Years ago, audi tried to sell their original quattro with the implication that nothing could unstick it.....As we all know , the laws of physics are LAWS and cannot be broken...3 tons sliding sideways at 60mph has a sh*tload of inertia and I don't fancy it if there is anything unforgiving in the way!
Eagerly awaiting the snow and ice to find out nevertheless 2007 HSE Java Black.....sold
2007 B150 Horizon Blue
2008 Toyota Aygo Platinum
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18th Dec 2006 2:33 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15272
Yes, good but not invincible. I lost it momentarily during the very heavy downpours we had early Nov. I was on a Dual Carriageway took a gradual RH bend at around 60mph and aquaplaned sideways for [what seemed like ages but was only] a split second. taught me a bit of a lesson - still have not felt at great ease as of yet!!...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
< ‘tis but a mere scratch …….. it’ll polish out.
18th Dec 2006 4:53 pm
nwoods
Member Since: 03 Apr 2006
Location: Southern California
Posts: 563
Nightmare Gulch
I had the great pleasure of running my LR3 through Nightmare Gulch here in Southern California. We had a diverse collection of Rovers, from a 1957 Series II, to a 1970's Defender 130, the usual assortment of D90's, Disco's, Classics's, and two LR3's.
Had to park it on school field whilst visiting eldest son's school this morning! I can honestly say that the capability of this vehicle is amazing. It just effortlessly climbed up the kerb, across the pavement and onto the soft, squishy mud, where I was able to park it next to a Mondeo! Back in the game!
19th Dec 2006 1:11 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26779
Had a day off work today, and went crimbo shopping in centre of Manchester. I don't normally ever go near the centre, so I took my D3 into town.
I have to say I was very impressed with the traffic flow, except for Deansgate, it was easy. Parked in Victoria station car park, no height restriction £5.60 all day.
Driving the D3 in a busy city centre is so much easier than in a small car. Some may say its arrogant, but smaller cars do get out of the way! Stick that where the sun don't shine Anti.4x4 Terrorists
19th Dec 2006 6:07 pm
nwoods
Member Since: 03 Apr 2006
Location: Southern California
Posts: 563
Joshua Tree
Last week a couple of LR3 owners from my area took a day trip out to Joshua Tree National Monument, up through Berdoo Canyon into Paradise Valley, to Squaw Tank and then over the Old Dale mining district with the Brooklyn Mine Jeep Trail as our final destination.
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1st Jan 2007 9:17 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26779
Your link is u/s Steve, but yes, Cheshire -on- Sea My mate used be an FD of a large company, with FFRR as a co car!, He got stressed out and gave it all up for a small business in Abersoch.
1st Jan 2007 9:24 pm
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
Link edited - the clouds always seem to part and the sun came out once you got to Porthmadoc ... I must make the trip back this year for a weekendSteve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
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