I know that it is early but it was posted up yesterday. February 12, 2010 is the date. So who's going to make it this time around? Put it on the calendars and start working it out. I'll have an upgraded output shaft and be ready to go.

Thread in competition forum http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=818223

-ben

Waiting for SNORE to announce a date for Battle at Primm, if it's the same weekend I have to go race trucks and fly around in helicopters, if it's the weekend after I'll be there.

I'm pulling out of the driveway now, should be there by Feb...

IM not missing it this year...

Don't think its going to work for me this year, I hate to miss out. The wifey and I are thinking about taking a Feb trip to Switzerland or somewhere in Europe!

Brendon

Dude it's too cold in Switzerland in February. You should go in the summer. Then go to the lakebed for your winter trip

-ben

We'd go to travel as well as some sking AZ wussass:flipoff2:

In fact we are now talking about going somewhere before the end of the year, so Feb might just have opened up. Just have to see what happens.

Brendon

Dude it's too cold in Switzerland in February. You should go in the summer. Then go to the lakebed for your winter trip

-ben

We'd go to travel as well as some sking AZ wussass:flipoff2:

In fact we are now talking about going somewhere before the end of the year, so Feb might just have opened up. Just have to see what happens.

Brendon

Get your ass out here to Utah this winter, crash with us for a few days and hit the board...

Get your ass out here to Utah this winter, crash with us for a few days and hit the board...

I don't know, if I come you might convince me to turn my Titan into a truggy then strip it down and sell it for a rolled Xterra or something:flipoff2:

Get it BAAAYBE!!!

B-I'll call ya' tomorrow.

-D

I don't know, if I come you might convince me to turn my Titan into a truggy then strip it down and sell it for a rolled Xterra or something:flipoff2:

:eek: 2 For the price of one! haha! :flipoff2:

I'm flying out and I think Dougie is in...anyone else?

I will be there. Of course.

I will be there. Of course.

New battery box?

I should be there. Changing jobs but ending up closer to the Hammers so we'll see how good my negotiating skills are to get the time off.

-ben

I'm hoping to fly out and tag along with someone who has space for a svelt 250lb dude?? Will have my own camping gear and will do chores (excluding cooking/washing dishes :flipoff2:)

I'm hoping to fly out and tag along with someone who has space for a svelt 250lb dude?? Will have my own camping gear and will do chores (excluding cooking/washing dishes :flipoff2:)

You know you always have a bed in the Buck Wild toyhauler. There will be chores though, and it ain't cooking. :laughing::flipoff2:

You know you always have a bed in the Buck Wild toyhauler. There will be chores though, and it ain't cooking. :laughing::flipoff2:

Thanks Buck! I forgot to mention a 1/2 dozen no-no's :flipoff2:

I owe you a PM btw, but have been in planes/offices for the past 5 weeks so that I can get 3 weeks off for Xmas and wheel the Dino to death!

for sure will be there.

New battery box?

You better believe it. Fucking fuck that. :mad3:

You better believe it. Fucking fuck that. :mad3:

:lmao: oh come on... I'm sure there will always be someone along the way to bumb you a new battery

:lmao: oh come on... I'm sure there will always be someone along the way to bumb you a new battery

One stupid fucking piece of strap metal cost me a finish at KOH. I'm still not over it. I may never be.

One stupid fucking piece of strap metal cost me a finish at KOH. I'm still not over it. I may never be.

Holy crap... I knew you had a battery failure, I didn't realize exactly what had happened...:(

One stupid fucking piece of strap metal cost me a finish at KOH. I'm still not over it. I may never be.

I'm picking up on some frustration and anger.

You better believe it. Fucking fuck that. :mad3:

And once again, Quality Assurance works! Talk about Continual Improvement!

Lessons learned like this are never forgotten.

Give 'em Tarpaper Buck!

I planning on it, hopefully with my brother riding shotgun. Whats the schedule going to be? Similar to last year, ie mostly wheeling after the race.

