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chrismg



Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: South West
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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Baltic Blue
Rear window 'Spray'

Is it just me or does the LR2 seem to be bad for spray on the rear screen? Even when wiper is on it becomes unclear between sweeps compred to other cars I have had. eg. Honda CRV,Freelander 1,Disco,Crusier and other hatchbacks.

I have the LR roofrack/rails fitted, is this potential cause or are all LR2's blighted with this airflow issue?

I have not got mud flaps on the car as I think the cost for LR's are bloody stupid, but I'm thinking I may have to change my mind!

Is a rear spoiler a better way to change the airflow accros rear window?

Anybody not got this problem, is it just the rain on the M5 and ijn the SouthWest that causes this?

PS No problem with spray issue in the sun, so the solution maybe not go out in the rain.

Post #12873 10th Jan 2008 2:45 pm
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muddywheels



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Not just you - I have same problem with front and rear wipers Sad

Last week drove back from scotland in snow and ice and wipers were useless Evil or Very Mad

I have not fitted roof bars yet or accessories - waiting until I am sure of reliability Wink

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Steves' fl2



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Hi,

I don't have any problems with the front, but like you the rear of the car is blighted with spray.

I would be interested to hear how well mud flaps operate.

Steve Remenber, Life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, love truely, laugh uncontrollably and never regret anything that made you smile.

Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4 HSE (Auto)
Gorgeous Stornoway with Ebony &
Side Steps

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Dave



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Got mudflaps on mine and the rear window still gets blighted with spray in the wet. ______________________
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Steves' fl2



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Perhaps its only designed to drive on dry days Thud Remenber, Life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, love truely, laugh uncontrollably and never regret anything that made you smile.

Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4 HSE (Auto)
Gorgeous Stornoway with Ebony &
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brian27



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UKdave104 wrote:
Got mudflaps on mine and the rear window still gets blighted with spray in the wet.


+1 2007 fl2 narvik black ,chrome mirrors,side steps,tinted windows,20" kahn wheels,6000k xenon conversion,black leather,garmin nuvi satnav,silver vision indicator bulbs,clear side repeaters.

Post #12890 10th Jan 2008 9:33 pm
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PA51 ELY



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HST Manual Stornoway Grey

Chrismg

I too am a user of the glorious M5, having driven into Exeter this morning (fri 11th) with Mud Flaps, Side Steps, Clear indicators, LED's in the boot I can sadly say nothing prevents spray from spoiling my view of all those envious people I overtake!

Perhaps a Caravan would help Laughing

Answer is to keep wiping your rear end at regular intervals

See you on the M5! Thumbs Up

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chicken george



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"Perhaps a Caravan would help"


Yes by slowing all traffic down to a speed that doesn't cause spray Laughing

Post #12908 11th Jan 2008 9:41 am
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wildrover



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Re: Rear window 'Spray'

chrismg wrote:

Is a rear spoiler a better way to change the airflow accros rear window?



The rear spoiler doesn't help either... Out with the old (2007 SE)
In with the new (2012 Dynamic with everything). Now also gone.

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scotster



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If you can't keep the spray actually off how about applying Aquapel or that stuff they put on ferry windows to keep them clean?

It would help I guess...maybe... '57 GS TD4 in Stornoway. Privacy, Leather, Tred Cills. From ebay etc.. 18" 12 spoke HSE alloys, rear spoiler, clear side repeaters with clear leds, led interior light to replace bulbs, sports exhaust trim, TomTom 720.
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chicken george



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"that stuff they put on ferry windows"




seagull poo?

Post #12940 11th Jan 2008 10:03 pm
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