Takeover Pre-Run - Sat. March 21st

[YotaJosh]

When: Saturday, March 21st.
Where: Superlift Park, Hot Springs, AR

A few of us are getting together to plan and prerun some of our trail routes for Takeover in August.

I'm sure of the definite plans yet, but I plan on being at the park around 10 am or so, if not earlier.

There's nothing official or sacred about this trip, so come on out if you want to. We'll be wheeling all day. :kewl:

Any one up for beer and pizza afterwards?

[domino]

When: Saturday, March 21st.
Where: Superlift Park, Hot Springs, AR

A few of us are getting together to plan and prerun some of our trail routes for Takeover in August.

I'm sure of the definite plans yet, but I plan on being at the park around 10 am or so, if not earlier.

There's nothing official or sacred about this trip, so come on out if you want to. We'll be wheeling all day. :kewl:

Any one up for beer and pizza afterwards?

I'm definitely gonna be there, but I don't know what I'll be driving. If I can at least get my steering box mounted, the black truck will be wheelable. It just won't be ideal. There's still a lot to do on it that won't be done. (ext. brake lines, shocks, spring hanger gussets, etc) I may just have to ride with someone... And I'm always up for :xbeer3: and pizza

[79coyotefrg]

:xpopcorn2:xbeer1::driving:

[79coyotefrg]

are you down here now Aaron? i have to take sis to work at 1 then a dr's appointment, i could slip out there after that

[domino]

are you down here now Aaron? i have to take sis to work at 1 then a dr's appointment, i could slip out there after that

Yup.. I got in last night. I've been putting off going outside. It looks a little chilly. If you don't have anything else to do, we could check out my steering box placement.

[79coyotefrg]

Yup.. I got in last night. I've been putting off going outside. It looks a little chilly. If you don't have anything else to do, we could check out my steering box placement.

ok, i'll see you around 3

[Jordan7118]

Welp, I'm in. Who's runnin' 4s with me?

[gittinit]

Welp, I'm in. Who's runnin' 4s & 5s with me?

There I fixed it! :rolleyes:



Hey Jordan...Is anyone else riding with us? If not do you mind if I bring my son?

[79coyotefrg]

:woohoo: i got my winch parts :woot:

[Jordan7118]

Hey Jordan...Is anyone else riding with us? If not do you mind if I bring my son?

That should be fine. We'll find a place for him somewhere if I can't take him :cool:

[Tunataco]

Would love to come down and meet some of you guys, unfortunately that weekend is a birthday run for one of my buds at Cass.

[79coyotefrg]

Would love to come down and meet some of you guys, unfortunately that weekend is a birthday run for one of my buds at Cass.

Cass huh ??

[Jordan7118]

Does Brennan Reid get on here much? I know he'd be a good guy to run with.

Also, I'm available to do a Pre Pre-Run on Friday if anyone wants to go. I'm only doing 4s and mild 5s. I'd like to do Slammer, CanOpener, Hummdinger, Four Fingers, Ultimate, Shaffner's, and other trails on the loop.

Aaron? Michael Faber? You down?

[79coyotefrg]

Brendan doesnt compute but i'm sure he'd be willing to help, problem is he might be back to working 7 days a week when Take Over comes around

[domino]

Does Brennan Reid get on here much? I know he'd be a good guy to run with.

Also, I'm available to do a Pre Pre-Run on Friday if anyone wants to go. I'm only doing 4s and mild 5s. I'd like to do Slammer, CanOpener, Hummdinger, Four Fingers, Ultimate, Shaffner's, and other trails on the loop.

Aaron? Michael Faber? You down?

I'd go, but my truck is still down. I'm ready to weld up the steering box mount, but Daniel is working all week. If I find a way to get that done and make a driveshaft, I could probably hit some 4's.

