This Saturday at the Waimak (Chch)??

petefj40 · Post by **petefj40** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:46 pm

Just thought I'd see if any others are keen for a go at the Waimak this Saturday? God knows what restrictions they have planned for the area so why not make the most of it while we can?
Drop us a pm or txt.
It's more suited for beginners (like me). Could be good for a laugh? We gotta learn somehow. :shock:

Pete.
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rangimotors · Post by **rangimotors** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:50 pm

should be ready by sat but im busy helping frinds move house, ill send a text if im done early, otherwise im sure ill probably be there sunday or next weekend. oh and take a camera get some newbie shots could be some interesting times

petefj40 · Post by **petefj40** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:55 pm

rangimotors wrote:should be ready by sat but im busy helping frinds move house, ill send a text if im done early, otherwise im sure ill probably be there sunday or next weekend. oh and take a camera get some newbie shots could be some interesting times

Cool. I'll have me camera with me to. =) Saturday or Sunday's good for me.
Goodluck with the move.

Pete.

4wdnuts · Post by **4wdnuts** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:56 pm

ill be keen depending on times. post up here latter on in the week when you know

hulux-happy · Post by **hulux-happy** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:58 pm

just to let you know the gate was being fitted today at the entrance to river from challange just over old bridge on north side. dont know if they are locking yet.

rangimotors · Post by **rangimotors** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:00 pm

ah i see might have to just meet up and work out where to go on the day? unless anyone has any good idea's (i might not even make it, gotta move and can't get to carried away unless i have my snorkel on by then)

petefj40 · Post by **petefj40** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:02 pm

4wdnuts wrote:ill be keen depending on times. post up here latter on in the week when you know

Will do!

A note to those with years of 4X4 experience. If you can put up with us learners it would be great to have your help! It might even be good for a laugh. :shock:

Cheers!!

petefj40 · Post by **petefj40** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:03 pm

hulux-happy wrote:just to let you know the gate was being fitted today at the entrance to river from challange just over old bridge on north side. dont know if they are locking yet.

Thanks for that!!
Hmmm.

rangimotors · Post by **rangimotors** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:10 pm

honestly pete if you were worried in your beast of a truck, us newish more standard guys would be in BIG trouble

rangimotors · Post by **rangimotors** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:19 pm

just another note, some of us as learners haven't made it to full rated hooks yet, i have one on the front and a shackle through my tow bar which works fine however i am understanding that some may not be happy with me towing them with it, i always carry a spade because i don't expect people to bail me out if they are not happy with the setup. for guys without rated hooks i recommend the same, some may take the chance others might not. (only reason my hooks aren't all on is im having bars made up so suit)

MATT4U · Post by **MATT4U** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 11:11 pm

I may be keen to come along and watch ya, mite even have a play. All depends on if I go skiing or not

hulux-happy · Post by **hulux-happy** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 12:22 am

im keen to go and have lots of recovery gear. i know some great tracks for begginers to get so experiance. the waimak crossing i did today, i had a mate bring his stock terrano along and he only had to be winched out 3 times. he is stock hight and the nissan did him proud. he was stoked with it being that it was the second time he had been up the waimak. se pics i took today in my waimak 8/07 folder under- [
steve-happy-hilux ].
question for [ petefj40 ]
what time do you think you want to be at the waimak on sat.? count me in. my turbo mite be noisey but it works. :thumright:

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 1:35 am

I might be keen. Will let you know.

truck-fixer · Post by **truck-fixer** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 5:59 am

I'd be keen but am working on saturday and building a fence on sunday.

petefj40 · Post by **petefj40** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 7:14 am

rangimotors wrote:honestly pete if you were worried in your beast of a truck, us newish more standard guys would be in BIG trouble

Dave.
I LOVE the chevy V8's, big time.
I know it looks like the business. But I don't walk the walk yet and I'm not afraid to admit it. :oops:

I might be more worried about looking like a dick if I get stuck :roll:

I normally learn the hard way.. I'm a good listener though. So having experienced 4X4 support would be awesome.
:salut:

petefj40 · Post by **petefj40** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 7:20 am

MATT4U wrote:I may be keen to come along and watch ya, mite even have a play. All depends on if I go skiing or not

