Beach Driving - can we (AWD Hyundai Sante Fe)??
Dec 13th 2007, 12:26 am
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Beach Driving - can we (AWD Hyundai Sante Fe)??
So, my mother in law is visiting and we're thinking of heading up to Frasier Island (from south Brisbane). We're hoping to take the car over on the ferry and drive on the beach. Will we be able to take our all wheel drive Hyundai Sante Fe out on the beach, or am I dreaming?
If we can, any tips for the trip? Or for driving on the beach? I've driven on lots of snow and ice but never a beach
If we can, any tips for the trip? Or for driving on the beach? I've driven on lots of snow and ice but never a beach
Dec 13th 2007, 5:16 am
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Re: Beach Driving - can we (AWD Hyundai Sante Fe)??
So, my mother in law is visiting and we're thinking of heading up to Frasier Island (from south Brisbane). We're hoping to take the car over on the ferry and drive on the beach. Will we be able to take our all wheel drive Hyundai Sante Fe out on the beach, or am I dreaming?
If we can, any tips for the trip? Or for driving on the beach? I've driven on lots of snow and ice but never a beach
If we can, any tips for the trip? Or for driving on the beach? I've driven on lots of snow and ice but never a beach
Dec 13th 2007, 5:40 am
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Re: Beach Driving - can we (AWD Hyundai Sante Fe)??
Yeah - i think she's asking if the santa fe will be up to the job?
Sorry, don't know - but i've got a feeling it might struggle...sure someone else will know for sure
Have a nice trip btw
sam x
Sorry, don't know - but i've got a feeling it might struggle...sure someone else will know for sure
Have a nice trip btw
sam x
Dec 13th 2007, 5:42 am
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Re: Beach Driving - can we (AWD Hyundai Sante Fe)??
Dec 13th 2007, 6:09 am
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Re: Beach Driving - can we (AWD Hyundai Sante Fe)??
So, my mother in law is visiting and we're thinking of heading up to Frasier Island (from south Brisbane). We're hoping to take the car over on the ferry and drive on the beach. Will we be able to take our all wheel drive Hyundai Sante Fe out on the beach, or am I dreaming?
If we can, any tips for the trip? Or for driving on the beach? I've driven on lots of snow and ice but never a beach
If we can, any tips for the trip? Or for driving on the beach? I've driven on lots of snow and ice but never a beach
I reckon traction is your biggest issue.
Dec 13th 2007, 7:30 am
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Re: Beach Driving - can we (AWD Hyundai Sante Fe)??
You prolly could (just) but personally, I wouldn't!
If the sand gets soft, which it will on Fraser, you will need to use low ratio otherwise will be running at very high revs in high ratio (normal setting on AWD vehicles) just in order to keep going! Engine will very quickly overheat....I know - from experience!
As a footnote, unless you hate your car and have very deep pockets for repairs and lack of resale value ...then stay the hell away from sand and salt water full stop!
If the sand gets soft, which it will on Fraser, you will need to use low ratio otherwise will be running at very high revs in high ratio (normal setting on AWD vehicles) just in order to keep going! Engine will very quickly overheat....I know - from experience!
As a footnote, unless you hate your car and have very deep pockets for repairs and lack of resale value ...then stay the hell away from sand and salt water full stop!
Dec 13th 2007, 7:35 am
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Re: Beach Driving - can we (AWD Hyundai Sante Fe)??
You prolly could (just) but personally, I wouldn't!
If the sand gets soft, which it will on Fraser, you will need to use low ratio otherwise will be running at very high revs in high ratio (normal setting on AWD vehicles) just in order to keep going! Engine will very quickly overheat....I know - from experience!
As a footnote, unless you hate your car and have very deep pockets for repairs and lack of resale value ...then stay the hell away from sand and salt water full stop!
If the sand gets soft, which it will on Fraser, you will need to use low ratio otherwise will be running at very high revs in high ratio (normal setting on AWD vehicles) just in order to keep going! Engine will very quickly overheat....I know - from experience!
As a footnote, unless you hate your car and have very deep pockets for repairs and lack of resale value ...then stay the hell away from sand and salt water full stop!
Dec 13th 2007, 7:41 am
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Dec 13th 2007, 7:51 am
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Re: Beach Driving - can we (AWD Hyundai Sante Fe)??
Dec 13th 2007, 7:57 am
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Re: Beach Driving - can we (AWD Hyundai Sante Fe)??
So, my mother in law is visiting and we're thinking of heading up to Frasier Island (from south Brisbane). We're hoping to take the car over on the ferry and drive on the beach. Will we be able to take our all wheel drive Hyundai Sante Fe out on the beach, or am I dreaming?
If we can, any tips for the trip? Or for driving on the beach? I've driven on lots of snow and ice but never a beach
If we can, any tips for the trip? Or for driving on the beach? I've driven on lots of snow and ice but never a beach
Dec 13th 2007, 8:26 am
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Re: Beach Driving - can we (AWD Hyundai Sante Fe)??
Not tried it in mine, guess I've seen what sand/sea does to a car living at the seaside in the UK.
No low gear option, just a 50/50 diff lock option, but the off-road reviews are good.
There's even a santa fe forum in australia4wd
http://forum.australia4wd.com/index.php?showforum=94
No low gear option, just a 50/50 diff lock option, but the off-road reviews are good.
There's even a santa fe forum in australia4wd
http://forum.australia4wd.com/index.php?showforum=94
Dec 13th 2007, 8:29 am
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Re: Beach Driving - can we (AWD Hyundai Sante Fe)??
Not tried it in mine, guess I've seen what sand/sea does to a car living at the seaside in the UK.
No low gear option, just a 50/50 diff lock option, but the off-road reviews are good.
There's even a santa fe forum in australia4wd
http://forum.australia4wd.com/index.php?showforum=94
No low gear option, just a 50/50 diff lock option, but the off-road reviews are good.
There's even a santa fe forum in australia4wd
http://forum.australia4wd.com/index.php?showforum=94
http://forum.australia4wd.com/index.php?showtopic=9150
Dec 13th 2007, 9:41 am
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Re: Beach Driving - can we (AWD Hyundai Sante Fe)??
So, my mother in law is visiting and we're thinking of heading up to Frasier Island (from south Brisbane). We're hoping to take the car over on the ferry and drive on the beach. Will we be able to take our all wheel drive Hyundai Sante Fe out on the beach, or am I dreaming?
If we can, any tips for the trip? Or for driving on the beach? I've driven on lots of snow and ice but never a beach
If we can, any tips for the trip? Or for driving on the beach? I've driven on lots of snow and ice but never a beach
Dec 13th 2007, 10:54 am
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Re: Beach Driving - can we (AWD Hyundai Sante Fe)??
So, my mother in law is visiting and we're thinking of heading up to Frasier Island (from south Brisbane). We're hoping to take the car over on the ferry and drive on the beach. Will we be able to take our all wheel drive Hyundai Sante Fe out on the beach, or am I dreaming?
If we can, any tips for the trip? Or for driving on the beach? I've driven on lots of snow and ice but never a beach
If we can, any tips for the trip? Or for driving on the beach? I've driven on lots of snow and ice but never a beach
