ha ha - you sarky sods - been off line for a day or two (choppped through the telepesrt cable in the front garden - d'oh!!) & just cracked another rib laughing at your comments!!!

Mine is only 3 months old so still in warranty - but yeah I do have to pay for my own servicing tho
 
If you have new one it wont apply,i was going to say that 2 of the techs at L/R stourbridge left and opened a place in netherton www.ultimatelandrover.co.uk these guys could have saved you money and receptionist syndrome(computer says no !!! sort of thing):p
 
Thats why i took Mrs Ming photo orft ,her beauty is to much for you earthlings . . .;)
 
maybe it`s another one from stratstone who`s gone he`s own way ? ,the guys in netherton have been there a couple of years so doubt they would have been put forward for l/r tech of 2006,still nice to have landy independants round here
 
outlander said:
allo

left hand button next to the odometer??? I havent a clue, I keep forgetting to ask when I go into the dealers

tyres - 2 bar sounds about right but double check in your manual if you are unsure - it may be different on a Sport

as others on here will testify - Roverrons box will probably be the best bet for a warrantyed motor - pops on and off in ten mins - I see that you are based in the Mids if you wanna try before you buy then I am in Stourbridge and would be happy to let you try mine on yours for a test drive if you want. To be fair, most dealers I have spoken to aren't really bothered about Rons box from a warranty point of view, that said, I think if they were pushed into a corner and looking for a reason not to justify a warranty claim then its probably best not to mention the box

body-roll from a Sport??? hmmmm the Sport has stifffened & lowered suspension and sits lower than the rest of the marques - are you sure you mean body roll or are you talking about the way it bounces over potholes?? Handling-wise, surpisingly the Freelander will outhandle most cars at lower speeds on islands etc. they have a tendency to be unforgiving if you ease off as Mark says - I find the rack a bit on the slow side as well, i guess that is part of its off road heritage though

Cheers

Stu

Hi Stu,

Sorry for the late reply, but i didn't get an email letting me know a post has been added.... let alone 4 pages!

Thanks for the offer, will take you up on that some time :D What difference does the mod make regarding noise?

Sorry Guys but i do mean body roll, and i will probably get flamed now, but i have chosen the Freelander for a nice larger family car rather than a nasty estate. If the Range rovers have limited body roll why can the sport as it is more set up for road use?

Cheers

PaulN
 
TASH said:
PaulN

I have just got a new TD4 Adventurer as noted on the Sport thread, to answer your queries:

1. Button, as clueless as you??
2.Tyre pressure at 30psi do look a little low but assume this is correct
3. I got a Roverron box last week and fitted it on Friday, the difference is not incredible but significant (setting 5). Plugs in easily and can be unplugged at service time. Just checking fuel consumption at the mo but appears the same, car feels lighter, more responsive and how the TD4 should have always been. Little bit more clatter but well worth the money, Ron's very helpful also and even say's he would buy back the box if you change the vehicle! I told the insurance also and was charged £11 admin and £18 for upgrade, so would definately do this after hearing some horror stories.
4. Handling is stodgy but think that is all to do with the chassis and dynamics, don't forget the car is nearly a 9 year old design. It all depends how you drive and what you expect of your 4x4

Seen the pictures and I really want those sport wheels, think they set the Freelander off.

Hi Tash,

What do you mean by clatter? And has anyone got the BHP increase?

Also our 1st gear selection is a bit of an art form at the moment, is this because its new?

The Wheels are really nice, i might know someone who has a set as they are upgrading to 20" after market....... NOT ME, and a mate of a mate! lol

PM me and i'll ask for you?

Cheers

PaulN
 
just to let you know its not hard to be put forward for tech of year, its just a few question knock out stages, a tie breaker question and a final day at gaydon, you could be completely stupid and still enter, just depends how far you get :)
 
Bit more diesel clatter Paul on higher settings, been practicing and find setting 2 the best comprimise, no more noise (or thruming at 1300rpm) and a little extra boost.

PM'ed on the wheels if you have some details, thank you.
 
Just spotted this and thought i'd say hello. I'm the guy you found on Ebay, and yes I have left L/R Stourbridge also.

As for being nominated for tech of the year, I left at the end of April.
 
MobileLandroverServices said:
Just spotted this and thought i'd say hello. I'm the guy you found on Ebay, and yes I have left L/R Stourbridge also.

As for being nominated for tech of the year, I left at the end of April.

aha - hello and welcome - can you enlighten us on the great mystery of the left hand button please???
 
sorry - its at the top of the thread - on the speedo there are two buttons - right hand side switches between odometer and trip counter / trip counter reset & there is one on the left that appears to do bugger all - It is rumoured that pressing it a certain number of times during the correct phase of the lunar cycle will summon the ancient spirits of the Knights Templar and give eternal knowlege of the Holy Grail, next Tuesdays Lottery numbers, the true age of yelladisco (he with many birthdays) and also a free pass to let you take Danni Minogue up the wrong 'un. Please tell us we are right oh learned one!!!
 
Oh, that button!

I feel bad now as your rumour is much better than the truth!

It's actually for north american spec models. It's to reset the service light, but as we don't have a service light it does sweet FA.

Sorry to rain on the parade!
 

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