Member Since: 18 Feb 2005
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Posts: 297
Silverton Colorado trip
Yeah I know, long time no here. Most of my adventures lately have been in the D1, but I did take the D3 this past week to the trails around Silverton Colorado... 5 days of 40-60 miles.
Wa Hoo
-Tim
Chattanooga Tennessee USA
D3 V8HSE7HD
D1 kitted trail truck.
A Hummer is just a Hummer. A Land Rover goes all the way.
3rd Sep 2006 12:42 am
LeighW D3 Decade
Member Since: 31 Jan 2006
Location: Brisbane, AUS
Posts: 920
Tim - Superb location and photography - very well done!
I'm sure that LR NA should be interested in some photos for promotional reasons. They are mad if they don't!
LeighLeighW
The old girl is on her third engine...
* first ran a bearing (design failure in original engine)
* second had a failure of the water outlet on top of the engine (pls check yours)
3rd Sep 2006 1:15 am
freeflytim
Member Since: 18 Feb 2005
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Posts: 297
Oh no.. they probably would hate these pix!!!
Front shows non LR driving lights mounted on a busted and crooked brush guard and windscreen tint, the sides show oversized aftermarket tyres (HSE on SE rims) and busted front left mud flap and the back shows custom fabbed antenna mount. Wa Hoo
-Tim
Chattanooga Tennessee USA
D3 V8HSE7HD
D1 kitted trail truck.
A Hummer is just a Hummer. A Land Rover goes all the way.
3rd Sep 2006 1:32 am
LeighW D3 Decade
Member Since: 31 Jan 2006
Location: Brisbane, AUS
Posts: 920
I don't think they would be too fussy if it showed their main product in good light!
Great photos BTW.
LeighLeighW
The old girl is on her third engine...
* first ran a bearing (design failure in original engine)
* second had a failure of the water outlet on top of the engine (pls check yours)
I'd like to be able to say that my trip yesterday (London, Bedford, Saffron Walden, London) was just as much fun...
Like I said, "I'd like to be able to say..."
Anyway, it was still a good round trip...
Great pics BTW..."Funny, mine doesn't do that......."
3rd Sep 2006 7:17 am
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26779
Wow That looks like a trip to remember!
I was wondering where to go next easter, I think you have helped me decide
3rd Sep 2006 1:23 pm
PIP
Member Since: 19 Jul 2005
Location: Tetbury, Glos.
Posts: 135
After looking at the wonderful shots, I now know why I SHOULD have hired a 4x4 for our Colorado trip in a few weeks and not the four door saloon.
I think Alamo are going to be getting a few e.mails and I must look-up Silverton.
I wonder if Alamo do Rock Damage WaiverTetbury,
Where antique dealers breed like rabbits.
D3 one day soon.
3rd Sep 2006 5:19 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26779
You should be able to upgrade, ask them to reserve an LR3!
3rd Sep 2006 5:31 pm
PIP
Member Since: 19 Jul 2005
Location: Tetbury, Glos.
Posts: 135
Just had a look at thier site and D3/LR3 seems to be missing. All they have is a Chevrolet TrailBlazer SUV.!!!!!!
O.K. the search is on.Tetbury,
Where antique dealers breed like rabbits.
D3 one day soon.
3rd Sep 2006 5:39 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26779
When I was in the USA last year, Hertz had LR3, but would only let you rent if you were dropping it back at the same place. I ended up with a Ford Explorer 4.0 V6, and to be honest it was comfortable and roomy.
I did not test its off road abilities too much, but it was OK and I reckon it would be better than a 4 door sedan on the trails!
3rd Sep 2006 5:53 pm
freeflytim
Member Since: 18 Feb 2005
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Posts: 297
Silly you.. don't you know ALL rentals are 4x4s
PIP wrote:
After looking at the wonderful shots, I now know why I SHOULD have hired a 4x4 for our Colorado trip in a few weeks and not the four door saloon.....
Wa Hoo
-Tim
Chattanooga Tennessee USA
D3 V8HSE7HD
D1 kitted trail truck.
A Hummer is just a Hummer. A Land Rover goes all the way.
4th Sep 2006 12:23 am
PIP
Member Since: 19 Jul 2005
Location: Tetbury, Glos.
Posts: 135
GOOD POINT Tetbury,
Where antique dealers breed like rabbits.
D3 one day soon.
4th Sep 2006 10:06 am
nwoods
Member Since: 03 Apr 2006
Location: Southern California
Posts: 563
Thuroughly enjoyed those photos. Was amazed because a group of Southern California Rover owners just treked those exact same trails. Must have missed each other by a few days. Here are their photos:
http://roverlove.spaces.live.com/
Tim, i would love to know more about your CB antenna setup. I am going to Moab for the national rally and CB's are required. At present, I do not have an antenna nor have I devised a way to mount one.
Also, it appeared that you were really aired down (tires), what tires were you running, and at what pressures?
Great photos, thanks for taking the time to process and post them.
Member Since: 18 Feb 2005
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Posts: 297
I aired down to about 20psi.. mainly for ride comfort.. lol
PM your email and Ill shoot you some pics of the mount.. my local indy Rover shop absolutely loves doing custom stuff like it and it is perfect. The CB is the hand-held Cobra unit with the brain box mounted under the driver seat and powered by the leads going to the rear cig lighter.Wa Hoo
-Tim
Chattanooga Tennessee USA
D3 V8HSE7HD
D1 kitted trail truck.
A Hummer is just a Hummer. A Land Rover goes all the way.
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4th Sep 2006 4:04 pm
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
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We did some great logging trails in Maine, in some sort of Buick saloon, great fun - but keep out of the lorries way!DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
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That looks like a trip to remember!
