Easter Run to Ormeo

[bolts]

Is any one up for a half day run around Ormeau (corrected) on either Saturday or Monday - I will be going in for a couple of hours, this is not a club run but a casual run if anyone is up to it for those not going away.

[Caveman]

Does that mean you haven't taken the Disco out far a while. ;)

I wonder if they have closed of anymore since the last time we went out there.???

[bolts]

Paul - did you get e-mail also please see club business.

Landy was out at Frazer last weekend but never got out of High range, also hoping that Micks long bilstens shocks will work better on the rear of landy and would like to try them out, to see if I get better travel instead of the massive clunk I get from the std landy shocks on the airbags.

So yes would like a bit of a run ---- I believe we can still get in by the water tower..

[Camo]

I'm in for moday if you going then

Keen as to take the rangie for a run

camo

[x-box]

Will definately keep an eye on this thread - never know what can happen :o
Might join you out there

[bolts]

Camo and x-box

Keen to run on Monday if that suites you both as I would rather go up with a couple of vehicles - would like to try th hill that MickG and I had to winch Steinzy up - on my 2nd trip ever - so with no rain and vehicles a lot better equipped should be a good run.

Will keep post up over weekend and set a time and place for Monday.

[Camo]

Briliant! I will lock in monday

camo

[Outlaw]

and lock me in as a passenger with someone

[bolts]

and lock me in as a passenger with someone

I'm sure camo would love to have you locked in - if not no worries coming with me.

Okay Monday locked in so - meeting at 10:00am BP Coomera?

[stevo68]

Geez its tempting, especially since I still have Fraser sand all through the car still :D , but it is on the market for sale, hmmmm will have to think about this one. Mind you I might not even be here anyway,

Regards

Stevo

[MickG]

In with bells on......man am I itching to do some serious 4x4ing. Also Josh or Stevo or anyone else, happy if you want to ride shot gun in the mack truck......must warn you though, it goes pretty hard:twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :D :angel:

[Camo]

happy if you want to ride shot gun in the mack truck......must warn you though, it goes pretty hard

OMG Mick you starting to sound like Trav!:D haha

Yeah Josh can shotgun with you Mick.. Josh can't handle my extreme yet precise driving:cool: .. I think it intimidates him a bit by the amazing capabilities of my rangie and driver:p .

Anyways can't wait to go for a run on monday

Camo

[stevo68]

In with bells on......man am I itching to do some serious 4x4ing. Also Josh or Stevo or anyone else, happy if you want to ride shot gun in the mack truck......must warn you though, it goes pretty hard Could be up for that if I havent gone away,

Regards

Stevo

[IceFyre]

Torrin and I will be there methinks.

I too still have all that lovely Fraser Sand through the inside.

Also Just bought myself a nice Karcher 6.85+ ($950 I didn't really have) to clean the car with (amoungst other things)

So its up for use after any GC trip out.

[dungarover]

I am definatley keen for Monday or Saturday, I am home over easter so either day is fine.

Where do you plan on meeting up??

Trav

[bolts]

Stevo you can always jump in with me if you want?????

Okay so we have

Bolts
MickG (Outlaw running shotgun)
Camo
Icefyre
Aquarangie
Dranged
Stickman
Hobie18
Harry
Stevo 68 (possible shotgun)
X-Box (yet to confirm)

Okay with these numbers why dont we do this -

Meet at BP Coomera at 9:00am - Entry in through watertower for those going straight up for 9:15am then for a half day run. Will do the canyon and up out through (Steinzy winch) hill:twisted: .

Camo glad your coming electric winch up hill no hand winching (hey Mick):p :D

[Wazza]

Hey guys

Would love to join you but i don't fly into cooly airport till around 12

And i don't think the Defender will go everywhere you guys are going.


Enjoy and see you all tomorrow night


Wazza

[dungarover]

Camo glad your coming electric winch up hill no hand winching (hey Mick):p :D

Remember I also have a electric and hand winch, so we can go even harder if you like :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

Tested the winch/tube bar at 'Cruisr a couple of weekends back, more than happy with the combo. Just need a dual battery off drivesafe and we'll be set (died a bit when I was doing a single line pull with the Rangie bogged to the chassis on a massive washout, ran out of grunt :( )

Re- meeting spot. I'll meet up at the water tower or near there (maybe at the shops at Ormeau as you go past)

Trav

[DRanged]

I could possibly be there if I can work some magic on fitting an old panhard rod to the car.( brand new unit had manufacturing faults and got sent back to Rover) I am also itching to get the Rangie out and have a run.

