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Why so few aftermarket products?

As per subject, I was wondering whether anyone here could shed some light on why there appears to be so few aftermarket products, modifications etc available for the FL2, especially in comparison with the FL1 for example, which seems to have quite a range available.

I'm not comparing with the defender etc because that's just very different, but if you had say a 3 series then you would find stacks of performance modifications available, so why isn't there a demand for FL2 bits, things such as spacers, struts, springs, snorkels, lift kits?

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It bugs me to
I suspect as the cars get cheaper with age etc, people will start using them off road more
If lots of people created a demand I would have thault manufacturers would start making more
I have emailed lots for aftermarket goodis
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It is strange isn't it?! And frustrating. Evil or Very Mad
Should we set up a rota for calling manufacturers asking about products??? Thumbs Up

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I'am really surprised there is not a company making a lift kit

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I'm not where I want to be with mine at the moment, haven't even got the guards yet, but I would love both guards, a 2" lift and a snorkel /breathers. Let alone a winch bumper Very Happy

Then it might be worth telling the insurance companies of mods lol...

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There is a 2" lift kit on a well known auction site. Not just the limited amount of accessories, most that are available are very cheap quality, I paid a fortune for genuine Land Rover seat covers, poor fit; look crap may as well have put bins bags on the seat. I purchased a set for the FL1 they fit like a glove.

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The 2 inch lift is for the early freelander

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Submarine, I know what you mean I've still got a long way to go to
I need to buy a welder to progress , ie snorkel,rock sliders

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ah I have a welder that i'm happy with, it's materials that can be difficult to make nice and fixings. We need to progress the snorkel for sure Thumbs Up

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I'am thinking 76mm for the snorkel now
Lots off stainless steel exhaust bends on flea bay
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I'm sure Matzker used to do a lift kit for FL2 Sophie Alltoft

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Yes and jjj
But why no retailers on such a easy thing to manufacture + research dun already
I feel if there was a snorkel lots off people would fit one just for looks if nothing else
Maybe we should have a poll to see if I'am mad or right Rolling with laughter

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submarine



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thanks Dan, and yes I think if they were available people would be buying!!

What are insurance companies like about home made spacers and that then??

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Mine was ok about a drop in speed rating and different size tires,nfu still not changed them though

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