So, being faced with decent winter tyres being around a 100 sheets per corner, i decided this would be the better option..








Can't say Mrs Evans was too impressed initially! Anyway, it came in part exhange with one of the traders i know, so i picked it up cheap. 2 owners since 1998, Daihatsu history up to 2009, 107k and drives as well as one of these things ever can do. Being the later 2.8 turbo diesel is chuggs away quite happily at normal speeds.

Plan is to do some greenlaning with my mates over the autumn/winter and maybe move it on in the summer next year.

All ive done so far is to machine polish the paintwork, valet the interior, fit some waterproof seat covers and paint the shitty corroded diamond cut alloys gloss black.

Got some Mud terrain tyres coming in 2 weeks and then we're off out to play in the mud.

Still on the lookout for some decent sized spot lamps for the front nudge bar as well if anyone has any??

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2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...)
2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow

winter tyres are the muts on my van , used them for the first time last year and never got stuck once. just had to renew the rears this month and the tread looks even meatier and i will not be bothering changing them in the summer as they are all round variety that look like they will last an age. cant believe i never discovered them sooner they are that good in the shitty weather coming our way this winter

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OOOH If anyone is looking for some winter tyres I have 4 that someone can have for 100 notes they have done less than 500 miles!!

Hello mate,

I have PM'd you about this, but what tyres are they? and what size?

Cheers,
Chris

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Ha ha - Actually how i've worded it to Mrs Evans is.... the Fourtrak needs "Better" tyres.

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1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)
2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...)
2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow

15 years of marriage, along with the fact that i've just shelled out on a new car for her helps somewhat! Don'f forget this latest aquisition is in addition to My 6, my company car and her new car, hell we've even got her old car hanging around, so we are a 5 car family now.

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1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)
2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...)
2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow

Getting bored of waiting for the Snow now, so have been greenlaning every sunday for the last 4 weeks LOL!

Got stocked up on the paper OS Landranger maps (cheaper than a electronic OS unit) and have been teaching my Lad how to navigate - he's getting quite good, apart from when he's texting his mates....

Took the camera today and grabbed some pics.

On our own today so had to be careful where we went, its much safer when theres a group, and even better when they have a winch!










It filled a couple of hours this afternoon whilst Mrs Evans and our daughter were xmas shopping.

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1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)
2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...)
2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow

The key on an OS map shows you what's a byway and a RUPP. Can drive on them.

Ah, gotcha. Not something I've ever really needed to do

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hope you didnt have any side ways moments in to the bushs like last week matt

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well, no.

RUPP are mostly being converted to restricted byways, although some remain open.

Byways still exist, but some are restricted against "mechanically propelled traffic" and others have temporary orders on them during the wetter months in order to stop them getting churned up.

Unfortunately, the OS maps aren't always upgraded with the information.

You can ring the "rights of way" officer at your local council for information on lanes, and join a local off roading/ 4x4 club who are involved with Glass (Green Lane Association) who can also get you the information.

If you are caught on lanes which aren't open to vehicle traffic you can end up with a Section 59 notice on your vehicle and getting fined for driving "other than on the public highway" or some other such bollox as that.

I do a fair amount in my D3, I love it!