Perth 4wd Adventure show

[HangOver]

Just saw this advertised on the TV, anyone been before?
I'm more into 4x4 than caravans, is it worth a visit?

4WD & Adventure Show
16, 17 and 18 November 2007
Fri 9am-6pm, Sat & Sun 9am-5pm
Venue: McCallum Park (near the Causeway) Victoria Park


http://www.4wdshow.com.au/?page=perthshow

[Jezzaol]

I should be there with work, Im told the show is good. I also think I'll have my D1 in the driving display!
;)

[HangOver]

I should be there with work, Im told the show is good. I also think I'll have my D1 in the driving display!
;)

It would be fun to see the a D1 in the line up I'll prob chuck a sickie on the friday ;) and check it out.

Do you have time slots for your 4wheeling?

Speaking of displays I wonder if LROCWA will have a stand? (Brad??)

[HangOver]

I just looked at their site map ssanyong and hyundai have a stand LOL I think I'll go talk to the salesmen for a while then ask about ground clearance and diff locks LOL

:twisted::twisted:

[Offender90]

Hmmm... I have a day off Friday, as my brother is in town visiting from interstate... anyone think the show could be interesting to non 4WDers... :D and their girlfriends??... :angel:

[RichardK]

I hope I'll get down there for a couple of hours on friday also

[HangOver]

I feel a group AULRO sickie happening here !

[BMKal]

I've been to this a couple of times before - it's a good show. Also thinking of taking Thursday afternoon & Friday off & driving down from Kal.

[Bradtot]

It would be fun to see the a D1 in the line up I'll prob chuck a sickie on the friday ;) and check it out.

Do you have time slots for your 4wheeling?

Speaking of displays I wonder if LROCWA will have a stand? (Brad??)

Yes we will be there I am helping on thursday set up
dont know what day I will be on the stand poss sat arvo have lots to do at home been to margret river all weekend.
the 4wd association were having trouble getting Acreddited drivers to drive all the new beasties around the test track.. I have done it many years ago, was fun, but now with insurance issues u have to be accreditted. Never mind.
may see some of u there maybe not...lol
Brad

[Ken]

I feel a day off friday coming on must be that chicken Im having for dinner thursday night :o:D:D

[Phil633]

I will be there Saturday sometime, and will be looking out for Landy's with AULRO stickers in the car park.

[5teve]

I'll be there too on saturday... not sure what time we'll be going but probably morning... as we have a busy afternoon..

unfortunately i missed out on the stickers... so waiting for the next round....

Thanks

Steve

[HangOver]

unfortunately i missed out on the stickers... so waiting for the next round....

Inc Sells them direct from his website:
www.davesitshop.com

[5teve]

i knew someone would make me out to be a fool :D thanks mate! :angel:

not the hardest thing in the world to do tho is it :D

thanks

Steve

[BMKal]

Have managed to sweet talk the boss into Friday off - looks like a Thursday evening drive to Perth. Will probably be in the Prado though - it's cheaper to drive down there than the Disco (has a company fuel card).

[gghaggis]

I'll be trying to get down there Fri lunchtime - Richard, what time are you thinking of?

Cheers,

Gordon

[Bradtot]

i knew someone would make me out to be a fool :D thanks mate! :angel:

not the hardest thing in the world to do tho is it :D

thanks

Steve
no:eek:

[RichardK]

I'll be trying to get down there Fri lunchtime - Richard, what time are you thinking of?

Cheers,

Gordon

Sounds about the right time for me Gordon

[HangOver]

Does anyone know:

Does this event have a bar?
When time are the 4x4 displays on?

[Fade]

Anyone go to this today? Anything good on offer?

[HangOver]

well there is no beer tent and the displays are on 3 times a day.

I think it should have been called 4wd caravan & camping though, as a summary it's worth a 1/2 day if you just look at the 4x4 stuff or most of the day if you walk slowly and look at every stand.

I didn't notice a lot of difference in the price of stuff to normal maybe a few bucks here and there but the stands were selling a LOT of fridges. Most drooled over stuff for me was the iron man 12,000lb winch about $800 and a 40,000 yes 40,000kg snatch strap and I have always had a bit of a soft spot for Quad’s. Repco had a Chinese winch for $550. All the 4x4 stuff you could imagine really if you are into camping or caravans too you will love it.

I was a little disappointed at the 4x4 extreme? display I would have had a go at all the obstacles,(slowly) in my standard RRC except for the big tyre and all the vehicles, about 7 had difficulties with that. Except the RRC ute and a VERY modded zukki. It would have been very entertaining for the soft road brigade though and that RRC sounded awesome.
You have got to watch out for the H1 hummer. Being as objective as possible, it’s utter ****e ! It’s a real nice show pony, engine sound great looks pretty good but ……..well just go and watch he even made up some excuse for not wanting to drive over rocks ! LMAO !!!

There’s two off road display areas so make sure you know which event is at which display area so you don’t miss any, (like I did). When you go in you get a map/schedule. It’s $15 per adult or a family of 4 for I think it was $40 maybe $45 kids under 6 is free. The gate accepts cash only.

