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discoute
27th August 2006, 12:21 PM
Back from the recce at the SPRINGS 4wd pk.

The night run will start at a area viewable for spectators. This track is a large steep rock formation that should not require recovery of any vehicles. This track is around 600 mtr long with steep climbs, aggessive side angles needing good wheel placement. There is no damage expected here.

From here the next track is a dry gully run, this is a must finish track of some 800 mtrs travelling down this gully there is some very steep desents, the exit of this track has a large loose rock climb, there is some over 20 degree side angles here.

The next set of tracks are gully runs with a short track of severe desents and one steep climb. Recovery is expected.

The next track is a new track due for completion for the nigh run, this track is around 1 klm in length consisting of a severe desent to a gully run the assent is of many rock ledges and deeps holes. Recovery is expected.

Should these tracks be completed within the time limit there are several other new tracks for use.

This run should not return panel damage to any vehicle with good recovery, but this is a G4 so be ready for anything. One water crossing only.

Sunday is a good chance for other members to drive some of the tracks and brush up on some more technical recovery.

This park has a cafe and can supply meals at good prices, please phone them for a menu. example "rump steak and salad $10.50., all day breaky 'BACON EGGS & TOAST" $9.50. PH 46852558 or emial for a menu and prices. thesprings4x4xpark@hotmail,com

www.thesprings4x4.com.au (http://www.thesprings4x4.com.au)

I hope all enjoy this trip, see you there.

GLEN

Outlaw
27th August 2006, 12:52 PM
Sounds like fun Glen... wish i was driving rather than just being navi ;)

Oh wells... Camo and i can swap next time :p

discoute
27th August 2006, 12:55 PM
Sounds like fun Glen... wish i was driving rather than just being navi ;)

Oh wells... Camo and i can swap next time :p

No mate we reserve the fender for the new G4 comp coming soon. camo will need to do some gym work for it. lol:o

glen

DRanged
27th August 2006, 03:56 PM
Sounds good Glen must pull my finger out and put the front diff back together ( fitting castor corrected swivel housings )and get it tested in time. Has my 5th alloy wheel turned up yet, could pick it up tuesday arvo maybe.

Thanks Justin

dungarover
27th August 2006, 05:46 PM
Sounds like bloody good fun. Matt better get fit I guess :D :D

Pannel damage wise, since I'll be there I bet I'll come home with some new battle scars :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: Just that I'm a bit jinxed that way. But you get that and you need to show that your LR isn't a ******* 4WD :thumbsup: :thumbsup:


Trav

bolts
28th August 2006, 07:40 AM
Glen

This sounds good cant wait - geez only 2 weeks to go 11 days to go:D not that i'm counting:o . Just as well I playing so much sport at the moment just to keep fit for the run, just need to get mick out now;) .

I think ordering dinner and breekky at cafe is the way to go, saves cooking and washing up, more time to play:D :p

def-90
28th August 2006, 06:27 PM
hey glen can peoples come if they not yet a member of GCLRO's? hopefully make the meeting on the 7th to see about joining. Was supposed to go to Emu with YOU and ross, etc (people from the last springs trip) but wouldn't mind coming out for a sticky beak, and do Emu later...

discoute
29th August 2006, 04:42 AM
Hey Sam

Talk to outlaw he's the president, see you at the meeting. I am going back to the springs to finish some new tracks again this weekend.

glen

did you get the wiring for your lockers sorted.

def-90
29th August 2006, 06:09 AM
hey glen,

yeah bud got the lockers sorted, compressor fully **** itself, full of water, talked to the boys at ARB and we agreed it was 'condensation' so they fixed it under warranty!

see you next thurs night.

have you been putting in more tracks up there?

MickG
29th August 2006, 07:37 AM
From here the next track is a dry gully run, this is a must finish track of some 800 mtrs travelling down this gully there are some very steep desents:blink: the exit of this track has a large loose rock climb, there is some over 20 degree side angles:eek: here.

The next set of tracks are gully runs with a short track of severe desents:unsure: and one steep climb. Recovery is expected.

The next track is a new track due for completion for the nigh run, this track is around 1 klm in length consisting of a severe desent:wacko: to a gully run the assent is of many rock ledges and deeps holes. Recovery is expected.


I wont lie...........:unsure: :unsure: :unsure:

discoute
29th August 2006, 11:58 AM
hey glen,

yeah bud got the lockers sorted, compressor fully **** itself, full of water, talked to the boys at ARB and we agreed it was 'condensation' so they fixed it under warranty!

see you next thurs night.

have you been putting in more tracks up there?

Yep new tracks, Have fround some new gullys with stuff that is so good, the owner didn't even know he had it.

May set up a rover only comp. going down again this weekend to sort out the tracks for the night run.

good to here arb fixed the compressor.

glen

discoute
29th August 2006, 12:01 PM
I wont lie...........:unsure: :unsure: :unsure:

and thats just the tip of the ice berg. :eek: :eek: :eek: