Wattagans 23-01-10

[TRBN8R]

Hey Jeepers with an itchy foot, ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

What about a C grade trip with a dash of B's to Wattagans on Saturday the 23rd January 2010. I propose Steve T take up the role of tour guide as he knows The Wattagans like the back of his hand. Sorry to say Steve T had to withdraw due to work commitments and he recommended Wolfe to guide us around the tracks.

Please post up if interested.

Guests welcome

Rendezvous Point-- @ the old truck weight station on the Pacific Hwy,Berowra Heights,
RV Time-- 0730 Hrs depart 0800 Hrs
Have/bring-- Own recovery gear, recovery points F/Rear,CB Channel 15, food/drink of choice,
Grade-- "C+"/ "B"
Max no of Jeeps: 12

If running late or cancelling on the last minute please ring me on 0405801230.

Cheers
Mani



The Team so far

1. TRBN8R
2. HUNNO
3. MARCUS
4. MIRAZ
5. DK
6. WOLFIE
7. BEN (Guest)
8. STEVE C
9. NINONGUYEN (Guest)
10. RUBIROCKCLIMBER
11. HUNTY
12. PURA VIDA

[Hunno]

Mani,
You can count me in.

Chris

[marcus]

count me in for this one mate

[D.K.]

Sounds good, Im in.

[Miraz]

Sounds good to me...

[Wolfe]

i'll put my hand up

[marcus]

i have a mate at work who has just started here
that wants to come he wants to join the club
Ben has a jk 4 door nicely done up so please add him to the list

[TRBN8R]

i have a mate at work who has just started here
that wants to come he wants to join the club
Ben has a jk 4 door nicely done up so please add him to the list


Done Mate

[SteveC]

Count me in for the trip thanks

[Pura Vida]

Count me in. I assume the Jeep limit is no longer 12 since there are already about 17 Jeeps already confirmed.

[Pura Vida]

I also plan on driving to Port Stephens instead of back to Sydney Saturday night so I can drive on the beach on Sunday if anyone wants to join. I'll be coming back to Sydney Sunday night.

[TRBN8R]

Count me in. I assume the Jeep limit is no longer 12 since there are already about 17 Jeeps already confirmed.


The Team so far

1. TRBN8R
2. HUNNO
3. MARCUS
4. MIRAZ
5. DK
6. WOLFIE
7. BEN (Guest)
8. STEVE C
9. NINONGUYEN (Guest)
10. RUBIROCKCLIMBER
11. HUNTY
12. PURA VIDA



Hi Mate

I think u counted wrong the team is only 12 including you. And the trip is full.

C ya All on Saturday.

Keep me informed if anyone is running late or pulling out.
Cheers

[sbadman]

Don't forget to bring me back a trip report and plenty of pics! It would really make my day :)

[D.K.]

Hey Mani,

so whereabouts is this old weigh station? Is it before or after the turn-off onto Berowra Waters Rd? Never used this spot as a meet-up point before.

[Pura Vida]

Yeah, if anyone knows GPS coordinates for it or an address recognized by a GPS for it, please post it. The nearest intersecting road with Pacific Highway would work as well.

Ben

My Jeep's name is Pura Vida

[SteveC]

Weigh Station????? Can you actually stop there? Especially as it's a 100k zone from memory.

[sbadman]

Yeah, if anyone knows GPS coordinates for it or an address recognized by a GPS for it, please post it. The nearest intersecting road with Pacific Highway would work as well.

Ben

My Jeep's name is Pura Vida


Here's a google maps link

http://maps.google.com.au/?ie=UTF8&ll=-33.61143,151.158966&spn=0.002039,0.004123&t=h&z=19

Quickest way there is to take the Berowra turnoff from the F3 then head north up the Pacific Highway

[Wolfe]

I hope all you victims friends wont mind the if the tracks are HARDCORE easy

http://<a href="http://media.photobucket.com/image/hardcore gif/moonlit-sonnet/Icons/hardcoregummi.gif?o=19" target="_blank"><img src="http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb315/moonlit-sonnet/Icons/hardcoregummi.gif" border="0"></a>

[casey]

Weigh Station????? Can you actually stop there? Especially as it's a 100k zone from memory.


its an old weigh station - no longer in use.

