Southern California Club Xterra
Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX Xcursions => Topic started by: HEVAK on September 07, 2012, 10:57:01 AM
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I'm planning on running Cleghorn on Sat, Sept, 29.
Launch time: 9am
Meeting spot: Chevron 15160 Summit Ave, Fontana. Right off the 15 just north of the 210
CB Channel: 24
FRS Channel: To be determined
This is a two wheel friendly run with a bunch of obstacles to play on.
Who's in??
1. HEVAK
2. RBDuffer
3. SdcaKLR - OUT
4. SoCalX_tl11 - Shotgun
5. MaxPower - Maybe
6. Rawkerstatus
7. Knightrider - OUT due to Blue Men :o
8. LavaPro4X
9. IronAndroidX
10. Justin1234560 8)
11. s14slide
12. DocNasty - OUT
13. Zmey13
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I was there Labor Day weekend...three wheel friendly trail!
Pic's or it didn't happen? Here: http://www.sccxterra.com/smf/index.php/topic,1480.0.html (http://www.sccxterra.com/smf/index.php/topic,1480.0.html)
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I was there Labor Day weekend...three wheel friendly trail!
Pic's or it didn't happen? Here: http://www.sccxterra.com/smf/index.php/topic,1480.0.html (http://www.sccxterra.com/smf/index.php/topic,1480.0.html)
Hope to see you there.
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Hey Ray,
I'm always up for Cleghorn!
PS you might want to change your thread title, low key :P
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I'll be there if its 2wd friendly! ;) ;D ;D ;D
All I got to play with you guys now is just my ham and cb radio LOL..
BUT! my new vw has front electronic locker, so I think I can tackle some dirt roads but only with Micro pebbles LOL..
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Hey Ray,
I'm always up for Cleghorn!
PS you might want to change your thread title, low key :P
OP Fixed and Updated - thanks Randy
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Hey Ray,
If I ever get my X back I'm in.
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Hey Ray,
If I ever get my X back I'm in.
It was up on the lift yesterday waiting for new springs. Looks AWESOME. Hope you get it soon.
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Yesterday?
I was there at about noon today and it looked like he had just gotten the coilovers removed and was about to replace the springs. But nobody was around to tell me anything.
Well heard from Alex and he said that it will be done Tuesday.
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Oh man I'd love to go since it's so close to home and we always have fun. But I'll be at a shooting event in Taft that day. If my plans fall through.....that may change.
Have a safe run!
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Aw man... I wish we could go, but we have a wedding to go to that day. Have fun!
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IM in
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Aw man... I wish we could go, but we have a wedding to go to that day. Have fun!
You love wearing those high heels, don't ya...
Oh man I'd love to go since it's so close to home and we always have fun. But I'll be at a shooting event in Taft that day. If my plans fall through.....that may change.
Hope it changes...
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Wish I could go with you guys... :'(
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Count me in,
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Im actually going this saturday the 8th with the clubfrontier/tacomaworld guys.
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If its a day trip I'm in. Just need to drop the stock mud flaps. Would like to get sliders on by then but doubt it. I have to sell my 64 Chevy first before I get more toys, by order of the wife. ;)
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OP Updiggity Dated
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What time do you plan to start? I need to back in SD by 6pm, which means on the highway by 4pm...if you start later then 10am I will have to pass :(
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Last Xcursion we did up there in March took us @ 5-6 hrs from AppleWhite Campground off of Sierra Ave in Lytle Creek in N. Fontana to the old Rte. 66 pass the 15 fwy to the end of the trail by Silverwood Lake.
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I forgot I'm going to Vegas that weekend to see Blue man group. Gonna have to skip this one.
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Kniterider, how did the install go???
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Let's plan on launching at 9am.
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Let's plan on launching at 9am.
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Nice job maintaining the list...thx Ray. :)
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Count me in. Need to test out my new front suspension :D
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This is turning into a party!!
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Add me to the list. I'll be taking most of the bypasses tho. I need photos for my photography class ;D homework on the trail!
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I need photos for my photography class ;D homework on the trail!
NICE!!!