[YotaJosh]

If you are coming, and you plan on doing some trail leading for Takeover, try to take a look at a map before Sat. and pick some of your favorite trails for your trail willingness. I'm going to print some out and get all Kindergarten like with some highlighters. :D

Link to the map: http://orvpark.com/download/trail-map.pdf

[Arky Tacoma]

Do we know yet what time we are meeting up Saturday? Just trying to plan my day, cause I have to be back to LR for my 'in-laws 50th wedding anniversary. Just wish they'd tell me what time and where I have to be Saturday evening.

[gittinit]

Does Brennan Reid get on here much? I know he'd be a good guy to run with.

Also, I'm available to do a Pre Pre-Run on Friday if anyone wants to go. I'm only doing 4s and mild 5s. I'd like to do Slammer, CanOpener, Hummdinger, Four Fingers, Ultimate, Shaffner's, and other trails on the loop.

Aaron? Michael Faber? You down?

Those trails sound like good ones. :p I was wondering when would be a good time to come down. We (Logan and I) are only staying one night. We could be there friday afternoon, and stay till sat evening. I bet he would like to get out of school early friday too!

I'll give Brendan a call and see if he wants to hit some trails with us. He is rarely on the computer, and I have only seen him on MC like once or twice.

Oh and propane is freaking awesome!!!!!!!! I love it! :D

[gittinit]

If you are coming, and you plan on doing some trail leading for Takeover, try to take a look at a map before Sat. and pick some of your favorite trails for your trail willingness. I'm going to print some out and get all Kindergarten like with some highlighters. :D

Link to the map: http://orvpark.com/download/trail-map.pdf

Don't forget to laminate them! Heck if you laminate them then mark your chosen route with a dry erase marker, you could edit at will while on the trail.

[YotaJosh]

Do we know yet what time we are meeting up Saturday? Just trying to plan my day, cause I have to be back to LR for my 'in-laws 50th wedding anniversary. Just wish they'd tell me what time and where I have to be Saturday evening.

I'd say around 10 am or so. So me and you should probably leave for the park around 9:00 or so.

Don't forget to laminate them! Heck if you laminate them then mark your chosen route with a dry erase marker, you could edit at will while on the trail.

Great idea! :thumbs:

[79coyotefrg]

i'll be there sat morning probably around 10 or so, i want to run trails i havent run before,

[79coyotefrg]

I'd go, but my truck is still down. I'm ready to weld up the steering box mount, but Daniel is working all week. If I find a way to get that done and make a driveshaft, I could probably hit some 4's.

i'll be coming over that way tomorrow, I'm gonna do some prep work for my Chiropractor's new fence. i can stop and zip that up for ya, at least in stages, since yall are so close.

did you get the holes drilled and everything??

[domino]

i'll be coming over that way tomorrow, I'm gonna do some prep work for my Chiropractor's new fence. i can stop and zip that up for ya, at least in stages, since yall are so close.

did you get the holes drilled and everything??

Holes are drilled. All that's left is the welding. I've really got to learn how to weld. I laid my first beads down the other day.. Not the prettiest I've ever seen. :D

[79coyotefrg]

Holes are drilled. All that's left is the welding. I've really got to learn how to weld. I laid my first beads down the other day.. Not the prettiest I've ever seen. :D

did you find a 3/4 bit with a 1/2 inch shank ??

[79coyotefrg]

it takes practice, i welded on my bumper yesterday till my arms gave out, which wasnt a REAL long time, maybe a hour :ack:

[Arky Tacoma]

Looks like I'm out for Saturday. My in-law's 50th wedding anniversary swindig starts at 3 in Conway. You guys have fun, and if you get a chance snap a few pics. I have almost forgotten what wheelin' is like.

Has anybody registered for the Howiepalooza at SMORR in April?

[Jordan7118]

Those trails sound like good ones. :p I was wondering when would be a good time to come down. We (Logan and I) are only staying one night. We could be there friday afternoon, and stay till sat evening. I bet he would like to get out of school early friday too!

I'll give Brendan a call and see if he wants to hit some trails with us. He is rarely on the computer, and I have only seen him on MC like once or twice.