B-

Thought you were going to the Alps? I've only talked to Doug, but I'll get in Tuesday evening for the Wed/Thurs LCQ, watch race Friday, then head back sometime on Saturday.

Matt from Rockware will be in the race. I have seen the new rock buggy he is building and it looks very cool. It has a removeable third member 14 bolt and LS1. The rear axle has a guts of a 14bolt and custom made casing.

Hope you guys have a good trip.

Ed

Matt from Rockware will be in the race. I have seen the new rock buggy he is building and it looks very cool. It has a removeable third member 14 bolt and LS1. The rear axle has a guts of a 14bolt and custom made casing.

Hope you guys have a good trip.

Ed

Is that the one he had at last years race where he finished 12th or 13th I think? It was my favorite rig in the race. Very out of the box and badass.

Hi

It is a brand new rock buggy. It is being built now.

Ed

Is that the one he had at last years race where he finished 12th or 13th I think? It was my favorite rig in the race. Very out of the box and badass.

No that was Josh's rig, Matt was Co Dawg...2 years ago.

I'm going to find the time off and get a toyhauler again. Tis you are welcome to share if you're interested. Doug I offered the other beds to Bill and Kc's crew if they come but you are always welcome too.

-ben

We were planning on it, but went to Argentina over Thanksgiving instead. Are you bringing your rig? Jorden's trucking?

B-

Thought you were going to the Alps? I've only talked to Doug, but I'll get in Tuesday evening for the Wed/Thurs LCQ, watch race Friday, then head back sometime on Saturday.

We were planning on it, but went to Argentina over Thanksgiving instead. Are you bringing your rig? Jorden's trucking?

Actually I am planning on winning the essay contest and getting to race someone else's rig in the main event...if that doesn't pan out Doug is holding shotgun in the Hendrix rover for me. I wish I could bring it out this year again.

Actually I am planning on winning the essay contest and getting to race someone else's rig in the main event...if that doesn't pan out Doug is holding shotgun in the Hendrix rover for me. I wish I could bring it out this year again.

So three weeks out what are the final plans? Sounds like Doug, Tis, and B are all in. Looks like I might not be bringing my buggy now (broke some more stuff) but still planning on coming out. Anyone have room in thier truck? I am still planning on bringing out an RV to sleep in. Well just wanted to bring it back up to the top to see who all is still going and such.

-ben

I'm in for sure. Just picked up my 2nd left side TSL (don't ask...), trailer axle is fixed...Just a few hours of TLC and the Hendrix Rover is good to go.

Ben I *might* have a extra seat IF my buddy Mike wimps out at the last second (you listening Mikey!?).

Gonna' be good boys. Lets hope the weather pukes it's guts out before the race and we have some sunshine w/o wind.

I'm getting STOKED!!!

--D

I'm in for sure. Just picked up my 2nd left side TSL (don't ask...), trailer axle is fixed...Just a few hours of TLC and the Hendrix Rover is good to go.

Ben I *might* have a extra seat IF my buddy Mike wimps out at the last second (you listening Mikey!?).

Gonna' be good boys. Lets hope the weather pukes it's guts out before the race and we have some sunshine w/o wind.

I'm getting STOKED!!!

--D

It will be GREAT to see you. I will be out from wed late to Sun. Lets hit some big ones this year!

I'm in for sure. Just picked up my 2nd left side TSL (don't ask...), trailer axle is fixed...Just a few hours of TLC and the Hendrix Rover is good to go.

Ben I *might* have a extra seat IF my buddy Mike wimps out at the last second (you listening Mikey!?).

Gonna' be good boys. Lets hope the weather pukes it's guts out before the race and we have some sunshine w/o wind.

I'm getting STOKED!!!

--D

Perhaps Mike would rather come to CC :P

It will be GREAT to see you. I will be out from wed late to Sun. Lets hit some big ones this year!

Gonna' be good man! We're planning on leaving around 3:30am on Wed's morning. Should put us there about 13hrs later assuming we don't dattle too much.

