Freelander 2 OffRoad Group | Salisbury Plain Meet Aug 21 - A Video by Joel Self - Outdoor Instructor
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- Опубликовано: 20 авг 2024
- Another day of greenlaning with members of the FL2ORG, what fun we had splashing about on salisbury plain! - Im really privileged to have this incredible area right on my doorstep and I love sharing it with other keen Freelander 2 owners on these 'free to join' group events that I run! Following lots of requests for 'long format' videos rather than short montages I have kept this video a little more lengthy, be sure to let me know what you think!
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I hope you enjoy the video! (No Freelanders were harmed in the making of this clip!) Don't forget to Like, Comment and Subscribe!
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Still Photographs Provided by Photographer Ben Stratford
After all these years, I have stepped away from a little merc to a freelander 2 and must say what a lovely well built little car, bear in mind I have a 110 300tdi ruff 😂😂👍 welcome to luxury
Wow, they’re pretty good swimmers! Back on the list they go ; ). Nice group you have there.
Thanks @SxxC 👍
Great video Joel. Looks like a good day out and a ton of fun.
If I ever get myself sorted with a FL2 (currently considering and looking) I will come a meet. Totally new to 4x4 and off road so a lot to learn.
Thanks Richard, we really did have a blast! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
When you do get your hands on an FL2 you'd be really welcome to get along with us all out to some lanes! - It'd be great to have you with us! 👍
It was this video that made me check for the rubber diaphragm in the bottom of air box. Mine is present, though I won't take too many risks!
Nice video. Just bought one. Didn't realise they are so capable.
They certainly are! Why not join us in the Freelander OffRoad Group on Facebook for more info on the vehicles and the chance to chat with other owners! 😁
Great video just got a 14 reg GS ( picking it up Saturday) amazed how cheap the insurance is.
Looked fantastic! New to the whole Green Laning and off road world, just applied to join the Facebook group to learn more, and consider the FL2 option as an offroad car!
Awsome Andi! Will be great to have you with us in the group! Feel free to get stuck in on there and ask lots of questions!
Great video Joel, I'm on the FB group and have a 2013 SD4. Next time I'm down that neck of the woods' I'd love to try out some of them lanes!!
It would be ace to have you along some time JP 👍 Im glad you enjoyed the video!
Need to book myself a trip down here in summer when FL2ORG ore out and about
once again. Cracking video :)
Thank you Jonathan! 😊👍🚜
Nice!!
Just purchased a FL2 first ever 4x4 looking forward to doing some easier lanes!
Welcome to the family! 😉👍
Feel free to join us in the 'Freelander 2 OffRoad Group (FL2ORG)' on Facebook if you haven't already! 👌😁🚜
@@JoelSelfOutdoorInstructor have just sent a request look forward to getting on one of the organised meets, probably need to swap out the road tyres first though?!
On most gentle lanes even road tyres will do. A basic set of All Terrains will see you through on most lanes though if you plan to do alot of offroad orientated bits. We have a meet coming up near Bristol airport next month, a good opertunity to learn more about the FL2 while on a closed course designed to teach the fundamentals. 👍
@@JoelSelfOutdoorInstructor sounds fun! If I can make it I will who do I need to contact/book with?
All the details are on this post here in the FL2ORG:
m.facebook.com/groups/354952682390021/permalink/666372637914689/
And here is a link for booking your space (provided the date suits).
joelselfoutdoorinstructor.weebly.com/store/p1117/Fri_29%2F04%2F2022_%40_9.30am-4pm.html
If not this one then we do also run free to join greenlaning meets aswell 😊👍🚜
Looks awesome! Would love to come out to play with you fellas altho I've got a mk2 CRV it's kind of the same... Ish... OK not the same but just as cool, I'm itching to get my wheels dirty!
Ooh yes quite a different kettle of fish that Ben! All good fun though, just pick your lanes carefully 👍
@@JoelSelfOutdoorInstructor gotta find some first not much down around Chard, Somerset! Lol
love your videos mate. just got my freelander 2. will need to do a few mods to get it fit for some deep soft sand beach entries. any advice on tyre size and lift kits. ?
Hiya, I live next to Sailsbury Plain and am looking at a freelander 2. Do you guys have any issues with rear diffs and if you do how much are they to get done? Great video BTW👍
Hi @FullAddo the FL2 is well worth considering, in standard form they are such comfortable capable vehicles and you'd be joining the market just as the idea of modifying them more heavily is coming into play so that only improves their abilities further!
Rear diffs can be an issue, recon units are available from a company called Bell Engineering. I've heard of people sourcing rear diffs in the range of £400-£600 depending on supplier and whether its recon or just from a breaker in original condition. Though it is a known issue on the FL2 (from memory its some bearing thats aren't upto scratch?!) I dont hear much about it these days, but I guess folks are still having issues?! Mine is on 165,000 miles and has original diffs, seemingly in great working order - no complaints or noise from mine, even with a lot of abuse offroad and with massively oversized tyres.... Something to keep an ear out for on a test drive though 👍
You'd be very welcome to join us in the 'Freelander 2 OffRoad Group (FL2ORG)' on Facebook if you're keen to learn more about the FL2 😁👍🚜
Great videos mate, i’ve just found your channel, and I am so pleased to see someone using a freelander for what it was designed for… I had a freelander 2 a few years ago but had to sell it, but thankfully have just bought another one and I’m so happy to have one again!
Is it the fl2 owners group on Facebook you are referring to? If so I’ve just applied to join.
Looking forward to making lots of happy new memories with my new FL2!
