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thb



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Dorko wrote:
So whats the Freelander like in Soft Sand?

Thsi weekend i went out for some 4WDin with my mate in his Nissan Narva and it was awesome, however a few times we needed to use the low torque gears.

Would the Freelander cope with this, as it does have this option?

Dorko


I've driven the LR2 a number of times in sand and it performed brilliantly. So long as you drop the tyre pressures, use sand mode WITH ESP OFF, and read the sand - remember, momentum is key, then the LR2 is pretty capable.
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Dorko



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Yeah, after watching this on you tube... i think it should be a excellent soft roader!



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Mounty



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Another problem area seems the exhaust. It looks like it can get easy damaged especially the pipe of the diesel sticking out . What is the expierence. How do I protect it and can I modify the pipe?

lowlander Daniel
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never noticed it to be a problem with the exhaust, not had any mud of any scrape marks where it has made contact, thought my towbar did come into contact quite abit

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rmbillington



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When I did my LR Experience, the modification they made to protect the exhaust was to fit a towbar. They said that they did it to all Freelanders, as the towbar takes a lot of abuse, and saves the exhaust. It's not guaranteed, but will stop a lot.

There are a few choices for the old FL, not sure if anything could be modifyed for the FL2

Rich
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Dorko



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That is one ugly bar. Surely thats not the standard LR one?

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Dorko wrote:
That is one ugly bar. Surely thats not the standard LR one?

Dorko



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it is a standard LR bar, I presume it will be different to the Austrailian bar

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npinks wrote:
it is a standard LR bar, I presume it will be different to the Austrailian bar

Its the mud that makes it look ugly Laughing


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than not on my cars towbar

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new CG service, free conversion from fixed to removable tow bar ...call for details Laughing At work
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Respectable FL2 owners already have removable tow-bars, so CG's new venture will soon go conk Rolling with laughter 2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
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shame I've already invested in a gas axe Laughing , saying that even removable bars can be made more removable. At work
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chicken george wrote:
shame I've already invested in a gas axe Laughing , saying that even removable bars can be made more removable.


and gas axes can be used for de-feathering chickens Shocked (or so I am told) Laughing 2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
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The FL2 is great in sand, just turn off DSC in the really soft sand because it like to kill the engine because the wheels are slipping too much. 2007 TD4 SE
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