Datatek
Well-Known Member
And totaly unstable on the road, just the sort of thing that ought to be stopped by the new EU wide directive on modifying vehicles IMO.
Everones got one...
BOOMER
Bloke from Dorset
What's with all this huge tyre guff?
Upgrading to a 245/75 16 or 255/60 18 all terrain is enough for most off road applications without compromising the on road characteristics?
If you're going laning and need big mud terrain tyres then surely the lane is unsuitable to be driven and you'll only add to the damage?
Besides, as I've discovered on a mates farm the other day it's quite remarkable where a standard P38 will go if you're sensible
Upgrading to a 245/75 16 or 255/60 18 all terrain is enough for most off road applications without compromising the on road characteristics?
If you're going laning and need big mud terrain tyres then surely the lane is unsuitable to be driven and you'll only add to the damage?
Besides, as I've discovered on a mates farm the other day it's quite remarkable where a standard P38 will go if you're sensible
dogsbody
Very senior member
Whatever happened to GORDON? I think that he was somebody's other half and he off-roaded a P38 quite successfully.
After our leader, in a Defender (sorry Dom, couldn't resist it), had to drop out I ended up following him around the chippie run. Apart from some serious tyres and a distinct smell of chip fat from his exhaust he didn't have any obvious modifications but he seemed quite happy just pointing it at the countryside and going for it.
After our leader, in a Defender (sorry Dom, couldn't resist it), had to drop out I ended up following him around the chippie run. Apart from some serious tyres and a distinct smell of chip fat from his exhaust he didn't have any obvious modifications but he seemed quite happy just pointing it at the countryside and going for it.
BOOMER
Bloke from Dorset
What's with all this huge tyre guff?
Upgrading to a 245/75 16 or 255/60 18 all terrain is enough for most off road applications without compromising the on road characteristics?
If you're going laning and need big mud terrain tyres then surely the lane is unsuitable to be driven and you'll only add to the damage?
Besides, as I've discovered on a mates farm the other day it's quite remarkable where a standard P38 will go if you're sensible
Im after large tyres to get more clearance. Will be a second car so happy to have some compromise. But its going to be my play thing as such, fo pay an play sites as well as green lanes.
BOOMER
Bloke from Dorset
Well good luck to you, don't forget to declare all the mods to your insurance company
Adrian flux insurance. Any mod an offroad cover...
If you want a good mod. Forget all the normal "offroad" essentials. Get yourself some ARB airlockers (they do make them for P38s). You'll need a fair few quid to get a set shipped over the the US of A, but they alone will make the world of difference. The open diff rely on traction control method LR used was completely daft. I've seen a fair few P38s with lockers and they are a completely different animal. Worth the expense if you plan on seriously offroading it.
If you don't want full lockers a LSD would make a huge difference in itself... if anyone ever made LSDs for P38s.
If you don't want full lockers a LSD would make a huge difference in itself... if anyone ever made LSDs for P38s.
STUTHERANGE
New Member
What triggers the extra lift when you ground it .switch/air pressure difference?
Always wondered what triggered it...
The System will detect a height sensor reading at the upper end of the scale...it will then try and deflate that spring and see if it sees a change in height...if it doesn't it considers the vehicle grounded out and will then reinflate that spring and then all the others to raise the vehicle up by 20mm above the usual extended ride height to try and unground itself.....
As attached from the Manual....
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STUTHERANGE
New Member
Thanks for that...now i know cheers
mutsnutz
Well-Known Member
i go green laning in mine regular all i do is spray height sensors with wd40 type spray to repel the water and run a set of standard mud tyres it goes were all the other moded vehicles go its all standard apart from terrafima shocks all round and rear bumper trimmed, they cross axle and have good articulation it is more than capable as a off road vehicle if you are going to do deep water crossings make sure that your door seals are good if you need more height just adjust the eas with the software available of the net
if you need more height just adjust the eas with the software available of the net
mutsnutz
Well-Known Member
What's with all this huge tyre guff?
Upgrading to a 245/75 16 or 255/60 18 all terrain is enough for most off road applications without compromising the on road characteristics?
If you're going laning and need big mud terrain tyres then surely the lane is unsuitable to be driven and you'll only add to the damage?
Besides, as I've discovered on a mates farm the other day it's quite remarkable where a standard P38 will go if you're sensible
well said no need for huge tyres
mutsnutz
Well-Known Member
if your looking for upgrades you might get a few ideas from here
Range Rover Outfitting and Accessories
Range Rover Outfitting and Accessories
Im unsure of the dislike of larger tyres. Im looking at larger but not huge. An its for a reason which your a atar actually highlights. To get more clesrance under the diff.
This will protect the vehicle an the ground your travelling over. Which is very important on grean lanes. The larver rubber will also allow lower pressures an hence largerr footprint lower ground pressure an hence not leaving tracker marks lkke so many do. Im also lucky to be not far from being rocky trails. Where the larger tyres at lower pressures will assist mobility and reduce damage.
Im not gunna stick it on 35"rubber. I dont want a monster truck. But im happy to compromise some aspects of the vehicle to achieve my aims of a better offroad capable vehicle.
I like P38's for some unknown reason. An having spent my fair share of times in the above, i would rather walk... Plus, 4K for a 1987 ****e box, no thanks.... AN a disco 2, dont even get me started. i dont feel that a 2000+ car should have to be inspected for rust when buying. Not just check the wheel arches etc.. Is the thing falling apart!!!!
Plus, a P38 offroader is different, an eyebrow raising. Nice to stick a couple up at the doubters occasionally.
P38 is an incredibly capable vehicle, with some of its capabilty reduced to allow it to be great around chelsea.. I dont live in chelsea an its a second car.. So, i can reduce the compromise in some areas to up it in others..