Billy, I'll get him your trail list and see if he'd rather hit the CC :homer: JK! Seriously, as it's been stated before in this thread, you would be a great asset to the group, AND the spectacle of it all would blow you away. Just being a spectator is a blast. It wouldn't disappoint man!

BTW, does anyone know if the knucklehead...Er, Greg J. is going?

TTFN.

--D

Everything decided to break at the same time on me (tow rig, trailer, and buggy) so I won't have anything to wheel. I feel like I'm living a country western song. Still looking to bring out an RV and stay from Tuesday night through Friday night. B, Buck, or D let me know if you have a seat if not I'll have to start fishing on the general board.

-ben

Everything decided to break at the same time on me (tow rig, trailer, and buggy) so I won't have anything to wheel. I feel like I'm living a country western song. Still looking to bring out an RV and stay from Tuesday night through Friday night. B, Buck, or D let me know if you have a seat if not I'll have to start fishing on the general board.

-ben

Hey Ben,

You always have a seat with me.

The one exception may be on race day as I think my mom, wife and daughter are coming out and I want to take my mom and daughter on their first trail ever!

Gonna' be good man! We're planning on leaving around 3:30am on Wed's morning. Should put us there about 13hrs later assuming we don't dattle too much.

Billy, I'll get him your trail list and see if he'd rather hit the CC :homer: JK! Seriously, as it's been stated before in this thread, you would be a great asset to the group, AND the spectacle of it all would blow you away. Just being a spectator is a blast. It wouldn't disappoint man!

BTW, does anyone know if the knucklehead...Er, Greg J. is going?

TTFN.

--D

Yes he is going to ride out with me. We will be out thursday afternoon. No he is not bringing the buggy and mine is not ready yet so we will both be spectating :)

Everything decided to break at the same time on me (tow rig, trailer, and buggy) so I won't have anything to wheel. I feel like I'm living a country western song. Still looking to bring out an RV and stay from Tuesday night through Friday night. B, Buck, or D let me know if you have a seat if not I'll have to start fishing on the general board.

-ben

Looks like my car is coming out after all, Ben I think I may have an extra seat. Raceday a buddy may drive up and ride, outside of that I think I have a spot if you need.

Yes he is going to ride out with me. We will be out thursday afternoon. No he is not bringing the buggy and mine is not ready yet so we will both be spectating :)

Too bad you guy's won't be wheeling, but it'll be great catching up with ya!


Everything decided to break at the same time on me (tow rig, trailer, and buggy) so I won't have anything to wheel. I feel like I'm living a country western song. Still looking to bring out an RV and stay from Tuesday night through Friday night. B, Buck, or D let me know if you have a seat if not I'll have to start fishing on the general board.

Ben, I'll know by the weekend before the race if I'll have an extra seat...You'll be fine...We'll get your arse to the trail even if we have to toss you in my third seat...Which as you remember was set up for my 4' kids. Pendy rode back there once, but was very happy to get out when we hit the trail head.

--D

Which as you remember was set up for my 4' kids. Pendy rode back there once, but was very happy to get out when we hit the trail head.

--D

Was it too tall for him?































bada bing. :flipoff2:

[QUOTE=RockRover;10931305]Too bad you guy's won't be wheeling, but it'll be great catching up with ya!

Well I talked to Greg today and looks like he is going to fix his rig for KOH so we will be wheeling after all. see ya on the lake bed.

[QUOTE=RockRover;10931305]Too bad you guy's won't be wheeling, but it'll be great catching up with ya!

Well I talked to Greg today and looks like he is going to fix his rig for KOH so we will be wheeling after all. see ya on the lake bed.

MOST exceeelennnt!

--D

Looks like my car is coming out after all, Ben I think I may have an extra seat. Raceday a buddy may drive up and ride, outside of that I think I have a spot if you need.

Awesome!:D

Awesome!:D

oh yeah! you guys ready?

Hi everybody here, can you post here picts of your trucks for KOH2010 (or links showing them?)

Thx

oh yeah! you guys ready?