Oh and propane is freaking awesome!!!!!!!! I love it! :D

I guess I'll call you and talk this out soon.

I'd REALLY LIKE TO HIT THE TRAILS AT 9, as I've got family in town and need to hang :rolleyes: BUT, I guess I can't really go if no one is there :(

Aaron, if you need some help, call me. I could probably bring my welder over and zip it up for ya. No promises on pretty, but it'll do. Call if you want me to do that. I could swing by tomorrow and get that done.

I'm really set on runnin' those trails. If you haven't seen Snoop yet, try to come. He's really an ugly POS with some tricks up his sleeve :D

Call if you need to chat with me - 501/617-3282 c - I don't have reliable or consistent internet.

See ya Saturday!

[79coyotefrg]

Holes are drilled. All that's left is the welding. I've really got to learn how to weld. I laid my first beads down the other day.. Not the prettiest I've ever seen. :D

all welded up :woot:

you get that driveshaft done :dunno:

[YotaJosh]

I'm probably going to get to the park at 10 (if not earlier). I'm want to try and get there by 9, but we'll see.

Lance and Brent can't come, so it's just me representing the LR crew. :xpimp:

[domino]

all welded up :woot:

you get that driveshaft done :dunno:

Driveshaft is welded up. All that's left is cutting it down. Should have it ready tomorrow morning. :cool:

[79coyotefrg]

i gotta try and install my cable locker tomorrow sometime, OR i'll just lock it in and ride this weekend, then sometime sunday or monday pull the rear axle out and get the IFS one in,

[79coyotefrg]

Driveshaft is welded up. All that's left is cutting it down. Should have it ready tomorrow morning. :cool:

cutting it down :headscratch:


is Daniel gonna make it?? can we get his truck together :dunno:

[domino]

cutting it down :headscratch:


is Daniel gonna make it?? can we get his truck together :dunno:

I've got two long ass square tubes right now. Gotta cut them so that the 2" tube doesn't bottom out in the 2.5" tube and they don't fall apart on extension.

Daniel's not gonna make it. He's got a side job to do. We got his twin stick put in today, but that's about it. There's still a couple of weekends worth of work on his junk...

[YotaJosh]

Well that was fun. :D

I don't think we "pre-ran" very much, but it was a great day of wheeling!

[79coyotefrg]

i had a great time till i started home, got almost to Bismark, pulling the long hill on 7 and blew the head gasket :(

THANKS TO Aaron :woot: i finally got home

[Arky Tacoma]

Well that was fun. :D

I don't think we "pre-ran" very much, but it was a great day of wheeling!
So does that mean another "pre-run" in the near future? I can go next time.

[79coyotefrg]

So does that mean another "pre-run" in the near future? I can go next time.

i guess that means i gotta get my headgasket fixed ASAP :aahg:

[gittinit]

WOW youve always had a verry reliable motor. I'm suprised to hear u had troubles. I guess you were due though couse youve been lucky for a while now.

I got times on some good trails and I'm formulating a plan but another run would be nice. If yall could wait till school is out I'd be down for another pre run. This time I'm bringing my rig though. We need to have a family outing, and this just may be it.

Those trails shure are getting nasty. Arron, and Jordan ran slammer last thing sat evening, a challenge I doubt they would have been up to if they knew what I was leading them into. Both came out unscathed. 4 fingers is turning into a hard 4 or a 5. Heck baileys boulders was easier than 4 fingers. I can't wait till it dries up some and traction is more redily avalible.

[YotaJosh]

Sorry to hear about your motor Glen. I guess pushing 4 grand to get up Humdinger did it in. :eek: At least you weren't far from Aaron's in laws.

