Young bobtail Rhys

Here's mine

Competed in the challenge today, and found that it had been set out for you lot with 35" simex, gigglepin 8274's and arb's front and rear! I was in a chipped 110 td5 with 265/75r16 bf goodrich muds, and for the first 3 sections he had forgot to put diiflock in It was a very hilly, and complex course with lots of narrow tight turns, so predictable the 110 struggled, constantly sitting on its chassis. This made me work very hard running around with the waffles and ground anchor Unbelievably, we were doing really well, obviously behind the challenge trucks but infront of many others And we had the longest wheelbase there, doh! The engine more than makes up for it though It was all great fun until on the water section the winch decided to pack up. We don't know what was wrong with it but it was clicking so I think that the solenoids had got wet, but they were all bright? After this we had to retire. But really up for any other challenge where anyone requires a co-driver

Ok, I see how it goes and tell you all Sunday night. And cheers Steve Rhys

Thanks Adrian, I would class myself as adequate One thing that I should state that is I don't have a driving licence as I am only 16. A big 16 year old, 5ft 11" and 13st, I just hope that this does not affect what I can do

Hi Andrew, I would be very interested in co-driving for you. I have some experience of co-driving and being in the driving seat as well, and have been doing the sport for around 5 years, but as yet I have not competed in an offical challenge. I am co-driving this Sunday at a local winch challenge for a friend. I am very willing to learn any extra pointers, and have picked up quite alot from the challenges that we go to watch. Also, don't know whether it is important to be physically fit but I do motocross as well as the 4x4 so I am capable of running up a hill with a ground anchor on my shoulder! Many Thanks Rhys

Hi Steve, I can't remember fully where abouts that particular lane was. I think it was around the Ely area. If you would like to know exactly, I can find out over the weekend and send you a pm. Also, to add to us being stuck for hours and making incredibly slow progress, heavens decided to open and not only were we now muddy, frustrated and shattered, we became absolutely soaked! Not a recommended greenlane, but if interested in finding where abouts its location is, tell me. Rhys

What you will need to do is wind the stop out on the other side from where it is rubbing. Completely normal as the tyres your running are slightly wider than the original 205 width.

That particular lane was quite long and only turned very bad towards the end, the only reason why it took us so long was our diffs were on the floor, so we winched ourselves through which took ages, the rest of it wasn't that bad, just a few muddy holes throwing the car to one side! The lane did not have any signs on it saying that it was closed at the start so we proceded. We always look for the signs because obviously if they are closed we do not drive them. Infact we do look after the lanes with both our driving and keeping the lane tidy, if our landy isn't going to get through an overgrown section without damage to the bodywork, then we have plenty of tools to make sure that it is passable, and other greenlaners can then enjoy the drive

Certainly is, and he did say to me that the front is being shortened further still, some new rims are coming and some 39" boggers!!

Thank you for that in depth reply. We mainly do mild green laning around east anglia. Essex and Cambridgshire are most popular with us. Now the green lanes can vary from road chippings to lanes that are 200yds 3hrs, which would chllenge even the lockered simex 90! Most of us run around a 32" tall tyre, either 235/85r16 or 265/75r16. With that modification done to the air suspension that you suggested would, 255/85r16 tyres fit in side the arches, they are around 33.3" tall. Oh, and supose I should add they would be BF Goodrich M/T's. Our general offroading in terms of pay+play would be only mild and nothing too extreme as it would need to be driven home! Also we are not fond of water so 18"-2ft is really a max. The air suspension would kept on as his current classic has it still on it and gets around remarkably well. I will mention to him to test drive one first as you recommended because as yet he is still to drive one. The finally thing is that some of the greenlanes in our area are very tight, some trees are to be driven past with caution, so is gate posts, and obviously the overgrowth, which means as the P38 is wider, it will be down to the undercoat in no time, as all the other Landy's and Rangie's to drive these kinds of lanes are quite heavily stratched in places, even the narrower 90 and 110's. Thanks Rhys

Thank you very much, won't be done again, honest

Nice, what colour is it? I may have seen it, unless I was just dreaming, again!

