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I_n_K ****
Joined: 05 Nov 2007 Posts: 441 Location: N.Essex
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Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 19:59 Post subject: So how capable are these trucks? ? ? |
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Is the LWB Trooper a capable off-road tool?
Or is it playing poor second (or worse) to other marques/models??
If it is capable, is there anyone green-laning in/around N.Essex who could show me the ropes in the new year? _________________ '93 Trooper Duty 3.1TD |
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Arthur ***
Joined: 06 Oct 2007 Posts: 149 Location: Kent
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Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 21:04 Post subject: |
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LWB trooper with a small lift are very capable, SWB and LWB have disadvantages and Advantages, most prefer SWB. But LWB can be an advantage sometimes, ever since seeing my mates LWB shogun doing some good things I've changed my mind from SWB to LWB. _________________ Brand New Land Cruiser
H reg 2.6 Duty Trooper (Lifted and Mud Tyres)
08 reg Honda Accord (The wifes)
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Peej Lifetime member
Joined: 23 Jul 2006 Posts: 1562 Location: Southampton
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Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 23:14 Post subject: |
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From what I've seen they are very capable, and seem quite robust. I personally don't hold much with the arguments of differing marques of vehicles, I think you get to a point where they are all so similar, that it depends on driver technique and the conditions. Lots of people on here seem to abuse the LWB quite successfully! _________________ Every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff from out of my brain.
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I_n_K ****
Joined: 05 Nov 2007 Posts: 441 Location: N.Essex
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Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 23:23 Post subject: |
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Cool. . . could see me getting AWD next year then
Chuckled earlier, we'd parked in the local retail park and when we got back to the truck, a SWB Mk2 had parked almost next to us. Sort of looked like it was 'offspring' to ours.
Kirsty was all aaaaawwwwww ain't it cute.
Might have to keep an eye open for one for her next year _________________ '93 Trooper Duty 3.1TD |
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TimBanham Lifetime member
Joined: 17 Oct 2006 Posts: 1258 Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire
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Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 12:00 Post subject: |
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I have had great fun with mine and found it very capable - only the driver let it down to be honest. Yes my mates Disco3 with air suspension and all sorts of buttons takes away alot of the driver faults and his has a few inches more clearance than mine but that was it.
You'll be surprised what they can do just make sure you are running on at least All Terrains _________________ 3.0TD LWB Citation |
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I_n_K ****
Joined: 05 Nov 2007 Posts: 441 Location: N.Essex
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Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 22:50 Post subject: |
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Going to get some 265/75/16's one at a time, as money allows, in the new year - have already decided on AT's. . .then I'm on for a 2" lift.
It's been a helluva long time since I've been so 'into' a vehicle. . . really looking forward to seeing what it's made of (metaphorically speaking ) _________________ '93 Trooper Duty 3.1TD |
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dxmedia *******
Joined: 04 Mar 2007 Posts: 4677 Location: Hope Valley
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Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 16:26 Post subject: |
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I_n_K wrote: |
really looking forward to seeing what it's made of (metaphorically speaking ) |
Don't worry, once you've been offroad a few times, you'll soon see what it's actually made of _________________ For great insurance deals on 4x4s, imports and more, contact Adrian Flux :
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666 *****
Joined: 19 Jan 2007 Posts: 524 Location: HERTFORDSHIRE
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Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 17:31 Post subject: |
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Where in north essex are you? Im only in east hertfordshire, could perhaps do a day out laning in the new year
Cheers
Mark _________________ UK's First off road tested fully live axled Frontera
Now running an Isuzu 2.8TD
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I_n_K ****
Joined: 05 Nov 2007 Posts: 441 Location: N.Essex
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 0:25 Post subject: |
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Nr. Clacton-on-Sea.
At the very least I'll have to get the tyres sorted, not much wear left on what I have (which look a lot like road tyres) _________________ '93 Trooper Duty 3.1TD |
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:::Matski::: Lifetime member
Joined: 27 Dec 2005 Posts: 5181 Location: York
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 0:31 Post subject: |
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Slightly concerned about your avatar, looks like you have a dogs head on a chopping bored |
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I_n_K ****
Joined: 05 Nov 2007 Posts: 441 Location: N.Essex
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 20:18 Post subject: |
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:::Matski::: wrote: |
Slightly concerned about your avatar, looks like you have a dogs head on a chopping bored |
If you ever meet that dog, you will see why _________________ '93 Trooper Duty 3.1TD |
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