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As long as I'm not going to be working a third weekend in a row, I'll be there. Guess I get to meet up with some of the SCCX gang for the first time! I've done Cleghorn W <> E one time on Labor day. First time I really gave Katiya a workout.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8309/7944902482_dc2270a388.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/68313628@N08/7944902482/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/68313628@N08/7944902482/) by ese14slide (http://www.flickr.com/people/68313628@N08/), on Flickr
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We're looking forward to meeting you Slide and Katya
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I'll be in Bridgeport but can't wait to see pics
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Can you put me down as a possible. I just got back from training and started my pre-deployment leave, but I still need to clear this with the wife.
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Hey all,
With great regret I'm going to have to pull out of this run. As of right now my X is not going to be operational. So I will be there in spirit ;D Have fun on the first obstacle....
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Terry's riding with me. I'm looking forward to learning a thing or two.
Welcome back DocNasty!!
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WTB PIXZORZ??!??!?!?!!?!?!
Anyone?!?! Did anybody take pix?
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WTB PIXZORZ??!??!?!?!!?!?!
Anyone?!?! Did anybody take pix?
Huh??
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Someone been drinkin already? ::) ???
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Someone been drinkin already? ::) ???
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWiYphJUS7Q
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Pictures.
Did anyone take any photos of this run?
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It hasn't happened yet, today is the 24th
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Aaaaand into the ground goes the head.
Sry.
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Someone been drinkin already? ::) ???
Nah, it must have been his laptop that's been drinking. Just ask RBduffer (or his laptop).
If you can't get everything on the list, just read rule #1: bring plenty of "adult sparklers"
Disclaimer: My laptop has been drinking :P
;D
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Aaaaand into the ground goes the head.
Sry.
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It's cool...you're just chomping at the bit to get things dirty. ;D
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;D Did someone mention "Sparklers" :D
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Hey, I was wondering...
Any idea what time this will wrap up?
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Hey, I was wondering...
Any idea what time this will wrap up?
We did this trail about a month ago with 4 rigs and took 3 1/2 hours. With number going this trip I would expect close to 5 hours with everybody wanting to try the obsticles. Especially poser rock. I know Toro had second thoughts of climbing that one. :) :o
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We did this trail about a month ago with 4 rigs and took 3 1/2 hours. With number going this trip I would expect close to 5 hours with everybody wanting to try the obsticles. Especially poser rock. I know Toro had second thoughts of climbing that one. :) :o
Good post Tim...thanks. :)
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Does anyone need a 12v cig lighter extension that connects directly to the battery for your air compressor ? I could bring my extra one laying around and its free ;D
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We did this trail about a month ago with 4 rigs and took 3 1/2 hours. With number going this trip I would expect close to 5 hours with everybody wanting to try the obsticles. Especially poser rock. I know Toro had second thoughts of climbing that one. :) :o
I scrapped so much paint off my bumper....plus, I think we all thought I was going to roll it.
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WE???? I had supreme confidence in your rig ;D
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Seems weired seeing that "Newbie" tag with my name.
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Seems weired seeing that "Newbie" tag with my name.
Yes, that is weird. Why did that happen??
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Yes, that is weird. Why did that happen??
Needs to post more over here...
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Needs to post more over here...
Oh Ok, I thought his account was reset.
Get on it Toro ;)
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GhostX
Are You running up there with us? The homework issue all squared away? My wife can tutor for free if needed just let us know....No reason to miss a short day run right?
Im leaving 15/El Norte at 0700ish
;D
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Begin Thread Jack
Hey John.... Did you ever find "FindingNismo"? My old screen name from 6 years ago?
End Thread Jack
Move along,
Nothing to see here.
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Hope that Toro took off his front sway bar for this run??!!!! ;)
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Begin Thread Jack
Hey John.... Did you ever find "FindingNismo"? My old screen name from 6 years ago?
End Thread Jack
Move along,
Nothing to see here.
Nope...all the profiles/screen names pre-2008 were lost when the site crashed sometime in 2007. If you go to the Stats section of this site you can see there is nothing before February, 2008.
