I've been playing...

[alterastro]

I took my VX on its first real test this weekend when a group of us from the Four Wheel Drive Club took our 4x4's up to the Lake District and drove some fantastic lanes. The main one was the Gatescarth Pass. This Pass is open to 4x4's by permit only and there are just 12 permits issued every month - we had them all for November! It was a fantastic, challenging drive with lots of tight chicanes, loose dirt and steep drop-offs making it pretty scarey! Unfortunately the weather at the top was pretty bad, which mad it quite eerie. We then spent the rest of the weekend doing some other lanes in the area. As can be seen in one of the pics, I had a bit of a mis-hap when I slid sideways into a gully and ended up wedged against a large rock. Took eight of us over an hour to free me. Thanks to the 'damage limiting cladding' there is only a small split and a few scratches.

Nick ;)

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[nemo]

Nick, hello for Alabama USA

Saw your post and really like your pictures, wish I had some country like that around here. Hated to see the damage (rock) but if you use sometimes it happens.

Ed

[PittVXr]

I love this shot






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[MSHardeman]

I see a few calendar shots in that group.:thumbup:

Beautiful countryside. Looks like you guys had fun.

[Gussie2000]

I see a few calendar shots in that group.:thumbup:

Beautiful countryside. Looks like you guys had fun.


x2

Love the VX heading to the rainbow,that's my # 1 :yesgray:

[Sprey]

Awesome pics Nick!!!

I soo needa take my vx out to the offroad world.

Tho gave it a flex the otherday and my wheels just rub a tad in the inside of the back wheel well Dam offset wheels lol.

looks like you had a good time!!.

Any videos?

Whats the 2nd aerial on your roof for? near the windscreen. Cb radio?

[Triathlete]

I see a few calendar shots in that group.:thumbup:

Beautiful countryside. Looks like you guys had fun.

The 3rd pic and the rainbow pic for sure!:thumbup::thumbup:

[vt_maverick]

Great pictures, but this one would scare me to death:

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How in the world do you keep traction going downhill on wet, flat rocks? :_confused

[iamironman]

GREAT PICS!!
Makes me want to organize another wheelin meet... hmmmm... right after Christmas?

See the end of the Rainbow? I was there beating the crap out of the wee person for his Pot 'o Gold... little Shyte got away tho'...

[pbkid]

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wow, nice picture. i dig that one.

[ZEUS]

Nick, it's really cool to see such different landscape. Thanks for the great pics! How do you like the Hankooks so far?

[nfpgasmask]

Awesome! Sucks about the rock tho!

So cool to see your VX among those other cool 4x4s. I like seeing groups like this with NO JEEPS!!! :thumbup:

Bart

[ZEUS]

Awesome! Sucks about the rock tho!

So cool to see your VX among those other cool 4x4s. I like seeing groups like this with NO JEEPS!!! :thumbup:

Bart
:mad: ^^^ ..|.. ^^^ :)

[pbkid]

:mad: ^^^ ..|.. ^^^ :)

lol.... seems to always work that way with jeeps eh? ;)

[nfpgasmask]

I just think it's cool to see non-Jeep caravans of 4x4s.

It was funny, the other day the wifey and I were eating at Qdoba. And I chit you not, there were 6 Jeep Wranglers in the parking lot with my VX. SIX! It was awesome too, because I watched one of the Jeep owners come out of a store and he was like walking circles around the VX and scratching his head. Awesome.

Anyway, I just like to see the other stuff. But we've had this discussion to many times. :)

Bart

[ZEUS]

I wonder what the guys think on the other side of the pond. Do you guys hate to see Land Rovers everywhere or is there something else that people love to hate for their abundance?

[nfpgasmask]

is there something else that people love to hate for their abundance?

Probably Americans. :laughing:

Bart

[handeeman]

Those are some really beautiful pictures. I kinda had Great Brittain pictured as always being in a fog j/k. What really good lookin pics of the VX, I also thought (after crotchrockets pics) you guys only ran around in the mud. I would love doin that...cept the scratching part...lol.

[alterastro]

Thanks for the comments guys ;)


Whats the 2nd aerial on your roof for? near the windscreen. Cb radio?

Yes indeedy - a CB aerial.



How in the world do you keep traction going downhill on wet, flat rocks? :_confused

The hankooks were surprisingly grippy - Its actually not as steep as it looks :bwgy:


Nick, it's really cool to see such different landscape. Thanks for the great pics! How do you like the Hankooks so far?

I have them on my Pajero too, so rate them very highly. The run well on the road with very little/no noise and good road holding. Off road they are superb in all conditions. :yesgray:


I wonder what the guys think on the other side of the pond. Do you guys hate to see Land Rovers everywhere or is there something else that people love to hate for their abundance?

