Join George and I as we join the off road driving fun at the Slindon Safari 4x4 day near Chichester in our project Land Rover Freelander 2. Here is the link if you want to join the fun www.4x4driving.co.uk/index.php
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@giff16692 жыл бұрын
Brilliant- loved the chase and the “Italian Job” hanging moment. What a great Dad!
@L6632 жыл бұрын
He's a good son too ! He just passed all his exams ( GCSE's) with very good grades !
@giff16692 жыл бұрын
@@L663 Fantastic news well done !!! Richly deserved I’m sure he’s a credit to you
@promenteryrobbins2 жыл бұрын
Freelander s are amazing vehicles. Nice to see them being driven!
@lascm52372 жыл бұрын
Hugely impressed with both the quality of the driving and outstanding ability of our Freelander’s - nice one 👍
@L6632 жыл бұрын
I think the Freelander 1 proved to be a better & braver driver than me in the end !
@phillipchandler88622 жыл бұрын
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👌
@L6632 жыл бұрын
We will try and get more of this type of content in ...
@Coordinator612 жыл бұрын
This is not extreme off-road just driving through mud.
@jamesmcnaughton35582 жыл бұрын
@@Coordinator61 It’s not an extreme off roader, what do you expect? 😀
@Coordinator612 жыл бұрын
@@jamesmcnaughton3558 KZbin is full with these video's. So yes i expect off-roading not getting wet tires ok, thanks.
@stevenmoran40602 жыл бұрын
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.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
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.
@adriangiddins60652 жыл бұрын
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 !!
@L6632 жыл бұрын
She is a beast - some decent tyres and that extra bit of clearance shows what the car can do.
@mikeb532 жыл бұрын
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.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Yes we really need to get more serious with extra camera person !
@Splatt230GE2 жыл бұрын
Respect to you guys for having a go and trusting in the car's capabilities
@barrynash55652 жыл бұрын
Absolutely BRILLIANT, thanks so much.
@johnspear34522 жыл бұрын
Great to see you having so much fun. Build them up and then use them.
@agentbarnesgb2 жыл бұрын
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.
@daviddickinson69552 жыл бұрын
watched whole video now, brilliant content, loved this!
@paulsee22 жыл бұрын
Bloody brilliant, thoroughly enjoyed watching
@simonnelson77702 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant 👍
@ianjeffery37622 жыл бұрын
Amazing video!!!! loved it. Makes me want to buy a second fl2 just to go and have fun in
@eoin47682 жыл бұрын
Iv got a 2007 freelander 2 HSE and I just want to thank you for all the videos.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
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
@ldarm2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant stuff! So nice to see that thing getting it DONE. Subscribed 💪🤘🏻
@jasongriffiths65222 жыл бұрын
That looks a great place. Great video loved it
@travellingunderpants2 жыл бұрын
I wish I had a dad like you!! What a fantastic day out together ❤️
@L6632 жыл бұрын
It was!
@nickjennings83172 жыл бұрын
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.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
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 !
@jorgeguilherme2 жыл бұрын
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!!!!
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Hi Jorge - thanks for the kind words but clearly the Freelander 1 driver was far superior to me !
@jorgeguilherme2 жыл бұрын
@@L663 His driving was a little reckless. You showed real off road driving!!
@edydacosta2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic car. I just bought my second freelander 2, very happy. Takes me wherever I want to go
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@frankieryan2840 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding what a great watch 👍👍👍
@north47.5 ай бұрын
❤❤❤ impressive driving skill can really tell a lot about a cars true abilities. buying one Rover for myself soon 🏁
@L6635 ай бұрын
Go for it!
@warren6815 Жыл бұрын
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!
@wildlifewalkswithcountryge749 Жыл бұрын
Very impressed with the F1 & 2, great driving as well!
@mikeg96742 жыл бұрын
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!
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@billyboy30532 жыл бұрын
That was epic guys 👌 well done and thanks for taking us with you 👏
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Thanks - not the best camera setup - need more gopro's but I think you could see the raw emotion as we do the course.
@billyboy30532 жыл бұрын
@@L663 your effort and dedication is what matters mate, loved the experience with the camera set up you had, keep it up guys 👍
@johnp92352 жыл бұрын
Love this sort of content 👌
@ianbrown42422 жыл бұрын
This was great!
@sh49692 жыл бұрын
Nice driving looks fun.
@Plantsman19892 жыл бұрын
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. 😆
@L6632 жыл бұрын
I really did think my lack of skill had final caught up with me !
@srea0642 жыл бұрын
Well done, that was great driving and just goes to show how good the Freelander 2 actually is.
@piotrnapora58102 жыл бұрын
when it works
@ianbrown42426 ай бұрын
@@piotrnapora5810 ...which is 99.9999% of the time, in my period of ownership...