GhostX
Are You running up there with us? The homework issue all squared away? My wife can tutor for free if needed just let us know....No reason to miss a short day run right?
Im leaving 15/El Norte at 0700ish
;D
Justin...wish I could, now it's just more than homework. Have a 128 player tournament that I have to meet n' greet for on Saturday and Sunday, as well as homework. I'm saving my energy for Big Bear next month.
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Make sure you guys take tons of pics
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Hope that Toro took off his front sway bar for this run??!!!! ;)
First of all
(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j361/Sprinter7/24E79F1F-4114-4D04-8013-74054249A341-3223-0000040B7CFE4CB4.jpg)
Second of all
(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j361/Sprinter7/5A83F1C9-9300-41B9-8FFB-E52F11D79255-3223-0000040C62B78B63.jpg)
It's off....;)
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First of all
(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j361/Sprinter7/24E79F1F-4114-4D04-8013-74054249A341-3223-0000040B7CFE4CB4.jpg)
Second of all
(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j361/Sprinter7/5A83F1C9-9300-41B9-8FFB-E52F11D79255-3223-0000040C62B78B63.jpg)
It's off....;)
Well then you need a replay on that showoff rock :o 8)
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is it too late to say I'm going?
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is it too late to say I'm going?
I'm gonna go out on a limb and say NOAP.
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Sorry Gentlemen, Im out again. Turns out I have some family flying in to come see me before I deploy so Its real hard for me to get out of that one. Have fun and do work!
On the brighter side of things.. I finally got some 285/70/17 BFG AT on my beast.
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is it too late to say I'm going?
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I'm gonna go out on a limb and say NOAP.
Translation: No, it
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Awww man, I'm out. Need to be back earlier to help with the evening's party organizing, my 'Get out and play' card has been revoked.
Haven't checked my Man card, might still have it somewhere.
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It's all good and the OP has been updated
See you all in the AM.
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It says I'm out ? You got a lot of explaining to do Ray
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It says I'm out ? You got a lot of explaining to do Ray
Sorry bro!! I blame my drunk iPad for that one... ;D
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Have fun today guys...wheel careful and post pics later.
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15 min to 9am and ray isn't here LOL
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2 demerits.
Don't let him "help" you air down either. ;)
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Had a blast today. New thing I learned about SCCX........ They like going to hell
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Had a blast today. New thing I learned about SCCX........ They like going to hell
Pics or it didn't happen.
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Well for starters from the official run Sidekick.....
http://imgur.com/a/MfaiC/embed (http://imgur.com/a/MfaiC/embed)
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Terry, please get Photobucket. It works! Whatever, you are using, does NOT.
Thanks again for your wisdom and guidance today. AWESOME
Now that I've drank a few beers, I'm just starting to calm down.
PICTURES PLEASE!!!
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Maria, Christopher and I had a good time. Thank god for A/C, Snacks, XM OPRAH radio for Maria, and Game-Boy for Chris! ;D
Thanks for putting this run together Ray. Sorry we had to run, but when the Family is hungry and nature calls, sometimes the wife cant just pull up trail-side and go ::)
Terry, Good Job Spotting! You had a difficult task with drivers/vehicles of varying skill/equip levels.
NO SHORTNESS OF CONFIDENCE OUT THERE TODAY! :o
Right from the get go we had some real X-Factor hill climbs at the Power Lines! Great runs! Cant wait to see the pics.
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Terry, please get Photobucket. It works! Whatever, you are using, does NOT.
Thanks again for your wisdom and guidance today. AWESOME
Now that I've drank a few beers, I'm just starting to calm down.
PICTURES PLEASE!!!
Ray, Ive gotta side with Terry on this one...I'M able to see the pics bro. Its that Apple/Mac issue again brother! ;D ;D
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And now we are all sterile
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Its that Apple/Mac issue again brother! ;D ;D
I'm on my work computer, a PC, and it's not allowing to go to the link. Probably a porn site or something.
Anyways, PHOTOBUCKET
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Watching Xterra's in action is JUST like PORN ;D
I AGREE THOUGH... FotoBuket...Urp. Drunk Laptop again.
