FlyingPete
Well-Known Member
Just got back from a muddy Sunday at Sibbertoft. We took my 90, a Disco, Freelander, shorty Range Rover and a Suzuki SJ. Rain early on meant the track was nice and muddy but not too boggy.
The only casualty was the SJ which fell into a ditch following a misjudged turn. The cylinders were full of oil after being on its side, so we had to remove the spark plugs to clear them. This did mean everything got showered in oil though (including my 90) We also had to stop at one point and clear the mud from the 90's radiator to stop it overheating.
Apart from these minor mishaps, all of the cars managed really well. There were a few hills I didn't attempt due to not really having the right tyres, but everything else was fine. With road-biased tyres you end up having to spin the wheels a bit to fling mud out of the treads. The freelander had the same trouble, but neither of us needed a tow.
We came prepared with a camp stove and made copious amounts of tea, and cooked bacon and eggs for lunch.
All in all, a good day out getting to know our cars.
The only casualty was the SJ which fell into a ditch following a misjudged turn. The cylinders were full of oil after being on its side, so we had to remove the spark plugs to clear them. This did mean everything got showered in oil though (including my 90) We also had to stop at one point and clear the mud from the 90's radiator to stop it overheating.
Apart from these minor mishaps, all of the cars managed really well. There were a few hills I didn't attempt due to not really having the right tyres, but everything else was fine. With road-biased tyres you end up having to spin the wheels a bit to fling mud out of the treads. The freelander had the same trouble, but neither of us needed a tow.
We came prepared with a camp stove and made copious amounts of tea, and cooked bacon and eggs for lunch.
All in all, a good day out getting to know our cars.
