Hi guys,

When off-road, how do you know if there's too much of a bank angle when on a gradient? It doesn't take much of a bank angle until I get the "it's gonna roll!" sensation. Compared to videos I've seen, the car was hardly doing anything extreme either.

I think it's fair to say that the "it's gonna roll!" sensation is often pre-mature/false. I'm sure I'm not the only one who gets that feeling way before it's due. The problem is, how else can a newbie safely judge the limit of the vehicle? When I used to fly planes, an audible alarm saying "Bank angle!" would sound if the aircraft was banking beyond the flight envelope. It's a pity something like this isn't an option in Landy's!

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Cheers

Rich

RichM said:

When I used to fly planes, an audible alarm saying "Bank angle!" would sound if the aircraft was banking beyond the flight envelope. It's a pity something like this isn't an option in Landy's!

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... and you'd trust Landy electronics to save you?

Next time you think 'oh shoot ...' stop, get out and have a look. It's very likely that what you feel is your sense of balance knowing it's a bit wrong and it's likely that the Landy will go over a lot further before rolling.

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Looks a bit sideways, but at no point along there did the Disco feel it was going over, but I do have some experience and know the 'feel' of my vehicle ..

Hang a steel ball on a piece of string suspended from the centre of the roof , when it hits you in the head you are just about to roll over approx 45deg

This sensation should be at about 30° angle.
At the beginning, when we had to run away from wild animals they learned that you would slip and fall down if you "crank?" any further.
Those who tried didn`t get the chance to have children. (something like an early Darwin award)
So we know deep inside that 30° is our limit. try it on a modern Motorbike, they are capable for around 55°, that is a sensation!

I saw these on Devon4x4's website.. don't know how much I'd trust them though while in a tilt!

Devon 4x4 Off Road - Inclinometer : GLM001 : Off Road Equipment from Devon 4x4
Devon 4x4 Off Road - Inclinometer with built-in compass : S/B791006 : Off Road Equipment from Devon 4x4

It's that sensation that keeps you safe and within your rather than the cars limits. Besides the 45 degree figure is a guide as it can be effected downwards by the specific car, e.g. whether it's lifted, how it's loaded, roofrack fitted, how it's driven, etc. I'd stick with what you feel comfortable with, saves red-face incidents