Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 19:38
Yes dornbus,
You are right about that long soft section being slightly uphill and it is just as soft now as it ever was.
Get out and walk up and have a look at it first. I have found the years when it has been really dry and soft like talcum powder, usually in the heat of summer, you can come around through the corners at the start and if you haven't been able to get up enough momentum, then try and get off the ocean side of the main track and reverse up the ramp. That way you can get some more speed up to get through. Revs high in 1st gear high range and don't back off.
I still swear by the tyre pressure though and 8-10 psi should get you through with no problems. Ground clearance is all relative to your tyre diameter as even with high
suspension, your axles are no higher and these are the bits pushing the sand.
I remember pulling out all but one of the entire Subaru Club one year in the soft stuff behind
Indian Head. The one that got through had 15inch wheels. I pulled the first 9 out with my snatch strap and shackle. The last one already had his snatch strap hooked up. That is the last time I do that cause I nevver did find out where the other half of his shackle ended up but I was sure luck not to end up with it through my back window.
Wandered off the topic now, starting to rave, Jul;ie says I'd better go before I start boring everybody.......
Brett
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