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Trekker1972



Member Since: 18 Jun 2014
Location: Rimini
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Italy 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 S Auto Stornoway Grey

In my country the summer is usually quite hot and I'm very interested to this solution.
I have ordered these sun shades on 16th and I'm waiting for stock availability. At the moment I haven't any updates about a delivery date.
I will send some pictures as soon as I will have received it. MY11 SD4 S

www.spritmonitor.de/en/detail/676513.html

Post #261078 20th Apr 2015 7:50 am
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taztastic



Member Since: 03 Feb 2011
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I ordered a set last Wednesday, 7 days ago.
I received an email almost immediately confirming the order and one the following day from UKMail saying the goods had been collected. Then on late Thursday the tracking information from UKMail changed to delayed.
I left it until Monday this week and contacted UKMail to see what the issue was, I now keep getting a response from customer service that the goods "are on the van for delivery today" these are lies and I am now getting a little hacked off with UKMail as they are clearly not in control of their business. Time to contact the seller now Evil or Very Mad

Post #261380 22nd Apr 2015 6:33 pm
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D-Man



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United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Not sure about vans....UKMail ought to be using horses, wearing ten-gallon hats.... 2011 SD4 HSE Auto
(Previously 2007 TD4 XS Manual)

Post #261383 22nd Apr 2015 7:02 pm
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taztastic



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Well, after the debacle with UKMail, which was sorted out by the supplier, I have received the shades, they come in a nylon transport bag which is good as you can keep them stored safely when not in use.
Fitting instructions, pictorial, are fairly simple to follow but the pictures could be better, that said, it was obvious from the clips and shape of the blinds as to how and were they go.
The two rear windows being the most difficult due to the shape and my car having additional speakers that I had to push the blind past.
The shape of them matches the car but isn't perfect and I might try messing about with them, ie swapping sides to see if they sit better, they look fine from the outside though, it is inside where they appear to sit awkwardly in places. It was cold when I fitted them and started snowing so maybe a few more minutes spent will see them fitting better.
The rear window blind is the one which disappoints, as can be seen from the photo, again, the gap may hide behind the removable panel and look better, the line down the centre is a pity, the newer car designs have a one piece getting which avoids this and would be so much better.
Overall, they appear to be good, the sun came out this afternoon and they kept the car cooler than normal, which is a bonus as the car gets quite hot in the sun.








Post #262167 29th Apr 2015 3:46 pm
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ronp



Member Since: 15 Jun 2009
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Looks Cool

Were they easy enough to fit and do the rear side windows still go down. Question FL2 now gone and have a couple of items left for sale:-

Brodit active iPhone holder + Brodit dash clip,
Bluetooth Music Streaming Module.

Post #262177 29th Apr 2015 5:02 pm
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taztastic



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A doddle to fit, I need to have a play with them just to make sure I have done it all correctly, it was darn cold so should have left them, but impetuous as I am ...
Yes, the side windows go down no problem, haven't tried them at speed as I would be worried if they got sucked out?

Post #262181 29th Apr 2015 5:16 pm
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ronp



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The Firenze certainly suits the darker windows. Thumbs Up FL2 now gone and have a couple of items left for sale:-

Brodit active iPhone holder + Brodit dash clip,
Bluetooth Music Streaming Module.

Post #262204 29th Apr 2015 6:41 pm
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nixonad



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England 2013 LR2 TD4 GS Auto Firenze Red

Look great so ordered a set Cool

Post #262210 29th Apr 2015 7:30 pm
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DaveS



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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Santorini Black

Looking great, excellent buy Thumbs Up SD4 HSE Lux
Yeti 170 DSG L&K
Freelander 1 Td4 Overlander

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Post #262211 29th Apr 2015 8:02 pm
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nixonad



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England 2013 LR2 TD4 GS Auto Firenze Red

Items now out of stock, they are waiting for them Crying or Very sad

Post #262240 30th Apr 2015 7:52 am
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taztastic



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England 

Had a play around the morning, the weather was a little more clement. The rear blind I have fitted underneath the plastic section that allows access to the CHMSL, it now look much better Thumbs Up

Few more pics for those wishing to take the plunge.

Before fitting


After fitting



Interior view of blind on rear door


The blind is held in place with metal tabs that sir under the rubber trim


Remove the panel and fit over the blinds for a better look


View toward the rear now looks better, ignore dog guard lines

Post #262264 30th Apr 2015 10:34 am
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Stuartc



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Australia 2015 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Aintree Green

Looks great Taztastic! Thumbs Up
What are they like at night? Or do you remove?
Something like that be useful here in Australia! MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

Post #262276 30th Apr 2015 11:32 am
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LR NUT



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Scotland 2014 Freelander 2 TD4_e Dynamic Manual Fuji White

Does look a lot better Paul with darker glass! Hope you've told you've insurance company about them Rolling with laughter

Stuart would they not melt in the heat? Would be ideal as bug guards however if the windows are open Thumbs Up MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
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Post #262285 30th Apr 2015 12:17 pm
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RogB



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England 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Santorini Black

they shouldnt melt in the heat...........

I had them fitted to my old Antara as I used to work shifts 200 miles away and a bunch of us slept in our cars (individually!!) in the car park. It was a proper little sun trap and during the day last summer temps hit 30+ celcius so having my windows open while trying to sleep in the back was a must, while also stopping prying eyes as some people didnt approve.

They worked fine, kept bugs out, reduced light in, maintained privacy (particularly with already tinted glass).

Only thing was that the sun faded the material quite easily so I ended up with a grey strip across the exposed top portion.

Post #262286 30th Apr 2015 12:24 pm
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LR NUT



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Scotland 2014 Freelander 2 TD4_e Dynamic Manual Fuji White

A small dusting with Hycote Matt Black will bring them back when they fade Thumbs Up MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
MY15 Xenon Headlight Conversion

MY17 RRS SVR - Estoril Blue Cirrus/Ebony 🪣💺’s

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