Sorry if this is in wrong section.
I'm new to freelanders so curious about several things.

Can you retro fit xenon headlights without to much hastle?
Is there a change over date from 149 to 159 bhp engines?
I really want to fit a hst kit where is the best/cheapest place to get it from?
Any common faults other than diff bearings I need to look out for?
I've read so many reviews about wind noise but I don't seem to see what people are talking about, what's people's thoughts?

Thanks in advance kris

Morning Kris and welcome

Xenon headlights can be retro fitted but may require a change to the wiring loom depending on what year the car is etc and all model years will require a software edit in the CCF (Car configuration files) to enable Xenon

160bhp TD4 were from 2006 - early 2010 (no DPF)(manual or auto)
150bhp TD4 were from late 2010 (with DPF)(manual or auto)
190bhp SD4 were from late 2010 to 2015 (with DPF)(auto only)

HST/Sport/Dynamic kits can be bought via the usual ebay, gumtree etc but rarely as a complete kit. Powerfuluk.co.uk do a complete Sport/Dynamic kit or go direct to LR (very expensive)

Common faults - just check check and check again like you would with any car, lots of info on this forum what to look for in particular

Wind noise... lets face it, its not the most aerodynamic of designs and the wing mirrors are huge

hope that helps

Rog

Kris, your profile suggests you have a 2008 SD4? Happy to be corrected, but I thought that engine was introduced in late 2010?

Assuming you have a pre-facelift model using standard H7 bulbs, I would leave well alone. I think most comments on here suggest that the post-facelift xenon upgrade reduced the efficacy.

I find that, correctly set, the H7 headlights are good, but result in me getting flashed by oncoming drivers. I therefore use the internal beam level adjustment to keep them at their lowest, leaving me scope to raise them again at night on remote roads where greater distance is of use to see the deer.

Edit: cross-posted with Rog who confirms the SD4 introduction date. 2005 D3 2.7 Auto
Previously:
2010 MY FL2 TD4e GS - Now gone at 199,500 miles, about 135,000 of them mine.
‘93 Defender 110 200TDi CSW
‘87 Defender 90 4 cyl Petrol
‘83 110 CSW V8 - best ever!
Range Rover 2-door V8 (not sure of year - 4-speed box and vacuum diff switch)
Series III SWB Diesel

I'm guessing face-lift comes in from 2010?

Krisrt wrote:

I've read so many reviews about wind noise but I don't seem to see what people are talking about, what's people's thoughts?

Just eat less beans  FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

Krisrt wrote:

I'm guessing face-lift comes in from 2010?

Krisrt wrote:

I'm guessing face-lift comes in from 2010?

RogB wrote:

Morning Kris and welcome

Xenon headlights can be retro fitted but may require a change to the wiring loom depending on what year the car is etc and all model years will require a software edit in the CCF (Car configuration files) to enable Xenon

160bhp TD4 were from 2006 - early 2010 (no DPF)(manual or auto)
150bhp TD4 were from late 2010 (with DPF)(manual or auto)
190bhp SD4 were from late 2010 to 2015 (with DPF)(auto only)

HST/Sport/Dynamic kits can be bought via the usual ebay, gumtree etc but rarely as a complete kit. Powerfuluk.co.uk do a complete Sport/Dynamic kit or go direct to LR (very expensive)

Common faults - just check check and check again like you would with any car, lots of info on this forum what to look for in particular

Wind noise... lets face it, its not the most aerodynamic of designs and the wing mirrors are huge

hope that helps

Rog

No, it was auto only.

.

I changed my halogen bulbs to Osram Nightbreakers, which is a common cheap and easy upgrade for your headlights. Updated- Waiting for a Scotland v England 6 Nations home win. 24th Feb 2018
Gone-1972 88 SWB Soft top
Gone-1981 24v FFR Lightweight
Gone-2009 Freelander 2 TD4 GS manual
Gone before it bankrupted me- 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto
2013 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto

“190hp manual”

Yes and no, they only made the manual available on the DS. 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200

Don't forget the dreaded 2011 hesitation problem with (some) early facelifts. There is a whole thread on it. 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE

mcsimmo wrote:

I changed my halogen bulbs to Osram Nightbreakers, which is a common cheap and easy upgrade for your headlights.

Worms wrote:

Kris, your profile suggests you have a 2008 SD4? Happy to be corrected, but I thought that engine was introduced in late 2010?

Assuming you have a pre-facelift model using standard H7 bulbs, I would leave well alone. I think most comments on here suggest that the post-facelift xenon upgrade reduced the efficacy.

I find that, correctly set, the H7 headlights are good, but result in me getting flashed by oncoming drivers. I therefore use the internal beam level adjustment to keep them at their lowest, leaving me scope to raise them again at night on remote roads where greater distance is of use to see the deer.

Edit: cross-posted with Rog who confirms the SD4 introduction date.

j77 wrote:

“190hp manual”

Yes and no, they only made the manual available on the DS.