mcphersonstrut wrote:

Looks good with lots of positive vibes Mav71 - don't let the negatives from the tw ts on here grind you down, all changes are subjective you won't win the vote from everyone, and as you and CG have suggested an hour with a pozidrive and the fronts back to normal with the new MY panel 'in with the sale' or just slap it on tatbay

My comments were not meant to be negative, but then I do like the appearance of the latest Freely and if I could I would certainly buy one Its just that when I see older models of any car that have been modified to look like the latest model I wonder if they have been "repaired a bit".

However Mav71's plans for future rebuild before selling sounds an excellent idea. Agree about the crappie Pleather trim that we get/got at an incredible LR price and a leather retrim by one of the non LR company's is far better investment  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.

AndyC
Don't you think the name ''Windsor Pleather'' has a certain stylish air to it But the real question is has LR bound the new manual in Windsor Leather or Windsor Pleather, I know what my money is on and it isn't the first one

AndyC wrote:

mcphersonstrut wrote:

Looks good with lots of positive vibes Mav71 - don't let the negatives from the tw ts on here grind you down, all changes are subjective you won't win the vote from everyone, and as you and CG have suggested an hour with a pozidrive and the fronts back to normal with the new MY panel 'in with the sale' or just slap it on tatbay

My comments were not meant to be negative, but then I do like the appearance of the latest Freely and if I could I would certainly buy one Its just that when I see older models of any car that have been modified to look like the latest model I wonder if they have been "repaired a bit".

However Mav71's plans for future rebuild before selling sounds an excellent idea. Agree about the crappie Pleather trim that we get/got at an incredible LR price and a leather retrim by one of the non LR company's is far better investment

It's OK Andy, I didnt take your comments as Negative I agree with what your saying. Thats why I won't re-fit the facelift 'Kit' until I have every part required and do it all at once. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

mcphersonstrut wrote:

AndyC
Don't you think the name ''Windsor Pleather'' has a certain stylish air to it But the real question is has LR bound the new manual in Windsor Leather or Windsor Pleather, I know what my money is on and it isn't the first one

Well should get a delivery date on the boot handle today. I dropped the bumper off at my LR bodyshop and they are going to hang on to it until the handle arrives.

I think I may have figured out a way of fitting the boot handle without drilling the extra holes to make it reversable as well. But won't know until it turns up. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

do you mean the chrome monstrosity  At work
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"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

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Mav71 wrote:

Well should get a delivery date on the boot handle today. I dropped the bumper off at my LR bodyshop and they are going to hang on to it until the handle arrives.

I think I may have figured out a way of fitting the boot handle without drilling the extra holes to make it reversable as well. But won't know until it turns up.

Are you gonna go for the new 2011 rear tale lights??

mcphersonstrut wrote:

AndyC
Don't you think the name ''Windsor Pleather'' has a certain stylish air to it But the real question is has LR bound the new manual in Windsor Leather or Windsor Pleather, I know what my money is on and it isn't the first one

ahhh the Tata FL2 User Handbook holder, bound in real Blue Windsor Leather - Never and I still dont beleive it has been done although, somebody on here claims he got one, Guess it will be best quality blue cardboard next time  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.

AndyC wrote:

mcphersonstrut wrote:

AndyC
Don't you think the name ''Windsor Pleather'' has a certain stylish air to it But the real question is has LR bound the new manual in Windsor Leather or Windsor Pleather, I know what my money is on and it isn't the first one

ahhh the Tata FL2 User Handbook holder, bound in real Blue Windsor Leather - Never and I still dont beleive it has been done although, somebody on here claims he got one, Guess it will be best quality blue cardboard next time

chicken george wrote:

do you mean the chrome monstrosity

Yep! I am going to dedicate it to you CG!

stownrow wrote:

Mav71 wrote:

Well should get a delivery date on the boot handle today. I dropped the bumper off at my LR bodyshop and they are going to hang on to it until the handle arrives.

I think I may have figured out a way of fitting the boot handle without drilling the extra holes to make it reversable as well. But won't know until it turns up.

Are you gonna go for the new 2011 rear tale lights??

buying a bumper ok a bit OTT but its your cash blah blah etc etc, but a chrome plated arse piece thats not cricket At work
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"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

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Each to their own, but full marks to Mav71 for having the courage to buy a bumper and then to play about with it.

People dont like change, so you get covert hostility and open negativity. The usual cry of why not buy a 2011 model always comes up, but why spend thousands, when you can tart up your old model for a few hundred? It's only the Stealers that benefit from that one if you don't.

I am not sure it's about fooling anyone into thinking it's a 2011 model because at first glance 99% of people wouldn't know the difference if you bunged a FL1 and 2 together and told them to spot the difference. It's about what makes you happy and if the modifications float your boat, good luck to you.

Mav71 wrote:

By the way guys, the new style Halogen projector headlights that are fitted to the new 2011 car, and apparently plug and play, and are not too expensive to buy!

I dropped my car off for it's service this morning, and collected the new 3rd brake light, and front bumper spats. Also ordered brand new 2011MY rear lights.

So once the painting is done, I will do the whole job in one go! Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

A few updates.

I have fitted all three rear lights, to be honest, if your not interested in doing the whole upgrade. The 2011 rear lights really do make a difference on their own.

The rear handle will not be able to be done without it being permanent, so if you do it you will be stuck with it.

All should be painted next week then it's time for the whole job to be done. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........