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Vehicle & Technical => Mitsubishi => Topic started by: Jim-Willy on May 22, 2005, 23:19:05

Title: Misubishis are good (shock horror)
Post by: Jim-Willy on May 22, 2005, 23:19:05
Went laning with SWB Shogun and a L200 recently, was a couple of spots where i slowed thinking i'd have to recover the Shogy but it managed (only had crappy Yoko AT's), it only got stuck cos of its silly side bars on a bad crest, was highly impressed, the 3.5 V6 sounded lovely.
Title: Misubishis are good (shock horror)
Post by: robbie on May 23, 2005, 16:47:11
Yeeh they are good and I totally agree that the side steps cause clearance difficulties. Take a look at my website below and go to the Yorks Dales section in the gallery to see where we took the Mitsie last year without a problem except for many scraping noises coiming from the steps.

The rest of the clearance is fine and she had loads of grunt for off roading.
Title: Misubishis are good (shock horror)
Post by: Simon_Doc on June 19, 2005, 21:16:14
They ain't side steps, they're rock sliders / sill protectors! I have bent mine into all sorts of shapes. Jump up and down on the a few times and they're back into some sort of reasonable shape. With them you will ground a little easier however you just add it to the forward momentum to slide it that little way extra!
Jim,
Don't underestimate the Pajero / Shoggy as a toy. I have ended up pulling out Defenders that got stuck where I had just ploughed through before now.
I suppose most of it is down to driver competency really.

Regards,
Simon
Title: Misubishis are good (shock horror)
Post by: thermidorthelobster on June 19, 2005, 21:38:58
Quote from: "Simon_Doc"
I have ended up pulling out Defenders that got stuck where I had just ploughed through before now.

Careful saying things like that, you'll have the Men In Black call at your door to destroy the evidence and wipe your memory  :wink:
Title: Misubishis are good (shock horror)
Post by: Jim-Willy on June 20, 2005, 10:37:00
Quote from: "Simon_Doc"
Don't underestimate the Pajero / Shoggy as a toy.

Regards,
Simon



I had underestimated it badly, it did well considering the rubbish tyres, A few weeks earlier a Jimny impressed me too, I'm having to scrap the old Jap C**p thinking.
Title: Misubishis are good (shock horror)
Post by: Simon_Doc on June 21, 2005, 00:05:12
Quote from: "jim-willy"

I had underestimated it badly, it did well considering the rubbish tyres, A few weeks earlier a Jimny impressed me too, I'm having to scrap the old Jap C**p thinking.


I worked in the desert oilfields of Libya for 4 years and had a Desert Pack Defender 90 for running to the remote stations & wadi bashing. I thought it was the bee's gonads.
I bought the Pajero because the price was right and I needed something to tow the horsebox. When I took it off road I was impressed. I expected it to get stuck in the 1st field, but it didn't, it just kept plodding on.. and on... and on. The amount of comments you get back from other off roaders that have never been out before with a Shoggy / Paj is quite satisfying. Why not ask the Shoggy owner for a bash in it nest time you are out together you might be surprised!

Quote from: "thermidorthelobster"

Careful saying things like that, you'll have the Men In Black call at your door to destroy the evidence and wipe your memory  :wink:


Oh no, not again! That gives me a cracking migrane!!

Regards,
Simon
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Post by: mad geordie on April 06, 2006, 10:16:57
i have a paj 2.5td swb and been with the pajero club all over up n down the country, and belive me never underestimate them! yes i have got stuck but where i have been stuck so has landies, troopers ect if your a game driver you can do it no matter what you drive i know the crack is good mits vrs landies ect but there will always be a suzuki coming along to pass you lol,
i am new to this site seems ok, look forward to showing you lot what a paj can really do, i earned my name ask the lads why? lol
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/m3steve/mudmonster.jpg)
Title: Misubishis are good (shock horror)
Post by: Thrasher on April 06, 2006, 10:34:09
Well....I can't really talk can I? <grin>
Title: Misubishis are good (shock horror)
Post by: PUX on April 06, 2006, 10:51:42
Quote from: "Simon_Doc"
They ain't side steps, they're rock sliders / sill protectors! I have bent mine into all sorts of shapes. Jump up and down on the a few times and they're back into some sort of reasonable shape. With them you will ground a little easier however you just add it to the forward momentum to slide it that little way extra!
Jim,
Don't underestimate the Pajero / Shoggy as a toy. I have ended up pulling out Defenders that got stuck where I had just ploughed through before now.
I suppose most of it is down to driver competency really.

