Hi, Just registered and uploaded some pictures, hope you all approve of modifications?  2007 GS TD4, Narvik Black, Privacy Glass, Chrome Tubes, HSE alloys, Clear repeaters, detachable tow bar and retro fit Sony Sat Nav

Yep, looks neat and in the only colour that FL2's should be in, complete with tinted windows. A very small point, can't make my mind up about the side steps/tubes.

nice

Like the black with chrome tube

Mirror caps next  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

For me the tubes look better whereas the steps look too bulky buts its my personal opinion. Not sure about the chrome mirror covers though  2007 GS TD4, Narvik Black, Privacy Glass, Chrome Tubes, HSE alloys, Clear repeaters, detachable tow bar and retro fit Sony Sat Nav

I have the black tubes on mine as i found the steps got in the way getting in and they get in the way when you go off road  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

What is the point of fitting the side tubes - But if it for looks alone you can keep them to yourself  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.

tubes protect the underneath of the car / car sills when off roading too as they are set lower than the car itself  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Or do they just get in the way when off-roading? In any case any damage to the rubber/plastic side covers on the bottom of the door/sills can easliy be replaced. If the damage is greater I dont think tubes would help much In addition they must get in the way when washing the car and probably be a source of rust in time. Dont think they give the FL2 a better apperiance either, but everybody to there own I guess  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.

I fitted my tubes with the express intention of irritating AndyC...job done  At work
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Yes they do rub on the crest of a hill sometimes, but i would rather have that and the occassional need for a little paint on them, than ripping off the plastic trim and scratching it on the the ground.

I also think it fills a gap between the cars wheels giving it a more pleasing look than with out.

As you say each to their own  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

chicken george wrote:

I fitted my tubes with the express intention of irritating AndyC...job done

Wrong CG - not irritated at all, just making a point of view If you guys want to fit bits and peices to an otherwise smart vehicle that up to you. If I should add stuff it has to be for good practical reasons (except the clear indicators) and not for vain custom apperences. But as I said - everybody to thier own  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.

Side tubes also act as an extended mud flap keeping your shiny paint work clean, I learnt this from the standard tubes fitted to my pickup so decided to fit tubes on my FL2  At work
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They also play a nice musical tune when you drive down a gravel track, so if they are deflecting stones its also less marks on the side of the car too  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

npinks wrote:

They also play a nice musical tune when you drive down a gravel track, so if they are deflecting stones its also less marks on the side of the car too

I normally whistle or turn the music full blast  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.

AndyC wrote:

I normally whistle

careful your false teeth might fall out  At work
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