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 not for me! |
upnaway
 28th Feb 2008 9:44 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 10 · Views: 5213 · Subject: not for me! |
| I suspect Tungsten & Titanium are different tones of chrome plating. To get a colour match on chrome is recognised by sad gits to be more more difficult than matching that F*** red after 5 years o ... |
| Off-Road Driving Tips ? |
upnaway
27th Feb 2008 10:43 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 16 · Views: 12403 · Subject: Off-Road Driving Tips ? |
| With a vehicle like F/L2 I would only advice lowering tyre pressure as a get me out of the clag resort. Never drive into a situation with lower tp when you might need it to get out, it is of only marg ... |
| Sat/Nav operation |
upnaway
26th Feb 2008 10:01 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 10 · Views: 6598 · Subject: Sat/Nav operation |
| Never come across another NavSat which you can navigate off road with using the compass setting or gives you as the crow flies distance to destination when not on the public highway, then reverts to r ... |
| Picture from Clee Hill yesterday... |
upnaway
22nd Feb 2008 9:25 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 35 · Views: 18708 · Subject: Picture from Clee Hill yesterday... |
https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10672/thumb_S7000713.JPG
Not a sugar beet or carpet man myself, more of a swede gnawer and has you can see from photo Emily as not had a hand wash job f ... |
| Any tips? |
upnaway
22nd Feb 2008 8:24 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 4908 · Subject: Any tips? |
| I agree with Nick Jan, went for SE because of the goodies plus an essential for me a standard sunroof which comes with a fixed moonroof for back seats. It seemed to be the best value derivative for m ... |
| Picture from Clee Hill yesterday... |
upnaway
20th Feb 2008 9:44 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 35 · Views: 18708 · Subject: Picture from Clee Hill yesterday... |
| Nick, Found the road to the top of Clee Hill today. Thanks v much you are right views must be awesome but misty today, how come I have missed the sign all these years, its the size of a s/house door |
| Wading Depth - another warning sound? |
upnaway
20th Feb 2008 9:30 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 22 · Views: 14206 · Subject: Wading Depth - another warning sound? |
| PepperPot, Had the continuous warning today for about 15 seconds. I was in mud and rut + 2nd gear, maybe it was warning me that Emily was going to fast, the ruts were quite deep. No water though |
| What TR Setting For Wading |
upnaway
18th Feb 2008 10:12 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 16 · Views: 8124 · Subject: What TR Setting For Wading |
| Having posted on both ORC1s topic on TR and PepperPots on wading I am still in a quandry as to which setting to use for 'deep' wading. I have always been surprised at the power sapping quality of push ... |
| Wading Depth - another warning sound? |
upnaway
18th Feb 2008 9:52 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 22 · Views: 14206 · Subject: Wading Depth - another warning sound? |
| Never understood quoted wading depths. My much loved Freda F/L1 3dr was something like 400mm but the air intake was located at the rear top corner of the frt wing, she would have floated before ingest ... |
| Terrain Response - what do you think? |
upnaway
16th Feb 2008 8:39 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 20 · Views: 11579 · Subject: Terrain Response - what do you think? |
| Dan, Its great to know LR cares. Thanks for asking for our views. I just wonder how widely known is this forum amongst the decision makers back at the HQ? |
| What's up with my Dip Stick? |
upnaway
16th Feb 2008 7:25 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 16 · Views: 16466 · Subject: What's up with my Dip Stick? |
| Anybody got to 1st service without adding oil? Just dipped the stick on my diesel at 9500 miles and it looks like I will be getting the can out soon. |
| Terrain Response - what do you think? |
upnaway
11th Feb 2008 9:36 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 20 · Views: 11579 · Subject: Terrain Response - what do you think? |
| Dan, been having a another think on this one. I, like most do not use TR everyday, in fact I do not even use it every time Emily goes off road. So would it be possible to show the major attributes of ... |
| Terrain Response - what do you think? |
upnaway
9th Feb 2008 7:50 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 20 · Views: 11579 · Subject: Terrain Response - what do you think? |
| It is a great improvement over F/L1 so I have not yet got to the point where I could suggest improvements. The only things that limit its off road capability I have found to date are ground clearance ... |
| Should I expect this level of rust already? (Pics) |
upnaway
8th Feb 2008 9:07 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 14 · Views: 9951 · Subject: Should I expect this level of rust already? (Pics) |
| Zinc is a sacrificial alloy in that the electrolyctic action which creates most forms of corrosion will attack first and then when its all gone will attack the steel next hence y-f comment about high% ... |
| Should I expect this level of rust already? (Pics) |
upnaway
7th Feb 2008 9:38 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 14 · Views: 9951 · Subject: Should I expect this level of rust already? (Pics) |
| The really good thing about your pictures scotster is that there is no sign of corrosion on the painted components or the fixings. I might worry about underbody treatments there is a lot of plastic an ... |
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