Med/Hard Trip 27th June

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Location for Med/Hard Trip 26th June

Poll ended at Fri 25 Jun, 2010 8:55 pm

Gembrook/Labertouche
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Toolangi
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25%
Warburton
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25%
Neerim
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25%
 
Total votes: 4

dank
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Med/Hard Trip 27th June

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Ok time to go wheeling again people. my zook is about 85% sorted, drivable, not entirely roadworthy but it managed the trip last night with no major troubles and my fuel leak has abated 90% somewhat but still needs work on the filler hose.

Looking to go on a drive anywhere where there is muddy hill climbs, ruts, wet rock and general carnage. Not intentionally looking for bogholes as they wreck things but i don't doubt that this rain has filled up every hole in every track in the last few days east of Melbourne, and probably everywhere else.

if there was ever a time to have your junk working then this is it!

I'm kind of keen to go to warburton, but its seen a bit of action from the zook club lately so keen to explore other areas. I'm also happy driving around labertouche as the 3 decent tracks there have seen some good traffic and are really messed up.

I'm thinking any vehicle with 29" muddies or bigger is worth going on a crazy trip like this. depending on the crowd we can cater to the needs of the group. It also depends on how much rain we get in the next 7 days.

I can assure you though that there will be:

Muddy, slippery, skating rink type climbs and descents
Ruts, hopefully big ones
Rocks, slippery

So, at times your vehicle might be on the verge of outta control...but for us zook drivers it seems we can get away with a lot more than the big trucks.

Who's keen?!


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Re: Med/Hard Trip 26th June

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Hey Dank, I'm keen
Dont mind where as long as its hard and as few bogholes as possible.

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Re: Med/Hard Trip 27th June

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Hey Jonno right now it'll probably suit more to go on sunday...

does that work with you? Lots of exploring to do out labertouche way through to powelltown...

Cheers

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Re: Med/Hard Trip 27th June

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Hey Jonno the Engel Round 2 comp is on at Tooboorac....looks like a sweet property i actualy wouldn't mind heading up there for a day if you or anyone else is interested? maybe go for a drive saturday then winch comp sunday?

Can you tell that nina will be shortly leaving the country for two weeks? :mrgreen:

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Re: Med/Hard Trip 27th June

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Yeah, Im thinking of going. let me know which day, I need to check with the missus that "we" dont anything else planned.
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No worries Neo, keep an eye on here and even if we don't go we'll probably go out for a drive if you want to come.
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Re: Med/Hard Trip 27th June

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No worries Dank, I can prob go for a drive either day but wont have time for both. I wont come to the winch thing.
I have plenty of work to do to the zook if you are trying to keep busy :P

Let me know what day you want to go.
Cheers,
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Re: Med/Hard Trip 27th June

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Ok heading to Winch Challenge on Sat morning

leaving Melbourne 7.30 from my joint in ormond. If anyone wants a lift meet at my joint. We'll be aiming to be back in Melbourne at around 3-4pm latest.

harley and I currently going.

I'll be going for a drive on sunday, probably labertouche area, so Jonno you in mate? anyone else?
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Re: Med/Hard Trip 27th June

Post by porter.8.luke »

So dank you dont want to have a look at mt worth on the 3rd july?
The rating is medium bordering on hard, it will be steep and slick in places also tight through trees so good mud tyers are the go.

Most of the day should be cruisey and fun it is wet up there!
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Re: Med/Hard Trip 27th June

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I will come along to the winch challenge on Saturday, but not the drive on Sunday.
I presume you are spectating not entering? ;)

Let me know your address and I will see you there n then for convoy up there.
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