RANGE ROVER 3.6 TD V8 (Tonga Green Metallic) - Offroading Pics on Page 2 !

ishotmydog · 18th March 2009, 00:55

amazing pics, refreshing to know that a RR is being used for off roading rather than just driving it in the city.
pretty surprising that the pajero was on par with the RR when it came to off roading.

Parm · 18th March 2009, 02:28

buying a 4x4 (SUV) doesnt guarantee a successfull off road trip! one has to understand the machine, the tyres, the engine, the chassis and of course the terrain (mud, slush, sand, river bed, rocks, etc)

and experience above all.

90% of people who buy 4x4s (SUVs) have no idea about the vehicle they have just bought.

anyway nice to the expensive vehicles of india in action off road and trying to exploit their off road capabilities.

my respect to the brave heart owners of pajero and rangie, cheers to you guys!

the pajero should not have got stuck and when it did, it should have been freed on its own capabilities.

jaysmokesleaves · 18th March 2009, 09:25

@ maanuj> Extremely entertaining read. Thats a nice ride you have there. Good to see that you have the heart to put the Landy to use where most users would dread to. That somehow is an environment where these suv's can be best enjoyed and appreciated apart from their onroad presence.

I think a good set of offroad tyres is all that Pajero needed to not get stuck in the first place.

Cheers.

Manuuj · 18th March 2009, 12:17

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Originally Posted by dwaraka

Manuuj,

That's a great offroading you had. Was the Pajero so badly struck in slush? I think you should put one essential arsenal to your rangerover - Ramsey/ Warn winch. It sure is a great saviour at times.

Good beast you have. BTW where is this OTR spot.

Dwarak

The OTR spot is close to Hoshiarpur about a hour and half From Jalandhar in Punjab

about the winch sir i have been looking for a good source for a while..i even posted a thread asking for help a while back..

do you know of anyone who stocks and installs these?..(preferably around delhi)

@parm/dwarka/jaysmokesleaves the pajero was pretty deeply stuck in quicksand like slush..all four tyres were rotating freely and the jeep was resting on its chassis..it happened very quickly and it was sinking an inch or two every hour..which was scary!

we had a good tow rope and spade that was helping us but what we are fabricating now are four tyre width wide and two feet long drilled steel plates about 2-3 mm thick that would have helped greatly at that time.

trying to jack the car up was futile as the jack just dissapeared in the wet mud..which seemed like an "entity" with a life of its own!

as i said earlier i had just made a three point turn and had reached the spot where the Range Rover had just reversed out of..the wet sand just gave way and in just a few seconds even before i got out of the jeep, it was resting on its chassis..
in hindsight a little more speed next time!!

@jay..we will invest in good set of offroad tyres and rims and use them on these excursions from now on..the rest of the time these tyres will be used for on road driving..any suggestions?..

..and both cars were bought for the express purpose of off roading..that was always the prime reason but they also do make the occasional school/clubbing run

cheers all!

jaysmokesleaves · 18th March 2009, 13:45

@ maanuj > I always go offroad with a small offroad kit. That consists of the following:
portable mini air compressor, pressure gauge, D shackles and heavy duty slings, tubeless puncture kit, mini foldable shovel, heavy duty utility knife, lighter fluid & lighter to reseat the tubeless back on the rim, hose repair kit, radiator leak sealant and a few tools. The entire kit weighs approx 15kgs and fits in a cabin bag. Am looking to add a good air jack shortly but cannot find a suitable one. In addition a strong 8"x3' wooden plank of wood with one side fitted with alluminium grip strips(homemade item).

You never know when these things will help.

Parm · 18th March 2009, 14:13

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Originally Posted by Manuuj

The OTR spot is close to Hoshiarpur about a hour and half From Jalandhar in Punjab

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..and both cars were bought for the express purpose of off roading..that was always the prime reason but they also do make the occasional school/clubbing run

cheers all!

Manuuj, i admire your enthusiasm for off roading and totally respect your courage for the passion.

on your next trip outside india do get a 4x4 recovery kit or source it from within india. im sure there are lots of companies in south of india who can help you out with w recovery kit.

do keep us posted on your future OTRs.

keep off-roading dude!

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shams · 18th March 2009, 15:04

Hi Manuuj,
RRS is a great performer, it excelled in the Jeep Thrills OTR in August last year some pics

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renegade · 18th March 2009, 16:21

Damn nice ride there.infact its my favourite(rr).my cousin in kenya has a supercharged version and we went for an offroad challenge(rhino quatro charge kenya).where do you go for offroading in punjab?i am from punjab but reside in delhi,we have bunch of offroader with 4x4s and go for offroading regularly,now trying to kick start offroading in punjab,but dont know much people.anyway,cool ride you have there.

kkr2k2 · 18th March 2009, 16:33

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Originally Posted by Manuuj

The powerplant is a 3.6 litre V8 Turbodiesel belting out 272 Bhp and 640 Nm of smooth power.
......

640 Nm of torque!!!!! (multiply that with the reduction ratios)

I think you can tow your building along!!!!!

harry10 · 18th March 2009, 18:12

Nice pics. Glad to see the Suv's are used exactly for the purpose they are built for and not just a status symbol which most of the Indian folks are obsessed with.
Yeah i also think you are right with your assessment of lack of speed being the reason it got stuck. Desi Mahindra to rescue at last

Prithvi · 18th March 2009, 19:48

congrats on your RR, the tonga green colour is awesome. Can you find out if that paint colour is available in India, if you dont mind.

bigman · 18th March 2009, 22:05

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Originally Posted by Manuuj

about the winch sir i have been looking for a good source for a while..i even posted a thread asking for help a while back..

do you know of anyone who stocks and installs these?..(preferably around delhi)

Warn used to do winches for the RR. It has to be recessed back into the front bumper so the approach angle is not reduced by a big winch protruding from the front.

