1. helijohn

    Lift-kit Freelander 1

    Absolutely. It would look superb.
  2. helijohn

    Lift-kit Freelander 1

    The 'proportions' is the key - it's what impressed me when I saw a yellow one with the back off in a car park along with colour. I think yellow is ace but it might be overbearing after a while; red is superb. It was because of the Yellow one and words of wisdom from Nodge that I went looking but...
  3. helijohn

    Freelander 1 17TN remote fob

    I've had coded keys done by Duplicut for different prices from £35 to £50. £64 isn't that much more for the one in your link. I'll have to call Duplicut to get an idea of the cost - I don't have a spare fob yet (nor a spare coded key for that matter :D:D). It is something I'll get once I've...
  4. helijohn

    Freelander 1 17TN remote fob

    Now that I like mainly because this motor is not going on the road for ages. Being dense I can't be 100% if it means the Remote Central Locking Fob alone which costs £64. To me the key is nothing to do with it
  5. helijohn

    Freelander 1 17TN remote fob

    I always go to Duplicut. I have used them lots of times - they are big in Birmingham for keys and all sorts like that. http://www.duplicut.co.uk/
  6. helijohn

    Lift-kit Freelander 1

    Ah see, mine is red too.;)
  7. helijohn

    Freelander 1 17TN remote fob

    If I get another remote central locking fob (it's the 17TN) can I get it to communicate with the car by myself or do I have to get it done by a locksmith.
  8. helijohn

    Lift-kit Freelander 1

    I'm dense................don't get that. Would this do?
  9. helijohn

    Freelander 1 Finally..I've got a freelander :)

    Mine's a short wheelbase and I get around 32 mpg on a run. Insurance is prettywell inexpensive and she's built like a tank. My FL is a hobby more than a daily ride. I always liked the X trails but never got round to owning one.......almost did but that's another story.
  10. helijohn

    Freelander 1 Finally..I've got a freelander :)

    Should have gone to Pajerosavers. ;);) Maybe it's me but I think it's the best motor Mitsy made.:cool::cool:
  11. helijohn

    Concertina gaiter on front propshaft

    Been a nice sunny day and I was expecting storms so completed the fumigating. Gotta wait for the star sockets now.
  12. helijohn

    Concertina gaiter on front propshaft

    Looks new too John - like a year or so. When I do the props I'll take pics............hopefully. See the one here. https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/freelander-1-vcu-bearing-replacement-how-to-guide.156068/
  13. helijohn

    Lift-kit Freelander 1

    Lift and big wheels do that. ;)
  14. helijohn

    Lift-kit Freelander 1

    I can't wait to see this.
  15. helijohn

    Concertina gaiter on front propshaft

    Noticed there is a concertina gaiter on my FL's propshaft (FL 1 2001). Looks newish too. I was expecting to see a plain one. Were they changed over the years? I ask because it may indicate work has been done within the last 16 years.
  16. helijohn

    I'm going to pour loads of oil into my chassis.

    :D There is double boiled 2.5L for about £18 on the bay.........is double boiled any quicker drying or what? Then there is 5L for 20 notes. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-Ltr-Bartoline-Boiled-Linseed-Oil-5-L-Free-UK-P-P-/152209271801?hash=item2370612bf9:g:ChMAAOSwIgNXtHCL I find with Waxoyl there...
  17. helijohn

    Freelander 1 Finally..I've got a freelander :)

    Just reading through this thread and interestingly I actually feel my FL is like a stretched Rav4. :D:D Mine has loads of faults though, in a ratio of about 25:1 compared to the Rav I had.:eek:
  18. helijohn

    I'm going to pour loads of oil into my chassis.

    I have used Waxoyl for donkeys years but I like the idea of this. I assume I can use my Waxoyl injector which I use off my compressor with the stuff. Just how likely is it to get onto glass, I never get any overspray on glass normally with Waxoyl so why would L/oil be any different?
  19. helijohn

    Parts list

    I'm ripping out trim to see what's behind and clean up (more like fumigate. So I broke a retainer........not my fault honest. There is something wrong cos three others came out no sweat. Part #AWR4375LPR http://www.allbrit.de/UNI.cfm?PAGE=843669&SPRACHE=EN Thought I'll just get a replacement...
  20. helijohn

    Freelander Project IV (Bertie)

    Some advocate skinny widths for mudplugging etc.. So I guess 6.5" is a good compromise.:D:D:D I'd go for 7s probably if things were different. Me. I like wide baby.;) Oooh...