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Watching Xterra's in action is JUST like PORN ;D
Then today must have been like being "on set" while shooting an flippin orgy :o :o :o
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just saw terrys pic of us in the bowl.. oh that was fun
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Then today must have been like being "on set" while shooting an flippin orgy :o :o :o
IT WAS GREAT! :o
You my man showed some amazing skill and self control of that adrenaline burst in the last Devilish Descent! ;D
Bravo to you and the others!
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are there any pics of when we went up "the wall"?
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Have to say, great run today fellas! Had a great time, and you guys helped me push my X to another level for me. Couple of firsts for me on this trip, breaking at 45 degrees and fixing it and seeing a fender bender on the side of a hill. Only with a bunch of X's.
My only question is, have earned an SCCX sticker and when can I get one?
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just saw terrys pic of us in the bowl.. oh that was fun
If you scroll through fast, you get a live action film of the three of you driving in circles! :D
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15 min to 9am and ray isn't here LOL
I was there at 8:50 :P
Thank you very much!!
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Have to say, great run today fellas! Had a great time, and you guys helped me push my X to another level for me. Couple of firsts for me on this trip, breaking at 45 degrees and fixing it and seeing a fender bender on the side of a hill. Only with a bunch of X's.
My only question is, have earned an SCCX sticker and when can I get one?
John? This man has earned one!!!
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So where are the rest of the pictures?
There had to be a couple thousand taken today?
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If you scroll through fast, you get a live action film of the three of you driving in circles! :D
haha i did!
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Wow!
(http://i.imgur.com/40JG1.jpg)
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Wow!
Yeah, this was just the beginning, wait until you see Justin's photos. I'm still reeling from the day we had.
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Maybe I won't upload them...... jk. I won't be home till Sunday night. Should I put it all on photobucket or put them on the site? I'm talking about 100+ photos and a gnarly video.
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Maybe I won't upload them...... jk. I won't be home till Sunday night. Should I put it all on photobucket or put them on the site? I'm talking about 100+ photos and a gnarly video.
Put a few choice shots and a video on the site, with a link to the rest.
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Here you go, some shots courtesy of SoCalTerry's online album:
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/SCCX%20Cleghorn%20Sept%202012/UK6KC.jpg)
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/SCCX%20Cleghorn%20Sept%202012/I5NxY.jpg)
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/SCCX%20Cleghorn%20Sept%202012/Fc6aZ.jpg)
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/SCCX%20Cleghorn%20Sept%202012/HfPIq.jpg)
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/SCCX%20Cleghorn%20Sept%202012/0oz0W.jpg)
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/SCCX%20Cleghorn%20Sept%202012/5Dag7.jpg)
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/SCCX%20Cleghorn%20Sept%202012/02PMP.jpg)
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/SCCX%20Cleghorn%20Sept%202012/bTN2i.jpg)
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And a few more:
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/SCCX%20Cleghorn%20Sept%202012/l4VDf.jpg)
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/SCCX%20Cleghorn%20Sept%202012/zJwn2.jpg)
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/SCCX%20Cleghorn%20Sept%202012/PmV0C.jpg)
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/SCCX%20Cleghorn%20Sept%202012/Xi8X1.jpg)
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/SCCX%20Cleghorn%20Sept%202012/KUTX9.jpg)
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/SCCX%20Cleghorn%20Sept%202012/maxDh.jpg)
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/SCCX%20Cleghorn%20Sept%202012/Kji1i.jpg)
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/SCCX%20Cleghorn%20Sept%202012/bvoI9.jpg)
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(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/SCCX%20Cleghorn%20Sept%202012/1tzcO.jpg)
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/SCCX%20Cleghorn%20Sept%202012/40JG1.jpg)
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/SCCX%20Cleghorn%20Sept%202012/8Yc0X.jpg)
Looks like everyone had a great time. Patrick...you got quite a workout. :)
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Heres a little teaser. I'm uploading all 159 photos and 1 video. I highly doubt anyone got any shots of me.