Would be good to meet ya Matt.
Fingers crossed for a norwester friday!! (hehe)

petefj40 · Post by **petefj40** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 7:26 am

hulux-happy wrote:im keen to go and have lots of recovery gear. i know some great tracks for begginers to get so experiance. the waimak crossing i did today, i had a mate bring his stock terrano along and he only had to be winched out 3 times. he is stock hight and the nissan did him proud. he was stoked with it being that it was the second time he had been up the waimak. se pics i took today in my waimak 8/07 folder under- [
steve-happy-hilux ].
question for [ petefj40 ]
what time do you think you want to be at the waimak on sat.? count me in. my turbo mite be noisey but it works. :thumright:

Great!
Not sure on a time but I'm free for the whole weekend. If you leave your digits I'll txt ya. Be good to hear the turbo work'n.

Cheers.

allovermud · Post by **allovermud** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:13 am

yup im keen for saturday!!!would be good to have a play..i dnt know much though so will be good learning experience for me. i have tow hooks but not sure if they are rated or not.but im happy 2 dig :lol:

. yeh if they look the gate......are we allowed to just go through it and say we didnt see it?

Petemcc · Post by **Petemcc** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 10:24 am

I will probably be keen either in my surf or the new lux.

Pete

0274 73 83 62

albundy · Post by **albundy** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 10:52 am

are we allowed to just go through it and say we didnt see it?

Please don't go upsetting the public and councils. We are always trying to manage public fallout from councils, the public and other 4wd clubs. Public relations is a big and ongoing thing with our sport.
Al

petefj40 · Post by **petefj40** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 10:56 am

albundy wrote:
are we allowed to just go through it and say we didnt see it?

Please don't go upsetting the public and councils. We are always trying to manage public fallout from councils, the public and other 4wd clubs. Public relations is a big and ongoing thing with our sport.
Al

I'm sure he was just kidding.

But I guess it only takes a few to spoil it for others. :evil:

If it is closed there are other places. :cheers:

billyvanboheman · Post by **billyvanboheman** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 11:04 am

petefj40 wrote:
albundy wrote:
are we allowed to just go through it and say we didnt see it?

Please don't go upsetting the public and councils. We are always trying to manage public fallout from councils, the public and other 4wd clubs. Public relations is a big and ongoing thing with our sport.
Al

I'm sure he was just kidding. But I guess it only takes a few to spoil it for others.
If it is closed there are other places. :cheers:

Good idea guys, best to leave the sorting out of access to the reps, if it's locked or fenced off, rather than trying to find a way around it, use another site, I'm sure nobody can fence everywhere off. remember we all get tared with what one does :!:

JMHO

hulux-happy · Post by **hulux-happy** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 12:46 pm

my number is 0211420934. if the gate is locked or a fence is put up after jet boat ramp then we can get it from off tram road. i can give some demos on correct 4wd uses in the field. begginers mite want to look up the recovery bible on this site or even getting you hands on the 4wd handbook by ken sibly. they are great reads and have tons of useful info. but if like me you proberly learn best from practical experiance. there are alot of links online about learning to use your 4x4 to look up aswell.

petefj40 · Post by **petefj40** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 12:50 pm

Many thanks!!

Shane · Post by **Shane** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 1:07 pm

Sat good for me(as long as I get susp arms back on),keep us posted on time etc

Shane
021338855

Swaney · Post by **Swaney** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 1:15 pm

yea i could be in..

what time u guys heading out?

petefj40 · Post by **petefj40** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 1:19 pm

Swaney wrote:yea i could be in..

what time u guys heading out?

We're not sure yet. Saturday looks promising.
Keep watching this thread.

Pete.
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Swaney · Post by **Swaney** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 2:13 pm

petefj40 wrote:
Swaney wrote:yea i could be in..

what time u guys heading out?

We're not sure yet. Saturday looks promising.
Keep watching this thread.

Pete.
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Ah sweet. Saturday would be the go for me. Sunday I think i might be climbing the Worsley.

If anyone is doing a group txt my cell is 027 6845595.

Will keep watching the thread.

Greg.

petefj40 · Post by **petefj40** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 4:17 pm

So far. We have about 12 people interested (me included). So even if only half turn up that will still make it a good turn out.

What time of the day suits people?

hulux-happy · Post by **hulux-happy** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 4:20 pm

IM GUD ANY TIME ON SATURDAY. JUST LET ME KNW WHEN AND WEAR TO MEET UP AT DA MAK