off road

Just something i remember hearing somewhere, maybe toyota used the freebie as a base poi t?

tacr2man said:

I wasnt dissing the Freelander , (I run two) , but just saying that trying to make them Uber capable Off road vehicles , usually ends in a lot of effort for not a lot of improvement , and risks making them less comfortable , and reliable in their major function, and results in damage either quickly or more long term . A bit like trying to make a defender a road rocket

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All depends how you drive, and where you drive. You wouldn't use a Freelander for extreme off road, but people still have adapt there vehicles for that type of use. Freelanders are excellent for green laning, muddy tracks, boggy fields and snow. Even standard or just a tyre change.

I did the Moors with just a tyre change, but its more composed with a lift and what not, makes life easier

LAND ROVER FREELANDER 1.8 PETROL 3 DOOR MANUAL 2000 BREAKING PASSENGER SUN VISOR | eBay

Nice nudge bar if anyone looking to trick up the freebie

Looking forward to my first greenlane. Maybe soon

Same here actually to say ive had the hippo for 3yrs lol

thequeenscheese said:

LAND ROVER FREELANDER 1.8 PETROL 3 DOOR MANUAL 2000 BREAKING PASSENGER SUN VISOR | eBay

Nice nudge bar if anyone looking to trick up the freebie

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I like the RR Westminster badge on the boot

Nudge bar is quite rusty, it's trying to burst through the powder coating... But it's got rear lamp guards as well.

Never been overly keen on the spectacle style bullbar for the hippo though.

I found that just a lift and tyres on a Freelander improves things dramatically.I could spend £hundreds on my Defender trying to make it more capable off road and found that once one thing was fitted, something else was needed to compensate for the effect it had. Also the effect on normal on road driving was compromised .And after all the parts were fitted, it really wasn't that much more capable.
I've enjoyed off roading in ALL the Land Rovers I've had over the years, from Series, Defenders, Disco's. But nothing puts a bigger grin on my face than doing it in my Freelanders, and it's a lot cheaper too, just a lift and tyres really does make a huge difference. Oh , and don't be fooled by the roll cage and bucket seats, they don't improve off road capability.The just make it safer if/when things go wrong.

You forgot to mention the coolness of having the buckets and cage

ses88 said:

you forgot to mention the coolness of having the buckets and cage :d

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, and Harness too. Especially when you need to buckle up nice girl on passenger seat. :bounce:

Winu said:

, and Harness too. Especially when you need to buckle up nice girl on passenger seat. :bounce:

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I have a CG-Lock instead........ less restrictive, but holds me in the seat better.

I've just got a '02 TD4 Freeloader as a project car, had a 300 Tdi Disco for 3 years now. I love them both to drive but I do think for greenlaning the FL is a easier and very slightly more capable vehicle (due to traction control). I know for anything more severe there is no beating a Disco/Defender for capability and strength but wet green lanes seems to be the FL's sweet spot. I would admit though I am not the most experienced person when it comes to off roading.

Richard

SES88 said:

You forgot to mention the coolness of having the buckets and cage

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Yeah id go with that. Roll cage is cool.
Think a winch is the only thing that is a deffo to get sorted

Tannaton said:

I've just got a '02 TD4 Freeloader as a project car, had a 300 Tdi Disco for 3 years now. I love them both to drive but I do think for greenlaning the FL is a easier and very slightly more capable vehicle (due to traction control). I know for anything more severe there is no beating a Disco/Defender for capability and strength but wet green lanes seems to be the FL's sweet spot. I would admit though I am not the most experienced person when it comes to off roading.

Richard

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So true. My old disco would go anywhere but theres more challenge to doing it in a freelander. That's what its all about

metata said:

So true. My old disco would go anywhere but theres more challenge to doing it in a freelander. That's what its all about

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In that case, he'd greenlane in the Disco.

I got my TC light all fired up down the river bed tonight

GrumpyGel said:

I got my TC light all fired up down the river bed tonight

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Actually, doesn't help that its just dragging the back wheels around

But its like a good 1 armed wench - she'll still find a way to pour a good pint

JC600 said:

All depends how you drive, and where you drive. You wouldn't use a Freelander for extreme off road, but people still have adapt there vehicles for that type of use. Freelanders are excellent for green laning, muddy tracks, boggy fields and snow. Even standard or just a tyre change.

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Just wondering if you suffer with the rear brakes when/after wading through the deep water with the dust solidifying (presuming uve got drumms)?

thequeenscheese said:

Just wondering if you suffer with the rear brakes when/after wading through the deep water with the dust solidifying (presuming uve got drumms)?

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Not so far, but I do clean them out once a year.

Can you get a drilled drumm or similar tolet the dust out..?