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shilen

Member Since: 29 Feb 2008
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2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Bali Blue

LED Daytime Running Lights

This weeks roadtest of the 2WD FL2 mentions that it comes with LED daytime running lights. There is a photo of the front of the FL2 but looks like it has xenons fitted - cant really make out any LED's. Anyone heard if they are being fitted (supposed to be mandatory now i think?)

10th Feb 2011 7:45 pm

Big Dave

Member Since: 22 Nov 2009
Location: Yorkshire
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2009 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

I noticed that. It doesnt have to have them yet as it isn't a completely new model.

With how accurate Auto Express have been with their articles recently I wouldn't be surprised if they were wrong. Mine: 2012 Golf GTI Edition 35
Family's: 2009 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Auto, Stornoway

Yorkshire - God's County

10th Feb 2011 8:55 pm

The Valeter

Member Since: 08 Jan 2010
Location: Medway Towns, Kent.
Posts: 1530

2015 Freelander 2 SD4 Metropolis LE Auto Santorini Black

Big Dave wrote:
I noticed that. It doesnt have to have them yet as it isn't a completely new model.

With how accurate Auto Express have been with their articles recently I wouldn't be surprised if they were wrong.

They're not exactly renowned for their accuracy. I remember this very well when they used to print info about new/revised MG & Rover cars & much of the info was wrong. (Past) Freelander 2 HSE 2010 MY In Rimini Red.
(Past) RR Evoque Dynamic Lux Si4 In Firenze Red.
(Past) RR Evouque Pure Tech in Barollo Black with bespoke Firenze Red colour coding.
(Present) Freelander Metropolis 2015 MY In Santorini Black with Ivory Premium Leather.

10th Feb 2011 9:15 pm

Mav71

Member Since: 15 Nov 2008
Location: Leicester
Posts: 2575

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Stornoway Grey

They are wrong. But don't forget all Freelanders now come with projector headlights that look the same style as Zenon. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

10th Feb 2011 9:15 pm

Mona Geeza

Member Since: 22 May 2010
Location: Devon
Posts: 1293

2010 Freelander 2 TD4_e XS Manual Stornoway Grey

Re: LED Daytime Running Lights

shilen wrote:
This weeks roadtest of the 2WD FL2 mentions that it comes with LED daytime running lights. There is a photo of the front of the FL2 but looks like it has xenons fitted - cant really make out any LED's. Anyone heard if they are being fitted (supposed to be mandatory now i think?)

They probably just have the sidelights coming on automatically and not the LED type like on the Range Rover inside the headlight unit. I was only wrong once and thats when I thought I was but wasnt.

2010 Freelander 2 XS Stornaway Grey
2010 Aston DBS Morning Frost
2010 Bentley Continental Brooklands Green

10th Feb 2011 10:27 pm

shilen

Member Since: 29 Feb 2008
Location: In the Middle
Posts: 1774

I had heard that they were going to switch the side lights on permanent to act as daytime running lights, perhaps they are sticking LED bulbs in? Wouldnt be a bad idea?

10th Feb 2011 10:58 pm

Mercedes_Ben

Member Since: 19 Dec 2010
Location: South Ayrshire
Posts: 59

2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Biscay Blue

I replaced my 2010 HSE halogen reflector headlights with Projectors, same as 2011 models. The sidelights are a complete waste of time and dont belong in a £34k vehicle,I replaced mine with LEDS which are are super day time running lights

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10th Feb 2011 11:09 pm

trawlerman66

Member Since: 06 Aug 2010
Location: Renfrewshire
Posts: 205

2013 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Mauritius Blue

Where did you get the bulbs and at what price?

10th Feb 2011 11:16 pm

Mercedes_Ben

Member Since: 19 Dec 2010
Location: South Ayrshire
Posts: 59

Here you go, £10 on e bay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/501-W5W-No-Canbus-Er...41545888cc

10th Feb 2011 11:27 pm

nicam

Member Since: 21 Feb 2007
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 236

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Tambora Flame

How can they claim "no heat output" when they also state "resistor included so no errors"
Correct me if I`m wrong but if you put a resistor in the bulb to mimic the resistance of a filament bulb, it will produce just the same heat as that bulb would have done! 5 watts is 5 watts whether its from a bulb or a resistor. Don`t drive faster than your angel can fly!

11th Feb 2011 10:30 am

AiiEEX

Member Since: 30 Sep 2010
Location: Norfolk way
Posts: 642

2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Santorini Black

WOW - I need to get myself a set of these **Calls someone in the UK**

11th Feb 2011 10:47 am

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