Platinum Member roocarl Posted July 30, 2015 Platinum Member Share Posted July 30, 2015 Hi chaps I just purchased a facelift 2011 Wrangler JK :-) My first proper offroader ! And planning a few mods like i guess many newcomers before me Without going crazy the Jeep will still be my main driver would be cool to do a bit of greenlaning etc, Thought it might be an idea to do one of these 2 hour Groupon 4x4 training things ? Anyone tried these any good for the sake of £80-£100 might be worth it ? To kick off I think some new wheels and 33" tyres and I like the sound of the Old Man Emu 2" lift kits Shocks and Springs . Advice opinions much appreciated :-) I also own a sign company so i am considering a wrap on it as well ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Hi Carl and welcome. As a club we do offer traning at some of our events. Both as a group and also sometimes with 1 to 1. Keep an eye on the event section. Why not come and see us at Billing in August and have a chat to some of the club members. https://www.jeepowners.club/forum/index.php/topic,4871.msg41559/topicseen.html#new Few of us use the JK as our daily drive, so I am sure you will get lots of advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisby Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Welcome Carl, I'm sure being so close we'll pass each other sooner or later! I'm sure I've seen your VW about, I used to have a bright yellow T25 you might have seem on the road. :great: Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member roocarl Posted July 30, 2015 Author Platinum Member Share Posted July 30, 2015 Thanks guys i will try to make the Billing show :-) and well into my dub campers as well lol . These 2 experiences look good value www.buyagift.co.uk/Driving-Experiences/4x4-Off-Road-Driving-Thrill-BR-10217732.aspx?cm_sp=Product_List-_-9-_-10217732&cm_re=drivingexperiences_4x4offroad-_-product_list-_-9-_-10217732 https://m.livingsocial.com/gb/cities/72-liverpool/deals/1423334-jeep-off-road-driving-experience#dealWrap The jeep one looks great but a bit far away in North Wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member tedthefed Posted July 30, 2015 Platinum Member Share Posted July 30, 2015 Look at 4x4eventsuk.co.uk they are based at Abergele, N Wales. I have visited the site and was impressed . They use jeeps only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Hey Carl...Welcome to the Jeep world, I'm just down the road from you near Culworth so if you see my red JK then give me a wave! As to greenlaning, my advice would be to either attend Jeep events or book onto a greenlaning day/weekend with a guide such as http://www.4x4adventuretours.co.uk (Tom the guide is a good buddy of mine) this will enable you to meet like minded 4X4 folk who will be more than happy to give sound advice in a variety of terrain & routes. Don't waste your money on a Groupon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member roocarl Posted July 30, 2015 Author Platinum Member Share Posted July 30, 2015 Ted the 2nd link in that post was for that jeep centre gets great reviews but 180 miles away :-( I will keep my eyes open for a red JK graham ! I very nearly bought a red one but got a slightly better deal on mine with a soft top thrown in as well :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisby Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Thats 4 of us in a very small area then. :mdr: I'm in Weston on the Green and Obarno is just up the road. Grahma/Carl we'll all have to meet up sometime soon!! Regards Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Streetwise Posted July 31, 2015 Platinum Member Share Posted July 31, 2015 Welcome Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member roocarl Posted July 31, 2015 Author Platinum Member Share Posted July 31, 2015 My other offroader was american too i guess it may of been decent offroad but a muddy hill was as far as I took it lol The FJ was rapid with lots of performance mods and drove well 15mpg was a bit harsh but I made a nice profit on it and went to Italy The pillar box view out of the windscreen is similar to the JK , the JK is slower and a more bouncy ride , but I really like the character of the Jeep looking forward to getting offroad and the roof and doors come off ! Result ! A local get together sounds good I could pic up some tips :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Volant165 Posted July 31, 2015 Platinum Member Share Posted July 31, 2015 Welcome Carl! Billings is looking like a good selection of jeeps and mods to give you ideas, and a bit of Jeep life around the campfire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Welcome Carl. Agree...if only for a pint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member roocarl Posted August 1, 2015 Author Platinum Member Share Posted August 1, 2015 Sounds like a plan we have to find an evening we can spare an hour or two and meet up in a central pub for a cheeky pint and natter :-) Any ofvyou local guys know how to remove the doors , got the rest off today but they are proving stubborn to say the least lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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