ORE Welly Trip 26/11/2006 - Terawhiti Station

Jerry · Post by **Jerry** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 11:21 pm

Pics are here

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

happy enough with the suggested route as it caters for the people who are doing first trip(s) and those that want something harder, there are harder tracks there but these are scratchy and a bit hard for newbies, will save that for next trip(s)

mroffroader · Post by **mroffroader** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 5:36 am

NICE!!!!!!

looks like i may be commin now :roll:

thanks to our very kind freind Marty....u da man marty

BrentC · Post by **BrentC** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 6:39 am

Not a good place for a tow hook :?:

or a new line in designer bull bars that double as scoops :lol:

mroffroader · Post by **mroffroader** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 7:01 am

yea i saw that photo and said out loud OUCH!!!! :oops:

stinky · Post by **stinky** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 9:12 am

Should point out that that cruiser is attached by the front to a vx cruiser and at the back is truckie

Dak · Post by **Dak** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:47 am

Who's allowed to come on this trip?

Cheers, Jeff.

stinky · Post by **stinky** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:54 am

Any one can come as long as you have a 4wd some basic recovery gear would be good as would hooks and a spade

Dak · Post by **Dak** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 4:40 pm

Count me in then.

Cheers, Jeff.

mroffroader · Post by **mroffroader** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 4:45 pm

stinky wrote:Any one can come as long as you have a 4wd some basic recovery gear would be good as would hooks and a spade

ok so it will probably be me in my truck and possibly a mate in a jeep cheorkee (he was out redrocks on my trip the other week)

cant wait

Sadam_Husain · Post by **Sadam_Husain** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:05 pm

mroffroader wrote: will probably be me in my truck and possibly a mate in a jeep cheorkee (he was out redrocks on my trip the other week)

A top guy your mate in the jeep, would be good to have him along again

Jerry · Post by **Jerry** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 7:47 pm

Meeting place is at the old Makara Garage, basically go to Karori, keep going thru (unless you need to stop for a pie & ciggys etc) at the end where there is a left and a right turn to the right and take the first right (signposted makara), go over the hill, when you get to the flat road look for an old petrol station thingy on the right and stop and park up on the road on the left (as far off the left as you can go).

Dak · Post by **Dak** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 7:53 pm

And it is still Sunday ain't it? 9:30?

Jerry · Post by **Jerry** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 7:54 pm

Yep....

Sadam_Husain · Post by **Sadam_Husain** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 5:05 pm

I suggested to mrs husain that I could take her to the gypsy fair on saturday :wink:

..... that should make things ok for sunday

... but fingers crosssed coz she hasnt said yes yet!

long · Post by **long** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 7:27 pm

dose speedway count towards going on trips like this ? i had a TQ for 18 years lol :whizz:

Jerry · Post by **Jerry** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 7:17 pm

Weather update: Cloudy with a 30-35k wind?

Partly Cloudy / Wind High
64Â°F
Precip 10%
Wind: NNW 22 mph
Max. Humidity: 64%
UV Index: 8 Very High
Sunrise: 5:45 AM Local Time
Avg. High: 61Â°F
Record High: N/A

Calling all potential ORE trip leaders?

If you are keen to become an ORE Trip leader please contact me and I can get you to lead part of the trip (under supervision of course), if that sounds like you let me know....

Mr O do you want to do the drivers briefing and lead to plastic bay? Anyone else interested?

Sadam_Husain · Post by **Sadam_Husain** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 7:39 pm

Jerry wrote:Weather update: Cloudy with a 30-35k wind?

I'm sitting out at Makara now watching trees blow past the window :shock:

......... but I'm sure it'll all blow out by Sunday

mroffroader · Post by **mroffroader** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 7:45 pm

Jerry wrote:Mr O do you want to do the drivers briefing and lead to plastic bay? Anyone else interested?

yea i spose so, i have just pm'ed u jerry, huh!? ive looked at 2 weather forecasts and they both said it was gonna be fine!?

Jerry · Post by **Jerry** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 11:52 am

Weather is still looking OK fyi

http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/b ... begDay=330

Just a reminder of When/Where etc. Reminder BYO Food & Drink, Meeting point is just over the Makara hill, get yourself to Karori and go to the end and turn right, take the first right (signposted makara) and go over the hill, when you get to the flat straight road look for a big white old style petrol station and park to the left off the road there so we aren't blocking the road for other users. if you get to a turnoff to the left you have gone too far.....Meeting time is 9.30, a quick safety briefing will be held at 9.45 (Mr O is doing this :lol:

)

If its hot don't forget hats and sunblock for the kids as even though its cloudy you still get UV Burn.....

