Took the RR Sport for a day offloading in the Yorkshire Dales on saturday, with Yorkshire 4x4. We had a really great day - a nice mixed group, from expedition spec Land Rovers through to a Freelander that was hugely capable (standard apart from 40mm raied suspension and AT tyres).
After the last day, where the RR ground out a few times, forcing it into super extended mode, I purchased an EAS Control module. This basically allows you to set the ride height on the air suspension, so I set it 20mm higher in all modes. This made a big difference and meant I only had rocks pinging the underside on one particular climb!
The RR was very capable again, going everywhere the Defenders went, and actually getting up some sections a lot easier, for example one super steep rocky section with a 180 degree switchback which the defenders really struggled with I drover straight up!
The Freelander did well, only struggling a bit of the really steep stuff due to having no low range gearbox. It did puncture though on a really rocky bit, but that was just unlucky.
Overall an excellent day out - stunning scenery and great company. Looking to do their Derbyshire Peaks tour in September. I might buy some 18" wheels though as the 20's just don't have enough sidewall.
A few pics:
The Defender with the roof tent was a bit top heavy - just after I took this we all had to run over to right it after it fell against the bank!
Untitled by Dave Wrightson, on Flickr
Mine on the same section
11139771_829035710522538_693600312175785663_n by Dave Wrightson, on Flickr
3 wheel drive!
11265295_829036477189128_1307464993556602787_n by Dave Wrightson, on Flickr
Some major ruts on this section
IMG_8459 by Dave Wrightson, on Flickr
The switchback the Defenders struggled with
Untitled by Dave Wrightson, on Flickr
Stunning views over Reeth
Untitled by Dave Wrightson, on Flickr
The one bit that had the mrs screaming!
Untitled by Dave Wrightson, on Flickr
Bit of fording
Untitled by Dave Wrightson, on Flickr
Puncture!
Untitled by Dave Wrightson, on Flickr
Quite a mix of cars!
11146566_829042033855239_4987626101069997584_n by Dave Wrightson, on Flickr
All clean and shiny again!
Untitled by Dave Wrightson, on Flickr
After the last day, where the RR ground out a few times, forcing it into super extended mode, I purchased an EAS Control module. This basically allows you to set the ride height on the air suspension, so I set it 20mm higher in all modes. This made a big difference and meant I only had rocks pinging the underside on one particular climb!
The RR was very capable again, going everywhere the Defenders went, and actually getting up some sections a lot easier, for example one super steep rocky section with a 180 degree switchback which the defenders really struggled with I drover straight up!
The Freelander did well, only struggling a bit of the really steep stuff due to having no low range gearbox. It did puncture though on a really rocky bit, but that was just unlucky.
Overall an excellent day out - stunning scenery and great company. Looking to do their Derbyshire Peaks tour in September. I might buy some 18" wheels though as the 20's just don't have enough sidewall.
A few pics:
The Defender with the roof tent was a bit top heavy - just after I took this we all had to run over to right it after it fell against the bank!
Untitled by Dave Wrightson, on FlickrMine on the same section
11139771_829035710522538_693600312175785663_n by Dave Wrightson, on Flickr3 wheel drive!
11265295_829036477189128_1307464993556602787_n by Dave Wrightson, on FlickrSome major ruts on this section
IMG_8459 by Dave Wrightson, on FlickrThe switchback the Defenders struggled with
Untitled by Dave Wrightson, on FlickrStunning views over Reeth
Untitled by Dave Wrightson, on FlickrThe one bit that had the mrs screaming!
Untitled by Dave Wrightson, on FlickrBit of fording
Untitled by Dave Wrightson, on FlickrPuncture!
Untitled by Dave Wrightson, on FlickrQuite a mix of cars!
11146566_829042033855239_4987626101069997584_n by Dave Wrightson, on FlickrAll clean and shiny again!
Untitled by Dave Wrightson, on Flickr
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