Slindon Safari 4x4 Day - We take the Freelander 2 & Have Fun with Freelander 1 / P38 / CRV etc

[@giff1669]

Brilliant- loved the chase and the “Italian Job” hanging moment. What a great Dad!

[@L663]

He's a good son too ! He just passed all his exams ( GCSE's) with very good grades !

[@giff1669]

@@L663 Fantastic news well done !!! Richly deserved I’m sure he’s a credit to you

[@lascm5237]

Hugely impressed with both the quality of the driving and outstanding ability of our Freelander’s - nice one 👍

[@L663]

I think the Freelander 1 proved to be a better & braver driver than me in the end !

[@phillipchandler8862]

Just goes to show how good the Freelander is off road. Great car, driving and fun. Diverse content like this will grow the channel deservedly. 100k+ for sure👌

[@L663]

We will try and get more of this type of content in ...

[@Coordinator61]

This is not extreme off-road just driving through mud.

[@jamesmcnaughton3558]

@@Coordinator61 It’s not an extreme off roader, what do you expect? 😀

[@Coordinator61]

@@jamesmcnaughton3558 KZbin is full with these video's. So yes i expect off-roading not getting wet tires ok, thanks.

[@promenteryrobbins]

Freelander s are amazing vehicles. Nice to see them being driven!

[@adriangiddins6065]

Was always told the Freelander 2 was not a proper 4x4 off roader.....you've certainly proved otherwise !! Always enjoy your videos, light hearted and good content. Well done !!

[@L663]

She is a beast - some decent tyres and that extra bit of clearance shows what the car can do.

[@stevenmoran4060]

You need a winch on the Freelander just in case and tow hooks oh, and keep a sling in the boot. Then you can either rescue someone or, get rescued. I did like the train of cars dragging the P38 out. Great video.

[@L663]

The concept with the Freelander 2 is to keep it as simple as possible so probably no winch but we do need to add some way to facilitate recovery and some basic recovery gear.

[@warren6815]

Easy to forget just how capable the F2 is off road, always good to see them being used as they should. Bit of a twitchy bum moment when it was at the extreme angle towards the end, something I remember all to well when I used to help run 4x4 pay and play days!

[@jorgeguilherme]

What an awesome video. Simply brilliant. What a "chase" on the other freelander. Simon i told you already, you are becoming a true offroad legend. George is trully blessed to have a Jedi father like yourself. Congrats you guys!!!!

[@L663]

Hi Jorge - thanks for the kind words but clearly the Freelander 1 driver was far superior to me !

[@jorgeguilherme]

@@L663 His driving was a little reckless. You showed real off road driving!!

[@Splatt230GE]

Respect to you guys for having a go and trusting in the car's capabilities

[@mikeb53]

That lean at the end of the video, I wish we could have seen the F2 from the outside... I bet it was perched like a bird on 2 wheels! Kudos to you there.

[@L663]

Yes we really need to get more serious with extra camera person !

[@johnspear3452]

Great to see you having so much fun. Build them up and then use them.

[@ianjeffery3762]

Amazing video!!!! loved it. Makes me want to buy a second fl2 just to go and have fun in

[@paulsee2]

Bloody brilliant, thoroughly enjoyed watching

[@mikeg9674]

That's certainly one of the most entertaining off road videos I've seen for some time, particularly as I was expecting a gentle amble round some tracks ! Usually side slopes don't look as steep on video but that one did! Excellent video ( along with all the others) Keep up the good work!

[@L663]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@edydacosta]

Fantastic car. I just bought my second freelander 2, very happy. Takes me wherever I want to go

[@L663]

Very nice!

[@daviddickinson6955]

watched whole video now, brilliant content, loved this!

[@wildlifewalkswithcountryge749]

Very impressed with the F1 & 2, great driving as well!

[@srea064]

Well done, that was great driving and just goes to show how good the Freelander 2 actually is.

[@piotrnapora5810]

when it works

[@ianbrown4242]

@@piotrnapora5810 ...which is 99.9999% of the time, in my period of ownership...

[@nickjennings8317]

And another great video. Loved the in car commentary too. That was a fair old trek down to Slindon. W have been there numerous times, very varied terrain that caters for all vehicle capabilities. Cheers Non Stick Nick.

[@L663]

The fact the car can drive us down for a 2 hour drive in comfort - then thrash it round the course - then drive home again in comfort is amazing !

