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    Coffs 'Impossible hill' conquered

    [ame="http://www.vimeo.com/2470455"]Michael Bowen "Impossible Hill" NSW North Coast Australia on Vimeo[/ame]

    by a Jeep!!

    Pretty impressed!!

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    That was nicely done - slow and steady, however if you look at the next video of the jeep having a go (Paul Harris) - looked kinda scary
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    yeah he was lucky not to die!!

    It was nicely done... very gentle to start with and a few more revs towards the top.

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    Hey i can post here
    They have been trying to drive that hill for years.

    CHEERS TIM.

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    always had a soft spot for the chiefs too

    but a fairly big call saying its never been conquered before.... i don't believe that for a second

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    wouldnt mind knowing where it is so I can go have a play when Im down that way.
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    just watched that second paul harris video you were talking about... don't say it too often but that guys just an idiot... should have a toyo

    Impressive jeep but way too much power by the looks of it (hope that nos wasn't turned on) and the old "right foot down" technique should be the last resort imho

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    Quote Originally Posted by Blknight.aus View Post
    wouldnt mind knowing where it is so I can go have a play when Im down that way.
    might be a 2009 trip in order

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    Quote Originally Posted by Outlaw View Post
    just watched that second paul harris video you were talking about... don't say it too often but that guys just an idiot... should have a toyo

    Impressive jeep but way too much power by the looks of it (hope that nos wasn't turned on) and the old "right foot down" technique should be the last resort imho
    that joker is the reason a lot of offroad tracks are being closed down. look at how easy michael bowen made it look with no damage to the track or truck compared to this idiot

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    That is impressive for a heavy vehicle with leaf springs to do that.

    A combination of torquey engine(360?) and possibly an auto(727?) , a long wheel base , long soft leaf springs and VERY low tyre pressures(Did you see the rear ones creasing?) with no doubt at least a rear locker and low COG make these a suprisingly capable vehicle when DRIVEN SENSIBLY! That other guy, well, NO COMMENT
    I spent quite a bit of time with these vehicles, and that chassis is very flexible too. Makes for good flex if you like listening to the doors and dash creaking...

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