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CAT220



Member Since: 12 Jan 2018
Location: Glasgow
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Thanks for all the comments and the tyre recommendations! I'll try and get some photos this weekend in the snow!

Post #339899 19th Jan 2018 6:10 pm
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CAT220



Member Since: 12 Jan 2018
Location: Glasgow
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Largered wrote:
What is the colour ??

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As far as I know it's Epsom green.

Post #339900 19th Jan 2018 6:15 pm
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MartynB



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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Zermatt Silver

Although I replaced our GS wheels with a brand new set of XS wheels 7 years ago , I must agree with the comment above , the 17” GS wheel is A classic , I also like seeing an SUV with rubber that will let you take it somewhere without gouging chunks of alloy of it . 2009 GS Auto Zermatt Silver - Sold June 21 after 10 years of ownership

2016 Subaru Outback SE 2.0 diesel SE Premium Lineartronic Sold 2024 after 8 years and 80k miles . Best Car I ever owned !

2023 Toyota Hilux invincible X 2.8 Auto .

Post #339901 19th Jan 2018 6:22 pm
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CAT220



Member Since: 12 Jan 2018
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Thats me just over a week in with he car and have to say I'm really enjoying it. Loads of snow this week so getting to know it better. I really need better tyres than whats on it though. Silly question perhaps, however reversing into my drive last night, slight slope and the entrance covered in ice, the front wheels were spinning and the rears didn't seem to help. Perhaps my driving but is that expected?

Anyway obligatory snow photo...

Post #340175 22nd Jan 2018 3:29 pm
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Yorky Bob



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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Firenze Red

You need to be sure the front transfer box is working correctly then. Sometimes known to strip ashaft leaving only the front wheels working so not working in full 4WD when needed.

Austen at Bell engineering has given advice on here how to check the system out for that fault I think. FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

Post #340178 22nd Jan 2018 3:52 pm
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CAT220



Member Since: 12 Jan 2018
Location: Glasgow
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Thanks for the reply. The car drove fine in the snow and going through the service history the transfer box was replaced in 2014. So I’m hoping it’s not that.

Post #340202 22nd Jan 2018 8:12 pm
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bnicho



Member Since: 24 Jun 2016
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Australia 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Sumatra Black

Welcome. I also have a high mileage 2007 GS, although not as high as yours.

I'm running Falken Wildpeak AT3 245's instead of the stock 235's. They look impressive and work well in mud.

Try selecting a different program on the centre console knob and see if your traction improves. With the special programs switched off the car will favour the front wheels for traction.

Cheers, Brett Nicholson
Greendale, Victoria
2007 Freelander 2 GS ex-UK now in Aus!
1973 Land Rover Series 3 88 ex-UK
1965 Morris Mini Traveller ex-UK
1966 Austin Mini Super-Deluxe ex-UK
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Post #340227 23rd Jan 2018 2:36 am
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MartynB



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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Zermatt Silver

CAT220 wrote:
Thats me just over a week in with he car and have to say I'm really enjoying it. Loads of snow this week so getting to know it better. I really need better tyres than whats on it though. Silly question perhaps, however reversing into my drive last night, slight slope and the entrance covered in ice, the front wheels were spinning and the rears didn't seem to help. Perhaps my driving but is that expected?

Anyway obligatory snow photo...


Try Turning the terrain response button to the first special programme GGS - grass ,gravel , and snow , this will change the throttle response and drive distribution . You will get confirmation on the dash that this mode is selected . However on ice nothing you can do other than studs in the tyres will give you traction . Not even the excellent HDC system will stop the car from being a 2 tonne tobaggan on a hill once the tyres lose traction . 2009 GS Auto Zermatt Silver - Sold June 21 after 10 years of ownership

2016 Subaru Outback SE 2.0 diesel SE Premium Lineartronic Sold 2024 after 8 years and 80k miles . Best Car I ever owned !

2023 Toyota Hilux invincible X 2.8 Auto .


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Post #340230 23rd Jan 2018 4:21 am
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Tradewind 35



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Baltic Blue

Yep, 4 times no grip is still no grip.
I once parked my Freely 2 on the drive which was covered in thick snow on ice. Drove up onto it fine. Stopped engine, put in first gear and went to get out. Wondered why car was sliding down the hill - thought I was going soft in the head so re applied handbrake and first gear. Still slid down on the ice until started engine, reversed back up and put her sideways over a pile of snow then blocked the wheels.......

Post #340238 23rd Jan 2018 8:40 am
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Tradewind 35



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Baltic Blue

My last comment re sliding down hill when stationary on ice was when shod with Goodyear Wranglers, adequate for snow work but I think the Nokian Weatherproofs might fair somewhat better.

Post #340239 23rd Jan 2018 8:42 am
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