jarrodw Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Having a modified RRC or DII for the last 8 years I have not had to think much about what trail I could do or not do. Now that I have a stock LR3, I am starting to wonder what I can do with the club. I would like to do the Oregon trip this year. What other trips should I plan on? Do you think I should recce a few easy trails for family camping and target members with stock rovers? In saying that, ALL levels would be welcome. I was just thinking that there are likely a lot of members that would like to attend events that are appropriate for stock Rovers and kid friendly. On this topic, I would like to do the Great divide trail in the next year or two... Do you think that would be a good club event? -Jarrod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoChef Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Yes, Any trip is a good trip if it's planned right, having said that, you could post a thread to see if you get a few member's interested in it and then submit a trip proposal to the club. Look in the trip guidelines to see what's required to be a trip leader and you could always ask Ron Boston for ant assitance, he's the master of "trip planning". Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco2Guy Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 You can also get in contact with Luis (Jantiz), or Gary (PCRover). They've both done a lot with the LR3. Have you been to Hollister at all? If you're familiar with the park we can point out areas the LR3 has gone through to give you a better idea of it's performance. I've been pleasantly surprised to see it take on a lot of obstacles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCLR101 Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 jrrodw I have a stock RR sport the only change is better and more agressive tires, cooper LTZs. I do were the others go but I do go around some really "harry" areas. Most of the time there is an easy bypass but this is rarely needed. The modern tracktion control our "rigs" have make up for "lockers" and such in most cases. I rarely can't do what the others due and that just becase I am "chicken"come on out and have fun, the club will take care of us, they enver leave anyone behindThommy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco2Guy Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Jarrodw, do you have the HD package for your LR3? If so it has an automatic locker that will yield better results off road. Also, check out Luis' post on understanding how the traction settings work in the modern Rovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrodw Posted October 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 I do have the HD package. I would assume that this will behave very well on the trail. I will have a computer controlling the amount of "lock" for the center and rear diff. From what I understand the TC for the front works very well. Traction is not a major concern for me as I am sure it will be plenty. I am use to very high clearance vehicles (5 inches of lift) with 33's and lots of armor. I guess I will have to pay attention in areas that I would have not had to before... Thanks for all the info and feedback. I will start easy with this one. I have some major retraining to do.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCRover Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Jarrod, The LR3 could do any trip the club did this year. How do I know? Well because I have done all the trips with my LR3 or have been on the trip with other LR3's. There is no reason to stay home with the LR3, just become a VERY cautious driver and you will do fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasquatch Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Pfffftttt!!! If I can do Deer Valley w/o damage, so can you!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrodw Posted October 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Pfffftttt!!! If I can do Deer Valley w/o damage, so can you!!!! I thought you had larger tires and modified height sensors. I would be happy with sliders and a tank guard. -Jarrod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasquatch Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 You need offroad tires anyways!! 285/65/18's without lift got me through last year without damage. 275/60/18 would work without any issues. With good spotting, two pedal driving and sense enough to take a bypass here or there, it's possible. Choosing the proper line for the LR3 is key to conquering certain obstacles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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