welsh trip - Page 11

Griffdowg · #**101** 15th-June-2008, 01:18

oooo... wasnt sure on the dates, i thought it may only be open 1 or 2 months /yr like the gap route. but sounds like you know more than me

i haven't driven it yet, but its meant to be pretty savage. I did used to ride over that mountain on me bike when i was younger, but i cant really remember the state of the byway.

G

RAZ8550TDI · #**102** 15th-June-2008, 19:18

so where do the lanes end? north wales? where abouts?

Griffdowg · #**103** 15th-June-2008, 19:24

I think if you started at sarn and ran up over soar y mynydd, strata etc. end of 1st day would be around rhyader. if you pushed on, you could get further NE toward the Elan Valley and Devils Bridge i would guess... although im not running the trip! opps!

G

RAZ8550TDI · #**104** 15th-June-2008, 19:28

well took the car out this afternoon run a run, its running well but still the temp will rise to just over the half way mark, gonna put a 300 viscous on and see how that goes, the temp is my only concern mechanically, doubt i will get the new clutch done by then but its seems fine at the mo.

Wanagetmuddy · #**105** 16th-June-2008, 00:33

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Originally Posted by RAZ8550TDI

well took the car out this afternoon run a run, its running well but still the temp will rise to just over the half way mark, gonna put a 300 viscous on and see how that goes, the temp is my only concern mechanically, doubt i will get the new clutch done by then but its seems fine at the mo.

Hey Raz sure your rad is not full of silt or just needs replacing

RAZ8550TDI · #**106** 16th-June-2008, 00:50

no leaks, no blockages, no corrosion and always cleaned after off road use, i doubt it. bear in mind its running boost, tweaked pump, bored out inlet etc etc

Wanagetmuddy · #**107** 17th-June-2008, 01:00

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Originally Posted by RAZ8550TDI

no leaks, no blockages, no corrosion and always cleaned after off road use, i doubt it. bear in mind its running boost, tweaked pump, bored out inlet etc etc

Didnt realised you were all tweaked up

take off your lead shoes then

redhand · #**108** 17th-June-2008, 01:06

I'm organising a trip to Wales for the 4x4 Response group I belong too. It'll be last weekend in October. I'm hoping to get over the gap and thru Strata Florida. So if anyone is taking a satnav can you track the route and send me the overlay. and it will be greatly appreciated

Hannibal · #**109** 17th-June-2008, 15:07

Hi there guys, im up for a bit of mud too.....i live in Ross-on-wye so all from up north will be going right by...and it would be a right shame not to join in on the fun...
Rough Camping.....now thats the ticket!!

Griffdowg · #**110** 17th-June-2008, 18:48

pikey, the Gap is closed in October. its open in Sept and erm, march or maybe april, i cant remember.

rightly it should be closed because it is a byway BUT if you contact the highways or the council they say its open, BUT there is a perm. TRO on it... i think. thats how i see it anyway. Im sure Paul will be along to correct me if im wrong.

G