jules Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Large site suitable for all levels of experience - as challenging as you wish to make it. Sand, Sand and more deep sand with intermittent deep water! Any level of off roader will enjoy this military site. Boundary points will be described by marshals on the day and may be barrier taped - please do not cross these. Do not touch the tanks!! Care does need to be taken in some areas as sand can be very soft and deceptively difficult to drive, likewise water may disguise sinking sand. If in doubt walk it first. We recommend vehicles have suitable recovery points, front and rear. As with all our events individuals should bring their own recovery gear, Marshall's are on hand for help Great Family day out with good visibility for spectators. You can join and drive on the Day. Club link for details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 If I can fix the water pump leak, replace the PAS pump, swap the rear axle, fix the CB and re-seal the snorkel in time.....then I'll be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 Who's going I can't make it, Did I mention I will be in Dubai at the UAE desert challenge. (See Facebook Dune Raider page ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwcooper Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Lucky bugger! Fancy fitting me in the suitcase.... I maybe a bit big! depends if I get an mot or not at the moment. Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 Primarily my suit case is full of car parts thats going to be fun last time me and Steve got stopped at customs and had to try to explain why we had a QT lift kit in our hand luggage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwcooper Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I would have loved to see that! Will you be going to mannington next month then, I quite enjoyed watching you getting stuck amongst the trees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Hmm, if I can't get a PAS pump by the end of this coming week then I won't be in attendance unfortunately...the current one has spat out the fluid big time now I can hope, one never knows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I hope to be there... Mother pending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I hope the site drys out a bit for you all by the weekend. At our safari on sunday, it can only be described as 'sand soup'. There's also loads of restrictions currently in place on the site. The old train line to the east, and any track 'through the trees' is out of bounds, which means sticking to the wide sand tracks, which are mostly bottomless slop. I'm sure Sandy the land warden will turn up and tell you what's in / out of bounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Are they not restrictions for the comp safaris? I does look rather wet in the video! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I shall be thinking of you all while I sleep off a night shift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perv Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I hope to be there... Mother pending Do it Ross, take Mummy out for the day........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Yep, Hoping to be there, Taking a 1st timer out in passenger seat, so to find me follow the screams from a Grey V8 90 Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Are they not restrictions for the comp safaris? I does look rather wet in the video! Well they apply to the Army too, so I doubt a play day would be exempt! It's obvious from looking around the site that various visitors have tried to climb every bank and flatten every small tree they could find, so the site does need some time to recover. Although I can't quite understand why they are too fussed if it's going to be bulldozed to make way for a new 'eco-town' in the next couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwcooper Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Although I can't quite understand why they are too fussed if it's going to be bulldozed to make way for a new 'eco-town' in the next couple of years. We will have to find else where to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Aww, that kinds sucks. All the fun bits are the minor tracks and parts in the trees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Is there much to play in if the wooded areas are out of bounds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 A LOT of sand, probably a fair-sized lake too with the recent rains. The main tracks are wide because F huge tanks go down them regularly. The wooded areas have hills and narrower tracks, there are little clearing areas around where it's less wooded but there are more hills etc. Will see what the SLRC officials say regarding it I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 As James says, there's lots of open sandy areas. Well, sloppy sand at the moment. And the 'pond' is fairly full too. This is the shallow side - normally you can drive this bit without even getting your wheels wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Wish my snorkel was sealed properly, at least then I could play in the lake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwcooper Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 See you All Sunday! Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Dittio 90 finally all sorted and ready, so I'll be there as a marshall Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 90 JON Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 after a hurried replacement of a rear brake line that split this morning i'm also going to make it...the paint is still a bit soft here and there but my snorkel is finished.....now where's that big puddle???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Oh Gawd ....... Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathtub Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Yep, Hoping to be there, Taking a 1st timer out in passenger seat, so to find me follow the screams from a Grey V8 90 Nige Ill be there testing Buggy ready for Croatia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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