Off road requirements

Hi all firstly I'm sorry if this has been asked over and over again....
I have a Disco 1 in standard form. I've bought it to start off roading but want to know what modifications I need to do to be able to start at a novice to intermediate level?? Any advise would be really appreciated

Decent tyres and learn how to drive off road. Too many people chuck loads of money at their motor and have 'all the gear, no idea' approach

None.

Seriously.

Best thing is not go alone, join a local club with a green lane section and go out with them, or edit your UserCP and put your location in, town area only so 'we' know where you are and check the green lane section for local organised runs.

Mostly we recommend at the very least a decent recovery point front and rear, that can be a tow bar or jate rings at it's simplest for the rear and Jate rings or shackles at the front .. NOT the chassis tie-downs, though in a pinch and if you have two you could bridle them to get a tow. And a rope, at least 24mm diameter and longer than 4m .. the longer the better usually.

Anything else can be added later when you know what you want!

A damn good service.

Cheers guys... I thought at the very least I would need good tyres but then thought I couldn't fit big tyres without doing a lift then it snowballs from there!

I was under the impression if you go the the pits etc your not allowed in with road tyres??

Davevx said:

Cheers guys... I thought at the very least I would need good tyres but then thought I couldn't fit big tyres without doing a lift then it snowballs from there!

I was under the impression if you go the the pits etc your not allowed in with road tyres??

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If you want to go to Pay n Plays then yeah, gnarlier tyres are probably needed, but you'll be surprised how far road tyres might go .. especially if it's dry!

I'd say a decent set of standard size ATs wouldn't go amiss.

I'm with Paul D on this nothing.

Go out (not on your own) and see what the vehicle is capable on in standard form. You will be surprised!

I have done just this. Started out standard and now slowly upgrading, adding bits I need to improve on or things needed to get that bit further.

Learning what your vehicle capabilities are before modifying make decisions on what to improve on much easier and means you don't waste your money on sh*t that is otherwise useless.

A decent set of all terrain tyres in standard or slightly larger is always a good place to start.

Cheers guys.... I'm gonna start off with some laning and go from there!

if you gp through any water, get axle breather extensions fitted - save ruining your axles and boxes. dont forget the wading plugs.

The Mad Hat Man said:

if you gp through any water, get axle breather extensions fitted - save ruining your axles and boxes. dont forget the wading plugs.

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The what and the what now??? Haha where can I get this stuff?

:googleit: is your friend.

This...

A wading kit.


http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=171205696507&alt=web

if you're new to off roading I'd go along to a pay and play day, Bures is in Essex/Suffolk border area, watch other people in similar vehicles before you attempt any obstacle, but don't worry someone will always pull you out when you get stuck. Buy wading plugs, jate rings and a couple of long recovery straps to start with.
Also have a look on Wowcher and maybe buy yourself the £89 2 1/2 hour instruction course, I'm thinking of having a go at that.
Kev

beerdude said:

if you're new to off roading I'd go along to a pay and play day, Bures is in Essex/Suffolk border area, watch other people in similar vehicles before you attempt any obstacle, but don't worry someone will always pull you out when you get stuck. Buy wading plugs, jate rings and a couple of long recovery straps to start with.
Also have a look on Wowcher and maybe buy yourself the £89 2 1/2 hour instruction course, I'm thinking of having a go at that.
Kev

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Cheers mate will look into that