Toolangi overnighter 17 & 18 May.

[krbrooking]

Expressions of interest: Thinking of leaving the sat morn stay over night at that camp we all stayed at last year or around there if anyone has a better suggestion and depending on the numbers. Do some driving on sat go set up camp maybe go for a quick night drive, home sun. Will fine out the details closer to the date. Suggestions of other camp spots are more than welcome as I am not hugely familiar with the area. Sent from me using Forum Runner

UPDATE:

This is the meeting place.

https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zNRGLe3SW0sg.kLFLZbK_02rU

And this is the suggested camp sites.

44506

Will be meeting at 09:00ish at the meeting place and heading up from there.

Just so everyone is aware, this is only a gathering of ppl that are fully aware of the risks involved and the forum takes no ownership or responsibility for any mishaps or accidents, not suggesting that there will be any.

[Bloodyaussie]

Yeah I am in..... told a couple about it mate... cant remember who though??

[krbrooking]

That does not surprise me.
Yeh Bryden and Sam have said they will be in as well.

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[Drewboyaus]

Sorry Kev, I am unfortunately going to miss this one. I have to be on my way to Taiwan that weekend for work.

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[Alitis007]

I'll say i'm for now unless something comes up

[AB]

Sounds good to me I like these close ones...lol

[Winnie]

I'll say i'm for now unless something comes up

Yeah same here
Aeroplane track in this rain will be fun

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[Hodge]

I'm tentative. Just a tad concerned since Toolangi clay begs for muddies. Even though my P3's are closer to muddies side than all terrains, I don't wanna keep getting stuck and hold people up.

[lucus30]

Yeah same here
Aeroplane track in this rain will be fun

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With muddies you should be right. We got all got up easy on the weekend including a few stockies.

[Winnie]

With muddies you should be right. We got all got up easy on the weekend including a few stockies.

I remember we did it when every other track was dry as a bone, and aeroplane was still wet so it would be fun to do after a heap of rain.

[pickers]

I will be tentative at this stage work might come in the way.
Great place with mud and rocky tracks so you can mix it up abit , this is we're I flooded my new patrol had to rip the seats out to get it clean . Shit judgement ha ha

[Hodge]

Just watched some YT toolangi 4x4 videos and most are like downhill ice skating. Youre at the mercy of super slippery ruts. lol

[AB]

If its dry the area is easy with a couple of nice climbs and deep holes.

If its wet then unfortunately everyone must have moderately aggressive tyres if we want to take on harder tracks.

[Winnie]

If its dry the area is easy with a couple of nice climbs and deep holes.

If its wet then unfortunately everyone must have moderately aggressive tyres if we want to take on harder tracks.

Hell yeah. That lindells track was good too

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[AB]

Hell yeah. That lindells track was good too

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There is a track I haven't done before on marginal road opposite the cut through which goes to wee track I want to check out.

Word of mouth from a reliable source is that it heads down a very steep hill with many ledges and is apparently very gnarly. I was advised not even to attempt in wet.

I think it leads down to the steps which was a crazy climb back many years ago until they shut it. If we get a chance we can have a sneaky look as I've been wanting to check it out myself for years.

[krbrooking]

HODGE:
Last time we went out there I had my extreme A/T ( had a reasonable amount of tread ) and didn't seem to have any issues, but like Andy said it would be a good idea to have some sort of tread.

ANDY:
Sound like a nice track, would that camp ground we stayed at last time be the best to stay at or is there some better ones.

[Drewboyaus]

There is a track I haven't done before on marginal road opposite the cut through which goes to wee track I want to check out. Word of mouth from a reliable source is that it heads down a very steep hill with many ledges and is apparently very gnarly. I was advised not even to attempt in wet. I think it leads down to the steps which was a crazy climb back many years ago until they shut it. If we get a chance we can have a sneaky look as I've been wanting to check it out myself for years.

Andy have you ever done that track at the end of Aeroplane? It kind of goes straight up (and joins up with Aeroplane) where Kalatha North goes around to the left.
That is a hard track. Bloody steep and loose with FA traction. I am yet to get up it. Last time I tried just ended up spitting rocks back down the hill from about halfway up and had to reverse.....that sucked.....came down it once by accident, forking huge steps/ledge about halfway up/down........scared the bejeezus out of me as it was about my second time out.
That is a track that would be a serious challenge for anyone I imagine.

