Hi. Not used to forums but just bought a 56 plate HSE after having 5 series for the last decade or so.
Love the car, but have 2 immediate issues.
1. I have slight brake judder from front brakes. Looks like I need new front discs and pads. Anyone else experienced this on a FR2 ? ( car has done 62k with a full LRSH ).
2. Car is running on 235/60 x 18 Continental Cross Contacts, and the fronts haven't got about 3mm left and the rears 4/5mm. I've heard that I should only fit new rubber as a set of 4 as it could affect the diff. Is this the case, and if so what make would you recommend for general use? ( I won't be doing much offroading ). Brian

Hi and welcome!

Yeah..brake judder is usually the discs out of true. This is not a FL2 issue but one that affects all cars depending on how they are driven.

Tyres.....well this is a big subject on which there will be a myriad of views. To start you off here are mine...Landrover specify V rated tyres which are good for up to 150 but the FL2 is only good for 112 unless you have the petrol version and I have H rated tyres on mine which are good for 130. Running H rated tyres gives you a wider range to choose from and they are cheaper to buy but you need to tell your insurance company. I have no desire to throw the FL2 around or drive at 100mph so I find the H rated Kumho tyres on it are just fine with minimal road noise and decent life. You pays yer money and takes yer choice! John
07 HSE Narvick Black
Land Rover Series One
Triumph Rocket 111 (sadly gone!)

Hello to all members to forum Freel.2 com .
N Popescu
romania

Hi there,

I'm thinking of getting a FL2 at some point in the next 12 months or so. Just wanted to get a feel for things here before I take the plunge. Been a die hard Merc fan for years, but fancy something a little different this time

Hi All,

Bought my first Freelander 2 a week ago & loving every minute of it, my only concern is that i've read a few horror stories on the net regarding the engine giving up after 3 or 4 years i own a 2.2 TD4 (07) auto, any reasurance from members would be good for the heart !!!!

Also i will be looking for a quality garage to use when the service is due i live in east sussex so any reccomendations would be appreciated.

Welcome chaps,
As for the engine giving up after 3-4 years that's a new one on me, various engine related faults (sensors and the like) maybe but no dead engines.

welcome to the forum and FL2 ownership

Just remember you won't see people posting about nothing going wrong with their engines - only posts about faults.

And I am very sure you'll find the same with plenty of other makes too  2002 Honda VFR800
2002 Toyota Celica 140 Silver (mid life crisis - again!)
2007 FL2 GS Manual Army Reconnaissance Green + freel2.com sticker
2004 Toyota Celica 140 Black - Gone
2000 Toyota Celica 140 Silver - Gone
1998 Toyota Celica ST Pearl Green - Gone
1996 Nissan Primera 1.6 - Gone
1994 Rover Montego 1.6 Auto - Gone

[quote="Martin"]Hi all

Welcome to Freel2.com, the brand new community web site for prospective owners, enthusiasts and everything else related to the forthcoming Freelander 2 (LR2) from Land Rover.

I'm Martin and I currently run DISCO3.CO.UK and RRSPORT.CO.UK - very similar sites for the new Discovery 3/LR3 and the Range Rover Sport.

Enjoy!


Hiya Martin... and also anyone else who reads this..... just wanted to say... have got my FL2 patch (sticker just arived in the post) will fix it to my back window and display with pride.. (as soon as it stops raining)

Think this site is just real good and the guys on here (girls as well) are so informative and real helpfull and of course friendly (even if some of them are from yorkshire )

thanks .. it's a pleasure knowing ya all

derryk My First Fl2 and it is a 2010 GS Auto in Grey
with Nice Leather and the Stereo
even has headphone sockets in the back.
Wish it had a heated screen tho..
Traded in a Fl1 for this.
Got a georgous Black SoftTailed Harley
for when the days get warmer .. Do days ever get warmer in Lancashire?

Hi everyone,

I'm Mark and I have owned my Freelander 2 for 3 weeks and I just convinced my mum to buy one too! She picks hers up in a week

Anyway I just registered, read loads of threads already and I am looking forward to interacting with the community here.

Happy Freelandering!

Hi All,
Just migrating across from the Disco3 site as I am changing to a Freelande 2 next week.

Hi All,

Another happy Freelander 2 owner, not had a landover before but bought a new Freelander 2 xs a couple of weeks ago and very pleased.

NickWol wrote:

Hi All,

Another happy Freelander 2 owner, not had a landover before but bought a new Freelander 2 xs a couple of weeks ago and very pleased.

Welcome. It's a great car and the stop/start feature is great. I get much use out of it going to and from work when traffic builds up. It is epic off road as can be seen on an LR day or taking your own off road. Unstoppable in snow too and I use mine to help others via a 4x4 response group: http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic11201.html

Enjoy  LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey

Already noticed the benefits on country roads with the recent snow, 5 series estate was a pain, forever getting stuck!! 12MY Freelander 2 TD4e XS Firenze Red

Hi all .....

... just popped by .....

I drive a 52 plate Defender 90 HT

And Polly drives a FL1 06 plate ..... but we have a new FL on order, due 26th March

Cheers

Pete

Welcome Pierre19, sorted your headlight enquiry