You may have to mod the front bumper or get a custom one with the winch mounting etc built in. Try Navin and see if they can get you the official Warn winch from LR. I know a guy who's dad is a manager at LR and I can ask him whether the option still exists and approximate costs.

Update : I just got in touch with my local official dealer and its about £1800+VAT (15%). It includes all the mounting fixtures and the template to make the recess etc in the front bumper. Also another £150+VAT for a special cover for it. Also there was a change to RR in 2008 but the dealer said a mid 2008 model should be ok. If you PM me your chassis number I can make sure that the official option exists for your RR. Apparently late 2008+ RR's are not suitable for the official winch.

It would be a shame to spoil the vehicle with a cheapo chinese winch.

Manuuj · 19th March 2009, 12:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prithvi

congrats on your RR, the tonga green colour is awesome. Can you find out if that paint colour is available in India, if you dont mind.

i asked about the Tonga Green colour..they said they import it from the U.K..

@bigman thanks buddy for all the info

..but the winch i want is for the Pajero..want to leave the RR as it is.

bigman · 20th March 2009, 00:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manuuj

i asked about the Tonga Green colour..they said they import it from the U.K..

@bigman thanks buddy for all the info

..but the winch i want is for the Pajero..want to leave the RR as it is.

Similar options with the Pajero/Shogun as the RR. You can recess back into the front bumper so the approach angle is not reduced. Again best to go for a decent one rather than a made in china one that lasts only 1 use.

You can get winch bumpers for Pajeros. If you ever go to Dubai you might be able to source a decent one over there.

Manuuj · 20th March 2009, 15:22

A recessed Bumper for the Pajero sounds like the right thing..also we want only Warn or equivalent Winches..none of the unreliable chinese ones..

Is there any one i can contact for the same?..sorry for the trouble buddy..

18th March 2009, 00:55	#31
ishotmydog BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 594 Thanked: 19 Times	amazing pics, refreshing to know that a RR is being used for off roading rather than just driving it in the city. pretty surprising that the pajero was on par with the RR when it came to off roading.
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18th March 2009, 02:28	#32
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 899 Times	buying a 4x4 (SUV) doesnt guarantee a successfull off road trip! one has to understand the machine, the tyres, the engine, the chassis and of course the terrain (mud, slush, sand, river bed, rocks, etc) and experience above all. 90% of people who buy 4x4s (SUVs) have no idea about the vehicle they have just bought. anyway nice to the expensive vehicles of india in action off road and trying to exploit their off road capabilities. my respect to the brave heart owners of pajero and rangie, cheers to you guys! the pajero should not have got stuck and when it did, it should have been freed on its own capabilities.
	() Thanks

18th March 2009, 09:25	#33
jaysmokesleaves Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mostly Mumbai Posts: 1,701 Thanked: 1,466 Times	@ maanuj> Extremely entertaining read. Thats a nice ride you have there. Good to see that you have the heart to put the Landy to use where most users would dread to. That somehow is an environment where these suv's can be best enjoyed and appreciated apart from their onroad presence. I think a good set of offroad tyres is all that Pajero needed to not get stuck in the first place. Cheers.
	() Thanks

18th March 2009, 13:45	#35
jaysmokesleaves Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mostly Mumbai Posts: 1,701 Thanked: 1,466 Times	@ maanuj > I always go offroad with a small offroad kit. That consists of the following: portable mini air compressor, pressure gauge, D shackles and heavy duty slings, tubeless puncture kit, mini foldable shovel, heavy duty utility knife, lighter fluid & lighter to reseat the tubeless back on the rim, hose repair kit, radiator leak sealant and a few tools. The entire kit weighs approx 15kgs and fits in a cabin bag. Am looking to add a good air jack shortly but cannot find a suitable one. In addition a strong 8"x3' wooden plank of wood with one side fitted with alluminium grip strips(homemade item). You never know when these things will help.
	() Thanks

18th March 2009, 15:04	#37
shams BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 78 Thanked: 6 Times	Hi Manuuj, RRS is a great performer, it excelled in the Jeep Thrills OTR in August last year some pics
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18th March 2009, 16:21	#38
renegade BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NEW DELHI Posts: 184 Thanked: 43 Times View My Garage	Damn nice ride there.infact its my favourite(rr).my cousin in kenya has a supercharged version and we went for an offroad challenge(rhino quatro charge kenya).where do you go for offroading in punjab?i am from punjab but reside in delhi,we have bunch of offroader with 4x4s and go for offroading regularly,now trying to kick start offroading in punjab,but dont know much people.anyway,cool ride you have there.
	() Thanks

18th March 2009, 18:12	#40
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,743 Thanked: 4,100 Times View My Garage	Nice pics. Glad to see the Suv's are used exactly for the purpose they are built for and not just a status symbol which most of the Indian folks are obsessed with. Yeah i also think you are right with your assessment of lack of speed being the reason it got stuck. Desi Mahindra to rescue at last
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18th March 2009, 19:48	#41
Prithvi BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 302 Thanked: 26 Times	congrats on your RR, the tonga green colour is awesome. Can you find out if that paint colour is available in India, if you dont mind.
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20th March 2009, 15:22	#45
Manuuj BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Delhi. Posts: 895 Thanked: 6,475 Times	A recessed Bumper for the Pajero sounds like the right thing..also we want only Warn or equivalent Winches..none of the unreliable chinese ones.. Is there any one i can contact for the same?..sorry for the trouble buddy..
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