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    White Rider is offline Occasional Contributor to the Forums Last Online: 29-04-2016 @ 08:00 PM
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    Re: Adventra Questions... Off road usage etc.

    I havent driven the adventra at length but ive offroaded in many different 4wd's in the past. With careful wheel placement its amazing how far just a standard 2wd sedan will go.

    In my experience, u'll get by 95% of the time and there will be one section of track that will require a real offroad vehicle. I spose the roughest thing youll encounter is camping, so if thats not too hardcore itll be ok.

    Rubber is VERY important! I got a nissan patrol stuck on the side of a muddy sports oval once (unloading gear) because it was the standard semi all terrain rubber. If u see slippery surfaces a lot, BF goodrich now have small all terrain tyre sizes.
    I did an experiment with a friend, hill starting on a grassy paddock in 2wd, I had standard rubber, he had all terrain style- I was spinning my wheels, drifting backward and he could take off with no problems- he couldnt even get it loose traction!

    If u get all terrain tyres SLIGHTLY oversize youll see better grip, increased clearence, less punctures and a more comfortable ride. But beware, offroad tyres dont handle as well on wet sealed roads.

    The only other disadvantage for adventras is lack of low range, but the torquy v8 should make up for it in most situations.
    Last edited by White Rider; 01-02-2009 at 05:15 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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    Re: Adventra Questions... Off road usage etc.

    My opionion the Adventra is ideal for your use... I'm on my 2nd and wouldn't look back after 10yrs of GXL cruisers before them. How often do you use low range in a 4WD? Virtually never I found, so with some exceptions for ground clearence the Ad will take you everywhere you need to go. Dirt and bumpy roads are a breeze compared to stock comm, even country roads at high speeds are where the extra ground clearence comes into its own.. more room in drivers seat than Landcruiser, and tailgate width the same too.

    Fuel wise standard they are so restricted it is poor at best, I've been in 18's and above feeling a lack of power, intake, tune, and exhaust will get you close to 300fwkw (give or take) (up from 220) and get your fuel econ down to 10-12/100 depending on where and how you drive, whilst giving you the torque you need for hwy cruising without kicking down or towing.. in the above format with the cruise @ 120 I got over 600km a tank heavily loaded frequently..

    AWD is not 4WD so serious off roading, no, however sand, loose gravel, unsealed roads, and off roading with reasonable ground clearence they are excellent! You will appreciate the traction even on wet roads over the stock wagon...

    They are too heavy for a 6 IMO, although each will have they're own opinion there...

    You will also notice the extra wheel track width (20mm from memory) which doesnt sound much however sees the vehicle sit nice and securely on country roads, another option adjustable coil over fronts, which can be set soft or firm depending upon the driving you're doing... I've done 100km in the first VY and am around 50km on the VZ and dont think you'll regret your decision... cheers

    Allow yourself 2-3k for intake, exhaust, and tune mods, (can be cheaper) however the fuel savings and performance improvement you will gain from it will more than compensate...
    Last edited by warlobo; 03-02-2009 at 03:52 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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