| Author | Message | ||
     Barrett Edwards (Krieger1) New Member Username: Krieger1 Post Number: 7 Registered: 12-2002 |
How many of you disco webers are from NC. I live in Greensboro and am looking for people to hit the trails with. | ||
| 94Rover Unregistered guest |
I'm from G'boro, but I now live in Columbia, MD- West Greensboro is where I am from. Did you attend High School in Greensboro? 94Rover | ||
| Prescottj (Prescottj) Advanced member Username: Prescottj Post Number: 136 Registered: 12-2002 |
i thought they made up greensboro for the movie forrest gump | ||
| Phillip Perkinson (Rover4x4) New Member Username: Rover4x4 Post Number: 2 Registered: 02-2003 |
I am in North Carolina. Where you going wheelin | ||
| Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) advanced member Username: V22guy Post Number: 1189 Registered: 02-2002 |
Hey Barrett, I live on the coast in Jacksonville and Steve Sherman lives in Fayetville (in that area at least). I have been talking to my friends in Philly and the ball is rolling on getting a list together for meeting up at Uwharrie sometime. Obviously with the Uwharrie Thread, there are other groups doing the same. Paul | ||
| Brad Russell (Bradnc) Advanced member Username: Bradnc Post Number: 98 Registered: 03-2002 |
hey, i'm in Charlotte. Let me know when you wanna hit some trails. Brad | ||
| Max Thomason (Lrmax) New Member Username: Lrmax Post Number: 77 Registered: 11-2002 |
I also reside in Charlotte, NC. Please feel free to inform me if any of y'all want to go trail riding as I am always up for it. Max T. Series 3 109" | ||
| Jeff Conrad (Jwconrad) Member Username: Jwconrad Post Number: 34 Registered: 02-2002 |
Barrett, I'm in Winston, work in GSO. Watch for Uwharrie Safari in April, it looks like CROC is going to try and pull it together. Jeff 96 Disco | ||
| Greg French (Gregfrench) advanced member Username: Gregfrench Post Number: 180 Registered: 11-2002 |
I am seriously considering moving my family from Myrtle Beach to the Charlotte area. Brad and Max...Got any advice? Do you like the area? What DON'T you like about it? Thanks. (Sorry, Barrett...not trying to hijack your thread) | ||
| Greg Davis (Gregdavis) Advanced member Username: Gregdavis Post Number: 619 Registered: 08-2002 |
I'm in Charlotte as well. Greg, what line of work are you in? ALl I can say is Charlotte has been VERY good to me. I've had offers to go North, South, and out West, but I'm not leaving. As far as I'm concerned, Charlotte has everything that I've ever needed, and there's alot of opportunity here. | ||
| David Caton (Catonincarolina) New Member Username: Catonincarolina Post Number: 47 Registered: 05-2002 |
I'm in greensboro! Paul shouldnt you be out training (LOL) Just kidding........ Caton | ||
| Steve Sherman (Ssherman) Senior Member Username: Ssherman Post Number: 36 Registered: 11-2002 |
Like Paul said, I live in Fayetteville, but I'm normally in Charlotte every weekend visiting my girlfriend. I'm always up for a trail ride and I'm looking forward to see what happens with the Safari. Steve | ||
| Erik Olson (Jon) New Member Username: Jon Post Number: 297 Registered: 02-2002 |
What can you NC guys tell me about Apex and the areas to the south-west of Raleigh-Durham? I'm entertaining a move to NC and would like some input on schools, neighborhoods and your impressions on quality-of-life in general. Thanks in advance! e | ||
| Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) advanced member Username: V22guy Post Number: 1196 Registered: 02-2002 |
LOL Dave, I ran Sunday, Monday, and will hit the streets again tomorrow. Steve, The trailer hitch is very nice. I installed it and have bought the RN rear recovery shackle. We'll see what happens this weekend when I head up to WV for snow ops. Paul | ||
| Greg French (Gregfrench) advanced member Username: Gregfrench Post Number: 181 Registered: 11-2002 |
Greg D. I teach high school. Finding a job will be no problem. How are the neighborhoods? Is there a good community feeling? I know houses are cheaper than here, so that's a good thing. What areas should I avoid moving to? We are going there to look around again next weekend. | ||
| Brad Russell (Bradnc) Advanced member Username: Bradnc Post Number: 100 Registered: 03-2002 |