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[AB]

Andy have you ever done that track at the end of Aeroplane? It kind of goes straight up (and joins up with Aeroplane) where Kalatha North goes around to the left.
That is a hard track. Bloody steep and loose with FA traction. I am yet to get up it. Last time I tried just ended up spitting rocks back down the hill from about halfway up and had to reverse.....that sucked.....came down it once by accident, forking huge steps/ledge about halfway up/down........scared the bejeezus out of me as it was about my second time out.
That is a track that would be a serious challenge for anyone I imagine.

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I'm trying to think of which track you mean...are you talking high or low side from aeroplane?

[Bloodyaussie]

What was the name of that track we all did that just kept on going???????

[AB]

HODGE:
Last time we went out there I had my extreme A/T ( had a reasonable amount of tread ) and didn't seem to have any issues, but like Andy said it would be a good idea to have some sort of tread.

ANDY:
Sound like a nice track, would that camp ground we stayed at last time be the best to stay at or is there some better ones.

That's at murrindindi side mate which is a great spot to camp but is a whisker limited for quick access. There's some other good spots further east which are right in the heart of it so lets see how numbers are. If we have small to medium numbers there are awesome camp spots just in from two hills road which are right in the heart of it.

[AB]

What was the name of that track we all did that just kept on going???????

Yeah that's the high side which is steep and long but not hard in dry. In wet would be interesting though.

[Drewboyaus]

I'm trying to think of which track you mean...are you talking high or low side from aeroplane?

It runs up from Marginal Rd towards Aeroplane.

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[AB]

It runs up from Marginal Rd towards Aeroplane.

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I can't think of it mate but let's go find it...lol

[Bloodyaussie]

It isnt Mt despair road is it???

[Winnie]

What was the name of that track we all did that just kept on going???????

Lindells track

[Drewboyaus]

Lindells track

Is it Lindell's?
There is a second track about 100m further on that I thought was Lindell's. This one is marked on a heap of maps as just "walking track". On my Rooftops map of the area it's known as Reds West Track.
Here is a video I found of the top section
http://youtu.be/GhXF2gmIc2s

[AB]

Is it Lindell's?
There is a second track about 100m further on that I thought was Lindell's. This one is marked on a heap of maps as just "walking track". On my Rooftops map of the area it's known as Reds West Track.
Here is a video I found of the top section
http://youtu.be/GhXF2gmIc2s

Ill have to get my map out but looks fun anyway.

[krbrooking]

Just thought I would give this a quick bump for those that missed it, I will do some investigating of where to stay and get back to everyone depending on the numbers.

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[krbrooking]

I have had a look at the map and the closest camp sites to the famous aeroplane track are shown in the map below (where the pencil is pointing). 44003 Was thinking of meeting around 9am at the intersection of Melba hwy and Healesville-Kinglake rd. there is a big gravel area there where we can stop on the side of Melba hwy and wait for those coming. The usual channel 17 will be used. If anyone has other suggestions of meet place and/or camp spots feel free to suggest away. Cut and paste names for who is coming.

Krbrooking
Bryden
Mick (work mate)
Possibly 2 other work mates as well

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[Bloodyaussie]

Krbrooking
Bryden
Mick (work mate)
Possibly 2 other work mates as well
Bloodyaussie

[AB]

I have had a look at the map and the closest camp sites to the famous aeroplane track are shown in the map below (where the pencil is pointing). 44003 Was thinking of meeting around 9am at the intersection of Melba hwy and Healesville-Kinglake rd. there is a big gravel area there where we can stop on the side of Melba hwy and wait for those coming. The usual channel 17 will be used. If anyone has other suggestions of meet place and/or camp spots feel free to suggest away. Cut and paste names for who is coming.

Krbrooking
Bryden
Mick (work mate)
Possibly 2 other work mates as well

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Yeah thats the spot I was talking about mate, directly off Two Hills which is just off the Melba Hwy, easy access.

I'll be coming gents for the night or at least the day. I need to get out!!!

Rossco will most likely come if he has nothing on.

Krbrooking
Bryden
Mick (work mate)
Possibly 2 other work mates as well
Bloodyaussie
AB

[krbrooking]

Andy:
Yeah thats the spot I was talking about mate, directly off Two Hills which is just off the Melba Hwy, easy access.

What size are the camps there??? Will they suit the sort of numbers we normally end up with???

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[AB]

Andy:
Yeah thats the spot I was talking about mate, directly off Two Hills which is just off the Melba Hwy, easy access.

What size are the camps there??? Will they suit the sort of numbers we normally end up with???

