Dave Decadent
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I have the 2.5 V6 X reg and luv it. Easy to drive, only probs so far are the rear passenger door electric windows don't work and the 'lift kit' had to be removed as it was causing a suspension problem.
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Singvogel
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Yup, there is a prejudice in the UK and in most of Europe that auto-boxes are prone to go wrong / are more expensive / I can do better myself - etc.
I have an auto TD4 having had a manual previously and I have to admit that I can't do as good a job off road or in the snow and ice as the auto-box can.
With 'sport' mode and 'Command Shift' I have the best of both worlds.
I've followed the big boys off road and frequently have had to wait for them to get going again after a duff change.
Yes I know the perfect driver who never makes mistakes and is always in the correct gear will never feel any benefit blah, blah, blah. If we are truly honest with ourselves we must all admit to having chosen the wrong gear - sometimes.
On a LR Experience day I've done the back to back tests / comparisons and I'm very happy with my choice.
I enjoy the Q-car element off-road as most folks don't expect the Freelander to achieve half of what it can do. Most owners only use about 10% of it's potential I reckon.
I wish I'd had an Auto Freelander back in the 70s when I was rallying an Escort Mexico!!!
I love my TD4 - it can sit on the Autobahnen on Cruise-Control / auto-Pilot at a steady 90mph for hour after hour with no stress at all. That's neither on me, or on the FL, by the way!
It also makes light work for me in city centres where a bicycle would make faster progress. No left-leg cramp any more! I'm getting on you know!
I have an auto TD4 having had a manual previously and I have to admit that I can't do as good a job off road or in the snow and ice as the auto-box can.
With 'sport' mode and 'Command Shift' I have the best of both worlds.
I've followed the big boys off road and frequently have had to wait for them to get going again after a duff change.
Yes I know the perfect driver who never makes mistakes and is always in the correct gear will never feel any benefit blah, blah, blah. If we are truly honest with ourselves we must all admit to having chosen the wrong gear - sometimes.
On a LR Experience day I've done the back to back tests / comparisons and I'm very happy with my choice.
I enjoy the Q-car element off-road as most folks don't expect the Freelander to achieve half of what it can do. Most owners only use about 10% of it's potential I reckon.
I wish I'd had an Auto Freelander back in the 70s when I was rallying an Escort Mexico!!!
I love my TD4 - it can sit on the Autobahnen on Cruise-Control / auto-Pilot at a steady 90mph for hour after hour with no stress at all.
That's neither on me, or on the FL, by the way!It also makes light work for me in city centres where a bicycle would make faster progress. No left-leg cramp any more! I'm getting on you know!
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AndySiddall
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Bought myself a nice tidy 2002 TD4 just yesterday.
I was out of landrover ownership for 23 days and that was enough time off for me thanks.
Andy
I was out of landrover ownership for 23 days and that was enough time off for me thanks.
Andy
Got a 2000 plate L series 3 door Hippo in java black
My other black 3 door Hippo is in the process of being taken apart because its old and tired, and was a test bed for all my L series developments. Going to give me a shed load of spares for the future, and all the engine upgrades can be transferred to me new Hippo in the spring
My other black 3 door Hippo is in the process of being taken apart because its old and tired, and was a test bed for all my L series developments. Going to give me a shed load of spares for the future, and all the engine upgrades can be transferred to me new Hippo in the spring
Singvogel
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Got a 2000 plate L series 3 door Hippo in java black
My other black 3 door Hippo is in the process of being taken apart because its old and tired, and was a test bed for all my L series developments. Going to give me a shed load of spares for the future, and all the engine upgrades can be transferred to me new Hippo in the spring
I seriously wish you all the best of luck with that - I did that a few years back and discovered that it was the same bit's on both that wore out/broke/fell off.
If you have the space a good idea is to buy a write-off of the same age as what you've got. I did that and got a whole set of spare mechanical parts.
Im quite chuffed to be honest, its my 1st land rover although I have grown up around them.
I'd prefer something bigger like a disco but as its a daily and a workhorse it needs to get decent mpg too. Im not used to the sedate bumbling along and the lower cruising speeds, (im from the VAG camp), but my golf struggles with wet fields etc so I needed something more tractable to tow a trailer at the weekends. The L series is over engineered and under-tuned!
I'd prefer something bigger like a disco but as its a daily and a workhorse it needs to get decent mpg too. Im not used to the sedate bumbling along and the lower cruising speeds, (im from the VAG camp), but my golf struggles with wet fields etc so I needed something more tractable to tow a trailer at the weekends. The L series is over engineered and under-tuned!
Singvogel
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Im quite chuffed to be honest, its my 1st land rover although I have grown up around them.
I'd prefer something bigger like a disco but as its a daily and a workhorse it needs to get decent mpg too. Im not used to the sedate bumbling along and the lower cruising speeds, (im from the VAG camp), but my golf struggles with wet fields etc so I needed something more tractable to tow a trailer at the weekends. The L series is over engineered and under-tuned!
Hi,
I'm glad your chuffed with your Freelander and I was meaning to encourage you.
If you've had experience of Volkswagen AktienGesellschaft products then you will be no stranger to over-engineering. Have a glance at a VW golf front wheel bearing for example!!
I've had a Disco in the past and prefer my TD4 - I couldn't afford to feed the thirsty Disco horses on a 4000K round trip several times a year.
If your looking to up the power on your L series a bit see the
Tuning-diesels for synergy tuning modules.
web-site as they do some clever bits for L series too.
Good luck, Singvogel.
I'm no stranger to diesel tuning, iv written a little guide on here to help others. I like the look of those box's. They look very well thought out. I'm more of a fan of the physical chip approach.
I'd like a td4, sadly my hippo has no abs/TCS/hdc, which is a blessing and a curse lol
Thanks for the welcome
I'd like a td4, sadly my hippo has no abs/TCS/hdc, which is a blessing and a curse lol
Thanks for the welcome
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Hardcore4x4
New Member
New to the forum
Just bought a Freelander 2 I6 to add to the collection which currently includes:
Range Rover Sport TDV8 (yes I do offroad it)
Range Rover Classic (stripped for rebuild)
Discovery 1 currently undergoing some major upgrades
and on the none Landy front a 1970 Buick GSX Stage 1, e39 540 and a Clio 1.2.
Basically if it has wheels and an engine I'm going to like it.
Just bought a Freelander 2 I6 to add to the collection which currently includes:
Range Rover Sport TDV8 (yes I do offroad it)
Range Rover Classic (stripped for rebuild)
Discovery 1 currently undergoing some major upgrades
and on the none Landy front a 1970 Buick GSX Stage 1, e39 540 and a Clio 1.2.
Basically if it has wheels and an engine I'm going to like it.
freelanderhugh
New Member
A 2002 Fl1 2.5V6 ES
Cheers, H
Cheers, H
divetheworld
New Member
FL 2004 Premium Sport. All mods done (egr, BMW breather etc.).
One tin of lithium spray grease and nearly all the interior rattles are gone. A few packs of dynamat sorts the rest.
One tin of lithium spray grease and nearly all the interior rattles are gone. A few packs of dynamat sorts the rest.
Hippo
Lord Hippo
Welcome to the forum. Looks like your our first Freelander 2 i6 owner to vote in the poll.
Hippo
Lord Hippo
This option > Freelander 1 K series 1.8 petrol
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