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602's Freelander
« Reply #15 on: September 16, 2020, 08:20:42 AM »

Hi Mistericeman,

Thanks for that ... I was wondering if the rear prop could be removed. I suspect it would improve both tyre wear and fuel consumption.

My insurers are LV, and I don't think they like modifications. Did LR make a 4x2 version, and is in in a different insurance group.

But is it worth it. We've been with only one car since I sold the Jimny ... Barbara's Daihatsu Ix20, now approaching 30 months old, and also approaching 3,000 miles.




FWHs? But which axle? And is there "any sich naminal"?

I like the Freelander more than I thought I would. Would I want to take it cross-country .. like on a club outing?

602

People used to send Freelander's for an MOT without the rear prop on, and MOT people would pass them, then DVSA/DVLA etc stated that as it was a 4x4 when new they were still one, so failed the MOT without a prop fitted, declaring it a vehicle mod.
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« Reply #16 on: September 16, 2020, 04:49:47 PM »

People used to send Freelander's for an MOT without the rear prop on, and MOT people would pass them, then DVSA/DVLA etc stated that as it was a 4x4 when new they were still one, so failed the MOT without a prop fitted, declaring it a vehicle mod.

Hi,

I feel a crusade coming on, but I probably won't bother
 
A Google for FREELANDER 4x2  suggests that LR produced a such a machine.
There is something , somewhere, in the RTA, about maximum speeds for "goods vehicles".

If you fit windows AND seats in a van, it becomes no longer restricted to 50mph (was 40 when I was caught doing 80 in my Minivan, which had seats but no windows). But that does not apply to pick-ups, fitted with extra seats and side mounted "aero-screens".  :whistle

Removing drive to either axle will remove the 4x4 speed concession ...  so you will need bend your mind around the complicated formula concerning the position of the rear seat squabs in relation to the steering wheel .... etc.

Try to visualise the original Ford Crapi .... huge boot .. arguably a pick-up truck?

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Re: 602's Freelander
« Reply #17 on: September 16, 2020, 05:13:54 PM »

Why not do what the number plate boys do ....

Fit the rear prop for the MoT (fit the legal plates for the test)
Unbolt the rear prop...when you get home.

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« Reply #18 on: September 16, 2020, 05:28:44 PM »

Why not do what the number plate boys do ....

Fit the rear prop for the MoT (fit the legal plates for the test)
Unbolt the rear prop...when you get home.

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Most insurance companies STILL won't like it....

IF you want a 2 wheel drive car....

Just buy one
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Re: 602's Freelander
« Reply #19 on: September 16, 2020, 05:34:00 PM »

Why oh why the urge to continually make life more complexificated than it already is.  You have a nice newish car, it works. It probably needs 2 new tyres. Fit two new tyres, drive the car.

Hopefully the seat squab is that bit lower than a Series LR and Barbara will be able to shuffle in, once you solve the "getting out of the house" problem ? 

Good luck !

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« Reply #20 on: September 16, 2020, 05:37:43 PM »

Perhaps seats from another Rover will fit.
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« Reply #21 on: September 16, 2020, 10:31:23 PM »

Don't mess with the seats. The vehicle was crash tested with those seats in them and they are designed to work with the SRS system which includes individual front seat belt pensioners. Modification is definitely not advised.
Having been upside down after a multiple roll over in a TD4 Freelander, I can guarantee that they are a lot more solid than they may appear. Had they not been, I wouldn't now be able to offer my penny's worth.
Bottom line - if it ain't broke, don't fix it!
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« Reply #22 on: September 16, 2020, 11:04:08 PM »

Probably worse than messing with the propshaft ...



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« Reply #23 on: September 17, 2020, 04:29:00 AM »

Why oh why the urge to continually make life more complexificated than it already is. ,

Hi Gene,

Simple answer? I like to ponder on "what if?"

Somewhere/somewhen,  I read that a reasonable man will be happy to accept life as it is, while an unreasonable man will try to change it. Therefore all progress is down to unreasonable men.

Sometime in the late 1970s, a vital system at DVLC went capute, which could have brought the whole shebang to a standstill. Within minutes, I'd got my team operating a completely different system, bypassing the blockage.My reward? Tea and biscuits with the Director, along with three other "Saviours of the Directorate".

Family folklore says that my Great, Great, Great Grandfather was George Stephenson (you've heard of him?) My research came to a dead end. George's only son,  Robert Stephenson, died "without issue". END OF? Maybe not. My grandmother's maiden name was Stephenson, she lived in Middlesborough, my father was involved with steam, and was the spitting image of the statue in Euston station. I will make no claims that I can't substantiate, but if anybody knows anything, please tell.

George Stephenson made three improvements  (I don't know what) to the steam engines of his era, that are still being used (at least till recently). But supposing he hadn't?

For the record, I had/have no desire to modify my Freelander .... but "what if ...?"

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« Reply #24 on: September 17, 2020, 12:54:49 PM »

Why oh why the urge to continually make life more complexificated than it already is. ,

Hi Gene,

Simple answer? I like to ponder on "what if?"

.....

For the record, I had/have no desire to modify my Freelander .... but "what if ...?"

602

Phew, I had visions of another over complicated "project"....
Good luck with the new car !

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« Reply #25 on: September 17, 2020, 02:15:04 PM »

.... as long as folks realise they are just day dreams and no one is or has actually done these things.


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« Reply #26 on: September 17, 2020, 04:50:21 PM »

... as long as folks realise they are just day dreams and no one is or has actually done these things.

Hi Alan,

I will assume that is not a challenge?

602

PS. Visions of fitting paddles to the wheels (like Clarkson did i Iceland) and go hydroplaning across a bottomless pit full of shark infested sulphuric acid.
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« Reply #27 on: November 06, 2020, 11:06:52 PM »

Hi,

I thought I had posted something about my Freelander covering a lot of miles between tank "brimmings", which calculated at something over 30mpg.

I cannot find the relevant notebook. And nor can I find the relavent post, reporting my results and calculations on this forum.

Is there anyway of tracing my recent mails?

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« Reply #28 on: November 06, 2020, 11:11:27 PM »

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« Reply #29 on: November 07, 2020, 04:55:26 AM »

Hi Alan,

Thanks for that.

Was I alone in my ignorance?

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