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There's a valley just at the end of two hills which has at least 20 different areas to choose from. Some are small to house 5-10 set ups and 5 or so areas to house double that no probs.

I can't picture that exact spot your pencil is pointing to but if its too small or already taken then its only 2 mins away from the main two hills area so no stress.

[AB]

Loads of little spots like this...

44016

[MudRunnerTD]

I don't like anyone going anyway :p

[AB]

I don't like anyone going anyway :p

Now you know I felt...lol

[krbrooking]

Andy: sweet sounds like a plan.

Mudrunner & Andy:

Both your invitations have been revoked for those comments!!!!!!!!

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[Bloodyaussie]

I go to all events and it is only I (more like my wife) that says I cant go!!!!!!!

This is a guys night trip is it ??


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43neCZqXksQ

[AB]

I go to all events and it is only I (more like my wife) that says I cant go!!!!!!!

This is a guys night trip is it ??

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43neCZqXksQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43neCZqXksQ)

Yeah ill be hans soloing...

[lucus30]

I'll probably be in for at least a day trip.

[krbrooking]

I go to all events and it is only I (more like my wife) that says I cant go!!!!!!! This is a guys night trip is it ?? YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43neCZqXksQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43neCZqXksQ)

I will be by myself, but all are always welcome.

[mudski]

Im out on this too. Ill be in Mansfield that weekend. ...

[DSPIES]

I'll tentatively put my hand up for this one. havent been to toolangi in 8 to 10 years!

It's in the diary now, but i'll still need to run it past the boss.
It may end up doing just the saturday if there is going to be a full day of driving.

[Family4x4]

My family and I are hoping to make it on Saturday for the day.

[Alitis007]

I'll let you know closer to the date Kev but i'm always keen to go for a play!

[MEGOMONSTER]

Striving to get there boys, will also know closer. Still no FT job sooooooo.........

[Family4x4]

Will 33 AT tires be ok, or will I get stuck too often?

They have around 50-60% tread.

[AB]

Will 33 AT tires be ok, or will I get stuck too often?

They have around 50-60% tread.

If its a dry weekend you'll be fine to get around and avoid some tracks and holes etc.

If its wet you'll be having the worse day of your life unfortunately.

[Bloodyaussie]

Toolangi is one tough place in the wet.......

[AB]

Will 33 AT tires be ok, or will I get stuck too often?

They have around 50-60% tread.

Still come if its wet though mate, we can assess and decide and you can jump in my fun wagon if need be.

[Family4x4]

Thanks AB, It will be my wife 2 kids and I, if we make it down, It would also only be for the Saturday as we have to be in Melbourne on Sunday.

[pickers]

I will be there should be fun ...
Krbrooking
Bryden
Mick ( work mate)
Possibly 2 other work mates as well
Bloodyaussie
AB
Pickers
Ps does anyone no how to flip my photo over I am not much good with this stuff using a iPad.

[AB]

I will be there should be fun ...
Krbrooking
Bryden
Mick ( work mate)
Possibly 2 other work mates as well
Bloodyaussie
AB
Pickers
Ps does anyone no how to flip my photo over I am not much good with this stuff using a iPad.

I'm on phone so can't do it for you but open it up in paint, rotate 180 degrees and save, reupload.

[DSPIES]

I'm def in! (Not sure about overnight)

Krbrooking
Bryden
Mick ( work mate)
Possibly 2 other work mates as well
Bloodyaussie
AB
Pickers
DSPIES

[krbrooking]

Slight edit:

Krbrooking
Bryden
Mick ( work mate)
Andrea ( work mate)
Bloodyaussie
AB
Pickers
DSPIES

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[Bloodyaussie]

Looking forward to it.... err I still have not told Mags I am going.

[lucus30]

Looking like I'll be in for a day trip with my dad as shotgun on Saturday. I've got a mate with a patrol who might wanna come. Is that OK ?

[krbrooking]

Looking like I'll be in for a day trip with my dad as shotgun on Saturday. I've got a mate with a patrol who might wanna come. Is that OK ?

Yeh mate all are welcome.

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[lucus30]

What time are we going to meet on the Saturday morning ?

[mudski]

Why do most of these meets happen when I can't go? Dagnammit!

[threedogs]

or no muddies, love your signature line Mudski RLMFAO

[AB]

What time are we going to meet on the Saturday morning ?

I would probably just aim at 8:30 - 9am am at their camp mate if your not going to stay the night.

Then you can roll up tooting your horn and be the alarm clock for everyone.

[lucus30]

I would probably just aim at 8:30 - 9am am at their camp mate if your not going to stay the night.