Greg, I'm in High School, what a coincidence. I go to Myers Park, and I would higly recommend teaching here. That is a little biased of an opinion, but I think you would see what I mean. Our campus is gorgeous...15 buildings instead of 1 big one like all the other schools. As far as where to live...I'd look in the Southeast part of Charlotte. Maybe even a little into Union County. The homes are nice and big, yet inexpensive...relatively. Lots of trees, and that seems to be the direction the city is growing in, so it would be a good investment as well. Keep us updated on the search. I'm sure we could help you out if need be. Brad | ||
| Greg Davis (Gregdavis) advanced member Username: Gregdavis Post Number: 621 Registered: 08-2002 |
Yes, South or SE area is really nice. I live in Matthews, which is just east of Charlotte. When we build again (5-6 yrs), it will be in Union county. Think about working for Union County schools. My wife used to work in Char-Meck school system, but now works for Union County schools, and will never go back. They still make you feel like one of the family, whereas in the Char-Meck system, you tend to be treated like just another number. My (actually, my wife's) $.02 worth.  | ||
| Max Thomason (Lrmax) Member Username: Lrmax Post Number: 78 Registered: 11-2002 |
Greg French, I go to a private school in SE Charlotte. I think it is great and the staff like it too. One of the things I discovered about being in public school was that it was.....taxing on the teachers. The private sector can offer more for you, yet can be a rewarding job. Also, my school is near many subdivisions and it usually takes me 10 minutes to get to school (4 minutes if no traffic). I know many of my teachers walk to school, this may suit your tastes or not. Neighborhoods range. Like mine, everyone keeps to themselves really. I think the southeast of Charlotte is one of the best places to be, although there are many other places that are good. Here, I am very close to everything I will ever need (except the 4 wheel parts America store  ). Heck, even the bloody LR dealership is within 15 minutes of my house. Soon we will be able to open up a new outer beltway that can cut down trip time by a lot (instead of 45 minute drive, a 10 minute drive). Uhwarrie is close, only about 1 hr and 25 min from my house (note, this is by Series 109 rover mind you...). Many people love Charlotte a lot, I like it ok. Come up and see for yourself, you will find out when you come.... BTW, What subject do you teach? Max T. | ||
| Brad Russell (Bradnc) Advanced member Username: Bradnc Post Number: 102 Registered: 03-2002 |
Max, One thing to consider: your teachers at private school make a fair amount less money than my teachers in public school do. What school do u go to by the way? I go to MP. Brad PS - the dealership here is better for little more than $4 plastic body clips. | ||
| Will Bobbitt (Rkores) Advanced member Username: Rkores Post Number: 170 Registered: 09-2002 |
I am in Winston-Salem/Clemmons. Pretty much anyplace in NC is good to live in...just depends on what you want. The bad thing is that teacher salaries suck, we are one of the lowest paid states in the nation. Plus the insurance isn't hitting on much. My mom is a librarian so I get to here about it all Will | ||
| Ramsay (3toedsloth) Advanced member Username: 3toedsloth Post Number: 153 Registered: 07-2002 |
I've lived in Raleigh since the day I was born. There's really nothing like it anywhere else. Particularly if you're interested in live music. The local wheeling kinda blows these days though. OTB baby! JR | ||
| Michael Noe (Noee) advanced member Username: Noee Post Number: 431 Registered: 03-2002 |
Greg French: I spent my formative HS years in a little area south of Charlotte called Indian Land, in a neighborhood called Black Horse Run. No, it's not a theme park or casino, but it is a smallish community with good schools (I think) just across the border in SC. When I was there it was definitely rural living but Pineville or Rock Hill were only 15 minutes away and Charlotte roughly 30 minutes. I think prop taxes are lower in SC and generally housing costs down there might be a little better. I was there last summer for a HS reunion, I couldn't believe how things had changed going south out of Pineville and Indian Land now has yet another new school (the old school was new when I was there). | ||
| Greg French (Gregfrench) advanced member Username: Gregfrench Post Number: 186 Registered: 11-2002 |
