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  • #1

    Softroader

    What is a 'softroader'?
    It mentions them in a 4WD mag I have and I assumed it was one of those AWD cars like the RAV4 but Im not sure.
    2008 Charcoal GXL V6
    [b]Suspension[/b] >< OME springs and shockers
    [b]Tyres[/b] >< Pirelli Scorpian ATR
    [b]Chassis[/b] >< ARB Deluxe Bullbar><Tow bar
    [b]GPS[/b] >< AVIC HD3>< Ncom G351 running ozi
    [b]UHF[/b] >< GME3440
    [b]Accessories[/b] ARB Dual battery system><Rear Camera><Safari Snorkel>
    [b]Brake Controller[/b] Hayman Reece
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  • #2
    You are correct. Generally a 'softroader' refers to an all wheel drive vehicle with lower ground clearance & and no low range e.g. Forrester/Outback, Rav4, X-trial etc etc. There is so many of them on the market these days. (yes I know 5spd Subarus have low range, but they are no 4wd)

    Cheers,
    Joel
    2000 Toyota Prado GXL- Gone, but not forgotten...
    '92 Landcruiser HDJ80 4"lift 33's
    '91 Surf LN130 coil sas, 4.8s, 35s
    '12 Jayco Eagle Outback

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    • #3
      Yep, that is right pomp.

      I would say any AWD without the low-range selector.

      LFaR.
      [size=1][color=#770000]29Feb12:[/color][color=#777700]12GXLTD Auto, ARB Deluxe Winch bar, WARN 9.5xp Winch, IPF 900XS, Tow, Safari snorkel, Front + Rear Recovery points, ARB OME NC Sports, ATZ-4Rib[/color][color=grey], Silver[/color]. [color=orange][b]MaxTrax[/b][/color], [color=maroon]ScanGuage II[/color], [color=blue]ARB CKMA12[/color], [color=deeppink]UHF: GME TX3440 AE4018K1 UNH047SX[/color], [color=darkgreen]Bushranger Air Jack[/color], [color=green]Staun + ARB Deflators[/color], [color=brown]WindCheetah Roof Rack[/color], [color=green]Foxwing[/color], [color=red]Super Charge MRV70, Redarc BCDC1220[/color], [color=darkblue]ARB 60L fridge[/color], [color=blue]MSA Fridge Dropdown slide[/color], [color=darkyellow]DRIFTA Drawers[/color], [color=gold]TJM Bash Plates[/color], [color=brown]TG150[/color].[/size]

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      • #4
        yes I know 5spd Subarus have low range


        Not really "Low Range" just one extra "crawler" gear.... it's not of much use....

        Mick
        [CENTER][B][I][SIZE=1][COLOR=blue]1KZ-TE Turbo Diesel, 5 speed manual, 3.5 inch lift, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson MTZ, D-Tronic chip, Boost controller, mandrel exhaust, dump pipe, modified intake, ARB steel bar, Magnum winch, Safari snorkel, rear drawers, half cargo barrier, dual batteries, Uniden UHF, Sat Nav, reverse camera, Magellan XL , Tjm bash plates, ARB alloy roof rack, rear telescopic work light and numerous other modifications!!!
        Now with 3BAR MAP sensor & 18PSI Boost![/COLOR][/SIZE][/I][/B][/CENTER]

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        • #5
          I registered the domain name www.softroader.com about 4 years ago when we owned a Nissan XTrail. I had grand plans for it but have never done anything other than pay my yearly renewal fees. I keep promising myself to do something with it one day, just not sure what.
          Mark FC
          2015 MY16 Landcruiser 200 VX TTD
          2011 Landcruiser 200 GXL V8 Petrol (Sold)

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          • #6
            "I keep promising myself to do something with it one day, just not sure what."
            Sounds exactly like a softroader.
            150 Vx D4D, Deluxe Arb bar, winch, Hayman Reece Towbar, UBP, P3 Tekonsha, 'n stuff.
            "When cooking on a camp fire it must be cool enough to cook on so it needs to burn down to coals, at least in parts. It is customary to drink beer while waiting for the fire to cool down.
            I recommend starting with a very big fire"-Vince.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by mumstruk
              "I keep promising myself to do something with it one day, just not sure what."
              Sounds exactly like a softroader.
              Very good
              2008 Charcoal GXL V6
              [b]Suspension[/b] >< OME springs and shockers
              [b]Tyres[/b] >< Pirelli Scorpian ATR
              [b]Chassis[/b] >< ARB Deluxe Bullbar><Tow bar
              [b]GPS[/b] >< AVIC HD3>< Ncom G351 running ozi
              [b]UHF[/b] >< GME3440
              [b]Accessories[/b] ARB Dual battery system><Rear Camera><Safari Snorkel>
              [b]Brake Controller[/b] Hayman Reece

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              • #8
                Originally posted by MickL
                yes I know 5spd Subarus have low range


                Not really "Low Range" just one extra "crawler" gear.... it's not of much use....

