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 What recovery company for trailers? |
Birdy
 15th Dec 2011 8:27pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 7 · Views: 2907 · Subject: What recovery company for trailers? |
The width limit for trailers has been increased to 2.55 metres to bring it in line with the EU (relevant for me, my boat is exactly 2.5 metres).
And ADAC is the way to go: I drive abroad a lot and ... |
| First shipment MY2012? |
Birdy
10th Dec 2011 5:38pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 73 · Views: 31232 · Subject: First shipment MY2012? |
“Do Land Rover ever check anything prior to it leaving the factory?”
No.... What are they gonna do if they find anything wrong? Halt an assembly line? Have a team of electricians, welders, painters ... |
| Oversteer or Understeer or what? |
Birdy
8th Dec 2011 9:16pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 15 · Views: 8081 · Subject: Oversteer or Understeer or what? |
Recently saw the following sticker on a trials car (not strictly accurate, but fun):
Understeer = You see the wall you’re gonna hit
Oversteer = You don’t see the wall you’re gonna hit
Horsepower ... |
| Diesel quality |
Birdy
8th Dec 2011 2:15pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 46 · Views: 22626 · Subject: Diesel quality |
The following may or may not be relevant to diesel fuel:
It HAS been proven that BP, Shell, Esso etc. petrol gives better fuel consumption than that sold in supermarket filling stations and, provid ... |
| First shipment MY2012? |
Birdy
21st Nov 2011 7:12pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 73 · Views: 31232 · Subject: First shipment MY2012? |
“… just confirmed with my dealer”
Which dealer? I got a great price for my 2.4 delivered end of August by means of a “Dutch Auction” between Hammonds and Hunters (Hunters were cheaper).
STILL no ... |
| 2.2 or 2.4 ? and other questions |
Birdy
5th Nov 2011 10:29pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 59 · Views: 47659 · Subject: 2.2 or 2.4 ? and other questions |
Jerseyman,
Unless you’re having real problems with your TD5 or it’s literally rusting away, my advice to you would be to beg, borrow, hire or steal a Puma for a couple of days to see how and if you ... |
| Early Life Oil Changes? |
Birdy
3rd Nov 2011 6:35pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 47 · Views: 20493 · Subject: Early Life Oil Changes? |
| I took delivery of mine in August, as soon as I get round to it I’ll change the oil with some GBP 17.50 Magnatec, but I’d already anticipated an interim oil change by buying an LLRO30778 filter from t ... |
| Newbie:- essential upgrades |
Birdy
7th Oct 2011 4:08pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 60 · Views: 31716 · Subject: Newbie:- essential upgrades |
I can see where Farmer Giles is coming from - I’m not sure myself about the economics of rustproofing/Waxoyling.
I’ve just replaced my 10-year-old TD5 with a brand-new 2.4 Puma (jury’s out as to ho ... |
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