I want to take a minute to publically thank a large group of friends, yeah I said friends, that I have met as a result of this board and the Erocc events.

I am terrible with names, and will no doubt screw up and forget someone if I try to do it individually, so in a blanket statement, THANKS to all those that helped out, offered to help, insisted we should eat, fed us, nursed our wounds, wounded us (where did all that beer come from?), cheered for us, consoled us, and just hung out with us.

I think I can speak for most when I say that there are some cool new friendships developing amongst us Pirate heads, the Erocc competitors, and especially those in the "Legends" class, which BTW, successfully negotiated the parking lot Sunday evening!

Oh, I gotta admit I was surprised to see Frankie, and although I don't wanna debate his attack on Crows Nest, you gotta admit, we won't forget him!

Did anyone ever catch a glimpse of DRM?

LOL. I don't think anyone wanted to see the comp. They just wanted to see DRM:
People want me to show up at events, so they can beat me up

He wasn't there, and you can see in this thread (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=70427)

Will someone PLEASE give us an account of the Frankie Fountain adventures:confused:

I'll second Mike's sentiments! We've got quite a little group (even including PinkDude :flipoff2: ) Niki of course, is always welcome, even though her boyfriend is a little :rainbow: And I'm not trifling, or do I have any tribulation :flipoff2:

I don't know where the beer was from. I brought a case down with me, and came home with three beers left? I dunno how that happened, but it did.

I hope that sometime next year maybe? We can all get together for a little wheelin (assuming EVERYONE has their rig together ) for a few days!

I disagree everyone sucks except Niki *wink*:flipoff2: :D j/k





No really, All you guys and gals rock. It's nice to be around people that actually love to wheel.
Yes that's a knock on my buddies, So guys if your lurking :flipoff2:

Originally posted by wngrog
Will someone PLEASE give us an account of the Frankie Fountain adventures:confused:

Can you say "Balls out attack" on a 4 story hillside a billy goat would avoid. He wailed on it, the motor singing at the rev limiter, working the cut boggers and rear steer like a mad man. The spectators loved it, the competitors only saw the obstacle being modified (political correctness).

He apparently was having some ignition related electrical problems that kept him from getting on the boost. They were in the lot working on it late Saturday afternoon. Last thing I heard he was gonna test it out after the coast was clear on the graded slopes in the parking area.

Something like wheel stands and gettin" it?

Considering that is the only time I have ever seen him drive, he has to have some skills. On his first attempt I thought it was going over, but he saved it quite nicely, then repeatedly attacked/saved/chewed up everything. He worked the shit out of the obstacle and the rig. It was quite the spectacle and I hope that someone puts up a video of it, cuz everyone should get a chance to see that show.

Easy

well we pulled in at 4am last night, up at 7:30am, and my ass was dragging all day in the 90° 90%+ humidity.

I have to say it was the best event so far, and i had a great time.

I've got a 100+ pics that need developed, so a couple days.


:beer:
Dustin

Frankie did get it running Saturday night. He ripped through the parking lot climbing a hill and jumping a small mound. It was running very strong. The last jump was about 4 feet in the air at 60-65 mph. (gave the CSS Sports guy a real thrill) When he landed a rod-end let go. He got on the brakes so hard he nearly endo'd. The axle wrapped back and hit the bottom of his brand new engine and bent the crankshaft. He said he would have it ready for September.

Last thing I heard he was gonna test it out after the coast was clear on the graded slopes in the parking area. Something like wheel stands and gettin" it?

Here's the story: He went out to the parking lot to try and get the electrical problems worked out. He was making "only" about 250 horsepower when he went up Crows Nest.
After everyone had gone he got the motor running like it was supposed to.(He said probably 500 horsepower). He nailed it across the parking lot and said he was going so fast that he could hardly see.
All of a sudden he came to the end of the runway, so he slammed on the brakes (bad idea since his brakes are adjustable front to rear and he had about 90% braking on the front, since he forgot to change it after the hill climb).
After the dust settled he had broken the front links which rolled the front end up under the truck. Here is the list of carnage:
-broke all chromoly links
-broke both coilovers (ouch!)
-hole in oilpan (you could see the crank)
-broke driveshaft
-pinion hit A/C compressor sending it flying about 20 feet from truck
-broke transmission in half
-bent tie rod when it hit the frame
...and he was grinning like a Chessire cat when he did it because the motor had so much power

this was my first compation i had some problems but i will be back to show the full size trail rig can be a contender .fk the carnage i wood not trade it back for the ride.
the css guy is now buying a chasie, but said i cant drive it go figer .we new we had some bad heims but ran out of time to replace theme and we where going to fix it at the hotel but we forgote the heims.ill be back and full throtle thats my style sorry but i no no other way.if i can only figer out a way to hook big dudes big mouth to my intake we may be able to breake 500 horse with that much hot air .baaaaawhawwwaaaa dont get those big panties wet big fellow .:flipoff2: hats off to shupe he made it up the crows nest .we shood have.

Originally posted by IndyCJ
I'll second Mike's sentiments! We've got quite a little group (even including PinkDude : ) Niki of course, is always welcome, even though her boyfriend is a little :rainbow And I'm not trifling, or do I have any tribulation

I don't know where the beer was from. I brought a case down with me, and came home with three beers left? I dunno how that happened, but it did.

I hope that sometime next year maybe? We can all get together for a little wheelin (assuming EVERYONE has their rig together ) for a few days!

lmao, sorry but the last call i was at on thursday this 1 foot long full afro'd dude was goin off about his neighbor lady having trials and tribulations.... was friggin funny.... it just managed to stick in my head.... lol ( still laughing)


mike! you can drive the shit outta that toy! :beer: to you...... and for all who has not spotted in a comp enviroment.... IT IS NO JOKE! ive done alot of spotting but never in this capacity..... with that said.... a case of :beer: to all the spotters........... i learned alot of lessons being on the other side!


ohh yeah and while im at it, i was scramblin on hardcore not get hit and im sure glad you didnt stop MIKE, in fact i think i was yelling for you to keep goin!


a few buddies fromt tennessee area ( durhams spotter Tim) wants us to all hook up for some wheeling also..... maybe early spring?


thanks to everyone that helped us out... food, gas, water, wrenching............... you all are some great people.... thats what is all about!

ill also be playin in attica with my new rig some time this year if anyone wants to head out there for some wheelin