Regards,
Simon
Aint i seen u before somewhere  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  bloody paj owners nothing but trouble  :wink:  :wink:  :wink:  :lol:  na in all honesty they are quite good my mate round the corner from me has alwb paj and its lifted by 5inches i think with massive wheels and etcs on it nice bit of kit  :D  but i will always be loyal to landrover :D  :D
Title: Misubishis are good (shock horror)
Post by: J B on April 09, 2006, 17:14:52
i had a paj lwb for over 3 years, and its off road ability was never on doubt, but it was hopless on road, the engine was weak (2.5tdi) in both power and reliability, it kept throwing cam belts off because of the daft balancer belt breaking, which i eventually left off, and it struggled to get over 60mph

but off road, its was great 8)
Title: Misubishis are good (shock horror)
Post by: Tiny Tim on June 25, 2006, 12:42:46
With a few mods the SWB Paj is very capable off road  :wink:

Mine even sailed through axle deep 'porridge' at Bovingdon on worn ATs  :shock:

Not many places I cant go now  :lol:
Title: I like mine
Post by: Joe1433 on June 26, 2006, 17:24:11
Mines ok even with road tyres on been down the dales twice now and over Walna Scar a few times (both ways) & Kielder Forest getting stuck is part of the fun !!!!
It's true he is the Mad Geordi !!
Title: Misubishis are good (shock horror)
Post by: marjan on June 30, 2006, 20:10:30
A picture says a thousand words, this is on the steps at West Cam Road.
Title: Misubishis are good (shock horror)
Post by: Jim-Willy on June 30, 2006, 20:15:29
Quote from: "marjan"
A picture says a thousand words, this is on the steps at West Cam Road.


Nay Matey, anything, f'landy included could get down (We even got a Zuke down last week) :roll: .  Its a little more interesting uphill :twisted: .
Title: Misubishis are good (shock horror)
Post by: marjan on June 30, 2006, 20:31:39
Oh, I turned around at the bottom and came back up old chap!.

And I"ve been up in a Samurai!.
Title: Misubishis are good (shock horror)
Post by: alaric on July 01, 2006, 16:29:01
I've just uploaded a compilation video of my Paj in action - have a look here (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3286154490765496694).

They have strengths and weaknesses just like anything else, and there are times when a Landy will do better than a Paj, and times when the Paj will beat the Landy.

Of course it's more down to the driver in the end...

Alaric.
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Post by: mad geordie on July 02, 2006, 14:14:29
It's true he is the Mad Geordi !!
lol joe lol
Title: Misubishis are good (shock horror)
Post by: mark dale on July 09, 2006, 22:26:14
yep, i'll second that  - he is a mad geordie !!!  

anyone want to pit their landies against the paj's  .....  2 POCUK off-road events to come along to !!  ----

 Derbyshire quarry play day end july (http://www.pocuk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=44000)

and

 East coast fun weekend near scarborough !!  - end of august  (http://www.pocuk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=44082)

both days suitable for families, off-roaders, lads on a laff etc etc  ....  

i'll be there with pajero and landies  ( disco and defender!!!)  - let the challenge begin !!   :lol:

i may well post these events in the general events forums  - what do ya reckon paj lads...will the landies rise to the challenge !!!   :lol:  :lol:

mark " events (http://www.events.uk.net)" dale
Title: Misubishis are good (shock horror)
Post by: Tiger on July 10, 2006, 21:58:57
nah - not worth posting mark- they will not take up the challenge, LawnRover owners know when they are beaten.......or maybe, just maybe.......
Title: Misubishis are good (shock horror)
Post by: Jim-Willy on July 10, 2006, 22:36:32
Quote from: "Tiger"
know when they are beaten......


LMAO.............  We have nothing to prove :lol:
Title: Misubishis are good (shock horror)
Post by: Tiger on July 11, 2006, 18:49:26
Quote from: "jim-willy"
Quote from: "Tiger"
know when they are beaten......


LMAO.............  We have nothing to prove :lol:


i agree, but you would be surprised how well our 'comfortable cars' perform - IF you took up the challenge!!!!