@in.miscare2 жыл бұрын
great video! awesome piece of content right here! cheers
@deltafoxtrot22 жыл бұрын
Well done!👍
@russ49722 жыл бұрын
That place looks amazing. Some angle on that last section 👍🏼
@L6632 жыл бұрын
It was a great place - 80 acres to explore.
@commander_lard2 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@L6632 жыл бұрын
George will be after a first car soon - maybe a Jimny ? Freelander 2 is a nice first car !
@commander_lard2 жыл бұрын
@@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)
@RichardFrost8002 жыл бұрын
Haha I would have been cracking it at the end on that angle. That was insane. Great vid. Nice camera work george
@L6632 жыл бұрын
I was totally pooping myself at that angle - shame we did not have more external camera shots !
@consul62622 жыл бұрын
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
@craiglangford5116 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant vid
@L663 Жыл бұрын
It was a few month ago now but was a fun day out !
@mdshovel2 жыл бұрын
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
@whosyourmate8292 Жыл бұрын
EPIC content lads 🤘👌
@L663 Жыл бұрын
That was a fun day out
@flyme1952 жыл бұрын
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.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Yes I have seen that pop up - shame it does not stay there when in off road mode.
@bugjuicer2 жыл бұрын
so awesome! Lil jealous there's nothing like that near me, well, nothing close and easy to play in
@banoffeepirate2 жыл бұрын
I love the freelander 2, I’ve got the 3.2 i6 one just need get some decent tyres on it
@davidwhite49152 жыл бұрын
What a great video
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@stacyhathaway40172 жыл бұрын
Very entertaining!
@xide71232 жыл бұрын
The freelander 1 was so capable! They are fucking great
@alanottley2 жыл бұрын
Now that was fun!
@L6632 жыл бұрын
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 !
@thurstonhowell35692 жыл бұрын
I loved my Freelanders.
@Simon782 жыл бұрын
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.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
I dont think I would last a minute in Australia with my driving skills - you guys take stuff to the next level !
@md-detailing2 жыл бұрын
Great videoo and very interesting :D
@LITTLEMANADVENTURSES2 жыл бұрын
I want me a freelander 2 now that was awesome
@L6632 жыл бұрын
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
@robintaylor61592 жыл бұрын
Love it
@williambaird88072 жыл бұрын
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
@L6632 жыл бұрын
The Freelander 2 is becoming my car of choice too... even with my new shiny Defender...
@hege7502 жыл бұрын
Nice! Please do the same course with the Defender.
@andyrainer7752 жыл бұрын
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😉
@88mtb882 жыл бұрын
Great video keep up the good work. Land Rover needs a new Freelander
@davidfuters71522 жыл бұрын
They have one , it’s called. discovery Sport
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Yes we need to buy a Discovery Sport - maybe we buy a crashed one and just take it off road before we fix it !
@benstratford27982 жыл бұрын
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 😅
@L6632 жыл бұрын
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.
@ROGEXTREME2 жыл бұрын
Great video, that Freelander 1 did ok for £500 banger.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
That Freelander 1 was the real star of the show !
@ianmclyde2 жыл бұрын
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 :(
@a11eex2 жыл бұрын
Rather than getting the boot carpet muddy, you can flip the boot floor over to expose a hard, easy clean, plastic 👍🏻
@L6632 жыл бұрын
You sir are a genius !
@BullE12862 жыл бұрын
love it..
@Ad-Lo2 жыл бұрын
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.
@chrisglover21332 жыл бұрын
Wipers going mad!
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Yes sorry that the wipers and muddy screen distract from the action
@chrisglover21332 жыл бұрын
@@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😆
@nigelhumphreysfsuk28332 жыл бұрын
wow that was a surprise seeing how good the freelanders were
@L6632 жыл бұрын
We too were surprised - i think that is clear from the video !
@nigelhumphreysfsuk28332 жыл бұрын
@@L663 great video as always keep up the great work simon & george
@Bowler-iv1mb2 жыл бұрын
There’s a really great site at , Wagtail 4x4 in shipston; definitely worth a trip
@rickjbradbury2 жыл бұрын
Was that FL1 you were following standard and not lifted?
@lowerorchard Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Yes the DJI Osmo Pocket 2 is an impressive beast !
@rafflesnh2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the next vid on how to unblock your washer jets! ;-)
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Well spotted....
@rafflesnh2 жыл бұрын
@@L663 Thought I'd mention just in case the MOT is due.
@BeavisPits2 жыл бұрын
God I thought you were going over at 16min! Hope the lift spacers survived!
@L6632 жыл бұрын
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 !
@Duunti3 ай бұрын
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!
@mostdom2 жыл бұрын
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.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
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 !
@mostdom2 жыл бұрын
@@L663 This is my version of the day. Enjoy kzbin.info/www/bejne/pICXqqWQn7Scopo
@simonbance2 жыл бұрын
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!!
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Thanks - it was a little scary !
@TheBaeSauceShow2 жыл бұрын
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!