Will let you know by pm Bolts or will give you a call at home on Sunday.


Justin

ps has Grimace still got his old Rangie at home?? Could borrow his panhard rod!!!!

[Camo]

Holy Moly we getting a few for Monday! bugger if it was closed hehe

At least we could blame it on bolts:p

Remember to bring your digital cameras everyone..say its gonna be interesting on 'Stienzy Hill'

Just saw Stienzy before at his work..hes doing well and hoping to make meeting tomorrow night but can't make Ormeau trip as he has to work..

Camo

[bolts]

Remember I also have a electric and hand winch, so we can go even harder if you like :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

Tested the winch/tube bar at 'Cruisr a couple of weekends back, more than happy with the combo. Just need a dual battery off drivesafe and we'll be set (died a bit when I was doing a single line pull with the Rangie bogged to the chassis on a massive washout, ran out of grunt :( )

Re- meeting spot. I'll meet up at the water tower or near there (maybe at the shops at Ormeau as you go past)

Trav

The more electric winches the happier the less hand winching I have too do - all good Trav will see you on monday at 9:15 we will be on channel 33.

[bolts]

Holy Moly we getting a few for Monday! bugger if it was closed hehe

At least we could blame it on bolts:p

Remember to bring your digital cameras everyone..say its gonna be interesting on 'Stienzy Hill'

Just saw Stienzy before at his work..hes doing well and hoping to make meeting tomorrow night but can't make Ormeau trip as he has to work..

Camo

Yeah Yeah blame it on me :twisted: I'm only going off what some of my contractors told early this week as they do some 4x4 with "darkside" vehicles.

[dungarover]

Too easy. Make sure I have no hangovers just in case of intense winching :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

Trav

[bolts]

I could possibly be there if I can work some magic on fitting an old panhard rod to the car.( brand new unit had manufacturing faults and got sent back to Rover) I am also itching to get the Rangie out and have a run.

Will let you know by pm Bolts or will give you a call at home on Sunday.


Justin

ps has Grimace still got his old Rangie at home?? Could borrow his panhard rod!!!!

3 vehicles with 3 winches - hell yeah , now watch Steinzy Hill we will all breeze up and everyone will ask what MickG, Steinzy and I were on or not thinking that day:eek: .

Good to have you a long Justin if you need a hand with the panrod give us a call only too happy to lend one, ooo yes will pm you about rocks and vehicle stands from the show still sitting in trailer at office, good time to get them back over the 4 days.:angel:

[bolts]

Too easy. Make sure I have no hangovers just in case of intense winching :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

Trav

A few red bulls and some offroading best hangover cure I know:wasntme:

[MickG]

OMG Mick you starting to sound like Trav!:D

LOL:D :D seems to happen every time I have tough trip withdrawl symptoms........been dreaming of a harder trip for ages and just keep visualising the mack truck conquering all:D :twisted:

Im feeling cocky ágain (or excitable if you will) which normally means i'll get myself into trouble or at least scratch/dent another panel or 2:(

Looking forward to it though and looking forward to properly testing out the new tyres........and the standard ECU in low range!!

I feel a winching session coming on:twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :D

See you all there and might I suggest anyone coming from Brisbane or the north meet in the Ormeau shopping centre car park as Trav suggested.....we'll pick you up on channel 33 when close.

Aye, Mick

[stikman]

I'm back from Coffs on Sunday night so if its Monday i'm in for sure. Haven't had a chance to really test out the locker yet and have not tested the new suspension setup either. This should be fun :D

[harry]

orright, i think i should come and supervise this as youall got way too many bad habits, and none of you can retreat when the going gets tough.
and another winch in the mix, just gotta knock off early for an appointment

[GuyG]

Grimaces old rangie had different diffs under it, so doubt that the panard rod would still be there. It is just a rolling chasis the rest was stripped/removed. Justin I've probably got a panard rod from the 2 door if thats a help

which is steinzy hill - collecting car thurs night so will unfortunately miss yet another meeting but could be keen for monday

[bolts]

Okay

We have 12 people now confirmed for Monday (see lists post 16) So trip is as follows;

Monday 9th April
Meeting BP Coomera at 9:00am for Gold Coasters
Meeting Ormeo Shops for Bne people.