Ah thats awsome to hear! Welcome (back) to the FL2! They're great vehicles. Glad to hear you've enjoyed the videos, there are quite a few featuring the FL2 so do have a look about! 😉
And no my group is the 'Freelander 2 OffRoad Group (FL2ORG)' on facebook - feel free to join us too! 😁👍🚜
@@JoelSelfOutdoorInstructor thanks mate, I’m so happy to have one again as i said… Only had it a couple of weeks so far, so I’m just getting it how I want it and up to scratch initially, then we’ll start playing with modifications!
Ahh ok, I have just found your group and applied to join that… 😊👍🏻👌🏻
Hi Joel, would love to join your group, but live in NZ :)
Just wondering what tyres you use for 80% road 20% off-road? Also where did you get front and rear light guards please?
Hi Tony, no problem hope over to Facebook and search up the "Freelander 2 OffRoad Group (FL2ORG)", we have members from across the globe and would love to have you along!
For your tyres, something like the BFGoodrich K02 All Terrain would suit your purpose well.
Did any of your group tried to install spare wheel on back like it was in previous versions?
Hi Derek, there is one gent who's done it (video on youtube elsewhere) but I don't think he is on facebook etc - sadly I dont remember his name, sorry.
Its not a common mod, though many of us like the idea.
It just crossed my mind , I could get one in petrol , if spare moved outside I would fit lpg system which could give me good workhorse in London (ulez) plus great expedition mix in one. I would probably fit snorkel too.
That looks great. I have a manual freelander 2, anyone else play in the mud with a manual?
Thanks Mark! And yes pleanty of folks get into the rough stuff with their Manual FL2's! Why not join us in the Freelander 2 OffRoad Group over on Facebook and you can ask questions and network with other owners there: facebook.com/groups/354952682390021/?ref=share
Has anyone taken a discovery sport out with you guys? Keen to know how they fare in these types of conditions? Great content by the way 👍🏼
Thanks JJ, very kind of you to say. No-one has brought a Disco Sport out with us recently but they are very capable bits of kit for sure. 👍
@@JoelSelfOutdoorInstructor right.... Thanks for getting back to me so quick! I'll keep watching the content, very interesting. Thanks again
CAN YOU PUT A SNORKEL ON THE FREELANDER2?
Hi there
Yes you can. Mine has one. I will post a fitting video some day, its been in need of editing for a long time.
Need to know why i should get a freelander 2 i have just test driven one really liked it but what are its Achilles heels
Interactions with water are the FL2's least strong point... on the whole they are excellent but wading is something only to be taken on with serious consideration. The reasons for this are three-fold.
1. Sensors / low level electrics are a bit of a pain on the FL2, though they are cheap to rectify if they start falling they could cause you to need recovery... personally I carry spares of a few common sensors that like to fail, but Im happy spinning spanners in the middle of nowhere where as some folks would find that a bit daunting. (Understandably so!) The Crankshaft Position Sensor doesn't like motorway spray on a wet day let alone cold muddy water on the lanes!
2. Weight... the FL2 just dosent weigh all that much... go wading too deep and they'll float more easily than most traditional 4x4's that sink to the bottom and maintain traction... that being said this is an issue I've never experienced myself despite being in some incredibly deep water in mine (depth to the height of the bottom of the windscreen)!
3. Air intake, now this has potentially just been solved by the team at MuddyMods in the last few days because they've brought out a snorkle (have already fitted it to my FL2 and its ace!!). But ordinarily the air intake is a bit pants, not the position itself (left wing) but the ducting and airbox are far from watertight and as such water ingress to the filter housing is common... and thats one stop away from being water and bits of filter in the engine which would really put a downer on your day, a few folks have drowned their FL2's due to the airbox missing the one way valve in its base (this should stop water entering but allow water to drain), if missing you have a hole striaght into the air box the size of a UK 50pence piece.
But that all sounds like doom and gloom, by an auto FL2 and whether you're on the road or off you wont go far wrong. A couple choice mods and you'll not only keep up with the likes of discos and defenders, you might even start out performing them at times! 😉
Give help,
How was the winch installed? I'm from Brazil and here there is no LR like yours. I have to buy a Freelander 2 2012 this week and I want to change the tires, do a 2" lift and install the winch
MuddyMods ship internationally and they make the lift kit and the winch mount. I hope that helps 👍 www.muddymods.com
was there any standard freelanders with you eg no lift kit and no offroad tyers
Yes the two dark blue ones are both standard (one has work lights to the rear but that was the only modification). 👍
just a question for reliability the roadtrip destination you prefer FL2 or defender3...??
That Toyota rescue truck is a safe bet.
Is the off road group still going
Absolutely! 👍🚜
You can join us for FREE, here:
m.facebook.com/groups/354952682390021/?ref=share
In which mode are you
Most of the day we'll drive in standard road mode. When needs be we may select 'Grass, Gravel & Snow' or 'Mud & Ruts' its very situational. 👍
What's the best roof bars to get pls?
I am thinking to change my nissan xtrail t30 2.5 2010 with landrover lr2 2014. What do you think guys?.
If you can afford a Disco Sport… it’s worth it.
Hi is it a RELIABLE MID SUV?
Quite reliable, not bad.
5:10 you know there’s a road there?
🤣 Ah no, how did we not realise that! 😉👍🚜
Wenn ihr schon so ein hochwertiges Fahrzeug fährt dann lasst das Lenkrad beziehen. Das sieht echt arm aus.
Good video, just spoiled by that bloody awful banjo plucking, why the hell do so many RUclips channels have to add this type of crap to their filming, it totally spoiled the vid
Thanks for the feedback John. 👍
I quite like it
I thought it was great and quite appropriate!