 :wink:
Title: l
Post by: mad geordie on July 11, 2006, 19:49:50
lets find out! :D
Title: Misubishis are good (shock horror)
Post by: Jim-Willy on July 11, 2006, 19:54:17
I am sure we will meet sooner or later.  It won't be at them 2 events though.
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Post by: mad geordie on July 11, 2006, 19:56:41
its funny to see the banter between landies and mits, i think it doesnt matter what you drive its the driver, i myself have done a canny bit off roading and got stuck lots and helped landies lots as they have helped me its all good crack the mud id the challange and best driver wins lol
Title: Re: ,
Post by: Tiger on July 11, 2006, 23:13:04
Quote from: "mad geordie"
its funny to see the banter between landies and mits, i think it doesnt matter what you drive its the driver, i myself have done a canny bit off roading and got stuck lots and helped landies lots as they have helped me its all good crack the mud id the challange and best driver wins lol


nah - its teh tyres!
Title: Re: ,
Post by: Jim-Willy on July 14, 2006, 00:50:22
Quote from: "mad geordie"
its funny to see the banter between landies and mits, i think it doesnt matter what you drive its the driver, i myself have done a canny bit off roading and got stuck lots and helped landies lots as they have helped me its all good crack the mud id the challange and best driver wins lol


Thats Me boogered then :lol:

I was discussing Bitsash**as wi My favourite Landlord who has one.............  How much for a clutch!!! :P  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
Title: Misubishis are good (shock horror)
Post by: michaeljr5 on September 12, 2006, 18:40:36
I wheel a Monty Sport and I have gotten stuck and I have not gotten stuck.  It depends on the terrain and how well I drive.  I've have just about every make of vehicle on the end of my winch, except a Landover.  So it's really all about how you build and drive your rig. IMHO
Title: Misubishis are good (shock horror)
Post by: Roofus on September 12, 2006, 21:29:40
Mine gets around ok!  :D

& being jap crap......it tends to leave an event on the same half shafts & same diff as it arrived with!  :D  :lol:

(http://l200.myzen.co.uk/media/albums/userpics/10002/DSC00653.jpg)
Title: Misubishis are good (shock horror)
Post by: michaeljr5 on September 12, 2006, 21:41:07
Quote from: "Roofus"
Mine gets around ok!  :D

& being jap crap......it tends to leave an event on the same half shafts & same diff as it arrived with!  :D  :lol:

(http://l200.myzen.co.uk/media/albums/userpics/10002/DSC00653.jpg)


DUDE!!!  YOUR MITSU ROCKS!!!

I wish they imported those to the states. :cry:
Title: Misubishis are good (shock horror)
Post by: Jim-Willy on September 12, 2006, 21:42:18
Quote from: "Roofus"
the same half shafts & same diff as it arrived with!



And where's the fun in that :?
Title: Misubishis are good (shock horror)
Post by: redneck on September 12, 2006, 21:49:35
Quote from: "Simon_Doc"
They ain't side steps, they're rock sliders / sill protectors! I have bent mine into all sorts of shapes. Jump up and down on the a few times and they're back into some sort of reasonable shape.egards,
Simon


Mine really are rock sliders  :shock:  On a Delica  :wink:
Title: Misubishis are good (shock horror)
Post by: Super paj boy on September 12, 2006, 23:34:20
LIKE THE SOUND OF THISha ha ha ha  :lol:  i think my lwb is great to but the driver has somethings to learn about getting stuck only x axeled my bog standed paj and on road tyres too
Title: Misubishis are good (shock horror)
Post by: Roofus on September 12, 2006, 23:38:12
Mine's still a work in progress....fingers crossed it'll look like this by november!

(http://l200.myzen.co.uk/media/albums/userpics/10005/Comparision.jpg)

fabrication on the bobtail is complete, 16 inches off the back  :D ......just needs the respray! Then.....fit a rear winch.....lift it again....fit 35's.....a roll cage & I'll be done.....until the next brain wave!  :wink:

(http://l200.myzen.co.uk/media/albums/userpics/10005/normal_P9050027.JPG)

(http://l200.myzen.co.uk/media/albums/userpics/10005/normal_P9110003.JPG)


Where's the fun in leaving an event with the truck intact.......easy! Loooong drive home to Dublin!  :D

(http://l200.myzen.co.uk/media/albums/userpics/10005/P5140026.JPG)
Title: Misubishis are good (shock horror)
Post by: markyd on September 13, 2006, 02:25:31
Its gonner look real nice when its done 8)
Title: Misubishis are good (shock horror)
Post by: LandRoger on September 13, 2006, 22:36:44
Cant wait to see it!! got my brain ticking now, :wink:  8)
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