(http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr154/justin123560/SCCX%20Cleghorn%20Run%209-29-2012/DSC_1695.jpg)
(http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr154/justin123560/SCCX%20Cleghorn%20Run%209-29-2012/DSC_1774.jpg)
Heres the link to the photobucket Album. Hope ya'll enjoy looking forward to taking more pics during big bear.
http://s479.photobucket.com/albums/rr154/justin123560/SCCX%20Cleghorn%20Run%209-29-2012/?albumview=slideshow
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Photos posted over on the Club's Facebook page...if you haven't already, "Like" us over there and get connected!
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Heres a little teaser. I'm uploading all 159 photos and 1 video. I highly doubt anyone got any shots of me.
(http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr154/justin123560/SCCX%20Cleghorn%20Run%209-29-2012/DSC_1695.jpg)
(http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr154/justin123560/SCCX%20Cleghorn%20Run%209-29-2012/DSC_1774.jpg)
Heres the link to the photobucket Album. Hope ya'll enjoy looking forward to taking more pics during big bear.
http://s479.photobucket.com/albums/rr154/justin123560/SCCX%20Cleghorn%20Run%209-29-2012/?albumview=slideshow
Justin, I'll get you in Big Bear, hopefully by then, I will have the GoPro cam set up. You did a great job with the pics. Without you, this trip wouldn't have happened on film. THANK YOU.
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Awesome pics! I Feel like a pic whore now.
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Great trip.
Thanks Justin and Terry great pics.
P.S. Doug i think you still have rear sway bar ???
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Great trip.
Thanks Justin and Terry great pics.
P.S. Doug i think you still have rear sway bar ???
If I do it's one of those new fangled invisible ones! Those pics of me should be used to show newbs asking about suspension lifts how an AAL kit will give them a lift but limit their articulation.
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Here is Randy keeping his cool while Justin and Terry spot for him.
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFwevy2S6Do&feature=youtu.be[/url)
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If I do it's one of those new fangled invisible ones! Those pics of me should be used to show newbs asking about suspension lifts how an AAL kit will give them a lift but limit their articulation.
my bad
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Here is Randy keeping his cool while Justin and Terry spot for him.
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFwevy2S6Do&feature=youtu.be[/url)
Is that LavaPro4X in the red shirt/white visor?
Nice job spotting through this obstacle guys...good team work.
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I'm still stressed out about that trail. Geez Louis!!!
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Yes john that is lava. Him and Terry wearing red shirts = trail spotter colors lol
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I'm still stressed out about that trail. Geez Louis!!!
Ok Ray breath!!!! ;D
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New club bylaw, spotters wear white caps, red shirts for visibility. Terry and I will have to trademark that! Lol
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New club bylaw, spotters wear white caps, red shirts for visibility. Terry and I will have to trademark that! Lol
Sounds good. I remember seeing bright colored shirts with "Trail Spotter" or "Trail Leader" printed on them for sale somewhere.
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Sounds good. I remember seeing bright colored shirts with "Trail Spotter" or "Trail Leader" printed on them for sale somewhere.
I think this is a good idea. The only constructive things regarding spotting I would add might be:
-Make sure there is only one spotter per obstacle, or as in the video, for specific sections of the trail. This helps the driver to focus on one voice, eliminating confusion/stress/and hopefully mistakes. Too many voices creates confusion, and the spotter up front will make the call as he sees it from the best vantage point.
-Resist the urge to say "straight," or "straighten it up." When a driver is going through and obstacle, correcting his steering by stating "passenger" or "driver" is much more efficient. You are the spotter, put his wheels where you want them with your voice. Most of the time drivers don't have the time or orientation to know where "straight" is on their wheels. Let the driver know before he enters the obstacle what set of hand signals you will be using so he is familiar with this.
-Use a calm voice, and resist the urge to yell or shout. Running obstacles can be stressful, and a calm voice and demeanor helps tremendously. There should be an unspoken trust developed between drivers/spotters.
-Make eye contact with the driver from time to time, so you know they are listening. Introduce yourself at the trail head or before the obstacle, so you can use their name. Helps to get someones attention when they hear their name. (and a good way to make friends)
-Only spot from the front of the vehicle. This is a safety thing pure and simple. People should never walk around a moving vehicle as it goes through an obstacle. Spectate and resist the urge to spot call from the sidelines.