Still waiting for new King bypass shocks. Other than that I'd say we're pretty close.

oh yeah! you guys ready?

Yup, all there.

I'm a little concerned with the weather. Anyone have a long term forecast for that week. If it's dumping rain, the lake bed isn't were we will want to be.

--D

Yup, all there.

I'm a little concerned with the weather. Anyone have a long term forecast for that week. If it's dumping rain, the lake bed isn't were we will want to be.

--D

Farmers Almanac says we will be fine.

Yup, all there.

I'm a little concerned with the weather. Anyone have a long term forecast for that week. If it's dumping rain, the lake bed isn't were we will want to be.

--D


Doug you run mud bawgin' tires anyway so you should be fine.

Farmers Almanac says we will be fine.

Right on Jeff. BTW, how many choppers will you have in the air filming this year?

--D

Got my new fuel tank mounted today, fixed a few broken pieces and am ready to go! This one is going to suck a little for me though because I have to leave the lake bed Saturday morning. Oh well. Getting in on Wednesday late it looks like.

Got my new fuel tank mounted today, fixed a few broken pieces and am ready to go! This one is going to suck a little for me though because I have to leave the lake bed Saturday morning. Oh well. Getting in on Wednesday late it looks like.

I think the majority of us are getting in Tuesday afternoonish and leaving relatively early Saturday also.

I'm going to be in mid- late afternoon Tuesday and leave mid-morning Saturday.

-ben

I think the majority of us are getting in Tuesday afternoonish and leaving relatively early Saturday also.

Okay biotches...I'm leaving a day early...See ya'll Tuesday evening. Probably around 5:30 - 6:00 Tuesday. Would have liked a wheeling day on Sat, but most of you don't have Monday off right?

--D

Okay biotches...I'm leaving a day early...See ya'll Tuesday evening. Probably around 5:30 - 6:00 Tuesday. Would have liked a wheeling day on Sat, but most of you don't have Monday off right?

--D

We can go early Saturday. Beat the crowd and get back lake bed by 10am if you want.

Hope you guys are up for night wheeling wednesday. FOL? :laughing:

any place to meet? i will be thursday afternoonin the lake bed.

can't wait!

Hope you guys are up for night wheeling Wednesday. FOL? :laughing:

FOL? First order logic? Farting out loud? Fall off ledge? :laughing: Let's PIBE.

So what's the logistics? Tiz, is J-man picking you up at the airport? Who's picking up the 2nd motor-home?

I hear the lake bed is half full of water, and camp spots are going to be tricky. This is going to be epic. Can you imagine the drunken episodes of the idiots trying to 'bog' their way across the 'lake'...Then disappearing into a 10' deep crater? This is going to be good boys!

Full of Love. Unbelivable trail.

So this brings the suck. I have a customer coming in Thursday so I can't get to the lakebed untill later Thursday. :( afternoon sometime. Bummer.

I'm meeting J-diggity in corona to pickup our lodging after he get Tis. Should hit the lakebed before 5 if all goes well. We'll be looking for a camp spot thats high and dry, but who knows whats available. As far as meeting up, i guess we'll keep an eye out, and PIBE. Gone muddin...

QUOTE=RockRover;10979939]FOL? First order logic? Farting out loud? Fall off ledge? :laughing: Let's PIBE.

So what's the logistics? Tiz, is J-man picking you up at the airport? Who's picking up the 2nd motor-home?

I hear the lake bed is half full of water, and camp spots are going to be tricky. This is going to be epic. Can you imagine the drunken episodes of the idiots trying to 'bog' their way across the 'lake'...Then disappearing into a 10' deep crater? This is going to be good boys![/QUOTE]

We're on our way to Hammertown!

See you on the lake bed!!!

:flipoff2:

BTW, does anyone know if the knucklehead...Er, Greg J. is going?

TTFN.

--D[/QUOTE]

Just thought I would let you know that Greg is not going to make it this year. He has a new woman and they had made plans to go to Monterrey for the weekend. He thought KOH is next weekend. He said hopefully he will make next year.

well...... how was it?