[@matthewbowler6563]

What a terrific car 🚙 love it what an incredible piece of driving... Clutch control was not too bad because, it's you held off and I don't blame you

[@commander_lard]

excellent - just got my son a freelander 2 to go with my disco 3 - not bad as a first car and now busy binge watching your FL2 content :)

[@L663]

George will be after a first car soon - maybe a Jimny ? Freelander 2 is a nice first car !

[@commander_lard]

@@L663 as it happens I had a 2000 plate Jimny that he learnt to drive in, and was supposed to be his first car... used for 3 weeks but wasn't solid enough to get through it's last MOT sadly :( - great little cars but suffer from rot (mine suffered from previous welds letting go on the chassis and rotten body mounts)

[@flyme195]

When you move the terrain Response dial out of general, in the lcd display in the dash, there will be a display of which way your wheels are facing. Well, at least there is in my 2012 Freelander 2.

[@L663]

Yes I have seen that pop up - shame it does not stay there when in off road mode.

[@eoin4768]

Iv got a 2007 freelander 2 HSE and I just want to thank you for all the videos.

[@L663]

It just goes to show what a totally capable car you have ! I was totally amazed how capable the Freelander is with just a basic suspension lift and off road tyres

[@ldarm]

Brilliant stuff! So nice to see that thing getting it DONE. Subscribed 💪🤘🏻

[@RichardFrost800]

Haha I would have been cracking it at the end on that angle. That was insane. Great vid. Nice camera work george

[@L663]

I was totally pooping myself at that angle - shame we did not have more external camera shots !

[@north47.]

❤❤❤ impressive driving skill can really tell a lot about a cars true abilities. buying one Rover for myself soon 🏁

[@L663]

Go for it!

[@jasongriffiths6522]

That looks a great place. Great video loved it

[@agentbarnesgb]

Absolutely brilliant video, used to own a Feelander 1 and you’re absolutely right, apart from the school run it never got its feet dirty, wish we’d been more adventurous now. Thanks guys.

[@Plantsman1989]

Looks like damn good fun! Reminds me of when I used to go up to Yarwell for a day of off-roading in my Discovery 2 a few years back. Don't think I'll taking my HST to such extreme angles, looked like a proper brown trouser moment. 😆

[@L663]

I really did think my lack of skill had final caught up with me !

[@barrynash5565]

Absolutely BRILLIANT, thanks so much.

[@consul6262]

After watching this I wish I hadn't got rid of my Freelander 1, had a run of bad luck with it, mainly body damage! Got piss off and outed it, regretted since. Watching this has spurred me on to getting a Freelander 2

[@mdshovel]

The Freelander is much underrated and berated. I had a TD4 that was better on ice than my Disco because of the low centre of gravity - less tendency to slide into the curb. The most surprising was the Panda 4x4 - I ran one of those for Invicta Radio around everything the Defenders were doing

[@simonbance]

Simon & George, you excelled yourselves on this video...absolutely brilliant! I was sat holding onto the edge of my desk just watching it!! Fantastic stuff!!

[@L663]

Thanks - it was a little scary !

[@Simon78]

Cameras never do justice for how steep hills are or how big holes etc are. You’ve got a bit more width and length than my Jimny and I still puckered up when you had the FreeLander hesitating on that angle towards the end there! Love it when you guys can get out to places like this. If you ever get a chance to come to Australia we have many places I’m sure you’d love to try out like Swindon.

[@L663]

I dont think I would last a minute in Australia with my driving skills - you guys take stuff to the next level !

[@simonnelson7770]

Absolutely brilliant 👍

[@sh4969]

Nice driving looks fun.

[@williambaird8807]

I will tell you something , I got a defender 130 with a 6bt. My wife car was the freelander 2 never paid it much attention. I been driving it a bit lately. I am seriously impressed. The only things that let it down are ground clearance and towing capacity ie only 2 ton. I have pulled 3 ton with it and it handled it fine. Seriously impressed with the freelander 2

[@L663]

The Freelander 2 is becoming my car of choice too... even with my new shiny Defender...

[@willhandley884]

top man, loved this!

