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stoney



Member Since: 05 Dec 2017
Location: uk
Posts: 19

Wobble at low speeds

A week into ownership and so far loving the experience however.. the last few nights I have been forced to use the country lanes as a route home and the car is giving a bit of a wobble at low speeds..

Cruising at 50mph on a dual carriageway the car is perfect, 20mph on a country lane and the car gets a bit wobbly.. hard to describe but sometimes it feels like I'm fighting the wheel.

Any suggestions? could it be the tracking? the car tends to pull a bit right if I let go of the wheel during breaking

Many thanks in advance

FYI - Car is on pirelli scorpion zero all round

Post #337655 20th Dec 2017 8:34 pm
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Worms



Member Since: 31 Oct 2017
Location: Highlands
Posts: 635

Scotland 2010 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Zermatt Silver

My first impressions on getting the FL2 6 weeks ago was the amount of lateral movement I was getting at low speeds - a constant right left rocking that felt as if the left hand side was going over a series of gentle speed bumps. Perhaps I am used to it now, but I no longer notice it. I also got rid of the Scorpions on the front and replaced them with a couple of Quatracs, which may have helped.

Looking up the receipts that came with the car, the Scorpions went on 18 months ago and the two on the front were well worn in only 18,000 miles. 2005 D3 2.7 Auto
Previously:
2010 MY FL2 TD4e GS - Now gone at 199,500 miles, about 135,000 of them mine.
‘93 Defender 110 200TDi CSW
‘87 Defender 90 4 cyl Petrol
‘83 110 CSW V8 - best ever!
Range Rover 2-door V8 (not sure of year - 4-speed box and vacuum diff switch)
Series III SWB Diesel

Post #337660 20th Dec 2017 9:16 pm
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stoney



Member Since: 05 Dec 2017
Location: uk
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Thanks, I am hoping Its normal and I will get used to it. The steering is so light in comparison from previous cars. doesn't help that I gone from an Audi A1 to this so size is a bit different!

Post #337661 20th Dec 2017 9:18 pm
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Steve D



Member Since: 19 Jan 2013
Location: Essexshire
Posts: 4092

United Kingdom 

Have you checked the obvious - tyre pressures? Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

Post #337662 20th Dec 2017 9:36 pm
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stoney



Member Since: 05 Dec 2017
Location: uk
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I haven't, could it be that then? Do you know what is the recommended PSI for the 18" wheels"

Post #337664 20th Dec 2017 9:37 pm
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mikeyw



Member Since: 06 May 2013
Location: Bristol
Posts: 50

United Kingdom 

18" wheels are 32 psi all round. The pressure doesn't change with the car loaded.

Should be on a plate on the drivers door pillar.

Mike Freelander 2 HSE TD4 2007

Post #337666 20th Dec 2017 9:57 pm
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stoney



Member Since: 05 Dec 2017
Location: uk
Posts: 19

Thank Mikey! Just popped down to the local garage, both fronts were at 29 and the rears were 34 and 37!!

I'll see how it is in the mornings commute

Alan

Post #337668 20th Dec 2017 10:11 pm
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dorsetfreelander



Member Since: 20 Jul 2013
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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Loire Blue

Having driven a few FL2s I think it's something you get used to. Whenever I drive my wife's Peugeot 207 (or certainly my son's Porsche 911) it feels a lot more precise than an FL2 going around corners. My wife often says that with the FL2 you coax it around the corners rather than drive it. 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE

Post #337692 21st Dec 2017 11:35 am
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stoney



Member Since: 05 Dec 2017
Location: uk
Posts: 19

Definitely a different ride than I am used too! I cant get over how light the steering is for such a big car.

Post #337693 21st Dec 2017 11:38 am
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Yorky Bob



Member Since: 28 Apr 2015
Location: Yorkshire
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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Firenze Red

Gets even lighter strangely when coming home from the ale house to the dog house Off Topic : Whistle FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

Post #337767 22nd Dec 2017 7:12 am
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