Any picts?

The race was really good. Very fun to watch.

As for wheeling and hanging out it sucked. I busted my ring and pinion 100 feet into the trail. No wheeling. My mom came up and I took her around to see the race. That was fun. Only got to see the guys briefly. Then had to pack up early Sunday and get back home for a trip out east. It was just kinda a bummer. Good to see the guys briefly. Everybody seemed to be having a tough trip.

well...... how was it?

The wheeling was awesome, the race was awesome, and the weather started out poorly but got better as the week went along. Mike, Jordan, and Greg picked me up at the airport Tuesday and we met Brendon and Lance at the RV rental shortly after. A quick stop at In and Out lead us to Walmart where we bought about $500 worth of cheese whiz, towels, and other "necessities" we had forgotten or didn't have room to bring. We rolled onto Boone Rd mid afternoon and Hammertown was already at least as big as last year's max day...sort of like seeing Vegas from a distance. Doug was there and waiting, so we unpacked, set up, unloaded the rigs eagerly wanting to hit the trail. As usual Backdoor was a circus, so we decided to run Sledge, clearly not remembering the long nite we had there the first nite last year. The lakebed was not a "lake" but was still quite muddy from all of the rain so we mud bawged across it heading for the trail; by this time is was getting late in the day. The trail appeared to be relatively unoccupied so we headed up. At the first wedge just below the plaque Brendon gets hung/wedged and after some different lines puts one last effort into it before we hear "ching, ching, ching" in the rear Toy diff. Upon further inspection his driveshaft is dangling and he had broken the flange in his DC driveshaft as well. The break was a bit surprising but then again Brendon is consistently challenging his full bodied D90 and the places he takes it, usually with relative ease. At this point it's getting dark and it's 35 degrees...fortunately for us it starts raining too. Doug is last in line so he works on freeing Brendon before blowing a radiator hose which later proved to be a week ender for his rig; he is now investigating an LS1. We end up turning around and head down as the Extreme 4x4 guys were stuck at the plaque with issues and had apparently been there for 4 hours. I think the lesson learned is don't run Sledge on the first nite. Day two is a little dreary but we have high hopes for the sun to return and want to run trails regardless. About this time Ben pulls up in what looks like an RV he stole from Wonder Bread circa 1970. We all go over to watch the second day of the LCQ at Backdoor to see some action; we were also pumped to hear that Matt Peterson had turned in the second fastest time the first day and should have no problem making the main event. Last year was a full out assault on Backdoor with rigs flipping, breaking, and occasionally cleaning the first attempt; this year with the LCQ being a bit longer and the rock being wet most cars were pulling winch line as soon as they pulled up to the ledge. After this we grabbed a burrito and headed out to run some trails, we ended up hitting Bender Alley which we didn't get to run last year. With Brendon pulling round the clock diff repair/parts chasing and Doug out with a blown head gasket our three buggies make quick work of the trail. On Thursday we awoke to a nice sunny day finally and Jordan and I had decided Spooner's Canyon was on the menu; it was a trail that we did not get to hit last year on the last day. It was quite fun with me nearly putting my car on it's side at the first obstacle and Jordan putting the "rental" on it's roof on a later climb. Mike's rig did really well despite cutting a swamper; all in all it was a great day on the trail. Raceday was Friday so we headed out early to a few desert sections where we could see the cars at speed. Most of the lead cars were absolutely getting it. After that we and about 25,000 other people congregated at the plaque on Sledge to watch some rock action; this is where only one line exists and cars were stacking up last year and some attempting to drive over one another. Pretty much the same deal this year with very few racers cleaning the ledge without a winch; the flash floods appear to have helped the ledge grow a foot or two. We spend the bulk of the day at that spot watching a mixture of strategy and carnage. Definately a very unique event and something you must see if you enjoy extremes in off roading. I'm sure I missed some details but that is my Monday morning recap. Oh yeah, Mike will have to post some pictures because I think I only took like 2.

Tis