Wednesday, Apr 08, 2009 at 09:56
I know I wouldn't do it in an Accord Euro.
FWD jap cars have that lovely alloy sump hanging down, and as you say the tyres are very delicate.
One or two tyres would pay for rental of a more suitable car like a soft roader or jap 1 tonne ute. Of course you still would be liable for tyre damage.
Surely you guys remember that Holdens etc were built for bad roads with great ground clearance and tough components.
And I have driven 2wds extensively off road including a VW type 3 to Fraser, and Vauxhall Viva to
Charleville and
Cunnamulla before Bitumin. I once also got stuck in a ZH Fairlane on a dirt track after a smidgeon of rain by slipping into a washaway.
Having said that I once saw a Mazda 626 FWD make it from Wanarring to Bouke after 3 inches of rain by mingling in our convoy of Range Rovers. 2 of the 4wds went off but he made it.
Regards Philip A
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