[Wolfe]

Weigh Station????? Can you actually stop there? Especially as it's a 100k zone from memory.


its an old weigh station - no longer in use.


Spoil sport, I was looking forward to the stories of someone shooting through the new waystation at 110 kph

[goldeneagle05]

Its on the pacific hwy just a driver and pitching wedge from my place, it is now a truck stop and headquarters for bush fire fighters, note the big windmill. Im working you bastards >:( >:( >:(

[D.K.]

Looking at Google - it looks like it sits between two forks in the northbound road. Does it matter which fork you take to enter?

[Hunno]

It is approx. 2km north of Berowra Station, in the fork between the Old Pacific Hwy & the the Nth bound on Ramp to the F3.
If you are coming from the south go

*onto the F3 at Wahroonga,

* take 2nd exit Sign Posted Berowra Exit(appox. 8mins from Wahroonga).

*Up the ramp turn Left to Traffic Lights.

*Turn Right onto Pacific Hwy, pass to Shell & Mobil Servo's

*Straight through the Traffic Lights & Pedestrian Crossing Lights(station on right & Berowra Fencing on Left)

*2km Straight ahead.

[Pura Vida]

I see on the Watagans website that there are picnic areas with public gas BBQ's. Are you guys planning on bringing BBQ lunch or cold lunch?

Pura Vida

[Wolfe]

Usually the new guy brings enough food for every one






















Nah just joking, we normally don't stop long for lunch, so its usually just sandwiches and snacks but I have seen everything from tailgate gas cookers to pie warmers and bring LOTS of water. You'll find there a lots of stopping and starting so there always an opportunity for snack breaks

[Wolfe]

Has everyone got recovery points front and rear?

[SteveC]

Funny... last night on 4wd TV they featured the Wattagans...did any one recognise the tracks they did?
any way... It's going to be a very hot day tomorrow, so prepare for it.
I beleive there is a fire ban as well..
but should be a great day out

[Pura Vida]

I've got the front and rear rear recovery points that come standard on the TJ, which I read in one of Mani's previous posts are sufficient.

I've also got the required 2 watt CB radio, 11 and 8 ton snatch straps , 2x 4.5 ton shackles.

[reyzor]

I've got the front and rear rear recovery points that come standard on the TJ, which I read in one of Mani's previous posts are sufficient.

I've also got the required 2 watt CB radio, 11 and 8 ton snatch straps , 2x 4.5 ton shackles.


sufficient is not rated...

[Steve F]

I've got the front and rear rear recovery points that come standard on the TJ, which I read in one of Mani's previous posts are sufficient.

I've also got the required 2 watt CB radio, 11 and 8 ton snatch straps , 2x 4.5 ton shackles.


The TJ ones are only tiedown points not recovery points, they're pretty dodgey and not safe for a decent snatch recovery. The JK ones are recovery points if I remember rightly. Do you have a towbar, that works fine at the rear.

Cheers
Steve

[TRBN8R]

I've got the front and rear rear recovery points that come standard on the TJ, which I read in one of Mani's previous posts are sufficient.

I've also got the required 2 watt CB radio, 11 and 8 ton snatch straps , 2x 4.5 ton shackles.


Mate I was talking about the Jk. My bad I didn't check what car u drive.

[marcus]

did they give you any idea as to what it might be ??
fingers crossed for something cheap and easy

[Miraz]

Ouch - Sorry V, hope it's nothing serious - if you're losing a lot of fluid from the front axle, then I'd get Jeep Assist to deliver it to the dealer, driving without any diff fluid could do more damage.

