FridgeFreezer Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Don't worry, he'll get featured in all the LR mags (probably as "THE ULTIMATE 8x8 Land Rover!!!!!!") and it'll turn up parked on various stands at the shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozsug Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Hope he has an 'Escort ' vehicle ( pass wide and slow of this dangerous pile of poo)to get him there. Just reading on the Pirate links, and didnt realise that being in the forces made you an expert in modifying Land Rovers as he claims???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I would think that he only intends to use the standard 4x4 on the road , as the foley units dont have interaxle diffs . Should give him extra flotation and traction on slippery surfaces with the extra two axles driving , as long as he only wants to go in a straight line , as I dont think steering will be that effective!! Axle 3 and 4 will eat tyres as well ! Once he made the decision to fit extra axles he would have to drive them as having an undriven axle can end up being as bad as just 2wd JMHE with a tacr2a (6x4 range rover RIV) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 If the rear most axle or the 2nd front axle steered then the tyres should survive quite well, twin steer & rear steer multiaxle trucks work very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Needs twin snorkels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Needs twin snorkels. For all the axle breathers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Apparently he used it to tow a 24ft caravan to Driffield today....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Has he done his SVA/IVA yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I don't think he's done his GCSE's never mind that! Twin snorkels? A vehicle as fine as this surely would need at least three snorkels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Hope he has got at least a C1+e ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I don't think he's done his GCSE's never mind that! Twin snorkels? A vehicle as fine as this surely would need at least three snorkels! +4th for all the guff he talks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous doug Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 this is the future! http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=mercedes+hexawheel&hl=en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=AkqtT8a2KuLP0QWG7cyICQ&ved=0CJABELAE&biw=1280&bih=705 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I like that Doug! Has an ibex look about it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat_pending Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Has look of Lego about it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 D D No this is !!! http://pal-v.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Drumstick Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 cheecky BUMP i had an '86 issue of LRO with the ESARCO in and ive loved them ever since. the drive line is nice and simple and pretty amazing tbh. personally id have a big diesel in it and run it on interlinked parabolics due to not having enough travel in the props to get much flex IIRC the 1st n 3rd axles were ran on the road and then the 2nd transfer box was engaged by a dog clutch when the going got tough. you could have it twin steer with a steering rear axle for offroad only though this reduce the turning circle as it would pivot around the 3rd axle instead of between the 2nd and 3rd. to steer the rear axle you could use the gywn lewis assistor ram that runs off the PAS box with a mech lock for the highway from the looks of the drawing is has dual servos/brake masters which is understandable... but theyre mounted near the 2nd transfer box in the diagram... which is weird? also i doubt you will have to flip any diffs as the transfer boxes are running PTO to PTO so its reversing the rotation that way. Good Luck and keep us posted! Thanks. Afraid I don't have any more updates, it's still a paper idea, but one I'd really like to build. Money and other commitments mean I haven't done anything yet, also been laid up with a back injury recently which hasn't helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Drumstick Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 how about this 8x8 defender then, another from http://www.monstertu...o.uk/?q=node/88 Umm not so sure I can see in the point in that one, unless it's intended to carry a huge wieght. Certainly can't see how it's off road capability would have been enhanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawrence Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 That 8x8, was at driffield but its not 8 wheel drive just standard with 2 extra axle at the back. Said the aim was to make it 8 wheels drive in time for the shows later in the year peterbrough from memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 He might be able to tackle the extreme off road course then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 He might be able to tackle the extreme off road course then. Not if it has any corners...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 That 8x8, was at driffield but its not 8 wheel drive just standard with 2 extra axle at the back. Said the aim was to make it 8 wheels drive in time for the shows later in the year peterbrough from memory. Did it have any tread left on the two rear most axles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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