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Hi. How about these ideas: Options 1 I've seen a wheelchair hoist fitted in a Freelander on this very forum. ;) See link: http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f9/wheelchair-hoist-td4-186296.html I would like this myself (for me, not a pooch), but never got around to it. It's a great idea and can...

Hi. With respect, I was refering to the 'not included' illuminated dial for the speedometer, not the headlamp level up/down switch (left of steering wheel). For some reason the thumbwheel (on any MK1 Freelander in the UK) is not fitted with a speedo illumination wheel, and only a silver...

Hopefully not this kind...

Gibbo GTI, I'd say there are three options I can think of that will avoid the rubbing issue because you have a 'Sport' model. 1) Replace entire 'Sport' suspension with affordable second hand LR factory spec non 'Sport' dampers and LR factory spec springs then you can do what the other hippos...

The instrument dimming feature is on the Freelanders in the USA, but for some reason not in the UK. It would be good to know why the UK missed out on this feature, even facelift MK1 HSE models don't have it, yet the 'variable illumination' is referred to in the UK vehicle manual. :wtf:

Is it best to use a little drop of superglue each end, or 'icing cake' it around the whole plastic perimeter on one side of the clam shell, and then pop the other dry half on top? I'm guessing with that method, you get drips, and if you wipe superglue it'll leave a lovely glue smudge on the...

Saw this Alpine single din online for £534 new from some online retailers, maybe in time a good second hand one will come up on ebay? It looks like you pay a premium though for single din, perhaps because they aren't as popular? I don't know though for sure, it just looks like it. Also because...

I was trying to word it conservatively so I didn't offend people as I know they like their cars. :p

I need to say thank you to everyone who's posted the wiring diagrams that I can now give to a vehicle electrician as they look chinese to me and who offered other tips. Many thanks for your kindness. Richestone. Apparently yes this can be done. However when I asked someone about this a while...

Thanks for the replies. The car barely gets driven so perhaps it is due to being parked up for days in winter with no heating on? The car did get a lot of mold on it in the winter, on the door cards, seats and even a few grooves in the dashboard. It got washed last weekend though so maybe the...

Hello. Has anyone noticed this before on their car too please? The location is on the passenger door side, under the glovebox (internal) next to some electrical wires. Water leak or condensation? I can't figure it out! Car is a 2004 facelift, so a bit old, but not ancient. Hopefully I can...

Thank you very much to Zejmjien + englishbullterrirer for your help. I didn't know what a side cutter was! And the tutorial photos are a great help. Cheers.

Hi. I'm also trying to fit a double din stereo into a facelift hippo. I got as far as trying to remove the two grey philips head screws in the centre console, but the handbrake is in the way to get a good purchased on the screwdriver, also the screws are already stripped from the previous owner...

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Bobtheboater I've seen some 'cheap' SatNavs on Ebay that support Android/iPhone & reversing camera and freeview (DVB-T), 3G internet (dongle subscription required) so you can Google search in the car! Chinese imports, non branded though so they look a bit cheap, especially the menu systems...

Hi guys, long time no post. I'm interested in this thread and the parts discussed and I'm glad someone's keep up the old Freelander 1 and coming up with some fun ideas. I don't know if anyone's interested but following mfp2gosling1's comment about 'Aero Catch' bonnet fixings if you're looking...

JDD. For winter if you can, get some cheap wheels of Ebay (i did) in 16 inch or 15 inch size. 17 inch is quite rare, and 18's would cost a fortune. Snow/ice tyres are best in the snow. (Not M&S tyres that come standard), but actual dedicated snow tyres. They're also surprisingly good in...

Hi everyone A year ago I purchased some powerfold mirrors for my facelift (04) freelander. I got hold of a second hand switch (no relay or plastic door seals, or looms yet though) and thought it wouldn't be too hard to fit them in replace of the standard heated/elec but non - folding...

Handling/looks wise the 'Sport' is good, although the fancy big wheels might atract the wrong type of attention if you park it on the street at night. Some argue the 'Sport' defeats the object of owning a Freelander/4X4 as you get less ground clearance and can barely go off road. I imagine...

A temperature gauge would be useful if you park on the street in winter and you want to predict if it'll freeze overnight. Then you can tell if you need to use a car cover/defroster and allow an extra 10mins or so to scrape the window before work. Also useful if the temperature drops whilst on...