Big thanks to Hunty for noticing that I'd broken the bead on my front tyre before it became a serious problem...and to all for a great day out...

[SteveC]

Sorry to hear about your troubles Veronica
Well I got home safely with just 2 wheel drive. Yes folks I busted my front CV joint on the front drive shaft. I had to remove it.
THANK YOU EVERY ONE that supplied the tools and the help. I REALLY appreciate your patience and advice. Thanks guys! especially ,,,I think it was Hunty..

Any ideas on a replacement source?

That was the muddiest trip I’ve done, took me 2 hours of cleaning and that was the Jeep!

PS To make it worse- I lost a rear mud flap too and the wife said HOW much???? (The wife is NOT happy)

[marcus]

thank you all for a great day it was a great atmosphere ;D
thanks to Miraz for leading it and Manni for starting the trip
i am sorry to hear about the casualties :'(

[casey]

sounds like another eventful day in the Watagans ;)

[Hunno]

thank you all for a great day it was a great atmosphere ;D
thanks to Miraz for leading it and Manni for starting the trip
i am sorry to hear about the casualties :'(



Just like to 2nd this.

And it nice to meet a couple more club members. Looking forward to the next one

[sbadman]

sounds like another eventful day in the Watagans ;)



It does indeed!

So who's writing me a trip report? :D

[sbadman]

that would be the last to arrive - who was Wolfe....
;D


Edit: Very good :)

[Wolfe]

that would be the last to arrive - who was Wolfe....
;D


Greeeaaaaaaat! ::)


we done climb hill, we done gone down hill, v broke something, dave broke something, new guy almost fall in mud, pretty girls, very hot, drink lots of water, radiator hose done broked, fix hose, car hot,
the end :)

[Miraz]

that would be the last to arrive - who was Wolfe....
;D


Greeeaaaaaaat! ::)


we done climb hill, we done gone down hill, v broke something, dave broke something, new guy almost fall in mud, pretty girls, very hot, drink lots of water, radiator hose done broked, fix hose, car hot,
the end :)


Photographs didn't come out - you're going to need to draw some pictures to illustrate the story....

[TRBN8R]

Hey Wolfie
Luv ur way of trip reporting. New guy PuraVida did a great job with his nearly stock TJ with Nearly bald 31inch ATs. I just cudnt imagine how capable a stock TJ can be. It was his first trip as well.

Guys
Sorry to hear the damage done to the Jeeps. Hope Pura Vida made it ok to Stockton. Boy it was a good trip . But the casualty list was a bit bad. Veronica: upside down steering, busted axle seal, Busted tyre, Steve C: Busted CV and drive shaft.

Guests liked the trip and enjoyed it we probably have 2 new club members out of them.

I need a way to log and remember the trip routes but dont have the money for an expensive GPS at this time. Any suggestions welcome.

Cheers
Mani

[Wolfe]

that would be the last to arrive - who was Wolfe....
;D


Greeeaaaaaaat! ::)


we done climb hill, we done gone down hill, v broke something, dave broke something, new guy almost fall in mud, pretty girls, very hot, drink lots of water, radiator hose done broked, fix hose, car hot,
the end :)


Photographs didn't come out - you're going to need to draw some pictures to illustrate the story....


My camera broke also so heres a picture as requested

Mani, if you like I could draw you a map




http://www.sydneyjeepclub.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5032&g2_serialNumber=2&g2_GALLERYSID=a9eb0f77c93b914c1113045779de9d13

[Wolfe]

Mani you forgot my busted radiator hose and jeffs tyre losing a bead

[SteveC]

I think the new visitor Nino took some great photos, cant wait till we see them.

[Steve F]

that would be the last to arrive - who was Wolfe....
;D


Greeeaaaaaaat! ::)


we done climb hill, we done gone down hill, v broke something, dave broke something, new guy almost fall in mud, pretty girls, very hot, drink lots of water, radiator hose done broked, fix hose, car hot,
the end :)


Photographs didn't come out - you're going to need to draw some pictures to illustrate the story....


