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Thanks Ben. 3" and 33's is a good combo in a GQ's. Add a locker and it'll be a treat. Sat/Sun hasn't been decided yet, I'm working with a couple people on that.
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Here's a great looking spot we should check out some time in the new year. It could be pretty tough without lockers though.
http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/trips...29/index8.htmlglen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90Comment
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I reckon a trip to the Watagans in the New Year might be a good idea!
Cheers, Brad
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Originally posted by glen_ep View Post
Is that Airly State Forest? Never heard of it till now. On the first page they reckon a stock GU could do the track, but looking at the pictures on page 8 suggest that might be a bit optimistic.
Agreed. I'd love to see some of the Watagans. Any volunteers to navigate? DGW?Originally posted by braddo View PostI reckon a trip to the Watagans in the New Year might be a good idea![B]Declan[/B]: [SIZE=1]1997 GXL 4.5 Auto 80 series on [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], ARB bullbar, 2" OME lift, 32" MTZ, GME UHF, rear ARB locker, Kaymar spare wheel carrier[/SIZE]
[B]PLANNED[/B]: [SIZE=1]3 or 4" suspension lift, 2" body lift (maybe), winch, 35" MTZ + roadies, front locker, sliders, cylinder head rebuilt for [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], Garret [COLOR="#4499ff"][B]Turbocharger[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE]Comment
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[QUOTE=williade;319540]Is that Airly State Forest? Never heard of it till now. On the first page they reckon a stock GU could do the track, but looking at the pictures on page 8 suggest that might be a bit optimistic.
You will find the Airley State forest out along the Mudgee Rd R/H side beyond Capertee near Running Stream.
The photos in link actually looks alot like a private property by invitation only surrounded by national parks that was recently feature on a recent 4wd action video in the same areaNew 2015 150s GX 5 seater with floor mats, towbar and a big wish list
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I also suspect that the entrance may be private property, but have yet to confirm.
And yes, we need to visit the Watagans!glen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90Comment
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Yes it's on private property owned by Col Ribaux the diamond miner. Have only been there the once in 1999 when I had the Hilux; track was very steep & rough going even back then. Worth the drive though as the view from the top overlooking the Capertee Valley is spectacular.
Found some info on Col & the future of his property here: http://www.cc4wdc.org.au/wp/?p=63Cheers,
Glenn
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Hi Declan,
Happy to put something together for a Watagans trip next year but wont be able to do the trip before mid Feb with Christmas, new on-call roster and a couple of weeks snowboarding in Japan.
I havent been in the Watagans for about 5 years but have found my old maps, so who knows what could happen. I am sure I am not the only person from Central Coast and Newcastle on the forum, so we should be able to organise something and hopefully have some reasonably up to date track conditions.
Day trip or over nighter ?
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Sounds like he's handed it over to National Parks. The issue will be whether NP have the funds to perform the maintenance that Col is so glad not to have to do anymore. We better check it out before its gated off.Originally posted by GH4wd View Post
I'm not sure if I can wait till Feb haha. I plan my trips weeks if not days in advance!Originally posted by DGW View Post
Yeah there's several other CC members who may know the area too (Travis?). You came to mind as not many in my circle of friends know the Watagans very well.[B]Declan[/B]: [SIZE=1]1997 GXL 4.5 Auto 80 series on [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], ARB bullbar, 2" OME lift, 32" MTZ, GME UHF, rear ARB locker, Kaymar spare wheel carrier[/SIZE]
[B]PLANNED[/B]: [SIZE=1]3 or 4" suspension lift, 2" body lift (maybe), winch, 35" MTZ + roadies, front locker, sliders, cylinder head rebuilt for [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], Garret [COLOR="#4499ff"][B]Turbocharger[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE]Comment
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Hi Declan,
Came as a shock for me today when I looked at the on-call roster (joys of people leaving), christmas, my holidays and worked out when I get a weekend to go bush again.
Anyway, it will come around pretty quick and we can look at it again then.
Dave[B]Dave[/B] - 2010 Silver GXL Prado 150 TD Manual.Comment
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Hey Declan i have moved to the western 'burbs of Sydney unfortunately. But keen to go too if time permits.
cheers
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hey declan , ive been checking over my watagans topo's , and found a few tracks i want to check out . so if you want to do a recce any time , just let me know , doesn't matter when , i hate putting dates on trips then waiting around for them .03 grande v6 , with added stuff that makes it go places . RTFM people !
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Let me know if you need more company - always wanted to visit the Watagans. It is one of the few places around Sydney we haven't checked out yet.Originally posted by kav View Post2004 GXL V6, full house
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Sounds like a plan kav. I'll send you a PM at the 11th hour the night before.Originally posted by kav View Post[B]Declan[/B]: [SIZE=1]1997 GXL 4.5 Auto 80 series on [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], ARB bullbar, 2" OME lift, 32" MTZ, GME UHF, rear ARB locker, Kaymar spare wheel carrier[/SIZE]
[B]PLANNED[/B]: [SIZE=1]3 or 4" suspension lift, 2" body lift (maybe), winch, 35" MTZ + roadies, front locker, sliders, cylinder head rebuilt for [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], Garret [COLOR="#4499ff"][B]Turbocharger[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE]Comment
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by the 9th hour ill be too intoxicated to read , by the 11th ill have been passed out for 2 hours . glug glug03 grande v6 , with added stuff that makes it go places . RTFM people !
founding member of the " you don't need all that crap on a prado association "
"you only use 15% of your brain " Einstein . " so why not burn off the other 85% " Cheech & Chong .
petrol , petrol ,petrol , you know it makes sense ! im kavpetrolbitchComment
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