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Zig Zag trip - Sunday April 6, 2008
Meet at Richmond McDonalds at 7:45am or at the Zig Zag Carpark around 9:00am
Bring:
CB radio (we are on ch 15)
2x rated shackles
a snatch strap
a camera to take photos/videos of yourself and others getting awesome :)
BYO lunch, snacks, drinks.
Grade: C grade with options
Reply here if you are attending
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Here's a map of where the Richmond Maccas is:
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=69+March+St,+Richmond,+NSW+2753
and here's a map of the Zig Zag meet up location if you haven't been before:
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=clarence,+lithgow,+nsw,+au&ie=UTF8&z=13&iwloc=addr
(I think thats it..)
I'm in.
We posted almost at the same time Casey. I have deleted my post seeing you had the pretty picture to go with it. :D.
Stephen T.
tentative, but looking positive at this stage... will confirm tomorrow
monsterjeep
03-04-08, 12:39 PM
Me and the family will be there if my new shocks show up in time.
Will let you know by saturday
sir_camel
03-04-08, 01:16 PM
:( can't make it
jeepthing
03-04-08, 01:22 PM
Was half way through writing a Yes reply....
...but then remembered my Jeeps at the panel beaters....
azasjeep
03-04-08, 01:41 PM
Sorry will be taking my jeep on its maiden voyage to stockton, havent been up there since i sold my disco, so i will be busy smashing cans :)
Awwww, Once again! :'(
Mim has us booked in for "brunch" with friends on Sunday. That pretty much ruins the whole day for me.
I told if she keeps booking us in for "brunch" then we will have to sell the JEEP and get a discovery or something :o ;D :o ;D
The worst thing is that I've given the Green Dozer a 2" lift and pick up the new ARB front winch bar tomorrow.
Would have been nice to play with the new set up.......
Have a great day guys. ;)
sounds like you're getting a pretty sweet setup there dave - cant wait to see it in action next time you're out on the trails :)
The 2" lift with the Rubicon Express MonoTube shockers from WOODERS were a great investment. ;)
The car handles heaps better on and off road.
We camped up at Newnes over the Easter long weekend and tested the car out at Zig Zag and on some other tracks we explored.
Just AWESOME ;D
Will post some pics on another thread when we download them :D
Sorry for momentarily hi-jacking this thread :P
ok.. will be there (Blue TJ. will also have mate/sptr with me)
Also have a mate (new member to be) coming with... XJ Cherry
Case, will PM you my contact
hey guys im thinking of coming but have to be back home (inner west) at around 6ish. what time do you think we will be heading back? i might not be able to get on the net this arvo so if someone and send me a text 0410 578 355 to let me know. thanks very much
SMS sent vinnie, inc contact numbers.. ;)
Hi guys, remember me, dave with the GU Patrol - I should be a bona fida jeep owner anyday now so I should be able to join in the fun :) :)
Looks like its going to be a good turn out for tomorrow :)
(and remember to change your clocks back an hour from DLS tonight ;) )
Forecast for Sunday
CENTRAL TABLELANDS
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDN10061.shtml#CT
Isolated showers or drizzle developing in the east, but remaining fine in the west. Early fog and local frost patches. A partly cloudy day with light to moderate east to southeast winds.
Lithgow: Chance shower/drizzle.
Min: 3 Max: 17
Look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow :)
monsterjeep
05-04-08, 10:39 PM
Sorry Guys we wont be able to make it :'(
Have a great day and will catch you on the next one.
Jayson & Bianca
a fun filled day all accounts... 8)
BIG thanks to Casey & Bec for calling the run, taking pics and picking up the tail..
HUGE thanks to SteveT for his assistance & guidance... I hope it's the CV? (and not axle related)
Reg!! ..mate.. very impressed with today's performance... and the wife smiled the whole way..
Vinnie.. the 'Jeep Wheelie King' with the lil'sister as quiet as a mouse... nice work and great driving with another TJ... these new fancy smancy push button ranglers need to be kept honest eh?!
and my mate Luke in the stock XJ with worn tyres... do i need mention?! hahaha... ignorance saw him through all the way, and he enjoyed every moment..
cutting the video footage does take a little while, but i'll get stuck into it tommorrow night..
I'll make a rounded clip and youtube it.. i'll also make a high-res DVD for the club.. and those involved on the day..
thanks again everyone and see you on the next..
Wade
a few snaps before my camera went flat... I'm sure becca got a stack on the trail
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Some nice looking rigs there,
WISH we could have joined you.
Can't wait for more reports and PICTURES ;D
sir_camel
07-04-08, 12:24 AM
nice n cold up there?
nice n cold up there?
the topless drive down there made us whimper a little.. got to the first descent and it starts to drizzle... on goes the roof.. and blue skies'n sunshine! go figure...
on the trail couldn't have asked for better weather really.. not cold nor hot
Hi All, just had to sign up after yesterdays efforts, being a passenger / vid taker has never been quite as fun as that.
Was great to meet you all, Vinnie, thanks for letting me jump on your car...(yep the rest of you will have to wait for the pic's)
Bec, thanks for keeping me company as I ran up and down the hills, trying to dodge jeeps and other debris, while attempting to document the run.
Wade, the amount of time & effort put into the rig truly paid off yesterday - glad you got to discover at least a 3rd of its potential ;D, look forward to being there as you discover the rest!
The rest of you great people, It was great to meet you, learn from your driving & experiences, and look forward to kicking tyres on the next one.
8)
The rest, awesome wheeling.
AWERSOME DAY!!!! BIG THANKS TO EVERYONE.
Steve T- thanks VERY much for your help on the tracks being our guide and helping me through that sticky situation i got myself into haha.
