My 4x4 is a way of life. The ultimate freedom and no limits adventure. GO ANYWHERE. Tackle any back road or trail up the hills. Accept the challenge and go wherever I want.
GPS with MP3 Device - New Portable GPS Navigation System Featuring Text to Speech & Media Player. TeleType Company has just released a successor to its innovative product line that blends cutting-edge vehicle GPS navigation with MP3 and Video player technology. The all-in-one device, called the WorldNav 3100, is a portable touch screen car navigation system that offers door-to-door GPS guidance with text to speech instructions including pronunciation of street names.
GPS Iceland - GPS has become the preferred method of navigation in Iceland. Large areas have hardly any inhabitants and the highlands have almost none. The dangers of the terrain in addition to extreme weather conditions make secure navigation a must. Advances in GPS Iceland mapping therefore makes traveling more secure and more informative.
by John (Canada) I have a 2010 GMC 2500 with about 30k on it so far. I work in construction in the bush and while the truck behaves sluggish and sedate on the highway where it truly fails in any terrain no flat. Horrible throttle response and silly plastic air dam that rides 100mm […]
Glacier Driving Video - Did you know that Mobil1 produces TV shows for car enthusiast? Well - they do and are quite professional about it. Produce Phil Allen and camera woman Sarah Goss wanted to see what all the fuss is with the glacier driving here in Iceland. I was more than willing to take them on a short tour to help them show their viewers what it's like.
Glacier in Greenhouse - Extreme off-road expedition in a Land Rover. Glacier in a Greenhouse is a student-led expedition from Durham University, and the recipient of this year's Land Rover 'Go Beyond' bursary, awarded by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
When talking about unmodified, out of the box 4x4's meant for tough conditions and professional use, my money is on the Mercedes/Puch G-class (work variants that is, not so much the bling versions). As a working vehicle, the G-class' off-road and other field capabilities are really second to none. Its overall technical quality and durability are also very impressive and contribute to the supreme overall usability.
by Jack (Villarrica, Chile) There's not much I can say to compare with real adventurers, but I can offer some suggestions as to how to get the most out of your tire dealer. I believe you'd prefer to keep your adventures to the time when you get off the beaten trail and not starting […]
Getting Stuck In The Mud! by Andrew (Gaston,Oregon) Me and my friend Ross got stuck in a creek we were rocking the trucks back and fourth. That didn't work so we shut off the truck and started to throw sticks and branches under the tires. But when he got back into his jeep he […]
by Joe (Canada) Looking to change the gears in my 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500, Im running 33/12.50R20 tires. Im mostly playing in mud and snow, So what gear ratio should I go too? ---SIDEBAR------------------------------------ Hey Joe! Original tire size for the Silverado is about 30 inches. If you ratios are 4.11 that should work […]
