modding an RR Classic for off roading

[church]

With what?

[ramthorne]

Some better tyres should be your first, and possibly only, purchase.

tyres direct offer a good range.

Waterproofing the electrics as described would help you enjoy your days more as would a decent front towing point.

A snorkle and lift kit a waste of money and detriment IMHO

[ramthorne]

Quinny said:

If you're not going to lift it then be prepared to spend a fortune on underbody protection.

I can see that a standard fuel tank would benefit from a plate under it but what else is there to protect?

[steve_d]

Also remember the efi ecu is on the floor under the drivers seat so you don't want to go into water any deeper than the door sills.

If you are going in the water then changing the viscous fan for a electric will help as the engine driven fan lifts the water up and over the engine.

Steve

Edited by steve_d on Thursday 10th August 22:09

[YamR1V64motion]

just to update ive found a 1990 Vogue SE 3.9 which im going to look at tomorrow, are the lift kits hard to fit?

[Fiskkeeper]

2" lift, trim arches(inside) & fit 235/85s you've got defender clearance with RR comfort then.
ive got a manual disco & would prefer an auto for playing on rocks etc
anyone been to tom's farm near Rhyardar? cant spell the town but its central wales. uf you have you'll know of the gulley, coming down the waterfall is interesting

or pre-painting (orange gloss & a roller) on exmoor january 2005

[church]

Toms Farm =

Respect, I know that gulley, its v.steep and rocky. Did it go down without sliding away? Only ever winched up/down it myself as I'd always figured it would slide out of control and probably roll!

[Fiskkeeper]

driven down it several times now. i can even stop 'halfway' and hold it there. more grip than i expected on those rocks. i have seen a 90 standing on the bullbar when he cocked it up though.
i always winch up, as driving just isnt happening yet. more mods must get more mods...