@L6632 жыл бұрын
You were not the P38 that got stuck then right !
@TheBaeSauceShow2 жыл бұрын
@@L663 nooo not the one in your video! Although both me and my friend were is stock Blue P38s hahaha
@RichardFrost8002 жыл бұрын
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.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
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 ?
@RichardFrost8002 жыл бұрын
Sounds great. Be a waste to leave it unseen 😉. Or you and George could do an overdub talking about snippets
@jameslines50802 жыл бұрын
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 👍🏻
@jameslines50802 жыл бұрын
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.
@NDragon12 жыл бұрын
@powerfulukltd, have you done anything to the underside of the vehicle before being offroad?
@hanf0222 жыл бұрын
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.
@adamknight67522 жыл бұрын
Can't believe I suggested it to you guys last video and wasn't there, gutted. Hope you enjoyed it.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Sorry I should have given you a shout as you did suggest it - thanks for the suggestion !
@adamknight67522 жыл бұрын
@@L663 no worries guys
@adamknight67522 жыл бұрын
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
@adamknight67522 жыл бұрын
@@L663 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5i9mWOLo612pNU
@adamknight67522 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@beaviccoon4702 жыл бұрын
Interesting how if you take it slow with the new defender the articulation seems better unless it's just me.
@mostdom2 жыл бұрын
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!
@L6632 жыл бұрын
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.
@pavellanzhotsky87822 жыл бұрын
Good 👍👍👍
@pauldavis3452 жыл бұрын
Great video, you should start a (Powerful Club) then we could all meet up if possible.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
This would be good fun... we have just done "strata florida" in the new Defender
@kevinclare9402 жыл бұрын
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.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
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 !
@garymoore79142 жыл бұрын
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.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
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 ?
@davidfuters71522 жыл бұрын
George’s 1st car me thinks 💪
@garymoore79142 жыл бұрын
@@davidfuters7152 that's a great idea.
@garymoore79142 жыл бұрын
@@L663 it would make for a popular video, they still have a strong following.
@silviu.x26612 жыл бұрын
@@L663 why dont you guys get auto ones..
@blowduke2 жыл бұрын
I wish I’d had kept my fl2 now ..
@jonathonnoyce88952 жыл бұрын
What infotainment screen is in your freelander 2. Mine is cracked after a near miss and wondering what good aftermarket systems are out there
@L6632 жыл бұрын
It is an Android system and is perfectly useable
@fincocoffee53352 жыл бұрын
Great video that lads do you think a stock Jeep Renegade Trailhawk would be alright at this centre?
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Yes there is really something for everyone on this course.
@Stabby6662 жыл бұрын
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.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
I totally stole that car - it was at the salvage auction in lock down ! total bargain !
@Imeraan-yb7pb2 ай бұрын
hey mate. was this Slindon day out done with a lift kit on the lr2 or standard height
@sudo_nym2 жыл бұрын
Which tyres (and size) did you have on the Freelander?
@ourtube26932 жыл бұрын
Do these have low range transfer case? Does it effect its capability? And do you take your defender out on these trails?
@Zeebad_1st2 жыл бұрын
No, but sand mode locks the diff.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
There is no low range box which was not really a problem - certainly if i had an auto box it would be much easier on the clutch. The Defender has the roof tent on at the moment so not suited to the low hanging branches..... at the end of the summer I will take the roof tent off and go out in the Defender again !
@benstratford27982 жыл бұрын
@@L663 also, if you're unsure of which direction the wheels are facing, put it in one Mud & Ruts or Sand Mode - those special programs show a digital display on the dash of where the wheels are pointing 👍
@daviddickinson69552 жыл бұрын
hahahaha, that p38 chain was cracking, and this was the white route?
@matthewb25742 жыл бұрын
This makes me want a free lander
@nickjmuzik2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Is your FL2 stock with bigger tyres? Impressive!
@L6632 жыл бұрын
The car is stock apart from 1) android screen 2) 40mm lift kit 3) Off road tyres
@IpitoI2 жыл бұрын
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
@Manuel-gf8hf2 жыл бұрын
Bravo Zulu!!! Some SUVs, in the right hands (yours!!) are brilliant offroaders...Do you think Discovery Sport is as capable offroad? Thsnk you and congrats 💪👍👏
@L6632 жыл бұрын
The Discovery Sport is much the same but there is less ground clearance and they are more expensive !
@Manuel-gf8hf2 жыл бұрын
@@L663 Yeah, I know...just wondering: " a Disco Sport + Offroad kit as family car??? or a Ev Leaf for the wife AND a FL2 Offroad Master JUST for me?? :-)"
@conehead2 жыл бұрын
HI KZbin !!! I LOVE YOU POWERFUL UK !!!
@valleysafariuk86392 жыл бұрын
👍
@terrymoogan8445 Жыл бұрын
They should do this for young drivers, 12/17 , prepare them for the road. Get them confide t.