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Steven.Boyd
14-11-13, 12:01 PM
I would like to run a trip up to the Zig Zag / Pipeline area to do some exploring after the recent bush fires
Where Zig Zag / Pipeline
When Sunday 8th December 2013
Meet Richmond McDonlads March St, Richmond NSW
Time 7:30 For a 8am Departure
Grade C+ with B options. Some possible chicken tracks
I plan do to some exploring of the area so this trip would best suit drivers with moderate off road experience
Requirements -- recovery points Front/Rear, recovery gear, radio, Minimum 2'' Lift, food/drink of choice, camera.
This run is limited to 12 Jeeps Including leader
If you have any questions or quires contact --- Steven Boyd 0404 896 669 (tel:0404 896 669)
Attending:
1. Steven.Boyd
2. DLE068 David Elliot
3. Rubicon
4. Wallyd
5. fraz
6. Jeep11 Hayley & Handbrake (steve)
7. Jbrad
8. dobbo56 Doggy Dave
9. Morgan (visitor)
10. Steve C
11.
12.
Reserve
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Im in
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I'm keen, just sorting out some dates at the moment.
Look who wants to go flexing his new toy. Daddy wants to go play. Lol
Hey brother, count me in. Handbrake
I am having withdrawals, 2622 from the weekend LOL, my boss keeps catching me
uncaged123
14-11-13, 04:26 PM
Steve, please count me in.
Cheers
Put me in please Steve.
Eddy
dobbo56
14-11-13, 06:58 PM
Me Too Please, havnt been dirty for a long while. Doggy Dave.
Hi Steve, Add me to the list.
Hi Steve, Please add me also, before the list becomes full.. Thanks
Dieselcon
14-11-13, 11:37 PM
Yes please:)
Dieselcon
14-11-13, 11:39 PM
Wow this one filled very quickly...
Can you put me on as well please.
Steven.Boyd
15-11-13, 07:52 AM
Wow this one filled very quickly...
Sure did fill up quick.
Wil be good to explore the area
Look who wants to go flexing his new toy. Daddy wants to go play. Lol
Im guessing this is directed at me Dave? Yes, yes I do :encouragement: Hahaha
Steven.Boyd
16-11-13, 10:08 AM
Im guessing this is directed at me Dave? Yes, yes I do :encouragement: Hahaha
I have a great track in mind to test that new flex
Yeah mate it was. Only another 6 to go to fill the 7 seater JK.
Hahahaha
imagine that on the trails
Alex, r u running SS coils?
CRD stu flexi coils, but a custom built set to compensate for the weight.
redrubi
16-11-13, 06:26 PM
Not yet !! But soooooooooon!!!
rupicon
16-11-13, 07:05 PM
Con I get on the reserve list please
Cheers Roop
Yeah, crdstu are the ss flexi. Looking forward to seeing how they wwork
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Paul-JK
16-11-13, 08:31 PM
I've had the SS coils for about 18 months now and love them. Great ride and flex is fantastic and only limited by the shock length. I'm running 26" shocks as that's about as long as I wanted to go. I've got it running so that nothing hits anything else when flexing but the longer the shock and the more flex you get the harder that gets. I think my springs could cope with way way longer shocks though before they started to drop out.........in fact I know they could because they were a sh!t to fit even without the shocks connected.....or the LCS's or the driveshaft.......long coils! Any more flex and I'd need aftermarket control arms, new drive shafts and new rims with bigger offset so I'll stick with what I have before I need to remortgage the house.
Steven.Boyd
16-11-13, 09:57 PM
Con I get on the reserve list please
Cheers Roop
Of cause. No worries
Yes super comfortable ride, I feel like I'm driving the xtrail, just with a higher ride.
If we get more people we could potentially split the groups, I could run a group if you like Steve?
we don't want people to miss a day of fun.
Paul-JK
17-11-13, 06:02 PM
I'd love to come but it'll be our first weekend in our new house so SWMBO might have other ideas :grumpy:
While you're all out there having fun think of me unpacking boxes and having riveting conversations about which shade of some colour that I've never heard of she wants to paint the walls with. Damn good job she doesn't read these posts!
Steven.Boyd
17-11-13, 08:31 PM
If we get more people we could potentially split the groups, I could run a group if you like Steve?
we don't want people to miss a day of fun.
If we get a few more on the reserve list that could be a option. The the group gets to big we could just do power line track witch still offers some great challenges. If we get time we could do pipeline.
