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 Bolt pattern of 2008 LR2 SE 18" wheels |
mikello
 13th Sep 2008 12:23 am
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Forum: North America · Replies: 9 · Views: 11037 · Subject: Bolt pattern of 2008 LR2 SE 18" wheels |
| From what I have read so far, using spacers is not a good idea especially if you take you vehicle off-road. Too many problems and almost no benefits. |
| Bolt pattern of 2008 LR2 SE 18" wheels |
mikello
4th Sep 2008 11:11 pm
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Forum: North America · Replies: 9 · Views: 11037 · Subject: Bolt pattern of 2008 LR2 SE 18" wheels |
| Bolt pattern is 5x108, offset +52mm |
| Creaking Noise When Steering Full Lock |
mikello
7th Jul 2008 8:52 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 9805 · Subject: Re: Creaking Noise When Steering Full Lock |
Something that I have only noticed recently when parking etc turning the steering wheel full lock I get a creaking noise coming from the front, anybody got any ideas?
I do not think it is a problem ... |
| Delivery tyres |
mikello
26th May 2008 2:46 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 14 · Views: 8217 · Subject: Delivery tyres |
| As the FL2 is off-road trained and focused I would have assumed that the FL2 selled in say Dubai has more sand capable tyres than the one sold in Canada or Rusia where the tyres should have more snow ... |
| FL2 or LR2 |
mikello
26th May 2008 2:35 am
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Forum: North America · Replies: 14 · Views: 16229 · Subject: FL2 or LR2 |
It was called Discovery 2, as far as I know.
I was told by the salesman in the dealership that due to a very bad reputation of Freelander in North America it was decided to change Freelander 2's na ... |
| Off-roading |
mikello
20th May 2008 1:23 am
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Forum: Tips & Tricks · Replies: 23 · Views: 28908 · Subject: Off-roading |
One bit of advice I'm really glad I followed was to make sure you always take a shovel/spade and a good, proper tow rope/strop with a means of attaching it to your car. Or was that 2 bits of advise? ... |
| Off-roading |
mikello
20th May 2008 1:05 am
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Forum: Tips & Tricks · Replies: 23 · Views: 28908 · Subject: Off-roading |
Look what happens on a well used route, that someone said you could pass alone in a Freelander
That's one badly looking mud puddle. I had to turn around and go a different way once due to a simil ... |
| Off-roading |
mikello
20th May 2008 12:49 am
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Forum: Tips & Tricks · Replies: 23 · Views: 28908 · Subject: Off-roading |
What color is yur interior as mine is alpaca and will get dirty even if I drive barefoot?
I have the same interior color. I just use three disposable car seat covers whenever I go offroad - two to ... |
| Off-road and bodywork protection. |
mikello
20th May 2008 12:33 am
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Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 14 · Views: 14055 · Subject: Off-road and bodywork protection. |
700 Euros for a kit... It seems to me that the scratches will be cheaper to fix than to protect against...
Mikhail |
| Off-roading |
mikello
19th May 2008 3:39 pm
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Forum: Tips & Tricks · Replies: 23 · Views: 28908 · Subject: Off-roading |
Know your vehicle's limits and if you don't know if the vehicle will make it then don't try it. Always walk a route before you drive it if it looks difficult.
Never go off-road on your own - have ... |
| Toronto area off-roading |
mikello
17th May 2008 2:55 pm
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Forum: North America · Replies: 3 · Views: 5547 · Subject: Toronto area off-roading |
I'd do light offroading but scratches would drive me crazy
There are too many dead bushes and trees in the trails so scratches are unavoidable
Mikhail |
| Toronto area off-roading |
mikello
17th May 2008 2:13 am
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Forum: North America · Replies: 3 · Views: 5547 · Subject: Toronto area off-roading |
| Is there anybody interested in going off-road in Toronto area? I do it periodically on my own but it would be great to have some company - some places are not good to go to if there is nobody around t ... |
| Lot's of LR2's |
mikello
14th May 2008 7:27 pm
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Forum: North America · Replies: 48 · Views: 34293 · Subject: Lot's of LR2's |
If anybody need some measurements/specs/pictures from my rims, I can provide them. I'll do my part to keep fellow forum members out of the proctologist's office.
The rim specs are already available ... |
| Lot's of LR2's |
mikello
14th May 2008 5:18 pm
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Forum: North America · Replies: 48 · Views: 34293 · Subject: Lot's of LR2's |
So I went with the Hakkapeliitas.
Are they studded? If they are, they must be quite noisy.
Mikhail |
| Lot's of LR2's |
mikello
14th May 2008 5:13 pm
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Forum: North America · Replies: 48 · Views: 34293 · Subject: Lot's of LR2's |
I don't have the receipts in front of me but I think the rims set me back $215/rim (yes, that is the LR price for steel rims).
With tax it is about $250 per a steel rim. I would call it extortion. ... |
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