There are some good area's to practice failed hill climbs and hill descents and maybe a quick session on sidlings etc so will stop at these for a bit of quick impromptre training there for those that want it, For those newbies on the trip guidence can be given at the top of steep downhills and the bottom of steep climbs if you aren't sure.

Date: 26/11/2006
ORE Trip - Yes
Private Trip - No
ORE Assn Trip - No
Meeting Time: 9.30
Meeting Place: Old makara garage
Drivers Briefing: 9.45
Trip Start: 10.00
Trip Finish 4-5pm
Land Access charges: $20
BYO Food
BYO Drink
Trip Grade 1-5 (0=softroader-5=hard yakka)
Safety Requirements: Rated Towhooks, rated recovery strop, spade, fire extingisher, first aid kit, If wet mud tyres and tow hook requirements may be enforced(please see the ORE safety & towhook guidelines for more info) , Bring extra water to clean mud out of your radiator
Other Equipment Requirements: Cameras (when Mr Offroader gets stuck again )
Trip Leader: Jerry
Assistant Trip leaders: Mr Offroader and TBA
PRS Radio if you have it Ch 10

Notes: Trip suits all grades, training can be provided if this is wanted, optional hazards and mud holes, Family friendly trip, bring the kids etc, no damage expected on the track, you may expect damage if you venture into the optional bogs.

Jerry · Post by **Jerry** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 10:56 pm

Weather says showers possible....will recheck tomorrow (and with the landowner as well) and advise if there is a problem...hopefully not, you can call me to check on 027 479 2417 anyway

turoa · Post by **turoa** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 7:32 am

Take heaps of pics and lots of vid too :wink:

mroffroader · Post by **mroffroader** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 5:59 pm

no vids i dont think, jerry's and a few others have pics (i forgot i even had a camera) a great day had by all (even tho i blew the head gasket :evil:

) i dont think there was any other damage done bar a few dents and scratches.........any1 know where to get a cheap head gasket? and advice how to put one on :roll:

Sadam_Husain · Post by **Sadam_Husain** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 6:08 pm

mroffroader wrote:........any1 know where to get a cheap head gasket? and advice how to put one on

havent got a head gasket but got a torque wrench if you want to borrow it?

Cool trip Jerry

..... enjoyed every minute and the truck never broke! Going to take a while to chizzel all the bloody mud off

turoa · Post by **turoa** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 6:11 pm

mroffroader wrote:no vids i dont think, jerry's and a few others have pics (i forgot i even had a camera) a great day had by all (even tho i blew the head gasket ) i dont think there was any other damage done bar a few dents and scratches.........any1 know where to get a cheap head gasket? and advice how to put one on

Give me a yell when you're doing the gasket and Ill see if I can come and help. I too have a torque wrench.

stinky · Post by **stinky** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 6:15 pm

yep bnt will have them email the model year etc to martin@wtbs and i sort tomorrow

mroffroader · Post by **mroffroader** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 7:13 pm

stinky wrote:yep bnt will have them email the model year etc to martin@wtbs and i sort tomorrow

sweet as have just done, yea sweet as tu's thatl b cool we can do it in the holidays :roll:

Jerry · Post by **Jerry** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 7:53 pm

Great trip guys...have asked Markr to plan the next one (perhaps a tour of the old goldfields there as well as some new tracks and bogs) ....big thanks to Mr O (James) who did a great job with the drivers briefing beforehand and leading us to the plastic bay and Markr who did the rest and recovered heaps of people, he kept everyone aware of the hazards and holes etc as well as a bit of the history. Stinky and others who helped out a well.....

will upload my pics when I get a chance......

Damage? Passenger Door & Guard need panelbeating, transfer case took another beating....lost 4wd at a couple of points so was playing it safe at the steep bits.....as well as the hubs needing looking at......

stinky · Post by **stinky** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 8:00 pm

good trip again but the best part was towing mr o home with no brakes fun fun fun and im gonna get that mud hole first time on the next trip

mroffroader · Post by **mroffroader** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 8:14 pm

stinky wrote:good trip again but the best part was towing mr o home with no brakes fun fun fun and im gonna get that mud hole first time on the next trip

oh gee thanks marty post it all over ORE i had to get towed home :oops:

hey if you can, can u get a price for a new thremostat...........cheers

stinky · Post by **stinky** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 8:16 pm

email to work anything you want me to price up that way i cant forget by the way rear wheels coverd in brake fluid think there may be a bit of a leak there somewhere