And thanks for the tips and spotting Michael. When you were riding with Jordan, I kept thinking "Michael Jordan" in my head, but I never said it. :p

[Jordan7118]

I must admit, Josh, the red rocket did pretty well :D

Bailey's Boulders, Greg's Rocks... What's next :eek:

Pre-run was fun. Rain kinda sucked, but it was still a good wheel. Slammer was definitely a challenge. Aaron peeled off about 1/8" of his tires. Sorry for airing it down to 2 psi, Aaron :eek: If it makes you feel better, I came back to pick up Snoop today and one of his tires was totally flat :D

I'm a huge fan of the loop trails. That's gonna be a solid lineup. I'll lead that group if Michael wants to move on to the 4s and 5s. I'd prefer to stick to the 4s and weak-sauce Bailey's Boulders :D

Looks like tube work is in my near future. Michael, I'll buy the beer, tube, and strippers :D

[domino]

Pre-run was fun. Rain kinda sucked, but it was still a good wheel. Slammer was definitely a challenge. Aaron peeled off about 1/8" of his tires. Sorry for airing it down to 2 psi, Aaron :eek: If it makes you feel better, I came back to pick up Snoop today and one of his tires was totally flat :D

Don't worry about the tire. I'm pretty sure it was that tire that finally got traction after 30 minutes spinning them. :D It was a great time, even though I've never been more frustrated on a trail. This weekend was definitely the hardest wheeling I've done so far. Thanks for helping break the truck in, and a big thanks to Michael for being a great spotter and putting up with me all day. ;)

[Jordan7118]

Don't worry about the tire. I'm pretty sure it was that tire that finally got traction after 30 minutes spinning them. :D It was a great time, even though I've never been more frustrated on a trail. This weekend was definitely the hardest wheeling I've done so far. Thanks for helping break the truck in, and a big thanks to Michael for being a great spotter and putting up with me all day. ;)

Not to brag, but I think what finally did it was when I pushed against your bed and put your rear tires in a different spot. Sometimes it's the simple things. After that warm up, I think you could've stuck to Ingrid's and crawled it. Those tires were nice and sticky :cool:

[gittinit]

I must admit, Josh, the red rocket did pretty well :D

Bailey's Boulders, Greg's Rocks... What's next :eek:

Pre-run was fun. Rain kinda sucked, but it was still a good wheel. Slammer was definitely a challenge. Aaron peeled off about 1/8" of his tires. Sorry for airing it down to 2 psi, Aaron :eek: If it makes you feel better, I came back to pick up Snoop today and one of his tires was totally flat :D

I'm a huge fan of the loop trails. That's gonna be a solid lineup. I'll lead that group if Michael wants to move on to the 4s and 5s. I'd prefer to stick to the 4s and weak-sauce Bailey's Boulders :D

Looks like tube work is in my near future. Michael, I'll buy the beer, tube, and strippers :D

"Red Rocket" is fitting after seeing him launch it on Greg's Rock. Ya know Jordan he is on the same trails, with open front, and 33s, as that we wheel. :eek:

Hows about you buy the tube, gas, wire, and lunch? Bring it on! A couple of them 4s we ran could have easily been classified a 5, so by sticking to the 4s you may actually be wheeling harder trails than me. :D Its the offcamber lines and probable body damage that makes a 5 ,a 5 in my mind atleast. If you want to lead be my guest. I'd like to try and hang with you if I can.

[gittinit]

Don't worry about the tire. I'm pretty sure it was that tire that finally got traction after 30 minutes spinning them. :D It was a great time, even though I've never been more frustrated on a trail. This weekend was definitely the hardest wheeling I've done so far. Thanks for helping break the truck in, and a big thanks to Michael for being a great spotter and putting up with me all day. ;)

I knew someone would say that after the weekend we had. I kinda expected it from Glen as well. Do great spotters throw their hands up and say "I dunno" like I did? I too think Jordans shove put you up and over that tough spot, thank him, I did nothing but watch and point.