Entry through the water tower - looking at running for a couple of hours or until we have had enough.

[harry]

aanndd it 's been raining! should make for some fun slippensliding or diggin holes with the tyres.
first the tip trip, should be mudded up before coomera!

[def-90]

hey bolts there is a small chance i may be able to come for a wheel if that is ok? been meaning to join GCLRO for a while (will very soon), if i can make it will that be ok?

will be at ormeau shops at 9 if i can.

P.S. Justin haven't forgot i still owe you a stick of knead-it, from city view. will get to a meeting soon!!

[Caveman]

I got nothing much on, so looks like I'll join you all as well. :)

Can't let you have all the fun without me......and it's only 15mins from my place anyway.

See you all around 9 at the shops.

Cheers
Paul

[MickG]

hey bolts there is a small chance i may be able to come for a wheel if that is ok? been meaning to join GCLRO for a while (will very soon), if i can make it will that be ok?

will be at ormeau shops at 9 if i can.

P.S. Justin haven't forgot i still owe you a stick of knead-it, from city view. will get to a meeting soon!!

Hey Sam, should be fine to join us for a run tomorrow and I might suggest to Bolts that we split groups tomorrow anyway as we seem to have a fair few cars.....Ormeau is best tackled in smaller groups anyway I reckon so we can just orgainse a lunch time meet point and head off in different directions.....plenty of good tracks there to keep us amused.

Anyway, see you tomorrow, call me if you have any dramas, Mick - 0422 132 225

[DRanged]

Just got the Rangie back together so all is good for tomorrow.:D

Had a fair bit of rain down here. but whether it rained at Ormeau, who knows.

Justin

[harry]

mick's right there, smaller groups is the go, and some of you have way too much ground clearance, so those that want to go where a standard car can go, lets sort it out in the morning at bp

[MickG]

Well, it was kind of the trip that wasn't.............wasn't it:eek: Hope all got home okay especially Bolts........do you have any tread left on either front tyre:wasntme:
Also, to the new members/potential members.........not all our trips turn out like this honest. Hope you guys had a good drive and look forward to seeing you out for another run soon.

Will leave Bolts to explain "Steering rod creek" but thanks to all (especially Justin AGAIN;) ) for coming to the rescue and getting a fallen man home again.

Looking forward to the next trip;) :D

Aye, Mick

P.S. Zoe......we want to see pics and video ASAP;) :D

[x-box]

AHA !!!!

This thread is totally useless without pics :mad: :D

Geeezzzz Mick, how can you tease us like that????

[dungarover]

Yep got home after another hiccup with the Rangie.

Pulled into Yatala pies and suddenly the ignition died. Thinking itwas either the amplifier on the dizzy or the fuel pump or the ignition coil, got the tools out and started pulling bits apart left right and centre. Pulled out the fuel pump (glad I modded the floor as the std 87 Rangies had no provision for accessing the pump, the tank had to be removed to do this :eek: :eek: :eek: ).

Pump was fine, coil was fine as was the ignition amplifier. I was about to declare defeat when I had a fiddle around the HT lead to the coil and we had a running engine again. That really ****es me off when something like that happens, always the simplest things that **** up :oops2: :oops2: Drove home no dramas :D

Just one of those days. By the way Mick, that's a good name for that track :lol2: :lol2:

Trav

[def-90]

cheers mick, didn't obviously make it today...hope you guys had a blast:twisted: busting to get out with you fellas again:cool:


now bring on da pics;)

[harry]

well, another liesurly[arrg] nice day out.
the tough troop decided to go in the way that was blocked.
we went in another way which doesn't attract the council and the rock put'ters [another new word] and had done most of the easy stuff when we came apon the tough guys all que'd up in the creek as bolts was stuck on a rock - no easy way of saving him, so justin set about sorting him out and suggested we continue on and enjoy ourselves, thanks justin !
we offed and had more fun, many many rocks later we found ourselves back at the rescue. justin worked his butt off and bolts got free, only to lead us in all directions until he discovered the track he wanted was the one we had just come down on.
our group didn't break anything that i know of, [we won't mention my sway bar] and were not stopped at any obstacle ['cause i cant get over the hard stuff]
thanks to all for a good day.
isn't that defender awsome!!
and x box, sorry i didn't get the camera out all day, funny that, but for most of the day there was no one in front of me to photograph.

