Awesome vid Sam I cant wait to hit this track up myself aye sux you lost ya guard though but that's 4wding for you though I guess lol look forward to the next one as always mate mean as!!
Thanks! The main upgrades that helped is the slight lift, and better tyres. With the tyres it's more about the strength and resistance to punctures than the grip as such. I'm lucky that my car has the VTD centre diff which is a lot better offroad than most of the auto Subarus.
Well done Outback. What lift and tyres Sam? Have you got any recommendations for Forester doable trails around Otago. Going down next week in a Forrie with a 1.5 inch lift, skid plates, AT's. 4x4 NZ reckon Subies can cope with most grade 3. I don't have a snorkel so reckon I'll give McCauleys a miss. Forester
Hey mate. I've got King Springs lift springs in it and Bridgestone Dueler Ats. Oh nice sounds like your pretty well setup. But yeah you'd want a snorket for Macaulay, and for Macetown. Nevis Valley is worth checking out. Old woman range is doable but very rutty and would be easy to get bellied. Mount Buster is good!
You're an inspiration to Subi owners around the world mate!
Thanks man!!!
You certainly give new meaning to "Dipping the Lights"
Well done mate the car certainally earnt its first three letters with the river crossings awesome scenery...
This valley looks incredible aye...
Sure is. Definitely one the the most amazing places I've been.
Awesome effort mate! It's a pretty brutal river bed but such an epic location. Need to get back in there myself!
Cheers! Yeah I saw a hilux back in tekapo that didn't fare so well. Got washed away and went rolling down the river.
Awesome effort great watching where you go with the subie and the van love it
Cheers, it's half the fun taking a more unconventional vehicle on some of these tracks.
Really enjoyed the video.
Thanks, Glad you enjoyed it
Most impressive.. well done
Thank you!
Good stuff mate, what a scenery
Awesome vid Sam I cant wait to hit this track up myself aye sux you lost ya guard though but that's 4wding for you though I guess lol look forward to the next one as always mate mean as!!
Cheers!! It's definitely well worth the trip.
I appreciate the care for the environment with the lost item. Bother.
Thanks! I had a good look for it off camera, but unfortunatly the current took it.
Great drive, it's an awesome spot up there, well done in the subie! Had no doubt you'd make it.
Cheers! It's awesome there, now one of my favorite places in NZ. Subi handled it like a champ I reckon.
Impressive! What is your clearance on that Subi mate?
I can't remember I'll have to measure it again. But it's only 5mm lower at the than the front crossmember on the Surf.
Awesome, Can you let us know the main modifications you did on the subi that enabled you to have this great trip. Thanks
Thanks! The main upgrades that helped is the slight lift, and better tyres. With the tyres it's more about the strength and resistance to punctures than the grip as such. I'm lucky that my car has the VTD centre diff which is a lot better offroad than most of the auto Subarus.
Go the Subi. I've had flood water over the bonnet on my Forester never missed a beat
They actually go really well offroad ay
@@SwampChook for sure not to sure about my Outback it's a bit of a pussy
Epic
Have you extended breathers on diff and trans?
I have. The factory ones did pretty well though. But if you stop/get stuck then it would be a problem.
Well done Outback. What lift and tyres Sam? Have you got any recommendations for Forester doable trails around Otago. Going down next week in a Forrie with a 1.5 inch lift, skid plates, AT's. 4x4 NZ reckon Subies can cope with most grade 3. I don't have a snorkel so reckon I'll give McCauleys a miss.
Forester
Hey mate. I've got King Springs lift springs in it and Bridgestone Dueler Ats. Oh nice sounds like your pretty well setup. But yeah you'd want a snorket for Macaulay, and for Macetown. Nevis Valley is worth checking out. Old woman range is doable but very rutty and would be easy to get bellied. Mount Buster is good!