There are no cones....how will we know where to go?

I suppose that I could leave my doors wide open and glide down.

cones won't be necessary. i think there are discussions to just make it a time trial to the bottom. the trick is to stay within the black lines on the way down.

I dont think you would want to go fast on Lions Back! That is an awefully long drop off the side, and the begining/end can be a doozie!

QUOTE (Toast @ Jul 6 2005, 08:32 AM)

That is an awefully long drop off the side, and the begining/end can be a doozie!

ya think?

that's a Jeep YJ....stock tires though

I can just see it now........

http://www.big-boys.com/articles/jeephill.html

It's easy... I've done it 6-7 times. 4x in the teener (the six I sold to Jim... don't tell him) and 2 maybe 3x in the taildragger. Piece-o-cake...

the 914 has a pretty good LCG. i can't imagine why it would be difficult. however, it might put a strain on stock brakes (b/c we all know how well those work). i think we are planning this event for the Sunday drive, just to make sure that anyone who arrives by saturday won't miss it.

there will be an awesome prize to the winner. (details to follow)

If anybody can do it, Greg can do it!

QUOTE (TROJANMAN @ Jul 6 2005, 12:04 PM)

there will be an awesome prize to the winner. (details to follow)

Awesome prize is....

Solo helicopter ride over scenic Moab, UT to the nearest emergency medical center.

QUOTE (BMartin914 @ Jul 6 2005, 12:08 PM)

If anybody can do it, Greg can do it!

this is about the extent of my rock crawling capabilities

bump...

hey planning people.
I think we should include a slalom into this autox..
(just an idea)


brant

how's this?

KT

QUOTE (trekkor @ Jul 6 2005, 03:55 PM)

how's this? KT

Thank you. Now the course is easy to follow. Before those cones it just looked like a straight drop.....wait a minute...

Over the edge = DQ

that is perfect Trekkor.


lol...
absolutely perfect!


brant

Pardon my ignorance....but is that for real? No foolin'?

Okay cool, I just watched the video clip. That is f'd up.

I would like to see someone try that on roller blades.

Of course it's real...914a/x'ers are hard core.








j/k
KT

QUOTE (balljoint @ Jul 7 2005, 06:52 AM)

Pardon my ignorance....but is that for real?  No foolin'? I would like to see someone try that on roller blades.  :D

you can try it in your 914 if you show up for the RED ROCK CLASSIC.


yes, it is real. i'm just trying to figure out who is going to place the cones down, and how we are going to get them to stay.

QUOTE (TROJANMAN @ Jul 7 2005, 09:04 AM)

QUOTE (balljoint @ Jul 7 2005, 06:52 AM) Pardon my ignorance....but is that for real?  No foolin'? I would like to see someone try that on roller blades.  :D you can try it in your 914 if you show up for the RED ROCK CLASSIC. yes, it is real. i'm just trying to figure out who is going to place the cones down, and how we are going to get them to stay.

I suppose we could use silacon caulk the night before and get the cones to stay...


brant

I wanted to add that we have a preliminary list of sponsors....

wow... some great people and great stuff.
there will be a more polished list soon, but so far:

-Craig at camp 914
-James and Heidi ala: morphenspectra
-Rich Johnson
-Sean, aka seanery
-Travis Neff
-Micheal Zois
-Eric Shea

stay tuned for more!
brant

Somebody please try to convince me out of going to this! I think the cost for this trip is more than I want to spend. And my ass will definately hurt by the time I get there (10 hrs drive time!).

But.........it's a 914 event!

But.........it's in Moab!

But..........it will totally kick ass!

But..........I will get to meet new 914 fanaitcs.

But..........did I mention this will be a 914 event, and in Moab?


Again.............somebody please try to convince me out of going.

you gotta go...

I could bring you a pillow or something for the return home drive!

you gotta do it!

brant

QUOTE (Toast @ Jul 11 2005, 02:28 PM)

somebody please try to convince me out of going.

Sorry Toast. No can do.
We like you and I am not going to give you any bad advice.
BE THERE

John,

What's up? When are the shirts going on sale? Can not make the event, but would like to buy a few shirts....... Toast, I think you should go to represent the SoCal contingent.

