Member Since: 21 Sep 2013
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 64
Play time in Warwickshire
Played loads of time with my defender but mainly mechanical stuff going on (limited intervention from technology) so in terms of my experience, no probs.
Now time to try the software as well as hardware of the Disco....not bad fun actually, well impressive really. I just get a bit more fretful when it comes to breaking it, different £££££££ if it goes wrong but thankfully nice and tame today.
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30th Nov 2013 8:41 pm
Alan B
Member Since: 12 Feb 2013
Location: Fife
Posts: 6528
Looks like you had a good time
But you seem to park up in some strange places.
D3 57 xs Stornaway grey
D2 02 commercial silver gone but a great servant and won't be forgotten
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30th Nov 2013 8:51 pm
petersw
Member Since: 17 Nov 2012
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 1135
Nice pics
Can I ask what rubber your on ?Peter
30th Nov 2013 8:56 pm
sweatysock
Member Since: 21 Sep 2013
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 64
Alan, my mate got caught up for a bit so I had to go solo with the pics
Petersw, GG AT's, they behaved well with plenty grip until it got really muddy but that was acceptable
30th Nov 2013 9:02 pm
SWR
Member Since: 07 Nov 2013
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 840
Hi Sweatysock, where about in Warwickshire was this? Is it on some public access or private land.
Looks like you had some fun.
cheers
Si
30th Nov 2013 10:26 pm
sweatysock
Member Since: 21 Sep 2013
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 64
Si,
I happen to know the guy who owns the land but he does allow P&P at £20 for new comers and less than that when he knows you.
It is a place called Wagtail which is a farm in Halford south of Stratford Upon Avon. Good mixture of surfaces and conditions to suit all and nice and informal so you can just pop along.
Cheers, Keith
1st Dec 2013 8:46 am
Farmer Chalk
Member Since: 06 Mar 2013
Location: Independent Republic of Kentishshire.
Posts: 4197
Looking at your tailgate sticker I hope you've got your passport ready!!
Great shots .....was it as good as your Defenders or not....which did you prefer the tractor principle or the electronics...be interested to hear your views...
1st Dec 2013 10:03 am
sweatysock
Member Since: 21 Sep 2013
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 64
That is a good question. My off road experience is fairly limited with the D3 and mature with the Def so a bit unfair at this stage but my immediate response must be the "tractor" approach leaves more to the driver which I like.
That said, the D3 coped very well and I had all the creature comforts so no complaints
Head therefore D3, heart Def.
1st Dec 2013 10:52 am
Farmer Chalk
Member Since: 06 Mar 2013
Location: Independent Republic of Kentishshire.
Posts: 4197
Just interested to hear your thoughts....I've got an old P38 Range Rover without any of the driver aids which I feel more confident off road than the D3.... Can feel and control exactly what's going on.....is that due to my lack of trust/skill/ability or not?
It would be interesting to do a comparison in real life who could get where and in which vehicle....
1st Dec 2013 2:21 pm
yogi972
Member Since: 05 Jun 2011
Location: Kineton
Posts: 3373
I reckon we need a mini meet there!!
Is that the same place, crossroads Subaru use to demonstrAte their (snigger) foresters and isuzus ?
Mick
1st Dec 2013 2:45 pm
DiscoJoe90
Member Since: 09 Aug 2013
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 90
Did some one say "mini meet"?
I'd be up for a play in the mud !
Cheers
JP07 Discovery 3 GS TDV6 - GG ATs, RLD Sump and Sills, D3 sticker & key ring!
79 Series III 88 2.25
1st Dec 2013 2:58 pm
Kingmav66
Member Since: 20 Jul 2010
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 1349
I'd be tempted to trek up and meet you guys
1st Dec 2013 3:01 pm
tmagnet
Member Since: 07 Mar 2012
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 66
Did you go play in the bomb holes at the top? I guess the Disco is a bit too long for some of them?
Been up to wagtails in my series, might be tempted to take the disco up as the worst you can do is get it stuck
1st Dec 2013 5:25 pm
sweatysock
Member Since: 21 Sep 2013
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 64
So yes close to Subaru garage and happy to have mini meet if there is the appetite. In terms of the bomb holes, I avoided these because Charlie (owner) is keen we do not beat the land up too much in the winter but yes, the D3 is to long for some of these.
I would suggest the spring would be better for a get together unless there is anyone who wants light / medium type play time as this type of terrain is always available.
In spring, the whole area is more "doable" without damage but a healthy challenge for any vehicle.
Sweaty
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1st Dec 2013 8:17 pm
DiscoJoe90
Member Since: 09 Aug 2013
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 90
We would be up for a meet whenever .....just say and it's in the diary!
I may even brink the series for the more "challenging" sections
Cheers
JP07 Discovery 3 GS TDV6 - GG ATs, RLD Sump and Sills, D3 sticker & key ring!
79 Series III 88 2.25
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