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Steve Ashworth

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• Nov 24, 2009

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Going on an off road lesson on Friday.

Its one where you can drive your own vehicle.

Question - Should I take by P38 or my old Series 2a.

The 2a is 40 years old so not sure if it will be too much of a shock for it!

If you have done similar please advise.

Cheers,
Steve

 

Last edited: Nov 25, 2009

fenby1976

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• Nov 24, 2009

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Take the IIA - It'll be much more fun!

 

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Steve Ashworth

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• Nov 25, 2009

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Think you are proably right.

 

carpy

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• Nov 25, 2009

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not a chance in hell i would take a p38 off roading, series any day of the week unless its totally cherished

 

Bump

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• Nov 25, 2009

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2a every time!

My 2a easily climbed a very steep wet grassy field - the range rover and disco i was with (more off-roading kitted out too) needed towing up (by a defender)

I would be interested in hearing your feedback of the day out though - what kind of things they teach you, if its useful, etc.

 

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Steve Ashworth

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• Nov 26, 2009

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Looks like its 3-0 to the Series 2a

 

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Steve Ashworth

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• Nov 28, 2009

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Took the Series 2a and left the P38 at home.

Parkwood is a good venue, certainly for a beginner like me. Due to weather it was wet and slippery.

First half was in instructors Disco going over technique. It was an Auto like the P38 which made things pretty simple. It was good fun. Incredibly capable motor, went up all acents and descents with much more ease than I expected.

Then over to my no frills Series 2a...

Wow, I was astonished how well it performed. I was ready to be embarrassed but it handled everything that the Disco did with ease, although a little more ground clearance and removing the tow bar to reduce overhang would have helped. Correct gear selection and sensitive throttle control makes the Series an amazing off roader - even at 40 years old it can stand up to the more youthful competitors.

Long live the Series!!!

PS - the instructor had never been round in a Series before - I think he wants one now!

 

sypher

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• Nov 28, 2009

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Good old Series they maybe noisy , damp in winter , and slow but Bloody good fun

 

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• Nov 28, 2009

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Excellent to hear it was a good day. I see a good Christmas present forming here

and glad you took the series!

 

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Steve Ashworth

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• Nov 29, 2009

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Hi Mike,

It is definitely worth while...

Once you have been on their training course (£100 for 2 hours or about £280 for a day) you can attend the open day which I think is the last Sunday each month (£35) which is great value.

The training is one to one so no time wasted watching others!.

The Series is everything that Sypher says but it is more fun than Disco/RR. There will be occasions when it will be outperformed by new landies but also I can see occasions when the reverse will be the case - there are occasions when ABS/TC get confused!

Steve.