2010 - Illini 4x4 Safari - Pittsfield, IL - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

MR. HOGG · 04-08-2010, 07:41 AM

2010 - Illini 4x4 Safari - Pittsfield, IL

Who's Going?

May 13, 14 and 15, It's only about a month away

If you've never been, i recommend it. Especially if you enjoy wheeling in the woods.

http://www.trjc.com/Events/4x4Safari/index.htm

Champion · 04-08-2010, 04:16 PM

maybe? are you going Mr. Hogg?

MR. HOGG · 04-08-2010, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Champion

maybe? are you going Mr. Hogg?

think so, should be offical tomorrow, I'll let you know!

Any of the DK Possie going?

Champion · 04-09-2010, 04:39 AM

chad with his newly finished rig. i am not sure on others. i am trying to get brad to wheel his buggy

Machine154 · 04-09-2010, 04:48 AM

I'm registered - see some of you there. I was there last year. It was a really good event. I'm hoping to run 3-3.5 trails this year.

MR. HOGG · 04-09-2010, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Champion

chad with his newly finished rig. i am not sure on others. i am trying to get brad to wheel his buggy

What about the ASH Brothers??

CJ7Addict · 04-12-2010, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MR. HOGG

What about the ASH Brothers??

You can count me out, I think my bro as well. We do want to get everybody together though and do a badlands wheeling/camping weekend though. Just haven't got any plans together yet.

nightrider · 04-12-2010, 05:49 PM

I think I may be stepping out this year, no jeep, too many divided parties etc. Had a good run for the past 5 though.

CJ7Addict · 04-13-2010, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by nightrider

I think I may be stepping out this year, no jeep, too many divided parties etc. Had a good run for the past 5 though.

Too many divided parties for sure. Plus last year with all the Bullshit Drama over nothing, I just don't want to deal with that shit. Figure take a break from it this year and probably go again next year.

Champion · 04-13-2010, 10:10 AM

is she going this year? even is she is, she will not run the trails we are, she can't. plus Kurley is going, you know that will be fun to watch.

blbronc · 04-13-2010, 10:16 AM

It's a damn good time, yes, but a $200 entry fee this year, damn!!

CJ7Addict · 04-13-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Champion

is she going this year? even is she is, she will not run the trails we are, she can't. plus Kurley is going, you know that will be fun to watch.

I don't know if she is or not. But I wasn't putting all the blame on her........well, we were all there so you know what happened.
But anyway. Kurley would be fun to watch, might need a booster chair though!! It is a really good time, but by the time you add in the entry fee, lodging, and gas/diesel, it gets expensive quick. I still haven't said no for sure, but still leaning that way.

MR. HOGG · 04-13-2010, 02:23 PM

Fuck divided parties, Fuck Drama.

Lets get the crew back togeather. Lets kick some ass and take names!!

Champion · 04-13-2010, 03:20 PM

yes, we need to WHOLE crew back together. Hogg i think Kiaser5 will be there to. he may chime in to confirm his attendance.

CJ7Addict · 04-14-2010, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MR. HOGG

Fuck divided parties, Fuck Drama.

Lets get the crew back togeather. Lets kick some ass and take names!!

It has been way too long since we have wheeled together. The last time we did, I seem to remember a tree leaving you a permanent remider of it in your cowl/hood/fender

That was way back with the yellow Jeep too! Man, it has been way too long.

Kaiser5 · 04-17-2010, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Champion

yes, we need to WHOLE crew back together. Hogg i think Kiaser5 will be there to. he may chime in to confirm his attendance.

I'm out. After entry fees, camping and fuel, $500 for two days of wheeling isn't going to work for me.
I'll be putting that money towards my other runs this year. We've got Clayton, then Tennessee and then South Dakota scheduled for this summer.

Jwbogger · 04-21-2010, 06:57 PM

I used to go, but dayum, you have to take out a loan just to go now. I will say the door prizes were always fantastic and the wheeling was pretty outstanding as well. Just to much dough for a weekend of wheeling. I am sure they have thier reasons, but I can damn near drive all the way to Harlan and wheel for the same price.

