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RyGorst



Member Since: 24 Feb 2012
Location: Abingdon Maryland
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United States 2008 LR2 i6 SE Auto Zermatt Silver
Saved my families life

A few days ago, my family and I were traveling for vacation.
We were forced off the interstate by a driver that was not paying
attention to the road. I made a judgement call at 70mph to go for
a weed, grass, and stone covered median. We slid accross the median
to the tree line. We took a large tree limb to the headlight destroying
the head light, and a lot of cosmetic scratches. After skidding about 100 yards. We came to a safe stop.
The lr2 sucked up every bump, and with my driving skill and our
incredible vehical we get to enjoy our vacation. RC Gorst
Maryland USA

There are Land Rover Drivers, then there are those who wish they were Land Rover drivers. Smile

Post #271652 3rd Aug 2015 7:33 pm
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chicken george



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Location: N. Yorks
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Glad to hear your all ok At work
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Post #271653 3rd Aug 2015 7:35 pm
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RichP



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Location: Worcestershire
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Thanks for taking the time to tell us your story, glad you are all ok. Hope you enjoy the rest of your vacation.

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scrimple



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Location: Allington
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Glad you are all safe!

I bet that was a brown trouser moment .....

Good to know the freely can negotiate tricky terrain at speed and keep you all safe, well done.  MY2014 SD4 XS
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RyGorst



Member Since: 24 Feb 2012
Location: Abingdon Maryland
Posts: 23

United States 2008 LR2 i6 SE Auto Zermatt Silver

Close to a brown trouser moment.
I can't praise this suv enough. RC Gorst
Maryland USA

There are Land Rover Drivers, then there are those who wish they were Land Rover drivers. Smile

Post #271659 3rd Aug 2015 7:56 pm
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Badger1970



Member Since: 21 Sep 2012
Location: Southam, Warwickshire
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You want to see what a Disco 4 can do at 70 mph on an artificial "3rd World", sorry to the PC Lefties on here "DEVELOPING WORLD" replicated track condition at Gaydon.....you'd be amazed at just how smooth and seamless the experience is, even if under hostile fire. Which given the state of the borders can only be a matter of time......(unless you live in Cambs. And view the world through rose-tinted Guardianista spectacles....) Laughing

Glad you made it through ok. Thumbs Up Foraging near Gaydon....
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Post #271660 3rd Aug 2015 8:12 pm
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chalkey



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I wouldn't go back to a normal car after driving and owning a Freelander, Clad to hear your all ok Thumbs Up 2013 hse auto, black, almond leather, exnon lights, factory privacy glass, exhaust finisher, rear boot spoiler, mud flaps. Body door side moulding and steps.

Gone and fondly remembered
2012 XS (2013 up-grade LED lights front & rear)
2007 hse (2011 facelift)

Post #271662 3rd Aug 2015 9:38 pm
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Tradewind 35



Member Since: 04 Dec 2012
Location: Cornwall
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Glad to hear that the little Landie served you well when it mattered. I think the Freely2 is a great vehicle for surviving adverse conditions - and adverse idiot motorists. Its much lighter than a Disco and has far better primary and secondary safety than a Defender. All round great little wagon.

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npinks



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Any dash camera footage, we would like to hear the family screams Laughing

Seriously, glad you're ok and came off little out of pocket which is better than injured Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Post #271664 3rd Aug 2015 10:05 pm
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LR NUT



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We have so many idiots on here also that say "Well I don't really need a permanent four wheel drive car..." Had the freelander been a two wheel drive model then the end result would not have been a pleasant one. In the dry tarmac you will always have superb grip Thumbs Up yet many will argue that it's not needed Rolling Eyes

It is nice to hear of incidents like this with no injuries! Any pictures of the battle scars Whistle

Enjoy your vacation Thumbs Up MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
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jlcrompton



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Glad your all ok.
As you can see in link. the Freelander is a very save car to be inside of.
http://www.euroncap.com/en/results/land-rover/freelander/15728 I6 WITH GAS CONVERSION
HST BODY KIT
OSRAM LED DRIVING FOGS
CARS LOOKING GOOOOD!

Post #271704 4th Aug 2015 2:19 pm
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RyGorst



Member Since: 24 Feb 2012
Location: Abingdon Maryland
Posts: 23

United States 2008 LR2 i6 SE Auto Zermatt Silver

Sorry, but no dash cam footage. The couple pics i took don't do it justice. Silver vehical
the scratches don't show well. The headlight damage was the clear cover, and the internal
plastic adjustment and mounting hardware.
After vacation, will have to search the scrap yards for a total front left headlight assembly. RC Gorst
Maryland USA

There are Land Rover Drivers, then there are those who wish they were Land Rover drivers. Smile

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The Road Toad



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For those who speak English a 'median' is what the Americans call the central reservation. Tattoos - Why would you choose to look like the wall of a public toilet?

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