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 Which Winter Tyres for UK roads? |
oxford-boy
 Fri Dec 07 2012 3:10pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 56 · Views: 38257 · Subject: Which Winter Tyres for UK roads? |
Just fitted my Vreds for winter. Used them last winter then replaced with contis for the summer. My insurer certainly did want to know for information.
RRSTDVB also raises a good point about stoppi ... |
| Winter Care |
oxford-boy
Fri Dec 07 2012 2:38pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 2711 · Subject: Winter Care |
I have a similar issue with the boot button in the winter. I think it gets moisture in it and freezes.
The solution (for me) is to programme the key fob bottom button to open the boot/tailgate.
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| For Sale - RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE - Excellent Spec!! - £14,000! |
oxford-boy
Fri Dec 07 2012 2:33pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 20 · Views: 8420 · Subject: For Sale - RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE - Excellent Spec!! - £14,000! |
| Bad weather coming...you'll sell, it's a good one |
| Which remap for 2.7d |
oxford-boy
Tue Sep 18 2012 3:01pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 17 · Views: 6067 · Subject: Which remap for 2.7d |
| Had a remap done 15K ago and had been fantastic and no black smoke UNTIL a small split in the intercooler air hose. Don't assume the remap makes the smoke it may just accentuate an existing (small) pr ... |
| oh another problem |
oxford-boy
Thu Aug 02 2012 10:30am
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Forum: Faults & Fixes · Replies: 2 · Views: 5031 · Subject: oh another problem |
| I've just had a split turbo pipe which caused thick(ish) black smoke when accelerating heavily. Cost £40 to have the pipe replaced. Looked dramatic but apparently was just that. The increased air gett ... |
| Blown turbo TDV6 HSE? |
oxford-boy
Thu Jul 26 2012 6:34pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 7 · Views: 7105 · Subject: Blown turbo TDV6 HSE? |
Spoke to the friendlies at James French in Standlake who provide the tlc for my RRS and they think the same (split pipe).
It's a bug**r to get to so I'll leave any self diagnosis until I'm home at ... |
| Blown turbo TDV6 HSE? |
oxford-boy
Thu Jul 26 2012 9:04am
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Forum: General · Replies: 7 · Views: 7105 · Subject: Blown turbo TDV6 HSE? |
| My 05 TDV6 HSE has been towing recently, it now emits a huge volume (or puff and then plume) of thick black 'smoke' when under heavy acceleration. Driving her fairly conservatively and all appears fin ... |
| Just bought a Range Rover Sport 2.7 HSE....Advice please!! |
oxford-boy
Mon Jul 09 2012 11:32am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 17 · Views: 27662 · Subject: Just bought a Range Rover Sport 2.7 HSE....Advice please!! |
Hi Mikey,
I bought an 05 plate HSE last year. I have it well looked after and it's got 100K on the clock. I have a remap and a big grin to go with it!
It's a great car and I'm happy. It does ha ... |
| AA Roadside & National Rescue & Parts & Garage C |
oxford-boy
Mon Jul 09 2012 11:28am
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Forum: General · Replies: 18 · Views: 5964 · Subject: AA Roadside & National Rescue & Parts & Garage C |
| I have Warranty Direct after looking into them. Read the reviews on the net and spoke to my tried and tested garage. They said that Warranty Direct have tightened up their telephone dealings with the ... |
| Tv in motion upgrade |
oxford-boy
Sat May 19 2012 9:05pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 10 · Views: 6780 · Subject: Tv in motion upgrade |
| Ady, I think MJM doesn't have tv at all, like me. This ad says they can install tv where there isn't any which I'd like. Not sure about TV in motion but if I'm shelling out to have tv installed might ... |
| Tv in motion upgrade |
oxford-boy
Sat May 19 2012 7:45pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 10 · Views: 6780 · Subject: Tv in motion upgrade |
Seems a genuine add on FleaBay for this, pricey but about what others on here say is the going rate. I'm tempted later in the summer. If you do go for it let us know on here maybe?
Jim 
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| Remap near Reading, Berkshire |
oxford-boy
Fri May 11 2012 4:20am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 11 · Views: 4699 · Subject: Remap near Reading, Berkshire |
James French 4x4 in Standlake near Witney.
Can't beat them.
Try them and see for yourself.
Welcome to the RRS club!  |
| WHICH SPORT TO BUY.... |
oxford-boy
Thu Apr 12 2012 6:04pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 28 · Views: 15381 · Subject: WHICH SPORT TO BUY.... |
Agree with all the previous posts and don't be put off a high miler it it's got a full history and service. Motorway miles better than stop start in most people's book.
Minor gremlins there are but ... |
| Ignition key sticking in ignition... |
oxford-boy
Wed Apr 11 2012 9:50pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 1796 · Subject: Ignition key sticking in ignition... |
Will do....
May have to admit that might be it after reading on the forum that 'just' leaving the RRS in 'park' mode with no electronic parking brake on strains the mechanism...
Thanks... |
| Ignition key sticking in ignition... |
oxford-boy
Wed Apr 11 2012 8:28pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 1796 · Subject: Ignition key sticking in ignition... |
Just started this afternoon. VERY annoying...
The ignition key seems to get 'stuck' in the ignition and can't be easily pulled out.
I had to leave it on the drive with the key in twice and that ... |
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