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csm norman



Member Since: 16 Apr 2015
Location: Fulbourn, Cambs
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United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Santorini Black
Are mud flaps effective?

I am now the owner of a 2011 F2 TD4 XS and am thinking of fitting mud flaps.
The car is Santorini Black, so all the rain and mud splashes are soon evident.
If I fitted mud flaps, would they help
OR
would I be wasting my money.
Thanks

Post #261042 19th Apr 2015 7:38 pm
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losteastview



Member Since: 21 Apr 2013
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 107

United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Indus Silver

Definitely makes a big difference in keeping your Freelander cleaner.
Well worth the money

Post #261043 19th Apr 2015 7:48 pm
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jules



Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Firenze Red

The FL2 OEM flaps are not the easiest to fit - rears are easy but the fronts take time - a mounting plate is inserted behind the wheel arch liner to support the flap. Part of the liner needs cutting with a Stanley knife. I've put them on all 5 of my previous FLs. The current FL2 came with them - but the dealer had done a poor job - probably rushed , mis-aligned, clips missing, screws all rusted at 6 months. I re-installed all 4 - replacing screws and washers with stainless items and bolts instead of screws from Ebay.

You can get almost identical flaps non-OEM significantly cheaper - think they are made of stiffer rubber though. Jules

Post #261065 19th Apr 2015 9:48 pm
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fredastaire



Member Since: 03 Dec 2012
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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Santorini Black

Yes mudflaps work.
.
HOWEVER you need to research on this forum.
.
Members here report pattern non LR as appearing as if moulded from the LR tool yet being brittle, the lugs break off.
.
So....... You will probably only buy genuine LR!!
.
Message Dan at Duckworths for a deal,
.
Dan supplied mine, they are still intact at 2 years. The backs are not the best 'fit'....
.
Kind regards from Fred.
. 2010GS Auto ex Celeb, Santorini Black, 2011 facelift , spoiler, spats, mudflaps, LED footwell lamps, Witter detach,
Other cars:-
1958 & 1959 Austin J40 Pedal Cars under restoration (I make many J40 parts)
If you have an Austin J40 or Pathfinder Pedal Car looking for a new home pls PM me.
2009 Meriva

Post #261077 20th Apr 2015 7:41 am
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douglash



Member Since: 27 Jun 2014
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South Africa 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Fuji White

Mud flaps... yeah, they work, if you never go off road...

Otherwise, don't bother... Smile

Post #261109 20th Apr 2015 11:42 am
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csm norman



Member Since: 16 Apr 2015
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United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Santorini Black

Good point well made.
I think I will be in the 75/25 on/off road brigade.

Fred..how do I contact Dan at duckworths Question

Anyone else had bad experience with non LR flaps...they are certainly a lot cheaper than genuine parts I have noticed.

Thanks

Post #261805 26th Apr 2015 11:56 am
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Stuartc



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Australia 2015 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Aintree Green

Oh Yeah!!!
Unless you want your paint on your rear bumper affected. Same for fronts on door sills.
From what i've seen on here other than factory are not good quality. Failures around fixing points.
I wouldn't have driven out of the dealer unless they'd been fitted!
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Post #261806 26th Apr 2015 12:18 pm
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3disco



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United Kingdom 

I have used the cheap ones on eBay for both my disco3 and freelander and can find nothing wrong with them,served me well for several years,but you pay your money and take your choice! Smile

Post #261810 26th Apr 2015 1:02 pm
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dunkley201



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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

csm norman - you don't need to look far.....

http://www.freel2.com/forum/duckworth-parts-vf30.html 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)

Post #261813 26th Apr 2015 1:32 pm
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csm norman



Member Since: 16 Apr 2015
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United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Santorini Black

Thanks for the link.
Need to learn more about this site then I won't need to ask again.

Post #261842 26th Apr 2015 7:06 pm
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AW14



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United Kingdom 

I have 2 identical [apart from colour] SD4s one with and one without flaps, both go on motorways and off road.

Mudflaps can get damaged off road and cost me about 1mpg in fuel when at motorway speeds....tested on trips around France and in this country. Also both are full serviced, same tyres and mileage in the teens at the moment.

The one with flaps had gloss black painted lower sections and the other has the grey rubbery feel finish.

Post #261850 26th Apr 2015 8:33 pm
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mudslinger



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Wales 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Sumatra Black

If your a "Concrete cruncher " or urban rider no problems ... Thumbs Up Thumbs Up
But if like me you HAVE to go off-road (just to get to the house ) forget it
4inch deep ruts or dead sheep soon rip them off no matter what you stick em on with . Mr. Green Mr. Green 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
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Post #261918 27th Apr 2015 12:58 pm
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fredastaire



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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Santorini Black

One point that has not been mentioned.
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For those of us towing caravans rear mudflaps are a necessity!
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Now wait for CG to jump in!!
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Kind regards from Fred.
. 2010GS Auto ex Celeb, Santorini Black, 2011 facelift , spoiler, spats, mudflaps, LED footwell lamps, Witter detach,
Other cars:-
1958 & 1959 Austin J40 Pedal Cars under restoration (I make many J40 parts)
If you have an Austin J40 or Pathfinder Pedal Car looking for a new home pls PM me.
2009 Meriva

Post #261923 27th Apr 2015 2:29 pm
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Tradewind 35



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Baltic Blue

If you must fit mudflaps it is very simple to break them off by going into a nice rough field. Then your Freelie 2 will be much more capable should you wish to drive on tarmac which has snow thereon. Simple.

Post #262013 27th Apr 2015 11:14 pm
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Past master



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United Kingdom 

mudslinger wrote:
dead sheep soon rip them off no matter what you stick em on with . Mr. Green Mr. Green


Savaged by a dead sheep? That brings back memories! Smile Ex AA Series III LWB Safari - Gone
300TDi Disco (bought new - terrible car) sent back after 18 months
Freelander 1 Estate - leased, given back at end of lease
200TDi Disco (bought from a mate with 100,000 on the clock) - Gone
Disco 2 TD5 - sold and exported to France
FR2 TD4 GS - Gone
FR2 SD4 HSE - Now changed for a DS
New model ex-demo Evoque S 180 in white
Unable to order a new DS, so gave up. Now have a Volvo S90 Recharge.

Post #262060 28th Apr 2015 11:13 am
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