We Join Classic Land Rover Strata Florida Off Road Day Out in Our New Defender 110

In this video we take on two classic off road challenges - the Strata Florida and Dunlop Hill both in Wales. Thanks to Adam from West Wales Laners for inviting us on the awsome day out in Wales. To see Adams excellent video of the same day please see below link :- • Can You REALLY OFFROAD...
For a link to the excellent hotel we stayed in see below link - a great base for the Strata Florida
thehafod.co.uk/

[@landrover]

Glad you enjoyed the experience - and great to see the Defender handling both gravel and a few knocks and bumps with ease. Maybe we'll pop by for our next testing session?

[@L663]

Thanks for watching my video ! I am very honoured ! Hope you can get one of your Pivi team to watch this part of the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zn29kIyKgtVnsLs

[@jerrygreene7139]

“Do you want me to hold your nuts?”, she says! Awesome!

[@L663]

Mrs Powerful joining in the fun !

[@duncanmcalpine677]

This trip has changed my opinion of the new defender as I was rather biased towards old Land Rovers. Was great to meet you Simon and we all had cracking day, hope you enjoyed your happy birthday V8 sing song 😄

[@L663]

I still am in love with your v8 disco 1

[@ALL_4_WHEELS]

That was class!! Great laugh to finish off the day!!

[@phillipchandler8862]

What a great day out. Stig done good 👍👍

[@L663]

Love stig !

[@cotswoldmusings]

Brilliant Simon and Mrs P. Thanks for the hotel tip, it’s now on our stop off list for next trip over to Wales 😊. See you Sunday 🤞

[@andrewjones-productions]

Last week, I had a filming assignment on a large construction site deep in the Japanese mountains. The previous day, we had very heavy rain which made the site extremely muddy and it was deep. I am very pleased to report that my Discovery 5 on its bog standard road tyres handled the mud in normal mode (I did raise the height, but it wasn't really necessary) without as much of a moan or groan. Not once did it slip or cause me any problems. Absolutely brilliant vehicle and it is a shame that more Discovery 5s are not used in this way. I felt very satisfied as my filming assignments take me to anywhere from a suave hotel to a stone quarry or construction site on a mountain with steep hills like last week. There is also the possibility that I will need to film a natural disaster such as an earthquake at some point and that might mean having to drive over damaged roads and fallen walls etc.. There was a large earthquake on the Noto Peninsula yesterday that caused at least three houses (old buildings) to collapse and sadly one person died as he was unfortunate to have been on top of a ladder when the earthquake struck. A tunnel has also collapsed due to a landslide and I'm hoping that no vehicles were trapped inside as this week is 'Golden Week', a series of national holidays bunched together meaning that there are a lot of tourists and people out for the day. Anyway, I digress. Good video Simon and it was nice to see my homeland of Wales.

[@supercrazysane]

Awesome trip - stayed at that hotel a couple of times when doing some motorbike trips - fantastic location 👍🙏🤓😎

[@LandySmurf]

Great trip video. Looked like fun

[@alanottley]

Wow - what a nice drive that was!

[@DavidForster]

Looks like a great trip! My last excursion into Wales was to Strata and it's such a great route to drive.

[@johnmclean6686]

Brilliant it’s amazing what the new defender can accomplish

[@L663]

Yes and with a pretty rubbish driver !

[@adamknight6752]

Looks awesome

[@L663]

I watched the video when editing and I even thought it looked good !

[@johnny_w]

Hi Simon, nice ride with the new defender 👍, I would recommend buying a set of BFG AT tires. My cars stand on BFG AT for many years, and I also have an extra set rims with BFG MT. Never had a puncture or sidewall problem..... 😉

[@andrewpass3721]

Good Vid Simon , when i saw the intro knew exactly where you were , can see the Hafod at the bottom of the valley from our place , glad you had a good couple of days

[@L663]

Such a nice part of the world to live !

[@jimbob3165]

Nice one Simon.👍

[@ExploreandchillYT]

I love these style of videos keep it up man :)

[@L663]

New set of tyres on order - need to get these fitted before doing any more of these !

[@ALL_4_WHEELS]

Good to have you out with us Simon!! Was a really good day!! 👌🏼👌🏼

[@L663]

Hi Adam - thanks for the invite !

