| Author | Message | ||
     Neal Glessner (Nealg) Senior Member Username: Nealg Post Number: 611 Registered: 02-2002 |
I'm getting a group together and doing a little 4-wheeling and camping on May 3-5 at George Washington Nationals Forest near Harrisonburg, VA. Anyone interested in going? | ||
| Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Senior Member Username: V22guy Post Number: 1403 Registered: 02-2002 |
Neal, I would love to go, But I am camping at Uwharrie on the weekends of April 19-20 and 25-27. If I have the time, I might make the 7 hour trip up from Jville. Paul | ||
| Neal Glessner (Nealg) Senior Member Username: Nealg Post Number: 614 Registered: 02-2002 |
Great Paul. We'll talk closer to that weekend and figure out how we'll connect. | ||
| Jason Bard (Jbard) Member Username: Jbard Post Number: 99 Registered: 10-2002 |
I'm in Neal. Where are you planning to camp? I usually camp up at Meadows Knob. Nice 360 degree view when at camp. | ||
| Neal Glessner (Nealg) Senior Member Username: Nealg Post Number: 615 Registered: 02-2002 |
I don't really have a camping preference. I don't know where you're talking about but it sounds nice. I was thinkning about leaving Hagerstown somtime after lunch on Friday. If you can't leave work early, we could meet up somewhere. | ||
| Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Senior Member Username: V22guy Post Number: 1410 Registered: 02-2002 |
If I can swing it Neal, I'l be rolling in Friday night. Therefore Jason, I will require a good scotch to be on station upon arrival! Paul | ||
| Michael Noe (Noee) Senior Member Username: Noee Post Number: 566 Registered: 03-2002 |
Count me in, should we plan on Sheetz on Fri afternoon sometime? The knob seems like a long way to go Fri nite since we'd probably be back to 33 on Sat AM anyway. Maybe we could camp at Dry River or on the other side of the dike on Fri nite, easy for late or Sat arrivals to find us, then we could trek to the knob for Sat night. | ||
| Jason Bard (Jbard) Member Username: Jbard Post Number: 106 Registered: 10-2002 |
Yeah Mike, I think you're right. Meadows is nice but we'd back on 33 in the AM. Good call. | ||
| Jason Bard (Jbard) Member Username: Jbard Post Number: 107 Registered: 10-2002 |
Paul, you feel the need to ask? | ||
| Evan Price (The_big_daddy) New Member Username: The_big_daddy Post Number: 23 Registered: 02-2003 |
Jason , the same single malt you had at the mudd hole. ? | ||
| Jason Bard (Jbard) Member Username: Jbard Post Number: 108 Registered: 10-2002 |
Whatever your poison is big daddy. | ||
| Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Senior Member Username: V22guy Post Number: 1416 Registered: 02-2002 |
Okay, update time. I rescheduled some things around at Boeing at will be able to depart Jville on the morning of May 2nd. As this gig gets closer, give me the coord's to that Sheetz. Paul '00 Pig | ||
| Neal Glessner (Nealg) Senior Member Username: Nealg Post Number: 635 Registered: 02-2002 |
bump | ||
| Jason Bard (Jbard) Member Username: Jbard Post Number: 140 Registered: 10-2002 |
I'm still in Neal. Just put the new meats on this week and the lift is happening Sunday. Anyone else from your way going? | ||
| Neal Glessner (Nealg) Senior Member Username: Nealg Post Number: 637 Registered: 02-2002 |
I think so. | ||
| Dan Clairmonte (Dclairmonte) New Member Username: Dclairmonte Post Number: 34 Registered: 02-2003 |
I'll be coming home from school that weekend so it depends on my exam schedule and what not but i'm def. up for it. | ||
| Disco A. Dick (Discodick) New Member Username: Discodick Post Number: 2 Registered: 04-2003 |
Neal, Only you know who might also be there. | ||
| Neal Glessner (Nealg) Senior Member Username: Nealg Post Number: 638 Registered: 02-2002 |
Dick, I don't understand your post. I think that it is clear who has committed to go by reading this thread. There are a couple of guys from my town that I normally wheel with that may attend but they have not committed. What is the deal with your profile? Disco A. Dick and [email protected]? Are you just kidding around or are you here to harass everyone? I don't | ||
| Dan Clairmonte (Dclairmonte) New Member Username: Dclairmonte Post Number: 35 Registered: 02-2003 |
Maybe he's just some guy with a jeep and he's pissed off  | ||
| Disco A. Dick (Discodick) New Member Username: Discodick Post Number: 3 Registered: 04-2003 |
Neal, You're the one who suggested that I use a name like the one I did. Comprendes, Mi Amigo ? Senor Dan, Estar predispuesto contra jeeps ? Disco .... !Cisco(not Cisco) | ||
| Neal Glessner (Nealg) Senior Member Username: Nealg Post Number: 645 Registered: 02-2002 |
gotcha! ;) | ||
