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klwinton

Member Since: 02 Jul 2012
Location: Ellon
Posts: 14

2012 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Firenze Red

newbie needs help

Hi everyone!!

I have just done the deal on a new Freelander 2 XS. Down sized from a 2008 D3 SE.

My D3 had a few additions like D4 grille mod, D4 tail lights, side bars etc so my question is to you all is.........what do I do to this one?????

My first job is a tow bar. The dealer wanted almost a grand to fit one so its going to be a DIY job and suggestions would be good for best options, but what else should I do to it!

Regards

Kenny

2nd Jul 2012 8:04 pm

Dave

Member Since: 04 Jul 2007
Location: Somewhere Near You
Posts: 2666

2012 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Indus Silver

Can't help with your question, but welcome to the group ______________________
2011 Full Fat RR 4.4 TDV8
2012 FL2 SD4 Auto HSE
2013 Kawasaki Versys 650

2nd Jul 2012 8:16 pm

GSMY11

Member Since: 23 Oct 2010
Location: North Scotland
Posts: 74

2011 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Lago Grey

Hi Kenny,

Where did you buy your FL2? T&C?

2nd Jul 2012 8:17 pm

klwinton

Member Since: 02 Jul 2012
Location: Ellon
Posts: 14

Yeah T & C

Looking for a bit cheaper motoring and the disco had 70k miles on it so time for a change. Get it on Saturday if DVLA perform with the number plate transfer.

Thanks for the welcome Dave

2nd Jul 2012 8:24 pm

Dave

Member Since: 04 Jul 2007
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Saturday you say?, might see you there, I'll be picking up the FFRR then ______________________
2011 Full Fat RR 4.4 TDV8
2012 FL2 SD4 Auto HSE
2013 Kawasaki Versys 650

2nd Jul 2012 9:07 pm

klwinton

Member Since: 02 Jul 2012
Location: Ellon
Posts: 14

Had a couple of FFRR but the running costs do my head in. Decided to retire early so been coming down the range. Don't like the evoque, I keep thinking someone has sat on the back of it and squashed it!!!

2nd Jul 2012 9:19 pm

mudslinger

Member Since: 10 Jun 2010
Location: Deep in a cave in the hills
Posts: 1035

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Sumatra Black

Re: newbie needs help

klwinton wrote:
Hi everyone!!

I have just done the deal on a new Freelander 2 XS. Down sized from a 2008 D3 SE.

My D3 had a few additions like D4 grille mod, D4 tail lights, side bars etc so my question is to you all is.........what do I do to this one?????

My first job is a tow bar. The dealer wanted almost a grand to fit one so its going to be a DIY job and suggestions would be good for best options, but what else should I do to it!

Regards

Kenny

Have a look at duckworths (site sponser ) they were doing a deal the other day on tow bars
Any probs ask for dan at duckworths had very good service and prices from him (either e mail or landline ) Wales
Were the mud is thicker, and the ruts are deeper.
(And we have the water to wash it off, and more on the way..! )
Sd4 and chrome Ar*e piece, Auto box for best fun
09 Xs Gone
12 xs Gone
HSE with Leather seats and 4 years warrenty.. staying for now !

2nd Jul 2012 9:28 pm

bigalf1961

Member Since: 14 Mar 2011
Location: manchester
Posts: 846

2011 Freelander 2 TD4_e XS Manual Lago Grey

hi towbar is a diy job i believe it just bolts on and the electrics are plugs so you should not go wrong what i would do is get an independent tow bar company to fit so there is not any warranty issues if you get my drift manchester tow bars did mine all in for £210 quid i did not have mine programmed at the dealers if yours is auto it may be advisable to have this done as i believe that when you plug ur trailer in the auto box senses this and changes its operating mode rainy-city
xs

3rd Jul 2012 5:33 am

klwinton

Member Since: 02 Jul 2012
Location: Ellon
Posts: 14

Do you need a Faultmate to do the change to the car or is there another option?

3rd Jul 2012 3:43 pm

bigalf1961

Member Since: 14 Mar 2011
Location: manchester
Posts: 846

as far as i know he said that the pugs are at the end of the loom and the interface just plus in to this and you're away
phone a company called ge middleton up they do a good mail order service and technical back up0161 872 0923 or vist www.ge middleton look for city road address

if you are only wiring up the normal N socket you should not have any warranty issues but if you are wiring up the S socket just be mindful that if you have any alternator problems the dealer will probably try to blame it on who fitted the electrics i was offerd a genuine l/rover interface for £80.00 from the tow bar company rainy-city
xs

3rd Jul 2012 7:18 pm

Mona Geeza

Member Since: 22 May 2010
Location: Devon
Posts: 1293

2010 Freelander 2 TD4_e XS Manual Stornoway Grey

bigalf1961 wrote:
as far as i know he said that the pugs are at the end of the loom

To go with the Poodle lights then

4th Jul 2012 7:48 pm

Moondog

Member Since: 23 Jun 2012
Location: Johannesburg
Posts: 36

2012 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Indus Silver

bigalf1961 wrote:
as far as i know he said that the pugs are at the end of the loom ....

To go with the Poodle lights then

Are these only of much use when it has been raining cats and dogs ?

5th Jul 2012 2:45 pm

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