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I hear you Dave. Last years April trip through Ormeau had 89 posts before we took off!
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Had a great day on the trails today
Just enough slip and slide to keep the participants on their toes!!
Here's a quick 'poser' pic from today.
Last edited by Snaga; 01-04-2013, 11:43 AM.Cheers, Leon
There's no such thing as a wrong turn... it's just the scenic route!
1998 VX Grande 95... gone, 2008 GXL 120... almost gone... 2017 GXL 150... blank canvas
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A pic of Brain's appearing from the shadows
Cheers, Leon
There's no such thing as a wrong turn... it's just the scenic route!
1998 VX Grande 95... gone, 2008 GXL 120... almost gone... 2017 GXL 150... blank canvas
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Well what a great day!
There were a couple of "hairy" moments going down those rather steep tracks, but it all added to the excitement of the day.
A big thanks to Fozzy for leading the way, and thanks for having me along. It was great to meet every one!
Looking forward to the 2nd instalment of these tracks in a few weeks time.
A few pics...
Top of the 1st big dipper (it is steeper than it looks)
Bottom of the 2nd big dipper,
Bit of mud on the Prado,
Airing up after a great day on the tracks
Sorry about the photo quality of the iPhone as I forgot the bloody camera!!
Thanks again for a great day!!
Cheers,
Jeff[SIZE=3]Jeff[/SIZE]
[SIZE=1]2012 | VX | D4D | Auto | Crystal Pearl | LightForce Genesis 50W HID's | ARB UVP | TJM Bar | Tow Bar | Rhino Pioneer Rack | Outback Ideas Points | Airtec Snorkel | Diff Breathers | Uniden UH7760NB UHF | Uniden UH076SX-NB UHF | Bilstein B6 Offroad Shocks | XGS Springs | TG150 | ARB Compressor | Redarc Trailer Brake | Projecta Anderson Plug | Hannibal RTT |[/SIZE]Comment
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Love that first shot, SnagaGreg - 08 D4D Prado,
Some trips done - Cape York, Fraser Island, Simpson Desert / Central Aust, Vic High Country.Comment
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Cheers... almost fell in the creek taking itOriginally posted by Corigator View Post
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HDCheers, Leon
There's no such thing as a wrong turn... it's just the scenic route!
1998 VX Grande 95... gone, 2008 GXL 120... almost gone... 2017 GXL 150... blank canvas
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Well, this was my first outing with the PP crew and it was a great Day.... Got to meet some nice like-minded people and enjoyed the day.... Just got to try and remember people's names and match their forum names.....which is going to be a bit hard as I forgot to ask what people's forum name was...
I got to know the following: Fozzy (Dave); Brains (Paul); Snaga (Leon); Richo (not sure 1st name); Macaroon1 (Charles); CraigM (Craig); Bia 88 (Bia?); Brett1979 (Brett); Jeffers (Jeff & Julie?); David The Viking (Not sure I got meet Dave?) -- (forgive me if I got anyones name wrong...)
For me this trip I had done a many times b4 in my Zook, but this time taking the Prado gave me a different perspective, especially in the wet/muddy conditions..... The car performed w/o any issues even with A/T tyres, but it got me thinking about a different tyre choice when these ones wear out.... The road back down 10-mile rd was one I hadn't gotten around to doing which was good as I was able to get some waypoints for the side tracks for a future explore day
Anyhow, here's some pics of the day with a map of where we went.....
One muddy downhill section:
Bia's nicely setup Prado with the right tyres for the conditions....
[I]cheers..... Rob (macca)[/I]
[I][B][COLOR=DarkRed]Car-4: 1996 Defender Tdi [/COLOR][/B][/I]
[I][B][COLOR=Blue]Car-3: 1996 Discovery Tdi Auto[/COLOR][/B][/I]
[B][I][COLOR=Green]Car-2: 1993 Suzuki Vitara 4Dr (modified for Playing) [/COLOR][COLOR=#ff0000]Now Retired[/COLOR][COLOR=Green]
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[B][I][COLOR=DarkOrchid]Car-1: 2010 Toyota Prado 150's (Missus Car/current touring vehicle)[/COLOR][/I][/B]Comment
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Cont'd....
Group Shots:
[I]cheers..... Rob (macca)[/I]
[I][B][COLOR=DarkRed]Car-4: 1996 Defender Tdi [/COLOR][/B][/I]
[I][B][COLOR=Blue]Car-3: 1996 Discovery Tdi Auto[/COLOR][/B][/I]
[B][I][COLOR=Green]Car-2: 1993 Suzuki Vitara 4Dr (modified for Playing) [/COLOR][COLOR=#ff0000]Now Retired[/COLOR][COLOR=Green][/COLOR][/I][/B]
[B][I][COLOR=DarkOrchid]Car-1: 2010 Toyota Prado 150's (Missus Car/current touring vehicle)[/COLOR][/I][/B]Comment
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cont'd.....
Richo's decent:
Richo upon reaching the bottom of the 1st section:
Pics can be located here: http://s918.photobucket.com/user/mac...2013-PP?page=1Last edited by rob_macca67; 23-03-2013, 09:16 PM.[I]cheers..... Rob (macca)[/I]
[I][B][COLOR=DarkRed]Car-4: 1996 Defender Tdi [/COLOR][/B][/I]
[I][B][COLOR=Blue]Car-3: 1996 Discovery Tdi Auto[/COLOR][/B][/I]
[B][I][COLOR=Green]Car-2: 1993 Suzuki Vitara 4Dr (modified for Playing) [/COLOR][COLOR=#ff0000]Now Retired[/COLOR][COLOR=Green][/COLOR][/I][/B]
[B][I][COLOR=DarkOrchid]Car-1: 2010 Toyota Prado 150's (Missus Car/current touring vehicle)[/COLOR][/I][/B]Comment
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Thanks one and all for a great day out. We had rock-strewn inclines, muddy descents where you just tramlined in the ruts, awesome rainforest along with open woodland and as far as I know, only one real bit of damage to a vehicle with Craig unfortunate enough to have a branch pierce a CV boot. Hopefully easy to fix and no longterm damage.
The slow going initially put paid to any exploring later in the day, so we'll do part two in a month or so.
No pics from my part, too busy scrambling up impossibly slippery slopes on foot trying to make sure that everyone was shown the right lines down the hills.
Cheers,
DaveConfidence - The feeling before you fully understand the situationComment
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Firstly Fozzy I have to say thanks for leading us on this adventure, not only did you have a great route planned but some interesting information to go with it. I thoroughly enjoy these day trips and look forward to Part 2.
Here are my photos from the day. As usual you never take enough.
Here is my vehicle in the creek at the bottom of the 2nd slippery slope.
And here are some of the beautiful things this great country of our has to offer.
[SIZE=2]Black 2009 150 Series D4D GXL Prado, [B]TG150[/B] Transfer Case & Actuator Guard, TJM T13 bar, TJM 9.5lb Winch, Airtec Snorkel, TJM steel sidesteps and sidebars, TJM Underbody Protection, TJM XGS Gold Suspension, Tinted, ARB Fridge Freezer, Couplertec System, Foxwing Awning, 80AH Dual battery, 8" indash GPS, Wet Seat seatcovers, GME TX3540, TX3110 & TX680, [B][COLOR=#ff6633]Maxtrax[/COLOR][/B], Kaymar Dual Wheel Carrier, Breathers, Federal MT's.[/SIZE]Comment
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Jeffers in the creek after a slide down on the Grandtrek AT22's, he'll be upgrading soon maybe, then a bullbar, winch, and full length rack. That list is getting longer especially with an upcoming trip to the Cape!
Brett1979 making his way to the creek.
Snaga after a slide towards the creek.
One of the locals hanging onto a tree.
[SIZE=2]Black 2009 150 Series D4D GXL Prado, [B]TG150[/B] Transfer Case & Actuator Guard, TJM T13 bar, TJM 9.5lb Winch, Airtec Snorkel, TJM steel sidesteps and sidebars, TJM Underbody Protection, TJM XGS Gold Suspension, Tinted, ARB Fridge Freezer, Couplertec System, Foxwing Awning, 80AH Dual battery, 8" indash GPS, Wet Seat seatcovers, GME TX3540, TX3110 & TX680, [B][COLOR=#ff6633]Maxtrax[/COLOR][/B], Kaymar Dual Wheel Carrier, Breathers, Federal MT's.[/SIZE]Comment
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Nice work Brains, love you work mate!
Cheers,
Jeff[SIZE=3]Jeff[/SIZE]
[SIZE=1]2012 | VX | D4D | Auto | Crystal Pearl | LightForce Genesis 50W HID's | ARB UVP | TJM Bar | Tow Bar | Rhino Pioneer Rack | Outback Ideas Points | Airtec Snorkel | Diff Breathers | Uniden UH7760NB UHF | Uniden UH076SX-NB UHF | Bilstein B6 Offroad Shocks | XGS Springs | TG150 | ARB Compressor | Redarc Trailer Brake | Projecta Anderson Plug | Hannibal RTT |[/SIZE]Comment
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Looks like a fun trip fellas, we were away for a wedding and hopefully can join you for part 2...Check out our around Aus adventure on FB at: Cummings and
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That black Prado sure looks tough!Originally posted by Snaga View PostA pic of Brain's appearing from the shadows
[SIZE=2]Black 2009 150 Series D4D GXL Prado, [B]TG150[/B] Transfer Case & Actuator Guard, TJM T13 bar, TJM 9.5lb Winch, Airtec Snorkel, TJM steel sidesteps and sidebars, TJM Underbody Protection, TJM XGS Gold Suspension, Tinted, ARB Fridge Freezer, Couplertec System, Foxwing Awning, 80AH Dual battery, 8" indash GPS, Wet Seat seatcovers, GME TX3540, TX3110 & TX680, [B][COLOR=#ff6633]Maxtrax[/COLOR][/B], Kaymar Dual Wheel Carrier, Breathers, Federal MT's.[/SIZE]Comment
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