Waiparous Mar 15th. 09

[CelicaST-162]

Shelling out a roll call here.

Who is up for a day run to Waiparous on Sunday March 15th?

Meeting Place

A&W in Crowfoot at 9am.

[barmanjay]

I will tentatively give a thumbs up for this day

[dieselpower91]

I am in. so are a few others. We are planning to meet at 8am and leave by 8:30am. A&W crowfoot.

I think we should plan to go up to the falls. I have another trail in mind too depending on what vehicles we have and how the conditions are out there.

[96GrandAMGT]

ill be there with my white 93 zjay and its my birthday !:burnout: :clap:

[96GrandAMGT]

Would be awsome if those who are attending had a CB

[CelicaST-162]

So, 8am then? Would Stockish vehicles be ok on this run?

[dieselpower91]

Yes 8am at A&W!

Your Pathy will be fine Vic or did you have other vehicles in mind too?
Even stock should be fine though.

Yes CB's are good Chris. If anyone needs to borrow a CB antenna let me know. I have 2 spare magnet mounts. I am willing to sell them too if anyone is interested.

[Redlyne_mr2]

Post pics when you get back guys!

[Dean403]

Originally posted by dieselpower91
Yes 8am at A&W!

Your Pathy will be fine Vic or did you have other vehicles in mind too?
Even stock should be fine though.


Good to hear - I've got a stock Exploder (1st gen) that I'm hoping to bring out.

Any idea on the expected length of the run (hours)? I have other commitments later in the aft.

[Dean403]

Good lord...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJA3J--g_yI

[CelicaST-162]

Originally posted by Dean403


Good to hear - I've got a stock Exploder (1st gen) that I'm hoping to bring out.

Any idea on the expected length of the run (hours)? I have other commitments later in the aft.

You're looking at most of the day, in the event that you may get stuck, or something mechanical you may be out there longer.

[Redlyne_mr2]

Originally posted by Dean403
Good lord...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJA3J--g_yI
lol jesus... I thought the entire engine was going to come out.

[5000Audi]

The jeep is finally up and running with brand new boggers but got things going on for 15th sorry boys next time hopfully. Shoot some pics and post when you get back. Going to be sloppy there with this warm weather so make sure winchs annd tow straps good to go.

[zipdoa]

anybody wanna help me install a 2" body lift and some 32's on my 95 ZJ before sunday =)?

EDIT:

my jeep is a laredo... no tow hooks... any tips on getting some cheap tow hooks?

[Dean403]

Originally posted by zipdoa
anybody wanna help me install a 2" body lift and some 32's on my 95 ZJ before sunday =)?

EDIT:

my jeep is a laredo... no tow hooks... any tips on getting some cheap tow hooks?

CTire has them for $25 a pop. I'm sure Autozone or Princess Auto will have them for a good price. I wouldn't waste my money on the stupidly expensive Mopar ones.

That's another thing I need done before Sunday if I come out... on top of clutch fluid checks and if possible tranny oil...

Might just hold out for a less muddy day and take some time to get the last few things done on the beastie.

[zipdoa]

Originally posted by Dean403


CTire has them for $25 a pop. I'm sure Autozone or Princess Auto will have them for a good price. I wouldn't waste my money on the stupidly expensive Mopar ones.

That's another thing I need done before Sunday if I come out... on top of clutch fluid checks and if possible tranny oil...

Might just hold out for a less muddy day and take some time to get the last few things done on the beastie.

just some universal tow hooks that bolt in eh?

[5000Audi]

Just go get the trailor hitch tow hook. That's what I have on the rear of my xj. But I got a Winch on the front so I denno about tow hooks. You can always hook the tow strap around your front bumper mount if you get stuck. If I had time I would come give you a hand. Maybe lift it more with the spare parts I got. Haha just finished a 12 inch lift and new 38s but no time to help out. If you wait till after the weekend I can give you a hand

[zipdoa]

Originally posted by 5000Audi
Just go get the trailor hitch tow hook. That's what I have on the rear of my xj. But I got a Winch on the front so I denno about tow hooks. You can always hook the tow strap around your front bumper mount if you get stuck. If I had time I would come give you a hand. Maybe lift it more with the spare parts I got. Haha just finished a 12 inch lift and new 38s but no time to help out. If you wait till after the weekend I can give you a hand

yea anything more than a 2" lift and you need to throw down some serious money on a ZJ. Just doing the 2" to clear some 32" tires, if it still rubs, will start cutting away at the fenders first...