Will... Believe it or not, NC salaries are a great deal higher than SC! That is one of the main reasons we are moving. The other is so my wife can go back to school. She likes Winthrop's art program. I teach Physical science, Biology, Marine Science, Ecology...and my wife teaches Art. Max...Thanks, but I don't really want to teach in a private school. I have been in the public school system for 6 years now and love it. We have looked at houses and they are much less expensive than here at the beach! Thanks everybody! If you see my Yoda-colored rig driving around next weekend, flag me down! I'm probably lost! | ||
| ken knebusch (Charlotterover) Member Username: Charlotterover Post Number: 107 Registered: 02-2002 |
Go Winthrop!! | ||
| ken knebusch (Charlotterover) Senior Member Username: Charlotterover Post Number: 108 Registered: 02-2002 |
You are right about how this area has changed Michael. I live in the Ballantyne area which was just trees and farm land when you were here. I have been here for about 13 years and this area has exploded, all the way to the state line! | ||
| Mr Man Unregistered guest |
I am living in a half-way house in Cary. Basically under house arrest except am allowed work release every day. The warden does allow me to take a few weekends each year for off-raoding. But I can't mount an axe to my roof rack or anything like that. Also have a vacation home in Blowing Rock on Sunset Drive. Sometime soon I may organize a weekend with some moderate off-roading near there. The house will accomedate up to 5 families. Last year I did a group Rover outing to Ocracoke Island which was a big success. I might do this again in 2004. My thoughts are to rent the biggest house on the island. This is much cheaper than individuals renting motel rooms. And I think it would be even more fun that way. Randall | ||
| Erik Olson (Jon) Member Username: Jon Post Number: 298 Registered: 02-2002 |
Max, I'm very close to moving back to Charlotte for a job and wanted to know more about the areas between Charlotte and Uwharrie. Indian Trail looks like it has good schools - how rural is it down there? Thanks to anyone who has good information on this - I want to know what areas to look at specifically if I come back to house-hunt. Cheers, | ||
| Greg Davis (Gregdavis) advanced member Username: Gregdavis Post Number: 631 Registered: 08-2002 |
Erik, my sister-in-law and her husband live in Indian Trail. There are some nice areas(neighborhoods, developments, etc.), and then there are some rural areas that are more secluded, but nice also. Just depends on what you're after and how far you want to drive if you work in Charlotte. Definitely worth looking into. | ||
| Erik Olson (Jon) Advanced member Username: Jon Post Number: 304 Registered: 02-2002 |
I'm not a big fan of planned, gated communities or golf for that matter. That game is a financial distraction from the Rover. I'm hoping to get into the market down there for between $150 - $175k for four bedrooms. Would you call this realistic? Just how rural is it out there between Indian Trail and say, Albemarle area / Anson, Stanly & Cabarrus Counties? | ||
| Greg Davis (Gregdavis) advanced member Username: Gregdavis Post Number: 641 Registered: 08-2002 |
Well, those areas are getting pretty rural for me. I like access to Charlotte and its surrounding areas. I don't think your price range is realistic for that size home, unless it's in a very rural setting. But again, that's not my area of specialty. Just speaking from experience. | ||
| Gabriel Guay (Gearhead) New Member Username: Gearhead Post Number: 30 Registered: 04-2002 |
I'm in Elizabeth City NC. Only wheeling here is Outer Banks or GWNF in VA. Otherwize, Uwharrie is the next closest. Nothing to add to the Charlotte part of the disc but wanted to add my $.02 to the NC list. Gabe | ||
| Brad Russell (Bradnc) Member Username: Bradnc Post Number: 112 Registered: 03-2002 |
Ken, You live in Ballantyne? I live off Rea Road just a short bit from you. This area really has exploded...I've lived here 17 years and things are really changing. | ||
| ken knebusch (Charlotterover) Member Username: Charlotterover Post Number: 115 Registered: 02-2002 |
Brad, You and I are just around the corner from each other. Rea now shoots down to my area since it opened up further. I live off Ardrey Kell. I was wheeling that whole area while it was under construction. | ||
| Brad Russell (Bradnc) Member Username: Bradnc Post Number: 113 Registered: 03-2002 |
