| Author |
Message |
 Top Speed |
ChrisC
 3rd Nov 2008 5:58 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 23 · Views: 10075 · Subject: Top Speed |
| I managed a 123mph speedo reading, with a slight downhill gradient - totally legal since I was on German soil - It felt like it could have managed another 3-5mph, but just didn't see the point in push ... |
| HSE vs HST spec |
ChrisC
29th Aug 2008 2:12 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 20 · Views: 28246 · Subject: HSE vs HST spec |
But the SE has a Six Disc CD Changer, but its not Dolby Pro Logic
So saying it's an SE with extras in not 100% true.
Chris. |
| What is going on with my drivers seat?? |
ChrisC
2nd Aug 2008 12:18 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 20 · Views: 9488 · Subject: What is going on with my drivers seat?? |
| I have not got memory seats in my FL2, so I don't know the exact functionality of the FL2 seats, but the Audi memory seats use the key that unlocks the car to set the seating memory position, i.e. one ... |
| Freelander handling... |
ChrisC
1st Jul 2008 3:29 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 17 · Views: 10308 · Subject: Freelander handling... |
 whats the green dot on the headlamp for and that great car you have 
It's to say I passed the static noise test (just) 
Mine handles perfectly on 17's, so does the loan car I ... |
| Freelander handling... |
ChrisC
30th Jun 2008 8:19 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 17 · Views: 10308 · Subject: Freelander handling... |
| My money is on the tyres. The side wall will be significatly stiffer on the 18" over the nearly full profile 17" tyre, I also suspect the tyres tread pattern will be less agressive more ro ... |
| MPG - its how you drive that counts! |
ChrisC
27th Jun 2008 1:35 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 21 · Views: 8912 · Subject: MPG - its how you drive that counts! |
Iread somewhere that around 56 mph is most cars best speed for good mpg.
Thats a bit old school now. It used to be the case when mpg was quoted at a steady 56mph and 75mph, manufactures would half ... |
| MPG - its how you drive that counts! |
ChrisC
27th Jun 2008 8:02 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 21 · Views: 8912 · Subject: MPG - its how you drive that counts! |
The best bit - that reasonably priced car was a Toyota Prius Hybrid.
I would love a Hybrid, because they have a massive 110v power supply that I could use to charge my radio controlled helicopters ... |
| Power Steering Failure? |
ChrisC
26th Jun 2008 3:06 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 4964 · Subject: Power Steering Failure? |
Sorry to hear about you problems - fingers crossed it all sorted now.
My FL2 is better on stearing racks than my last car. So far, touch wood, no stearing racks neede (2700 miles, 3 months). My ... |
| Motorshow Tickets Up For Grabs! |
ChrisC
24th Jun 2008 12:21 pm
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Forum: Events · Replies: 12 · Views: 9621 · Subject: Motorshow Tickets Up For Grabs! |
| Yes Please |
| Bird poo damage |
ChrisC
22nd Jun 2008 9:19 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 28 · Views: 9814 · Subject: Bird poo damage |
My last car (an Audi A3) had very soft paint, a bird poo if not washed off in 2 hours would result in damage. The warranty specifically excludes bird poo damage.
My car painter friend showed me a ... |
| Side protection tubes - Scratch Sealant/Paint??? |
ChrisC
16th Jun 2008 9:35 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 12 · Views: 7081 · Subject: Side protection tubes - Scratch Sealant/Paint??? |
| Take them off, and take them to a local power coater, they will strip the original paint, and powder coat them. My guess for about £30. Powder coating gives a bulit proof finish when done properly. ... |
| Side protection tubes - Scratch Sealant/Paint??? |
ChrisC
16th Jun 2008 2:24 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 12 · Views: 7081 · Subject: Side protection tubes - Scratch Sealant/Paint??? |
I think you have two options
1, take them off and take them to your local powercoater, they will do a fantastic job and the finish will last ages.
2, Hammerite satin black spray, get it from hal ... |
| Side Vents |
ChrisC
27th May 2008 1:19 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 1 · Views: 2045 · Subject: Side Vents |
I changed my side vent this weekend, very simple job.
The vent is clipped at the botton, you need to remove the side repeater, release these clips, then pull the vent downwards. To prevent any pa ... |
| big noise when driving over bumps |
ChrisC
23rd May 2008 3:19 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 4868 · Subject: big noise when driving over bumps |
| Having owned both an X3 and the FL2, I have the opposite opion on the cars. The X3, for me, had less focus, a car designed to look like it could go off road, but had dynamics design for the tarmac. ... |
| Build Times |
ChrisC
17th May 2008 9:53 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 21 · Views: 7974 · Subject: Re: Build Times |
| Does anyone know how long it takes to build and deliver an F2. I have a build date of 8 July for a Lago Grey SE with Almond interior. Also, as a bloke I've no idea of what Almond is (alpacca replace ... |
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