Wales/Shrop 15th Oct

[hiroler]

Goran if you want to trailer the jimney bien you can leave the surf and the trailer here if that's any help for you.

[yoshie]

Greenlanes in the Jimny, Gordon you are GAY!!

Keep that wee thing for it's real purpose {2nd pipe} which you have yet to find the balls to run

[blackpoolsparks]

Goran if you want to trailer the jimney bien you can leave the surf and the trailer here if that's any help for you.

Thanks Ross, but I've given up on the idea of a trailer now and just drive it to where I'm going. Ran it to Scotland a few weeks ago (3.5 hrs.) and it drove like a dream and a new seat cushion has sorted the numb rear end. Thanks anyway

Greenlanes in the Jimny, Gordon you are GAY:

I don't want to scratch the paint

and BTW
YOU talked me out of doing the 2nd pipe, telling me it was a long drive home if I broke anything......


BTW if any of you boys are interested, I'm probably going back to Drumclog for the 9/10th, for a one nights camp and a 2 day play.

So go ask your wife's if you can have two consecutive weekends out with your offroad mates. I'll hold my breath........................ ..............

[hiroler]

I plan to do the trip up north, once I have the navara I will trailer up the surf with the navara and that way if I break something it's not a major problem. It's due end of oct so would the spring event be the best bet or is there another one sooner?

[blackpoolsparks]

I plan to do the trip up north, once I have the navara I will trailer up the surf with the navara and that way if I break something it's not a major problem. It's due end of oct so would the spring event be the best bet or is there another one sooner?

I wouldn't bother trailering it.
I know we go on about how tough it is, but you only break it if you drive like a numpty. There's plenty to do without getting aggressive.
I and many others drive there and back, the guys who tend to trailer their steeds are ones that aren't road legal.
Jess and Dixie both drove theirs from "douwne soutff".
Mind, it would probably save you a fortune on petrol...

[yoshie]

I plan to do the trip up north, once I have the navara I will trailer up the surf with the navara and that way if I break something it's not a major problem. It's due end of oct so would the spring event be the best bet or is there another one sooner?

The May event is normally the big one of the year mate. Also the place is a lot drier in May, so much easier to get round most of it.

There is plenty of easy areas and no need to drive the really mad stuff, always another way round. In truth more than half the regulars have never driven some areas, they just watch us dafties, take pictures and laugh

If you break there is enough of us to get you sorted, we normally have gennys, welders and plenty tools with us. We can also soruce bits and bobs normally.

I would bring spare half shafts for the surf, no point driving all that way to end up with a v8 2wd Then fill the rest of the boot space with, beer,beer,beer and maybe a sleeping bag.

We are now a full registered MSA Club Ross so a membership would be needed for insurance however, we have managed to keep this down at £10 per year. No need to be a member to use forum but to attend the SMC organised events, currently 3 weekend events per year. You will need a membership card.

[Growler]

Have either of you driven this route before?
The reason I'm asking is, I want to know if its suitable for a "Shiny", or am I gonna have to bring the big guns.

Hi Goran

This is a new route for all of us I believe and does appear to include some scratchy forested areas as well as a decent ford to cross (dependant upon the rain) and you will apparently need low range as well, according to the write up so nothing a surf can't cope with

[hiroler]

so nothing a surf can't cope with

oh dear i will bring my sleeping bag!!

[Mrbill]

OK guys, I might have to let you down but I'll know closer the time. I am selling my Hilux :-( bugger, I really don't want to but after looking at the children all squashed in the back the other day! I used to get away with it but they are growing at an alarming rate.

I thought I'd take the opertunity to sell it when I'm south so I have a little more choice in buying a replcment - a minibus maybe! I used to race motocross when I was much younger and have been thinking of racing again in the over 40 class. That or vintage enduro, I've always wanted a PE 250.

Least I helped get you lot together for some fun. Hey, I'll prpably still make it due to no sale on my truck. I listed it on the form a good few day back but it is not showing I imagine due to the hijack! It's on Ebay today and I do expect the pi$$ taken

Anyway, see you soon maybe?

[Growler]

oh dear i will bring my sleeping bag!!

No, just the winch

[Growler]

OK guys, I might have to let you down but I'll know closer the time. I am selling my Hilux :-( bugger, I really don't want to but after looking at the children all squashed in the back the other day! I used to get away with it but they are growing at an alarming rate.

I thought I'd take the opertunity to sell it when I'm south so I have a little more choice in buying a replcment - a minibus maybe! I used to race motocross when I was much younger and have been thinking of racing again in the over 40 class. That or vintage enduro, I've always wanted a PE 250.

Least I helped get you lot together for some fun. Hey, I'll prpably still make it due to no sale on my truck. I listed it on the form a good few day back but it is not showing I imagine due to the hijack! It's on Ebay today and I do expect the pi$$ taken


Anyway, see you soon maybe?

Bad timing Mate, but it's only a week away so hopefully it won't sell before then.

Either way good luck with the sale

[blackpoolsparks]

Ok chaps, only 6 more sleeps

Can we start confirming meeting points and times please.

[Growler]

Ok chaps, only 6 more sleeps

Can we start confirming meeting points and times please.

Getting impatient now are we

Ok the list of combatants is now as shown below

1\ Growler - Apache Confirmed
2\ 4 Runner Confirmed
3\ Wolfracer Confirmed
4\ Hiroler Confirmed
5\ Blackpoolsparks Confirmed
6\ Mr Bill Possible (if truck not sold)

Meeting point for the Saturday will be Griffiths Garage, Leintwardine on the A4113, next to the Post Office. Please arrive for 9AM start.

Total route is approx 70miles, or a decent 6 hours for the day so don't forget the coffee and sarnies

See you all next Saturday, I'll PM my mobile number to those I can.

Garage Details can be found Here


Ross if you want to travel down together let me know. I'll be leaving mine around 7am

[Wolfracer]

Deffo confirmed. Bringing my dad, a life long off road fan. Will bore you to death but good for a laugh!
Growler, will try and get your number off a mutual friend tomorrow.
Other than that, what route you taking out of Brum? I'm west of Kiddy, think Hagley/Stourbridge etc...is it possible to meet and all travel up together?

[Growler]

Deffo confirmed. Bringing my dad, a life long off road fan. Will bore you to death but good for a laugh!
Growler, will try and get your number off a mutual friend tomorrow.
Other than that, what route you taking out of Brum? I'm west of Kiddy, think Hagley/Stourbridge etc...is it possible to meet and all travel up together?

If the mutual friend goes by the name of Steve, ask him for the 3 sets of EGR plates still outstanding

Haven't looked at route yet but will get back to you on this one