Then you can roll up tooting your horn and be the alarm clock for everyone.

Are people staying the Friday night? Thought it was just Saturday night...?

[AB]

Are people staying the Friday night? Thought it was just Saturday night...?

Good point, who's running this show...lol

We can all meet at my place Saturday morning if we want, if that's easier for everyone????

[Bloodyaussie]

i will convoy with Kev so I have no idea whats going on...LOL !!!!!

[lucus30]

Good point, who's running this show...lol

We can all meet at my place Saturday morning if we want, if that's easier for everyone????

So I'll come tooting the horn at your place then?

I am in at this stage pending getting mud out of the bead of one of my rims


Krbrooking
Bryden
Mick ( work mate)
Andrea ( work mate)
Bloodyaussie
AB
Pickers
DSPIES
lucus30 (Day Trip)
Crate ( lucus30's mate)

[AB]

i will convoy with Kev so I have no idea whats going on...LOL !!!!!

Happy to meet at my place in the morning....group up, go find spot to camp where Chicken Kiev noted off two hills, set up, go play???

[lucus30]

Happy to meet at my place in the morning....group up, go find spot to camp where Chicken Kiev noted off two hills, set up, go play???

Happy with that. I can come kick you out of bed if you like ha ha

[Crate]

So apparently I am coming to this, keen for a early start 7:45 at Yarra Glen? 8am departure?

[lucus30]

So apparently I am coming to this, keen for a early start 7:45 at Yarra Glen? 8am departure?

Post an intro man. Geeeezzz ha ha

[Bloodyaussie]

So apparently I am coming to this, keen for a early start 7:45 at Yarra Glen? 8am departure?

Who are you ??????

[AB]

Who are you ??????

I don't know but he knows Lucas's dog...lol

[lucus30]

Who are you ??????

He's my mate. Got him writing an intro now

[Crate]

He's my mate. Got him writing an intro now

Keep your pants on guys here we go..

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?27843-Hello-another-Melbourne-member-with-a-white-GQ&p=504609#post504609

[krbrooking]

I have posted a meeting time a place already, what I will do is cut and paste it into the fist post and will put it up on this page. 2 secs

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[Bloodyaussie]

Keep your pants on guys here we go..

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?27843-Hello-another-Melbourne-member-with-a-white-GQ&p=504609#post504609

Why would I want to keep my pants on?? I like the free and easy feeling I get from typing in the nud!!!!

[krbrooking]

I had already post a time a place somewhere here, I will find it and cut and paste it here and in the first post.

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[lucus30]

I had already post a time a place somewhere here, I will find it and cut and paste it here and in the first post.

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Sounds good sorry must have missed it. Though I do remember reading about that gravel area on the Melba hwy at the turnoff off to toolangi I think

Was that the one ?

[krbrooking]

This is what I had posted earlie.
Was thinking of meeting around 9am at the intersection of Melba hwy and Healesville-Kinglake rd. there is a big gravel area there where we can stop on the side of Melba hwy and wait for those coming. The usual channel 17 will be used.

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[krbrooking]

Ok well I don't know what happened there but I have double posted, my phone freaked out.

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[AB]

This is what I had posted earlie.
Was thinking of meeting around 9am at the intersection of Melba hwy and Healesville-Kinglake rd. there is a big gravel area there where we can stop on the side of Melba hwy and wait for those coming. The usual channel 17 will be used.

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Sounds good mate.

[krbrooking]

I will be going through whittlesea around 8.30 for those that want to meet there, Bryden is meeting at my place and we will be leaving at 8.

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[lucus30]

Here is a map of the meeting point. 9am 17th of May
Channel 17 on the ole wireless

MAP HERE (https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zNRGLe3SW0sg.kLFLZbK_02rU)

Also for completeness sake attendees ( add your name if you are coming )

Krbrooking
Bryden
Mick ( work mate)
Andrea ( work mate)
Bloodyaussie
AB
Pickers (tentative)
DSPIES
lucus30 (Day Trip & Dad will probably be shotgun)
Crate ( Day Trip)

Edit: Also I'll have some photo copies of a roof top of toolangi if anybody wants them

[MEGOMONSTER]

Here is a map of the meeting point. 9am 17th of Feb Channel 17 on the ole wireless MAP HERE (https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zNRGLe3SW0sg.kLFLZbK_02rU) Also for completeness sake attendees ( add your name if you are coming ) Krbrooking Bryden Mick ( work mate) Andrea ( work mate) Bloodyaussie AB Pickers (tentative) DSPIES lucus30 (Day Trip & Dad will probably be shotgun) Crate ( Day Trip) Edit: Also I'll have some photo copies of a roof top of toolangi if anybody wants them

