Is there terrano still good in bad weather when not in 4wd? - Page 3

jezmondoveg · 13-12-2010, 22:08

Thanks again guys

Deleted account DD · 13-12-2010, 22:45

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Originally Posted by PLANK

LR's are made in england have a long history both of these facts have added to their 'mystical' prowess, and you can get lots of 'off the shelf' mods, but they aren't the be all and end all of the 4x4 world by anymeans!

They copied not exceeded jeeps anyway.

Real quality brit engineered lr production disappeared years ago.

If you want a real off roader to beat a defender in standard military type trim the wrangler based j8 rocks

ps I really enjoyed towing a stuck disco during the snow. Big hefty lump of lard it was.

kbekl · 13-12-2010, 23:00

their are many things you an do to make any 4x4 better

the biggest problem with most of the part time 4x4's is the stupid independent front suspension, this is the biggest draw back due to height limits and clearance limits

the one big problem with the nissan 4x4's is the front end it s just too far in front of the tyres which is one place the jeep wrangler and defender have the advantage

zippy656 · 13-12-2010, 23:02

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Originally Posted by jezmondoveg

Thanks again guys

jezmondoveg you got a terrano yet??

jezmondoveg · 14-12-2010, 00:05

not yet bud,my head is about to explode under the choices...nut its till on th e terrano side of thinking..

The discovery idea is now i distaint memory,sorry about that

kbekl · 14-12-2010, 00:15

how about this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=120660000625

jezmondoveg · 14-12-2010, 08:23

diesel for me !

thanks anyway

zippy656 · 14-12-2010, 08:28

you mean to say your going to put diesel in the tank ??

jezmondoveg · 14-12-2010, 09:58

Dont be daft!..well maybe a dash at this time of year!

zippy656 · 14-12-2010, 10:02

thats what I thought. ive saved over £300 so far

thor · 14-12-2010, 10:03

I have said it before if it's good enough and your willing to pay the price..then it is worth it.

I own....
Land Cruiser very nice motor mine has everything on it that if your experience allowed you could get most places [and back] but cost of spares is expensive eg front brake caliper £350+ yes I know milners do em...but they do not always fit as they should.
positive side is being in 4 all of the time, I rarely have to touch my little knob [ooower] Very good economy also.

I did own

Terrano SWB very good, put decent ATs on and it will go in most places even before selecting 4. fuel economy good. better than LWB when off roading, but a little bit more bouncy than LWB cos it's lighter....if off roading remove side steps.
You can park em anywhere easily, my wife loves them, I am actually looking for another for her and to use Green Laning.

That's my input may help...

zippy656 · 14-12-2010, 10:05

Jez was easy to convince....

just say you can pour Veggi into the tank and he was there!!!

jezmondoveg · 14-12-2010, 10:10

Thanks thor,

kbekl · 14-12-2010, 10:22

ah thought lpg was cheaper and more ecocnomical over bio or straight vo

i didnt realise the price of parts was so high tho thats alot of cash for the brake disk

zippy656 · 14-12-2010, 10:24

that maybe so Kbekl, but Bio and SVO can be used with out costly convertions..

just pour it in and off you go.. not need for twin tanks or any thing else really.

13-12-2010, 22:08	#31
jezmondoveg Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: dorset Vehicle: mazda bongo,at the moment Posts: 79	Thanks again guys

13-12-2010, 23:00	#33
kbekl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Manchester Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.7 LWB GLX Posts: 1,519	their are many things you an do to make any 4x4 better the biggest problem with most of the part time 4x4's is the stupid independent front suspension, this is the biggest draw back due to height limits and clearance limits the one big problem with the nissan 4x4's is the front end it s just too far in front of the tyres which is one place the jeep wrangler and defender have the advantage

14-12-2010, 00:05	#35
jezmondoveg Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: dorset Vehicle: mazda bongo,at the moment Posts: 79	not yet bud,my head is about to explode under the choices...nut its till on th e terrano side of thinking.. The discovery idea is now i distaint memory,sorry about that

14-12-2010, 00:15	#36
kbekl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Manchester Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.7 LWB GLX Posts: 1,519	how about this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=120660000625

14-12-2010, 08:23	#37
jezmondoveg Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: dorset Vehicle: mazda bongo,at the moment Posts: 79	diesel for me ! thanks anyway

14-12-2010, 08:28	#38
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,136	you mean to say your going to put diesel in the tank ??

14-12-2010, 09:58	#39
jezmondoveg Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: dorset Vehicle: mazda bongo,at the moment Posts: 79	Dont be daft!..well maybe a dash at this time of year!

14-12-2010, 10:02	#40
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,136	thats what I thought. ive saved over £300 so far

14-12-2010, 10:03	#41
thor Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Warrington,Cheshire. Posts: 268	I have said it before if it's good enough and your willing to pay the price..then it is worth it. I own.... Land Cruiser very nice motor mine has everything on it that if your experience allowed you could get most places [and back] but cost of spares is expensive eg front brake caliper £350+ yes I know milners do em...but they do not always fit as they should. positive side is being in 4 all of the time, I rarely have to touch my little knob [ooower] Very good economy also. I did own Terrano SWB very good, put decent ATs on and it will go in most places even before selecting 4. fuel economy good. better than LWB when off roading, but a little bit more bouncy than LWB cos it's lighter....if off roading remove side steps. You can park em anywhere easily, my wife loves them, I am actually looking for another for her and to use Green Laning. That's my input may help...

14-12-2010, 10:05	#42
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,136	Jez was easy to convince.... just say you can pour Veggi into the tank and he was there!!!

14-12-2010, 10:10	#43
jezmondoveg Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: dorset Vehicle: mazda bongo,at the moment Posts: 79	Thanks thor,

14-12-2010, 10:22	#44
kbekl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Manchester Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.7 LWB GLX Posts: 1,519	ah thought lpg was cheaper and more ecocnomical over bio or straight vo i didnt realise the price of parts was so high tho thats alot of cash for the brake disk

14-12-2010, 10:24	#45
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,136	that maybe so Kbekl, but Bio and SVO can be used with out costly convertions.. just pour it in and off you go.. not need for twin tanks or any thing else really.