ken, I went and tore up some soon-to-be construction area out there. I also hit up the trail in Mathews and the one off Arrowwood road today. Do you know of any other trails around here? Also, give me a description of your rig so i'll know if i see you. | ||
| ken knebusch (Charlotterover) Member Username: Charlotterover Post Number: 116 Registered: 02-2002 |
I don't know of any other trails around here. Where is that one in Mathews you are talking about? I thought about looking out near the Waxhaw area too. I am driving a '96 DI, white, PIAA's on the front with a half rack on top. Can't believe I almost forgot.....Discoweb stickers on front and back!! | ||
| Ted Chestnut (Tedchestnut) Member Username: Tedchestnut Post Number: 56 Registered: 08-2002 |
Barret, I'm from High Point. What kind of trails you know about around here? The ones I go on aren't exactly legal for wheelin but its either that or nothing for me. | ||
| Aaron Richardet (Draaronr) New Member Username: Draaronr Post Number: 36 Registered: 09-2002 |
There are a lot of guys down here in wilmington. We have several customized RR classics, Several modified D-90s and of couse several discos, and a one of a kind 2002 yellow 110 with the 300tdi motor, probably saw us at MAR. Charlotte can't beat the beach. | ||
| ken knebusch (Charlotterover) Member Username: Charlotterover Post Number: 117 Registered: 02-2002 |
You are right about the beach Aaron. I lived in Charleston for about 10 yrs. and am ready to go back. I was in Wilmington this summer and saw several DI's parked down near the waterfront in town. Do you know any of those guys/gals? | ||
| Aaron Richardet (Draaronr) New Member Username: Draaronr Post Number: 37 Registered: 09-2002 |
Ken, definitely know a lot of the rover people here in town. You were probably by the serpenterium, he owns one also. We are planning a trip to Uwharrie this spring once they open, will probably bring six or more rovers. The weather is great but wheeling in the sand gets a little old. Can't wait till MAR again. I have a 97disco and a 90RR, the RR is becoming my trail rig as we speak. Look me up if you are back in town. | ||
| ken knebusch (Charlotterover) Member Username: Charlotterover Post Number: 120 Registered: 02-2002 |
Will do Aaron! | ||
| Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Senior member Username: V22guy Post Number: 1217 Registered: 02-2002 |
Aaron, Let me know when you guys are going to Uwharrie. I am up the coast in Jville. Paul | ||
| John Paschal (John_p) New Member Username: John_p Post Number: 1 Registered: 02-2003 |
I'm in Chapel Hill. There's a lot of rovers here, but most of 'em are sorority girls driving them like bats out of hell. Not much in the way of off-roading nearby. I don't know if there's anybody on here from Chapel Hill or not. Anyway, looks like there's a lot of us Tar Heels. | ||
| Brad Russell (Bradnc) Member Username: Bradnc Post Number: 116 Registered: 03-2002 |
That trail in Matthews...if you are downtown in the town and turn on that street towards the railroad tracks (Renfrow Hardware will be on the right, just a bit before the tracks). Turn right on the street right before the railroad and go straight for a mile and a half or so. You'll know if it's the right road if you see a post office w/ a bunch of old jeeps on the right. You'll cross over the railroad tracks eventually and soon thereafter there are some houses on the left. Just a bit after the last house on the left is the beginning of the trail. There's an electrical pole or something of the sort right there. Have fun and be careful...we've swamped many a car back there. | ||
| Brad Russell (Bradnc) Member Username: Bradnc Post Number: 117 Registered: 03-2002 |
Another trail is off the new Rea Road extention. Good little trail. There's usually a truck or two that got swamped back there that they just had to leave to get a wrecker to come get. If you head out on Rea Road and go past Stonecrest and keep going, you'll come to a point where it opens up into a huge expanse on the left. Just a short way after the trail starts on the left. You have to cross over the median and just go up and over the curb to get on the trail...you'll see all the tracks. It's where my sis's bf got stuck in his jeep sunday night when it sleeted and I blew a tire trying to get to him...so we spent 2 and a half hours getting out of that mess while it sleeted a solid .75" | ||
| Greg Davis (Gregdavis) Senior Member Username: Gregdavis Post Number: 655 Registered: 08-2002 |