Dan

QUOTE (Toast @ Jul 11 2005, 01:28 PM)

Somebody please try to convince me out of going to this!  I think the cost for this trip is more than I want to spend.  And my ass will definately hurt by the time I get there (10 hrs drive time!). But.........it's a 914 event! But.........it's in Moab! But..........it will totally kick ass! But..........I will get to meet new 914 fanaitcs. But..........did I mention this will be a 914 event, and in Moab? Again.............somebody please try to convince me out of going.

Cruise through Phoenix and we'll hook up for the rest of the drive. I am going for sure. As soon as I am done typing this I am reserving my room.

Who else from AZ is going?

Things to do before I go(any assistance is welcome!)

1 - Get new tires
2 - Get interior completely installed.
3 - Get latches and everything related back on so top can be put on(just in case!)
4 - Get alignment
5 - Get LOF and valves adjusted
6 - Get tool kit together(I'm hoping one of you guys will know how to use them)
7 - I'm sure more things will come up as we get closer.

Room is reserved. I look forward to meeting you guys there.

QUOTE (Toast @ Jul 11 2005, 01:28 PM)

Somebody please try to convince me out of going to this!  I think the cost for this trip is more than I want to spend.  And my ass will definately hurt by the time I get there (10 hrs drive time!). But.........it's a 914 event! But.........it's in Moab! But..........it will totally kick ass! But..........I will get to meet new 914 fanaitcs. But..........did I mention this will be a 914 event, and in Moab? Again.............somebody please try to convince me out of going.

you forgot:

scenery, millions of years in the making

fantastic weather (late september)

really inexpensive registration fee that includes almost all your meals

central utah location near CA, AZ, NM, CO, NV

if you have time on the way, or afterwards - WW rafting, fly fishing, hiking, camping, national parks, mountain biking, and 4x4 trails

you can get an RRC T-shirt and say you were actually there

you'll get to drink with TOAST

downhill Time Trial

and the list goes on..................

QUOTE (TROJANMAN @ Jul 6 2005, 02:18 PM)

QUOTE (BMartin914 @ Jul 6 2005, 12:08 PM) If anybody can do it, Greg can do it!  :trophy: this is about the extent of my rock crawling capabilities

Chinamen's - BTDT Got a video around here somewhere...





Come on Toasty! 10 hours is nothin.

who will be in the caravan from CO?
when are you planning on leaving?
if i don't find a trailer to tow my car with, it sure would be nice to have some road support.

QUOTE (TROJANMAN @ Jul 12 2005, 07:34 AM)

who will be in the caravan from CO? when are you planning on leaving? if i don't find a trailer to tow my car with, it sure would be nice to have some road support.

Ditto for anyone in the Phx area that is going.

...still debating a trailer or driving.

QUOTE (TROJANMAN @ Jul 12 2005, 08:34 AM)

who will be in the caravan from CO? when are you planning on leaving? if i don't find a trailer to tow my car with, it sure would be nice to have some road support.

like with everything... I'm flexible.
but way back in the beginning, I kind of it in my head that we would get a Colorado Caravan to leave denver on friday morning and get there noonish--- maybe a tiny bit latter.

I even tenatively am considering bringing a trailer.
sort of depends on if I get my car running and ready in time.

If I have a running 914, then I'll probably bring the trailer and tow the teener out. Plus Gint said he may want a ride, so the trailer could be empty or at least available as a support vehicle.

If I can't get the 914 running in time, then I may not trailer... but haven't decided for certain.

I hope that Joe and some NM guys come up to denver and we put them up in club members spare rooms on that thursday evening so they can caravan with us on friday.

I also hope that John Lush and some of the WY guys do the same and come to denver the night before.

potentially we could have a 15 car caravan coming from Denver if we get the colorado contingent organized.

brant

QUOTE (TROJANMAN @ Jul 12 2005, 07:34 AM)

who will be in the caravan from CO? when are you planning on leaving? if i don't find a trailer to tow my car with, it sure would be nice to have some road support.