[@ALL_4_WHEELS]

@@L663 your welcome be great to get you back out with us again later in the year!! 👍👍

[@GonzoJamie]

Now that’s a proper off road course. Prob the best I’ve seen you take on 🎉

[@L663]

It was pretty technical - got some better tyres on order now !

[@ALL_4_WHEELS]

It’s one of wales most scenic and beautiful lanes as it snakes through the valley with multiple river crossings! 👌🏼

[@GonzoJamie]

@@ALL_4_WHEELS not for the faint hearted. Imagine doing this in the dead of winter 🥶 ❄️

[@GonzoJamie]

@@ALL_4_WHEELS will do, thanks for that.

[@user-es6jt6eb7t]

Tame !

[@Retroanaconda]

Enjoyable video! Had the same problem with a torn factory sidewall a few miles into a Welsh greenlane soon after I got my 110. After a second puncture on a normal forest road I got sick of it and put some proper BFG ATs on it.

[@L663]

I am going to cut the tyre and look at the sidewalls - they seem super thin

[@johnwillett4086]

Geat video 👍 What you *do* need to develop for The Stig is a "rock slider footstep" - IE: rock sliders with a flattened top with a rubbe step. These will propely protect the side of the car and still allow easy access to the vehicle (and not get broken every time you go off-road).

[@user-zf3ie9oj2g]

Nice video, nice channel, nice person... greetings from Brazil

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Looks like a good day out simon 🚗🚙🚘👍👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@L663]

It was the best day out !

[@RTRKNG]

Stiggy makes some pretty cool turbo noises!

[@L663]

I wonder if the V8 exhaust helps ! lots of wooshing at times !

[@jhwalter968]

Very nice video that shows off the capability of the 110 - I've been very pleased with my P300 as well. But you really should drop it into low range for terrain like that - it reduces the strain on the drive train and makes everything work easier. I put 265/70R18 BFG AT KO2's on my truck and its much better.

[@richardhunt1384]

Proper good stuff!!!! Stig sounds epic with the induction noise too!!! 😎😎😎 Has the spare got a TPSM in it, some cars I've swapped tyres on don't have the sensors fitted over the normal (alloys for example) wheels.

[@L663]

Yes the TPMS was all in the spare - when i drove home it picked it up and the system was all OK

[@paulkedwards]

Looks great. Fingers crossed you make it to Gaydon as it was lovely meeting you last year!!

[@L663]

Should be there.... Mrs Powerful too... and George..

[@paulkedwards]

@@L663 Excellent!! Hopefully get to say hello again 😀

[@garywoods765]

Best one yet

[@L663]

Probably our must fun day

[@kevint7851]

Late to this party..However great video👌👌👌👍. Great set of Lads. Some lovely old girls there. (land rovers). Just a shame you didn't get the drone footage🥺 Saw my first defender 110 in the flesh yesterday, Massive at the side of my L494 Loved it. However£££££££££ Toooo much for me.

[@L663]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Dwealdric]

"Do you want me to hold your nuts?" 🤣

[@L663]

Mrs powerful joining in the innuendo competition

[@moobaz8675]

Great video, fantastic trip, and great to see the Stig in action. Seriously want to do the SF in my Defender but think Eiger grey is not as forgiving as white! Time to get a good wrap on. Also, when are you going to have some tree / rock sliders available?

[@L663]

Yes i need to look at rock sliders - the 110 seems to just catch in the middle of the sills on a lot of manoeuvres.

[@C4M4X4]

How do sir, the newer landrovers aren't my thing, but really enjoyed a real life experience with new defender. Subscribed 👍

[@L663]

Hi - glad you enjoyed the video and glad to have you as part of our community here on KZbin.

[@timoliver8940]

Amazed you did that climb in high box - I have noticed the same with both my previous D240 and now with the D250 that I can go places off-road in high box that my old TDi300 would have been a bit stressed doing in low range! I would love to know JLR’s reason for programming the TR to default to Comfort (except when Rock Crawl, I’ve found) after you turn off the engine, I know at least two people who have done quite severe tracks in ECO by accident after stopping and switching off too, car seems to be able to handle it just fine though regardless of the TR program selected!

[@L663]

Apparently it’s government regulation that says car must return to a default mode which is the one based on emissions testing.

