Forum-Gallery-Shop-Sponsors

« Advertise on Freel2.com

Home > Off Roading & Green Laning > LANTRA training with NW4x4R in the FL2
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 1 of 1
Print this entire topic · 
Vanny



Member Since: 06 Dec 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 436

United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Santorini Black
LANTRA training with NW4x4R in the FL2

I've recently completed a LANTRA off-road course with NW4x4R in the Freelander 2

More than enough mud to get it stuck, though lack of clearance rather than running out of traction was the problem




You can read more about the setup/tyres etc here;

https://bxproject.co.uk/blog/freelander-nw4x4r-lantra-training/

Post #404890 6th Mar 2021 10:45 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
MotionInc



Member Since: 17 Jun 2019
Location: North America
Posts: 1278

Canada 2008 LR2 i6 SE Auto Tambora Flame

How much additional clearance do you think you will need to clear the last stretch?

Post #404892 6th Mar 2021 12:59 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Dave47



Member Since: 31 Aug 2014
Location: Margate Kent
Posts: 1277

United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Izmir Blue

I'm surprised that as an ex 4X4 Responder the freelander
was expected to drive though such deep ruts on a test,
before I retired from SE4X4 response our training (assessed by BORDA instructors)
was based on vehicle capabilities, one vehicle getting stuck whilst responding
could lead to at least two others being diverted to assist that vehicle,
I will say our BBQ weekends were on the same site or at Mereworth Kent (think Mud)
where you could play and get stuck to your hearts content,
Dave DAVE.
I.A.M. F1rst Driver.
Gone 2003 Discovery TD5 Auto,
Gone 1986 Defender 90 Station Wagon
Gone 1984 Range Rover 3.5 Vogue Manual.
Gone 1970 Series 11A/3 SWB 3.5 V8 Hybrid
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Van
Gone 1966 Series 11A SWB Van
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Station Wagon,

Post #404896 6th Mar 2021 4:46 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Vanny



Member Since: 06 Dec 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 436

United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Santorini Black

MotionInc wrote:
How much additional clearance do you think you will need to clear the last stretch?


I suspect another 50mm would do it. The right hand sand of the track Is deeper than the left, and while the wheels just about stayed on the bottom, the mud here was very slippy/fine probably need to push 30mm into it.

Post #404922 7th Mar 2021 7:53 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Vanny



Member Since: 06 Dec 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 436

United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Santorini Black

Dave47 wrote:
I'm surprised that as an ex 4X4 Responder the freelander
was expected to drive though such deep ruts on a test,


It wasn't expected so much as I wanted to push the car and find the limits. And this was agreed with the training group before we set off, hence the strap was already on the car before I set off.

If anything this was confirmation of my own assessment. Having walked the course, I didn't expect the FL2 to get much past the bottom of the hill. But then it just kept going!

Since I got stuck, all FL2s and low clearance cars that use the course have jumped out of the ruts at the bottom of the hill and driven around the water trap. So it's been learning for everyone. And I now I know how hard to push it on the farm, straight to the tractor shed for me 😝

Post #404923 7th Mar 2021 7:58 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Dave47



Member Since: 31 Aug 2014
Location: Margate Kent
Posts: 1277

United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Izmir Blue

Thumbs Up
It's a great feeling when you get to respond
on a call out and can prove to the public that 4X4's are a tool
and not just used for school runs or posing. Very Happy
Keep the good work.
Dave DAVE.
I.A.M. F1rst Driver.
Gone 2003 Discovery TD5 Auto,
Gone 1986 Defender 90 Station Wagon
Gone 1984 Range Rover 3.5 Vogue Manual.
Gone 1970 Series 11A/3 SWB 3.5 V8 Hybrid
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Van
Gone 1966 Series 11A SWB Van
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Station Wagon,

Post #404943 7th Mar 2021 12:37 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
simong_uk



Member Since: 31 Jan 2014
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Posts: 145

United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Orkney Grey

I suspect you wouldn't have got that far without the tank guard given that it really helps the back end glide over things (although I have managed to bend mine in the past dropping it onto a rock which would otherwise have gone straight through the tank!)

Nice to see another FL2 on 4X4R duties - mine was sterling in the recent snows.

Simon
WM169 2000 Xei 1.8 gone
2004 HSE Td4 Auto, MT's, sump guard, sliderz - gone
2014 GS Man - AT's, Mantec Sump guard and tank guard, split charger in boot, towbar, work in progress...

Post #404981 8th Mar 2021 8:44 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
3landertwo



Member Since: 27 May 2020
Location: UK
Posts: 1089

for those who do 4x4 rescue/recovery.

https://bxproject.co.uk/blog/freelander-light-bar-rack/

not seen that before ??

Post #405036 9th Mar 2021 2:25 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Post Reply
Post Reply  Back to top
Page 1 of 1
All times are GMT

Jump to  
Previous Topic | Next Topic >
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



Site Copyright © 2006-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
Freel2.com RSS Feed - All Forums


Switch to Mobile site