By Andy Nix (Andy) on Monday, August 06, 2001 - 05:29 pm: Edit

I was just reading a thread that said "most people that are on this board probably don't take their Disco's off-road."

Now I'm curious how many of you are mall crawlers, and how many aren't.

I wheel mine, anyone else ? he he he

By Eric N (Grnrvr) on Monday, August 06, 2001 - 05:56 pm: Edit

I take mine off road but, nothing very hard core yet as I'm still learning what it is that I'm doing. Mostly easy trails with a few difficult spots that I can use to learn on. It's hard to find people to help you and give you a little on trail schooling when they want to wheel and don't want to take all day with the new guy. Plus, I go wheeling with mostly a jeep club so they pick on me a little. Most times I just follow a little bit behind and see what line the guy/girl took in front of me and then look to see if there is a better one. I do take it off road though and I got some nice scratches to prove it.

By RVR OVR (Tom) on Monday, August 06, 2001 - 08:08 pm: Edit

look at the photo galleries. the better question is who doesn't.

tom

By Bud on Tuesday, August 07, 2001 - 02:28 am: Edit

As of a month ago, I do. And will. My guess is that folks who frequent this site either do or want to. As far as who doesn't, Tom, there are many lost souls out there that haven't found this site yet or just simply aren't "that type". I gotta admit, off-roading is one of the most immediately addicting things I've run across. Not that I've run across that many you understand.

Gettin' the shakes, need mud.

Bud

By Blue Gill (Bluegill) on Tuesday, August 07, 2001 - 06:34 am: Edit

Off-road with my $60,000 Range Rover Discovery? Are you freakin nuts? NEVER!

By Mike J. (Mudd) on Tuesday, August 07, 2001 - 07:00 am: Edit

lol

By Mike J. (Mudd) on Tuesday, August 07, 2001 - 07:01 am: Edit

I just got new tires and the tec guy called it a ranger!

By Blue Gill (Bluegill) on Tuesday, August 07, 2001 - 07:05 am: Edit

ouch. did you call him a monkey? that's about the same evolutionary equivalency comparison.

By Andy Nix (Andy) on Tuesday, August 07, 2001 - 07:21 am: Edit

ida called him a prick.

By Roverine on Tuesday, August 07, 2001 - 07:34 am: Edit

Well, sometimes I HAVE to drive onroad, but I make it a habit to do so as little as possible ... i.e. alternate routes: sidewalks, various landscape, school yards, etc.

Kim
Seriously, I'm (obviously) no hardcore - I just love a little fun traveling to different places that often require 4 wheel drive to get there.

By Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d) on Tuesday, August 07, 2001 - 08:22 am: Edit

Once every 2 weeks or so, so far the pine barrens (coz that's where I live near). Prefer mud puddling.

By Steve (Steve2) on Tuesday, August 07, 2001 - 08:26 am: Edit

the grassy bit between the road and the flat bit getting to the gas pump at the local exxon. (just the right side tires thank fully!) nearly hit a shrubbery!

steve

By Matt Milbrandt (95discovery) on Tuesday, August 07, 2001 - 11:01 am: Edit

I do...despite the fact that there are no other modified Discos that I know of in my area or Rover clubs. I have never even seen a lifted Discovery besides the one I drive to work everyday. There is one wrecked Range Rover Classic that has been at the dealer for 4 months with a Safari Gard lift, but I have never met the guy who owns it. The closest legal place to go, Haspin Acres, is only about an hour away though.

Matt

By Discosaurus on Tuesday, August 07, 2001 - 11:24 am: Edit

What ? Are you guys nuts ??

I never take my Disco off-road. I might hurt it.

keith
discosaurus

By Murray (Cdnrvr) on Tuesday, August 07, 2001 - 12:49 pm: Edit

had my temporary tags when I first took mine offroad - need to raise them right from the start

By EricRat on Tuesday, August 07, 2001 - 05:06 pm: Edit

The wrecked RR classic wouldn't happen to be at LR Cincinnati would it? Or is just that $G equipment ... wouldn't want to start that again.

I have had mine three months or so and been in the dirt several times not counting typical camping stuff and that is on lousy AT tires.

Springs and tires on the way, headed to Solaros.

Eric

By Matt Milbrandt (95discovery) on Wednesday, August 08, 2001 - 06:07 am: Edit

Yes, the wrecked RR classic is at Cincinnati. It is red with 265/75s. It has a Safari Gard front bumper and rock sliders, and 3 Hella Rallye 4000s. It looks to be almost fixed now but when it was first there the front left tire was shoved back into the fender.

Matt

By chuanchen on Wednesday, August 08, 2001 - 10:21 am: Edit

for those who haven't taken their Disco off-road: give it and yourself a try or two, you'll love your treasured ride much much much more to die!!

chuanchen
disco II

By nadim on Wednesday, August 08, 2001 - 02:00 pm: Edit

OFFroad?
ARE YOU NUTS?
I NEVER take my disco offroad!

By RVR OVR (Tom) on Wednesday, August 08, 2001 - 04:22 pm: Edit

nadim never goes offroad. except, of course, when it's time to pop some wheelies!

By ericrat on Wednesday, August 08, 2001 - 06:13 pm: Edit

I wish I had known to look and see if that a busted $G 3 link that went.

Cheryl told the owner was driving it when it happened, bought it used.

There will soon be at least one modified Disco in you general vicinity. I ordered springs for RTE monday, tire next, then ...

By Dominick Petrosino (Dominick) on Sunday, August 12, 2001 - 06:20 am: Edit

Yes I go wheelin

Just got a $400 ticket in Ringwood state park in North Jersey. Might be a while befor I go back. My wife wants to kill me ;-)

Dom

By Eric N (Grnrvr) on Sunday, August 12, 2001 - 08:00 am: Edit

Go some where you shouldn't have there Dominick?

By JCabrera on Monday, August 13, 2001 - 11:54 am: Edit

I try to go at least once a month

By Dominick Petrosino (Dominick) on Monday, August 13, 2001 - 03:23 pm: Edit

Eric,

One wrong turn and I'm on federal property!!
Must happen often because that ranger was on his little quad waiting for us.

Dom

By Eric N (Grnrvr) on Monday, August 13, 2001 - 04:03 pm: Edit

Damn, that's worse then a speed trap.. Probably knocked the "keep out" sign over when he saw you coming to.

By Ricky Smart (Rikstaboogie) on Thursday, August 23, 2001 - 12:55 pm: Edit

hehe off roading on salisbury plain (army ground south uk) we got tank testing grounds everything... even the army rangers are up for a chase in there td5 90 's. Not to good if they catch ya ;-)

By Roverine on Thursday, August 23, 2001 - 01:28 pm: Edit

We still get one of our biggest laughs yet reminiscing about a time (about 10 years ago) when 2 of our friends inadvertantly drove out into a very live bombing/weapons testing range (they were areospace scientist/engineers). Took GPS with them every time from then on