| Author |
Message |
 Freelander 3 for 2014? |
walnad
 28th Jan 2014 8:28 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 32 · Views: 20678 · Subject: New Freelander 3 |
Well I've jumped ship today and purchased a new RR Evoque Dynamique and what a beauty she is.
Goodbye Freelander 2 XS MY11. Don't get me wrong I've thoroughly enjoyed the Freelander but after 3 yrs I ... |
| Front Brake pad replacement |
walnad
23rd Jun 2013 9:12 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 5038 · Subject: Front Brake pad replacement |
Thanks for the replies.......I'm still unsure.
Do I insert the allen key into the pin to unwind it or am I missing something?
Is there a LR tool required to remove these pins?
Any help greatly appr ... |
| Front Brake pad replacement |
walnad
27th Apr 2013 5:07 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 5038 · Subject: Front Brake pad replacement |
| Cheers I had seen this one but its for the rears which are easy...... |
| Front Brake pad replacement |
walnad
27th Apr 2013 4:40 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 5038 · Subject: Front Brake pad replacement |
Can anyone tell me how to remove the 2 caliper pins that hold the front caliper onto the brake body? Is there a special tool required?
Got the new pads, did the rears in about 15 minutes a corner but ... |
| General Grabber Tyres??? |
walnad
26th Feb 2013 9:09 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 71 · Views: 53230 · Subject: General Grabber Tyres??? |
| Well I finally opted for the Grabber UHP's £119.00 a corner, done 1000 miles and very impressed. Quieter than continental's, very good in recent frost and heavy rain felt surefooted and responsive. Fi ... |
| General Grabber Tyres??? |
walnad
29th Jan 2013 9:17 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 71 · Views: 53230 · Subject: General Grabber Tyres??? |
| Cheers Keith, I've done my research listened to the great and the not so good and decided the UHP's are for me. I do alot of M'way work and do not spend enough time off road to warrant the AT's so a ... |
| General Grabber Tyres??? |
walnad
17th Jan 2013 6:00 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 71 · Views: 53230 · Subject: General Grabber Tyres??? |
| Landy: I think the AT's look good and with a tread pattern they have I find it hard to believe, but there are independant tests done showing poor performance in the wet which is a worry given we have ... |
| General Grabber Tyres??? |
walnad
17th Jan 2013 5:42 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 71 · Views: 53230 · Subject: General Grabber Tyres??? |
I'm tending to think the General Grabber UHP is a happy compromise........better for road use which is 97% of my driving.
AT's are showing as poor performers in wet and lets face it we have a fair bi ... |
| General Grabber Tyres??? |
walnad
16th Jan 2013 8:20 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 71 · Views: 53230 · Subject: General Grabber Tyres??? |
| Been quoted £105 a corner fitted & balanced, reckon thats the cheapest on ths site? |
| General Grabber Tyres??? |
walnad
16th Jan 2013 8:10 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 71 · Views: 53230 · Subject: General Grabber Tyres??? |
Landy: Why best tyre ever?
Performnce? Price? What do you like about them?
I'm a bit concerned they might not be suitable for me as I do mostly road work M'way etc. |
| General Grabber Tyres??? |
walnad
15th Jan 2013 8:47 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 71 · Views: 53230 · Subject: General Grabber Tyres??? |
How did you find them on the road?
I'm a bit worried fuel consumption will suffer and the UHP might be a better bet as I do more road miles?
The AT's look good but maybe a bit too off road for a to ... |
| General Grabber Tyres??? |
walnad
15th Jan 2013 8:30 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 71 · Views: 53230 · Subject: General Grabber Tyres??? |
General Grabbers AT or UHP? Any comments or observations?
Looking to put 4 new corners on my TD4 XS MY11.
29,000 in 2 years on Conti M +S which isnt bad but looking for better wet/snow grip plus con ... |
| Windscreen |
walnad
11th Mar 2012 7:00 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 3809 · Subject: Windscreen |
Anyone noticed any problems with their front windscreen? My 2011 seems to be very soft and has alot of stone chips or 'dinks', they're not major just visible and annoying!
Can they be removed or poli ... |
| 1st Service |
walnad
18th Feb 2012 8:48 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 178 · Views: 100201 · Subject: 1st Service |
Just had my first service....(well the Freelander did!)
Stratstone Solihull £290.00 all in, excellent value for money, on time curteous, full valet and wash, came out looking like a showroom model ag ... |
| 2011 FREELANDER 2 Fuel economy |
walnad
17th Aug 2011 5:30 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 60 · Views: 57802 · Subject: 2011 FREELANDER 2 Fuel economy |
| TD4 my11 6600 miles avge 32mpg pretty consistantly over last 4 months, am dissappointed with fuel consumption but is the only fault and if L/R can improve mpg on new model thats a real winner to me |
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