[96GrandAMGT]

iv got 2" coil spacers on my 93 zjay... took about 4-5 hours to do and hook i went to pnp for them

[tubby89]

I'll come out for this run. Is it just to the falls or are we headed to Margaret Lake also?:dunno:

[Cueman]

Originally posted by zipdoa


just some universal tow hooks that bolt in eh?

Hit a junk yard... You can buy a set of hooks from Princess auto for like $10... but there will be no where to mount them on your body.

You need the brackets too. Took me a couple visits to find a set... but it's a helluva lot better than spending almost $200 for new ones. PNP charges like $5/side I believe.

[Dean403]

Originally posted by Cueman


Hit a junk yard... You can buy a set of hooks from Princess auto for like $10... but there will be no where to mount them on your body.

You need the brackets too. Took me a couple visits to find a set... but it's a helluva lot better than spending almost $200 for new ones. PNP charges like $5/side I believe.

The beauty of having a full frame I suppose. Bolt right into the frame and call it a day.

I'm out on this run - got called in to work.

[CelicaST-162]

Jay, you in for this run? See you guys at 8am tommorow morning.
Weather forecast calls for 8degrees!

[Alak]

Im in, 8AM Crowfoot A&W. Red Land Rover.

[barmanjay]

Originally posted by CelicaST-162
Jay, you in for this run? See you guys at 8am tommorow morning.
Weather forecast calls for 8degrees!

see you there,.. fyi: I'm in the dog house because of this run

[Alak]

Me too. Wife wasnt impressed she was missing sunday all you can eat brunch. I told her she had a car and she was more than welcome to go. That made her even more impressed.


I have the feeling shes setting me up for something. Probably wants me to buy her diamonds or some shit.

Im leaving now see you lads there!

[CelicaST-162]

Originally posted by barmanjay


see you there,.. fyi: I'm in the dog house because of this run

You said you were going to come if you were allowed to. You were in fact NOT allowed to go but went anyways! *Fist Bump* LOL

Today was a great run, it turned fun near the end with the river crossings and the big hill. To top it off, I am sure ALL of us were waiting for the mud to thaw out to sling mud to cap off the day.

Looking forward for the pictures.

[96GrandAMGT]

Had an awsome time thanks guys for helping me bring in my bday like this! it was great!:clap:

[barmanjay]

hahaha,.. took $15 to wash off all the mud :D

[Alak]

I parked it in the driveway for all the kids that walk to school in the morning to see.


Tomorrow I get to parade around in it for a parts run.

[5000Audi]

Pics pics pics let's see some guys

[VetteRacin]

http://www.new.facebook.com/album.php?aid=229670&id=877590275

[barmanjay]

This time was fun :D

brought the rice cooker and had some great kokohu rose extra fancy rice with kikoman soyasauce

My daughters had the camera the whole time except for when I wanted some panorama view pics.

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^Me being McGyver on a busted rad fan^

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^this is what happens with the window rolled down just a bit^

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[Dean403]

That's a lot less mud than I expected to see.

[Alak]

It was all frozen all morning. With the healing power of the sun, we saw some mud at the end of the day. It was enough to leave a smile on your face.


There was alot more snow drifts and banks than I expected to see though.

[Alak]

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[CelicaST-162]

I am contemplating sneaking into an automatic wash, let it do the pre-dirty work before I do. Haha :)

[ZMan2k2]

How do you guys think my truck would perform out there? It's an '06 Tacoma, stock height, open diffs, BFG AT's.

[CelicaST-162]

Originally posted by ZMan2k2
How do you guys think my truck would perform out there? It's an '06 Tacoma, stock height, open diffs, BFG AT's.

I think you'll be fine out there. Wheel within your limits and your're good to go. Is your's a double cab long box? Many folks who went yesterday had open diffs.

BTW, my DD is a 99 4Runner as well...love it!

[barmanjay]

Originally posted by ZMan2k2
How do you guys think my truck would perform out there? It's an '06 Tacoma, stock height, open diffs, BFG AT's.

I think you would have a good time

the white cherokee only has a 2" spacer and 31's

your stock 06 would have the same clearance

I have open diffs and I believe I was the only one who didn't get stuck :D

and it was too bad for the most capable rig there, had to leave due to rad fan,.. at least my mcgyver job got him home.

he had locked front and arb rear, could climb just about anything

[Alak]

Originally posted by barmanjay


I think you would have a good time

the white cherokee only has a 2" spacer and 31's

your stock 06 would have the same clearance

I have open diffs and I believe I was the only one who didn't get stuck :D

and it was too bad for the most capable rig there, had to leave due to rad fan,.. at least my mcgyver job got him home.

he had locked front and arb rear, could climb just about anything

I would have loved to see him in a little more action. Im looking forward to wheeling with him in Mclean.