[@frankieryan2840]

Outstanding what a great watch 👍👍👍

[@andyrainer775]

Great Video, I live just a couple of minutes from Slindon but just not brave enough to take any vehicle there let alone our two week old Defender😳 I have bought some of your accessories for it though😉

[@lowerorchard]

How brilliant is the Osmo Pocket that George uses for recording from within the car! The in car shots show how you’re bouncing around but the Pocket handles it all with ease.

[@L663]

Yes the DJI Osmo Pocket 2 is an impressive beast !

[@cz4x4overland49]

WOW! I would'nt believe the FL2 is so capable. I wonder for how long it could make it, considering it's a haldex and does not have low range ratio.

[@banoffeepirate]

I love the freelander 2, I’ve got the 3.2 i6 one just need get some decent tyres on it

[@russ4972]

That place looks amazing. Some angle on that last section 👍🏼

[@L663]

It was a great place - 80 acres to explore.

[@billyboy3053]

That was epic guys 👌 well done and thanks for taking us with you 👏

[@L663]

Thanks - not the best camera setup - need more gopro's but I think you could see the raw emotion as we do the course.

[@billyboy3053]

@@L663 your effort and dedication is what matters mate, loved the experience with the camera set up you had, keep it up guys 👍

[@in.miscare]

great video! awesome piece of content right here! cheers

[@ianbrown4242]

This was great!

[@bugjuicer]

so awesome! Lil jealous there's nothing like that near me, well, nothing close and easy to play in

[@LITTLEMANADVENTURSES]

I want me a freelander 2 now that was awesome

[@L663]

I think they will become a popular green lane car in coming years... we drove 2 hours to the site in total comfort - did the course and drove home problem free in a car with 140K miles on the clock ! total cost of the car and modification is less than £2K

[@whos-your-mate]

EPIC content lads 🤘👌

[@L663]

That was a fun day out

[@hege750]

Nice! Please do the same course with the Defender.

[@ianmclyde]

brilliant wheeling guys, shows that the old girl is still a very capable rig .......unfortunatley i have nowhere near me to take my FL2 like this :(

[@beaviccoon470]

Interesting how if you take it slow with the new defender the articulation seems better unless it's just me.

[@mostdom]

Was very underwealming on that course in comparison to Simon's freelander behind me. Apart from the small bump when the front wheel comes down. Could be due to the wheel base being a bit longer compared to the spacing of the bumps!

[@L663]

The Defender looked a lot more controlled across the articulation section but he was going slower - The Freelander 2 felt composed inside the car - although from outside you can see how much the wheels were off the ground.

[@adamknight6752]

Can't believe I suggested it to you guys last video and wasn't there, gutted. Hope you enjoyed it.

[@L663]

Sorry I should have given you a shout as you did suggest it - thanks for the suggestion !

[@adamknight6752]

@@L663 no worries guys

[@adamknight6752]

Here you go Simon/George me and my bro made a video up there little while ago. It's my brothers KZbin channel...kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5i9mWOLo612pNU

[@adamknight6752]

@@L663 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5i9mWOLo612pNU

[@adamknight6752]

@@L663 another you might like to watch..kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5yvpomHpdBqm68 great fun up there. Let us know if you're back again would be happy to show you round.

[@nigelhumphreysfsuk2833]

wow that was a surprise seeing how good the freelanders were

[@L663]

We too were surprised - i think that is clear from the video !

[@nigelhumphreysfsuk2833]

@@L663 great video as always keep up the great work simon & george

[@jameslines5080]

If your unsure of which way the wheels are pointing put a bit of tape around the top of the steering wheel with the wheels set straight before you go off-roading 👍🏻

[@jameslines5080]

Also if your looking for more sites to attend. 4x4 without a club near Reading is a pretty good site. Also TV4x4 run off-road events around the Hampshire area.

[@BeavisPits]

God I thought you were going over at 16min! Hope the lift spacers survived!

[@L663]

It is fair to say we have given your spacers a good test - when we have the new 2 post lift fitted in the workshop we will give them a good inspection. But your spacers are one of the best modifications you can make to a Freelander 2 !

[@Bowler-iv1mb]

There’s a really great site at , Wagtail 4x4 in shipston; definitely worth a trip

[@johnp9235]

Love this sort of content 👌

[@Ad-Lo]

My car is a 2011 Freelander 2. I love it! The salesperson tried to convince me not to buy it. I’m glad I stuck to my guns.