My camera broke also so heres a picture as requested

Mani, if you like I could draw you a map




http://www.sydneyjeepclub.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5032&g2_serialNumber=2&g2_GALLERYSID=a9eb0f77c93b914c1113045779de9d13


You took the cat as well!!! Looks like the whole Wolfie family went ;)

Wish I could have made this trip, I need to get the XJ back on the road and stopping to chat with you guys up at Berowra just made it worse. Looking forward to the pics.

Cheers
Steve

[Hunno]

that would be the last to arrive - who was Wolfe....
;D


Greeeaaaaaaat! ::)


we done climb hill, we done gone down hill, v broke something, dave broke something, new guy almost fall in mud, pretty girls, very hot, drink lots of water, radiator hose done broked, fix hose, car hot,
the end :)


Photographs didn't come out - you're going to need to draw some pictures to illustrate the story....


My camera broke also so heres a picture as requested

Mani, if you like I could draw you a map




http://www.sydneyjeepclub.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5032&g2_serialNumber=2&g2_GALLERYSID=a9eb0f77c93b914c1113045779de9d13


Does this mean we have no footage of Dan & everything in his world Hanging upside down trying to connect to his recovery piont without getting wet/muddy???

[Cpage66]

Any ideas on a replacement source?





Hardy Spicer

Address
37A Heathcote Rd
Moorebank
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Ph:
(02) 9600 6333

[Wolfe]

that would be the last to arrive - who was Wolfe....
;D


Greeeaaaaaaat! ::)

I may have to draw that also
we done climb hill, we done gone down hill, v broke something, dave broke something, new guy almost fall in mud, pretty girls, very hot, drink lots of water, radiator hose done broked, fix hose, car hot,
the end :)


Photographs didn't come out - you're going to need to draw some pictures to illustrate the story....


My camera broke also so heres a picture as requested

Mani, if you like I could draw you a map




http://www.sydneyjeepclub.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5032&g2_serialNumber=2&g2_GALLERYSID=a9eb0f77c93b914c1113045779de9d13


Does this mean we have no footage of Dan & everything in his world Hanging upside down trying to connect to his recovery piont without getting wet/muddy???



I may have to draw that also

[Wolfe]

this is the view from dans exhaust pipe

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:qB5Dx8TmSVBnbM:http://www.dakhi.com/mirrorim1.gif

[Hunno]

this is the view from dans exhaust pipe

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:qB5Dx8TmSVBnbM:http://www.dakhi.com/mirrorim1.gif


Very clever,

However I did notice the bubbles were coming from the other side of the car, other wise this mught have been a good way to deliver carbon dioxcide straight in.

[Hunty]

Sorry to hear about your troubles Veronica
Well I got home safely with just 2 wheel drive. Yes folks I busted my front CV joint on the front drive shaft. I had to remove it.
THANK YOU EVERY ONE that supplied the tools and the help. I REALLY appreciate your patience and advice. Thanks guys! especially ,,,I think it was Hunty..

Any ideas on a replacement source?

That was the muddiest trip I’ve done, took me 2 hours of cleaning and that was the Jeep!

PS To make it worse- I lost a rear mud flap too and the wife said HOW much???? (The wife is NOT happy)


Hi Steve - yes u r right twas me (Hunty) under the 4by with u - i was quite impressed with your composure - i thought you took things remarkably well given the facts - oh and the white tshirt you were wearing! was a touch of class - lol - I hope you can get another cv and boot for a reasonable price - i think thats all you will need to fix it - cheers Hunty
ps - I had a blast SJC rocks - I will join as soon as I move back to Sydney (March hopefully)

[Wolfe]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRG6E51vBus

[Wolfe]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqQLRUEELDg

[Wolfe]

Interesting angle



http://www.sydneyjeepclub.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5038&g2_serialNumber=2&g2_GALLERYSID=a9eb0f77c93b914c1113045779de9d13

[Hunty]

I managed to get the following video of Geoff giving it a good go - he's got some Big Balls and some serious driving skills
cheers Hunty
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxl92ZD4YRE




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[Hunty]

Thanx Mani for the invite
Jacqui & I had a great day - it was my first time out with a Jeep club (what an awesome sight - jeeps for days) Loved it - Jax and I will join the SJC soon
cheers Hunty
http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv217/ashunty/IMG_0078.jpg

[reyzor]

looks like it was a good trip....what tracks did you gusy do?

