Member Since: 02 Dec 2006
Location: in the valley
Posts: 1663
Maiden Voyage in the Swamp
The first offroad venture for both me & the LR3 at JW Corbett wildlife preserve. There were 10 rigs attending - 2 Heavily modded D2s, a modded 03 D2, 90' RRC, lifted P38 on ATs, 1 LR3, a modded D1, an older CJ i think it was, a Jeep Rubi that joined, and a Series III! It was a blast!!
Coming up to the first mud hole, I hear over the radio "It's a pretty deep one, we're gonna be winching out the 'Victoria's Secret Sponsored Team' in the LR3 here." When it was my turn all eyes were on the lil' LR3 expectantly and my heart was pounding LOL. I stepped on the gas a little too heavy and blasted it putting the hood under water & a big splash. Popped out the other side of the wave with no problem. Everyone was hooting & cheering!
The LR3 didn't get stuck once, made it through everything like a piece of cake. Impressed some folks for sure on the capabilities of a STOCK Disco 3 - especially me. Thanks for all the help & encouragement, don't know that I would have tried without y'all.
There are a few pics posted in my gallery you can check out. One girl had a really nice camera and took all the action shots. I'll post when I get them.I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72790
That looked sooooooo much fun, and not a croc or gator in sight!
2nd Jan 2007 2:14 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15214
Glad you had a good day sideview and the LR3 exceeded expectations.
Pics look good.I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
2nd Jan 2007 7:31 pm
DG Site Moderator
Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
Posts: 50934
Great pics SV...glad you had a good time 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
2nd Jan 2007 7:35 pm
nwoods
Member Since: 04 Apr 2006
Location: Southern California
Posts: 563
That is SO COOL. I wished you lived a lot closer. We need serious encouragement for the local woman who own LR3's around these parts. I'm helping a new batch of Land Rover owners out next week on a Women Only training day: http://www.offroving.com/services.php
I struggle to get my wife out and about in our LR3. She'll do it, but too seldom for my tastes.
2nd Jan 2007 10:24 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
great pic Nate !
2nd Jan 2007 10:54 pm
Laura
Member Since: 20 Sep 2006
Location: BROMLEY
Posts: 92
It looks great fun and so sunny and warm. 8) Was there any damage at all to your car?
2nd Jan 2007 11:55 pm
Dave
Member Since: 08 Mar 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 2462
Are you using an SLR?
2nd Jan 2007 11:59 pm
AndrewS Tarquin of the Desert
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Y...... because I can
Posts: 10438
Great pics sideview, welldone
Just one question who's is the dog in the picture
In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
3rd Jan 2007 12:15 am
sideview
Member Since: 02 Dec 2006
Location: in the valley
Posts: 1663
nwoods wrote:
That is SO COOL. I wished you lived a lot closer. We need serious encouragement for the local woman who own LR3's around these parts. I'm helping a new batch of Land Rover owners out next week on a Women Only training day: http://www.offroving.com/services.php
I struggle to get my wife out and about in our LR3. She'll do it, but too seldom for my tastes.
That pic is really cool! Man I wish I lived a lot closer too, that class would be great! It'd be nice to find something like that around here, or even an LR3 club in general.I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
Member Since: 02 Dec 2006
Location: in the valley
Posts: 1663
Laura wrote:
It looks great fun and so sunny and warm. 8) Was there any damage at all to your car?
It did start to sprinkle towards the end but then cleared up again. It would've been really messy fun in a downpour. I got a few scrapes under the front bumper and a couple scratches to the side panels I think will polish out.
One thing was a ticking sound in the front after I plunged through the first hole too fast but it went away after it dried out.I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
Member Since: 02 Dec 2006
Location: in the valley
Posts: 1663
AndrewS wrote:
Just one question who's is the dog in the picture
That's our mascot Bella - half Pomeranian/half Chihuahua, she had a ball (except when the big dogs tried sniffing her rear). I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
Member Since: 04 Apr 2006
Location: Southern California
Posts: 563
CrazyDave wrote:
Are you using an SLR?
Yes, I use a Canon 20D digital SLR with an assortment of lenses. I most often use an old 17-35mm F2.8/L lens, but also really enjoy my 10-22mm wide angle.
Member Since: 26 Dec 2006
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 12
8) Hi, Drop me an email when you post the other pics - looks like you had great fun...Nice one. How long have you had the LR3 for.. This is the best car on the road today, long live LR
3rd Jan 2007 7:57 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72790
AndrewS wrote:
Great pics sideview, welldone
Just one question who's is the dog in the picture
Where??? I thought U were being a little bit personal there but I accept there is a canine in there somewhere, just can't see it!
Desperately need to get my 6 monthly eye checkup booked!
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