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fandango



Member Since: 23 Jul 2007
Location: Jersey
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Jersey 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Stornoway Grey

Installed the Sunroof version of bars myself last week on 1 day old FL2 so was a bit disturbed by having to cut 24mm holes in plactic roof trim Sad . That said, the process was fairly straight forward and they haven't fallen off yet! Smile Mine had a label that said only fit to vehicle with sunroof.

Post #5325 9th Aug 2007 7:45 am
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mack



Member Since: 30 Jul 2007
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England 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Sumatra Black
Fitted The Roof Rails -Sunroof Model

Finally got my rails, fitted them in under 1 hour, fairly straightforward, you do worry about drilling a hole in the plastic, provided you use a piece of wood as a drill stand no problems. Looks great, and my wife even commented that the FL2 looks better with the rails! Added the Thule bars (775 feet and 769 square bars) as recommended by Thule, I am happy as Larry!

Post #5413 10th Aug 2007 7:59 pm
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Icarus



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How about the noise while driving? And any difference noticed in the fuel consumption? VW Tiguan or Freelander 2 that's the question...

Post #5417 10th Aug 2007 9:04 pm
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pmcg



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Sumatra Black

Without wishing to sound too negative, does anybody think the roof bars look out of proportion on Freelander 2. Firstly, the front part seems too high in comparison with the rest of the car. Secondly, why is the transverse bar required? We are always told that roof racks create extra drag and therefore increase fuel consumption. Both these design points will do exactly that as well as spoiling the classy looks of the vehicle.

Post #5432 11th Aug 2007 12:22 pm
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carlfraz



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

pmcg, I agree they do look really high. Been to the stealer today to see my replacement car which has the roof bars fitted and they do look really odd, much higher than I expected. I hope Land Rover will supply a 'step up' to help me reach my loads that i put on the roof. I think an oxygen tank may come in handy too as I am sure the air is very thin at those altitudes Laughing

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Post #5760 24th Aug 2007 11:27 pm
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lrlr2



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Germany 2008 LR2 i6 SE Auto Nazca Sand
Re: Fitted The Roof Rails -Sunroof Model

mack wrote:
Finally got my rails, fitted them in under 1 hour, fairly straightforward, you do worry about drilling a hole in the plastic, provided you use a piece of wood as a drill stand no problems. Looks great, and my wife even commented that the FL2 looks better with the rails! Added the Thule bars (775 feet and 769 square bars) as recommended by Thule, I am happy as Larry!


pictures please Mr. Green

Post #5764 25th Aug 2007 7:46 am
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carlfraz



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Got the replacement car with roof rails Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy fed up already with the whistling between 30 and 70mph Big Cry Big Cry Big Cry Trip back to the dealer with these as I'm really not happy.

Hasn't anybody else noticed this????? Its the sunroof version that I have fitted???

Please help

Post #5994 3rd Sep 2007 9:39 am
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wheatonshunter



Member Since: 29 Apr 2007
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Netherlands 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 S Auto Tonga Green

Yes, Carlfraz, I have the same experience: whistling like a bird at 40 and faster... Confused
I have the sunroof.

Wheatonshunter

Post #6016 3rd Sep 2007 2:55 pm
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lrlr2



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Germany 2008 LR2 i6 SE Auto Nazca Sand

all should take note... the LR2 loves to drive faster than 40, when you do, it whistles in utter happiness....its in the manual very small print I might add..

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ColoradoLR2



Member Since: 17 Apr 2007
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United States 2007 LR2 i6 SE Auto Narvik Black

Fitted the roof rails and crossbars last week, took a little over an hour. Had the help of a friend, which definitely made it go more smoothly. Nothing too tricky though.

I have not noticed any whistling from the rails, although it does seem a bit noisier when the sunroof is open. I may try and reposition the front crossbar further back so that it's not above the opening when the roof is open. Greg East
Loveland, Colorado
USA
'08 LR2 Hers
'93 740i Mine
'87 944 turbo Mistress

Post #6019 3rd Sep 2007 4:07 pm
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defkalion



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Greece 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Just got my new roof rails (the sunroof version) which replaced the old ones (non-sunroof) given to me by mistake. Have not tried the car with the new ones yet. I will do tonight and let you know. The non-sunroof version was terrible. The whisling Whistle made all the sheep from the local mountain shepherd follow me. Sheep Sheep Sheep Sheep It was apparent from 40km/h! Hope this stops tonight - maybe should take the sheep back first. Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter

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NightFox



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Tambora Flame

Hmmm, this has got me worried now. Never had any whistling with the roof rails on my non-sunroof FL2, but now I'm just about to order rails for my sunroofed FL2, and I hear about this. Is there anyone with the sunroof-version rails who isn't encountering whistling?

Post #6041 3rd Sep 2007 6:29 pm
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Icarus



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This is what I was affraid for when I asked the other day. Furthermore... the fuel economy may be worst after the installation of the roof rails. I suspect the crossbar is the one causing this phenomenon. Evil or Very Mad

Probably a good idea if all owners should turn in a complaint (via the dealers) and urge LR to come up with a solution...
If I had my FL2 I would join the list.
Who else will join and sign? A list with names and a description of the problem, speed, noise, fuel economy might be a better idea Idea than sending in individual compaints.

Rob VW Tiguan or Freelander 2 that's the question...

Post #6046 3rd Sep 2007 6:50 pm
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ColoradoLR2



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United States 2007 LR2 i6 SE Auto Narvik Black

NightFox wrote:
Hmmm, this has got me worried now. Never had any whistling with the roof rails on my non-sunroof FL2, but now I'm just about to order rails for my sunroofed FL2, and I hear about this. Is there anyone with the sunroof-version rails who isn't encountering whistling?


No whistling from our sunroof-version rails. Greg East
Loveland, Colorado
USA
'08 LR2 Hers
'93 740i Mine
'87 944 turbo Mistress

Post #6049 3rd Sep 2007 6:57 pm
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NightFox



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Tambora Flame

Icarus wrote:
This is what I was affraid for when I asked the other day. Furthermore... the fuel economy may be worst after the installation of the roof rails. I suspect the crossbar is the one causing this phenomenon. Evil or Very Mad

Probably a good idea if all owners should turn in a complaint (via the dealers) and urge LR to come up with a solution...
If I had my FL2 I would join the list.
Who else will join and sign? A list with names and a description of the problem, speed, noise, fuel economy might be a better idea Idea than sending in individual compaints.

Rob


I should stress that with my original XS (i.e. no sunroof) when I had the bars fitted I didn't notice any significant increase in noise or decrease in fuel consumption. Why are you so keen to start/join a list to complain when you don't even know if you'll have anything to complain about?

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