-Spotters should wear good shoes, preferably lugged soled hiking boots. Low tops for comfort and cool (both style and temperature) are good options. Often you will be walking backwards and sometimes quickly over slick rock and sandy slippery surfaces. I have fallen on my butt more than once (to the delight of the crowd) when slipping while spotting in Moab and Big Bear.
-Wear a specific colored shirt or hat to make yourself easily identifiable.
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/GoneX%202011/DSC_0173.jpg)
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/Gold%20Mountain%20June%209th/DSC_0054.jpg)
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/GoneX%202011/ScottspottingAmber.jpg)
Just a few ideas...feel free to elaborate and debate. :)
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That is a good Idea!
I think I'll get mine printed with "Tail Gunner" though ;)
and It'll be in Pink :D
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I think this is a good idea. The only constructive things regarding spotting I would add might be:
-Make sure there is only one spotter per obstacle, or as in the video, for specific sections of the trail. This helps the driver to focus on one voice, eliminating confusion/stress/and hopefully mistakes. Too many voices creates confusion, and the spotter up front will make the call as he sees it from the best vantage point.
-Resist the urge to say "straight," or "straighten it up." When a driver is going through and obstacle, correcting his steering by stating "passenger" or "driver" is much more efficient. You are the spotter, put his wheels where you want them with your voice. Most of the time drivers don't have the time or orientation to know where "straight" is on their wheels. Let the driver know before he enters the obstacle what set of hand signals you will be using so he is familiar with this.
-Use a calm voice, and resist the urge to yell or shout. Running obstacles can be stressful, and a calm voice and demeanor helps tremendously. There should be an unspoken trust developed between drivers/spotters.
-Make eye contact with the driver from time to time, so you know they are listening. Introduce yourself at the trail head or before the obstacle, so you can use their name. Helps to get someones attention when they hear their name. (and a good way to make friends)
-Only spot from the front of the vehicle. This is a safety thing pure and simple. People should never walk around a moving vehicle as it goes through an obstacle. Spectate and resist the urge to spot call from the sidelines.
-Spotters should wear good shoes, preferably lugged soled hiking boots. Low tops for comfort and cool (both style and temperature) are good options. Often you will be walking backwards and sometimes quickly over slick rock and sandy slippery surfaces. I have fallen on my butt more than once (to the delight of the crowd) when slipping while spotting in Moab and Big Bear.
-Wear a specific colored shirt or hat to make yourself easily identifiable.
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/GoneX%202011/DSC_0173.jpg)
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/Gold%20Mountain%20June%209th/DSC_0054.jpg)
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/GoneX%202011/ScottspottingAmber.jpg)
Just a few ideas...feel free to elaborate and debate. :)
Maybe Terry (Not to put you on the spot, but your system is effective) or some others would be willing to give a 5 min "Safety Brief / Educational prep talk" to those that would be interested in spotting or becoming spotters in the future, before we head off to some of the BB runs? It'll keep us all on the same page.
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I'm thinking it wouldn't hurt to make a pre-run brief SOP for the club. Who's the spotters, what the hand signals are, cb channels, who the trail leaders and tails, trail specifics, etc...
All in fun, but always safety first. Pre-run breifing would also probably help with pre-run jitters for new people to the group and wheeling in general, giving them the chance to ask questions beforehand, and give us as a group a more polished and refined look and feel.
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I'm thinking it wouldn't hurt to make a pre-run brief SOP for the club. Who's the spotters, what the hand signals are, cb channels, who the trail leaders and tails, trail specifics, etc...
All in fun, but always safety first. Pre-run breifing would also probably help with pre-run jitters for new people to the group and wheeling in general, giving them the chance to ask questions beforehand, and give us as a group a more polished and refined look and feel.
I concur ;D But its so hard to curb excitement and just GO isn't it?! Lets say, at Air Down would be a good time to chat it up before we roll out. That way the trail leader can check with the group and see what everyone has for tools (Mech/Recovery), rig capabilities, equipment, Comms, etc...