THE GODFATHER · 04-22-2010, 07:34 PM

man i was just getting on here to see if there was any central illinois rides going on but $200! wow i can hit the badlands 2 or 3 times for that.

billbanshee · 04-23-2010, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by THE GODFATHER

man i was just getting on here to see if there was any central illinois rides going on but $200! wow i can hit the badlands 2 or 3 times for that.

for real those entry fees need a reality check it dosent even cost that much for ejs in moab

Kaiser5 · 04-24-2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by billbanshee

for real those entry fees need a reality check it dosent even cost that much for ejs in moab

In all fairness, they don't feed you at EJS either.

billbanshee · 04-24-2010, 06:27 PM

i realize that and the food is good too i still think the price is outrageous though considering the average offroad park charges around $20 for admission

blbronc · 04-25-2010, 05:10 AM

The food aint that great, the mexican rest. in pittsfield is much better

Machine154 · 04-25-2010, 09:46 AM

I guess everybody has their own opinion, but this is an 'event' and not a do-it-yourself trip to your local offroad park. To me it is cool to be able to head out to new places that aren't public. The event has been the best one that I have attended. The Safari from last year was well-run, lots of good guides, and well-organized. The guides really went the extra mile to help people out and they're also very knowledgeable and safety-conscious. To me it is a good value and I am driving a few hours to get there and paying hotel as well. The entry fee is not even my biggest expense.

TabooCustoms · 04-25-2010, 01:21 PM

I am one of the volunteers for the events and one of the businesses that donates stuff for the raffles and I respect your opinions, I know money is tight.

You can thank the lawyers and insurance companies for the cost of the fees. Over the years the insurance cost to cover all those that attend and the land owners has done nothing but go up, the club does not make any profit off of the events.

As was said earlier this is an event not a trip to the offroad park, if there are complaints or ideas to help us to make these events better without adding cost please let us know.

nightrider · 04-26-2010, 03:40 PM

I think the option for passing on the food would be a good idea. Don't get me wrong, the food is decent and all, but $8 per meal? I rather get my own food and just show up for the raffle, etc. afterward.

Edit: And if I remember right, there was a certain lawyer that caused a not-so-slight increase in the insurance bill for the club...

04-08-2010, 07:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
MR. HOGG Rock God Join Date: Nov 2009 Member # 146572 Location: Andalusia, IL Posts: 1,566	2010 - Illini 4x4 Safari - Pittsfield, IL 2010 - Illini 4x4 Safari - Pittsfield, IL Who's Going? May 13, 14 and 15, It's only about a month away If you've never been, i recommend it. Especially if you enjoy wheeling in the woods. http://www.trjc.com/Events/4x4Safari/index.htm __________________ "Professional Driver on a Closed Course" www.frontier4x4.com Off-Road Supply http://www.4x4syndicate.com/phpBB3/index.php 4x4 Syndicate: Hardcore Offroad Club

04-08-2010, 04:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Champion Hydraulic God! Join Date: Sep 2008 Member # 120189 Location: Moline, IL Posts: 658	maybe? are you going Mr. Hogg? __________________ He was a God damn American patriot!

04-09-2010, 04:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
Champion Hydraulic God! Join Date: Sep 2008 Member # 120189 Location: Moline, IL Posts: 658	chad with his newly finished rig. i am not sure on others. i am trying to get brad to wheel his buggy __________________ He was a God damn American patriot!

04-09-2010, 04:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
Machine154 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Member # 143373 Location: Glen Ellyn, IL Posts: 24	I'm registered - see some of you there. I was there last year. It was a really good event. I'm hoping to run 3-3.5 trails this year. __________________ 2009 Sunburst Orange Rubi 2 Door Auto LOD Middy Bumper and Warn XD9000I, 1.75" BB, LTB 33x13.5x16

04-12-2010, 05:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
nightrider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 68821 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 174	I think I may be stepping out this year, no jeep, too many divided parties etc. Had a good run for the past 5 though. __________________ Trail: '85 CJ-10a, chevy powered. DD/Tow: '06 CTD

04-13-2010, 10:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
Champion Hydraulic God! Join Date: Sep 2008 Member # 120189 Location: Moline, IL Posts: 658	is she going this year? even is she is, she will not run the trails we are, she can't. plus Kurley is going, you know that will be fun to watch. __________________ He was a God damn American patriot!

04-13-2010, 10:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
blbronc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 106142 Location: Heyworth, IL. Posts: 148	It's a damn good time, yes, but a $200 entry fee this year, damn!! Last edited by blbronc; 04-13-2010 at 10:19 AM.

