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 New Haldex fitted, its like a new car! -listen out for yours |
maffs
 9th Dec 2010 9:35 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 57 · Views: 71879 · Subject: New Haldex fitted, its like a new car! -listen out for yours |
Nice 
I've 3 months left on my FL2 warranty so i'll be getting my ear 'prep'd and ready to listen for noises'
I did think i heard a whine before but i believe it to be the turbo...although it d ... |
| Some twit has just driven head on into my father-in-laws FL2 |
maffs
8th Dec 2010 9:36 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 34 · Views: 16045 · Subject: Some twit has just driven head on into my father-in-laws FL2 |
The assessor came out today and said it'll be around £8000. The question to him was are you an 'engineer' and how can you tell the damage its done to the driveshafts etc.? The answer was no!!!
Ther ... |
| Balance Weights on 17 inch Wheels |
maffs
7th Dec 2010 11:18 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 20 · Views: 10106 · Subject: Balance Weights on 17 inch Wheels |
| Maffs, Mine were on the outside when I bought the car and LR said that as they had no control over the severity of use that was the type they fitted. However if the vehicle will not be subject to hard ... |
| Balance Weights on 17 inch Wheels |
maffs
7th Dec 2010 10:29 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 20 · Views: 10106 · Subject: Balance Weights on 17 inch Wheels |
Should be do-able, ask a tyre fitter. there plenty of space betwixt wheel and disc with 17's
I knew it...lying 
Thanks, |
| Balance Weights on 17 inch Wheels |
maffs
7th Dec 2010 10:12 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 20 · Views: 10106 · Subject: Balance Weights on 17 inch Wheels |
| Just because LR put them there doesn't mean anything, (They probably use that type 'cos they are cheaper) They are a weight so as long as they balance the wheel it won't matter where they positioned.
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| Balance Weights on 17 inch Wheels |
maffs
7th Dec 2010 9:52 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 20 · Views: 10106 · Subject: Balance Weights on 17 inch Wheels |
Hi Guys,
I've some 17 inch SE wheels with the balance weights on the outside.
Can anyone tell me if these NEED to be on the outside please as they look awful? I asked the stealer and they pointed ... |
| Small Rattle in Drivers Door - Annoying! |
maffs
7th Dec 2010 7:25 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 14 · Views: 13851 · Subject: Small Rattle in Drivers Door - Annoying! |
There have been problems with a tapping noise from the bottom of the a-pillar, it sometimes sounds as though it is coming from the door. it is a known problem and easily fixed under warranty.
http:// ... |
| Some twit has just driven head on into my father-in-laws FL2 |
maffs
7th Dec 2010 7:19 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 34 · Views: 16045 · Subject: Some twit has just driven head on into my father-in-laws FL2 |
Who or what sort of driver hits a parked car  Must be a drunk, a half blind, or some old codger that should not be on the road at all  . Maybe even a combination of all these - and ... |
| Some twit has just driven head on into my father-in-laws FL2 |
maffs
6th Dec 2010 11:38 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 34 · Views: 16045 · Subject: Some twit has just driven head on into my father-in-laws FL2 |
I would think that they will wright it off. You can tell the insurance company you don't want it back, if its a close one this might make the difference.
I think my mother in law is searching for a ... |
| Some twit has just driven head on into my father-in-laws FL2 |
maffs
6th Dec 2010 11:33 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 34 · Views: 16045 · Subject: Some twit has just driven head on into my father-in-laws FL2 |
indeed  |
| Some twit has just driven head on into my father-in-laws FL2 |
maffs
6th Dec 2010 11:27 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 34 · Views: 16045 · Subject: Some twit has just driven head on into my father-in-laws FL2 |
Its hard to see from the quick photos i managed to take before the truck arrived but the rear wheel has been bent into the body  who knows what damage its done to the drive train |
| Changing wheel sizes |
maffs
6th Dec 2010 11:18 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 3479 · Subject: think so but theres better experts on here :) |
I'm no expert but I think it should be OK as if you increase the diameter of the wheel, you'll be decreasing the wall height of the tyre and thus the 'wheel plus tyre' diameter will not alter???
Th ... |
| Some twit has just driven head on into my father-in-laws FL2 |
maffs
6th Dec 2010 11:15 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 34 · Views: 16045 · Subject: Some twit has just driven head on into my father-in-laws FL2 |
Hi,
I've received a call from my father-in-law around 4pm to say that someone has driven into his FL2 XS 09 plate - head on!
Basically the car was parked outside his house and an old guy in a Cors ... |
| Small Rattle in Drivers Door - Annoying! |
maffs
6th Dec 2010 8:15 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 14 · Views: 13851 · Subject: Superb :) |
The Fl is stil with the stealer who are attempting to fix the parking sensors. They claim the sensors are working OK so an Auto Electricial is coming out tomorrow but
I've also had them repla ... |
| Small Rattle in Drivers Door - Annoying! |
maffs
5th Dec 2010 9:48 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 14 · Views: 13851 · Subject: Cheers |
Thanks,
As its in tomorrow i'll mention it just in case it gets worse
Cheers, |
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