I'll be driving and i'm sure as it get's closer, we'll form a denver caravan plan (wow say that three times fast).

ferg.

i will have PLENTY of room if people need a place to stay.

i guess we can plan things better a month from now, but i was just wondering if i should start to look for a trailer, or plan on driving.

Who's bringing kids? i would love to bring my 2 1/2 year old.
and if anyone is bringing a teenage babysitter, that would be great too.

It's possible that ferg wife and our boy hudson may drive seperate, but i kinda doubt it.
Ferg.

let me know what they decide. i may be able to convince my wife to go if she has someone to drive with.

Its possible that brant wife (copied you ferg) might come with 2 dogs....

ginter said that he may bring the lovely Sharron also.

Gregor, I only have one extra bedroom in longmont but I have offered it to 3 different people so far. No one has accepted but if they do then I'll fill your spare room for you.

brant

I have a extra bedroom to offer up as well.
Ferg.

QUOTE (brant @ Jul 12 2005, 09:01 AM)

Its possible that brant wife (copied you ferg) might come with 2 dogs.... ginter said that he may bring the lovely Sharron also. brant

gregor wife no like 914. she like car with a/c and made this decade.

cool thanks ferg...
I'll start a colorado group email to try and get john lush and others to come join our caravan then.

brant

QUOTE (TROJANMAN @ Jul 11 2005, 07:21 PM)

QUOTE (Toast @ Jul 11 2005, 01:28 PM) Somebody please try to convince me out of going to this!  I think the cost for this trip is more than I want to spend.  And my ass will definately hurt by the time I get there (10 hrs drive time!). But.........it's a 914 event! But.........it's in Moab! But..........it will totally kick ass! But..........I will get to meet new 914 fanaitcs. But..........did I mention this will be a 914 event, and in Moab? Again.............somebody please try to convince me out of going.   you forgot: scenery, millions of years in the making fantastic weather (late september) really inexpensive registration fee that includes almost all your meals central utah location near CA, AZ, NM, CO, NV if you have time on the way, or afterwards - WW rafting, fly fishing, hiking, camping, national parks, mountain biking, and 4x4 trails you can get an RRC T-shirt and say you were actually there you'll get to drink with TOAST downhill Time Trial and the list goes on..................

Yea, I love drinking with myself.

Thanks for all the support in talking me out of it everyone.

Does anyone mind if I drag along Linda (./L) ?


Speaking of getting things done on the 914 before the trip......I need to do an engine swapout, or im not bringing the teener.

QUOTE (TROJANMAN @ Jul 11 2005, 07:21 PM)

really inexpensive registration fee that includes almost all your meals

I missed this "registration fee".

Where do I find info on this?

Did someone say......"Rental Car"?

QUOTE (Toast @ Jul 12 2005, 09:59 AM)

Did someone say......"Rental Car"?

RENT A CONVERTIBLE

QUOTE (Toast @ Jul 12 2005, 09:56 AM)

QUOTE (TROJANMAN @ Jul 11 2005, 07:21 PM) really inexpensive registration fee that includes almost all your meals I missed this "registration fee". Where do I find info on this?

it will be posted soon, and it's not much.

QUOTE (Toast @ Jul 12 2005, 10:54 AM)

Does anyone mind if I drag along Linda (./L) ?

Absolutely. Bring Linda. She is a lot of fun.
Bring ./L. Bring anybody.
Just don't bring that same smart ass guy you brought to the Route 66 Classic.

10+ hours on the road with SLITS!!!

QUOTE (Toast @ Jul 12 2005, 01:54 PM)

10+ hours on the road with SLITS!!!

If you let him drive - he could do it in 6.

BTW - nice avatar.

QUOTE (Toast @ Jul 12 2005, 01:54 PM)

10+ hours on the road with SLITS!!!  :o    :screwy:  :lol2:  :chairfall:  :chairfall:  :wacko:

Oh yeah......10+ hours with Toast would have a requirement for a muzzle & sraightjacket.......actually, even 6 hours...................

lezzzzz see we'll let Toast, aka "The Automotive Terrorist", take the teener down Lions Head.....she'll shorten the wheelbase real gud