                Mick
                Mine had low range lever, so got 5 low range gears and locked center diff. Dont know of any subi that had only one low gear? Toyota did that though on the tercel.
                '98 Grande V6 - ARB Sahara bar, IPF HID spotties, ARB compressor, GME UHF, OME Sport suspension, 265/75 MT ATZ 4 Ribs, steel rock sliders, Safari snorkel, Tigerz11 winch, rear ARB locker, Rhino platform rack.

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                • #9
                  That's even better Trojan. I'm not going to say anything about that one.
                  150 Vx D4D, Deluxe Arb bar, winch, Hayman Reece Towbar, UBP, P3 Tekonsha, 'n stuff.
                  "When cooking on a camp fire it must be cool enough to cook on so it needs to burn down to coals, at least in parts. It is customary to drink beer while waiting for the fire to cool down.
                  I recommend starting with a very big fire"-Vince.

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                  • #10
                    Toyota did that though on the tercel.
                    yeah you're right.... Forester...Tercel...Forester...I knew it was one of those squareish wagons.....

                    Mick
                    [CENTER][B][I][SIZE=1][COLOR=blue]1KZ-TE Turbo Diesel, 5 speed manual, 3.5 inch lift, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson MTZ, D-Tronic chip, Boost controller, mandrel exhaust, dump pipe, modified intake, ARB steel bar, Magnum winch, Safari snorkel, rear drawers, half cargo barrier, dual batteries, Uniden UHF, Sat Nav, reverse camera, Magellan XL , Tjm bash plates, ARB alloy roof rack, rear telescopic work light and numerous other modifications!!!
                    Now with 3BAR MAP sensor & 18PSI Boost![/COLOR][/SIZE][/I][/B][/CENTER]

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                    • #11
                      A 120 Prado is a Softroader
                      :shock: Ouch...I thought we were all on the same side on here... :lol:


                      Mick
                      [CENTER][B][I][SIZE=1][COLOR=blue]1KZ-TE Turbo Diesel, 5 speed manual, 3.5 inch lift, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson MTZ, D-Tronic chip, Boost controller, mandrel exhaust, dump pipe, modified intake, ARB steel bar, Magnum winch, Safari snorkel, rear drawers, half cargo barrier, dual batteries, Uniden UHF, Sat Nav, reverse camera, Magellan XL , Tjm bash plates, ARB alloy roof rack, rear telescopic work light and numerous other modifications!!!
                      Now with 3BAR MAP sensor & 18PSI Boost![/COLOR][/SIZE][/I][/B][/CENTER]

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                      • #12
                        I think hes just saying that cause hes roughing it in a 90 not the shear luxury of a 120!!!!
                        2003 Prado Grande TD Auto Pearl White

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                        • #13
                          I think hes just saying that cause hes roughing it in a 90 not the shear luxury of a 120!!!!

                          Lets make him sit with the Pajero boys or worse still the Terrican boys.... then he'd appreciate us.....
                          [CENTER][B][I][SIZE=1][COLOR=blue]1KZ-TE Turbo Diesel, 5 speed manual, 3.5 inch lift, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson MTZ, D-Tronic chip, Boost controller, mandrel exhaust, dump pipe, modified intake, ARB steel bar, Magnum winch, Safari snorkel, rear drawers, half cargo barrier, dual batteries, Uniden UHF, Sat Nav, reverse camera, Magellan XL , Tjm bash plates, ARB alloy roof rack, rear telescopic work light and numerous other modifications!!!
                          Now with 3BAR MAP sensor & 18PSI Boost![/COLOR][/SIZE][/I][/B][/CENTER]

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by mumstruk
                            "I keep promising myself to do something with it one day, just not sure what."
                            Sounds exactly like a softroader.
                            I had a Soft roader, 2lt auto rav 4 with a two inch pedders lift, 235/70/ 16 rubber and a full bash plate underneath, i did two offroad course's with normal 4wds and went everywhere they did, straddie once, fraser once and DI and bribie on many occasions, driven and set up correctly a soft roader can do many things that you can do in a proper 4wd.
                            [b]Rob[/b]

                            [b]2016 Toyota Hilux SR5 D4D Auto Company Cruiser... [/b].
                            [url=http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?23866-Hutch-s-2012-150-GXL-V6-petrol-Auto]Hutch's 2012 Build up[/url]
                            [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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                            • #15
                              That's right Hutch - the Xtrail was fantastic on the beach and in the bush, great power to weight ratio. Driven sensibly it took us everywhere we wanted to go.

                              I remember a few years ago up at Woodgate Beach, where you exit the beach there is a bit of a shelf then on to the boards up to the road. I waited patiently as a 90 series had five goes at getting up the slope, when he finally did he waited for me thinking I had no chance, the look on his face was priceless as we went up first go!!
                              Mark FC
                              2015 MY16 Landcruiser 200 VX TTD
                              2011 Landcruiser 200 GXL V8 Petrol (Sold)

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