The Landy stand has a RR, (not the vogue), two disco’s, two baby Landys and a Defer. I heard one bloke say “see, you just hose it out, now that’s what I want!”
You can sit in them all if you want.
I can see now why the Disco is so popular, to be honest looking at trim levels only there’s not a lot in it between the Disco & and RR. It would be interesting to see which was more capable off road. Not sure about that flip up button for the hand brake though and it seems all the door handles were plastic except the rear door on the Defer. I don’t know why but I always smile at the unpainted rivets on the Defer rear quarter, it’s good some things don’t change. If you want to see a RR sport look opposite the Landy display there is an audio/video stand that’s using one to display it’s “bling” video stuff.

The cyclone and ssanyong stands are present and always good for a laugh.

I still can’t believe I didn’t buy ANYTHING!
Ok so I bought an ice-cream but I don’t think that counts.

[HangOver]

did that count as trip report?:D

[DirtyDawg]

Same as last year huh? and the year before;) the parking is always exciting.

[Phil633]

I still can’t believe I didn’t buy ANYTHING!
Ok so I bought an ice-cream but I don’t think that counts.

The only thing I bought was the LROCWA Recipe book.
I love the recipe for Genuine Australian Camel Stew. The only problem is going to be finding three camels:D

Also checked out the National Luna Defender, which looks awesome. It has a lot of gear on it I hadn't seen before
from a company called Front Runner 4X4 Technology. I think it is imported from South Africa.

I Also learned something else today while talking with the guys from RAW Shock Absorbers. They do suspension kits
with obviously their shocks and Dobinson coils in. They will only provide Kits for a 2" lift, no higher.
I think I might try the RAW Kits next as my front coils are starting to sag.

[Ken]

went today met up with Taff and Andy theres heaps of stuff on offer just depends on what your after every conceivable option for a 4x4 possible

[HangOver]

Also checked out the National Luna Defender, which looks awesome. It has a lot of gear on

was that the silver one?
if so very nice.

[Phil633]

was that the silver one?
if so very nice.

Yep, that's the one. It is owned by Russell Booth, but I believe he is/has sold it and is buying a new Defender.

[Jezzaol]

Had a good couple of days, kept the Disco up witht them rock crawling trucks :D
Only a slightly modified steering dampner :twisted: Waiting for re-location kit ! to stop that hapening !

Was anyone there ? what was your thoughts ??

[Fade]

Was there today, didnt watch a lot of the 4wd shows as we got there late and wanted to get around and look at everything. My mates comment when he saw your disco was something along the lines of I should get the same mods and accessories.

[ATH]

I went Saturday and wasn't that impressed as it was just the same with even more caravans.
Had a chat to Russel and he has sold that Defender kitted out with all the SA gear for, 44 grand. But no fridge included!
Not bad for a vehicle with over hundred thousand kays on it but in top nick.
He is getting a new Defender to be fully optioned with all their gear to take around various shows.
They certainly make a great vehicle for advertising purposes.
I did look around the new one and had a chat with various people who were interested and one fat little Toyota driver who complained it was too narrow for him!
I told him Land Rover aren't interested in fat little men and to go back to his Jap crap....... was that a bit rude?
It didn't seem as busy as other years to me and maybe the ever increasing entry price is having an effect there.
But just maybe, irrespective of it having a damn computer a new Defender will be on the cards, but I'll need plenty of brownie points to convince the cook I should have one!
Alan.

[BMKal]

We were there Friday. Ended up driving the Disco down. Spent a bit of time at the LROCWA tent and met a few people there. I thought the show was quite good - definitely better than anything we get to see in Kalgoorlie. Got a good deal on a roll-out awning for the camper trailer from the Black Widow people - they're dropping it off in Kal for us on their way back to Melbourne.

Also met Russell and had a good look over his Defender - a very well set up vehicle. They have a set of drawers that will fit in the back of the Disco - probably the next purchase.

Have to agree with the previous comments about the Hummer - I suppose "to each his own".

Saturday morning I dropped in at Southern and picked up a dash mat for the Disco - I was pleasantly surprised at the price - $45. I've seen some of these for much more at some of the after market accessory stores. Left me enough change to buy a Landrover shirt as well.

[Jezzaol]

Here is a video link of the disco in Action .....For anyone that was not there !

:D

http://s179.photobucket.com/albums/w286/BIG-PETE60/4WD%20show%202007/?action=view&current=2007_11170196.flv

[HangOver]

Left me enough change to buy a Landrover shirt as well.

I was very surprised not to see any landy T's or caps for sale at the land stand on the day. I would have been tempted, do you mind me asking how much it was?

Here's a couple of pics from the day:

1. Stuck Zukki
2. Wrong line?
3. making it look easy
4 very modded Zukki

file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/user/Desktop/4%20wheel%20drive%20show%20%28Vic%20Park%29/DSCN6603.JPG

[HangOver]

Here is a video link of the disco in Action .....For anyone that was not there !

:D

http://s179.photobucket.com/albums/w286/BIG-PETE60/4WD%20show%202007/?action=view&current=2007_11170196.flv



You done good !
Did you notice on your clip the anouncer says your vehicle is a "Street registered Range Rover"
LMAO :D

[Jezzaol]

Yes:eek: I lost count of haw many times he called me somthing different !