Offroad-Express

I don't wish to be a killjoy but some car type engines don't shield the front crank seal for water/dirt ingress. I have seen a P76 and a Paj 2.8 both die through mud being forced into the oil wrecking the crank etc.
More when charging the hazard.
J Top

who has a car type engine ? i have a big old donkey and its not afraid of a little dirt ....too bad if it is anyway

Ok looks like I might be there but am limited for time have to shoot away by 1pm latest so can only have a go in the morning. Will only have my road tires on though

Mike

Are they 31's??

Was thinking about doing it on my road tyres for a proper laugh!!!!!!!!

you can pop my 36's on if you want mate

wopass wrote:8) you can pop my 36's on if you want mate

Whats that pinging sound? Oh, its ok... its just Mikes crownwheel teeth going through the side of his diff

Surely there is room in the back of your truck for your other tyres? G'wan... give eet a go... you know you want to

I want video Someone give me video... last week I made everyone laugh... next week its someone elses turn... may as well be Mike

Steve

must remember to take ther camera !

must remember to take ther camera !
must remember to take ther camera !
must remember to take ther camera !
must remember to take ther camera !
must remember to take ther camera !
must remember to take ther camera !

wopass wrote::shock: who has a car type engine ? :

Havent killed it yet with some good dunkings Ah well lucky I have a spare

nah I cant take my tires up. takes far to long to change em and its only a side event plus might be sleeping in the car friday night.

tires are only 30" or actual 29" measured. hopefully shouldnt be ruts and if its to deep I wont put my truck through as I need it to get back to wellington.

Mike

mike wrote:nah I cant take my tires up. takes far to long to change em and its only a side event plus might be sleeping in the car friday night.

Mike

Im guessing you wont be coming up now??

http://xtramsn.co.nz/music/0,,13570-5499875,00.html

U2 has postponed their Australian and New Zealand tour dates.

The Next Adventure and Michael Coppel have announced that the final 10 dates of U2's Vertigo tour have been delayed.

"This action is unavoidable due to the illness of an immediate family member of one of the band," it was announced in a statement today.

"Any fan of U2 will realise that this decision has not been taken lightly," said TNA President Arthur Fogel. "We will announce further details as soon as we have them."

The affected shows - which are all sold out are:

March 17 & 18: Auckland, Ericcson Stadium
March 21, Brisbane, Queensland Sports Centre
March 24 & 25, Melbourne, Telstra Dome
March 28, Adelaide, AAMI Stadium
March 31 & April 1, Sydney, Telstra Stadium
April 4, Yokohama, Nissan Stadium
April 8, Honolulu, Aloha Stadium

yup just heard about it as well. Yeah I wont be able to come now. Sorry guys your not gonna have the surf kicking your asses on street tires anymore I was really looking forward to it as well.

Mike

Come up anyway slacker!!!!!

DieselBoy wrote::shock: Come up anyway slacker!!!!!

Dito!! You can be the official offroad express media crew and take photos and videos

lilpigzuk wrote:

DieselBoy wrote::shock: Come up anyway slacker!!!!!

Dito!! You can be the official offroad express media crew and take photos and videos

yea what he said !

COME OOOON VIDEO MAN !

hey just an idea but,

if you want to roll up on friday night you me and pete(and whoever else) can have a few beers on friday night in my office...(garage) and then go to the drags on satday.

spare bedroom with bed here if you wanna crash here

Y0ou not hiding are you Mike??

nope just messing my room up like mad. I CANT FIND MY U2 TICKETS!!!!!! I thought I better dig them out of my bag but they wernt there sob sob. God only knows where they have gone. Ive turned everything upside down, inside out, ransaked the whole house.

oh well such is life. I'm not to sure what I'm doing that weekend. Auckland is a bit far now to go for a mud hole. I might go as far as taupo and have a look at the 42nd traverse maybe if thats open.

Mike

PeterVahry wrote:You guys will need to be good to outrun the full 52bhp of the Series One! I reckon there's just enough tread left on the tyres to handle the power. The only question remaining is which gear to choose.


Regards
Peter Vahry

your putting that much power thru a landy ! brave brave man ...go second low thats my favorite gear

just put a plug in for the mud drags on my auction on trade me ....could be interesting

geeze wopass youre down in power bro my 40 does climbs in 3rd lo into 4th clearing all the way.

sorry just had to skite but that was the old 383 and now shes newer and more hps

Not sure what engines you guys have got, but my patrol with the old 3.3T pulls in 3rd lo, in fact the gearing is so low that i have to start off in 2nd and 3rd most of the time. 1st gear is only for engine braking!

I dnt know what you cruiser and nissan guys do but my landrover can wheel spin in 3rd in high easy. In low range I start off in second or third.

krawlr wrote:geeze wopass youre down in power bro my 40 does climbs in 3rd lo into 4th clearing all the way.

sorry just had to skite but that was the old 383 and now shes newer and more hps

nothing wrong with my 30yr old 4.2 2F petrol and i can say that it will never break down on me can you ??

did i mention im still running the 3 speed so yea my 2nd is equivalent to your 3rd

Things are starting to go well for the 4x4 Mud Challenge with a good response to the request for advice from those intending to enter. There is still plenty of space for more entries and you just go to http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz to get the details.
The two holes are dug and have had water added already. The holes are just over 20m long and will have a gluey mud to beat. The depth is only 500mm at this stage.
There will be good spectator viewing from a sloping embankment and for those who've not heard, we have 4WD TV from Australia over here to film the contest.

Peter Vahry
4x4 Challenges NZ Inc

No mention of what time it starts for spectator viewing anyone know?

The gate will open for spectators at 9.30 am on Sat 18 and the first vehicle should be starting at 10.30 am.

The entrance is off Wiri Station Rd and only accessable as a left turn.

Bring something to sit on. There will be a food caravan or bring a picnic (no alcohol on site is a condition of our resource consent).

Peter Vahry
4x4 Challenges NZ Inc

What time do competitors need to be there?

We would like competitors there by 9.30 am please. Remember that it's only a left turn into the gateway.
Spectators coming with entrants are still expected to pay the $10 adult or $20 family fee.

Peter Vahry
4x4 Challenges NZ Inc

well just did my pre pay so heres hopeing i get my driveshaft finished so i can actually go ...cutting it a bit fine

see all you mud rats there

Systems all go!......the event is tomorrow (Saturday) and starts at 10.30 am in Manukau City. We have two holes, one of which will be left "standard" all day for entries on the day.
The other hole will be "developed" for the bigger toys.
4WD TV are filming and the weather is forecast to be fine so bring a picnic and a hat and come and have some fun.

http://www.4x4challenges.org.nz

Hope to see some of you there.

Peter Vahry