Member Since: 04 Apr 2009
Location: Puerto Rico
Posts: 132
Extreme pics (24hr event).. check out the 55 degrees!
We had a 24hr event this past weekend. They were all extreme 4x4's, I was told I was crazy. I did survive 12hrs., but would not keep on exposing to heavy damage and my buddy (jeep jk) teared part of the chassis!...
I had my own set of failures, but had all the tools to solve them... Needless to say that the famous rear toe link bolt broke (again!). But this time I had the cordless drill, bolts extractor and spare bolt! Toe link bent, so used 5lbs hammer on it..
Tire came off rim. Mayor suspension fault (FCR saved me). Winch wireless remote stopped working (had corded one with me). Air jack exploded (but had 2 other jacks with me).
There were 15 teams, 1 car flipped over, 2 blew engines, 3-4 lost differentials or driveshafts, etc.... So, I did not finish, but did make it home...
Damage: 2 doors banged, most of the plastic flares ripped off (1 lost).
Here are a few pics... (not many available, no stopping for pics...)
A trick: don't tear the side, just use the ARB bumper to push against the mud wall, keep the rear off it!
I tried, but damage done...
Wow!
Had 1/2 my rear on the seat, the other 1/2 on the door... Pretty funky. Check out my sliders...
Having fun even if looking forward to fixing rear tire...
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2008 LR3
ARB bumper, winch, sealed Snorkle, dual battery, Rover Specialties sliders, whole car custom skid plates, 33" tires, ARB air compressor, CB radio, etc...
16th Nov 2010 1:27 am
POINTYED
Member Since: 22 Mar 2008
Location: BURY,LANCS
Posts: 2758
your mental
top pics
dunc life is tooooo short.enjoy the moment.dont worry be happy
club BSS
16th Nov 2010 5:44 am
PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
Posts: 4317
That's made my day.....
Thanks for the stunning pictures 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE AutoBuckingham Blue 2007 Golf GT DSG
16th Nov 2010 6:17 am
J@mes
Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: Bomber County
Posts: 4547
POINTYED wrote:
your mental
top pics
dunc
I agree!!
2014 D4 XS
2005 D3 SE - Gone
16th Nov 2010 8:39 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73123
But great pics...post a couple in the "extreme" thread that has been hanging around for several months as I think they qualify... The next American ex-pat that calls it a "truck" is going to find out what 2.7 tons feels like on their foot...
Club "yes, I too have had the EGR's replaced..."
Club "yes, I too have had the compressor replaced..."
Club "yes, I too once had the car at the dealer for a couple of weeksnearly 4 weeksover 4 weeks...5 weeks"
Club "yes, I too have had EPB failure..."
Club "yes, I too get mysterious bings and bongs..."
16th Nov 2010 8:53 am
ad15
Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: up that tree
Posts: 4866
love the brown hubcaps...one wife.......livid
16th Nov 2010 8:56 am
flinty99
Member Since: 17 Mar 2008
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 2558
Top man for putting it through its paces.
I think SWMBO would have killed me if I had done that to mine though.
Hope there is not too much damage after the mud has washed off.For details on the next Kielder Safari click visit the Kielder Safari website
Sold: HSE-G4, Tangiers Orange. (one of your 5 Discoverys a day)
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16th Nov 2010 9:09 am
CMG
Member Since: 12 Jul 2010
Location: USA
Posts: 956
I WANNA SEE CARNAGE!!!!
Awesome pics though!17 Discovery 5 HSE Si6, Fuji White on brown | 07 LR3 SE 4.4 Java Black on Alpaca
Club V8/Club OCD
16th Nov 2010 12:04 pm
tanters
Member Since: 24 Oct 2007
Location: Oireland
Posts: 4287
Awesome shots Looks like a great day outA happy childhood ... is the worst possible preparation for life.
16th Nov 2010 12:29 pm
2DISCO3ORNOT
Member Since: 27 Apr 2009
Location: at sea
Posts: 1209
Love to see some of the night time shots............whats the lat/long of this spot?
16th Nov 2010 1:20 pm
roveribis
Member Since: 04 Apr 2009
Location: Puerto Rico
Posts: 132
Member Since: 04 Apr 2009
Location: Puerto Rico
Posts: 132
I'll post the trail coordinates later...
The damage was:
1. rear toe link...
2. Plastic mouldings. 1/2 were recovered.
3. all 4 door panels were pushed in (need to fix/paint) Argh!
4. RAI pushed in the front quarter panel a little, easy fix.
Compared to everyone else, I'm ok. No estructural/engine/diff/tranny damage...-------------------
2008 LR3
ARB bumper, winch, sealed Snorkle, dual battery, Rover Specialties sliders, whole car custom skid plates, 33" tires, ARB air compressor, CB radio, etc...
16th Nov 2010 1:41 pm
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: In the Clubhouse
Posts: 21361
Great pics. Would beadlockers have prevented the tyre popping of the rim? I assume you'd aired down for some reason?Bodsys Brake Bible
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