I wouldn't take this forum to "THE DRAGONS DEN" if you ever want to get some extra funding

I know that you wanted feedback, so far its not looking too good but not everything is to everybodies taste or requirements

By all means keep asking questions, if you don't understand what peoples opinions are, things can not progress forward.

Are you developing anything else for the FL2, some would like to see underbody protection for the fuel tank etc, more low profile roof bars etc spot lamp kits. Side protection strips for the doors etc. Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Constructive comment: what I'd really like is a "lidded something" for the centre console between the seats.

I don't dislike the first alternative, but I agree that the LR one integrates better with the car. What I would like to see on my FL2 is things which would make it look a bit more G4. Something to put a winch on, plus extra underneath protection. A G4 style roof rack would also be nice.

Makes it look like an FL1

Definately not on my Christmas list...............looks . ______________________
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mburton2 wrote:

OK, I need to re-word that a little...
Part of the NCAP testing is pedestrian safety, which the FL2 scores top-marks in....

The Original Freelander scored pretty low, but the FL2 got top-marks...so there is not really (That I can see) a reason for adding this.....UNLESS it provides additional fixing points, that could be used to add spot lights??
OR, you like it..THAT part is down to the individual

But then the only 3 star car (worth a little look at) in our small 4X4 rating is a Toyota RAV 4 with a score of 21, but the driver/passenger safety is even less. A lot less green and a lot of yellow or orange

In my opinion look after the driver and passenger as they will most likely be family or friends. if a pedestrain runs out yes they'll be injured, most like quiet badly, I would feel sorry for them, then angry that the didn't learn the Green Cross Code.

But family comes first.....
Then vehicle looks......
then pedestrians......

Out of interest, what star rating would the bumber make the FL2 go to  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

I honestly don't know what star rating the Freelander 2 would get as we have not tested it yet. It would have a difference on the actual score for sure but as to how much we will have to wait until it's tested and ask Euro NCAP to rate the results.
Based on other vehicles I would GUESS probably 3. But that is only a guess.

This Euro NCAP thing is really interesting (partly because my dealer yesterday told me the FL2 was "very good" for the pedestrian safety rating). But I've looked through quite a few of the listings (not all) & most cars seem to be rated zero, one or two - with as far as I've noticed only some of the Honda's getting a 3star rating.
Not that that makes it ok, but it does mean that relatively th FL2 isn't as bad as it sounds, altho like most (?all) cars it could be better.

I've gotta say i find it kinda ugly and not in keeping with the style of the vehicle, the styling of the front is very subtle on the FL2, yet already very functional ~ lets all be honest here, we buy the FL2 because we like the existing styling ~ if pedestrian protection was at the very top of your wish list when buying a car then you would buy a car with a spongy front bumper and restricted to 30mph ~ safe but totally impractical. GS with the Leather Pack ~ Zermatt Silver

I agree with Viking - hitting a Norwegian Moose is like hitting a brick wall at 60mph, so I dont think this plastic screw on thing would help at all! I cant really understand anybody fitting such a monstrosity on the front of a FL2 for looks and as for protection, well we do have comprehensive insurance dont we?

What an awfull apendage. What does it weigh and what is its affect on the vehicle dynamics stuck out in frt of the axle line. Its only advantage could be if it diables the frt parking sensors. Make mine a large one. still pining for my 3dr, no removeable hardtop, no drop glass tailgate, no roof rack, no pockets everywhere to stow all that man kit

Definately not my cup of tea and would not dream of putting something like that on the front of the car....but I also wouldn't dream of putting one of those ugly C N's on the back either

Seriously though, the bar does seem to substantially improve pedestrian safety, which is an area the small 4x4's are poor in. I would say that people will buy them to improve the safety factor of their vehicle, but I would expect it would be those from the older generations, so the market will be very small for it.

Nice to see someone asking an opinion on a product, so good job there

Thanks for all the comments guys, really appreciated, even though not really what we had hoped for. I wish you all a merry Christmas and a great new year. We have noted some of the requests for other products, such as the lidded something for between the seats as we used to make one of theose for Landrover for Freelander 1. I'm off to check to see if we still have the tooling for it.
Please check out the bespoke bar we designed to try and encourage Landrover to take it like the Disco 3 one we make. https://www.freel2.com/gallery/displayimag...&pos=0

Happy Christmas everyone!!

pthomp52 wrote:

We have noted some of the requests for other products, such as the lidded something for between the seats as we used to make one of theose for Landrover for Freelander 1. I'm off to check to see if we still have the tooling for it.

pthomp52 wrote:

Thanks for all the comments guys, really appreciated, even though not really what we had hoped for. I wish you all a merry Christmas and a great new year. We have noted some of the requests for other products, such as the lidded something for between the seats as we used to make one of theose for Landrover for Freelander 1. I'm off to check to see if we still have the tooling for it.
Please check out the bespoke bar we designed to try and encourage Landrover to take it like the Disco 3 one we make. https://www.freel2.com/gallery/displayimag...&pos=0

Happy Christmas everyone!!

By all means please come back and use the forum as a sounding board for any future developments.

Don't be swayed by our views we are only a small percentage of the Freelander 2 owners out there, many who may like your design and product and it maybe what they are looking for.

If your design team wants to ask thoughts of any pre-development products or needs pop back and ask the questions.

Have a Merry Christmas too, and very merry new year. Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis