Panda (Classic) My 4x4 - The Muddy Pics!

panda1408 · Sep 17, 2015

AndyPanda4x4 said:
Oh and a small update, I broke an exhaust mounting bush last weekend

Hope it wasn't too rough for you Andy

Not looked under the red 4x4 yet, but it has developed a number of coolant leaks, perhaps in protest of what I've put it through?

AndyPanda4x4 · Sep 17, 2015

panda1408 said:
Hope it wasn't too rough for you Andy Not looked under the red 4x4 yet, but it has developed a number of coolant leaks, perhaps in protest of what I've put it through?

Ahh don't worry about that it's just newness

panda1408 · Sep 17, 2015

AndyPanda4x4 said:
Ahh don't worry about that it's just newness

Well a quick thrash round the Peak Dsitrict should be a walk in the park for it after whats it's done with it's previous owners!

AndyPanda4x4 · Sep 17, 2015

panda1408 said:
Well a quick thrash round the Peak Dsitrict should be a walk in the park for it after whats it's done with it's previous owners!

Maybe you should've used the Sisley

crossman · Sep 17, 2015

Sorry to hear that Andy, I took a small piece out of mi alloy and a small dint in mi sump guard, was worth it though ?

AndyPanda4x4 · Sep 17, 2015

crossman said:
Sorry to hear that Andy, I took a small piece out of mi alloy and a small dint in mi sump guard, was worth it though ?

I am very suprised about that Jason you did very well carefully guiding the new Panda up that hill. Are you still thinking of getting an older one?

panda1408 · Sep 17, 2015

AndyPanda4x4 said:
Maybe you should've used the Sisley

As you could tell, the Sisley is for looking at, not actually using as a car, don't be so ridiculous!

crossman · Sep 17, 2015

To be honest, I thought I had knocked the wheel arch as we slid sideways and came to a stop, a little more speed was needed to keep momentum. Think we will look for one next year when weather picks up again, should get a better price then.

andyholli · Sep 17, 2015

crossman said:
small dint in mi sump guard, was worth it though.

A sump guard without a dent, is like a wiper without a dragonman conversion - pointless.

I'd like to debate the lift kits a bit if it isn't a thread hijack please - Last weekend's challenges stopped none of our cars, standard height, raised, four passengers or one, different engines, tyres, etc.
Would Freddy and John have chosen even better routes if we all had 5cm more under-car clearance? Don't know.

And the on-road life of mine, at least, is out of all proportion to 'off' (unfortunately, because off is more fun) so do I compromise on road cornering roll for off road capability..?

Not sure. Discuss.

Giacosa · Sep 17, 2015

AndyPanda4x4 said:
I broke an exhaust mounting bush last weekend

I just totally misread that innocent statement as something else.

AndyPanda4x4 · Sep 17, 2015

Giacosa said:
I just totally misread that innocent statement as something else.

That is not totally unheard if either Kris

Andy I feel that much height would not compromise the road holding that much, mainly because the front suspension setup with the lift kit is stiffer and under power mid-corner will be more successful this way. The higher centre of gravity and centrifugal force blah blah blah really won't make a noticeable difference in my eyes. PLUS more height = bigger wheel options

andyholli · Sep 17, 2015

[quote,]PLUS more height = bigger wheel options

[/quote]

Now that, I understand. Range Rover 24"..?:devil:

pandamonius_maximus · Sep 17, 2015

AndyPanda4x4 said:
Just sending this to the top regarding the recent lift kit post.

Oh and a small update, I broke an exhaust mounting bush last weekend

It's not an adventure unless something bad happens to the exhaust :devil:

kolza · Sep 17, 2015

This GR is/was local to me, seen it in flesh ( at local garage with fully callapsed NS rear strut).

What sort of fun /excitement level can you have while offroading in this farmers tractor? none

http://www.getusedcar.net/detail/uk...ONSTER-TRUCK-4-2-DIESEL-GR-PORTAL-AXLES-7-SEA

andyholli · Sep 18, 2015

It looks, err, awful, but portal axles - that's the way I'd like to go.

andyholli · Sep 18, 2015

Most Easterly Pandas · Sep 18, 2015

AndyPanda4x4 said:
Oh and a small update, I broke an exhaust mounting bush last weekend

Again

Palio · Sep 18, 2015

AndyPanda4x4 said:
Maybe you should've used the Sisley

crossman said:
Sorry to hear that Andy, I took a small piece out of mi alloy and a small dint in mi sump guard, was worth it though ?

Very impressed with you taking it off-road. :slayer: Incredibly I didn't hear anything hit the sump guard on the mk3 (it has got a huge dent in it from a past excursion though!). Had a few comments that it wasn't battering stuff like the mk1/2's. Apart from running out of power on the steepest bit (more speed needed lower down probably - or more than 60bhp!) it was ideal - if you're looking for a cheap off-roader you could do worse - mine was £1500 and I couldn't find a solid mk2 for that money.

crossman · Sep 18, 2015

Thanks for that Palio, I think the Mk3 Cross we first had, was a bit more nimble than the new one, but the new Cross feels solid and really well built. I was well pleased with its performance, but I think a bit more welly would have been used if my wife and son were not bricking themselves which was a bit off putting, but we got there in the end! Will definitely be looking for a Mk1 or 2 next year though?

AndyPanda4x4 · Sep 20, 2015

Finally got car washed after the Panday, next set of rotten rims is off in for blasting. I've decided the 14s are going to take a back seat until I put a bigger engine in. They are just too big and heavy for the 999 to run on, they are hindering me noticeably up hills and causing too much upset. I've just ordered a set of 13" nobly tyres for now and I'll do some nice artwork on the standard rims to keep it individual.

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