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tims



Member Since: 15 Apr 2010
Location: Norfolk, UK
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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Orkney Grey
Just saying hello - waiting for our FL2

Hi,
Thought I'd say hello!

We're waiting for our new FL2 TD4e GS in Stornoway Gray to arrive at the dealership.. Should be available for collection next week hopefully!

This will be our first Landrover, making the switch from a BMW 3-series touring having had enough of the hard suspension over country lanes; excitable handling in the wet; uslessness in frost, snow & ice etc..

Can't wait!

We just have two minor problems to sort out now - how to reach the roof when cleaning it; and figuring out a way for the Mrs to be able to reach the tailgate to close it when open!!!!

Tim

Post #66606 18th Apr 2010 9:04 am
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chicken george



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welcome Thumbs Up

read this:- http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic1288.html?highlight=belt At work
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Post #66613 18th Apr 2010 10:09 am
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tims



Member Since: 15 Apr 2010
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Cheers CG - guess it's either a case of attaching a handle or getting a step !

Post #66624 18th Apr 2010 2:34 pm
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superspark



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you can buy a hop up from most diy stores thats what i use as for the misses reaching the handle, you could try getting an old wooden walking stick with the hook handle and cutting it down for her and keeping it in the boot Thumbs Up

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mcphersonstrut



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I just stand on the back wheel to wash the roof and do the front section with the drivers/passengers door open stood on the cill plate (You can easiy do the windscreen also) Thumbs Up

Post #66627 18th Apr 2010 3:27 pm
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chicken george



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superspark wrote:
you can buy a hop up from most diy stores thats what i use as for the misses reaching the handle,


but then you need to open the boot up to put the hop up in, and close it again needing a hop up.
but then you need to open the boot up to put the hop up in, and close it again needing a hop up.
but then you need to open the boot up to put the hop up in, and close it again needing a hop up.
but then you need to open the boot up to put the hop up in, and close it again needing a hop up.
but then you need to open the boot up to put the hop up in, and close it again needing a hop up.
but then you need to open the boot up to put the hop up in, and close it again needing a hop up.
but then you need to open the boot up to put the hop up in, and close it again needing a hop up.
but then you need to open the boot up to put the hop up in, and close it again needing a hop up.
but then you need to open the boot up to put the hop up in, and close it again needing a hop up.
but then you need to open the boot up to put the hop up in, and close it again needing a hop up.

soon the car is full of hop ups yet the boot is still open Confused At work
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Post #66631 18th Apr 2010 3:43 pm
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ad210358



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Your head must be feeling better CG. p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

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npinks



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Post #66639 18th Apr 2010 5:21 pm
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MacWallace



Member Since: 28 Feb 2010
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Hi tims and Welcome Thumbs Up
Two tips for you:
Firstly, for the vertically challenged - A good option is to tie a piece of garden twine to the upper part of the boot lock mechanism which will hang down to a reachable level for the other half.

Secondly, I use a telescopic microfibre kitchen mop and waterless 'spray and shine' (supplied by netparts.co.uk) for the roof.

Hope this helps Very Happy

Post #66641 18th Apr 2010 5:49 pm
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