Last time dave and and I did pipeline it was very rutted out and wouldn't suit every one.
We will see how many we get and go from there.
Last time I came across a group doing pipeline it took them 3 hours with 7 4wds and that was only about 1km of the track
Last time I came across a group doing pipeline it took them 3 hours with 7 4wds and that was only about 1km of the track
Wow, last time i did pipeline, i did it in my old jk, unlocked in 5 mins
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Steven.Boyd
17-11-13, 08:45 PM
Wow, last time i did pipeline, i did it in my old jk, unlocked in 5 mins
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Dave and i did it on about 10min but it was getting very cut out. and has the potential to difficult for the longer wheel base of the 4 door.
Will see how many people we get and judge track conditions once we get there. If this rain keeps up could make for an interesting day even on powerlines
Paul-JK
17-11-13, 08:47 PM
Last time I did Pipeline it was a couple of years ago before the lift, with the old OE tyres, and in the wet. Sounds like it might be a little more challenging now. Would love to see how different it is now that I've got some height, some flex and some traction. I'll have to wait until next time though.
Last time I did pipeline we did it in 5 mins also, that was at jambo with a grand Cherokee also, lol
Steve F
17-11-13, 09:21 PM
Pipeline is one of those tracks, 5 mins with the right line or 20 mins or more if one of the steps is chewed out and you take the wrong line.
Cheers
Steve
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Steve. Put me on the list as a reserve please - yep really did fill up fast. Have the Jeep booked into Langs for regearing at the start of that week, so all going well might get a change to test out some new ratios. Jas
Steven.Boyd
17-11-13, 09:44 PM
All three steps were well chewed out when I did it about 2 months ago. We can assess the track once we get up there.
Hi Steve,
I'm also going to do the Swingbridge run on Satuday, I'm thinking about an overnight camp, Mani suggested, 'Lake Lyle camp site', then its just short run to Lithgow/ZigZag on sunday moring, Is there a meet point/meet time at ZigZag and I'll catch up with you there?
Thanks, Rob
uncaged123
03-12-13, 04:29 AM
Hi Steve, unfortunately I'll have to pull out, I have been volunteed to assist my other half with visiting family from overseas.
Cheers Rob
I'm out also, have to help the mrs with her open day at the gym...
Dammit I'll be surrounded by cheerleaders all day... It's a tough life
Arrgh.... Im out as well, bloke at work wanted to swap a Sunday and in a blonde moment i agreed...
Steven.Boyd
04-12-13, 07:07 PM
I am currently overseas. I will make the adjustments on my return tomorrow.
Looking forward to to hitting the trails.
A quick trup home to New Zuland broo? Lookin forward to catchin up!
Steven.Boyd
05-12-13, 09:00 PM
Just got back from overseas. Quick 7 nights in Hawaii
I have amended the list of people coming
I plan on leaving at 8am sharp!!! Please be on time
look forward to seeing you all on Sunday
Here's hoping I can get the cooling system done on saturday after work...
Steven.Boyd
06-12-13, 04:38 PM
Here's hoping I can get the cooling system done on saturday after work...
Please let me know by Saturday night if you can or can't make it.
Hi Steve,
I'm also going to do the Swingbridge run on Satuday, I'm thinking about an overnight camp, Mani suggested, 'Lake Lyle camp site', then its just short run to Lithgow/ZigZag on sunday moring, Is there a meet point/meet time at ZigZag and I'll catch up with you there?
Thanks, Rob
Hi Steve,
What time will you be getting to ZigZag, and where shall I catch up with you Guys?
Thanks, Rob
Steven.Boyd
06-12-13, 05:48 PM
Hi Steve,
What time will you be getting to ZigZag, and where shall I catch up with you Guys?
Thanks, Rob
I plan on leaving at 8am sharp. Should take a little over an hour to get there
the best place to meet is the carpark at ZigZag railway. Plan to be there around 9 - 9:30 as I plan to be aired down and on the trail by 9:30
Please let me know by Saturday night if you can or can't make it.
I'll be coming either way, only difference will be how much water I bring with me in the process. :P
Hi Steve
Won't be able to make it out for this one, have a good and safe trip.
Cheers,
Shefy.
Steve, I have to bail out of this trip mate.
Sorry guys.
