| Author | Message | ||
     Nick C (Nicholas) New Member Username: Nicholas Post Number: 28 Registered: 02-2003 |
http://www.wt4wheeling.com/hollister-0205023.htm Go to this site, scroll down tell you see the D2 and read what he had to say...... N | ||
| Tripp Westbrook (Tripp) Member Username: Tripp Post Number: 132 Registered: 08-2002 |
Heard muttered under DiscoMan's breath: "A diesel. My kingdom for a diesel. Then I would've shown these chumps up" | ||
| charles pastrano (Charles) Member Username: Charles Post Number: 189 Registered: 08-2002 |
It seems the guy lost his nerve and stopped. Steet tires? What was he thinking? | ||
| John Moore (Jmoore) Senior Member Username: Jmoore Post Number: 610 Registered: 10-2002 |
I've seen that photo before, is it someone from dweb? | ||
| TPH (Snowman) Senior Member Username: Snowman Post Number: 414 Registered: 12-2002 |
I remember a post about that Disco owner. I believe he was seen looking through his manual prior to the plunge into the water. Checking maximum wading depth or insurance liability limits I would guess. Hopefully it's dry by now and the lovely organic aroma is gone. S- | ||
| Christopher Dynak (Adtoolco) Member Username: Adtoolco Post Number: 203 Registered: 08-2002 |
I hate to indict myself but I had a similier moment. It was pretty stupid but fun...Why do those two always end up hand in hand? I got through pretty well but didn't have the momentum or the traction to get out. I even gave it two trys, nope... Not enough machine...but getting me that far was impressive. Oh, etc in that situation sucked bad, I lost needed juice and wore my breaks unnecessarily. The first time I have been disgusted by etc. Next time I'll shut it off. http://www.robisonservice.com/eventpix/mud_run3.asp -Chris -Oh, by the way that BUB  Big Ugly Bastard with the look of shock and awe is me right after I got pulled out. | ||
| Craig Kobayashi (Koby) Senior Member Username: Koby Post Number: 325 Registered: 02-2002 |
LOL If only these yahoos would write about all the other times Disco drivers have flat-out embarassed people at Hollister. Hollister is a playground for Whiskey Tango lincoln-lockered trailer toys. Were it not for the proximity to civilization, it would not be frequented so often by Discoveries. Now, onto that misinformed D2 driver... Get real man! This person deserved the lambasting he got for trying to drive the stock 18 inch rimmed D2 through the mud. | ||
| Reed Cotton (Reedcotton) Member Username: Reedcotton Post Number: 76 Registered: 01-2003 |
Hey lighten up on the guy. I tried that same trick a Hollister with my '96 D1. Stock tires, no lift, big giant diving plane... I mean spoiler on the front. Got maybe 30-40 yards. Pictures are in the Trails/Events...Hollister3 section. (Can't seem to copy the URL) My old boss used to love the second picture (lots of action). The only water/mud that got inside, came through the open drivers window. (Word to wise.) Without that spoiler, I'm sure I would have gotten oh ten or fifteen yards further. -Reed | ||
| Lawrence Tilly (L_tilly) Member Username: L_tilly Post Number: 147 Registered: 02-2002 |
Personally, unless the Disco owner was talking shit prior to the attempt, I don't think he should be flamed. If the guy wants to try it and has a good attitude about getting his truck yanked back out then it's all good. I think it's more telling about what these people are like to go up the page and read the first part of the story (everything above the QuickTime logo at least). He mentions some people bypassed some log obsticles, but doesn't make a big deal about that. Oh wait, it was a Jeep and Toyota, so it's ok. It's not like it was a Rover. Then he goes on to discribe a classic example of how a recovery can turn into a trip to the hospital (or morgue), and says "I only saw this guy drink 1 or 2 MGD's so I can't explain what his problem was." Wow! Hook me up with these people...they know how to four-wheel!! Lots o' alcohol and lots o' mud!! -Lawrence | ||
| Craig Kobayashi (Koby) Senior Member Username: Koby Post Number: 327 Registered: 02-2002 |
Well, to each his own, obviously, but it should serve as good notice that these things aren't "go anywhere" vehicles as advertised. A good example of this is the Tommy Hilfiger attired gentleman who tried to drive his 2002 HSE Range Rover through one of the gigantic deep mud pit off West Trail, then claimed that his Rangie had a design flaw when he sucked mud up into his air and fucked up his MAF, amongst other things and couldn't drive his messed up Rover out of Hollister Hills SVRA. What a friggin' moron. | ||
| David Marchand (Dmarchand) Member Username: Dmarchand Post Number: 133 Registered: 09-2002 |
I like the pic of the muddy water draining out of the open door... http://www.robisonservice.com/eventpix/mudrun/pages/DSC_2442-rl.htm | ||
| Christopher Dynak (Adtoolco) Member Username: Adtoolco Post Number: 212 Registered: 08-2002 |
Shock & awe Dave, shock & awe (and a whole lot of stupidity) -Chris | ||
| David Marchand (Dmarchand) Member Username: Dmarchand Post Number: 134 Registered: 09-2002 |
I hear you. I did that run last year with my DII and Robison Service. Couldn't make it down with my 90 this year. Wish I had. Looks just as muddy as it was last year. I guess you have your work cutout with gutting that interior now. | ||
| Christopher Dynak (Adtoolco) Member Username: Adtoolco Post Number: 213 Registered: 08-2002 |
Its still a little damp under the padding. I could probably get away with letting it dry out but the fear of rust gets the better of me. Next weekend the carpeting comes out. The question is should I put it back in? -Chris |