Yes, Land Rovers are everywhere and there is a tongue in cheek war between Landie owners and everyone else. The Land Rovers are well known for breaking down a lot, but because parts are everywhere, they are very cheap to fix. Personally, having owned one, I think they are badly made, overpriced and not very good at anything, but thats just me :bwgy:

We have plenty of Cherokees and Wranglers, but not many are used off-road.

Cheers

Nick ;)

[ZEUS]

Yes, Land Rovers are everywhere and there is a tongue in cheek war between Landie owners and everyone else. The Land Rovers are well known for breaking down a lot, but because parts are everywhere, they are very cheap to fix. Personally, having owned one, I think they are badly made, overpriced and not very good at anything, but thats just me :bwgy:

We have plenty of Cherokees and Wranglers, but not many are used off-road.

Cheers

Nick ;)Funny that we mostly share your view of the Landies over here as well. At least, most seem to understand the Landies are poorly made, overpriced, and not all that great. Parts are expensive though and needed often so it makes sense we don't see them around much. Depending in what circle you are in, Jeeps have a poor record regarding quality, but my experience has been great with them and parts are cheap and plentiful anyway.

[nfpgasmask]

The Land Rovers are well known for breaking down a lot, but because parts are everywhere, they are very cheap to fix.

Hmmm, that does sound just like Jeep! Yeah, the Rovers are just Richie Rich's choice for a 4x4 I think. I personally really like the way the D90 looks, but the same can be accomplished with an Isuzu and A LOT less money. :thumbup:

Bart

[pbkid]

Yes, Jeeps are everywhere and there is a tongue in cheek war between Jeep owners and everyone else. The Jeeps are well known for breaking down a lot, but because parts are everywhere, they are very cheap to fix.
Nick ;)

there.... fixed it....

well at least for the american application.

[nfpgasmask]

there.... fixed it....

well at least for the american application.

Nice one, kid. When it comes right down to it, imo the ONLY advantage Jeeps have over most other similar sized SUVs and light trucks is a stock solid front axle. Other than that, they are cookie cutter.

:) Bart

[vt_maverick]

Yes, Land Rovers are everywhere and there is a tongue in cheek war between Landie owners and everyone else.
...
We have plenty of Cherokees and Wranglers, but not many are used off-road.


Sounds like a complete role reversal on different sides of the pond. Here LR's are seen almost as pseudo-luxury, and hence rarely seen off-road. Cherokees and Jeeps on the other hand? I see one covered with mud and/or with a fender dent almost every day.

[Sprey]

Hmm here id say since we get lots of imports of both. tho its more common to see something like a mitsi pajero or a hilux or a landcruiser etc. than a landy or a jeep

i guess it really depends on what prices the vehicles are where you live and how are there are there.

aka land rovers = english expect to be lots
jeep = usa, expect to be lots.

lol ^ staes the ovious :D

[Ldub]

Thanks for sharing...enjoyed the pics...:thumbup:

[crotchrocket]

What a fantastic trip and what fantastic photo's!!!!! Amazing area!!! and definately a bit spooky in the mist there!!!

Glad to see the VX leading the pack in every shot :D and thankfully that scrape wasnt too bad!! At least the first bit of damage is done now and out the way, you can relax more the next time it happens !!

[ZEUS]

What a fantastic trip and what fantastic photo's!!!!! Amazing area!!! and definately a bit spooky in the mist there!!!

Glad to see the VX leading the pack in every shot :D and thankfully that scrape wasnt too bad!! At least the first bit of damage is done now and out the way, you can relax more the next time it happens !!Spoken like a true... er... I don't know what, but very well said! :p

[Triathlete]

Yeah, the Rovers are just Richie Rich's choice for a 4x4 I think. Bart

Na, that would be a MB G Wagon!:bwgy:

[Scott Harness]

There are a zillion Land Rovers in Dallas. All soccer moms/grocery getters,NEVER go off-road. Parts and service...$$$$:yesb:

[pbkid]

Na, that would be a MB G Wagon!:bwgy:

:laughing:


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[johnnyapollo]

At least the guy was smart enough to take off the front and rear bumper covers. That's not a Gelandewagon though...

Great photos - thanks for sharing!

-- John

[Triathlete]

At least the guy was smart enough to take off the front and rear bumper covers. That's not a Gelandewagon though...

Great photos - thanks for sharing!

-- John

That is Tone in Moab! He also took it up Lions Back!;eeky;

A MB yes...a G Wagon not even close!:bwgy:
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[pbkid]

oh i didnt know what the G-wagon thing meant... i thought they were talkin bout tone.

is the G-wagon that nazi looking car that the rediculously rich people drive around in thats hideous?

[Triathlete]

Very square, VERY expensive, very capable. A lot get used by military for troop carriers, TOW launchers, etc.
The civilian version unfortunately usually becomes a soccer mom/grocery getter vehicle. Many though get used as expedition vehicles though.
Not really hideous (I kinda like them)...think 1st generation Trooper.

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