[Jordan7118]

"Red Rocket" is fitting after seeing him launch it on Greg's Rock. Ya know Jordan he is on the same trails, with open front, and 33s, as that we wheel. :eek:
Brave man, and he did well :cool:


Hows about you buy the tube, gas, wire, and lunch? Bring it on! A couple of them 4s we ran could have easily been classified a 5, so by sticking to the 4s you may actually be wheeling harder trails than me. :D Its the offcamber lines and probable body damage that makes a 5 ,a 5 in my mind atleast. If you want to lead be my guest. I'd like to try and hang with you if I can.

That's a good deal in my book. I'm all about sticking with you. I'll tail gun most definitely. I'll probably be up to running 5s at that point. I really want to do 'The Loop' trails. Would we wheel Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, or does it just depend on the group? I'm down for at least two of the three.

I knew someone would say that after the weekend we had. I kinda expected it from Glen as well. Do great spotters throw their hands up and say "I dunno" like I did? I too think Jordans shove put you up and over that tough spot, thank him, I did nothing but watch and point.

U guided him, and you adjusted his carb to make driving much more suitable. I just happened to want a rock that was under his tires, so I tried to move him out of the way :D Regardless, the Black Mamba did great. :cool:

[YotaJosh]

"Red Rocket" is fitting after seeing him launch it on Greg's Rock. Ya know Jordan he is on the same trails, with open front, and 33s, as that we wheel. :eek:

Brave man, and he did well :cool:


Thanks fellers! :thumbs:

Wheeling Greg's Rock made me realize that I need 3 things - bigger rubber, front locker, and sliders.

Oh, and you guys can have Slammer all to yourselves. I've seen it - no thanks for now. :eek:

[gittinit]

That's a good deal in my book. I'm all about sticking with you. I'll tail gun most definitely. I'll probably be up to running 5s at that point. I really want to do 'The Loop' trails. Would we wheel Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, or does it just depend on the group? I'm down for atleast 2 of the three.

Jordan
I plan to wheel all 3 days and get progressivly harder as the weekend goes by with a easier night run. I think those 4s I mapped out accross the street will make good night run trails and we can even hit the overlook to check out the Hot Springs skyline at night for a lil break. I definately want to pre run those trails as I'm not too familiar with them, and I want to be shure they are suitable for a night outing.

Josh
Bigger rubber for shure , but a locker ....i dunno if thats wise without plenty of spares or longs.



All 3 toys in the group were without sliders. I was really suprised to see that. My offer stands, buy the tube, lunch, and some $ for gas and wire for the welder and we'll put something together. We will beat the piss out of the vendor prices. I even have a spare bedroom for ya if you want to stay overnight. Just let me know ahead of time so I can scedule everything.

[Jordan7118]

I plan to wheel all 3 days and get progressivly harder as the weekend goes by with a easier night run. I think those 4s I mapped out accross the street will make good night run trails and we can even hit the overlook to check out the Hot Springs skyline at night for a lil break. I definately want to pre run those trails as I'm not too familiar with them, and I want to be shure they are suitable for a night outing.

I ran one of those 4s, and it was no cakewalk. Pre-running is definitely needed. However, that overlook idea is legit.


My offer stands, buy the tube, lunch, and some $ for gas and wire for the welder and we'll put something together. I even have a spare bedroom for ya if you want to stay and leave in the morning.

It may be a little while. I'm pretty much booked every weekend until middle June (yea, don't I sound cool :rolleyes:) Really, I would like to work in your shop and get some pointers. I wouldn't need you to be there all weekend, but I would like to be in your shop most of the weekend to work on the tube. Unless you really are as good with tube as I hope and it just builds itself :D

[gittinit]

I ran one of those 4s, and it was no cakewalk. Pre-running is definitely needed. However, that overlook idea is legit.



It may be a little while. I'm pretty much booked every weekend until middle June (yea, don't I sound cool :rolleyes:) Really, I would like to work in your shop and get some pointers. I wouldn't need you to be there all weekend, but I would like to be in your shop most of the weekend to work on the tube. Unless you really are as good with tube as I hope and it just builds itself :D

Builds itself Now thats funny. Sweat equity is good equity!