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newbie from wellington
Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 4:34 pm
by basics
howdy, names jason, got my bj70 about 1 and half years back.
stock when i got her, put a few mods on it.
always keen to go for a drive, so if you heading out, pm me.
look forward to reading what you all have to say
Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 5:44 pm
by Mark
Hi Jason. Welcome aboard. It looks as though you've got a nice setup there (even though it's a Toyota
). The Wgtn clan are quite active with organising trips through the forums on a fairly regular basis. We have got a big trip coming up over Qeeens B'day weekend (2-4 June) in Rallywoods at Akatarawa. Here's a link to the thread if you haven't seen it:
http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=5105&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=135
You are welcome to come along as it's an open invitation as far as I'm aware (there is a small land access fee).
On one of the days this is happening:
Jerry wrote:Ok Sunday trip into the Aka's/Karapoti is all organised, I will sort out the trip sheet for the insurance, non 4wd assn members will be paying a visitor fee to cover their day insurance (join up now ...just click on the store...there will be more of these trips happening in the future...), route depends on how many shiny vehicles there are. I think there is a $15 access fee for all vehicles going in but will confirm this. Will meet up at rallywoods and go in thru there.
YOU WILL NEED : 1 Rated hook Front and Rear mounted securely.....these will be checked, fire extingisher 1kg min, shovel or spade, first aid kit, rated recovery strop. NON COMPLIANT VEHICLES ARE LIKELY TO NOT BE ALLOWED TO GO (Give Marty aka Stinky a call on 384 4141 if you need your hooks sorting)
I expect good conduct on this leg of the trip as well from ORE members, so we don't go in any bogs without checking or split up etc ie we keep to the convoy etc.....If there are such problems then I won't bother organising any futher interclub trips....please remember its not private land like rallywoods so there are places we can and can't play.
If you haven't already got rated towhooks that are 'suitably mounted' you will get harassed big time by the local towhook police (our man Jerry) before you would be allowed to go on that part of the trip. I can't quite see in your photo whether you already have them, but if you need them we can point you in the right direction for getting hold of some.
You may or may not be aware that ORE has two parts to it. The public forums is where general chit-chat, technical discussions, trip planning, etc occurs. There is also the ORE Association which has been formed to assist members with things like improved land access, insurance, training, trips, discounts (still being worked on) and other member benefits. If you have any questions about that side of it give me a bell as I am the Association rep for the Wellington area.
We look forward to seeing you out on the trails sometime.
Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 5:57 pm
by basics
you've prob. seen me around, im just up the hill in johnsonville. ive got tow hooks front and back so no problem there.
this is my DD so if i dont break in ill come for sure.
Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 5:59 pm
by Ryan
nice truck mate... welcome aboard....
Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 8:31 pm
by Mark
Well it looks as though you are happy to get it dirty, and already have some experience offroad, so that's a good start. Don't worry about the damage thing... we've been out on a few trips in the Whale now and this is about the most damage we've sustained so far (the steps getting bent up):
You just go and watch the other guys throwing their trucks into huge mud holes and ruts and enjoy the fact that they have to spend the next few days fixing their vehicles and you don't... ay Stinky?!
Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 10:52 am
by Jerry
If you haven't already got rated towhooks that are 'suitably mounted' you will get harassed big time by the local towhook police (our man Jerry) before you would be allowed to go on that part of the trip
Does this mean I should be thinking about fitting flashing lights and installing a siren
, nice cruiser.
Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 9:06 pm
by minimun
hey just thinking about getting a truck similar to yours... what motor have you got in it ?
Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 9:13 pm
by basics
the standard 3B 3.4LD
gutles on the open road but low down its got a bit of grunt
great your not a lead foot and like to take you time getting from a-b
Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 9:23 pm
by minimun
reckon you could tell me what you picked it up for
Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 5:37 pm
by basics
about 2 years back, i paid $4000.
standard back then though
Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 8:40 pm
by PR
Welcome aboard