When it comes to getting stuck, Theres a fine line between just being stupid and challanging yourself. I got stuck a couple times, but it was because I tried. Sometimes you just cant do it, or just dont make it.

[ZMan2k2]

Thanks guys. I may give this a shot next time. Only thing in my way is the Wife Acceptance Factor.:D I'll keep an eye on upcoming threads.

[TKRIS]

Put some light cooking oil in a spray bottle and give your inner fenders and whatnot a good coating before you head offroad next time. Makes the mud much easier to wash off the next day.
Looks like you guys had fun. I miss my Jeep...

[ZMan2k2]

Originally posted by CelicaST-162


I think you'll be fine out there. Wheel within your limits and your're good to go. Is your's a double cab long box? Many folks who went yesterday had open diffs.

BTW, my DD is a 99 4Runner as well...love it!

Yeah it is a DC long bed. Do you think that would make a difference? I noticed that most of what you guys wheel are short-wheelbased SUV's, I just don't think my wife would let me run with her 4Runner:D .

[CelicaST-162]

Originally posted by ZMan2k2


Yeah it is a DC long bed. Do you think that would make a difference? I noticed that most of what you guys wheel are short-wheelbased SUV's, I just don't think my wife would let me run with her 4Runner:D .

You'll be fine for the most part. Your breakover angle will be less because you're a longer wheelbase.

If you're finicky about scratches then I would think twice about taking it out to Mclean. However, Waiparous has less schrubs that stick out onto the trails.

Anyone got action shots of the Pathfinder?

Alak? :D

[Alak]

Originally posted by CelicaST-162


Anyone got action shots of the Pathfinder?

Alak? :D

Ask and you shall receive.

http://s208.photobucket.com/albums/bb296/Alakseifer/?action=view&current=DSCF5234.flv

Most of the videos didnt turn out well. That camera take wicked photos, but video was an after thought.

[Dean403]

Anyone know when the next trip is? Also, when might the trails be a bit more dry?

[CelicaST-162]

Originally posted by Dean403
Anyone know when the next trip is? Also, when might the trails be a bit more dry?

When it's dry it won't be that much fun. Right now is melting season.

[Alak]

I might be up for a run at the beginning of next month. Sunday April 5th I think?

I got a bit of work I have to do on the truck so we'll see. I'd like to wheel with the Pathy (forget your name) and the Raider again.

[CelicaST-162]

Originally posted by Alak
I might be up for a run at the beginning of next month. Sunday April 5th I think?

I got a bit of work I have to do on the truck so we'll see. I'd like to wheel with the Pathy (forget your name) and the Raider again.

Name is Vic :)

I won't be going out for the remainder of this month. I have been neglecting attention to my summer car which I need to get working on if I want to drive it soon.

I may be up for a run April 5th, but I have a birthday the day before soo we shall see as the date nears.

[Dean403]

Originally posted by CelicaST-162


When it's dry it won't be that much fun. Right now is melting season.

That all depends on your idea of fun I suppose. :)

[jonnycat]

Great videos of the Rover on your photbucket account. That thing is a tank. :thumbsup:

[Dean403]

Originally posted by jonnycat
Great videos of the Rover on your photbucket account. That thing is a tank. :thumbsup:

+1 :thumbsup:

[CelicaST-162]

Originally posted by Dean403


That all depends on your idea of fun I suppose. :)

I like technical trails if that's what you like too...:)

[dieselpower91]

It was nice to meet you Alak.
Fun times as always. I should be up for another trip in early April.

I am looking to forward to Maclean and some technical trails again!

[Sprockett]

That Raider looks sweet.

Can't believe I haven't out with you guys this winter. Looking forward to summer.

[Alak]

Originally posted by jonnycat
Great videos of the Rover on your photbucket account. That thing is a tank. :thumbsup:

Thanks! I've had all sorts of adventures with that thing. Im looking forward to many years behind the wheel.

It needs better gearing and some protection upgrades. Its the best rig I've owned, just.....really expensive to maintain sometimes. They are great once you fix all the initial reliability problems.


People often ask me what I would have bought instead of a LR. I always say Toyota, only because its reliable. :thumbsup:

[Dean403]

Originally posted by CelicaST-162


I like technical trails if that's what you like too...:)

I enjoy technical trails, but not rock crawling necessarily. Wider muddy trails are not all that entertaining to me, though snowy trails are something I'd like to try. Sadly, the truck just wasn't ready for the March 1 run.