[stikman]

I was going to wait until after i had the video of some driving ready before posting but after reading Harry's post i thought i better pipe up.....after you left harry i decided to take on a rock, rock 1 disco 0. Caught the front diff on a rock and split it open. Oil everywhere and nothing to plug the hole. A tube of silicon and some racing tap slowed down the constant flow until we could get out. When we got down and to the shops we got some soap which was pretty effective at stooping the leaks, for 10 min or so to get home anyway :mad:
Until then was a pretty cruisy day with some good up and down hill runs. Dry, loose and rutty. On a positive note the new shock setup handled everything well, with plenty of new found travel :cool:
Will post some more footage when available, some of the best stuff to start.
http://s11.photobucket.com/albums/a173/planoux/?action=view&current=MVI_0201.flv
http://s11.photobucket.com/albums/a173/planoux/?action=view&current=MVI_0203.flv
and my favourite http://s11.photobucket.com/albums/a173/planoux/?action=view&current=Ormeau.flv

[stikman]

Video looks like it is pretty slow to view....sorry all. Justin, can send it to you ;)

[DRanged]

Well

What can I say but thanks to all for helping in the recovery and repair of the stricken Bolts machine.

2 winches, 2 snatch blocks, numerous chains and shackles a high lift jack and tree protectors and some cunning plans. put it all in a 2hr pot and you have a straightened rear steering arm + recovery.

Special thanks to MickG for treading on my foot and rolling the huge rock into my knee cap:D :D :D . Did have me p....ing myself laughing though(after the pain subsided):wasntme:

Extra special thanks to Bolts for putting your fingers between your steering arm and my bullbar to stop it getting scratched. Thanks mate.


Bolts, I did tell you that your grill is cracked as well, did'nt I:angel:

Will pm you with a price on a new rear arm.


Justin

[DRanged]

I was going to wait until after i had the video of some driving ready before posting but after reading Harry's post i thought i better pipe up.....after you left harry i decided to take on a rock, rock 1 disco 0. Caught the front diff on a rock and split it open. Oil everywhere and nothing to plug the hole. A tube of silicon and some racing tap slowed down the constant flow until we could get out. When we got down and to the shops we got some soap which was pretty effective at stooping the leaks, for 10 min or so to get home anyway :mad:
Until then was a pretty cruisy day with some good up and down hill runs. Dry, loose and rutty. On a positive note the new shock setup handled everything well, with plenty of new found travel :cool:
Will post some more footage when available, some of the best stuff to start.
http://s11.photobucket.com/albums/a173/planoux/?action=view&current=MVI_0201.flv
http://s11.photobucket.com/albums/a173/planoux/?action=view&current=MVI_0203.flv
and my favourite http://s11.photobucket.com/albums/a173/planoux/?action=view&current=Ormeau.flv

Put you down for a diff gaurd then Philippe??????????????????????????????

Justin

[stocky]

Gday dave here. Grey d2. Thanks for a good day out. First of many i hope. :) (and a pic i took)

[stikman]

Put you down for a diff gaurd then Philippe??????????????????????????????

Justin

:mad: :mad:
Yeah, better make that two :D

[Caveman]

I was going to wait until after i had the video of some driving ready before posting but after reading Harry's post i thought i better pipe up.....after you left harry i decided to take on a rock, rock 1 disco 0. Caught the front diff on a rock and split it open. Oil everywhere and nothing to plug the hole. A tube of silicon and some racing tap slowed down the constant flow until we could get out. When we got down and to the shops we got some soap which was pretty effective at stooping the leaks, for 10 min or so to get home anyway :mad:


Unlucky Stikman.......

I also took on a rock earlier in the day, and put a nice dent in the front diff housing. Lucky for me mine has already been welded up before, so had a bit of extra thickness there.......therefore no oil leak for me.

I think a diff protector is definitely a wise investment though.