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I'm thinking it wouldn't hurt to make a pre-run brief SOP for the club. Who's the spotters, what the hand signals are, cb channels, who the trail leaders and tails, trail specifics, etc...
All in fun, but always safety first. Pre-run breifing would also probably help with pre-run jitters for new people to the group and wheeling in general, giving them the chance to ask questions beforehand, and give us as a group a more polished and refined look and feel.
We will absolutely do this for Big Bear, as we do at all of the larger runs...and I think it is a great idea to emphasize all these points in a pre-trail meeting.
Especially helpful for the newer folks or folks new to SCCX.
I was planning on meeting with Terry, Nick, and Randy either Friday night or Saturday morning to go over any questions they might have pre-event for Big Bear.
I really like all of the positive and proactive new members we have! Good stuff, and thanks! Takes the pressure off some of us "old school" dudes.
That is a good Idea!
I think I'll get mine printed with "Tail Gunner" though ;)
and It'll be in Pink :D
Haha! ;D
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..."old school" dudes.
Haha! ;D
:'(
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Thanks John!! I couldn't agree with you more. Sometimes when there are too many cooks in the kitchen, things can geta bit stressful.
I learned a lot out there in Cleghorn. More than I thought I would. I want to give a huge shout out to Terry for sitting shotgun with me and teaching me what my rig can really do. Also learned a lot about spotting from Randy and Terry. Thanks guys!! I'm really looking forward learning alot more about driving and spotting, from all you guys.
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Thanks to Ray for putting together a great run! Once we were commited to 'Hell's Run' everybody stepped up to help, and manned up to defeat it. To some it was a total rush, to others a scary challenge. But we all came away better for it. It's a great story for a long time. And my story gets better every time I tell it. :D
Here's a vidio of me on the first obstacal: notice how well the ABLS stops the F/L wheel to put traction on the right. I love our trucks :-* And oh yeah, the Off Road rear locker is just cheating ;D
If you want good pics of your X just do something crazy enough for Justin to catch, or bring your girl. Thanks Nilda
http://s1060.photobucket.com/albums/t458/rbduffer/?action=view¤t=HillClimb.mp4
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(http://i1.cpcache.com/product/485247566/volunteer_spotter_dark_tshirt.jpg?color=Black&height=460&width=460)
Take off the jeep and put an xterra. :D
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If you want good pics of your X just do something crazy enough for Justin to catch, or bring your girl.
As soon as anyone's tires are off the ground I'll always be there to catch the moment.
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(http://i1.cpcache.com/product/485247566/volunteer_spotter_dark_tshirt.jpg?color=Black&height=460&width=460)
Take off the jeep and put an xterra. :D
Great Find! I see a "T-shirt Order" in your future! ::)
Size LRG if you are wondering! Thanks :D
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(http://i1.cpcache.com/product/485247566/volunteer_spotter_dark_tshirt.jpg?color=Black&height=460&width=460)
Take off the jeep and put an xterra. :D
This is great. ;D
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I also like:
CAUTION VOLUNTEER SPOTTER! YOUR RIG, YOUR ROUTE...... OR
BASH AND DASH!
MY LINE, YOUR FINE
OOPS, TOO FAR!
So many good options. I'm sure someone's got a few better ones?
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So many options lol !!!!
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A lil late, but I wanna thank everyone for coming out to run the trail on Saturday. It was great seeing everybody and meeting new people.
Thanks Ray for setting up this run, Terry for his excellent spotting (especially thru the end of the hell trail), Angel and Doug and lavaX for helping with the stuck shifter situation , Randy for scouting ahead of the group,and Justin and zmey for taking pics.
And one more special thanks to Angel for letting me love tap his truck with my truck ;)
We had a good laugh about it on the way home haha.
Now I gotta get my tools gathered up cuz theyre scattered all over the inside of my truck haha. Glad I could be the guy to go to for tools on the trail B)
See ya guys in big bear.
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A lil late, but I wanna thank everyone for coming out to run the trail on Saturday. It was great seeing everybody and meeting new people.
