new to Freelanders and trying to change a few minds about them.

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Agreed about the string vest, it was an experiment that set me back a whopping 50p. but after a few days i came to the decision it looked a bit poo.

As far as the tyres are concerned i also agree, the quality was a concern for me but there are some good reviews of them, and the simple truth is i have a very poorly payed job and cant afford the good stuff. given time i will probably change for Kuhmo KL71s.
 
Fantastic day out greenlaneing in Church Stretton. Came across some wild horses (one of whom decided to nibble my car, see photo.) finished of with Chinese and a bonfire and fireworks in Bridges. The new tyres did fantastically. Its really starting to feel and look the part. The only problem that I have encountered today was a lack of power up hill. It feels very sluggish and almost choked of power. I'm wandering if blanking off the ERG will make any difference to this? any ideas? I'm also getting a knock when changing gear. I think something to do with drive shafts. Again any thoughts would be appreciated.
 

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I'm all forward on blanking EGR and cleaning inlet manifold, also check intercooler to inlet hose for splits. knock when changing gears is probably rear dif mounts need changing
 
productive day today, Rotated all the wheels to even out the wear, and fabricated and fitted an EGR blanking plate. Hope I can feel the difference.

Next job, fitting a folding shelf the the rear door for the camping cooker ect.
 
Right, the paint is looking a bit shabby and to be honest I don't like the colour. So im thinking for re painting it (but not till the summer). Im thinking NATO light stone. A, I like the colour and B, its cheap and easy to get hold of. You never seen a Freelander with a different paint job.

Something like this.

What do you guys think?
 

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Had a great days greenlaning in North Worcestershire and Shropshire on the way to see my parents in Telford. Its great fun, and looks great with the roof off. Bit of a fiddle to remove and put back on but worth it. I relay need a shower cover though if anyone knows of one for sale?

:)
 

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Hi all.....
Apologies for the late post, but it was of interest particularly when talking about MPG.
As well as overall use, especially after the comments about coming from a Series to a Freelander! ;)

A ‘good’ Freelander is much better than many give it credit for, Ok they don’t have Low Ratio Box, (but ultra low first gear which is not commonly known) allegedly Low Ground clearance (mines not that bad, with low profile exhaust and ‘tall tyres’) measured the ground clearance and it’s about the same as a Discovery, from the lowest point on the front and back axles (including sump guard)

Agreed they are not Discoveries, and not suggesting for one second that are a direct match, but with good axle articulation, independent 4 wheel suspension, HDC, short front & rear hangover, they are very capable indeed……
And you can get off-road Mods, but they tend to be more expensive, i.e. Sump/Diff Guards, Lift Kits, Uprated Suspension, Wheels/Tyres etc… but with low running costs (i.e. MPG) AND No Welding Each Year as they DO NOT RUST AT ALL, if you factor these costs in over an extended period these costs can be better value?

I have done the following to my MY02 TD4 3 Door:
Allisport EGR Bypass, DPH Full Silicon Hose set, K&N Performance Air Filter, Inlet Manifold Clean, BMW Crankcase filter, ‘TDI-Tuning.co.uk’ add-on box.

The transformation in overall performance is remarkable, much improved low down torque, better pick up at all revs with much reduced turbo lag, a much free’er revving engine (to well over 4,000 rpm with ease) smoother tick-over AND improvement in MPG too!
Probably what The engine was originally supposed to be like!!

Until I had done the Mods, I averaged about 30-32mpg, since then 38.3mpg! (tank to tank over 2,500+ miles) all roads, including West Country, Scottish Highlands, A Roads, motorways, Greenlaning and daily commuting and Towing a 300kg Trailer!
Plus with the performance increase I’m driving a lot quicker, so may be even better with a light right foot.
One Tank full coming back from Scotland I got 42.6mpg!
I can go from Hampshire to North of Edinburgh easily on One Tank Full with just under a ¼ of a tank left!
For me the TD4 engine is excellent, chain driven so no Cambelt worries, more tunable, gutsy, and probably more reliable?
But I am lucky as my lump is exceptional, absolutely no Oil use, never had to top up the oil/water or other fluids between services!

I have been shouting about how good the FREELANDER is on other sites and in Publications, I have even considered setting up my own website dedicated to FREELANDERS….