Have fun
Eddy
rupicon
07-12-13, 05:21 PM
I will meet at zig zag see you then
Definitely going to make it. Will be at richmond maccas at 7:30
Steven.Boyd
07-12-13, 07:29 PM
I will meet at zig zag see you then
Sweet as see you there
Steven.Boyd
07-12-13, 07:30 PM
Definitely going to make it. Will be at richmond maccas at 7:30
See you at Richmond
Dieselcon
07-12-13, 10:23 PM
Sorry Guys but I must pull out…Family commitments have overridden my need to wheel :(
Great day on the trials thank to steve B and all the guys, current working on some photos and videos hope to have them posted soon
Here's Wally
??? There's no pic champ...
Hey Guys i just joined up,
Had a great time today and i really appreciate all the help you guys provided!
Morgz
dobbo56
08-12-13, 10:11 PM
Good on you Morgan, welcome to the SJC, Thanks to Steve for running the trip today, tested my ability that's for sure, Great bunch to go wheeling with. I tried to download some pics of Wally but it wont let me. I'll try facebook. Cheers, Doggy Dave..
2646I got this one off the iPad, more to come
http://youtu.be/Fmb4ZFGfVvA (http://youtu.be/Fmb4ZFGfVvA)
quick video from dash board Go Pro
It felt a lot slower than that!!!
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Dieselcon
08-12-13, 10:49 PM
2646I got this one off the iPad, more to come
Ouch... What's the story about this one;). We've all heard about the handbrake,,, what's this excuse.
Hope all are ok:)
http://youtu.be/Fmb4ZFGfVvA (http://youtu.be/Fmb4ZFGfVvA)
quick video from dash board Go Pro
What a vid! Steve - was that your choice of music? :P
All i wanted to do was cross up to see if the front relo bracket was hitting the chassis....
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Dieselcon
08-12-13, 10:55 PM
Will be looking forward to the trip report..
Was there much damage? That's the great thing about wranglers and their design ....they can take a beating
Dieselcon
08-12-13, 10:57 PM
All i wanted to do was cross up to see if the front relo bracket was hitting the chassis....
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I understand exactly I've done a few trips south just to test new lift and done something( but lucky not tipped her over) hope all can buff out;)
Dieselcon
08-12-13, 10:58 PM
Same thing ;)
No damage at all, landed on the roof rack, and the rack marked the paint on the hard top!!!!!
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Steve, thanks for the vid, and to all, thanks for the pics.... I have thick skin and am coping it from all people i know, especially my better half!!!!!
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Ladies and gentlemen we have the next recipient of the Bugger Award !!!!!
http://youtu.be/Fmb4ZFGfVvA (http://youtu.be/Fmb4ZFGfVvA)
quick video from dash board Go Pro
Would love to hear the original audio that went on in this video....
Shit, shit, shit .....
R u ok??
Still early days!!!
True but its going to take a lot to beat it
Would love to hear the original audio that went on in this video....
Steve was checking to see if his handbrake was on, & Hayley had her eyes closed cause she doesn't like Steve's driving so they both missed it.
'Ooops!" :drunk:
Was a shame I didnt make it along on Sunday (had to change my plans), but looks like you all had a fun day out...
LOLOL very funny, but the music you are hearing is what I have playing in the jeep, it's just one big party, and yes Hayley did spend some time outside the jeep but that was only for photos
http://www.flickr.com/photos/110960432@N02/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/110960432@N02/)
Hey guys, some photos from the weekend. Enjoy
rupicon
09-12-13, 07:24 PM
was a good day ,thanks to everyone
nitrobrent
09-12-13, 09:14 PM
Wheres Wally
2648
Was definitely a great day out! Hopefully I'll have some more done to the suspension for next time, be able to get the rear moving a little better. :highly_amused:
Have to say, I had a great trip. Good to see Morgz come alone as a newbie. I only found out that this was his third 4B trip late in the day. Mate good job, you handled everything with head held high. Your TJ will take you more places than you realize it is capable of until you do it a few more times. I hope you enjoyed your trip, having guides like SteveB there make the trip more enjoyable and a better learning experience. Thanks to all the crew, see you on the trails again soon. Jas
I had an awesome time, cant wait to go again especially now that ive ordered my disconnects!
I had an awesome time, cant wait to go again especially now that ive ordered my disconnects!
What was wrong with the track-side disconnects? haha
Dieselcon
17-12-13, 10:11 PM
Can someone send me the trip report via email :)
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