---+++ KIWI 4X4 CHALLENGE +++---

[williamhamilton]

Looking for a number of marshals for the weekend - drop an email to challenge@kiwi4x4.org.nz or PM me if interested.

cheers

W

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[williamhamilton]

Just added the eighth team to the site - still interested in pics, stories etc. see: http://kiwi4x4challenge.co.nz/

cheers

W

[taz01]

Heres a story for ya willie.........Its still farken raining............gunna be fun dude ....i pity the navi as i sit nice and cosy in the cab
i dont really pity the navi but im so pleased its not me....


Serious Note:
Take care on Moonshine Rd
30Km speed limit on Bulls Run Rd and Rallywoods Rd please

[cool__bananas]

i would like to know why there is a penalty for running 37s? is the person who made that rule simple or just stupid? if your gonna be all SWEET about it then you should make it a certain height under the diff head at 30psi tyre pressure or something because tyre size only goes up when diff size goes up, a suzuki on 35s is obviously going to dig shit loads further than a unimog with 35s on it isnt it? or do you need it explained more?

whos the COOL PERSON that made that any way?

[chevrolux]

i would like to know why there is a penalty for running 37s? is the person who made that rule simple or just stupid? if your gonna be all SWEET about it then you should make it a certain height under the diff head at 30psi tyre pressure or something because tyre size only goes up when diff size goes up, a suzuki on 35s is obviously going to dig shit loads further than a unimog with 35s on it isnt it? or do you need it explained more?

whos the COOL PERSON that made that any way?

dude i dont know who you are. Im sure your a good fella. But every post i see of yours your moaning about the rules. You moaned about the Costa Tough truck rules and now you're moaning about these ones. Dont want to fill this forum up wth a shit fight just making an observation.

[skid]

i would like to know why there is a penalty for running 37s? is the person who made that rule simple or just stupid? if your gonna be all SWEET about it then you should make it a certain height under the diff head at 30psi tyre pressure or something because tyre size only goes up when diff size goes up, a suzuki on 35s is obviously going to dig shit loads further than a unimog with 35s on it isnt it? or do you need it explained more?

whos the COOL PERSON that made that any way?

mitch if you are not happy with the rules then why are you bothering to enter at all

just turn up and have fun

you may actually enjoy yourself


p.s. don't go name calling those who are working hard behind the scenes to organise an event, otherwise you will just end up in the same boat as you are in trialing, where a few fellow competitors think you are an immature boy who doesn't deserve to be there.

I'm not saying that I think that, just stating the facts.

Pull the zip across your mouth and go have fun

[williamhamilton]

Pull the zip across your mouth and go have fun

Or keep going but make sure you bring along a HUGE bribe for the folk in funny fluro jackets (PM me if you would like some suggestions in that regard)

W

[haynzy]

i would like to know why there is a penalty for running 37s? is the person who made that rule simple or just stupid? if your gonna be all SWEET about it then you should make it a certain height under the diff head at 30psi tyre pressure or something because tyre size only goes up when diff size goes up, a suzuki on 35s is obviously going to dig shit loads further than a unimog with 35s on it isnt it? or do you need it explained more?

whos the COOL PERSON that made that any way?

Do you run 37's on ya trials buggy? why not?
coming from someone who ran 37's in last years tuff truck at costa, even if the penaltys had been applied it makes little difference when some of the stages take more than an hour, this is not like trials where its all over in a couple of minutes but then again having things finish in minutes may be all trials guys are used too!!

[taz01]

37s hmmm just as well mine are 33s....thats what written on the side wall in whiteout pen I think our team should be given points as we have some serious handicaps ........and bribing marshalls ....who would do such a thing...if its newbie we just dont have enough jellybeans dude
Lets all have fun people .....on the bright side its stopped raining....for now we may not need ya boat haynzy

[cool__bananas]

i may have got a bit fired up but im just tryna say that its unfair if you penalise people of just tyre size, it should be done from height under diff head otherwise someone could turn up on 35s on a suzuki and make everything a walk in the park and not be penalised for it

[badnuz]

no different to national winch comp type rules fella, max diameter etc etc... if you can get 35's on a zuk then good on ya! mmmm hmmm :)

