Thompsons 22nd July 06 O.R.E play

[wopass]

well the weather turned out fantastic again for us with not a cloud in the sky and no threat of rain

group drove as convoy over to the start of the track where missile was unloaded off the trailer and wheels changed on Moriarty's Ssang yong


(which towed the missile on trailer from hamilton to the track and back...and did it very well !)and were off ! !



gentle climb up to the top of the track with a couple of tight spots...
DB


DB daddy


but no hiccups to the top.

view of katikati


then DB drove up to the summit to have a look and actually see how well the new wheels worked..... and work they did those things are awesome on the safari

so of course not to be out done i had to pop up there for a quick photo pose

me and DB comming down


after we had all had our fill of coffy and chippys etc we trundled back down to the crossroads where a bit of playing in the mud was enjoyed

me


DB



then on down to the next play stop where we played follow the leader(sort of) around some big puddles



and then i thought i might make another track in the trees ...the cruiser really is a great track maker .... well it is all going to get flattened when they log the area so i thought i would get a start on it for them

then back down to trailer where wheels were changed and tyres were re-aired and then home.

great day, great crew, great fun look forward to the next one

will add photos as i get and upload them

[mercutio]

oh man i should have come along

oh well there is always a next time it will still be there

[Goose]

looks like fun, how'd the ssangyong go? a mates just bought one brand spanking, trying to convince him to tke it out dont much like my chances tho, he's got a toy too.... here's a pic.

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules ... _photo.php

but I'd love to see his ssang in the mud, twin LSD and all....

[krawlr]

lucky buggers.....

so any winching? how was that slip at the matamata side ?its prob been maitained by now

looks like a good day chaps

[DaveM]

Pete,
how did the 35's go? Have you noticed much difference power wise?


Dave

[dixie]

hey there guys,got a few more pics for ya (with the help of Wopass)

[mike]

DB

Bit of an improvement with those 35's on DB. My 31's are really starting to look like trainer wheels now

Mike

[wopass]

one of Dixie's pics

[dixie]

[dixie]

may have got my shit sorted!!

[dixie]

[dixie]

keeping the mrs happy.(thats the trick)ha ha!!

[DieselBoy]

Pete,
how did the 35's go? Have you noticed much difference power wise?


Dave

Man, its a different vehicle all together

AWESOME

The power difference is only on the road, and its a bit like driving a LWB instead of a SWB, so bugger all. Offroad you don't notice it

It crawls every where now, its great, and has power enough to still throw mud in 1st 4H if need be

I'll have to get my pics of the camera...................

[Moriarty]

looks like fun, how'd the ssangyong go? a mates just bought one brand spanking, trying to convince him to tke it out dont much like my chances tho, he's got a toy too.... here's a pic.

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules ... _photo.php

but I'd love to see his ssang in the mud, twin LSD and all....

TWIN LSD's? how? what? Mine is a Korando, the very basic model, like a series 3 landrover with aircon, comfort and SEATS!! hehehehe solid transfer case, no silly diff in there, and a std front diff IFS setup. go well? I should cocoa!! had runny mud halfway up the doors at one point, I was too quick, Mike wanted a foto but I was thru it and away. Its very very nimble, best stering lock for a 4wd I have seen. New? YUP!!! its just had its first birthday.
Dont tell anybody, but Rolloverrover and I had it up to 170kph not long afta it was run in.
some silly bugger in a Holdon Rodeo wanted to play...... he lost.....

Cant wait to take it out again. The Siwsan is still shaking her head about the scratches all down the sides after we took it over the 42 Traverse. On ROAD tyres. There is another one in Wanganui, its foto is in the 4WD drive mag, June issue. its a 3.2 petrol all the bells and whistles, auto too.
Goes well, too.

[Moriarty]

:D well the weather turned out fantastic again for us with not a cloud in the sky and no threat of rain

Uploaded some movies to my albums. Page 13 of albums, look for the nested album entitled "Thompson's" Rather impressed with Wopass's method of doing a U-turn.

Still looking for a play area here in Wangavegas, maybe go over to Wharite TV Repeater on the tararuas and explore the Windmills and tracks around there.

I am all pissed off at Wopass for introducing me to this expensive and fascinating new way of playing and using up surplus money!!!

For revenge, all you Hamiltonians are invited to HIS place to eat venison Sausages.!!!

That'll Larn yuh!!!!

[DieselBoy]

Kool, was gonna get KFCtonight, but Vennison is so much better

[dixie]

Well Bob,picked up my share about midnight last night,but havent yet had the chance to dig in to em.Cheers.

[JTop]

It's a toss up {throw up} between TB and Bird Flu