Man shout out to those off roaders with the recovery. Love when car people come together regardless of the car. This should be a good eye opener to those wanting to hop on the overland hype. Simplicity is key. A $100k luxury suv thats worth $10k still has the intricacies of a $100k suv
No doubt having such a complex car in some very complex situations does not lead to an easy way out! That said like you mentioned its all about getting out there and enjoying your car with a community that has each others backs!
It's so good to see how cooperative and willing to help strangers are.Because if we let the media tell us (mainstream media,) this would never happen and as you prove it it does happen.Thank you for that.
I have found the off-roading community to be very inclusive of any kind of vehicle out on the trails as opposed to UA-cam poster trolls. It’s not Jeep vs Toyota etc when you are in the dirt. Rather, its people together regardless of vehicle (except maybe some SxS youngsters). Big difference even from weekend racers on track days.
Man don’t beat your self up. Every one trashes something at least once 4 wheeling. It’s how you learn your limits and it’s when you meet the super cool community of other off roaders.
I've drowned more cars than I care to remember..... many. Funniest was attempting an approach to a glacier, in winter, after heavy rain...... the approach is 27km..... 16 miles of rock hopping up a constantly changing braided river, the flow at full flood is over a mile wide, when it's dryish it's 6-7 streams, glacier fed, cold motherfuckers, winter or summer, it's meltwater. It was midwinter in the South Island of New Zealand, cold as a witches tit.... there had been rain, an attempt at this was somewhat foolish. We had made 7-8 crossings uneventfully, wading deep. Three up in the rig, miles from help, end of the day..... all of our shit was in the rig. The last crossing I hit a hole, water up to the wipers, truck at a serious angle. Everything went quiet, I thought the fire was out, looked down and the tachometer was resting 750rpm. Hit reverse, it just popped out onto a shingle bank, sat there idling, water pouring out of the chassis rails..... 1996 Gen3 Toyota Hilux Surf or 4Runner as they call them in the states....you never need another car..... cheers from NZ..... oh, go US Army!
The group that takes care of and maintains those trails have been trying to get permission for signage so they wanted us to mention it in the video after we reached out to discuss posting the video 👍
Man shout out to those off roaders with the recovery. Love when car people come together regardless of the car. This should be a good eye opener to those wanting to hop on the overland hype. Simplicity is key. A $100k luxury suv thats worth $10k still has the intricacies of a $100k suv
No doubt having such a complex car in some very complex situations does not lead to an easy way out! That said like you mentioned its all about getting out there and enjoying your car with a community that has each others backs!
Watching a group of strangers out that much effort in to help someone is a lovely sight
Truly what the car community is about! Humbling experience all around for us.
It's so good to see how cooperative and willing to help strangers are.Because if we let the media tell us (mainstream media,) this would never happen and as you prove it it does happen.Thank you for that.
We are happy to be able to shed some light on real people and real experiences within the car community!
I have found the off-roading community to be very inclusive of any kind of vehicle out on the trails as opposed to UA-cam poster trolls. It’s not Jeep vs Toyota etc when you are in the dirt. Rather, its people together regardless of vehicle (except maybe some SxS youngsters). Big difference even from weekend racers on track days.
It is such a big difference for sure - welcoming group on all fronts!
Man don’t beat your self up. Every one trashes something at least once 4 wheeling. It’s how you learn your limits and it’s when you meet the super cool community of other off roaders.
Finding the limit is certainly one way to figure out - but honestly worth the experience all around. Memories for the team and people we meet alike!
So what trail were you on in Colorado that gave you the chance to meet some army guys?
Hackett gulch!
I've drowned more cars than I care to remember..... many. Funniest was attempting an approach to a glacier, in winter, after heavy rain...... the approach is 27km..... 16 miles of rock hopping up a constantly changing braided river, the flow at full flood is over a mile wide, when it's dryish it's 6-7 streams, glacier fed, cold motherfuckers, winter or summer, it's meltwater. It was midwinter in the South Island of New Zealand, cold as a witches tit.... there had been rain, an attempt at this was somewhat foolish. We had made 7-8 crossings uneventfully, wading deep. Three up in the rig, miles from help, end of the day..... all of our shit was in the rig. The last crossing I hit a hole, water up to the wipers, truck at a serious angle. Everything went quiet, I thought the fire was out, looked down and the tachometer was resting 750rpm. Hit reverse, it just popped out onto a shingle bank, sat there idling, water pouring out of the chassis rails..... 1996 Gen3 Toyota Hilux Surf or 4Runner as they call them in the states....you never need another car..... cheers from NZ..... oh, go US Army!
You guys dont mess around in NZ! Sounds like some amazing memories were made nonetheless, that's what its all about haha!
Wild!
No 3 inch lift nor a Snorkel & you didn't even bother too see how deep the water was, Man That's Ballsy!!!
i feel you! im scared of the waters
😂 imagine messing up and trying to blame “there was no signs “
The group that takes care of and maintains those trails have been trying to get permission for signage so they wanted us to mention it in the video after we reached out to discuss posting the video 👍
this is why i made a diy snorkel kit for my v10 touareg
Smart! Would love to see it
@@fcpeuro-media check out @meanyheadmoto have a couple videos of how i made it
I have a porsche cayenne and Range Rovers etc, A standard a Range Rover would get through that very easily.
Isnt this a reupload?
we've been compiling and moving over some of our build series from the FCP Euro DIY Channel over to the new Media channel here!
searching an vehicle floating?
Want to buy my cayenne?
The SpongeBob comments are tiresome after a while.