Spotted on the A14 this morning - dark blue Discovery, with a large steel box section (looked like a giant heavy duty bumper) mounted across the front, very low down. Stuck out about six inches either side. At each end a thin vertical pole, around three feet tall, wrapped in black and yellow tape. Orange flashing lights on the roof, and a road sign (white arrow on blue circular background) bolted to the tailgate.

Anyone know what this vehicle is for?

Richard Hall
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A year ago, I purchased a set of BK Racing alloy wheels. Unlike normal wheels, the bolts required a key, like a large allen key, to remove them. This way, they fitted snugly into the holes without leaving a gap. However, I now realise that this leads to a problem - the bolts have begun to show small cracks around the upper edge.

BK Racing claim that that this is due to overtourqing the bolts, yet the wheels have only been removed probably four or five times, and the bolts have always been put back on using a torque wrench. To me, it seems like a bad design - the wheel nuts are simply not thick enough.

BK Racing won't replace them, so be warned - BK Racing wheels may look good, but their bolt design leaves a lot to be desired.


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There was a thread on here the other day where a guy had a flat in his Laguna and was going to have to wait a while for it to be fixed at a dealer. HJ made a comment on it.

I've found out a possible solution to his problem from a reliable trade source but can't now find the thread.

Did I dream it?

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Have I been barred from this site or something? Or is the BR software having a bad day? I've just sent a (very rare for me these days) post (twice) in reply to the Forums (oh OK, fora) one giving my perspective on why I don't post. Hmmmmm. Paranoia setting in. So this is a kind of test - on a few fronts, actually, and if anyone finds the original one, can they do something creative with it? Or preferably, reply to it. You'll see what I mean by the above if you ever read it. I just don't think I have the energy to write it all again..... Read more

A local garage has informed me that they have experianced a number of motorists who have had punctures and have put the spare wheel on using the same locking bolts!!! this has caused BIG problems as the spare comes with its own set of locking bolts which are longer as the spare is not an alloy wheel.If not used then the wheel will not fit correctly and vibration will occur and massive damage could result.The problem may apply to other makes.Any views out there ??
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