Don't worry VW I'll have my camera to capture the moment you get stuck, and slip and fall in the mud too

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Im getting worried and excited at the same time looking at the weather .

Get the Power Washers ready  Andy

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MUDIE or something similar

is this a blue route?

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Right, before i end up stuck anyone got anywhere i can read up on some off road advice for these cars? Like when do i use the different modes? Low gearing? HDC? Traction on or off?

If you look carefully on that photo you can see the Loch Ness monster

ViewWise wrote:

Right, before i end up stuck anyone got anywhere i can read up on some off road advice for these cars? Like when do i use the different modes? Low gearing? HDC? Traction on or off?

You might find it's easier to take one of the tuition options and get shown it all as you go around. For me, I prefer to learn by seeing rather than reading, and imho it makes a lot more sense to see it in action  

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I am in the tuition group, not sure how it works exactly. I just like to have some basic background reading. You never know what situation you might end up in, and it might just save me a repair bill .

I'm in the tuition group too, I'll follow you and if you get stuck it will be easier to take photos and laugh,

Saying that means it will be me whose the one who gets stuck and i'll be the one not laughing

I beleive its on a follow me leader basis, but we stop and look, discuss the obsticle/hill or lake then proceed but the whole area will be the safest section on the site, then after lunch (read bacon butty from a van) we'll have free do what you want time

my plan is to rely on the V8 torque to get me out of trouble . So you might end up with a) alot of mud on your screen b) a big hole to go through

Just read that the terrain respone system automatically adjusts all the traction/range settings when a mode is selected .

If going through water check the spare wheel gromit in the boot is in place. Make sure engine oil is at the correct level. Take the covers off your recovery points and be prepared to damage the front bumper (The little spoilers in front of either wheel on the bumper) These will come off!

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Yep. It's not all about simply selecting an option based on the ground surface, it has effects on gearchanges, rev limits etc etc. Quite clever really  

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If going through water check the spare wheel gromit in the boot is in place. Make sure engine oil is at the correct level. Take the covers off your recovery points and be prepared to damage the front bumper (The little spoilers in front of either wheel on the bumper) These will come off!

Most of all have fun!

There goes that plan

ViewWise wrote:

Right, before i end up stuck anyone got anywhere i can read up on some off road advice for these cars? Like when do i use the different modes? Low gearing? HDC? Traction on or off?

OK, Basics for your motor for general off-roading,

1. Select Low Range (gearbox in N)
2. Terrain Response set to Mud-Ruts
3. Use 'Command Shift' rather than Auto, Select 1st for descending hills (HDC on), 2nd for climbing and 2nd or 3rd for general driving
4. If stuck on slippery mud, use 3rd gear and turn off DSC


After that, use your eyes and read the ground, adapting speed etc to suit the conditions, drive as slowly as possible but as fast as necessary to retain momentum. Iain the instructor is great, you will be fine.

Most importantly, enjoy  Andy

D4 SDV6 HSE