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 Steering started feeling light and a bit mushy |
Yanwoo
 15th Apr 2016 12:31 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 4595 · Subject: Steering started feeling light and a bit mushy |
Finally got this looked at as part of service, and no problem found. Think it might just have been as suggested a slight change in feel as the tyres have worn and me getting hyper sensitive.
Full c ... |
| Woop Woop I have bought myself a Freelander |
Yanwoo
15th Apr 2016 12:28 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 12 · Views: 7980 · Subject: Woop Woop I have bought myself a Freelander |
Great choice! Green FL2s are pretty rare but the best colour in my (unbiased) opinion...
Look great when buffed up, and rugged when a bit dirty  |
| Any BMW Z4 or Mercedes SLK owners on here? |
Yanwoo
9th Apr 2016 4:54 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 15 · Views: 6350 · Subject: Any BMW Z4 or Mercedes SLK owners on here? |
SLK FORUM a great resource for any issues.
Just checked that out, looks like a nice community. Thanks! |
| Any BMW Z4 or Mercedes SLK owners on here? |
Yanwoo
9th Apr 2016 4:52 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 15 · Views: 6350 · Subject: Any BMW Z4 or Mercedes SLK owners on here? |
Of the two I preferred the SLK as it was less raw than the Beemer.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Can you explain more about what you mean by raw? A harder ride? |
| NEW wheels now on and im loving it!! |
Yanwoo
9th Apr 2016 4:51 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 17 · Views: 7840 · Subject: NEW wheels now on and im loving it!! |
Looking very nice!
Are the wheels natively black or did you get them coated somehow? |
| Any BMW Z4 or Mercedes SLK owners on here? |
Yanwoo
7th Apr 2016 10:59 am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 15 · Views: 6350 · Subject: Any BMW Z4 or Mercedes SLK owners on here? |
| Thanks all for the responses - very helpful! Got a few more to add to more possibles list; will take a look at the 3 series convertible and the porsche boxster (which has to be the choice for a mid li ... |
| Any BMW Z4 or Mercedes SLK owners on here? |
Yanwoo
6th Apr 2016 9:05 am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 15 · Views: 6350 · Subject: Any BMW Z4 or Mercedes SLK owners on here? |
| Am looking to get a 'weekend' car for fun and frivolity (...) and wondering if any fellow FL2 owners own (or have owned) a BMW Z4 or Mercedes SLK? Looking to get something maybe 4 to 8 years old. Depr ... |
| Maindealer or independant servicing |
Yanwoo
6th Apr 2016 8:42 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 51 · Views: 21873 · Subject: Maindealer or independant servicing |
| re the fixed price servicing. My 2011 is due it's 5th year service, and after ringing around getting a bunch of quotes from LR service centers and Indys, and booking it in at one, I stumble on this th ... |
| Steering started feeling light and a bit mushy |
Yanwoo
28th Sep 2015 9:27 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 4595 · Subject: Steering started feeling light and a bit mushy |
| I've found this happens with mine. It's a MY13 on 19" continentals UHP tyres with less than 20k, the steering feels a bit vague/not positive occasionally and if the roads are wet/damp it's terrib ... |
| Steering started feeling light and a bit mushy |
Yanwoo
28th Sep 2015 9:24 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 4595 · Subject: Steering started feeling light and a bit mushy |
Could be your steering rack on the way out.
Have you had the filter changed?
Iain
Could be...I haven't changed the filter personally, and has only been done if it was part of a scheduled ser ... |
| Steering started feeling light and a bit mushy |
Yanwoo
28th Sep 2015 7:49 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 4595 · Subject: Steering started feeling light and a bit mushy |
| Whilst driving yesterday I think my steering started feeling a bit different: less responsive, lighter and softer and even a bit mushy. It's not a massive difference but I'm pretty sure something has ... |
| Wheels get dipped! |
Yanwoo
24th Jun 2015 2:38 pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 15 · Views: 12925 · Subject: Wheels get dipped! |
Don't be hating on me plastidip!!!  |
| PlastiDip Continues |
Yanwoo
24th Jun 2015 2:37 pm
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Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 48 · Views: 38014 · Subject: PlastiDip Continues |
For me, it's a great way to try something for a while before potentially getting something more permanent.
Also, I think spraying technique and subsequent aftercare can make a noticeable difference ... |
| Advice for changing wheels / jacking |
Yanwoo
5th Jun 2015 4:37 pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 13 · Views: 12886 · Subject: Advice for changing wheels / jacking |
| here! http://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-equipment/trolley-jacks/tj3-garage-3-ton-trolley-jack |
| Advice for changing wheels / jacking |
Yanwoo
5th Jun 2015 11:37 am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 13 · Views: 12886 · Subject: Advice for changing wheels / jacking |
All done! Thanks for the advice. Ended up just jacking twice at the centre points and changing two at a time.
Only screw up was although I bought a torque wrench I forgot to buy the 21mm accessory. ... |
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