TD5 110 on road driving

Can any one point me in the direction of a road driving course for the 110 I would like to know about the handling at speed without doing the the hard way. Does it slide out or tip over?

Paul Boscott said:

Can any one point me in the direction of a road driving course for the 110 I would like to know about the handling at speed without doing the the hard way. Does it slide out or tip over?

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Depends how much weight ya have in the back.
How good your tyres are whether the suspension is working properly etc never mind road conditions.
To be honest if your really worried about it fit a Land meter and dont ever fit a roof rack













If ya think ya need a vehicle to "handle" at speed get a hot hatch

''Handle at speed'' and ''110'' in the same sentance :hysterically_laughi

You are looking at the wrong vehicle fella

blue beasty said:

''Handle at speed'' and ''110'' in the same sentance :hysterically_laughi

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This is exactly what I was thinking.

Got a lot to learn there first fella !!

Gra.

my110 is ok at motorway velocity, as long as you dont think it'll chuck round a corner like a golf GTI
2T of high C/G tall tyre lots of articulation vehicle is never gonna "handle" at speed.
I know the back end does step out in the snow if you boot it.

not sure your gonna find an on road course for an off road vehicle.

I used to be able to throw my V8 110 csw around and power through corners as if it was a go cart. It had standard springs and had a self leveler fitted and was shod with colway M/T's.

My 300tdi 110 van with HD rear springs and self leveler used to handle like it was on rails with very little sway but was rock solid on the ride and harsh off road. It was fitted with Khumo M/T's on the front and BFG A/T's on the rear. It had a disco transfer box and cruised comfortably at 80mph.


My TD5 110 csw with a twin rear spring setup and HD front springs doesn't handle as well as the other two. It has more body roll but is a much more comfortable ride. It's shod with insa turbo special tracks and I generally cruise at 50 ish MPH. More due to tyre wear and noise than anything else.

In short, no 2 vehicles handle alike. If you want summit to drive at high speed, get a car.

blue beasty said:

''Handle at speed'' and ''110'' in the same sentance :hysterically_laughi

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Not trying to sound superior but , if you have the ability and experience then you can drive a 110CSW at considerable velocity , you can slide the rear relatively easily , dont try it with a 90 or RR . The thing that will catch you out is not knowing how far to go with any particular manouever , eg moose test type directional changes , forces generated due to the weight shifts can be considerable . You cannot be taught the required skills and knowledge on a course , it comes from years of exploring the limits , and knowing the particular vehicle . If you want a fast 4wd to throw about after a short training session , I can sell you a Subaru legacy !!

Take your 110 to Millbrook Proving Ground, hand them a wedge of money, they'll bolt on some stabilisers, then you can watch a test driver do some sudden lane-changes etc. Simples.

I've had a 110 TD5 since September and I've been quite surprised how well it hangs on in the corners, but only in the dry.

Gets a bit hairy in the wet but that could have something to do with the 7.50 x 16 mud & snow tyres.....

Its a commercial truck designed to go off road and/or carry great weights up great big steep hills. Getting the rear out and handling at speed was not on the agenda when it was designed. Under normal road use, wet or dry, its fine though mud tyres dont help. I think Id drive it as it was designed if you have any doubts about handling and you should be ok.

Got nothing really to add, but 'speed', like time and space, is relative. 110's are fast, certainly compared to Galapagos Tortoises, but not compared to much else

Though all the reply’s posted are common sense

I was looking for an expert to show me what I could do, in a similar vein the off road course that I did. We drove up and down a hill using various methods and along a slope tipped over so far that I thought I would fall out of the window.

I do not see the need to find out by experimentation things that I could be safely trained to do.

You dont need an 'expert' to show you how to drive a landy on the road, isnt that what taking driving lessons was for? Im sure if you use some common sense youll be fine

Paul Boscott said:

Though all the reply’s posted are common sense

I was looking for an expert to show me what I could do, in a similar vein the off road course that I did. We drove up and down a hill using various methods and along a slope tipped over so far that I thought I would fall out of the window.

I do not see the need to find out by experimentation things that I could be safely trained to do.

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All you need to know is what has already been posted that and you need to think "3 tonnes weight shift" I'd better take as slow and or as straight a line through cornering as possible. Bit like taking a racing line really. Simples

Drive to YOUR limits and not that of others, no one can show you how to handle a 110 at speed as every road will differ and then you have weather to contend with on top as well as how its loaded. I have had the benefit of drivings thousands of vehicles over the years and I have a pretty good understanding of road holding, I would not push a 110 as there is so much movement in the suspension combined with a high center of gravity that even a small pot hole could take you out if your at the vehicles limits...

as has been suggested a car is better suited or a pickup along the lines of a P100/Caddy would maybe be better....

All good comments above especially the one " drive to your limits and not that of others"
It really does depend on how road worthy your vehicle is and how you have it set up.
What shockers, what type of tires, tyre pressures, all will make a big difference. And road conditions. And how good your brakes are. I regularly cruise at 70 MPH in mine on a good road. Around country lanes of course much slower. I find in the wet it does slide. In most driving conditions I am able to keep pace with normal traffic. Less so in the wet. Of course any one driving quickly will leave you behind. I used to be a Driving instructor for the Institute of Advance motorist. You might like to consider going out with someone from your local branch in your Defender. Remember its best to arrive there in one piece than not arrive at all. When I am driving mine I think to myself I am able to tow people out of ditches, I don't want to end up in one myself.

Oh and another thing, just because its a 4x4 (and arguably the best there is) doesnt mean it wont skid in snow or ice

I've driven LR's in the Army, Police, on the farm, and for fun. Bring your cheque book, and I'll give you some lessons. And I live near(ish) to Solihull, so we can go to see the factory too. Or SAVE YOUR MONEY, and ENJOY DRIVING YOUR TRUCK.