04-13-2010, 02:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
MR. HOGG Rock God Join Date: Nov 2009 Member # 146572 Location: Andalusia, IL Posts: 1,566	Fuck divided parties, Fuck Drama. Lets get the crew back togeather. Lets kick some ass and take names!! __________________ "Professional Driver on a Closed Course" www.frontier4x4.com Off-Road Supply http://www.4x4syndicate.com/phpBB3/index.php 4x4 Syndicate: Hardcore Offroad Club

04-13-2010, 03:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
Champion Hydraulic God! Join Date: Sep 2008 Member # 120189 Location: Moline, IL Posts: 658	yes, we need to WHOLE crew back together. Hogg i think Kiaser5 will be there to. he may chime in to confirm his attendance. __________________ He was a God damn American patriot!

04-21-2010, 06:57 PM	#17 (permalink)
Jwbogger Da Bears! Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 36682 Location: Mount Pulaski, Illinois Posts: 674 Blog Entries: 1	I used to go, but dayum, you have to take out a loan just to go now. I will say the door prizes were always fantastic and the wheeling was pretty outstanding as well. Just to much dough for a weekend of wheeling. I am sure they have thier reasons, but I can damn near drive all the way to Harlan and wheel for the same price.

04-22-2010, 07:34 PM	#18 (permalink)
THE GODFATHER Granite Guru Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 96575 Location: DECATUR, ILLINOIS Posts: 644	man i was just getting on here to see if there was any central illinois rides going on but $200! wow i can hit the badlands 2 or 3 times for that. __________________ Jesus Rocks! 1993 Jeep YJ on 60's with chromo's and detroits 4 linked front and rear with re-centered H1's and 42" iroks. 2003 Dodge Crew Cab 4x4 Laramie Edition with 5.9 Cummins Near stock but so far undefeated! Soon to have a leveling kit and 35 inch iroks with 18" Ballistic Wheels.

04-24-2010, 06:27 PM	#21 (permalink)
billbanshee Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 84387 Location: springfield il Posts: 35	i realize that and the food is good too i still think the price is outrageous though considering the average offroad park charges around $20 for admission

04-25-2010, 05:10 AM	#22 (permalink)
blbronc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 106142 Location: Heyworth, IL. Posts: 148	The food aint that great, the mexican rest. in pittsfield is much better

04-25-2010, 09:46 AM	#23 (permalink)
Machine154 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Member # 143373 Location: Glen Ellyn, IL Posts: 24	I guess everybody has their own opinion, but this is an 'event' and not a do-it-yourself trip to your local offroad park. To me it is cool to be able to head out to new places that aren't public. The event has been the best one that I have attended. The Safari from last year was well-run, lots of good guides, and well-organized. The guides really went the extra mile to help people out and they're also very knowledgeable and safety-conscious. To me it is a good value and I am driving a few hours to get there and paying hotel as well. The entry fee is not even my biggest expense. __________________ 2009 Sunburst Orange Rubi 2 Door Auto LOD Middy Bumper and Warn XD9000I, 1.75" BB, LTB 33x13.5x16

04-25-2010, 01:21 PM	#24 (permalink)
TabooCustoms Wheeler Join Date: Dec 2007 Member # 105073 Posts: 139	I am one of the volunteers for the events and one of the businesses that donates stuff for the raffles and I respect your opinions, I know money is tight. You can thank the lawyers and insurance companies for the cost of the fees. Over the years the insurance cost to cover all those that attend and the land owners has done nothing but go up, the club does not make any profit off of the events. As was said earlier this is an event not a trip to the offroad park, if there are complaints or ideas to help us to make these events better without adding cost please let us know. __________________ www.taboocustoms.com Team TABOO 2012 RRock Thanks to: LOCTITE Tom Wood's Custom Drive Shafts Central Welding Supply Koenig Machine & Welding Delta Tire & Yokohama H&B Quality Tooling Aire Serv of Quincy

04-26-2010, 03:40 PM	#25 (permalink)
nightrider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 68821 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 174	I think the option for passing on the food would be a good idea. Don't get me wrong, the food is decent and all, but $8 per meal? I rather get my own food and just show up for the raffle, etc. afterward. Edit: And if I remember right, there was a certain lawyer that caused a not-so-slight increase in the insurance bill for the club... __________________ Trail: '85 CJ-10a, chevy powered. DD/Tow: '06 CTD Last edited by nightrider; 04-26-2010 at 03:42 PM.

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