D4 Rollover

Thanks Mark, that answers a few of the questions and really glad to hear you’re alright. It looked horrendous. Will you be getting “back in the saddle” D4 wise after this experience?

And you don’t have to apologise for the swearing at all. I’m sure I would have been way worse and it’s a simple matter to find and watch. I really appreciate that you consented to it being made so public via YouTube. It’s a sobering lesson as to what can happen when a couple of little things conspire against you. And the rest of the video looked like a great trip (up to that point obviously).

Cheers,
Scott

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Originally Posted by SimmAus

something not on the bucket list ticked off, but I walked away with a few “non AULRO permitted” bleeps and few bruises.

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One thing I have learnt. The bucket list chooses you, not the other way around. Most of us miss out on it completely.

As stated, I am glad you got out unscathed. Swear your head off. I'm sure I would. Not so sure that I would scramble up out of the ditch the way you did. You did us 'older' types proud. Well done.

Glad you’re ok mate.

The Auto park brake only engages if the engine is shut down via the button.
Under a stall did the dash remain lit up (like when the button is pressed without the brake)?

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Originally Posted by eddomak

It looked like a wonderful and sensible trip with friends, I am so glad you are OK, and that your insurance paid out. Keep on keeping on! [biggrin]

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Can anyone post about insurance when going on these tracks? Exclusions, conditions etc etc

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Originally Posted by LRD414

Thanks Mark, that answers a few of the questions and really glad to hear you’re alright. It looked horrendous. Will you be getting “back in the saddle” D4 wise after this experience?

Cheers,
Scott

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Keen to get back in saddle, I so thoroughly love driving this dusty island I couldn’t imagine not doing so again.

I’m really torn on vehicle....
Used 2.7 D4
Used 3.0 D4
New D5....
Wait to see what the Defender is like.

My timing is shocking...would’ve held onto my D4 until new defender comes....and then make a decision.

A nice / not so nice position to be in !!!!

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Originally Posted by Tombie

Glad you’re ok mate.

The Auto park brake only engages if the engine is shut down via the button.
Under a stall did the dash remain lit up (like when the button is pressed without the brake)?

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Thanks.

My auto park brake never engaged when engine was shutdown. I think this was only added after MY12.

Dash was lit up.

Cheers

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Originally Posted by Nicky

Can anyone post about insurance when going on these tracks? Exclusions, conditions etc etc

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Gazetted tracks are usually fine, I have heard.
I would suggest checking your own insurance though.

In my case, when I made the claim with my insurer online, their system allowed me to choose the track name from a “drop down” type menu. I did not have any “special” insurance or “specialist”insurance...it was a well known main stream insurer.

I would imagine most insurance is the same...but checking advised.

Glad you are ok SimmAus.

My goodness, that countryside is spectacular for off roading. Incredible.

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Originally Posted by AnD3rew

Do we think it’s time this forum grew up a little on the extreme enforcement of mild swearing rules? As far as I am aware most if not all of us are adults here and even my kids have been exposed to mild swearing out ther in the real world since they went to school.

not having a go at you personally LRD414, but really?

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It is irrelevant what we think - the reality is that these rules are imposed by the advertising stream provider (Google I believe), and this adverting is necessary to keep this site running.

Thanks for sharing that with us Mark. I watched that video a couple of days ago with a sense of dread waiting for the end. Just glad you were OK.

It shows how quickly things can go from benign to catastrophic up there and is a salient reminder for all of us. Lucky you weren’t in a Defender - if you’re going to do that sort of thing a D4 would be the vehicle of choice.

A new D5 must be tempting, but my vote would be for a late D4 with 3.0l and 8 speed. Get a set of 18”s for it then trade it on a new Defender once it’s been out long enough.

Then again a D5 might give Stefan more to complain about..... ;)

Whatever you end up with, hope to see you out on the tracks again soon - or the road, you’re the only D4 I got waves from!

Cheers,
Jon