offroading

greasemunky · 01-03-2009, 19:04

Had a t2 now for about a month and want to do some offroading can anyone help with wot i need and where i can go.i live near manchester? are much good offroad?

zippy656 · 01-03-2009, 19:49

you need nothing to start with, im still running as standard. looking out for AT's tyres and wheels as a play set.

what you DO need is some one who know where its ok to go, and they normaly have whats needed if you he they get stuck, Ive been onto Salisbury plain a few times, its great fun.

Im sure some one closer to you will point you in the right direction.

have great time when you do go.

Zippy656

jims-terrano · 01-03-2009, 20:02

There's usually one or two meets going on from here, have a look for Yorkshire Dales or Derbyshire posts on here.
Two most important things you need are good road tyres or better still AT's and NEVER go alone!!! just in case you get stuck. Meet up with some of these guys on here as I'm sure you'll be made welcome and you'll have one heck of a good time

. A CB is a good bit of kit if you have one or can borrow one as it means you can keep in touch and ask questions as you drive a long. Once you've been "green laning" you'll want to go again and you'll have a great big grin on your face.

Jim T

zippy656 · 01-03-2009, 20:12

i know the GRIN feeling...
yep NEVER go alone even if you have all the kit

jims-terrano · 01-03-2009, 20:21

Better to accompany someone in a Land rover and then you can tow them out when they get stuck

Jim T

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 01-03-2009, 21:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by greasemunky

Had a t2 now for about a month and want to do some offroading can anyone help with wot i need and where i can go.i live near manchester? are much good offroad?

what side of the rainy city then, we have a few, to north, oldham I believe and to west.

then if you can put up wi us theres members in derbyshire, south and north(west) yorks.

as said best bet is to join one of our trips into country, you'll be amazed what a standard
vehicle can do....

bensonsnuts · 01-03-2009, 22:42

Try these guys at Northwest 4x4 . I haven't been on there for quite a while but it's ran by a nice guy called Steve .
They offroad regularly around your area .

http://www.northwest4x4.co.uk/index.php

extreme-4x4 · 01-03-2009, 23:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by zippy656

i know the GRIN feeling...

really i got to say i start of with the grin

then i just have to go the extra mile ar try something else ...... then no grin

so know your limits and know when to stop thats important

zippy656 · 01-03-2009, 23:14

very true, keep out the DEEP water too!!!

1/2 to3/4 up your wheel is enough

not over the bonnet...

lacroupade · 02-03-2009, 00:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by extreme-4x4

really i got to say i start of with the grin

then i just have to go the extra mile ar try something else ...... then no grin

so know your limits and know when to stop thats important

...or pack up when the wine gums run out!

zippy656 · 02-03-2009, 06:48

yep, that would be good time to stop too

greasemunky · 02-03-2009, 14:27

north derbyshire edge of cheshire

01-03-2009, 19:04	#1
greasemunky Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: peak district Vehicle: nissanterrano 2.7 tdi swb Posts: 96	offroading Had a t2 now for about a month and want to do some offroading can anyone help with wot i need and where i can go.i live near manchester? are much good offroad?

01-03-2009, 20:02	#3
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	There's usually one or two meets going on from here, have a look for Yorkshire Dales or Derbyshire posts on here. Two most important things you need are good road tyres or better still AT's and NEVER go alone!!! just in case you get stuck. Meet up with some of these guys on here as I'm sure you'll be made welcome and you'll have one heck of a good time. A CB is a good bit of kit if you have one or can borrow one as it means you can keep in touch and ask questions as you drive a long. Once you've been "green laning" you'll want to go again and you'll have a great big grin on your face. Jim T

02-03-2009, 14:27	#12
greasemunky Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: peak district Vehicle: nissanterrano 2.7 tdi swb Posts: 96	offroadind north derbyshire edge of cheshire

01-03-2009, 19:49	#2
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	you need nothing to start with, im still running as standard. looking out for AT's tyres and wheels as a play set. what you DO need is some one who know where its ok to go, and they normaly have whats needed if you he they get stuck, Ive been onto Salisbury plain a few times, its great fun. Im sure some one closer to you will point you in the right direction. have great time when you do go. Zippy656

01-03-2009, 20:12	#4
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	i know the GRIN feeling... yep NEVER go alone even if you have all the kit

01-03-2009, 20:21	#5
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Better to accompany someone in a Land rover and then you can tow them out when they get stuck Jim T

01-03-2009, 22:42	#7
bensonsnuts Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: north east Posts: 72	Try these guys at Northwest 4x4 . I haven't been on there for quite a while but it's ran by a nice guy called Steve . They offroad regularly around your area . http://www.northwest4x4.co.uk/index.php

01-03-2009, 23:14	#9
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	very true, keep out the DEEP water too!!! 1/2 to3/4 up your wheel is enough not over the bonnet...

02-03-2009, 06:48	#11
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	yep, that would be good time to stop too