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Hi Guys - sorry if this is a dumb question but has there been/is there going to be a Sheffield Mud Plug this year? - went last year and it was a great day out.

btw..Mike, thanks for the great site!

Cheers

Hamish

Sheffield Volunteer Fire Brigade 4X4 Mud Plug (modified vehicles)
11th September. Entry forms Lineside Automotive Rangiora, Falsgrave
Automotive CH CH . Open class: steering brakes, diff locks, tyre size open. role bar. MOD; class: one diff lock, Max of 33" tyres.

Sorry guys was real busy and forgot to post this!! How about we get some members trucks in there. I personally cant go because I'll be in OZ

Mike

hi, i spoke to the guys yestarday and yes there is a mud plug going on.. its on either 11th of sept or the 18th weather dependent.. i also asked about marshalling so mayb we can get a few of the local truck on the sene.. the guys have my number and will give me a ring closer the time so is any 1 elese interested ??

Hi Adam,
I'm in, Al is keen too, I went in this mud plug last year as a co pilot, was in a landcruiser repowered with a V8 international fire engine motor
huuuuuuuuge torque but haven't heard from him this year, I'm keen to come along for the day, don't want to compete tho, their rules could be better the classes should be either road legal or non-road legal, the minute you start drawing the line at single lokkas and 33 inch tyres, you might as well kiss half your competitors(and profits) goodbye,
what hope has a road legal truck got against a tube buggy
I think the rules should be, if you've got a w.o.f you're in one class, if not you're in the other

hosehustler wrote: the classes should be either road legal or non-road legal, the minute you start drawing the line at single lokkas and 33 inch tyres, you might as well kiss half your competitors(and profits) goodbye,
what hope has a road legal truck got against a tube buggy
I think the rules should be, if you've got a w.o.f you're in one class, if not you're in the other

Quite like the sound of those rules I wont be able to come along and watch this time as Ill be in OZ damage controlling after Als partying

I was with Tom at last years and to see all the trucks is a real inspiration to get yours going. Although I thought the course was a bit to easy the first half of the day. Hopefully its better this time. Someone take some pics for the site

Mike

yeh i'll take a camera, get some decent shots for ya.. !

i'll give ya a ring or pop round to Al's when i hear from them.

F$#K!!!!!!!! I'm going to be in OZ too!!!
Whats the chances Mike?

...and I'll be in bl##dy Wellington!

Geez... at this rate they'd better postone the event - theres gonna be no-one left in Christchurch that weekend

Steve

That means the Oxford one might coming up soon. Anyone know?
At this rate it'll be a gravel sprint in Sheffield. There hasn't been any real rain in ages. Strange weather.

hmmm

what time does it start, and is there a fee to pay to watch or is it free

Yeah, i'm keen to come out and spectate. would enter if the rules looked a bit like tim's idea. would co-pilot for anyone though.

not sure what time.. think its about 9 /10 ish
will tel ya when i find out

hi yer im going to this, hopefully anyways haha. should be good to meet a few people.
oh i have a hilux surf on 32" muds, it doesnt have lock diffs or rollcage etc. what class would i be in??anyboby know

Catch a ride with me if you want Adam, or we could go out as a group. Still not sure on all the rules. What I'm thinking is go out early, check things out and if it's not too late to enter and the rules are ok, we could still enter. Will take the old motorbike stackhat with me just in case.
Albundy

i'll be taking my truck down just wont be entering.. its not realy set up for entering in things like this just yet

albundy wrote:Catch a ride with me if you want Adam, or we could go out as a group.

i would be keen on that idea, going out as a group!im heading out there and probably entering. would be good to meet some people from the forum and then head out there.
anyone else interested in doing this?

Sheffield Volunteer Fire Brigade 4x4 Mud Plug (Modified Vehicles)
11th Sept; ( 18th Sept; if wet ) . Entry fee $35 Plus $5 gate fee for each
competitor and spectator kids under 12 free. Sign in 8.30 to 9.15 am on the day .Briefing 9.45am 2 rounds competition starting at 10am
This event is NOT designed for FAMILY class vehicles;suitability of vehicles will be at organizer's discretion.
Get Dirty FITZY.

Hey Al, i'm in,
give you a ring, perhaps myself, dad, adam, and you could head up together??
price of fuel and all wouldn't want anything too thirsty at the mo, tho my beastie ain't that crash hot on the juice

hey tim, yeh that sounds good. Al are you thinking of entering in your truck ? i kinda got my name on the marshalling list so carnt realy enter a truck in. plus who's going to take the photo's for the site of your terrano stuck again.. DONT take the bloody tow strop lol !

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i have been told that it has been postponed!
and heres a link http://www.4wdparts.co.nz/trial_events.htm

does anyone have anymore details, like when is it going to be etc??

cheers will

yeh id be keen to go and meet up with you guys but when is it??????????

I'll make a point of ringign them next week and post the outcome.

yer i spoke with the organiser today and he was saying that it has been postponed due to lack of water. it my be held in a couple of weeks, but if theres still not enough water then it will be cancelled until next year!!

will

if thts the case how about we do our own day/ weekend trip just around chch ?? met on sat/ sun next week and go and do the ashley or some thing ??

who;s keen on that ??

im in bald tyres and all

yer im keen for that. i was planning on organising something myself but i will let you do it haha.
but yer im in

will

cool.. was thinking of starting at the waipara river and going down stream to the mouth, south on amberly beach and up the kowai River either the north or south branch.. dependent on time north branch is longer .

We can avoid the beach all together and travel on the road to the kowai if prefferd.

thinking of entering the waipara river at the top in the Gorge, here there is some large rocks to navigate around / over.. and from there onwards its relatively easy but of course more "technical" options can be taken.. out on to the beach which can be differcult depending on weather and River conditions, salty lagoons and soft gravel/mud pose a hazzard (well for some anyway )

kowai River is mainy easy going just some parts of soft gravel not much water, would be a relaxing way to finish the day.

thinking of doing this on the sunday next weekend.. anything welcome aslong as it has recovery hooks/ gear

Let me know what you think ?
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If I have my truck by then I'd be keen and if I don't my mate has recently had his truck sorted for offroad and may be keen to com in that.

I'd be keen to have a look around down that way, depending on the day/time, and as long as diesel prices don't go up any more!


Dave