Best car for 2 mile track with 40% gradients, rocky surface?
Discussion
Decision made. Going for a 4 litre Wrangler and leaving it at my friend's house in Broadford. This means we can go in the RS6 and change to the Jeep for island driving. I drove a 4.0 inline 6 Wrangler a few years ago in Texas and outright power was pretty poor. But I loved the effortless poke from tick over and the ability to tackle the muddy hills we were enjoying. They are great engines apart from outright power.
irc said:
BroadsRS6 said:
A 2014 Land Rover 90 JUST made it today. In low ratio 4wd first gear.
Your answer then. Combined with imrovement of the worst spots. I’m a Landy lover, I really am. I daily a disco 4 and I’ve off roader a D1 and a 200tdi 90. I’m currently in the middle of putting a galv chassis on a 300TDi 90. I still wouldn’t recommend a relatively expensive and relatively flimsy defender for the job as bits will be consistently breaking.
And that’s not to mention what the sea air will do with the ferrous bits.
Suggestions to smooth the worst parts are good. Looking this morning it's about a tenth of the route where it's really bad. Maybe less than that. For now though it's about the house and car. Then the road later. Another advantage is my good friend of many years gets to use my Jeep if his car is being serviced or if he is in need of an extra car.
I'm told tyres are a big decision here. I can get some specialist boots which will virtually never puncture on rocks and stones and will be great for traction on dire surfaces. The down side is poor open road especially motorway performance but that doesn't matter.
Tyre selection will be important.
Tyre selection will be important.
BroadsRS6 said:
I'm told tyres are a big decision here. I can get some specialist boots which will virtually never puncture on rocks and stones and will be great for traction on dire surfaces. The down side is poor open road especially motorway performance but that doesn't matter.
Tyre selection will be important.
Also, just be aware that the Wrangler is RWD when used on tarmac.Tyre selection will be important.
A short wheelbase, live axle, steering box truck on very knobbly tyres can be a little lively in the wet, and the dynamics of them make it a little harder to read to catch it when the rear steps out, and they do have enough poke to do so.
It's not a massive problem, but just get a feel for it before going steaming into a wet roundabout or sharp turn covered in cows
t full pelt.On the positive side, you can simply drive back out of whatever hedge you end up in...
Welshbeef said:
Volvolover said:
Looks bloody fantastic mate. Love the idea of it being impassible to everyone but you
What about if/when emergency services are needed?Welshbeef said:
Is there another option where you can secure access rights through a farmers field to the dwelling.
Is there a mail box on the main junction to the road or is postie expected to climb up that rubble road?
No post. Collection at post office only. Just like many remote dwellings. Is there a mail box on the main junction to the road or is postie expected to climb up that rubble road?
Nope. No other access. Its mountainous and the house was originally a bad weather shelter which got progressively enlarged over the centuries by owners.
Then got abandoned for many years.
Once you're there you have walking heaven. Sea fishing. Snorkelling. Relaxation light years from traffic and the rat race. Scenery to die for. Crystal clear freshwater streams.
BroadsRS6 said:
No post. Collection at post office only. Just like many remote dwellings.
Nope. No other access. Its mountainous and the house was originally a bad weather shelter which got progressively enlarged over the centuries by owners.
Then got abandoned for many years.
Once you're there you have walking heaven. Sea fishing. Snorkelling. Relaxation light years from traffic and the rat race. Scenery to die for. Crystal clear freshwater streams.
That does sound good. Nope. No other access. Its mountainous and the house was originally a bad weather shelter which got progressively enlarged over the centuries by owners.
Then got abandoned for many years.
Once you're there you have walking heaven. Sea fishing. Snorkelling. Relaxation light years from traffic and the rat race. Scenery to die for. Crystal clear freshwater streams.
With transporting food luggage and any DIY upgrades how does that work / as in not damaging goods/ bruising fruit etc.
Welshbeef said:
BroadsRS6 said:
No post. Collection at post office only. Just like many remote dwellings.
Nope. No other access. Its mountainous and the house was originally a bad weather shelter which got progressively enlarged over the centuries by owners.
Then got abandoned for many years.
Once you're there you have walking heaven. Sea fishing. Snorkelling. Relaxation light years from traffic and the rat race. Scenery to die for. Crystal clear freshwater streams.
That does sound good. Nope. No other access. Its mountainous and the house was originally a bad weather shelter which got progressively enlarged over the centuries by owners.
Then got abandoned for many years.
Once you're there you have walking heaven. Sea fishing. Snorkelling. Relaxation light years from traffic and the rat race. Scenery to die for. Crystal clear freshwater streams.
With transporting food luggage and any DIY upgrades how does that work / as in not damaging goods/ bruising fruit etc.
Volvolover said:
Are you on the wind up? This kind of place clearly isnt for you if you're worried about bruising your fruit ffs
It’s a holiday home in what OP is describing as idyllic geography Choppering in a new oven/kitchen/bathroom new double glazing etc will add a huge amount.
Food & drink will be needed - driving up that massive rough slope isn’t for the faint hearted. (Looks as steep as the steepest part of red ski runs and only piste bullies can drove up it vertically)
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