| Kyle Van Tassel (Kyle) Moderator Username: Kyle Post Number: 243 Registered: 11-2002 |
Anyone figure out who this clown was ? Kyle "Blow me" | ||
| Disco A. Dick (Discodick) New Member Username: Discodick Post Number: 4 Registered: 04-2003 |
Neal, Who's this Kyle fella ? And why is he so friendly ? | ||
| Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Senior Member Username: V22guy Post Number: 1487 Registered: 02-2002 |
Neal, I am still in for this weekend. Email me at Boeing for details. Paul | ||
| Jason Bard (Jbard) Member Username: Jbard Post Number: 172 Registered: 10-2002 |
I may be out. Too much carnage at Uwharrie this weekend and still finding more. Right front directional smashed, left headlight inop, blown left SLS bag (thanks to Thatched Roof, did a spring conversion on site), tree damage on left rear door and high left quarter, and had to remove my exhaust system from the cats back at a fucking gas station in BFE because it had separated from the muffler (ever hear a D2 with straight pipes??) Anyway, I feel like I need to catch up with the repairs and see if anything else pops up. I'm sure Paul would agree, the mud was a whore down there this weekend. | ||
| Neal Glessner (Nealg) Senior Member Username: Nealg Post Number: 646 Registered: 02-2002 |
Paul, When are you coming? | ||
| Neal Glessner (Nealg) Senior Member Username: Nealg Post Number: 647 Registered: 02-2002 |
Kyle, I'm stumped. | ||
| Neal Glessner (Nealg) Senior Member Username: Nealg Post Number: 648 Registered: 02-2002 |
Jason, I can't believe all the arnage to your truck! | ||
| Michael Noe (Noee) Senior Member Username: Noee Post Number: 594 Registered: 03-2002 |
Guys, for those that are in for this weekend, why don't we take it offline to email, get a count, meeting times/places, etc. | ||
| D. Chapman (1hank1) Member Username: 1hank1 Post Number: 150 Registered: 02-2003 |
Noe, Let me know off list what the plans are. I will not be around most of the weekend, but I may be able to pop in for a quick trail ride. | ||
| D. Chapman (1hank1) Member Username: 1hank1 Post Number: 153 Registered: 02-2003 |
On the 4th there will be an "off-road park" open in Harrisonburg. Its called Bigs Boys Play Ground. He will be open on the 4th to the public. The cost is 10.00. I have been there once last year and it may be worth the entry fee. I have heard he had added a lot of new trails and mud pits to the land. Last year he had a rock garden, mud pit (deep as hell), a trail running up a stream, and some good off camber hill climbs. This year he has added some rock face climbs and some other trails. The place is located across the street from Dean Steel on Rt. 11 just north of the Harrisonburg City limits. The guy who ownes the land is a prick, but he had some good stuff last year. | ||
| James (Jimmyg) Member Username: Jimmyg Post Number: 239 Registered: 10-2002 |
I'll be up there on Sunday and may check that out. Chapman, are you going to the "off-road park"? I was going to try to meet up with you guys on Sunday morn if anyone was still around. | ||
| D. Chapman (1hank1) Member Username: 1hank1 Post Number: 154 Registered: 02-2003 |
Im still not sure if I will be around. Im gonna try and make it, but I cant say for sure untill the last minute. June 6-8 is the thing in Winchester at Big Dogs, will anyone else be going? | ||
| Michael Noe (Noee) Senior Member Username: Noee Post Number: 595 Registered: 03-2002 |
I have no plans that weekend right now. Do you have to be a member of Big Dogs to go? I may try to make that. | ||
| D. Chapman (1hank1) Member Username: 1hank1 Post Number: 157 Registered: 02-2003 |
You don't have to be a member, but you should pre-register. I think he will limit the event to 80 trucks or so. | ||
| Neal Glessner (Nealg) Senior Member Username: Nealg Post Number: 650 Registered: 02-2002 |
D. Is that the place with the dirt bike track that you can see from the highway? | ||
| D. Chapman (1hank1) Member Username: 1hank1 Post Number: 159 Registered: 02-2003 |
No, but very close. If you get off that exit you would head back north on Rt.11 about 1-2 miles and its on the other side of the road. | ||
| Dan Clairmonte (Dclairmonte) Member Username: Dclairmonte Post Number: 41 Registered: 02-2003 |
Yea it doesn't look like I'm going to be able to make it saturday. Gold Cup is this weekend and I'll be drunk by noon i'm sure. If anyone is going to be around friday during the day to wheel i'd consider coming for a little, but there's not much point in meeting up at 4pm. Lemme know. | ||
| Neal Glessner (Nealg) Senior Member Username: Nealg Post Number: 653 Registered: 02-2002 |
weenie! | ||
| Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Senior Member Username: V22guy Post Number: 1512 Registered: 02-2002 |
Damn, it's raining again. Why is it that everytime I load the pig up, it rains? Neal and Mike, I'll see you guys this afternoon. Paul '00 Pig | ||
| Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Senior Member Username: V22guy Post Number: 1514 Registered: 02-2002 |
Mike and Neal, I made it back to NC. GWNF is a wonderful place and it was worth the 860 mile round trip. I think Shawn is going to tell the Mrs that he "needs" a Rover now. Keep in touch, Paul | ||
| Neal Glessner (Nealg) Senior Member Username: Nealg Post Number: 654 Registered: 02-2002 |
Good that you made it home safe. | ||
| D. Chapman (1hank1) Member Username: 1hank1 Post Number: 180 Registered: 02-2003 |
Where are the pic's from the weekend? | ||
| Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Senior Member Username: V22guy Post Number: 1517 Registered: 02-2002 |
I emailed them to Ho. | ||
| Michael Noe (Noee) Senior Member Username: Noee Post Number: 608 Registered: 03-2002 |
Sorry, guys, my pics really suck, I had a few of the campsite and a couple of the rigs, but they're just sitting there. | ||
| Dan Clairmonte (Dclairmonte) Member Username: Dclairmonte Post Number: 42 Registered: 02-2003 |
Sorry i couldn't make it. I'll be up for sure next time round. Any good stories??? | ||
| Jason Bard (Jbard) Member Username: Jbard Post Number: 193 Registered: 10-2002 |
Sounds like you guys had a good time....sorry I missed out. But, you know how it goes. I was just on the "fix it" side of the rotation this weekend. You know, break it, fix it, brea........ | ||
| Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Senior Member Username: V22guy Post Number: 1521 Registered: 02-2002 |
I hear ya Jason. I just sprayed off the exterior of the Pig. As soon as I get back from the UK, it's going to be a full wash and wax. On another note Jason, my local dealer quoted me $57 per front blinker. So I ordered them from AG for roughly $22 a piece cheaper. I think it would be great to get Mike, Neal, Crazy Mike, Trevor, and you too all convoy down for the SAE. What do ya guys think? Paul '00 Pig | ||
| Jason Bard (Jbard) Member Username: Jbard Post Number: 196 Registered: 10-2002 |
When is it again? Isn't it the weekend before MAR? If so, that'll fuck up my rotation..LOL | ||
| Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Senior Member Username: V22guy Post Number: 1522 Registered: 02-2002 |
Nah Man, it's the month prior. The Rotation is good. | ||
| Jason Bard (Jbard) Member Username: Jbard Post Number: 197 Registered: 10-2002 |
Gotta link? Trevor hangs out on the D90 list but I know he's down for whatever...Crazy "my pit crew" Mike is always up for it...and he's got a killer set of tools.  | ||
| gp (Garrett) Senior Member Username: Garrett Post Number: 2073 Registered: 10-2001 |
jason likey rotation. georgia is a long haul. i hope to make it. | ||
| Neal Glessner (Nealg) Senior Member Username: Nealg Post Number: 655 Registered: 02-2002 |
any good stories? Well, we went to that off-road-park on Sunday and showed all those Jeepers that we could hang. Uh, what else? Oh, I didn't have any damage which is rare for me. | ||
| Jason Bard (Jbard) Member Username: Jbard Post Number: 198 Registered: 10-2002 |
Jason also like happy ending... | ||
| D. Chapman (1hank1) Member Username: 1hank1 Post Number: 182 Registered: 02-2003 |
When and where is the GA event? | ||
| Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Senior Member Username: V22guy Post Number: 1523 Registered: 02-2002 |
From this website: http://www.solaros.com/events_calendar.html Southern Appalachain Exchange (SAE) Date: Friday, September 12, 2003 thru Sunday September 14, 2003 Meeting Time: TBD Trail(s) and Level(s): Southern Appalachain Exchange Trail Leader(s): ?? FRS Channel: 10.5 Meeting Place: TBD Distance from : TBD Trail Time: TBD Event Sponsor: SOLAROS Additional Details: More details to come. I hear it's a great time. | ||
| Dan Clairmonte (Dclairmonte) Member Username: Dclairmonte Post Number: 43 Registered: 02-2003 |
Hey guys, Looks like I'm not going to be wheeling anymore. Gotta make room for a new WRX. I wish I could could keep the Disco but I need to put out a nice down payment so she's gotta go  The truck is still in pretty good condition (120k), would make an excellent trail rig if anyone is interested. I have a spare front diff and plenty of other parts that go with the deal. Put a ton of money in lately so it still runs great. Only asking $6k (clean title), need to move quick if anyone is interested. Dan: 7039294551 | ||
| D. Chapman (1hank1) Member Username: 1hank1 Post Number: 221 Registered: 02-2003 |
