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    Yeti capable 4WD tracks

    For those who are tempted to try designated 'tracks' I thought it would be handy to have a list that has been conquered by a Yeti so that others might feel like trying with perhaps a difficulty rating in avoiding damage.
    The Whitfied - Lake Buffalo road has been downgraded to 4WD status and enables an interesting scenic shortcut for Mansfield - Myrtleford travellers via Powers Lookout (a must). I'd rate it 2 dry 6 wet with std tyres.
    If we get a significant list maybe it can be shown on a State basis.

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    Everybody would be surprised on how well the Yeti handles off road situations with a basic haldex system. I've been lucky enough to take one through a place called boggy hole in the NT, only a 5km track from the main road but a great drive. I recommend a steel under tray to stop sand getting up into seals on the transfer case this was the only issue we had a small leak had developed but nothing major. Another tip is to turn off all assist systems to help get through the sand.



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    There are lots of Yeti capable tracks around here in Coffs Harbour.
    Cheers, Rob.
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    I'm doing my Yeti best around Beerburrum on the Sunny Coast, and apart from big chewed out mud holes, no dramas so far. I am however hammering the plastic A pillar windscreen covers from overhanging branches, they need some clear armour on them, but are already pretty stuffed.

    I'll be putting on some HT tyres - somehow - later this year, the 9000's stock are great on the tar, but become slicks in 2 seconds in mud.

    Gonna have a crack at Bribie soon, and then Double Island Point with some bigger 4x4 mates who can tow me out if I get centre hump bogged on the access tracks. Clearance is the issue, haldex is very clever.
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    I'll be interested to see how those H/T tyres go Greg, keep us posted.
    Cheers, Rob.
    2008 Mk 5 Golf Gti
    2011 Yeti 103Tdi DSG 4x4.
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    i have a 4motion tiguan and willing to travel with anybody on day trips from sydney , i also have a facebook page and group nsw softroader touring . and touring nsw softroader style
    feel free to join or invite me on trips..

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    Quote Originally Posted by vwpolo View Post
    i have a 4motion tiguan and willing to travel with anybody on day trips from sydney , i also have a facebook page and group nsw softroader touring . and touring nsw softroader style
    feel free to join or invite me on trips..
    Done and...........done!
    Rob.
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    2011 Yeti 103Tdi DSG 4x4.
    1969 VW 1500 Beetle

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    great to have you on board hope to get together for a trip some time

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    Quote Originally Posted by vwpolo View Post
    great to have you on board hope to get together for a trip some time
    **thumbs up to that**

    2008 Mk 5 Golf Gti
    2011 Yeti 103Tdi DSG 4x4.
    1969 VW 1500 Beetle

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    with these great shots and the look of some of these tracks im wanting to travel back out of sydney and get to the north coast more and more

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