[@Duunti]

Really cool video guys! Cheers. Was wondering though, did you during this riding just ‘select the mud&Ruds and/or sand mode’ or did you also ‘shut off the traction control’, with the button beside the selector?? Keep up this great and real reviews!

[@mostdom]

Hi Simon. Was an unexpected pleasure to meet up with you yesterday and have an opportunity to chat. I have sent you my footage from the tour with me and John. I have also put on my channel my veiw of you climbing the hill behind my defender. (can't seem to link it here) Might edit the whole thing later today and add it as well. Thanks again. John.

[@L663]

Hi John nice to meet you too and your very nice Defender. I may compile a bigger video of all the action to some music later. Keep up the good work with the recovery !

[@mostdom]

@@L663 This is my version of the day. Enjoy kzbin.info/www/bejne/pICXqqWQn7Scopo

[@benstratford2798]

I love Slindon Safari, went there a lot in 2018 after I first got my FL2. Dying to go back, I only live 30 minutes away! Definitely let me know when you next plan on going and I'll meet you guys there! I'll bring some cameras and my drone to get some cool shots of some FL2's enjoying the mud 😏 Means I'll have to get some outstanding work done before I next go off roading otherwise I might not make it home 😅

[@L663]

The site is awesome - we had the drone but it was windy and rainy so not ideal for drone flying. I grew up in Southampton and spent a few years in Portsmoouth / Havant ( my first job as at IBM havant ) its so nice around that area and Chichester.

[@daviddickinson6955]

hahahaha, that p38 chain was cracking, and this was the white route?

[@marcoprins4880]

Hey! Out of curiosity, were you driving this track in Mud & Ruts mode? Also, do you have suspension spacers installed?

[@L663]

We did have suspension raisers

[@marcoprins4880]

@@L663 Cool! How many inches?

[@L663]

@@marcoprins4880 all info is here kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3rHgqqAfNqKgrc

[@garymoore7914]

I drive a Freelander 1 TD4 and was so pleased to see one in your video. If you get the opportunity to get one to add to your fleet I'd be very impressed.

[@L663]

We do have one ... i got it for £100 and put a new clutch in it....but it has sat around the back for the last 2 years... shall we get it out and have some fun ?

[@davidfuters7152]

George’s 1st car me thinks 💪

[@garymoore7914]

@@davidfuters7152 that's a great idea.

[@garymoore7914]

@@L663 it would make for a popular video, they still have a strong following.

[@silviu.x2661]

@@L663 why dont you guys get auto ones..

[@TheBaeSauceShow]

I was there on the weekend with my new P38, first time going off roading and was such good fun! First time making KZbin videos for 4x4s will hopefully upload it this weekend!

[@L663]

You were not the P38 that got stuck then right !

[@TheBaeSauceShow]

@@L663 nooo not the one in your video! Although both me and my friend were is stock Blue P38s hahaha

[@88mtb88]

Great video keep up the good work. Land Rover needs a new Freelander

[@davidfuters7152]

They have one , it’s called. discovery Sport

[@L663]

Yes we need to buy a Discovery Sport - maybe we buy a crashed one and just take it off road before we fix it !

[@xide7123]

The freelander 1 was so capable! They are fucking great

[@chrisglover2133]

Wipers going mad!

[@L663]

Yes sorry that the wipers and muddy screen distract from the action

[@chrisglover2133]

@@L663 it was a great video, showing how capable these cars are. They do seem to be very popular round here and it feels like there’s more interest in them generally. Just wish ours was back from the garage... dodgy rear windows and door locks😆

[@craiglangford5116]

Brilliant vid

[@L663]

It was a few month ago now but was a fun day out !

[@thurstonhowell3569]

I loved my Freelanders.

[@blowduke]

I wish I’d had kept my fl2 now ..

[@rafflesnh]

Looking forward to the next vid on how to unblock your washer jets! ;-)

[@L663]

Well spotted....

[@rafflesnh]

@@L663 Thought I'd mention just in case the MOT is due.

[@davidwhite4915]

What a great video

[@L663]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@md-detailing]

Great videoo and very interesting :D

[@RichardFrost800]

Just watched it again, really cool entertaining stuff. Have you got any more on camera you edited out you could cobble a part 2 together?. What a brilliant day out that looked.

[@L663]

We do and we have some footage from the Defender looking back at the Freelander 2 How about the whole go pro footage etc but with a music soundtrack ?