Credit where it’s due………
 
Hi all.....
Apologies for the late post, but it was of interest particularly when talking about MPG.
As well as overall use, especially after the comments about coming from a Series to a Freelander! ;)

A ‘good’ Freelander is much better than many give it credit for, Ok they don’t have Low Ratio Box, (but ultra low first gear which is not commonly known) allegedly Low Ground clearance (mines not that bad, with low profile exhaust and ‘tall tyres’) measured the ground clearance and it’s about the same as a Discovery, from the lowest point on the front and back axles (including sump guard)

Agreed they are not Discoveries, and not suggesting for one second that are a direct match, but with good axle articulation, independent 4 wheel suspension, HDC, short front & rear hangover, they are very capable indeed……
And you can get off-road Mods, but they tend to be more expensive, i.e. Sump/Diff Guards, Lift Kits, Uprated Suspension, Wheels/Tyres etc… but with low running costs (i.e. MPG) AND No Welding Each Year as they DO NOT RUST AT ALL, if you factor these costs in over an extended period these costs can be better value?

I have done the following to my MY02 TD4 3 Door:
Allisport EGR Bypass, DPH Full Silicon Hose set, K&N Performance Air Filter, Inlet Manifold Clean, BMW Crankcase filter, ‘TDI-Tuning.co.uk’ add-on box.

The transformation in overall performance is remarkable, much improved low down torque, better pick up at all revs with much reduced turbo lag, a much free’er revving engine (to well over 4,000 rpm with ease) smoother tick-over AND improvement in MPG too!
Probably what The engine was originally supposed to be like!!

Until I had done the Mods, I averaged about 30-32mpg, since then 38.3mpg! (tank to tank over 2,500+ miles) all roads, including West Country, Scottish Highlands, A Roads, motorways, Greenlaning and daily commuting and Towing a 300kg Trailer!
Plus with the performance increase I’m driving a lot quicker, so may be even better with a light right foot.
One Tank full coming back from Scotland I got 42.6mpg!
I can go from Hampshire to North of Edinburgh easily on One Tank Full with just under a ¼ of a tank left!
For me the TD4 engine is excellent, chain driven so no Cambelt worries, more tunable, gutsy, and probably more reliable?
But I am lucky as my lump is exceptional, absolutely no Oil use, never had to top up the oil/water or other fluids between services!

I have been shouting about how good the FREELANDER is on other sites and in Publications, I have even considered setting up my own website dedicated to FREELANDERS….

Credit where it’s due………

Nice write up. :)
 
Hi all.....
Apologies for the late post, but it was of interest particularly when talking about MPG.
As well as overall use, especially after the comments about coming from a Series to a Freelander! ;)

A ‘good’ Freelander is much better than many give it credit for, Ok they don’t have Low Ratio Box, (but ultra low first gear which is not commonly known) allegedly Low Ground clearance (mines not that bad, with low profile exhaust and ‘tall tyres’) measured the ground clearance and it’s about the same as a Discovery, from the lowest point on the front and back axles (including sump guard)

Agreed they are not Discoveries, and not suggesting for one second that are a direct match, but with good axle articulation, independent 4 wheel suspension, HDC, short front & rear hangover, they are very capable indeed……
And you can get off-road Mods, but they tend to be more expensive, i.e. Sump/Diff Guards, Lift Kits, Uprated Suspension, Wheels/Tyres etc… but with low running costs (i.e. MPG) AND No Welding Each Year as they DO NOT RUST AT ALL, if you factor these costs in over an extended period these costs can be better value?

I have done the following to my MY02 TD4 3 Door:
Allisport EGR Bypass, DPH Full Silicon Hose set, K&N Performance Air Filter, Inlet Manifold Clean, BMW Crankcase filter, ‘TDI-Tuning.co.uk’ add-on box.

The transformation in overall performance is remarkable, much improved low down torque, better pick up at all revs with much reduced turbo lag, a much free’er revving engine (to well over 4,000 rpm with ease) smoother tick-over AND improvement in MPG too!
Probably what The engine was originally supposed to be like!!

Until I had done the Mods, I averaged about 30-32mpg, since then 38.3mpg! (tank to tank over 2,500+ miles) all roads, including West Country, Scottish Highlands, A Roads, motorways, Greenlaning and daily commuting and Towing a 300kg Trailer!
Plus with the performance increase I’m driving a lot quicker, so may be even better with a light right foot.
One Tank full coming back from Scotland I got 42.6mpg!
I can go from Hampshire to North of Edinburgh easily on One Tank Full with just under a ¼ of a tank left!
For me the TD4 engine is excellent, chain driven so no Cambelt worries, more tunable, gutsy, and probably more reliable?
But I am lucky as my lump is exceptional, absolutely no Oil use, never had to top up the oil/water or other fluids between services!

I have been shouting about how good the FREELANDER is on other sites and in Publications, I have even considered setting up my own website dedicated to FREELANDERS….

Credit where it’s due………


Agreed, relay good wright up and i will try some of those improvements on mine as time goes on.
 
Did I read that correctly? You claim to be getting 2,500+ miles on a tank full?....

thats what i thought he meant, then realised he meant over 2500 miles filling up full tank to full tank he averaged that mpg

only way it'd do 2500 miles to a tank is on the back of a transporter :D
 
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