[@HQBProductions]

Well done to The Stig and to you and Mrs P…she should have made an appearance!! I like the idea of off roading but I just could not feel with the scratches and dings…or mud…I like everything to look new! 😬😬😬🫢🫢🫢🫢😀😀😀. There is a nice P400 non hybrid petrol at Sytner but I just wonder how low are the fuel figures….I fear 22/24 in normal running and about 5 doing what you have just done! Good work Simon…better luck with the tyres next time. 🤞🏼🤞🏼😀😀😀😀

[@L663]

Hi Richard - the car did really well and Mrs Powerful did enjoy the day out ! The P400 90 did about 26 MPG over to France.. the 6 cylinder is nice and smooth. I have some new tyres coming with Kevlar side walls apparently.

[@HQBProductions]

@@L663 Hello Simon! Those new tyres sound good but I guess are mighty expensive…maybe off raiders have a set of tyres only used for that and better road tyres for normal use, I test drove an Experience RRS V8 on road tyres but when I got back and after a brisk road section, we found one tyre had a shredded tyre wall with a deep cut but still holding air…it was close though! Yes I think the 6cylinder would be nice but my D240 returns 38-44mpg and that is quite a difference….that P400 has dropped £6850 standing on the forecourt since late February and also a RRS P400e has been there since January….both are well spec’d cars and very low miles but they are not moving. Then the snapping diesel crankshaft story is around and well reported…hmmm…maybe a D250 has life in it yet?🤔🤔😥😃😃😃😃

[@andrewhurstcars]

Those Wranglers are notorious for punctures and damage. Get some BFGoodrich All Terrain for off-roading. Much stronger sidewalls.

[@L663]

You speak the truth !

[@andrewhurstcars]

@@L663 are you going to get some BFGoodrich All Terrain for yours Simon?

[@Kiwiadventurerandoverlander]

Invest in some proper 3 ply off road tires Simon … those Wranglers are worthless in Australia off road terrain. Nice trip video by the way.

[@petermenzies1714]

I think they are called factor 55 winch hook which sits in the winch fairlead,!

[@martinoneill4857]

Pretty good video enjoyed watching that. But guess what, the ad straight after this video was…………… ineos so it turned up in the end in a way 😂

[@L663]

So funny - I did write to them again sending them a link to our challenge.... still no reply. Odd that they loaned a car to Urban.... built for purpose... or built for posing ? ( no disrespect to Urban - they do a great job ! )

[@petergarner5991]

Hello Simon, it looked a great day out. I think if you invest in a tyre company maybe you get them cheaper, you do go though tyres 😅. Jokes aside, I love the videos.

[@L663]

We have just ordered some Goodyear Duratec tyres - hoping these will have mode side wall protection.

[@stevenmoran4060]

Not the first time you lost a tyre off roading. At least you got the tyre changed much easier this time. George should have brought the Jimney to have a go.

[@L663]

Ordered some new tyres with Kevlar side walls !

[@andrewa.4387]

You should try the Mickey Thompson AT tires, if there available in the UK

[@sodbury6426]

ouch! on these tracks put it in low range Simon - easier to control, easier on the drivetrain and more comfortable all round

[@L663]

Yes good point - i think watching the video where i am revving it to get over the boulders low range would be a good idea !

[@ecossearthur]

Boom Boom!!

[@L663]

Watching the coronation ? not sure i will be...

[@ecossearthur]

@@L663 Possibly! Lessons plus F1 is on.... Priorities! ;-) Just mad another amazing batch of Chicken Madras with a zing! 😉

[@robholland1937]

Hope to see the Classic at Gaydon 🤙

[@L663]

Thats the question... will it be there..

[@robholland1937]

@@L663 I’ll come and find out tomorrow 😂

[@jozekarus]

real defender successor is ineos grenadier in my humble opinion

[@simonjefferson]

So explain this - why is the first company they lend a Grenadier to URBAN - no disrespect to URBAN but is this the real defender .. built for purpose or built to pose ?

[@jozekarus]

@@simonjefferson ineos automotive is completly new brand they need to be noticed and while big brands are well known, almost no one except for a few hobbyists have heard about ineos. not to mention that the main way to advertise ineos grenadier is as a technical vehicle, etc

[@simonjefferson]

@@jozekarus I guess i am just upset they will not lend one to me to do some proper testing

[@gordonwedman3179]

Cooper Tires has a KZbin video where they demonstrate that reducing tire pressure greatly reduces the chances of having a puncture in the tread. Nothing said about sidewalls though.

