XC60 Club meets - Page 3

darbs · Jan 27th, 2011, 21:20

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Originally Posted by Matteus XC60

Seriously though I couldn't really disagree with your point. Certainly don't want to take my pride-and-joy through some mountainous bog or across some boneshaking terrain !!

pair of lightweights!

wimorrison · Jan 27th, 2011, 21:30

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Originally Posted by darb

pair of lightweights!

And proud of it!

Ransman · Jan 27th, 2011, 21:33

Make that a trio of lightweights!

darbs · Jan 27th, 2011, 21:43

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Originally Posted by Ransman

Make that a trio of lightweights!

what can one expect of volvo drivers!

i know, i'm one now too.... and very proud of it!

Matteus XC60 · Jan 28th, 2011, 08:44

I'm a Volvo and a BMW driver. Hence (according to stereotypes) not only am I a dull middle-aged square, but I also believe that I own the road, and have no regard for other drivers or their safety. And I'm a lightweight.

And I wonder why I have no friends......

stu0710 · Jan 28th, 2011, 09:08

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Originally Posted by Matteus XC60

I'm a Volvo and a BMW driver. Hence (according to stereotypes) not only am I a dull middle-aged square, but I also believe that I own the road, and have no regard for other drivers or their safety. And I'm a lightweight.

And I wonder why I have no friends......

friend request sent.......

Matteus XC60 · Jan 28th, 2011, 10:43

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Originally Posted by stu0710

friend request sent.......

Stu, your charity is wholeheartedly accepted and appreciated. Come back self esteem, all is forgiven!

darbs · Jan 28th, 2011, 23:08

i realise i'm probably pretty much on my own on this one - thats fine. would still be good to meet at a pub somewhere nice... alcohol free beer of course!

in any case, i made an initial enquiry with wild tracks.

i asked them if any of their trails were suitable for a new xc60 AWD on summer tyres. they seemed to think there were a couple of places where it wouldn't be wise to go, but they could point those out and it would be easy to avoid them. they also said it wouldn't be necessary to carry out any modifications, skid plate, or winter tyres, for example.

they also suggested they have instructors experienced in driving xc60's and can offer off-road tuition in my car.

despite appearances, i try not to be a mug!

as such, i aim to find out a great deal more about how much they do and do not know about the car, e.g. the haldex system, the AWTF-80 SC transmission, the pirelli tyres, ground clearance, undercarriage etc and it's suitability for their terrain. if anyone could helpfully point out anything else i might want to enquire about, i welcome your advice. since i said i was providing feedback to an xc60 owners club, they seem only to keen to deal with my questions and concerns!

if things work out on a phone call, i will aim to drive up there sometime and check it out - think i can get there in about an hour with a tail wind. who knows, i may even be convinced to take their tuition... provided its not given by these guys... http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/fastshow...froaders.shtml

will keep this thread appraised of progress. even if most are not that interested in going, i imagine some might be interested in how this turns out!

darbs · Jan 31st, 2011, 21:02

today i spoke to malcolm, one of the 2 instructors contracted to work at wild tracks. he's a lantra FBAASS assessor with a farmers accent to match. he seemed to know quite a bit the xc60. told me what i already knew about the eLSD, as well as a few other things. he told me he knew every bump and puddle at the site and would be able to advise what would and wouldn't be suitable. he's taken a 4x4 fiat panda around without any problems or damage. i aim to pay a visit within the next month or so. he's out middle of feb, so it will probably be when he returns.

not sure i'll be going as mad as this, but good to know this is what an xc60 is capable of in the right hands: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKFpBbzEbN8#t=1m32s

anyway, anyone had any more thoughts about a meet somewhere else? ...apart from horsham! perhaps we should vote on a date and place?

r-designbob · Feb 1st, 2011, 02:14

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Originally Posted by darb

anyway, anyone had any more thoughts about a meet somewhere else? ...apart from horsham! perhaps we should vote on a date and place?

Good idea.

I vote for Sunny Southsea

If not............Horsham.

Jan 28th, 2011, 08:44	#25
Matteus XC60 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 5th, 2017 14:53 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Horsham	I'm a Volvo and a BMW driver. Hence (according to stereotypes) not only am I a dull middle-aged square, but I also believe that I own the road, and have no regard for other drivers or their safety. And I'm a lightweight. And I wonder why I have no friends...... __________________ MY11 Black Sapphire XC60 D5 AWD SE Lux Geartronic

Jan 28th, 2011, 23:08	#28
darbs XC60 Owner Last Online: Mar 21st, 2022 00:40 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London View Photos By: darbs	i realise i'm probably pretty much on my own on this one - thats fine. would still be good to meet at a pub somewhere nice... alcohol free beer of course! in any case, i made an initial enquiry with wild tracks. i asked them if any of their trails were suitable for a new xc60 AWD on summer tyres. they seemed to think there were a couple of places where it wouldn't be wise to go, but they could point those out and it would be easy to avoid them. they also said it wouldn't be necessary to carry out any modifications, skid plate, or winter tyres, for example. they also suggested they have instructors experienced in driving xc60's and can offer off-road tuition in my car. despite appearances, i try not to be a mug! as such, i aim to find out a great deal more about how much they do and do not know about the car, e.g. the haldex system, the AWTF-80 SC transmission, the pirelli tyres, ground clearance, undercarriage etc and it's suitability for their terrain. if anyone could helpfully point out anything else i might want to enquire about, i welcome your advice. since i said i was providing feedback to an xc60 owners club, they seem only to keen to deal with my questions and concerns! if things work out on a phone call, i will aim to drive up there sometime and check it out - think i can get there in about an hour with a tail wind. who knows, i may even be convinced to take their tuition... provided its not given by these guys... http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/fastshow...froaders.shtml will keep this thread appraised of progress. even if most are not that interested in going, i imagine some might be interested in how this turns out! __________________ 59 (MY10) XC60 D5 205 AWD Geartronic SE Lux 54 RX8 231ps Renesis ****el 96 Megane Coupe 2.0 82 Metro 1.0

Jan 31st, 2011, 21:02	#29
darbs XC60 Owner Last Online: Mar 21st, 2022 00:40 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London View Photos By: darbs	today i spoke to malcolm, one of the 2 instructors contracted to work at wild tracks. he's a lantra FBAASS assessor with a farmers accent to match. he seemed to know quite a bit the xc60. told me what i already knew about the eLSD, as well as a few other things. he told me he knew every bump and puddle at the site and would be able to advise what would and wouldn't be suitable. he's taken a 4x4 fiat panda around without any problems or damage. i aim to pay a visit within the next month or so. he's out middle of feb, so it will probably be when he returns. not sure i'll be going as mad as this, but good to know this is what an xc60 is capable of in the right hands: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKFpBbzEbN8#t=1m32s anyway, anyone had any more thoughts about a meet somewhere else? ...apart from horsham! perhaps we should vote on a date and place? __________________ 59 (MY10) XC60 D5 205 AWD Geartronic SE Lux 54 RX8 231ps Renesis ***el 96 Megane Coupe 2.0 82 Metro 1.0 Last edited by darbs; Jan 31st, 2011 at 23:57.*

Jan 27th, 2011, 21:33	#23
Ransman Master Member Last Online: Dec 22nd, 2015 22:30 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Somewhere	Make that a trio of lightweights!

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