RX-300:2WD Beach Ride ?
05-02-04, 05:19 AM
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RX-300:2WD Beach Ride ?
I'd like to take my RX on the beach - only dry sand of course no salt water or wet sand 
but I'm not sure it will work with 2WD.
What would be a good tire pressure ~18PSI, less ? or am I totally nuts even considering a beach ride?
All thoughts and criticisms welcomed.
but I'm not sure it will work with 2WD. What would be a good tire pressure ~18PSI, less ? or am I totally nuts even considering a beach ride?
All thoughts and criticisms welcomed.
05-02-04, 10:00 AM
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Here is a criticism:
You will get stuck and you will also throw a ton of sand into your engine bay and wheel wells. It will stick to everything that is greased or lubed and will have a negative effect on your car.
You want to go off-roading, you have the wrong vehicle. Consider a Hummer or a Jeep!
You will get stuck and you will also throw a ton of sand into your engine bay and wheel wells. It will stick to everything that is greased or lubed and will have a negative effect on your car.
You want to go off-roading, you have the wrong vehicle. Consider a Hummer or a Jeep!
05-02-04, 10:27 AM
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I would not do it and traction or lack of traction is not the reason.
The sand and dirt that is draged in the cabin (and rest as pointed in the earlier post) would be my reason for not taking the RX to the beach. Renting may be a better choice.
Talking about traction, wet sand will give you the best traction. The dry sand and specially the dunes is where you can get stuck.
All vehicles have their limitations and the key is not to exceed them. Half of the problem is one cant tell by looking at the dry sand, if you will run into a soft spot.
If you want to play it safe: Go boldly where other cars are going or tracks are present.
If you want to be an adventurer, push as far as your gut tell you to. [Do it where help can get to you and you have enough provisions].
Word of advice from my teacher: Use the momentum .. keep the wheels straight (as much as possible) and KEEP the vehicle moving.
Salim
The sand and dirt that is draged in the cabin (and rest as pointed in the earlier post) would be my reason for not taking the RX to the beach. Renting may be a better choice.
Talking about traction, wet sand will give you the best traction. The dry sand and specially the dunes is where you can get stuck.
All vehicles have their limitations and the key is not to exceed them. Half of the problem is one cant tell by looking at the dry sand, if you will run into a soft spot.
If you want to play it safe: Go boldly where other cars are going or tracks are present.
If you want to be an adventurer, push as far as your gut tell you to. [Do it where help can get to you and you have enough provisions].
Word of advice from my teacher: Use the momentum .. keep the wheels straight (as much as possible) and KEEP the vehicle moving.
Salim
Last edited by salimshah; 05-02-04 at 10:29 AM.
AWD?
05-02-04, 10:09 PM
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I've taken my RX300 AWD on dry beach sand near Page, AZ. I kept the Goodyear Integrity tire pressure at 30 psi. It got the job done, but did struggle somewhat in very soft sand.
I hosed off the undercarriage afterward, just in case. I agree that people should rent a Jeep Wrangler with fat offroad tires instead. Dropping tire pressure may help, too.
I hosed off the undercarriage afterward, just in case. I agree that people should rent a Jeep Wrangler with fat offroad tires instead. Dropping tire pressure may help, too.
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