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Re: NEED A 4 X 4
« Reply #15 on: 30 November 2010, 16:39:32 »
Just an idle thought: do any of these modern, 'car based' 4 x 4`s, have proper 4WD features like; low ranges? (and perhaps more usefully) a centre-difflock? :-/

It`s surprising how much I`m relying on the Disco`s centre-difflock traversing slick, ice and snow cloaked hills. ;)
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Re: NEED A 4 X 4
« Reply #16 on: 30 November 2010, 16:44:05 »
Subaru Forester  :-/
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Re: NEED A 4 X 4
« Reply #17 on: 30 November 2010, 18:46:40 »
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Re: NEED A 4 X 4
« Reply #18 on: 30 November 2010, 19:32:51 »
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This looks interesting (if you're brave or daft enough!) ;) :y
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TWIN-ENGINE-PROJECT-CAR-4x4-3180cc-VERY-FAST-/190471605640?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2c58fe0d88


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« Reply #19 on: 30 November 2010, 19:35:03 »
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Subaru Forester  :-/

definitely.. :y

todays most 4*4 cars are 4x4 only in name.. :-/

check youtube videos.. on an inclined test (specially made for this type of vehicles) let the cars aside , even most 4x4 jeeps, suvs fail.. :(


subaru..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6-ERc-DfhA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jY3cZYre5oo&feature=related
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Re: NEED A 4 X 4
« Reply #21 on: 30 November 2010, 21:19:39 »
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decided we need a 4 x 4 but we don't need the size of a 4 x 4 pity the omega wasn't made in 4 x4 guise any ideas as too car size 4 x 4 :y








You can get a Renault Kangoo 4x4 version afaiaa, loads of space (I had a kangoo for a short period, not bad either :o) :y
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Re: NEED A 4 X 4
« Reply #22 on: 30 November 2010, 21:42:34 »
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This looks interesting (if you're brave or daft enough!) ;) :y
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TWIN-ENGINE-PROJECT-CAR-4x4-3180cc-VERY-FAST-/190471605640?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2c58fe0d88

WTF, just plain mad really.....
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« Reply #23 on: 30 November 2010, 22:16:50 »
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Call me old fashioned, but I cant see how anyone in this country who isnt a farmer actually needs a 4x4. :-/

Essential workers for one.  The old dear had a LR for doing her rounds caring for pensioners and convalescing/disabled.  Not much comfort for someone bedridden and not living in a residential area that the DN can't make it because of some snow. 
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« Reply #24 on: 30 November 2010, 22:41:45 »
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This looks interesting (if you're brave or daft enough!) ;) :y
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TWIN-ENGINE-PROJECT-CAR-4x4-3180cc-VERY-FAST-/190471605640?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2c58fe0d88

WTF, just plain mad really.....

Now THAT is a bit special!  ;D

Austin did a development of the Moke on the same lines for the armed forces - twin engined with single controls apart from the gearlever I think.  Apparently it was a mad old thing too.
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Re: NEED A 4 X 4
« Reply #25 on: 30 November 2010, 22:44:35 »
you can do a great amount with just proper tyres.

I have a Discovery and use it for a) just bumpling around Tynedale, b) towing stuff on the trailer, c) towing the horse and d) carting my tools across fields to stranded machinery. All uses for which it's ideal. Mind you, you have to thing twice about going any great distance, 'cos 16mpg takes its toll.

regarding the snow, yes the Disco is more capable than a car, but only once the snow is deeper than ten inches or so.
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« Reply #26 on: 30 November 2010, 23:00:19 »
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Call me old fashioned, but I cant see how anyone in this country who isnt a farmer actually needs a 4x4. :-/


 Ahhh, spoken like a man who lives on the level ::) ::) ::)
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« Reply #27 on: 30 November 2010, 23:04:53 »
Have you considered a Fiat Panda 4x4 ;-)

Narrow tyres and four wheel drive, lol
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Re: NEED A 4 X 4
« Reply #28 on: 02 December 2010, 20:25:39 »
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Have you considered a Fiat Panda 4x4 ;-)

Narrow tyres and four wheel drive, lol

Like the Lada Niva, excellent 4x4 performance... :y :y and cheap as chips to buy, when you could buy them.... :D
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« Reply #29 on: 02 December 2010, 20:34:37 »
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Call me old fashioned, but I cant see how anyone in this country who isnt a farmer actually needs a 4x4. :-/


 Ahhh, spoken like a man who lives on the level ::) ::) ::)
Nope. There are 4  roads out of this village and each one involves going down a steep hill and then up a steep hill to the main road. ;)
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