Brad, FWIW, the trail in Matthews is private property and many people have gotten ticketed for being back there (my neighbor's son is one). Also, "tearing up" construction sites doesn't do any of us any good. It only solidifies the stereotypical "four wheeler". Not preaching to you, but it's much better to keep it on dedicated trails. Besides, what challenge is there in sliding around digging ruts in the dirt and mud? | ||
| ken knebusch (Charlotterover) Member Username: Charlotterover Post Number: 122 Registered: 02-2002 |
Thanks guys, I am going to check out the trail of Rea. I live just down the street so I'll check it out this weekend. Ken | ||
| Paul Clawson (Pnut) New Member Username: Pnut Post Number: 20 Registered: 02-2003 |
Hey guys, I live out in Greenville NC for you guys East of I-95. Let me know if you want to get a group together. I'd love to tag along. I grew up just outside of Charlotte, and then moved to Raleigh. Both are wonderful areas. That is why both are full of diverse backgrounds. Wilmington definitely has a great LR dealership. I have horror stories about Leith in Cary. Wilmington NC is extremely nice. Better than anything florida has to offer. just my .02. | ||
| Brad Russell (Bradnc) Member Username: Bradnc Post Number: 122 Registered: 03-2002 |
Greg, My definition of "tearing up construction sites" is not your typical 16 year old stock wrangler kid's idea. I'll go find somewhere out in the boondocks where a development is planned but nothing has been done yet (no tilled dirt or anything...just grassy areas and woods) and go explore a bit, climb up any hills I can climb, etc. It's not exactly Uwharrie or other legal trails, but I don't tear up any work that's been done. The trail off Rea is a really good one, provided you don't get stuck after it's been raining. The first half mile or so is easy as long as u keep momentum up. None of the puddles are higher than the door sill. Brad | ||
| John Paschal (John_p) New Member Username: John_p Post Number: 2 Registered: 02-2003 |
Yeah, I knew one of the guys that went to LR Wilmington when it first started. If I'm not mistaken, it's owned by the people that have LR Greensboro, and they're great guys to deal with. I've heard horror stories about Cary, so I try to avoid them. I found a guy here in Chapel Hill that works on them, so I'm gonna try him out. I'll let ya'll know how he is if anybody in the area is looking for somebody. Also, if anybody has someone already that they go to around here, I'd appreciate the suggestion. | ||
| Paul Clawson (Pnut) New Member Username: Pnut Post Number: 26 Registered: 02-2003 |
I once got a flyer from a place called flying english Cars? They supposedly fix all english makes including Land rovers. I believe they are in durham. They may be worth checking out. | ||
| Ted Chestnut (Tedchestnut) Member Username: Tedchestnut Post Number: 59 Registered: 08-2002 |
its no flying english cars, its flying circus. seriously though it is that wasnt a joke. but their service is. had a jag there for 5 years. also not a joke. | ||
| Phillip Perkinson (Rover4x4) Member Username: Rover4x4 Post Number: 42 Registered: 02-2003 |
hmmm... I have had okay experiences with Rover Cary...As for Flying Circus I have heard good things about thier service. Stop by Rover CLubhouse they are in Durham pretty cool guys I think thats where I will take my truck when it breaks down. Hey Paul I am in Tarboro, COniston Green D-90 Wagon, there are a few ROvers around these parts. Damn yall just read some more of the posts. WHats happenin at Rover Cary?? I think ROver Asheville is spoken highly of for the guys in the western parts. | ||
| Dean Chrismon (Chrismonda) Member Username: Chrismonda Post Number: 67 Registered: 12-2002 |
LR Cary I think they take advantage of the fact that they are the only dealer in the triangle. LR Wilmington have always been great. Last year my passenger side regulator broke, The service manager and I proceeded to fix it ourselves. In the end he took off for the labor. As for Flying Circus I thought they were kind of high but they were very nice. Hey Phillip, I was wondering about Rover Clubhouse do you know any others who have had service done there? Let me know since I need to have my 90k done. | ||
| Phillip Perkinson (Rover4x4) Member Username: Rover4x4 Post Number: 43 Registered: 02-2003 |
I have been by thier shop, its interesting however they are nice guy's I cant vouch for thier service but a few folks that I have corresponding with reccomend them highly. |
