coxsy wrote:the photos flatten the tracks out more fun when you see them
everyone knows in 4wding that if the photo looks nasty/steep/extreme fun that its 10x more then what it shows photos never do the actual place justice!!!
Hi Ben when you get past the tank traps and are at the T juntion if you go left and head down to the waterfall there is a big slip ,there are a couple of logs that if youve got big gonads you might get across but with a few guys on spades it could be made passable ,if you turn right you can follow the track a fare way and play in the side tracks but to get to the loop there is a big tree across the track ,nothing that a couple of chain saws wont sort ,when i go down over Easter ill take a couple of saws and sort that out ..Steve
monstr wrote:Hi Ben when you get past the tank traps and are at the T juntion if you go left and head down to the waterfall there is a big slip ,there are a couple of logs that if youve got big gonads you might get across but with a few guys on spades it could be made passable ,if you turn right you can follow the track a fare way and play in the side tracks but to get to the loop there is a big tree across the track ,nothing that a couple of chain saws wont sort ,when i go down over Easter ill take a couple of saws and sort that out ..Steve
Good, my saw needs a break from headge trimming around the house
I reckon we just tag along with you guys at Easter.
lax2wlg wrote:Is that like saying 'she's hot, for a crackwhore??
monstr wrote:Hi Ben when you get past the tank traps and are at the T juntion if you go left and head down to the waterfall there is a big slip ,there are a couple of logs that if youve got big gonads you might get across but with a few guys on spades it could be made passable ,if you turn right you can follow the track a fare way and play in the side tracks but to get to the loop there is a big tree across the track ,nothing that a couple of chain saws wont sort ,when i go down over Easter ill take a couple of saws and sort that out ..Steve
Good, my saw needs a break from headge trimming around the house
I reckon we just tag along with you guys at Easter.
do the river trip after that
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More Stadia porn to wet appetites from the Auck 4wd club trip at Waitangi weekend. And yes they managed to get the Prado (33"? tyres otherwise stock) to the waterfall and out again with a lot of towing etc. Wouldn't recommend a shiny all the way though - I chickened out and abandoned the Heep at the spot with the deep V.
Shilo wrote:More Stadia porn to wet appetites from the Auck 4wd club trip at Waitangi weekend.
Thanks for the photos Grant! It was a good day out, (even though the "good" part of stadia has been flattened). It was probably a smart move leaving the Jeep where you did - I hear the guys in the Pajero suffered a bit of panel damage.
You're right Jeremy - Pajero not Prado. A good sized tree attacked them when going up the rutted bypass before the top. Front left hand side of bumper stoved in, nothing major. Agree - great day out. Only my 2nd 4wd trip and it has hooked me good.
Hi Mate Yep Stadia on the 10th (Friday) and either Waitawheta or through Thompsons on Sat 11th we could decide which track to do on the Friday after Stadia (see how the trucks are holding up) You guys can vote on which now or leave it till then i dont mind either way as far as the tracks goes Thompsons would be the easier of the two...Steve
can we have a show of hands of who is wanting to come on this trip please so we can get an idea of numbers etc?
remember people that this is a trip not for the faint of heart and numbers will be limited also and we dont want to be towing you sorry ass all the way so you have to be bush ready and capable...i shouldnt speak too soon as my truck might break yet but thats a different cos i have a big winch
ill start it
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Can't wait it looks mean. Will book in for the panelbeater after easter aye
UBZ wrote:Im dead keen to come on this trip. But know the Surf is not really a tuff truck. So would been keen to navi for someone if they have a spare seat.
Still wanna come chris? I'll have a spare seat if you wanna jump in. Can give you your cds back i borrowed at pureora as well
stadia comes off the Kopu Hikuai rd up the top of the map where it says neavesville, the bottom you can see waitawheta and thomps is abit further down again near te aroha
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Hey Wop Im keen to join in but dont know if my hilux is capable or not (I know the driver is just about over the hill) If you are doing Thomo's, is that from one side to other? and where can I leave a tow vehical? ( and yes I have heard most of the Range Rover jokes thanks Al ) cheers
At this point i don't think i'll be bringing the lux out due to not being in a financial position to do so as i'm saaaaving.... So....obviously trailed trucks are allowed?! So if i can suss it i'll chuck my winch on my escudo and bring that (its a bit more set up than last time you guys saw it)
If i can't is there any spare seats going? If so I don't mind being the winch bitch.
Cheers, Dan
Landy SIIa winch truck- 350 chev powered, cruiser axles, 36" simexs - classic goodness
Hilux KUN expedition ute with all the bling
Anyone planning on leaving a tow vehical at stadia be warned that a mate of mine lost a fully set up safari from there,we can park them up the track behind the locked gate but its your call, we have plenty of secure parking 5mins away from Thompsons and i have never had a problem at Waitawhita ..Steve
Greg ill see you this weekend theres a good chance my co drivers seat will be empty..
DJ wrote:Hey Wop Im keen to join in but dont know if my hilux is capable or not (I know the driver is just about over the hill) If you are doing Thomo's, is that from one side to other? and where can I leave a tow vehical? ( and yes I have heard most of the Range Rover jokes thanks Al ) cheers
if you dont know if its capable then know one does mate
not really my call on who can and cant come anyway, im just getting the roll call ball rolling so to speak, its up to pete and steve really as its thier?trip... im just hoping they let me tag allong as i dont know if the missiles bush capable yet ... should be but has yet to prove itself...my fabbing might fall appart yet
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DJ wrote:Hey Wop Im keen to join in but dont know if my hilux is capable or not (I know the driver is just about over the hill) If you are doing Thomo's, is that from one side to other? and where can I leave a tow vehical? ( and yes I have heard most of the Range Rover jokes thanks Al ) cheers
I think the best idea is to come and do the Stadia track which is by far the easier of them and make the call after that ,if muzilla(wayne) or i dont think your truck can get through without a lot of grief and damage we;ll let you know .Alot depends on the weather leading up to it as both Waitawheta and Thompsons can be real hard work after a bit of rain ..