Gaylanders are great in the snow

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Grippa said:
It's a bit like those Skoda ads a while back, it still says 'Freelander' on the badge..........oh, that and your doors WILL drop orf when it all thaws. ;)
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I often read posts about doors coming off a Freelander. What is all this about, is is just a forum joke? As I have not ever seen or heard anywhere else of this happening!
 
Executive Valeter. said:
I often read posts about doors coming off a Freelander. What is all this about, is is just a forum joke? As I have not ever seen or heard anywhere else of this happening!
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someone's door apparently made a break for freedom quite recently, yesterday is hardly "lost in the midst of forum folklore"

freelander2002 said:
im 27 and got my freelander about 2 months ago. Since then my off side rear reg has gone, the same door has had the door stay bracket shear off and is getting welded tomorra. and now the brakes are starting to stick when it has been standing for a bit.

But except that all is good :D

Oh and now have a leaking injector......good times
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Yesterday, Sean - it was years ago, mind yu the story was posted agin quite recently.

basically someone washed their Hippoo, reversed back into parking spot, but had left passenger door open - it got ripped orf against a post - hence if they get wet, the doors fall orf - not exactly accurate, but as accurate as most Landy myths :D.

A bit like "red ones dont go up hills" - carnt remember the exact story behind that one.

oh - and a new one - "Black Gaylanders bankrupt their owners" :D:D:D
 
The Mad Hat Man said:
Yesterday, Sean - it was years ago, mind yu the story was posted agin quite recently.

basically someone washed their Hippoo, reversed back into parking spot, but had left passenger door open - it got ripped orf against a post - hence if they get wet, the doors fall orf - not exactly accurate, but as accurate as most Landy myths :D.
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that's a lot funnier than my post :)

however FL doors appear to not like staying attached, hence me post
 
I've got a set of Toyo 205/80/15 all-terrains on my 'lander, nice chunky tread and i've been enjoying throwing it about in the snow - just canny seem to get it to lose traction:D
One daft question - when the drive transfers onto the rear axle, is there any sure-fire way of knowing when its on 4 WD, ie does the traction control light come on in dash when 4WD is 'engaged'?

Just curious - i'm presuming its all working fine, as control in the snow is great, but just to be sure....
 
The "switch" to 4 wheel drive is entirely passive so there is no indicator. Basically the VCU will only allow a small difference in rotational speed between the front and rear axles. As a difference builds up it generates more drag and transmits power to the rear axles. Many posts discussing/explaining how with some differences in opinion so if you don't want to upset MHM search the forum:D:D
 
bdd said:
One daft question - when the drive transfers onto the rear axle, is there any sure-fire way of knowing when its on 4 WD, ie does the traction control light come on in dash when 4WD is 'engaged'?

Just curious - i'm presuming its all working fine, as control in the snow is great, but just to be sure....
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Yeh! Stick yeh head out of the window and have a look :D
 
bdd said:
I've got a set of Toyo 205/80/15 all-terrains on my 'lander, nice chunky tread and i've been enjoying throwing it about in the snow - just canny seem to get it to lose traction:D
One daft question - when the drive transfers onto the rear axle, is there any sure-fire way of knowing when its on 4 WD, ie does the traction control light come on in dash when 4WD is 'engaged'?

Just curious - i'm presuming its all working fine, as control in the snow is great, but just to be sure....
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Get someone to take a picture - ok it's not snow but the principle is the same.
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bdd said:
One daft question - when the drive transfers onto the rear axle, is there any sure-fire way of knowing when its on 4 WD, ie does the traction control light come on in dash when 4WD is 'engaged'?

Just curious - i'm presuming its all working fine, as control in the snow is great, but just to be sure....
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The TC light should come on as soon as any wheel/s spins.
 
yep mines been great in the snow

and before someone says it - no its not stuck there waiting for a tow out :D
 

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Missing Link said:
The "switch" to 4 wheel drive is entirely passive so there is no indicator. Basically the VCU will only allow a small difference in rotational speed between the front and rear axles. As a difference builds up it generates more drag and transmits power to the rear axles. Many posts discussing/explaining how with some differences in opinion so if you don't want to upset MHM search the forum:D:D
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As I understand it, they are permanent 4 wheel drive...there is no "switch over". The VCU detects difference in speed rotaion of the front and rear prop shaft. If a front wheel spins the VCU transfers extra torque to the rear prop shaft to compensate.
But there is no 2 wheel drive mode, unless you remove the rear prop shaft.

I'm open to correction if wrong. I'm still new to freelanders but have done a lot of reading, lol.
 
Mrs Blip has been using the Camel for the last week, I've no doubts her usual TD4 would have been excellent but she likes the AT tyres and extra hitching points that the Camel has - been used to good effect when she has been rescuing a Merc, a Beamer and a Jeep so far.

I've been chugging around in the Defender. Just as fun as the Freelander but OH! for a decent heater.

Cheers

Blippie
 

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