jules

I second these guys I had the two racer's and the big 90 with them. The 4.2 auto 90 challenge truck with twin lockers and twin 8274-50's, LSE rear axle to name but a few in 2004 was still regarded by them as not that modded by them as they deal with rally teams etc...

I think you have hit the nail on the head .

I have a 2.0lt 98 freelander with 140k on the clock its my forth freelander my first was a CT freelander then the two racing ones this is my work hack. The bigest problem with them is they suffer from is misdiagnosus sending owners chasing there tailes sorting out problems I replaced VC units and tyres and all sort because I had been told the wheel bearings wear fine when all along they had simply warn out but because they never have play untill thay fall off how ever they will howle way before that. If you have ever owned a Disoc Rangy or defender you will find a freelander faster, chaper and much more relyable and ok for light offroading but carp at a play day. Remember in 2004 the production class 1.8 freelander was 11th over all in the british championships (the higest place Bowler wild cat was 16th) to me that kind of relyability speaks for its self. (sorry for some reason I can't spell check this)

could do but I have a gearbox fault which I don't have time to fix due to work commitments while I still have work

No I think you just under estimate what comp drivers are like Also I would expect comp safari car would not be allowed to drive at speed anywere on a show track it would worrie the marshalls just a tad...

Mines the same also I have spoken to several D2 owners which all of them do it so does the mother inlaws 20k mile D2. On the upgrade front I have EBC pads all round and drilled and groved vented disc's all round as well and have done for about the last 80k I only rally nictice the major improvemnt when I tow fully loaded towing the racer etc...

There is a Bearmach shop in Maidstone but that will do next day delivery anyway. I raced the two freelander with them backing me and everything was posted down to me and I never struggled with anything and if thay didn't make a part themselves it was Gen Part they would supply me anyway. Problem is cost verses quality you can buy a viscos fan for £40 Britpart or them same part from another brand for £80 but in this climate which would you go for even knowing its could fall off at anytime.

I'm looking for a TD5 auto gearbox recon thornton 4x4 come up on Ebay and are much cheaper than Ashcroft has anyone had any dealings with them.

Paul Yes the camp site can take 7.5t lorries but the campsite owner has asked they be left in a tidy manner. I hope this helps Julian

go on dave you know you want another one..... you were talking about having a LS engined toy

we reads do get about you know

Paul Im looking into it for you I will let you know over the next few days. Julian

Did anyone get any good photo's of the day

I really wanted to go but I'm working so I can't make it...

All that are attending should have got a email with all the details on please let me know if you are coming but have not got my email.

I have had two go and they are around the £160 mark to buy and easy to fit.

Go for a ES worth every penny as there not much more than a GS In my 2000 Td5 D2 I have done 180,000 miles in mine I was going to scrap it but found a cheap gearbox and have changed our plans and I'm putting it back on the road In all that milage Tyres Intercooler failed/ split sectrion of loom Wheel bearings x2 Air bag spring(turned out to be a loose connector) Random water and turbo hoses. but serviced on the botton every time and never cost more than £400 to do It's cost me nothing to maintain over the time I was using it for work (4yrs) and in my eyes it's paid for its self three times now. Its never been cained or driven hard well only when I'm not driving it anyway

I have the map numbers if you want to go and buy the correct OS map if you worried so we can mark it up for you at the start of the day a passenger to read the road book is essential it all for a bit of fun

the air con fills up the floor with water could be worth a look to see if the drains are blocked

Its been years since I hit that Oak tree while we are on the subject has Pete finished rebuilding his after the parking 15' up a tree incident

I'm with John I have a 99 2.0lt D and would buy another tomorrow if the red one died. it leaks oil from the IRD and thats one of those things other wise good as gold

the 3drs and 5drs as the rear seat is the same I would say the boot is the same size. the freelander van is the biggest but its only two seats

John Yours did jump into life as soon as you fixed the fuel pump. infact we were quite shocked at how well it started a it hadn't run for years. It was a shame the engine didn't last I never realise you didn't change the oil

I will be coming to race I may not get time to change the fly wheel but hohum she should be ok. All the new rose joints arrived for the shocks last week so I best pull my finger out having said that I don't have any days off between now and the 15thAug