| Author |
Message |
 land rover experience |
Chris B
 26th Apr 2009 5:45 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 5 · Views: 3069 · Subject: land rover experience |
You don't surprise me.
I've done level 1 and level 2 courses in Disco 2s then got an FOC on/off-road demo in Freelander which persuaded me to buy when my G4 disco appraoched 100,000 miles and fue ... |
| Premium Fuel |
Chris B
26th Apr 2009 5:40 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 19 · Views: 11266 · Subject: Premium Fuel |
| I fill mine up every week and the % increase in ecoinomy from V-Power does not seem to match the % increase in price. I use 60 ml of Millers Diesel Power Plus in every tankful, bought in 5L can at my ... |
| How Many Miles ? |
Chris B
16th Apr 2009 11:11 am
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Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 16 · Views: 10834 · Subject: How Many Miles ? |
| Turned over 16,000 over Easter weekend in just under 10 months. All very enjoyable, no breakdowns, no warranty issues since I queried vibration* in 6th felt through the gear lever, standard first ser ... |
| Recommended - Coverking seat covers |
Chris B
16th Apr 2009 11:05 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 1 · Views: 2319 · Subject: Recommended - Coverking seat covers |
| Just bought a pair of CoverKing Monarch front seat covers before going off orienteering over Easter. Easy to fit, look god in place and have a velcro panel to open when driving so that the airbags in ... |
| Freelander 2 Intermittant Starting Fault |
Chris B
16th Apr 2009 10:56 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 43 · Views: 50340 · Subject: Freelander 2 Intermittant Starting Fault |
| Mine sometimes does not run the starter when I press the start button but this is always corrected by releasing and pressing the clutch a second time. It is as if I was already pressing the clutch wh ... |
| Gradient Release Control (GRC) - Does yours work? |
Chris B
9th Apr 2009 7:40 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 37 · Views: 27603 · Subject: Gradient Release Control (GRC) - Does yours work? |
Can't agree.
Just checked mine on a steep bank today and it worked. I've a manual.
HDC must be engaged so either manually selected or Mud&Ruts on TR- works facing up and down.
Manual sa ... |
| Manual or Automatic? |
Chris B
9th Apr 2009 7:32 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 27 · Views: 15254 · Subject: Manual or Automatic? |
Last post just about sums it up: Manual for economy, Auto for city drivers and maximum off-road capability.
I chose manual because I downsized after 3 Discoverys when fuel hit £1.32 per litre and m ... |
| LR Parking Assist issues - long term solutions. |
Chris B
7th Apr 2009 1:32 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 16 · Views: 10716 · Subject: LR Parking Assist issues - long term solutions. |
Don't rely on your parking sensors! The handbook reminds us that they are only there to help i.e. no gripes allowed if you touch anything.
1. I once reversed into a bush that did not trigger the s ... |
| 36.3 |
Chris B
7th Apr 2009 1:12 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 8 · Views: 4394 · Subject: 36.3 |
You're right. I have also noticed that 36.3 MPG does not exist going up or down. It may be a bug or it may be that the calculation is done in L/100km and that is then converted. Who knows?
Mine ... |
| New owner HSE questions ! |
Chris B
7th Apr 2009 1:03 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 23 · Views: 13697 · Subject: New owner HSE questions ! |
| I agree with other posts about the radio; DIGITAL does not apply unless it has been specified as extra, the selection button is there in the same way as the CD button also selects AUX - but only if so ... |
| K&N Highflow filters |
Chris B
21st Mar 2009 12:32 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 19 · Views: 13916 · Subject: K&N Highflow filters |
| Just be aware that K&N filters allow more air to pass but also more dirt; the filtration pore size is not a small as the paper element. I know they last and can be cleaned but I would sooner rep ... |
| seat covers and boot liner |
Chris B
12th Mar 2009 6:12 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 2688 · Subject: seat covers and boot liner |
| For seat covers, you could try "Coverking" (www.coverking.co.uk). Prices from £35 a pair but it's £49.95 including velcro-release airbag flaps for FL2. They often appear at country shows ... |
| *ssholes |
Chris B
11th Mar 2009 2:34 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 5 · Views: 3873 · Subject: *ssholes |
| This is a timely reminder to everyone not to leave any valuables visible inside the car. |
| Driving lamps |
Chris B
11th Mar 2009 1:56 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 2686 · Subject: Driving lamps |
I agree Ian. I did not like the look of the lamps as I also thought the reflectors were too small to be useful and the pods did not look good either.
My solution was to go for Bi-Xenon headlight ... |
| When to get a service |
Chris B
11th Mar 2009 1:51 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 10 · Views: 6998 · Subject: When to get a service |
| I've just realised that the service reminder is very helpful - once I got over 14000, the service reminder came up in the odometer screen showing miles to service then it changed to a clock and a numb ... |
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