I've only dabbled under the bonnet of my S5 and whilst I'm technically minded, over the normal principles of engines and drive trains I'm lost so I'm googling most the the acronyms, I didnt have a scooby do what a VCU was and your description helped when I searched for prop shaft images.
 
I often wonder what the grip is like on the haldex compared to analogue variable drive splitters like the VCU. If the Haldex only sends any power backward when the front wheels spin, instead of send more power back, then I'd guess that maybe you get better grip with a VCU?

I dunno :confused:.
 
ninocass said:
Hi All

My wife and I are expecting our first born and my current car is not well suited to heavily pregnant women or babies!

We are thinking about getting a Freelander and over on the Audi forms we regularly get potential owners linking to cars requesting some feedback from the people in the know!

I have my eye on the following: AutoTrader

It has 12 Months MOT and the service history is part Landover with the last service being a specialist garage. 1 owner from new and nothing dodgy in the history (apart from the private plate changes). The cost looks comparable to other similar models tho would brining the seller down closer to the 14K mark be too much?

Thanks for the help and I'm looking forward to contributing where I can!
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You are dreaming ain't ya :rolleyes::rolleyes:
 
WLJayne said:
I often wonder what the grip is like on the haldex compared to analogue variable drive splitters like the VCU. If the Haldex only sends any power backward when the front wheels spin, instead of send more power back, then I'd guess that maybe you get better grip with a VCU?

I dunno :confused:.
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What a confusing thread.... If I was the OP would run a mile.

Haldex gen 3 as fitted to Freelander 2 leaves a VCU in the stone age. Why are you guys talking about VCU when this chap is buying FL2 Gees!
 
DD3 said:
What a confusing thread.... If I was the OP would run a mile.

Haldex gen 3 as fitted to Freelander 2 leaves a VCU in the stone age. Why are you guys talking about VCU when this chap is buying FL2 Gees!
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Yeah! The X-T is far better ;)
 
Freelaner said:
we likes talking about vcu's :confused:
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I've enjoyed swopping **** with you Freelaner and Nodge, JM, MHM, Will, DD and others but frankly have had it with Freelanders and the FL forum.

All the best chaps, I'm going back to German motors!!:):)
 
DD3 said:
I've enjoyed swopping **** with you Freelaner and Nodge, JM, MHM, Will, DD and others but frankly have had it with Freelanders and the FL forum.

All the best chaps, I'm going back to German motors!!:):)
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ah well

enjoy DD3 all the best mate ;)
 
DD3 said:
I've enjoyed swopping **** with you Freelaner and Nodge, JM, MHM, Will, DD and others but frankly have had it with Freelanders and the FL forum.

All the best chaps, I'm going back to German motors!!:):)
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But I thought yu had one - a TD4!
 
WLJayne said:
I often wonder what the grip is like on the haldex compared to analogue variable drive splitters like the VCU. If the Haldex only sends any power backward when the front wheels spin, instead of send more power back, then I'd guess that maybe you get better grip with a VCU?

I dunno :confused:.
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FL2 system works well. Have driven it on road and oft road. Tested it as best I could and it's good. Betterer than the FL1 vcu set-up. 4x4 when you want it. They had some faults early on but mostly fixed under warranty.
 
DD3 said:
Haldex gen 3 as fitted to Freelander 2 leaves a VCU in the stone age. Why are you guys talking about VCU when this chap is buying FL2 Gees!
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Somebody mentioned the VCU and then it was pointed out that FL2 doesn't have one :), just got the old wheels in my head turning a bit :). You leaving us mate :(? Well can't blame you, I've thought about it more'n once!

Hippo said:
FL2 system works well. Have driven it on road and oft road. Tested it as best I could and it's good. Betterer than the FL1 vcu set-up. 4x4 when you want it. They had some faults early on but mostly fixed under warranty.
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I would be very surprised if the older system was betterer than the new one :), LR don't go backwards generally ;). I'd like to have a go in a FL2, my missus really likes them.
 
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