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sro



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When pigs fly

I thought you all would enjoy this:

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My friends measured the distance after: I was in the air for about 24 feet (7.3 meters). Installed a hitch, stock roof rack, mantec skid plates, General Grabbers AT2 255/60/R18, and a rear access ladder. Also made a hitch-mount for the winch. Looking to install a front hitch, rooft-top basket, and lift kit.

Tracking modifications and off-road experiences here: http://sam.odio.com/lr2/
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landy19840



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Any damage upon landing???
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muddywheels



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One careful owner Whistle

Great shot Thumbs Up Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

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sro



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Impact caused the airbags and the seat belt tensioner detonator to go off (meaning I'll have to replace both). Other than that, no damage.

Dropping by the dealership today to pick up a new seatbelt Whistle Installed a hitch, stock roof rack, mantec skid plates, General Grabbers AT2 255/60/R18, and a rear access ladder. Also made a hitch-mount for the winch. Looking to install a front hitch, rooft-top basket, and lift kit.

Tracking modifications and off-road experiences here: http://sam.odio.com/lr2/
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muddywheels



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sro wrote:
Impact caused the airbags and the seat belt tensioner detonator to go off (meaning I'll have to replace both). Other than that, no damage.

Dropping by the home today to pick up a new pair of pants Whistle
 Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!
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sro



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Here's the entire set if you think it's photoshopped: http://sam.odio.com/2012/06/02/jumping-my-lr2/ Installed a hitch, stock roof rack, mantec skid plates, General Grabbers AT2 255/60/R18, and a rear access ladder. Also made a hitch-mount for the winch. Looking to install a front hitch, rooft-top basket, and lift kit.

Tracking modifications and off-road experiences here: http://sam.odio.com/lr2/
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sro



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muddywheels wrote:
sro wrote:
Impact caused the airbags and the seat belt tensioner detonator to go off (meaning I'll have to replace both). Other than that, no damage.

Dropping by the home today to pick up a new pair of pants Whistle


Rolling with laughter Installed a hitch, stock roof rack, mantec skid plates, General Grabbers AT2 255/60/R18, and a rear access ladder. Also made a hitch-mount for the winch. Looking to install a front hitch, rooft-top basket, and lift kit.

Tracking modifications and off-road experiences here: http://sam.odio.com/lr2/
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D99



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muddywheels wrote:
One careful owner Whistle

Great shot Thumbs Up

lol..

Nice pics as always sro, keep them coming!
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muddywheels



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Bow down Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!
Post #144784 2nd Jun 2012 10:22 pm
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alex_pescaru



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Take of the lower engine and gearbox shield.
You'll find there a lot of sand and maybe damage.
The construction and moulding of the shield, in a touch down like this and at this angle, permit a lot of dirt to enter. Also check the lower front frame and maybe the radiators.
I know, because, by mistake, I've flyed like this on the beach, too.
It was because of a sand level difference. And it was at a smaller speed.
At the end, fortunatelly, without any damage.
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iain cooper



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brilliant picture, but I don't see the point in doing this with your car ??

I must be getting old !! Smile

Iain
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Captain Worm



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I think its awesome Bow down Bow down Bow down Thumbs Up Freelander 2 TD4 Auto, SE, Narvik Black, Alpaca full leather, Rear Headrest Entertainment System, 6 CD, 18 HSE Wheels, Privicy tints
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Bugblatter



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Agreed. Awesome shot! Bow down 2013 RR Evoque Pure Tech
2012 TD4 GS Auto Orkney Grey - gone
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sro



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@alex - I haven't yet taken off the engine skid plate and probably won't until the vehicle needs an oil change (in about a month or so). However I have inspected the area. There's very little sand...which is probably because I have the mantec front skid plate installed. There's also very little damage. There's a small dent in the oil cooler from the front hitch receiver I had installed earlier this month but that's about it.

Drove the car home (500km) afterwards. No problems at all (other than the lack of seatbelt/airbag). Installed a hitch, stock roof rack, mantec skid plates, General Grabbers AT2 255/60/R18, and a rear access ladder. Also made a hitch-mount for the winch. Looking to install a front hitch, rooft-top basket, and lift kit.

Tracking modifications and off-road experiences here: http://sam.odio.com/lr2/
Post #144892 4th Jun 2012 5:41 pm
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alex_pescaru



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sro wrote:
I have the mantec front skid plate installed.

Then it's understandable. I don't have it and therefore, on my case, it was a lot of sand there...
By airbags you mean the two driver airbags - knee and steering wheel ?
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