Extreme lanes in the Yorkshire Dales! - Panda 4x4's pushed past the limit! - Dales meet 2021, Day 2

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[@KirksAudioSanctum]

I have driven all of these many years ago in my Vauxhall Frontera, which had a 4" lift!!!!

[@debskeith]

Brilliant video….just making my way through them all as I’ve just discovered the channel👍👍👍

[@UKPanda4x4]

You might need a couple of days off to watch them all but enjoy!

[@debskeith]

@@UKPanda4x4 time well spent I think😃

[@oddities-whatnot]

I took a nearly new Panda 4x4 up somewhere in the dales but cant remember where. Was a bit hairy as it wasnt modified at all, totally standard. Bit nerve racking but got through in the end after nearly tipping it over ! Did remarkably, astonishing grip even when the terrain got pretty nasty. I might get another, bit cheaper than running a Subaru !

[@dingjs1969]

Toyota was pretty impressive.

[@KidThomsonMediaProductions]

felt bad for poor simon with his clutch bearing failing! Mine did the same thing a few months back, but it doing it on a 4x4 track is a unique challenge

[@sauropescioni8320]

Siete eccezionali

[@Hell-Hound1]

Good effort gents. Although turning up with a faulty clutch was just asking for trouble. Should of been better.

[@UKPanda4x4]

Oh don't worry, we made sure Simon learnt his lesson, we still haven't stopped reminding him what happened! 😅

[@Hell-Hound1]

@@UKPanda4x4 Good show chaps. lol

[@kyllianholder]

I was thinking about the diesel engine for off-road , I've got a panda 4x4 1.3l multijet from 2006 and I want to take it to harsher terrains bit I think I'll need a lift and a winch first

[@kyllianholder]

Do you have any tips on what to modify perhaps

[@allthingsandyb]

Sadly the Multijet is the worst engine option for off-road use.

[@MOTORSPORT1979]

The blue one it's good too, any mods for her?

[@RockbasherV8]

Ume i would sudgest 20 psi in front and 14psi in rear might seem low but you have wider tyres also so thr pressures actualy need lowing for tarmack use there will be half asmuch hammer on whole drivetrain and the car and the you will get a lot more out of it ie more extreem highways if there is any

[@marangogio]

Regarding the engine's capability off-road, what do you think about the 0.9 TwinAir?

[@allthingsandyb]

The twin-air is the engine we would recommend out of the options in the newer models (Mk4). It has better torque and power delivery for off-road use. The MPG isn't great but tarmac usage is acceptable. They do suffer from clutch problems though and it can get expensive. Don't even bother with the Diesel if you plan to go off-road.

[@morganfothergill974]

@@allthingsandybwhy not the diesel?

[@allthingsandyb]

@morganfothergill974 the diesel bigs down on climbs it doesn't have enough low down torque, you'll be forever riding the clutch.

[@MOTORSPORT1979]

Nice! Can I have any info about the light grey one with the tire on the top? That Panda is definitely modded well, with a lift kit (how much cm?) and others stuffs. Engine it's a diesel or petrol?

[@UKPanda4x4]

Please join UK Panda 4x4 on Facebook for details on our members modifications

[@MOTORSPORT1979]

@@UKPanda4x4 I'm in, but can't find the members details

[@RockbasherV8]

Ya your pressures are too high lower them and the 4 wheel drive will be on the Rd less punctures also tyres need to flex yours any there ridged making motors bounce

[@witosarlaw]

mantap bang

[@ScruffyITA]

great video. didnt think the diesel panda was not perfect for climbing as anyone say diesel have more torque, but nobody think about turbocharged ones. for simon panda... how many km he got with the cluch till he broke? (maybe it didnt broke but got finished by mileages he did :D

[@UKPanda4x4]

Yes, small, turbocharged diesels do not have the torque at low engine speeds that people think they do. I think this is a misconception left over from when diesel engines used to be big, heavy and naturally aspirated. Simons car has had a hard life even before he bought it, it was just bad luck that the thrust bearing failed halfway through his weekend away!

[@gavriil3129]

I confirm the above comment! I had a terrible experience with a polo turbo diesel, (much worse in low torque in comparison to diesel panda), that make me think that it is a myth at least at small turbos!

[@markburton8303]

@@gavriil3129 turbo diesels are pretty poor without the turbo spinning. However, something like the 1.7 n/a Isuzu diesel engine from a Vauxhall Corsa would be ideal in this situation giving loads of torque from tickover.

[@Paul-gu2lv]

So every model progression got worse for off-road?

[@UKPanda4x4]

It's a bit more subtle than that but in essence, yes. Each new model was heavier than the last and more aimed at economy/road handling

[@SantaHul]

Hi where do you get the mods and bits for your cars? I’m thinking of taking one of these overlanding in Africa. I’m not on Facebook so can’t see your group.

[@UKPanda4x4]

There isn't much aftermarket support for these cars. Tyres are more readily available in Italy, lift spacers can be found on eBay but a lot of our 'mods' come from the creativity of the owners.

[@marinocorazzi7895]

Grande Panda 4x4 👍 😎 è inarrestabile 💪🐼💪fiat 🇮🇪

[@marinocorazzi7895]

Panda 4x4 è fenomenale 👍 💪🐼

[@andyc664]

Has anyone remapped the 1.3 multi jet

[@allthingsandyb]

@@andyc664 it has been done by a member of our Facebook group, mainly to adjust the torque band.

[@guyatkinson7442]

Not so much a comment but a question, earlier in the video you were commenting on the 1200cc petrol being better than the diesel my question is how does the twin air compare with the others?

[@UKPanda4x4]

Mixed reports but on the whole, positive. They seem to chug at low revs better than the diesels despite still being turbocharged. Owners rave about the TwinAir for enthusiastic road driving. Fuel economy and reliability seems to be the only downsides with them.

[@srdjanmatic7099]

Really about 1.2 vs 1.3 jtd in mk3 argument? Most of which we got here are mk3 JTD engines precisely for low end torque, easier engine to push power to around 100hp and 2.5x more torque than 1.2 in half the rpm. Try one that is on stage 1 at least, they got more 'umpf' in low rpm and is easier to crawl your way out of most situations (:

[@UKPanda4x4]

Feel free to show some evidence that the diesel is better than the petrol off road. We'd all love to see it

[@RockbasherV8]

I think your tyre pressures are too high lower them to 20 psi your getting too much bounce