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1275rob



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Crash Test

Hi All,
Came across this video today not sure if it has been mentioned before but one good reason for buying a Freelander 2
Take a look.

Cheers,
Post #154588 13th Sep 2012 8:14 am
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harveyg77



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Frightening to see that Pole test though! This is a 5* car with lots of bags, tough cell, etc. imagine how bad older cars are!!!
Post #154595 13th Sep 2012 9:38 am
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piattj



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phew! glad i've got a right hand drive FL2 !! Them left hand drivers sure are at risk from them poles... Laughing ...

Be true to yourself. That way happiness lies...
Post #154601 13th Sep 2012 10:57 am
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Natwest



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All FL2 euroncap film, photos and data here Thumbs Up

http://www.euroncap.com/tests/land_rover_freelander_2007/286.aspx
Post #154612 13th Sep 2012 12:35 pm
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pab



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harveyg77 wrote:
This is a 5* car ...

5* for the occupants but 'predominantly poor' for pedestrians, so be careful what you run into!
Post #154616 13th Sep 2012 1:22 pm
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Andy131



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Used to think all these side air bags etc. were a sales gimmick - give me a strong body and the occupants will be fine.
These both prove me wrong, and make me happier they are fitted. Without the curtain air bags the driver would have serious head injuries in the side impact.

Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up for the advances in passenger safety in recent years.
Now seriously thinking about a new car for SWMBO. Tangiers Orange - gone, missing her
Replaced by Ewok what a mistake - now a happy Disco Sport owner
Post #154674 14th Sep 2012 7:42 am
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npinks



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Great video, not seen it before Thumbs Up Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis
Post #154678 14th Sep 2012 8:04 am
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D99



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yes thanks for posting that, i always glance at ncap results but dont usually use them as a deciding factor when choosing a car Shocked
I think i might be taking them into account next time i change now!
Post #154718 14th Sep 2012 4:08 pm
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harveyg77



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Side impacts are alsoore dangerous for your brain. The two hemispheres bounce into each other then apart (brain is split front-rear), which snaps the tiny 'things' which link the two sides - causing permanent damage. In a front/rear smash the two hemispheres move forwards and backwards together thus the tiny 'things' linking the two halves don't get snapped.

Having just driven 310 miles today I'm glad I plod at the limit and ignore twonks, there are lots of suicide-warriors piloting their metal missiles dangerously :-/
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Past master



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All three vehicles returned to factory for refurbishment and subsequent sale I trust?
Post #154723 14th Sep 2012 5:06 pm
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harveyg77



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Past master wrote:
All three vehicles returned to factory for refurbishment and subsequent sale I trust?


Should just T-Cut out Wink
Post #154727 14th Sep 2012 5:20 pm
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Aero_383



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Research shows most accidents happen within 2 miles of your home...I would move if I were you ! Very Happy _________________
Gone - 2010 Rimini XS
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