[@L663]

The sidewall seems to be the weakness of these tyres - i have ordered some tyres with Kevlar side walls ! The tyres are great for grip / noise / comfort / handling on road and off road - shame now i dont have confidence in them due to the side wall weakness.

[@usanz94]

Find LT rated tyres. Much stronger in the sidewall.

[@Chickenboots1]

Simon. Can you do a quick video to see how easy it would be to remove the rear quarter panel on the new defender? We like to use them off road and I know the doors and wings are pretty easy to change, but what if the quarter panel got a dent in it? People go on about how the old one was easy to replace bits and was wondering if all would be the same as the new one.

[@L663]

Not sure this is going to be a quick video - the panels are going to be bonded and staked i guess - i would imagine its a pretty big job !

[@Chickenboots1]

@@L663 it would be nice to prove a lot of people wrong, and that parts like body panels can be changed after a little tree rash ect

[@WizzardPrang]

Just wondering what tyres you're using? The JLR factory Wrangler A/Ts don't have a kevlar sidewall and are prone to sidewall punctures from rocks etc. (Allegedly).

[@gordonwedman3179]

I cut a sidewall on my BFG KO2 and they are supposed to have tough sidewalls so nothing is bulletproof. I have read the Wranglers are a bit weak though.

[@L663]

Yes we were running Goodyear Wrangler ATs and the side walls look very weak now i look at them - have ordered some new tyres with Kevlar side walls apparently.

[@WizzardPrang]

@@gordonwedman3179 I've only encountered mud (lots of it) so far.

[@2WheelsChannel]

Hi Simon The mole plate on the inside of your tailgate - is that ready and now on sale yet? Thanks

[@L663]

Its at the final stages of design and testing - as you can see - well spotted !

[@user-es6jt6eb7t]

Thought yud broken yur wrist on those Wheel Nuts Sime !!😁 there was a Crack !!

[@L663]

Luckily no damage to me or the car !

[@andrewmiddlemiss1508]

I only use the Goodyears on the road the side walls are 5mm thick BFG'S are 15.

[@L663]

Hi Andrew - I have order some new tyres with a Kevlar side wall - lets see what happens - these side walls are super thin - I may cut the tyre in half to show how think they are.

[@papapoum]

what the ; exact reference of the BFG'S you mention ? Thanks from France

[@hege750]

The "2" in the height means it's in off-road height 2 which is the default off-road height (provides 291mm of clearance). When you drive over 50km/h it drops to off-road height 1 which provides roughly 25cm of clearance. When you drive over 80km/h it drops to normal height.

[@L663]

What does it show if you get the "extended mode ?"

[@hege750]

@@L663 I'm not sure as I've had extended mode active only once.

[@guyholbrook4923]

There is a "hidden" extended mode if you ground out even at the off-road height. If you hold the button when grounded it raises a few more inches. Not sure if this is available in all regions or cars but that is how the LR guy explained it to me on my LR Owners Day of driving in Vermont. Wonder if that can be confirmed?

[@mvirdi2333]

🙏🙏

[@L663]

Hi Mr Virdi !

[@mvirdi2333]

@@L663 very interesting 🤨 off road experience 🙏🙏

[@hdjnfirnfnhdhdjjdkdk9349]

This means to left home a nobody and return a mechanic :)

[@No-thing-ness]

When does the off road start?

[@paulelledge8977]

Have you considered replaceing those tires? The sidewalls are notoriously thin and ouncture prone.

[@L663]

Yes got some new tyres with Kevlar side walls.

[@paulelledge8977]

@@L663 It's a shame they put such flimsy tires on such a capable truck. At least it's an easy fix.

[@adriangiddins6065]

Having put those new tyres on (with stronger ,thicker sidewalls) for just such an adventure....not such a good advert for them !! Such a shame.

[@mikeclark4416]

Should have bought the Freelander 2

[@L663]

We did think about it ... but the Defender did good !

