rtsdave
03-20-2006, 12:47 PM
A friend who worked at a dealer demo'd a new Discovery a few years back - it was pretty cool. They said a lot of locals bring their lifted 4 x 4's, but can not complete the course due to body flex.
I am just curious how the stiff RL would do. I do not think it has enough clearance or wheel travel (the Discovery was supposed to have 11" travel at each wheel stock), but it would be a cool picture.
Lingered_I
03-20-2006, 05:18 PM
I had a '97 Range Rover (sorely missed) prior to the RL and you need a serious amount of axle articulation to get over some of the Land Rover demo courses. Descent control and other gizmos helps too. Going down a 55% incline not touching the pedals is an act of faith I can tell you. Land Rover - the best 4x4xFar.
http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/custom/images/rangie0101.jpg
BannedUser
03-20-2006, 05:54 PM
That looks like it:eek: hurts!!
Kellcut
03-20-2006, 05:57 PM
That looks like it:eek: hurts!!
Yikes, I cannot understand why you'd subject your vehicle to that!
Lingered_I
03-20-2006, 06:11 PM
Because you can get away it is the simple answer. Land Rovers are built to do that kind of thing.
http://www.aftonbladet.se/bil/0505/12/BIL-07s22-rover-bak-797_368.jpghttp://z.about.com/d/trucks/1/0/d/F/lr3_inditch.jpg
http://www.irancar.com/images/Gallery-larg-1024-768/Land%20Rover/land_rover_range_rover_2003_02_m.jpg
Kinda reminds me of the roads in the Boston area...
25 Year Honda Owner
03-20-2006, 06:29 PM
Been though worse years ago with the CJ-2/CJ-6 jeeps. At that time we were not concerned with body damage. Many times the passenger would have to hang over the side to balance. Many pleasant memories, unfortunatly no pics. The Hummer dealer in Nashville had a course that looked like it would really be a challenge for anyone. Since it was just across the street from the local Honda dealer, I saw several Hummers make the climb.
mayfielh
03-20-2006, 06:58 PM
Kinda reminds me of the roads in the Boston area...
Your not supposed to use the "Big Dig" yet are you?
mayfielh
03-20-2006, 07:00 PM
Because you can get away it is the simple answer. Land Rovers are built to do that kind of thing.
http://www.aftonbladet.se/bil/0505/12/BIL-07s22-rover-bak-797_368.jpghttp://z.about.com/d/trucks/1/0/d/F/lr3_inditch.jpg
http://www.irancar.com/images/Gallery-larg-1024-768/Land%20Rover/land_rover_range_rover_2003_02_m.jpg
I think I would have a hard time doing that in my $70,000 SUV. Yeah it can handle it but will they warrantee the missing paint on the side? :confused:
Lingered_I
03-20-2006, 09:29 PM
Notice that both the new Range Rover and Discovery are unibody construction, 4 wheel independent suspension and no frame rails. OMG! Does that mean they're not "real trucks"? Both vehicles fake live axle articulation via the electronics and air suspension. If one wheel goes up, the opposite goes down.
fightingmink
04-01-2006, 04:47 PM
Notice that both the new Range Rover and Discovery are unibody construction, 4 wheel independent suspension and no frame rails. OMG! Does that mean they're not "real trucks"? Both vehicles fake live axle articulation via the electronics and air suspension. If one wheel goes up, the opposite goes down.
ROFL... sounds like the forum at MT. :D
DARTHRIDGE
04-01-2006, 10:13 PM
Looks like alot of fun but I'm not sure I would try it in my rl.
GJRUGBY
04-01-2006, 10:27 PM
They've got ME convinced.
After all, I own one. It may not be the $70K one, but it is still made by "The Queen."
I would rank Land Rover right up there with Honda, when speaking about offroad prowess and quality reputation, respectively.
Cheers,
George