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You know you were close to getting stuck

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Old Aug 28th, 2014, 22:50   #1
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Default You know you were close to getting stuck

When your wheels were so submerged in the earth that you managed to rip the balancing weights off both front wheels...




It was a wobbly ride home along the motorway...
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He he he, yeah, but that's why you bought an XC70
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Thought you were going to say.. "....when the only thing you can see to tie the winch off to is the aerial"

You aren't stuck till you can see the ground caving in the floorpan lol
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I was actually quite impressed she made it to be honest...



So much for the hate for Haldex - perfect for my requirements - don't think the boss's 320d Touring on 18" wheels would have made it...
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