I'm also a big fan of navigating through not-so-difficult to semi-difficult trails with little concern for branches scraping the paint etc. in search of hard to find sights.

[96GrandAMGT]

im not sure when ill go out again.... i had a great time wheeling with everyone glad the alak was there with his winch in case i needed his help, id like to see more of the XJ, that thing was sweet!

ah well we shall see if i make it the next time or not

[Khalil.e]

http://s208.photobucket.com/albums/bb296/Alakseifer/?action=view&current=PG01_M039.flv

WTFBBQ :eek: :eek:

That was wild :bigpimp:

[Dean403]

Originally posted by Khalil.e
http://s208.photobucket.com/albums/bb296/Alakseifer/?action=view&current=PG01_M039.flv

WTFBBQ :eek: :eek:

That was wild :bigpimp:

That was pretty awesome. I would be deeply concerned about water being sucked into the intake at that depth.

[Alak]

Land Rover thought of everything when they placed the airbox in the engine bay, and it only sucks air in from between the inner and outer fenders. It gives you that extra bit of depth and time to maintain the title wave.

I did at one point suck up a bit of mud in that hole that day (that was like the 3rd run).

The filter stopped all but some stray particles and my MAS Airflow Sensor needed replacement. It wasnt a big deal, but a snorkel is definately on the list this year.

[tubby89]

I just want to thank everyone for putting up with me, and my rad/fan issue on that run. I am sorry for slowing things down a bit. I am very grateful to Jay for his makeshift fan fix! I totally enjoyed wheeling with a great bunch of guys. I would like to go out with you guys again, as I fixed my cooling issues. I took it out on Saturday to Waiporous and wheeled with two clubs. The XJ performed flawlessly, and I treated it like hotel furniture on the way to the falls and the lake.

Thanks again!:clap:

[dieselpower91]

We should plan a trip in early to mid April.
I need to go beat on the Raider some more.
Hopefully my Superwinch manual hubs will arrive soon!

Nice wheeling with everyone, we seem to have a good crew.

Tubby89, glad you made it home alright. Nice to meet you as well.
Any pics/specs of the 69' Chevelle?

[Alak]

Originally posted by tubby89
I just want to thank everyone for putting up with me, and my rad/fan issue on that run. I am sorry for slowing things down a bit. I am very grateful to Jay for his makeshift fan fix! I totally enjoyed wheeling with a great bunch of guys. I would like to go out with you guys again, as I fixed my cooling issues. I took it out on Saturday to Waiporous and wheeled with two clubs. The XJ performed flawlessly, and I treated it like hotel furniture on the way to the falls and the lake.

Thanks again!:clap:


Hilarious thing happend the other day. I walked out into my backyard for the first time since the snow melted and there was about 3 Electric Radiator Fans laying on the ground left from the last tenants.

I had a good chuckle.

[tubby89]

My kingdom for a horse....or an electric fan! LOL:facepalm:

[dieselpower91]

Originally posted by Alak



Hilarious thing happend the other day. I walked out into my backyard for the first time since the snow melted and there was about 3 Electric Radiator Fans laying on the ground left from the last tenants.

I had a good chuckle.

Any of them still work? I want to do an e-fan on my Raider and I am trying to refrain from stealing the one from my poor poor Nova.

[CelicaST-162]

Alak, what dimensions are the E-fans.

Vic

[barmanjay]

Haha,.. I'm interested too,.. LOL

[Alak]

I threw two of them out, but I think theres one left. Its pretty big, probably off a taurus or something. I'll check to see if it works if I remember today.

[RotaryPower]

Dang, dissapointed I missed this.
I wouldn't mind coming out on the next one, see how the xj does in something other than snow.

Looked like you guys had a good time:burnout:

[CelicaST-162]

Originally posted by RotaryPower
Dang, dissapointed I missed this.
I wouldn't mind coming out on the next one, see how the xj does in something other than snow.

Looked like you guys had a good time:burnout:

Hopefully next time you'll make it out, If memory serves me correct I mentioned our 4x4 shenanigans to you on the Beyond winter meet correct?

[RotaryPower]

I think you did mention it, that was when a whopping 3 of us showed up.
:rofl:

[CelicaST-162]

Originally posted by RotaryPower
I think you did mention it, that was when a whopping 3 of us showed up.
:rofl: On these 4x4 outings, there's always more than 3 vehicles that show up:D