Great day out though......I had a fun time, although I think I've put my neck out with all that bouncing around on the rocks. :)

Cheers
Paul

[bolts]

Okay

Firstly a BIG THANKS to Justin (once again) MickG Aquarangie and Camo & Zoe (for video and photos of the whole saga) and Outlaw for helping get the car off the tree and rocks and then getting steering arm off car - straight and back on vehicle. Sorry to have held everyone up for 2 hours - not my best effort. Felt really **** for stuffing up everyones drive for 2 hours. You guys did a great job and the D2 runs straight no wobble at high speed as if the bar had never been bent.

As to what I did will wait for the video from camo and zoe for all to see first, but went down a track never done before over some rocks through a stream and dropped over a tree stump and rocks when bang - that was that steering rod caught on a rock and D2 staddled tree stump not going forward or back :o :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: Not happy.

After all the efforts from all above back on the track after 2 hours and D2 driving like nothing had happened. Managed to have a play afterwards until Stickman found a rock with his diff and time to go home.

Got home pulled off bar, straightened and re-attached - not perfect but looks a lot better than what it did, will look at getting a 2nd hand tjm or arb bar down the track.

Thanks again to the everyone for the helping out and getting me back on the road.

[Camo]

Finally got some pics sorted!

Will post up the video later today hopefully

Camo

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/04/360.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/04/361.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/04/359.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/04/362.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/04/363.jpg

[stevo68]

Oh Bummer, looks like I always miss out of these sort of days :D, main thing is vehicle back on road and looks like good workmanship/ team work to get sorted,

Regards

Stevo

[bolts]

Thanks Zoe and Camo for great pics not that I really wanted to be reminded;)

[MickG]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/04/359.jpg


Check out Bolts' expression......pure hatred for his car.............perfect caption competition fodder!!

"You hunk of junk"

"I should just throw a match on you right now"

"steering arm.........i'll give you steering arm!"

"Lucky the bull bar absorbed most of the forces:eek: "

"someone pass me some fuel and a match please"

"Just you wait 'till I get you home"

"if you ever let me down like this again................"

"what do you mean wrong line......."

"did you know your grill is cracked as well:wasntme: "

[x-box]

"if only i had bought a DEFENDER"

[stevo68]

" I must be strong, I must not cry, I must suck it in"

Also the pic looks vaguely familiar, hmmm where have I seen that sort of scene before.........thats right at a council site :p, all thats missing is a shovel to lean on :D

Regards

Stevo

[Camo]

"if only i had bought a DEFENDER"

Too right Louis!

If he had a fender he wouldn't have been game enough to go on the track in the first place...:p

[harry]

phillipe, the disco god is out to get you, remember talking in the servo at coomera? sorry to hear you got more trouble.
cam and zoe, good pics, thanks.
i found today that i also had a rear spring drop the upper shock seat out, and the spring is half out, we fix tomorrow. i need two rear sway bar bushes, as they disappeared.
must have been going up that rocky road.
now you have me worried, will look at the front diff tomorrow.

[x-box]

Mate - i know where you live :twisted:


only joking....

but with a defender he would have taken that stump clean out the ground :o , no worries....

[bolts]

Thanks MickG, Stevo and x-box - i do know where you all live and work:twisted:

Despite photos and peoples presumed thoughts - still love my D2 - have no intention of getting rid of her:angel: . My thoughts where - "Bloody idoit come out on a non club run, take a new track, should have built up rocks before going over tree stump, now have 5 people getting me out the **** instead of driving, I'm so ****** off with myself right now:twisted: .

[stevo68]

" Ooh that g string is working its way up" :eek:

Regards

Stevo

[bolts]

" Ooh that g string is working its way up" :eek:

Regards

Stevo

Mate this is not the forum to tell people you wear your other halfs knickers:o :wasntme:

[stevo68]

Quote:
Originally Posted by stevo68 https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/08/768.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php?p=519852#post519852)
" Ooh that g string is working its way up" :eek:

Regards

Stevo

Mate this is not the forum to tell people you wear your other halfs knickers:o :wasntme: Bummer I meant you :p , hate it when it gets turned back on me :angel:

Regards

Stevo

[Camo]

So both of you wear G-Bangers?

[stevo68]

So both of you wear G-Bangers?
Maybe:spudnikparty: if its the right occasion :wasntme: , leopard skin of course :D

Regards

Stevo

[Camo]

OMG BLAH!

thanks for the thought Stevo!