Dan, did you have diff guards? What other spare parts do you have? | ||
| Dan Clairmonte (Dclairmonte) Member Username: Dclairmonte Post Number: 46 Registered: 02-2003 |
Now that I think about it i def. could have made some extra cash with some of my parts but the dealship took her for a decent price so i'm devoted to my new toy (a WRX). I'll get another Rover when I think i can afford to the fill tank every week. | ||
| James (Jimmyg) Senior Member Username: Jimmyg Post Number: 257 Registered: 10-2002 |
Sell out. | ||
| Eric N (Grnrvr) Senior Member Username: Grnrvr Post Number: 1328 Registered: 02-2002 |
Did you get the STI or the plain WRX? The STI is sweet. Got to like 300 hp in that small lite car. | ||
| Neal Glessner (Nealg) Senior Member Username: Nealg Post Number: 660 Registered: 02-2002 |
Bummer Dan. | ||
| Dan Clairmonte (Dclairmonte) Member Username: Dclairmonte Post Number: 47 Registered: 02-2003 |
I got the plain WRX (0-60 in 5.4 secs), my Dad since buying the WRX for me is now putting a deposit down on a STI, its pretty wicked. I'm not a sell-out either, a WRX is a little more practicle for me commuting to and from school all the time. As soon as I start making some money i'll be doin it right in a D90, you can count on that. | ||
| Michael Noe (Noee) Senior Member Username: Noee Post Number: 622 Registered: 03-2002 |
Doin' right with a D90? Humbug. How about a nice SIIa 88 or 109 with a rear locker? | ||
| James (Jimmyg) Senior Member Username: Jimmyg Post Number: 261 Registered: 10-2002 |
Why don't you get your dad to buy you a G-wagon so you can pull the WRX out when it gets stuck on a sleet covered driveway....go cart driver. | ||
| Dan Clairmonte (Dclairmonte) Member Username: Dclairmonte Post Number: 48 Registered: 02-2003 |
Man you guys are rough. It wasn't all my choice. I loved 4wheeling and i'm going to get back in it when I get out of school and can afford to pay for the shit i break on my own. Maybe my son will be able to have a hooked up Disco I for his first car Its hard to justify needing new axles and fenders and whatever else you break when you wheel to someone who isn't doing the wheeling. But if you're calling the WRX a go kart I suggest you try one. It'll take just about any other car on the street, with the obvious exceptions (perhaps a 2002 or newer M3 or a Vette or some other crap muscle car). Running close to 5 seconds flat 0-60 isn't a slow car by any means and put an AWD system with a limited slip in the rear and this car will leave just about everything in the dust on any back road. Those roads fire roads in GW would be a lot of fun. | ||
| Michael Noe (Noee) Senior Member Username: Noee Post Number: 624 Registered: 03-2002 |
hehe, just bustin' on you, although that G-wagen comment is funny. I've test driven the WRX many times (they won't let me drive it anymore in Staunton), no question about it's performance. No question you'll have fun. I'll be interested to hear what you think about the size after you've lived with it for a while... | ||
| Dan Clairmonte (Dclairmonte) Member Username: Dclairmonte Post Number: 49 Registered: 02-2003 |
Yea i'm sure its going to take some getting used to but I think I'll manage. Didn't have a whole lot of room in the Disco after i filled it with subs and all the tools I needed to fix it everytime something went wrong. | ||
| James (Jimmyg) Senior Member Username: Jimmyg Post Number: 262 Registered: 10-2002 |
I'm just giving you a hard time. I had a modified GMC Typhoon, 0-60 4.9 secs and it's a SUV. Limited slips front and rear with turbo. I lost my license quickly. Beware of the ease of doing 90mph. | ||
| D. Chapman (1hank1) Member Username: 1hank1 Post Number: 228 Registered: 02-2003 |
Yea, My good friend had a Sycloon. That truck was crazy. Had had turned up the boost a little bit, then a little more then a little more then BOOM. He threw 3 rods thru the bottom. He rebuilt the motor and sold the truck. | ||
| Dan Clairmonte (Dclairmonte) Member Username: Dclairmonte Post Number: 50 Registered: 02-2003 |
Yea, I looked at a couple Typhoons when I got my license a few years back. Pops didn't like the idea of that much. I just can't believe the amount of grip the WRX has. It feels like i could do just bout anything and it would hold the road. I've already had my big ticket (93 in a 50 2 years ago), got off luckily but i can't get anymore. The car comes with a free membership to the SCCA so i'm going to do some autocross and get the racing out of my system that way, both my sister and my Dad run in their M's so it should be fun. My dad said he got the car cause he knows i'm going to lose my license and that way he'll get to drive it, i gotta prove him wrong. |
