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Matty Mat



Member Since: 22 Feb 2021
Location: Fourways
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South Africa 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Alaska White
My Freelander 2 from South Africa

Been trolling the forum for a while and thought i would introduce myself and my Freely.
It a 2013 SE model.

I have done a fair bit of work to it and have more planned as doing a G4 inspired look for this 1.







































As can see i have done a fair bit to it so far.
I put the OEM roof rails on, Snorkel , Indicator gaurds from a Defender, Interior bit painted black, Grill painted Matt black, Rear lettering removed, Renault Duster rear wiper, Rear Cage, Front and Rear light gaurds, tank gaurds and Fire Extinguisher installed.
I have a few other bits to go on when i am home again. I have a 20mm lift kit waiting to go on as well new rims for A/T tyres.
Let me know what you guys think.

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bxzx16v



Member Since: 11 Jul 2013
Location: Sunny Sheffield
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England 2012 Freelander 2 SD4 Sport Auto Barolo Black

Welcome along , nice looking Fl2 you have with some nice mods .

Mark 2009 FL2 TD4 SE (Sadly gone)
2007 FL2 TD4 GS (The wifes , gone after 8 great years)
2012 FL2 SD4 SPORT LE(Gone and missing it)
2015 DISCOVERY SPORT 2.2SD4 HSE (For now ?)
2014 Ford Bmax 1.0 ecoboost ( Gone but what next )
2014 Ford Focus 2.0tdci Zetec S

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Matty Mat



Member Since: 22 Feb 2021
Location: Fourways
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South Africa 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Alaska White


Howdy guys.
Been a bit busy with work and maybe changing jobs but have managed to find time to do some more work on the old freely

Got my hand on the front and rear gaurds that are like hens teeth in South Africa. I modified the rear 1s to fit the rear face lift lights.



Tank gaurds also fitted




Found a roof rack that i liked and modified it to fit on the OEM roof rails. Fitted a light bar as well.




Got a cover made for the light bar to protect it when not in use and also make it legal as in South Africa can only use for off road or farm applications. So all on a separate switch etc.


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Bobupndown



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Orkney Grey

That looks fantastic.
What is the benefit of the Renault rear wiper over the standard one? Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

Post #412980 3rd Oct 2021 8:34 am
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3landertwo



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Cosmetically looks a whole lot better.

The original wiper blade came from the BMC/Leyland parts bin !!

First thing I did to my FL2 when I bought it.

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janderson41



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Scotland 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Is that just a blade change on rear or arm as well?. Sounds a good mod. Jim A
Fl2 HSE 2010 auto
Disco 2Td5 auto 2002 gone
Disci 1 300Tdi auto 1996 gone

Post #412996 3rd Oct 2021 3:38 pm
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Matty Mat



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South Africa 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Alaska White

It a direct fit no modding needed. And yes replaces the whole unit

Post #412997 3rd Oct 2021 3:54 pm
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Lightwater



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Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

You may want to upgrade the roof rails. Australian roads break roof racks.

https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic35376.html Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

Acoustic insulation ARB TPMS 3xARB air compressors After cooler Air tank On-board OCD pressure air/water cleaning Additional 50L fuel Carpet in doors ABE 2x1kg Waeco 28L modified fridge Battery 4x26ah Solar 120w Victron MPPT 100/20 DC-DC 18amps 175amp jumper plug Awning 6x255/60R18

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Matty Mat



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South Africa 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Alaska White

Makes sense what you did on the thread. Will look into doing something similar and strengthen the attachment points. Rack does need a little more modding to sit where i want it.

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Bobupndown



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Orkney Grey

Not sure what wiper was supplied on your model but normal UK Freelanders have a fairly simple black wiper arm and blade as standard, not something I'd feel the need to change? Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

Post #413091 5th Oct 2021 2:55 pm
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3landertwo



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this was the factory fit arm and blade. As I said earlier BMC/Leyland part bin item. Not really suitable for a, then, modern vehicle.

Post #413095 5th Oct 2021 4:16 pm
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Lightwater



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Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

Our car has a basic wiper.

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 Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

Acoustic insulation ARB TPMS 3xARB air compressors After cooler Air tank On-board OCD pressure air/water cleaning Additional 50L fuel Carpet in doors ABE 2x1kg Waeco 28L modified fridge Battery 4x26ah Solar 120w Victron MPPT 100/20 DC-DC 18amps 175amp jumper plug Awning 6x255/60R18

Post #413101 5th Oct 2021 7:24 pm
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3landertwo



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even that is better than the factory fit.

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Dave47



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Izmir Blue

Bobupndown wrote:
Not sure what wiper was supplied on your model but normal UK Freelanders have a fairly simple black wiper arm and blade as standard, not something I'd feel the need to change?


Bob, I had to change mine a couple of years back and I found a Mondeo
one a lot cheaper and looks very much like the one Matty Mat has fitted. Thumbs Up DAVE.
I.A.M. F1rst Driver.
Gone 2003 Discovery TD5 Auto,
Gone 1986 Defender 90 Station Wagon
Gone 1984 Range Rover 3.5 Vogue Manual.
Gone 1970 Series 11A/3 SWB 3.5 V8 Hybrid
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Van
Gone 1966 Series 11A SWB Van
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Station Wagon,

Post #413105 5th Oct 2021 7:33 pm
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Matty Mat



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South Africa 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Alaska White

I just wasnt a fan of the look of it and prefer a clean look at the rear of the car. And i am always tinkering and thinking of parts from other cars that could work as well. Like the side indicator protectors are off a defender.

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