[Wolfe]

I have a detailed trip report coming in the feb mag, unless you need details now?

[Hunno]

Just a quick note

Very impressed with Pura Vida's Stock TJ, road tyres, with 3 passengers & 1st time 4wding.

Couple of bogges & step learning curve.

Well done.

Hope to see you again & hope Stockton went well.

[Pura Vida]

Thanks again guys. We all had a great time on the trip. I’ll join the club next time I go on a trip.

So who’s got pictures of the girls holding me upside down by my belt while with my head in the mud while attaching the shackle in the back?

Ben

[Maggie]

The easiest way to join the club is to join online by Paypal, or come to a meeting. The first one for the year is at Regents Park Bowling Club on 3rd Feb.

Unfortunately, either the secretary or the treasurer do not always go on trips so joining on a trip would not be an option.

Hope to see you as a member soon and glad you enjoyed your day with the Club.

Maggie.

[Wolfe]

Thanks again guys. We all had a great time on the trip. I’ll join the club next time I go on a trip.

So who’s got pictures of the girls holding me upside down by my belt while with my head in the mud while attaching the shackle in the back?

Ben

yes i've got plenty of pics and videos which i'll upload tonite

[Wolfe]

http://www.sydneyjeepclub.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5046&g2_serialNumber=2&g2_GALLERYSID=a9eb0f77c93b914c1113045779de9d13 (http://www.sydneyjeepclub.com/index.php?action=gallery&g2_itemId=5045)

[casey]

http://www.sydneyjeepclub.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5046&g2_serialNumber=2&g2_GALLERYSID=a9eb0f77c93b914c1113045779de9d13 (http://www.sydneyjeepclub.com/index.php?action=gallery&g2_itemId=5045)

haha.

(thats the first time ive seen the doors off a jeep on a club trip)

[Miraz]

I have to confess that I did have a certain amount of sympathy with his predicament...given this was taken in exactly the same spot 10 months ago

http://www.sydneyjeepclub.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2057&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=6418743a410a6742b615dd2e5df1be81

[Wolfe]

I have to confess that I did have a certain amount of sympathy with his predicament...given this was taken in exactly the same spot 10 months ago

http://www.sydneyjeepclub.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2057&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=6418743a410a6742b615dd2e5df1be81


But when you did it, I was the only one wearing a bikini under their clothes

[Miraz]

You might think that, but I couldn't possibly comment...

[SteveC]

Im sure there are more good photos to come.. yeah

[Steve F]

I've split this thread and moved 'Some' of it to the Club Memebers only section to protect the innocent ;)

Cheers
Steve

[CraigB]

When you follow the wolf, hold tight to his tail...

...Fire on Water people.

[MOP44R]

Hi Guys,

Sorry for the very late response to the trip had a few family issues arise.

V hope all works out, maybe an excuse if they say no to warranty to get better quality aftermarket parts then the small Jeep stuff they are probably going to put back on and charge the Earth.

My only damage to come from the weekend was a smashed front drivers side bushwacker flare from the 35's flexing and not having enough room under the guards, which I cant replace on its own, have to purchase another 4 but at least I will have spares. Good excuse to get that 4" Ive been day dreaming about.

I have a few photos of the day I will up load when my internet is back on at home after moving.

Cant wait for another day like that, Jeff Thanks mate the tracks were GREAT and Thanks Mani for organising.

Cheers Guys


BEN