I like the smaller rims because I like more tyre. 15" with a 31 10.5 on it is heaven. Many go big rim (height) and low aspect tyre which is fine but just isn't me. A larger rim means a smaller aspect tyre if the speedo is to remain something like accurate and not illegal. On a 225 17 it would...

Yes I am using them cos I had them already as "extras". You might find a better alternative. Just need to do the math.;) Paj will fit too I am certain but will be 7" ( I don't recall a 6.5" in them) so you'd be looking at ¼ " more in and out.

Yes, although a complicated way of doing business the ET system tends to work but I prefer backspace guidance but generally that info is only really in use in the US. Don't forget the offset depends on wheel width - 6.5s I think are 40 ET on the Fl's 15" alloys so on a 6.5 wide a 38 (as per...

As long as the centre bore is not smaller then if you know the bores you can get spigots off ebay or such. This helps with your size http://www.wheel-size.com/size/land-rover/freelander/2001/ As far as compatible PCDS and ETs (backspace/offset) etc. are concerned this is a useful tool...

Just a thought. The LR PCD blah blah blah is the same on FTO wheels. They come in a 6.5" width, are 16s and have the exact same design as the LR wheels. Two advantages are they are as cheap as chips and have a little less backspace, just a few mm (ET is 38 compared to the LR 40) but it...

That's a concern - I haven't driven mine apart from a test drive and TBH didn't notice that the brakes were any weaker than others. I guess time will tell.

Thanks. I like your red :)cos with the back off it'll be an eye catcher but I do like any red and I do like my red. Got to admit I looked for a while for an auto.

Point taken ta. Chose the eBay one in the end (still new) as it was a bit cheaper. I'm used to having trouble sourcing parts for my Junior so this is all very nice.

Did the VCU test today. 3 minutes to drop 45° with 1200cm lever and 5kg weight.

Great thanks. On it.

Hey ho, perfect thanks. Looks like it is a catch assembly for the quarterlight CPL 100251. Found one on ebay but could I ask if there is a recommended supplier besides allbrit?

Is there a parts list for FL 1 on the site please - mine is a 2001 Kalahari 3 door TD4 Auto. I need to get a new catch for a window and because I don't know how to describe it I can't find it anywhere despite Googling for ages. A picture is worth a thousand words. Thanks

From what I read it seems that the bolts can get over tightened with Gorilla strength and that makes a daymare into a nightmare. :D

Yup, TD4 FL1. Not done it before (done loads of others though) so watched a few vids to see what's what and seemed to get the idea that it is a problem undoing the two allen bolts at the back.

Yes cheers it worked. Seems a bit more room in that vehicle for access to the rear allen bolts.

Yes and a lot of others. lol

Couldn't view the link, seems I need to be a member. Thanks all.

It looks like bees tried to make a home in a headlight. I thought of using a vacuum and a pipe through the bulb housing but is there a better way?

Don't like to use ****. Just read the thread on it. https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/buying-a-crock-of-or-if-you-already-have.76002/ Let me begin by saying I love Mitsubishi. I wish I had seen this thread two years ago when I got a Pinin - it was a true lemon. I could list all of the...

Well they are off. You were dead right thanks. I just had to have enough room for a big screwdriver with a big broad blade so the rear wheels had to come off. I can either bin them or someone can have them for a pint and postage.