[Dace]

i may have got a bit fired up but im just tryna say that its unfair if you penalise people of just tyre size, it should be done from height under diff head otherwise someone could turn up on 35s on a suzuki and make everything a walk in the park and not be penalised for it

Mitch, there are some very sound reasons behind the tyre size limits for this event, which cover a much broader range that you seem to realise.

firstly, performance wise, we realise that a suk on 33's will have a diff clearance advantage over safari and landcruiser diffs on 35's, its a given really, and we cant do anything about that. but tyre size also a proportional effect on footprint size, and hence traction ability. I am sure you would agree that a safari on 35's will suffer vs a Hilux on 39.5 inch tyres?

second point ya need to draw a limit somewhere, we realise that there are trucks around welly with tyre up to and above 39's, would they be fair competion to any 4x4 on 35's?

third is budget... we want the people entering on 33's and 35's to have a fair go against all other teams,

and four, Rallywoods have for some time had a quiet rule of no tyres over 35's, which they intend starting to enforce in the near future. As such, the tyre size rule is an agreement between the organisers and Rallywoods shareholders for this event

I hope the above puts your concerns to rest Mitch

Edited for spelling!!!

[wgtnnewbie]

37s hmmm just as well mine are 33s....thats what written on the side wall in whiteout pen I think our team should be given points as we have some serious handicaps ........and bribing marshalls ....who would do such a thing...if its newbie we just dont have enough jellybeans dude
Lets all have fun people .....on the bright side its stopped raining....for now we may not need ya boat haynzy

hey thats not fair i don't even like jellybeans.....tho if you had chocolate,coffee (good coffee), good steak n cheese pies and things like that then well what 37s they look like 33s to me.... and no you didn't miss the marker those wheel tracks 10ft outside it were always there

[cool__bananas]

im sorry as i did not know that rallywoods had a limit to tyre size, no one has ever said this to me before.

[Landy Rover]

The weather has cleared for your event Just wishing yous all the best, Im sure it will be a fun event.,.,and Haynzy, you wont need your boat, but take a life jacket, might be some larrrrge water holes

[wgtnnewbie]

ok couple of questions....
1: do marshalls have to pay overnight fees????

2: do we have to bring extra diesel for the genny (or couple of bucks).

and do you need an extra 9kg gas bottle 90% fullfor the shower and such.

[stinky]

1 no
2 would be nice
3 yes please

[wgtnnewbie]

1 no
2 would be nice
3 yes please

cool (how bout i substitute gas bottle for diesel...lol)

ah well will see you all tomorrow before 10 i'll even try to be there by 9..

just sorting out the shit i need to bring....

[skid]

ok couple of questions....
1: do marshalls have to pay overweight fees???? Unfortunately for you, yes.
2: do we have to bring extra diesel for the genny (or couple of bucks). Don't think Bubba is attending so the bucks won't be needed thanks

and do you need an extra 90kg fulla for the shower and such. Do you have a half version of you

[stinky]

Skid your a shit

[abbo]

Just got back from up there and there is some nice looking trucks up there......

[skid]

Skid your a shit

thanks oh stink one

lots of loves your way

[stinky]

Just got back from up there and there is some nice looking trucks up there......

Realy must go and look before there all busted

[badnuz]

my cruiser is all packed and im heading off in 10hrs better make sure my beers are cold see ya all there!

[williamhamilton]

my cruiser is all packed and im heading off in 10hrs better make sure my beers are cold see ya all there!

Just leave the beer outside

W

[stinky]

My beers already there ah and so is Taz bugger

[wgtnnewbie]

My beers already there ah and so is Taz bugger

so you mean your beer was there and you'll be bringing in more today....lol

oh and i'll be at moonshine haywards corner between 8:30 and 8:45 if anyone wants to convoy in.

[GETNLD]

was on my way,made it far as petone as a wheel bearing colapsed,quick trip to skf and antony hargreaves and sorted,then get a call on radio,to hear other team truck has blowen the diff up and sitting on the side of the motorway waiting for me to tow him,,doh oh well

see ya up there tomorrow tho.

[mroffroader]

Was a good event...shame we couldn't stay in it

Big ups to all the guys that made it happen. Was a good weekend!

[mazdamike]

hay what did u brake this time lol and how was 2s going