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Old 17-10-2008, 08:49   #1
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Default Want to try off road.

Itching to have a little go in my Maverick on the old muddy stuff, but I dont want to go in blind and end up wrecking it.

Most of the ones I have seen on here and on youtube have had quite a bit added to them, but mine looks std.

I have some Kumho AT tyres on already which should be ok from readin prev posts on here. I have no bullbar or winch or prev 4x4 experience.

As I have always driven low wide sports cars (still do) I'm very wet behind the ears in regards to getting mud on me tyres.

Any advice.

Im based in Bristol if anybody round here does some not to difficult off roading stuff round here.
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Old 17-10-2008, 09:06   #2
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I'm sure somebody will be going out sometime,ask zippy or ianjones,they are down your neck of the woods i think 8O
Main think is,don't go out by yourself,unless you know its just a gravel track or something easy like that!! :wink:
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Old 17-10-2008, 09:08   #3
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I was similar to you.
Not taken my Terrano off road.
I then got introduced to this place.

http://forum.fourwheeldriveclub.com/...807009f5bfa125

They do starter days etc.
I am going on one on Nov 16th Should be a laugh[/url]
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Old 17-10-2008, 09:09   #4
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Cool, thanks for the replies. I didnt want to go by myself as i know with my off road skill im bound to get stuck.
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Old 17-10-2008, 09:11   #5
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Zippy and myself went on one a few weeks ago. was great fun run by guys that have all the kit and knowledge so no worries.
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Old 17-10-2008, 09:15   #6
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You'll enjoy it!! :wink: :
It's amazing what these beasts can do!
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Old 17-10-2008, 09:34   #7
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Hi MrRogers...

i agree with Ian Jones.


was a wonderful day out.. well worth the drive from bristol..


come on join us ove on the ttp://forum.fourwheeldriveclub.com/index.php
site... all are friendly and helpful!!!!

you can see / read teh wright up on ian and Is trip into the mud if nothing else............ :

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Old 17-10-2008, 09:37   #8
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Zippy if we get ourselves sorted out with some kit there will be 3 of us in the local area.
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Old 17-10-2008, 09:38   #9
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Don't worry abou lack of goodies on your truck most stuff can be done by a std truck with AT or MT tyres on without too much difficulty. Bull bars for instance actually reduce you ground clearance - you'll find the more serious people don't have them. Winch's on T2's are few and far between.

A few things to check before you go out.

Has your rear diff got the correct LSD oil in it so that the LSD will work.
Do your front (front) free wheeling hubs work properly.
Is your front suspension at the corect height or has it sagged, my first Mav was done 40mm.

After that go out and do some, see what you like be it green laning or pay and play days or perhaps both and then you can equip youreslf suitably.

PS whereabouts are you - people migt be able to point you at a suitable event or venue.
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Old 17-10-2008, 09:38   #10
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Cool have joined there also
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Old 17-10-2008, 09:48   #11
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hi your welcome to come with us, we have a nice roman road here, its not a gravel track but you will be amassed what your truck can do,

plus we have loads of kit to get you out, should you get stuck
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mr rogers look about some great pics and youtube bits..

hope to see you on the site some time...


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hi your welcome to come with us, we have a nice roman road here, its not a gravel track but you will be amassed what your truck can do,

plus we have loads of kit to get you out, should you get stuck
Think your screen name will scare him away!! : :
I'll be coming down to your neck of the woods sometime soon,i fancy this roman road!!
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Old 17-10-2008, 09:55   #14
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isnt that the M4
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Old 17-10-2008, 09:57   #15
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Do you still have to pay to get into Wales?but it's free to get out?? : : :
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