Laining in an unmodified frontera

[2old0_0]

Laining in an unmodified frontera can anybody tell me if it would be possible to attend one of these outings in an unmodified frontera without getting the interior wet? Does anybody know of any suitable places in and around the Midlands and all of Wales included and are there any groups planning to do these in the near future it looks great fun and I'd love to get involved the only thing is my fronty is my only drive.

[Alchamist]

It is perfectly possible to go laning without getting the interior wet or to cause damage.

I use my fronty as my day-to-day car, and as I found out, a standard, unlifted fronty with less than perfect tyres will handle a lot. I was privileged to be taken out by Trugga on a day's laning, and it was one of the most fantastic days ever. There were a few hairy moments (that were, in fact, perfectly safe - they just "felt" hairy), and that was all part of the fun.

As long as you are sensible and don't take on more than you are comfortable with, and don't try fording while the rivers are swollen, then you will be just fine

[brachunky]

I dont have many "hairy" moments

[weave67]

a standard frontie will do you fine mate,

[john boy]

Keep your eye on the midlands&greenlane sections for days out. mine does both work&play so just have to think about what your doing.you'll be fine in standard form and have some fun.

[weave67]

all when it was standard

[Rich2.4i]

Just like weave out laning in a standard 2.4i. my truck before she had any mods

[weave67]

looking good rich

[Rich2.4i]

She looks a bit different now she has had some mods

[woodwizzard]

No one told me about not getting the interior wet, have managed it on both frontys now, I thought it was the law

[2old0_0]

Thanks guys it looks absolutely brilliant fun I still find it hard to believe the car doesn't get wet inside I suppose it's because you're moving I had a look at the door seals on mine and they don't seem to be any different to those on a car I thought they would have been special door seals for these sort of vehicles or perhaps you can get them I don't know just watching YouTube seeing people getting into trouble in the middle of the river watching the water pouring in through the doors sends a shiver down my spine as I imagine that could be me one day but honestly I think I would really have to give it a go i bought the vehicle initially because of its spacious interior which is ideal for my hobby as a Mountain biker the bikes go on the back and all the equipment is just swallowed inside the enormous boot space i spend a lot of my time in Wales and also in Scotland so I already do the travelling and if I was to pursue this as a new hobby travelling wouldn't be a problem. Thanks for all of pics they really are great to look at. What is the snorkel for the exhaust or the air intake? Cheers Nigel.

[woodwizzard]

Snorkel is for the air intake, although some do raise the exhaust aswell.

[Trugga]

I posted these in another thread, but I'll post them here as well:

YouTube Video - three standard Fronteras in the Welsh countryside

YouTube Video - Some standard and mildly modified Fronteras in north Wales

Lawrence

[paul higgi]

a standard fronty will take you places you wont believe, remember we all start with a standard car, its when you get the bug it hurts

[Road Hog]

Here you go bud mine,same model,same engine same colour,

( the only thing non standard,I fitted early Frontera alloys )

Entering Corwin Carwash ............



Almost out ................



Bit of a tippy angle .....



Rock climbing ......



Just messing about ............

[2old0_0]

And there you go I can't ask for much more evidence than that can I. The the wheels look good and I notice the rear wheel looks better without the cover I will have to get the cover of mind I think. Where were the pictures taken? Cheers Nigel.

[Road Hog]

Top 2 at Corwen in Wales,3rd on the Wayfarer also Wales & the last one in my drive.

[weave67]

nice looking wheels bernie i like them there pepperpots

[bobbinsjob]

if you notice in the piccies of the truck going through the water, because they have build a nice bow wave up infront of the vehicle, the waterline drop below the sill level behind the front wheels, hence no water in the car. You will only get water in the car if you are stationary in deep water and your seals are bushed. Mine is my pride and joy but she has been through water that splashed over the bonnet but still dry as a bone inside. (And that was unlifted)

[Road Hog]

Good point htere Ian,in my top pic you can see the water is up too the bonnet top,while the bottom edge of the door is visible.
Just use a low gear in 4wd set a speed & maintain it.

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