Offroading advice

[David Dunn]

Nah, actually its a physical impediment... everytime they type a "0" , their hand hits the "U" key too..

[berger]

Nah, actually its a physical impediment... everytime they type a "0" , their hand hits the "U" key too..

Very true....the extra weight of the beer we are drinking, you know, beer with actually taste and alcohol content, causes our hand to dip!

Had to make an American beer joke...sorry!

[krick3tt]

Go ahead...most American beer is its own joke. When I go to NWMF my friend from Gibsons brings down this really good Canadian beer. Such a treat for me and a real kindness
for him to share it.

[berger]

Go ahead...most American beer is its own joke. When I go to NWMF my friend from Gibsons brings down this really good Canadian beer. Such a treat for me and a real kindness
for him to share it.

In fairness, while I rode through Oregon, I was blown away by the selection of craft/micro brews available!

[CentAr712]

Yeah, Oregon is kinda known for that; they are the micro-brew capitol of the USA I have heard.

[berger]

Hey Guys.

I thought I would dig this thread up instead of a new one. My club is running an obstacle course of sorts this weekend at a fairly large offroad event, mud dragging etc. I am just going for the one day to volunteer and run the course. They will have varying degrees of difficulty from stock to heavily modified, but the off-camber stuff still concerns me. This video will give you am idea if what I mean....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O0gLOgLV_8

If I just keep it in 1st low, in 4x4, and drive slow, should that be enough to tackle a tight right or left?



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[4x4Pinz]

first off it is hard to tell from videos just how difficult something actually is. having said that the only obstacle I saw that would give a 10 trouble would be the up and over the half round. Just too much climb on a slick surface. The obstacle where they are driving around a hill is no where near the capabilities of a pinz. Look at the angle and the roughness of the terrain. The terrain is fairly even and the side angle is only at about 25 degree (form the video). Slow and easy is the best. Remember if you feel at a loss you can always turn down hill and leave the course, much safer then flopping. The rock garden I would leave alone until you get much more comfortable in the truck. Been through a few of those in the past and they require lots of attention with a 710.
Sure looks like fun.

[krick3tt]

What he said.
I personally do not get the fascination with mud. It is a real pain to clean out the drums and if one does not it rusts the crap out of them.

[berger]

Ok, thanks guys. Ya, it was the 'around the mound' I was concerned about. The garden is an option to either improve or kill your time, same with the mud. It is a competition of sorts, all in the name of bragging rights though.

Here is the main website...

http://www.wheelsachurnin.ca/

[berger]

On a related note, anyone have a suggestion on how to strap down the batteries? I don't have the Pinz strap on mine. Would a ratchet strap work as a temp solution?

[krick3tt]

I have an extra stock battery hold down. If you're interested PM me and we will chat.

Morris

[TechMOGogy]

On a related note, anyone have a suggestion on how to strap down the batteries? I don't have the Pinz strap on mine. Would a ratchet strap work as a temp solution?

I use a velcro strap on my Hafi - no metal parts and it is all velcro so lots of holding power (Crappy Tire for $12)
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/3 ... ?locale=en

[berger]

On a related note, anyone have a suggestion on how to strap down the batteries? I don't have the Pinz strap on mine. Would a ratchet strap work as a temp solution?

I use a velcro strap on my Hafi - no metal parts and it is all velcro so lots of holding power (Crappy Tire for $12)
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/3 ... ?locale=en

Unfortunately, I cannot use that...won't pass inspection. Needs to be more "permanent."

You should check the Trail-Fest regs because they may have something similar.

[TechMOGogy]

On a related note, anyone have a suggestion on how to strap down the batteries? I don't have the Pinz strap on mine. Would a ratchet strap work as a temp solution?

I use a velcro strap on my Hafi - no metal parts and it is all velcro so lots of holding power (Crappy Tire for $12)
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/3 ... ?locale=en

Unfortunately, I cannot use that...won't pass inspection. Needs to be more "permanent."

You should check the Trail-Fest regs because they may have something similar.

Hmm - good point - will go read through it - never thought of that!

[berger]

As a temp solution....prefer the OEM mount....these j-hooks are obtainable at CTC.