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 Converting from Fixed Towbar to Adjustable Towbar |
twinspark
 30th Jun 2016 9:11pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 26 · Views: 15404 · Subject: Converting from Fixed Towbar to Adjustable Towbar |
| I wonder if rather than trying to put on square, if it is possible to offer up say the left hand side of the boom, with minimal overlap to the drop plate and, keeping this minimal overlap, rotate the ... |
| Converting from Fixed Towbar to Adjustable Towbar |
twinspark
30th Jun 2016 8:55pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 26 · Views: 15404 · Subject: Converting from Fixed Towbar to Adjustable Towbar |
Hi Stacey007,
I've still not got my adjustable Towbar yet.... too many other things going on at present!
I have however measured my Boom and it is c. 148~149mm from inner surface to inner surfac ... |
| Converting from Fixed Towbar to Adjustable Towbar |
twinspark
13th Jun 2016 8:37pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 26 · Views: 15404 · Subject: Converting from Fixed Towbar to Adjustable Towbar |
Hi Gatecrasher,
I measured the hole in the securing bolt and I believe an Abus 85/40 (HB40) padlock would be suitable.
The bolt diameter is 19mm and the hole appears to be 6mm. I don't know if ... |
| Converting from Fixed Towbar to Adjustable Towbar |
twinspark
13th Jun 2016 8:23am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 26 · Views: 15404 · Subject: Converting from Fixed Towbar to Adjustable Towbar |
Hi Gatecrasher and Stacey007,
Got the Thunderman Boom along with the Universal Bracket which allows use on non Land Rovers / Land Rovers without the adjustable tow bar. Universal Plate fixes with 2 ... |
| School me on your phone holders...puma dash |
twinspark
10th Jun 2016 3:51pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 45 · Views: 29460 · Subject: School me on your phone holders...puma dash |
| The holder screws on to the clip using small self tapping screws which are surprisingly strong - I thought they would only be a temporary measure and would need nuts and bolts for something more perma ... |
| School me on your phone holders...puma dash |
twinspark
9th Jun 2016 8:40pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 45 · Views: 29460 · Subject: School me on your phone holders...puma dash |
| Another Brodit user here! I have the one that mounts by the vents. As others have noted there's the clip and then the holder for your phone. The specific phone holders are for your phone if they are * ... |
| Thread renamed "Boys and their Toys" |
twinspark
7th May 2016 6:50pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 38 · Views: 14989 · Subject: Thread renamed "Boys and their Toys" |
| UAZ? - Remember seeing a TV programme a few years back about people planning to sleep out in a tent in Siberia at -50°C Minus and the locals believing they would die (as never done before). They threw ... |
| Electric cooling fan |
twinspark
24th Apr 2016 8:44pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 19 · Views: 8871 · Subject: Electric cooling fan |
| Daft Laddie question.... but I'll ask it anyway. I take it my TDCi has the electric fan for the air conditioning - does this work in tandem with the engine fan above certain temperatures? Just thought ... |
| Best fuel for 2.2 puma |
twinspark
23rd Apr 2016 3:16pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 27 · Views: 13356 · Subject: Best fuel for 2.2 puma |
My general preference is either Shell V-Power Nitro or BP Ultimate.
*SUBJECTIVELY* the Land Rover (and I have nothing to counter this in my head as I rarely use Supermarket / Ordinary Diesel now - ... |
| Vortex Exhausts |
twinspark
5th Mar 2016 9:35am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 9 · Views: 5340 · Subject: Vortex Exhausts |
^^^ But it was a surprise that there was no change just by adding "bits"!
On "Top Gear" a while back, with a Renault performance modded by the threesome and driven by "The ... |
| Converting from Fixed Towbar to Adjustable Towbar |
twinspark
14th Nov 2015 5:45pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 26 · Views: 15404 · Subject: Converting from Fixed Towbar to Adjustable Towbar |
Hi Retroanaconda,
Thanks for the speedy reply and demystifying the Dixon Bate aspect! Doesn't look desperately pricey so yes whole kit does make sense.
Cheers
Twinspark |
| Converting from Fixed Towbar to Adjustable Towbar |
twinspark
14th Nov 2015 3:31pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 26 · Views: 15404 · Subject: Converting from Fixed Towbar to Adjustable Towbar |
Hi Folks - First ever question on this mine of information so please go easy!
I have a 2013 Defender 110 fitted with a "Standard" Landrover Towbar which is bolted to the rear cross member ... |
| Fuel consumption 2.2 MY15 |
twinspark
28th Sep 2015 1:00pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 17 · Views: 7460 · Subject: Fuel consumption 2.2 MY15 |
| My '13 Plate 110 Station Wagon has recorded a worst of 26.7mpg - Either 70 mp/h running or stationary/crawling in 1st and 2nd in roadworks traffic jams. Best so far of 36.2mpg running on a combination ... |
| Securing an 'ardcase |
twinspark
27th Sep 2015 1:08pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 35 · Views: 34240 · Subject: Securing an 'ardcase |
| Maybe not "secure" but if you have a 7 seat Puma (assume would apply to 4 seat too) then with a zip up Sports Bag, you can "post" the bag and 'Ardcase into the triangle of the rear ... |
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