Thread: Newly Purchased MY15 110 - trip home from Dubbo

Originally Posted by 4wheeler

I wanted to stop objects hitting the metal as I am a bit OCD when it comes to panel damage no matter how minor.

I'm OCD too, every scuff hurts, so I'll definitely be looking to do something about it when the time comes.

Thanks again

Originally Posted by Andrew86

I'm OCD too, every scuff hurts, so I'll definitely be looking to do something about it when the time comes.

Thanks again

While we're talking OCD, has anyone found a good paintwork protection product? We used to get our survey planes coated in a two-stage polish on, polish off product that used to last years in the desert. I've been searching for something similar for the Land Rovers but can't find anything semi-permanent at all. Is there a really good one out there that I haven't found yet?

Originally Posted by cuppabillytea

What I usually do with splines is give them good dose of MoS2 motorcycle chain lube then a bit of MoS2 grease in the cap. Good or bad?

That'll work fine,molly's really good for tie rod ends also. Pat

Originally Posted by 4wheeler

You might be right Pat and that is the way it should be is done. I have not found that to be the case from my experience unfortunately. I like knowing about my vehicles and if I do the work I know it has been done. If they don't do this then how would you know unless you do it yourself?

The reason is you blokes don't complain enough,if the servicing isn't done properly be scathing in the customer service email. Pat

Originally Posted by HUE166

While we're talking OCD, has anyone found a good paintwork protection product? We used to get our survey planes coated in a two-stage polish on, polish off product that used to last years in the desert. I've been searching for something similar for the Land Rovers but can't find anything semi-permanent at all. Is there a really good one out there that I haven't found yet?

The stick on plastic stuff,can't remember the name works really well,it's like clear contact you cover school books with,it works very good. Pat

Originally Posted by Andrew86

Are stones an issue for every day tarmac driving?

I do OK on well travelled bitumen roads - there is the odd bit of gravel that gets flicked up.

As an example - I found that it was OK driving between Richmond and Camden - there is the odd stone that gets flicked up and the noise is enough to suggest it needs to be looked at - it is quite a tinny sound. I also drove 4hrs from Dubbo to home and had the odd stone get picked up.

Go accross a road work or newly laid surface and it is noisy,

Something I need to look at - along with the axel flanges!!

Now up to 750km on the speedo and I am really enjoying this 110. I am doing really well with the gears now - working out the best times to change up and down. The motor is quite nice in that 2k - 3.5k rpm range and moves along quite ok.

It rarely complains now with the gear changes - I am finding it really fun to drive around in. Especially on the roads out here that are a little bit hilly to allow me to vary the gear changes and travel 60-80kph.

Next thing to learn is car parks - I like it when I have three spots spare so I can aim for the middle one and not worry if I miss it - I also needed to learn about the mirrors and those objects looking closer than what they really are - I often find I can go back another ft or two.

Best thing today was that the wife said that she is really liking the truck and how it travels ...

That's really good to hear. I might be wrong and others on here would be able to correct me but, I think you can replace the mirror glass with normal mirrors. Maybe Britpart or someone similar.

Nathan.