New Freelander owner saying hello.

ye just a few but worth a trip maybe when I have my freebie more up together

madalex123 said:

ye just a few but worth a trip maybe when I have my freebie more up together

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I go to Devon occasionally! So not out the question!


DD

Cool let me know if you do would be nice to meet a fellow freebie owner who offroads

Do some lanes maybe!

True I will have a word with some of the local guys and see were some good ones are.

Diesel Do said:

I've had discos and defenders tricked up before but I love the freebie, it's just fun, great to drive, comfortable and hilarious to chase "proper" land rovers around off road - they get the right hump cos its not normal!


DD

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I agree completely - gives me more fun and satisfaction than anything else.

My work regularly takes me off-road in Bosnia, Kosovo, Albania etc. and the wise-guys with the huge knobbly tyres on Defenders and Discos get most upset when I meet up with them in 'inaccessable villages'. Those who don't know me insist on telling me my vehicle is 'inadequate' for the conditions - but I've been using a Freelander for over 10 years out there and haven't stuck yet.

It's also very much down to knowing your vehicle, as well as individual driving skills, as the locals can get most places in VW vans and old Mercs!

Don't forget that any numpty can get up a steep muddy hill in a Unimog - - I know - I used to have one.

Singvogel.

Diesel Do said:

It's not caused me any probs! You have to do it properly tho, camber correction bolts are a must as is full four wheel alignment, plus you have to mod the inner wings for steering clearance. It's handling is pretty good, you can tell its lifted but it's still fun to drive. Off road it transforms it, I've now got more clearance than my d2!!


DD

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What needs doing to the inner wings?

Gibbo_GTI said:

What needs doing to the inner wings?

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The hole needs modifying where the steering arm comes thru! It catches on full droop on lock

Madalex try hemmington lane to start with nice easy one and wont do any damage unless you fall in the hole

Diesel Do said:

Oh yes. 2" lift
Camber correction x4
Black modulars
225/75/16 mud terrains
Extended brake lines
Face lift
Genuine A bar
Spots
Bucket seats
Van interior
Poly bushes
Rock sliderz
Wind deflectors
Rear lights swapped top to bottom
Uprated bulbs
Re coloured interior
Roof bars
Roof rack
Water proofed engine
Uprated battery

To do list
Snorkel
Engine guard
Tank guard
Exhaust guard
Receiver hitch rear
Receiver hitch front
De mountable winch

Probably missed loads


DD

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Looks like you have spent a bit! Sounds awesome! When you say you have waterproofed the engine, what have you done?

Garboy88 said:

Looks like you have spent a bit! Sounds awesome! When you say you have waterproofed the engine, what have you done?

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Sealed the top cover on. I was sick of having to clean water and mud out of the plug holes which makes it miss fire. Worst day laning I had to do it four times not had to do it for months now and it's done some really deep water its got plug top coils so it's easier to do than one with a distributor!!

Hi
I got me dream car today.................
Now i'm scared.............lol.
But I love the challenge
Anyone tell me whats going on below the door??????
5 denty bits..........
I have no idea...........
Paul.#

No idea said:

Hi
I got me dream car today.................
Now i'm scared.............lol.
But I love the challenge
Anyone tell me whats going on below the door??????
5 denty bits..........
I have no idea...........
Paul.#

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I wouldn't worry about it, I think they have all got it lol

Diesel Do said:

Sealed the top cover on. I was sick of having to clean water and mud out of the plug holes which makes it miss fire. Worst day laning I had to do it four times not had to do it for months now and it's done some really deep water its got plug top coils so it's easier to do than one with a distributor!!

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Kk thanks. What would you say your best mod is? Like the most affective mod

No idea said:

Hi
I got me dream car today.................
Now i'm scared.............lol.
But I love the challenge
Anyone tell me whats going on below the door??????
5 denty bits..........
I have no idea...........
Paul.#

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The five 'denty-bits' come free on every 3-door model.

I have a five-door so I didn't get any - shame.

Singvogel.

Thank you for that.
I feel better now.
Paul.

I've been able fit dents to my sills quite easly oft road. If any 5 door owners feel they is missing out I can put up a "how to".

Hippo said:

I've been able fit dents to my sills quite easly oft road. If any 5 door owners feel they is missing out I can put up a "how to".

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they could just use a jack if they didnt want to leave their own drive way

I got some


DD