[@RichardFrost800]

Sounds great. Be a waste to leave it unseen 😉. Or you and George could do an overdub talking about snippets

[@deltafoxtrot2]

Well done!👍

[@a11eex]

Rather than getting the boot carpet muddy, you can flip the boot floor over to expose a hard, easy clean, plastic 👍🏻

[@L663]

You sir are a genius !

[@ROGEXTREME]

Great video, that Freelander 1 did ok for £500 banger.

[@L663]

That Freelander 1 was the real star of the show !

[@hanf022]

Will you make a video on the Freelander 2 how to install a HD reverse camera and install it to the screen? It's a bit hard to find any instructions and the original reverse camera, there are a lot of fakes out there and the quality is often bad.

[@kevinclare940]

Great video Simon. Saw you there actually but didn’t realise it was you. Mine was the dark blue Disco 2 that you commented on 4 mins 20 into the vid. X578 JVP. We go to Slindon regularly so give me a shout if you go again and you can follow me and my mate in the red Range Rover Classic which you might also have seen there. Watched loads of your other vids and they are very informative and interesting but your Slindon one was one of your best. You certainly didn’t hold back and the car did well too. So let me know if you go again. Kevin.

[@L663]

Hi Kevin - we probably should get some more graphics on the car really ! We will for sure be back at Slindon and will make sure we get the word out - this was more of a look around but it turned into one of our best days out !

[@pauldavis345]

Great video, you should start a (Powerful Club) then we could all meet up if possible.

[@L663]

This would be good fun... we have just done "strata florida" in the new Defender

[@stacyhathaway4017]

Very entertaining!

[@alanottley]

Now that was fun!

[@L663]

That was one of the best days out we had had for a long time and George had his first ever drive of a car !

[@rickjbradbury]

Was that FL1 you were following standard and not lifted?

[@fincocoffee5335]

Great video that lads do you think a stock Jeep Renegade Trailhawk would be alright at this centre?

[@L663]

Yes there is really something for everyone on this course.

[@darkssideofthemoon]

Fairplay, great Video. I just bought one, but I take it that this is a four wheel drive version, or not!?

[@L663]

I though they were all 4WD ?

[@darkssideofthemoon]

@@L663 No, Mine is FWD (Front Wheel Drive) it doesn't have a Dial for different surfaces either

[@Stabby666]

The Freelander 2 has gone up in price massively since they bought this. I think he said it cost them £1500. You’d be lucky to find a roadworthy one now for under £5k.

[@L663]

I totally stole that car - it was at the salvage auction in lock down ! total bargain !

[@Imeraan-yb7pb]

hey mate. was this Slindon day out done with a lift kit on the lr2 or standard height

[@conehead]

HI KZbin !!! I LOVE YOU POWERFUL UK !!!

[@scottjones340]

Must be good to have 360° vision

[@NDragon1]

@powerfulukltd, have you done anything to the underside of the vehicle before being offroad?

[@GregsMowing]

Is that the place where Carwow Matt Watson drove the new Toyota Hilux?

[@nickjmuzik]

Great video! Is your FL2 stock with bigger tyres? Impressive!

[@L663]

The car is stock apart from 1) android screen 2) 40mm lift kit 3) Off road tyres

[@matthewb2574]

This makes me want a free lander

[@prashirnath4337]

I need a help, m from india, I have a LR2 2011 model . What is the exact ATF for this model, I think I have put the wrong atf , as the car loses its pick up after 20 mins of driving, I think that’s the reason

[@jonathonnoyce8895]

What infotainment screen is in your freelander 2. Mine is cracked after a near miss and wondering what good aftermarket systems are out there

[@L663]

It is an Android system and is perfectly useable

[@sudo_nym]

Which tyres (and size) did you have on the Freelander?

[@Pandora882]

Simon keep your thumbs out of the steering wheel.unless you want them broken.

[@gordonwedman3179]

Vehicles with power steering have much less kick back.

[@L663]

Wise words.... its good practise and one day i will be in a car without power steering and i will get a surprise... my old Ford Pop has a starting handle and I learnt the hard way to keep the thumb around the handle !

[@Pandora882]

@@L663 Yes can be quite a shock on backfire

[@114thtruckbuilder9]

Agreed there. What we got taught on off road driving

[@ColinGarner-h1t]

Clearly never had a front tyre blow out otherwise you would hold the steering wheel firmly with both hands .