Casey and Rebecca- Always good company and showing that a standard rubi can preety much do anything, looking forward to the pics from Rebecca who always get out and takes great pictures.
Reg- well done for keeping the wife on her toes haha you drove really well.
Luke- Mate what can i say, talk about never give up. that nose dive in the first 10mins of driving was Gold!!!
Wade- Nice looking rig dude, good to see another TJ on the tracks and eating them up with easy, you got some good flex throught a couple of sections and just walked up the rock face with eaze.
Thanks to all the boys who jumped on the slide of my car to stop it from ending up on the roof. I think we can create a new sport of Jeep Surfing!!!! some crazy photos to come.
Big thanks again to everyone for a great day and looking forward to meeting everyone on the tracks again.
Cheers VINNIE
a few more phone'cam pics added.
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Look like a lot of fun was had on the day.
Sad I missed out on all the fun..... :'( :'( :'(
There's always next time :) :) :)
knocked up a quick clip....
http://youtube.com/watch?v=QLacohDK0Og
What a great day! :D
Just saw the video of Vinnie getting up on the rear wheels when backing off the rock step - that was awesome :D
Great to see everyone out there giving it a shot - especially newbies Reg and Lucas - you're going to be unstoppable once you get some muddies on that Cherokee!
Rebecca did an awesome job taking photos, they're all now up on my Flickr account: http://www.flickr.com/photos/caseyg/sets/72157604428507649/
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What a great day! :D
Just saw the video of Vinnie getting up on the rear wheels when backing off the rock step - that was awesome :D
Great to see everyone out there giving it a shot - especially newbies Reg and Lucas - you're going to be unstoppable once you get some muddies on that Cherokee!
Rebecca did an awesome job taking photos, they're all now up on my Flickr account: http://www.flickr.com/photos/caseyg/sets/72157604428507649/
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Rebecca certainly has an eye for pic's!, they came out well Casey, great driving too..
don't know why but youtube loaded up the clip and then cut the last 30secs off.....?!
will try upload again in full
azasjeep
09-04-08, 11:31 AM
Good to see the pretty blue jeep nice and dirty, Why do the wranglers always finish a trip the dirtiest?
You walked up that ledge to easy mate.
So are you happy with the jeep or did you come home with a list of new mods?
Good to see the pretty blue jeep nice and dirty, Why do the wranglers always finish a trip the dirtiest?
i don't know if it will ever be clean again.. i really couldn't be bothered.. i might just rock up to the cafe car wash and take a good book with me LOL
You walked up that ledge to easy mate.
So are you happy with the jeep or did you come home with a list of new mods?
is that a trick question?! of course.... rock skids coming, corner armour, warn tit winch, flatties, 38's, 5.7Ls1, etc etc etc HAHA!! ... for now i am content... it went really well..
It was comforting having the old brass (steveT) present.. you can't buy support & knowledge like that.. and seeming it's been a long while since i've been out there, it was very reassuring.. i tip my hat to the man ;)
the highlights were Vinnie and the dancing TJ, Reg and his senior wheeling and Lucas abusing the stock XJ..
hope you make the next one
rebecca
09-04-08, 12:01 PM
brilliant day =) thanks to all for providing the talent for the photos... esp. vinnie... a trip just isn't a trip unless someone needs to be rescued… also enjoyed there was lots of pilots and co-pilots on the trip which makes it that much more fun =)
wade - awesome video (and to daniel who shot the footage!)… would like to see more of SJC on youtube.
steve – hope you’re car is out of the sick bay… and notice I got the “no hands” shot =)
luke – what is written on your bonnet?? wicked performance on worn tyres btw
some of my favs:
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which blue one? :P
Rebecca was telling me that i went too fast up that ledge, she only got two photos in - before and after!
Always happy with The Colonel - although I think he's telling me that he wants some modifications done somewhere... managed to pop a few screws off the plastic airdam that is under the front bumper on that Zig Zag trip - also got a good sized dent in it whilst at Coffs too.
Casey.... DOOOO IT! ;D ;D ;D
rebecca
09-04-08, 03:31 PM
wade - you're not helping me out... my choice is to get the lift and muddies on first before the bar and winch...
REBECCA: "LIFT AND MUDDIES"
CASEY: "BAR AND WINCH"
REBECCA: "LIFT AND MUDDIES"
CASEY: "BAR AND WINCH"
i think i'd have to side with you on this one Bec...
after all if you have traction tyres there is less chance of getting bogged and needing the winch, and with the added height there's more bar clearance... ;D
Casey, please state your case? :P
wade - you're not helping me out... my choice is to get the lift and muddies on first before the bar and winch...
REBECCA: "LIFT AND MUDDIES"
CASEY: "BAR AND WINCH"
REBECCA: "LIFT AND MUDDIES"
CASEY: "BAR AND WINCH"
I got the MTR's first, then the lift, then the bar.
I now wish I'd gotten the lift before thinking of tyres. A nice set of 33's on there would be sweet now!
The HT's are gonna look very "pussy" when i put them back on! He He.
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sir_camel
09-04-08, 05:29 PM
Looks great Dave! Awesome phots too Rebecca!
azasjeep
09-04-08, 06:14 PM
we already have tyres
I side with Casey :) BAr and winch, then that makes the springs sag so you get long arms and a lift then the car looks awkward so you have to put 37s on it
Azza does make a strong point... not too far from the truth either LOL
haha, yeah, but nah, 37's would make everything way too easy and tracks would get boring too quickly. thats why i want to get a bar and winch before the lift and tyres - there hasn't been too many places that we've been stopped in the 32" AT's. if we did get stuck at least we'd have a winch to pull us out.
Trips are pretty uneventful if someone doesn't get stuck - you gotta admit that getting others or yourself out of a sticky situation is half the fun! :)
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