Your Freelander will drive just fine without the VCU. The only thing I've noticed while driving my mate's one, which has no VCU, is a tendency to wheelspin at a wet T junction if you pull away a bit sharpish. As GrumpyGel says, you might notice a handling difference if you really push it, but any competent driver should adapt to that.My Freelander goes so very much smoother with the VCU removed. - The Petrol consumption has gone from only around 15mpg, to around 28mpg around town, & up to 40mpg on a run. - I have no intention, ever, to use it off road, - might get it dirty!! - So why do I need the VCU?