[@lyntondell4882]

What winch and bumper did you go with for the stig 🤙🏽

[@L663]

Genuine Land Rover items …. A love gift from Land Rover

[@CaravanWithThatYorkshireChap]

Maybe 2 spare wheels next time? 😉

[@L663]

We are going for better tyres - we have some coming with Kevlar side walls

[@mrinbetween6544]

Tried ordering from your online store to canada not sure why your shipping is so expensive, plus you charge additional out of country fees. Cart was full of goodies but couldn't justify $90 shipping and additional charges. Thats about an additional $160 Canadian funds. Ouch

[@L663]

I hear you and its a valid comment. The shipping is a real cost... the extra charges are designed to factor in the extra costs of servicing export customers.. there is a higher rate of damage and also return costs etc are higher but i will work the team here to try and get these costs reviewed.

[@LordSothMajere]

Weird... I could hear any audio?

[@adamknight6752]

My Discovery 4 SDv6 had crankshaft failer few weeks back i feel betrayed. 2012 130000 hse fully serviced fantastic condition. We buy any car gave me 2k for it. Worst car deal) loss I've had. 😢

[@L663]

I am not sure why but there are a lot of cranks snapping at the moment - at all sorts of milage.... I know of 2 friends locally that have had cranks snap. Did you see the videos from LR time ?

[@adamknight6752]

@@L663 I've had 4 and this was probably the best condition and still it was the only one I've had fail beyond repair. It's very common I'm told as you say. I haven't seen that but I do know the channel! I still feel sick about the whole thing. Not even sure I'd have another one now....

[@grahameroberts8109]

@@L663 Wrong oil. Refer to LRTIME

[@L663]

@@adamknight6752 I feel your pain - here is the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKG4i6J6asR-oNU

[@adamknight6752]

​@@grahameroberts8109 the oil used on the most recent service was spec from Land Rover. Castrol GTX A.... something? Can't remember. Could this really be the issue?

[@poddy1957]

I would have liked the video ....But Your in Wales............. Enough Said.....

[@L663]

Stunning scenery and beautiful sheep !

[@acefrm1593]

Really enjoyed your video, but if you’re going to worry about scratches then you probably shouldn’t off-road with it. No disrespect intended.

[@L663]

Fair point - problem is it is still a 50K car and trying to keep it sort of respectable - not that i would ever sell The mighty Stig !

[@alejandrosirvent3357]

Which defender is it?

[@L663]

Petrol p300 110 2020

[@alejandrosirvent3357]

@@L663 Sounds nice, and don’t you prefer the 6 cyl P400?

[@L663]

@@alejandrosirvent3357 Actually i do like the P400 better !

[@user-es6jt6eb7t]

That Screen is a Total Cluster fck !!. Same as the frickin Lane Assist !!- its a frickin liability that it cant be Turned off to stay off until Selected for Motorway driving which is all its any good for. Cruise control has a mind of its own - comes on when it feels like it !!!!. All the Tech shit is SO CONTRARY AND THE FRICKIN SIDE MIRRORS WANT BINNING and Replacing with a TRUCK STYLE ( IVECO ) CONVEX MIRRORS to do away with the crappy Blind Spot shitty orange mirror light

[@L663]

I feel this was a bit of a rant.... i hope you feel better getting that off your chest ... even some capital letter shouting ! ..but you do have some valid points in there.... my biggest bug bear is the TR2 that sets the parking sensors going when you are off road !

[@user-es6jt6eb7t]

@@L663 Simon - Lol !😄 its not Shouting- its just the stupidity from Land Rover whom have made a n otherwise Great Vehicle into something difficult to use with complex Computer Menus etc that take a age to find and select - LR seem to think owners walk around with Defender User Manual written on the back of their hand. And the Mirrors are a Total impractical and nigh on Useless - FORD Transit Mirrors with Blind Spot Mirrors are Light Years Ahead FGS, Youd think LR would have had enough Brains to provide Convex Mirrors or at least a Blind Spot Mirror.

[@colinkey7094]

I would hardly count this as "off road" driving (TD5 90 owner).

[@L663]

It’s not savage but you can see the way each vehicle dealt with the obstacles

[@grahameroberts8109]

What is your definition Colin? Driving across virgin forest lands?

[@webrumrunner]

Love to see what you would count as off road then.

[@hdjnfirnfnhdhdjjdkdk9349]

This means to leave home a nobody and return a mechanic :)