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Vehicle & Technical => Freelander => Topic started by: Gordo on March 02, 2009, 13:09:35

Title: Mods & Airbags
Post by: Gordo on March 02, 2009, 13:09:35: One of the things I'm thinking of doing to my Freelander is fitting a stronger bar behind the bumper, and then I can fit a recovery point to that - as demonstrated by Tornado Motorsports at the Donington show.

However, I don't know whether this will cause problems with the airbag system. The Freelander that Tornado had on their stand has had the airbag system removed. Whilst I don't intend ever needing the airbags, they're useful things to have.

I presume that it's a similar story when fitting an A-bar, and Land Rover endorses that as an official modification...

Any thoughts or experience?
Title: Re: Mods & Airbags
Post by: mill2020 on March 02, 2009, 20:40:29: I can't imagine the replacement of the ali bar would cause any problems with the airbags, but it maybe worth speakin with Dave at Tornado and gettin his take on it, after all he's fabbin up the new bar so should have a good idea what effect it would have on the crumple zones
Title: Re: Mods & Airbags
Post by: G30RGE on March 02, 2009, 21:25:06: I have a front receiver mount for sale - Purpose built to fit behind plastic front with a standard receiver fitment to take recovery point or demountable winch mount :lol:

If I can find pics - I'll post it
Title: Re: Mods & Airbags
Post by: Gordo on March 03, 2009, 10:04:41: Quote from: G30RGE on March 02, 2009, 21:25:06
I have a front receiver mount for sale - Purpose built to fit behind plastic front with a standard receiver fitment to take recovery point or demountable winch mount :lol:

If I can find pics - I'll post it

Sounds interesting - presume it'll fit a post-facelift model? And of course: how much? :)
Title: Re: Mods & Airbags
Post by: Boddle on March 03, 2009, 11:18:14: Your airbag shouldn't be effected much by the bumper change as they are triggered by an accelerometer (will be in the airbag ECU itself usually mounted as close to the centre of the vehicle as possible) not by any impact device behind the bumper.
Title: Re: Mods & Airbags
Post by: G30RGE on March 03, 2009, 12:35:55: Yes - it fits pre-facelift

found picture

(http://i46.servimg.com/u/f46/11/96/81/60/winchp10.jpg)

You got PM
Title: Re: Mods & Airbags
Post by: G30RGE on March 03, 2009, 12:43:33: Also got the following if anyone is interested

Mantec Sump Guard

Mantec exhaust guard

Rear receiver mount

Recovery eye (for receiver)

Tow bar (for receiver)

Safety Devices Roof Rack

Safety Devices Roof Rack Spoiler
Title: Re: Mods & Airbags
Post by: Gordo on March 03, 2009, 13:43:57: Now that list has got me thinking again :-o

I know the Mantec kit has a very good reputation, and a price-tag to match. I'm wanting to upgrade the sump-guard / skid-plate too, so would the Mantec one kill two birds with one stone? Or would I need both?

As for the exhaust guard, I seem to lose out here because I have a tow-bar and they don't seem to allow for them :?

Can't see the pictures at work (firewall), but will have a look tonight from home.
Title: Re: Mods & Airbags
Post by: mill2020 on March 03, 2009, 18:18:40: G30RGE are you offloading your toys? Do i detect a new addition to your garage in the near future?????????

PM sent
Title: Re: Mods & Airbags
Post by: G30RGE on March 03, 2009, 18:25:41: Quote from: mill2020 on March 03, 2009, 18:18:40
G30RGE are you offloading your toys? Do i detect a new addition to your garage in the near future?????????

PM sent

Freelander is due for replacement very soon so busy removing all sorts of bits

As for garage - I already have Disco V8 auto (offroader) and 1954 series 1 in process of rebuild (with a V8) but both of those could be for sale as I am losing my storage place :(

Just remembered - got 5 16"alloys with BIG AT tyres (205 16) for Freelander (tyres prob done 300 mile max)
Title: Re: Mods & Airbags
Post by: Rockin Robin on March 03, 2009, 22:13:27: Quote from: KTM Gordo on March 03, 2009, 13:43:57

As for the exhaust guard, I seem to lose out here because I have a tow-bar and they don't seem to allow for them :?

The Mantec exhaust guard can be fitted to a standard towbar with some minor modification. T8BUB on the FLC website did it.

Personally never bothered with the exhaust guard as standard box is extremely tough and, if the worst came to the worst, would be cheaper to replace than the cost of a Mantec guard. The guard also reduces ground clearance! Are you running a Diesel? If so, then why not just junk the rear box altogether and run a pipe straight out the side of the bumper :D
Title: Re: Mods & Airbags
Post by: Gordo on March 04, 2009, 12:58:46: Quote from: Rockin Robin on March 03, 2009, 22:13:27

The Mantec exhaust guard can be fitted to a standard towbar with some minor modification. T8BUB on the FLC website did it.

Personally never bothered with the exhaust guard as standard box is extremely tough and, if the worst came to the worst, would be cheaper to replace than the cost of a Mantec guard. The guard also reduces ground clearance! Are you running a Diesel? If so, then why not just junk the rear box altogether and run a pipe straight out the side of the bumper :D

I know about the ground-clearance issue, but a lift is also part of the plan so it won't be too much of an issue.

It is a diseasel, so that's another option - thank you :)
Title: Re: Mods & Airbags
Post by: Doobreydog on March 15, 2009, 17:56:07: Hi George PM sent poss interested in the roofrack & spoiler...Cheers
Title: Re: Mods & Airbags
Post by: trecfive on March 22, 2009, 16:27:57: Quote from: G30RGE on March 03, 2009, 12:35:55
Yes - it fits pre-facelift

found picture

(http://i46.servimg.com/u/f46/11/96/81/60/winchp10.jpg)

The mounting plate was made by Mantec
Title: Re: Mods & Airbags
Post by: G30RGE on March 24, 2009, 21:33:59: interesting.. I wasn't aware Mantec made the front mount, I know they made the rear one
Title: Re: Mods & Airbags
Post by: DoubleTop on April 01, 2009, 18:45:55: out of all this kit, what's left?

DT.