Thanks Ray for setting up this run, Terry for his excellent spotting (especially thru the end of the hell trail), Angel and Doug and lavaX for helping with the stuck shifter situation , Randy for scouting ahead of the group,and Justin and zmey for taking pics.
And one more special thanks to Angel for letting me love tap his truck with my truck ;)
We had a good laugh about it on the way home haha.
Now I gotta get my tools gathered up cuz theyre scattered all over the inside of my truck haha. Glad I could be the guy to go to for tools on the trail B)
See ya guys in big bear.
Right on Patrick!! It's always good to run with you. Looking forward to seeing you in Big Bear
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Thanks to Ray for putting together a great run! Once we were commited to 'Hell's Run' everybody stepped up to help, and manned up to defeat it. To some it was a total rush, to others a scary challenge. But we all came away better for it. It's a great story for a long time. And my story gets better every time I tell it. :D
Here's a vidio of me on the first obstacal: notice how well the ABLS stops the F/L wheel to put traction on the right. I love our trucks :-* And oh yeah, the Off Road rear locker is just cheating ;D
If you want good pics of your X just do something crazy enough for Justin to catch, or bring your girl. Thanks Nilda
http://s1060.photobucket.com/albums/t458/rbduffer/?action=view¤t=HillClimb.mp4
Randy! I see that you are going crazy now that you have part of my truck! LOL ;D ;D
This is good stuff guys!!!! Miss it soo much already!
keep the picts coming!
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Good to see that you're still keeping touch Steve. It was very nice having all 'your' gear on my X. Already scratched up the skids and the bumper ::) The stock stuff would have been toast!
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Here's a vidio of me on the first obstacal: notice how well the ABLS stops the F/L wheel to put traction on the right. I love our trucks :-* And oh yeah, the Off Road rear locker is just cheating ;D
http://s1060.photobucket.com/albums/t458/rbduffer/?action=view¤t=HillClimb.mp4
LOL! A comedian! Go ahead, rub it in about the ABLS, VDC, locker, cabin filters and whatnot. ::) ;D Us 1st Gens can take it...well, sort of. :'( I loved the video and the comment about having a clutch and stopping on a steep hill. More times than I care to remember, I have been in a line of Xs on a steep narrow shelf ledge when the lead truck stops for an obstacle. Everyone following catches up to the person in front of them and comes to a halt. I think it is a conspiracy, but I always end up stopped on the steepest part of the slope, with a major dropoff on one side and the person behind me mere inches away (might be a bit of an exaggeration). It's a fine balancing act when it's time to move forward. Release the brake, reach for accelerator, simultaneously press accelerator and release the clutch, with the inevitable slip, slip, slip back toward the truck behind me. I can see it now, everyone being courteous when lining up. Here, you go next after RockinX. No, by all means, you go first. :D
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Haha! That's why I love being Tail Gunner! The shows the best from back there sometimes!
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LOL! A comedian! Go ahead, rub it in about the ABLS, VDC, locker, cabin filters and whatnot. ::) ;D Us 1st Gens can take it...well, sort of. :'( I loved the video and the comment about having a clutch and stopping on a steep hill. More times than I care to remember, I have been in a line of Xs on a steep narrow shelf ledge when the lead truck stops for an obstacle. Everyone following catches up to the person in front of them and comes to a halt. I think it is a conspiracy, but I always end up stopped on the steepest part of the slope, with a major dropoff on one side and the person behind me mere inches away (might be a bit of an exaggeration). It's a fine balancing act when it's time to move forward. Release the brake, reach for accelerator, simultaneously press accelerator and release the clutch, with the inevitable slip, slip, slip back toward the truck behind me. I can see it now, everyone being courteous when lining up. Here, you go next after RockinX. No, by all means, you go first. :D
Sounds like you could use a tool from my drifting bag O' goodies. Hydraulic handbrake, frees up your feet to dance on two pedals instead of three.
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Ah the many reasons I upgraded to a 2nd gen, easier handbrake being one of them. Not to mention the locker, 100 more HP and tq. Updated suspension. Oh the list goes on and on. Sad I couldn't make this run, had fun in Vegas. Also made a detour on Sunday to death valley, nice place but I think I'll go back in January when its not 108