Pics of your offroaders...
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KevinCamaroSS said:
Lord John, that looks really good, is it unmodified?
Hi mate.Thanks very much
Yep, pretty much completely standard.
To be perfectly honest, I haven't seen it yet!
I am home in August but my Dad has had a good poke around it (tapping hammer to the chassis) and confirmed it's as good as the seller claimed.
Unfortunately a diesel, but I don't mind old, proper diesels, as it's the original N/A diesel in it.
I much prefer the pre-1969 headlight set up, but the Series 1's, 2's and 2A's are, projects aside, completely out of my price range and will continue to be so.
Thanks, Stuart.
Rickyy said:
Only picture I have of mine. Bullbar and sidesteps came with it and have since been removed.
It's our family car, so can't risk breaking it. But I'd love to do some light off roading in it. Is there anywhere in South Wales that is legal and not too extreme to go?
That said, and I mean no offence. But your vehicle isn't really ideal for green laning or off roading. Tires are too low a profile, limited ground clearance, large overhangs. And lots of plastic and paint to damage.
Some mild lanes in the dry you might be ok on, although if the ruts are deeper, then you run real risk of becoming grounded or causing damage underneath.
I'm not saying vehicles like yours can't be made to go off road. But if it takes your fancy, you'd be better off with something more rugged.
300bhp/ton said:
There are loads of places in South/Mid Wales. Green lanes, although technically they are on road, not off road. If you want to 'off road' you will need to be on private property at something like a Pay & Play site or on private land you have access too.
That said, and I mean no offence. But your vehicle isn't really ideal for green laning or off roading. Tires are too low a profile, limited ground clearance, large overhangs. And lots of plastic and paint to damage.
Some mild lanes in the dry you might be ok on, although if the ruts are deeper, then you run real risk of becoming grounded or causing damage underneath.
I'm not saying vehicles like yours can't be made to go off road. But if it takes your fancy, you'd be better off with something more rugged.
I thought as much! Ground clearance is a little better now the side steps are gone, but I agree, it's not suitable for anything serious.That said, and I mean no offence. But your vehicle isn't really ideal for green laning or off roading. Tires are too low a profile, limited ground clearance, large overhangs. And lots of plastic and paint to damage.
Some mild lanes in the dry you might be ok on, although if the ruts are deeper, then you run real risk of becoming grounded or causing damage underneath.
I'm not saying vehicles like yours can't be made to go off road. But if it takes your fancy, you'd be better off with something more rugged.
Currently putting funds aside for something more suitable.
Are the previous gen Grand Vitaras any good in SWB form? They seem a little cheaper than Jimnys.
Rickyy said:
I thought as much! Ground clearance is a little better now the side steps are gone, but I agree, it's not suitable for anything serious.
Currently putting funds aside for something more suitable.
Are the previous gen Grand Vitaras any good in SWB form? They seem a little cheaper than Jimnys.
I was laning in Wales two weekends back. A friends Land Rover 80" got stopped a few times due to ground clearance, despite running 7.50 tyres.Currently putting funds aside for something more suitable.
Are the previous gen Grand Vitaras any good in SWB form? They seem a little cheaper than Jimnys.
Older Vitara's are fine. But really depends what your bigger plans are with the vehicle. And how much money you'd maybe like to invest and return, should you sell it on.
Vitara's are compact 4x4's, this is good for many things. But has it's downsides if you want to carry people, haul or tow anything. And when out laning, you can spend many hours behind the wheel and with lengthy road sections. As long as you'll be comfy enough and accept that it is what it is, then that'll be fine. But well worth thinking about.
Vitara's are also IFS. This means for some types of off roading they simply won't perform as well as live axle vehicles (like the Jimny, most Land Rover's, most Jeep's).
People do extensively mod Vitara's and they can perform brilliantly. But an understanding of how suspension works off road will help loads in assessing a vehicles potential.
Being small, Vitara's also tend to have small wheels and small engines. This means limited low end grunt and still limited ground clearance. You can upsize the tyres, but only so much. And once you do, you'll find the engine may struggle on and off road and the gearing will be too tall. So more money needed to solve these issues.
Other things you might want to consider.
What and where will you use it? And your intended uses.
As I said earlier, towing, hauling or carrying people is not a small 4x4's forte. But also think what else you might want to do. If Pay & Play sites appeal, or more extreme off roading. Or even off road competitions. RTV (Road Taxed Vehicle) trials are very popular.
All competitions have regulations however, and some vehicles are simply more suited for it.
Vehicles I'd consider:
-Land Rover's. If you live in the UK you'd be completely crazy to not have them on the list. Disco 1/2, p38a or Series can all be had at sensible money.
-Jeeps. A bit like Land Rover's really. A bit rarer in the UK and less of a UK aftermarket. But world wide a much larger aftermarket than any other 4x4 make. XJ Cherokee's and ZJ/WJ Grand Cherokee's are complete bargains and really only need a lift kit to match anything Defender for most off roading needs.
-Jimny's, because they are like a modern Series 1 Land Rover with Defender suspension.
-Vitara, as mentioned above.
-Lada Niva. Similar to a Vitara, but arguably a bit more rugged.
-Maybe a Shogun or similar.
-Some other Jap trucks.
If you go too left field, there will be no after market however. Which means getting off road bits will be impossible or down to you to R&D and build yourself.
My old bucket on the right, mates on the left.
And with the winch on it
It's a rescued from the dead heap of nails that's been brought back to life after standing in the rain with a blown and cracked head for 10 years. So, it looks like nails but the mechanics and welding are getting to top notch status after a huge amount of graft going into it. Hence it looks rubbish but it certainly isn't underneath.
It's taken me everywhere I've asked it, through knee deep mud, up hillsides covered in slippy Heather and through and over harsh slate quarries and never failed me yet.
A coat of nato olive green in its future I think.
I'm happy
And with the winch on it
It's a rescued from the dead heap of nails that's been brought back to life after standing in the rain with a blown and cracked head for 10 years. So, it looks like nails but the mechanics and welding are getting to top notch status after a huge amount of graft going into it. Hence it looks rubbish but it certainly isn't underneath.
It's taken me everywhere I've asked it, through knee deep mud, up hillsides covered in slippy Heather and through and over harsh slate quarries and never failed me yet.
A coat of nato olive green in its future I think.
I'm happy
Steve_F said:
Avagoodweegend said:
Here's my Landies in something like ownership order
my 90
That looks incredibly like my road to work, not central Scotland near Whitburn is it?my 90
BigJL said:
My L200 - custom winch bumper, Winchmax synthetic rope winch, rear recovery bumper, 2" suspension lift, custom full underbody protection and rock sliders, snorkel, raised breathers, 31" Grabbers and CB Radio!
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