Thanks for that info. I have done that so fingers crossed it should be sorted soon. Rhys

What a plank!! I have put it in the wrong section, how do I move it? I put my other topic in the wrong section as well, muppet!! I never learn

Just to point out it is not for me, my uncle is tempted but does not know how good they are. Can anybody help? It would be replacing his 3.9 soft dash range rover se for the offroading, so would it be better or worst? The p38 is 4" wider, 108" wheelbase and 10" longer than a classic. Also, he is is two minds whether to look for the sluggish diesel and then have it chipped, or go for the 4.0/4.6 v8. Bearing in mind, aftermarket parts are now becoming increasingly available, like the maxtraction suspension kit, ZU rims etc. But what about the vast amount of electronics, would they let him down? Any views?

Yes, I have had a look at there stock but its more expensive than innovation4x4.

As you all proberly know I am going to run the maxxis creepy crawler in a 35/12.5r16 and I will need 5 of them. Does anyone know where to get the best price for them? I have given innovation4x4 a call and they quoted me £135, which I thought was pretty good, but can I get them cheeper anywhere else, like the indoor 4x4 show in february, or do they not have tyres there as it is quite small? Rhys

Yep, I can see totally what you were saying though, even though I have been driving for 8years its their site and whoever else at risk.

Yes I see what you are saying and agree, but the main site I drive at is private and the guy does know I am driving, I have only driven once at bures, so as you say it shan't be done again. Most of the time I am as co-driver and usually runnning around like a headless chicken and up to my knees in mud, great! Thanks for that

It has been to bures pit, wildtracks offroad centre have a small place, you can hire a place at badwell ash which is the other side of bury st edmunds, and I take it to venture 4x4 which I think is the best place. It is in a small village called three holes in wisbech, very freindly guy that owns it and likes it to be looked after. Sometimes you can be the only one there, but he will only let a max of ten cars in there. If you want the next time we go to venture 4x4 I can contact you to see if you can get your bob over there. There is usually a group of us (all landy's and rangie's obviously!) around 6-8. My bob won't be out for a while as quite a bit of work is being done, such as a bodylift, beadlock wheels and 35" tyres. btw I am actually at LT Thurlow, which is about 4 miles from Haverhill.

The scorpion kit is very good but if is quite a bit more expensive. I don't quite know how much, but it does require alot more work to fit it. Personally as I said before the gwyn lewis kit is amazing and works very well everywhere. It is soft so handling is down a little, however this allows it to flew much more keeping the wheels firmly on the floor. Also the quality of his work is fantastic. Give him a call because he will also give you loads of information and advice and refer to the other products with their draw backs, a very helpful and friendly guy. Here is a pic of mine with some 32" tyres on it, (35" are next up!) It was restricted by the ramps not being tall enough and trailing arms being standard, so it will drop down another 2" or so.

Hi Dan, Like you I am new to the forum, and I am only 16. I have a bobtailed rangie and can drive that at most places without any grumbles, unless they do specify a driving licence then I am passenger. Now this maybe that they don't have an age limit or because I am quite big for my age 5ft 11" and 13st so they don't ask. If I was you just drive until anyone says anything, unless obviously you require a full licence. Good Luck Rhys

It is not an over the top kit but Gwyn Lewis has a very nice kit, I have some of it on my bobtail and I know a few other people with it and they are all very pleased with it. It is a complete bolt on kit so no majour modifications are needed. It is a high quality kit with mainly Old Man Emu. Its £1200, which for what it is I think is very good value for money. Have a look www.gwynlewis4x4.co.uk

They do seem to (or did) make some quality products, very pleased with the bumpers. I think my doors are a bit past having rock sliders put on to protect them, although the sills on this are very good and currently has an MOT cerificate.

I have just googled it and nothing came up, so I can only asume that they are no longer about. Very strong though, believe it or not we had somebody hit the back of that bumper. They had run into the back of someone behind us, then they hit us and it only stratched it! Not even down to the metal.