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Thread: My Fuji Dynamic SD4 Manual
Post: RE: My Fuji Dynamic SD4 Manual
| (29-10-2019 07:53pm)XFullFatTim Wrote: Well done Phil, yours must be one of the oldest cars on the forum
Quite likely, but nice to know I must be up there at least with those that still remain... |
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ChuckieB |
My Range Rover Evoque |
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02-01-2020, 05:19pm |
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Thread: Why is this forum so quiet?
Post: RE: Why is this forum so quiet?
| Still here! First time for a long while!
Car back today after a front bumper job. Non fault claim.
Cleanest it's been in 6months. I'd forgotten how good it could look.
Coincidentally it is 5 year... |
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ChuckieB |
General |
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16-02-2017, 11:21pm |
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Thread: VW diesel emissions investigation widened to include other brands
Post: RE: VW diesel emissions investigation widened to i...
| Have we had the discussion about poor fuel consumption being an explanation for not trying to cheat the emissions. Or conceivably, is our situation ultimately worse than we already know it to be! |
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ChuckieB |
General |
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23-11-2015, 09:40pm |
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Thread: Winter she be a comin' (at least in the northern hemishere!)
Post: RE: Winter she be a comin' (at least in the northe...
| Another use for the silicon spray as I had to do mine last night. It was only just touching 0! It was last used to lube the rear seat catches to stop them squeaking. |
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ChuckieB |
General |
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22-11-2015, 08:18pm |
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Thread: Oh no - Tailgate alignment :(
Post: RE: Oh no - Tailgate alignment :(
| Well it's been in and then in again. The saga has rolled on and on and on and on. Yesterday I picked up the car for a second time and maybe this time we do have a result? The new tailgate looks better... |
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ChuckieB |
General |
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04-07-2015, 12:12pm |
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Thread: Cruise control problem
Post: RE: Cruise control problem
| More than just a mention in passing. it is certainly a known issue as regards the loom that deals withe the left side controls and a mod is the designated solution. Results in a complete replacement o... |
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ChuckieB |
General |
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19-05-2015, 11:48pm |
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Thread: Repairs - will this ultimately cost me?
Post: RE: Repairs - will this ultimately cost me?
| (27-04-2015 11:14pm)ChuckieB Wrote: Complete new tailgate on mine due to a hairline crack where the hinge attaches to the tailgate itself
Going back in as the boot is not yet aligned and the s... |
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ChuckieB |
General |
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06-05-2015, 03:52pm |
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Thread: A recurring squeak resolved
Post: RE: A recurring squeak resolved
| Finally took time out to invest in a £5.99 can of silicon spray. Application to the seat catches and an irritating problem seemingly solved.
Why didn't I do it sooner!
I now have a £5.99 can of si... |
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ChuckieB |
Maintenance |
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06-05-2015, 03:49pm |
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Thread: Repairs - will this ultimately cost me?
Post: RE: Repairs - will this ultimately cost me?
| Complete new tailgate on mine due to a hairline crack where the hinge attaches to the tailgate itself
Going back in as the boot is not yet aligned and the spoiler has again knocked some paint off whe... |
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ChuckieB |
General |
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27-04-2015, 11:14pm |
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Thread: Locking fuel door ...not really?
Post: RE: Locking fuel door ...not really?
| Proximity of the key will make no difference. The flap should only unlock with the doorlocks. As Tim says there has been a known fault with actuators failing and blowing fuses. In my case the flap rem... |
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ChuckieB |
General |
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16-04-2015, 09:56pm |
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Thread: Evoque roof boxes
Post: RE: Evoque roof boxes
| (30-03-2015 08:56pm)Evoqueen Wrote: Thanks for helping. They are new and newly installed. The keys I received worked on the luggage box. I think my bars need a different key that wasn't given t... |
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ChuckieB |
Photos & Video |
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30-03-2015, 11:37pm |
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Thread: Oh no - Tailgate alignment :(
Post: RE: Oh no - Tailgate alignment :(
| (07-03-2015 01:50pm)vinny Wrote: Don't fancy your chances on a good paint match after 3 years on a firenze metallic,would be tempted just to leave it as is.
Had been my thought. At least ther... |
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ChuckieB |
General |
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07-03-2015, 08:06pm |
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Thread: Which wheels to sell?
Post: RE: Which wheels to sell?
| (07-03-2015 09:50am)Stadt Panzer Wrote: Really, I had 20" on my coupe as standard.
The only set of style 3's I have ever seen were on CJFP's red coupe! |
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ChuckieB |
General |
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07-03-2015, 07:53pm |
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Thread: Oh no - Tailgate alignment :(
Post: RE: Oh no - Tailgate alignment :(
| (21-02-2013 10:15am)ChuckieB Wrote: Been adjusted just the twice so far!
After persistent issues over the 3 years with the tailgate alignment clearly not 100%, just before it ran out of warran... |
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ChuckieB |
General |
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07-03-2015, 01:28am |
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Thread: Which wheels to sell?
Post: RE: Which wheels to sell?
| Style 3's look to be relatively uncommon, only a real option on the coupe at the time if I recall correctly.
Maybe they are easier to get rid of with the car. |
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ChuckieB |
General |
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07-03-2015, 12:48am |
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Thread: Steering Wheel volume control issues?
Post: RE: Steering Wheel volume control issues?
| (13-12-2014 12:35am)ChuckieB Wrote: Cheers.
Just to clarify , the switch controls, airbag, horn push etc, are all components added to the wheel and so the wheel itself isn't replaced. I had a ... |
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ChuckieB |
In Car Electronics |
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05-02-2015, 08:29pm |
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Thread: Brake pads and discs wear.
Post: RE: Brake pads and discs wear.
| Some have expressed concerns on this. Mine failed it's MOT today on its rear pads. 44k miles and a lot of motorway driving. No mention on the state of the discs though! |
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ChuckieB |
General |
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04-02-2015, 07:16pm |
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Thread: Extended warranty
Post: RE: Extended warranty
| I have baulked at the £800+ that is being asked here in the uk for the warranty with assistance. They sent an email with a lower quote for £575 to soften you up and then hit you a snail mail brochure ... |
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ChuckieB |
Australia & New Zealand |
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06-01-2015, 11:13pm |
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Thread: Dynamic or not?. From a 'car guy' perspective.
Post: RE: Dynamic or not?. From a 'car guy' perspective.
| (14-12-2014 11:34pm)Evo-king Wrote: From what I have encountered it doesn't sharpen up, it stiffens up.
..........just a natural by product of the stiffer damping rather than any active change... |
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ChuckieB |
General |
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15-12-2014, 12:02am |
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Thread: Dynamic or not?. From a 'car guy' perspective.
Post: RE: Dynamic or not?. From a 'car guy' perspective.
| (11-12-2014 08:24am)XFullFatTim Wrote: Basically AD works all the time regardless of the Dynamic setting on the TR selector, I find that it doesn't give a harsh ride at all and the car corners ... |
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ChuckieB |
General |
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