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I'll start

So is this what we're importing?

Thats nuts, he almost went over. I wonder if that guy is related to adrock. Adam, was that you?

Josh

How about this one? I figure that it is only in 4 high, and not in 4 low, otherwise I am shocked that it struggled so much. I find our little beast is useless in tough terrain when its in 4 high. But 4 low, nothing can stop it.

Josh

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbLNONDn ... re=related

josh wrote:.....otherwise I am shocked that it struggled so much.

Bad driving and wrong tyres.

Why would you put your wheel against a step then accelerate?? Momentum is the key and he didn't have any! Back up 10 to 15 feet then take a steady run at it. You'll bounce and bump.....but you'll make it easily.

That slope wasn't that steep and the steps weren't that tall either. People shouldn't off-road motors they are worried about about hurting (not intentionally....but you have to be prepared for the odd knock) and in this case, the guy is more of a 'shiney' than an 'off-roader'.

I happen to know him and most of the others in that video! The one with the black RalliArt jacket is the biggest shiney I've ever come across. He wouldn't even take his motor through a ford because he didn't want to get it wet! This is one of the main reasons I only off-road with a particular club with only 30 members.....we don't mind getting stuck in and we make sure our vehicles are capable of handling the terrain as best as possible.

A trip like that would drive me NUTS having to wait for shineys to make sure their motor is OK!! You'd never catch me out on a laning trip with that lot. It only takes one person who doesn't know what they are doing to ruin an otherwise amazing day.

Rant over!

Breathe Bruce, breathe.

This one's a bit of a tear-jerker, but it does epitomize our love for these vans...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAyCwiQXB94&amp

Here is a good one for those of you that don't think a Delica is fast....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qqOv_eWL80

Bad driving and wrong tyres.

more of the former and less of the later I would say... That was painful to watch!
I far too often watch people who have no clue how to drive and then blame the road conditions, or the vehicle, or anything but their own incompetence... That fellow really needs to learn to drive!

Here's Jessie with his powerful new front brakes...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHRgVvAO8Pw&feature=user

Here's one I DIDN't like...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpP06lotEuE&NR=1

I plan on not testing this one myself... maybe I will do my brakes like Jessie's...

Not a Delica, but Mystery Machine, this one's for you...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj8tmD-J59k&amp

well..... i guess....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfftfnsK8pY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBh_oOK4jrw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qxJ3sGDFFc

I'm bored....

mararmeisto wrote:Not a Delica, but Mystery Machine, this one's for you...

Thanks JP.....that's my good buddy Richie who builds the craziest things out of cheap cars!

I know this is a little off topic, but here are a few pics of some of his other creations:

Rascal 4x4


Mini-monster Samurai


Volkswagen Polo 4x4 Pick-up


Mini-mini Metro


And the latest and craziest - the Mad Max buggy!!



The guy is a nutball and I am hoping to get down to see him sometime soon for some input on a project of mine.....

All that Mad Max buggy needs to be perfect is a Merlin under the hood!

...laura