| Author |
Message |
 Freelander 1 - 1.8 Petrol - Any Issues? mpg? |
AndyT
 9th Jul 2011 8:15 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 13 · Views: 17035 · Subject: Freelander 1 - 1.8 Petrol - Any Issues? mpg? |
Personally, wouldn't touch a petrol mk1 with a barge-poll.
I advised a friend against it a few years ago, he ignored the advice - cost him £900 to fix the inevitable blown head gasket. |
| Freelander 2 scale models |
AndyT
6th Jun 2011 5:32 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 25 · Views: 22712 · Subject: Freelander 2 scale models |
....looks a bit sh!te to me 
https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11262/screen-capture.jpg |
| Loading new satnav disk |
AndyT
6th Jun 2011 11:49 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 18 · Views: 8449 · Subject: Loading new satnav disk |
The only "must do" is to have the engine running whilst the upgrade is working.
Really!
You'd have thought they'd have put an electric motor in the DVD drive.  |
| Announced This Morning - New Engine Plant in India |
AndyT
6th Jun 2011 11:46 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 14 · Views: 8541 · Subject: Announced This Morning - New Engine Plant in India |
If they release a 550hp Freelander it'll still have the same manual gearbox and clutch  |
| Bin laiden dead |
AndyT
15th May 2011 9:37 am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 55 · Views: 22491 · Subject: Bin laiden dead |
Bin Ladens security guards (or wives as we call them) probably shot down that helicopter but to hide the shame the yanks say they did it themselves?
First they said there was a fire fight just befo ... |
| Fitting a Towbar |
AndyT
14th May 2011 10:33 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 15 · Views: 10408 · Subject: Fitting a Towbar |
As a sub-note:
A removable bar is by far the nicest option, and if like me, all you do is very occasionally tow a trailer, it's nice to remove it most of the time.
However, I opted for a fixed becau ... |
| Fitting a Towbar |
AndyT
14th May 2011 9:21 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 15 · Views: 10408 · Subject: Fitting a Towbar |
| There are many many old posts on this subject so a search will answer all your questions, but be aware that you will have to return to a dealer to have the firmware updated so it 'knows' when you are ... |
| Angela Griffin |
AndyT
11th May 2011 9:53 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 12 · Views: 5254 · Subject: Angela Griffin |
| Who? |
| remeber to charge your spare key fob |
AndyT
4th May 2011 9:22 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 20 · Views: 10343 · Subject: remeber to charge your spare key fob |
Yes, the 'code' will be non-volatile so doesn't rely on power to remember.
I'm interested to know if the 'one-time-program' feature is indeed the case.
Knowing the chipset might give some clues. |
| remeber to charge your spare key fob |
AndyT
4th May 2011 8:32 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 20 · Views: 10343 · Subject: remeber to charge your spare key fob |
And for those that are interested!
My spare fob wasn't holding charge.
On previous threads I put photos of the insides.
I bought a new battery from fleabay for £8.50
Haven't fitted yet but ... |
| insurance up just over £100 on last years |
AndyT
1st Apr 2011 5:19 pm
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Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 11 · Views: 5827 · Subject: insurance up just over £100 on last years |
I always assumed that you'd get a lower premium with it stored in a garage since it's less prone to being stolen?
Maybe they have different logic but I suspect it's more of a coding error with their ... |
| Freelander 2 Newbie and a question |
AndyT
1st Apr 2011 3:18 pm
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Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 21 · Views: 12091 · Subject: Freelander 2 Newbie and a question |
I'm sure my car is happy at 30mph in 4th gear, but I'll let you know..................
Iain
Agreed. As long as you're on the flat and not expecting quick, sudden acceleration response it shoul ... |
| insurance up just over £100 on last years |
AndyT
1st Apr 2011 3:08 pm
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Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 11 · Views: 5827 · Subject: insurance up just over £100 on last years |
Thanks Pegleg.
I found something very strange - check this if you're getting quotes:
I was quoted a worse price for garaging my FL2 overnight than when I said it would be on my drive!!
Go figure. ... |
| WeBuyAnyCar.com |
AndyT
1st Apr 2011 1:02 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 3 · Views: 3048 · Subject: WeBuyAnyCar.com |
I hear they'll be investigated by the OSA next.
(Office of Sh*t Advertising) |
| insurance up just over £100 on last years |
AndyT
1st Apr 2011 12:00 pm
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Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 11 · Views: 5827 · Subject: insurance up just over £100 on last years |
Just tried direct line. £150 more than Hastings??
There's no logic to it.... |
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