17th of FEB, hey

[lucus30]

17th of FEB, hey

Whoops where's my head at
Fixed

[pickers]

Sounds good I will meet up at that spot .
Also one of my mates will be coming and I will bring a chainsaw for a little fire at night.
Lost my job today so might drink a few extra cans next weekend as I finish up on the Friday

[AB]

Sounds good I will meet up at that spot .
Also one of my mates will be coming and I will bring a chainsaw for a little fire at night.
Lost my job today so might drink a few extra cans next weekend as I finish up on the Friday

Shame mate, for that reason ill camp Saturday night and have some bliizzardly cold ones.

[pickers]

Good to see a few more will camp the night.
Not to phased about work just got to decide what to buy with the pay out uni chip or custom sliders and brush rails.
Looking forward to sleeping in a day or two

[GU CAMPER]

I'm hoping to be able to get to this meet now as I've arrived back in Victoria

See u all next weekend. Can't wait

[Bloodyaussie]

I'm hoping to be able to get to this meet now as I've arrived back in Victoria

See u all next weekend. Can't wait

We dont get Pods turning up to meets...??? this does not compute ???

We have only had one ute turn up to a meet here and that was Benny.....

Should be cool.. cant wait, told Mags tonight and she had not killed me even though we are flat broke.... he he !!!!!

[Drewboyaus]

Maaaaan, just a bit peeved to be missing a trip!

Am considering sneaking away for a few hours driving on Saturday......not sure yet though.....

If the camping numbers start getting up there, the Murundindi Scenic Reserve might be your best bet to accommodate a large number of vehicles in the area.

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[Bloodyaussie]

Maaaaan, just a bit peeved to be missing a trip!

Am considering sneaking away for a few hours driving on Saturday......not sure yet though.....

If the camping numbers start getting up there, the Murundindi Scenic Reserve might be your best bet to accommodate a large number of vehicles in the area.

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Drew..... drew...... come on Drew..... you know you want to.... I dont think you have missed a trip since Woods Point mate.... c'mon Drew !!!!!!!!!

[AB]

Maaaaan, just a bit peeved to be missing a trip!

Am considering sneaking away for a few hours driving on Saturday......not sure yet though.....

If the camping numbers start getting up there, the Murundindi Scenic Reserve might be your best bet to accommodate a large number of vehicles in the area.

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Easy drive for a quick Saturday spurt mate.

Remind me about giving you my new fancy sat phone number to find us... Lol

[Drewboyaus]

Easy drive for a quick Saturday spurt mate. Remind me about giving you my new fancy sat phone number to find us... Lol

Bloody fancy pants!

I'll see.....if I'm packed for my trip and feeling in control then I might sneak off.....kids basketball on Saturday though makes it trickier.......

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[AB]

Bloody fancy pants!

I'll see.....if I'm packed for my trip and feeling in control then I might sneak off.....kids basketball on Saturday though makes it trickier.......

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I'm willing to break children's fingers...lol

Car pool with other players?

[Bloodyaussie]

Had a dose of cool I am pissing off again next weekend..

Sorted a couple of wiring issues from the Dargo trip (bloody cheap fuse holders) and it hit me its next week.

Not sure whether to swag or tent as the weather looks average for the weekend.

Might bring a tarp and poles incase its raining and need shelter around the fire??

Also exhaust is hanging off again and there is a leak I need to fix..... always something to do.

Ooh I cant wait !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AB]

Had a dose of cool I am pissing off again next weekend..

Sorted a couple of wiring issues from the Dargo trip (bloody cheap fuse holders) and it hit me its next week.

Not sure whether to swag or tent as the weather looks average for the weekend.

Might bring a tarp and poles incase its raining and need shelter around the fire??

Also exhaust is hanging off again and there is a leak I need to fix..... always something to do.

Ooh I cant wait !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would be bringing tent or at minimum a tarp over swag mate, even with no rain it will be wet with dew.

Who else is staying Saturday night?

[Bloodyaussie]

Just checked the weather again and its saying its going to be nice???

Guess we will see closer to the weekend.

[AB]

Just checked the weather again and its saying its going to be nice???

Guess we will see closer to the weekend.

Yeah 20 degrees and sunshine,...time to bring out the undies!!!

[Family4x4]

The family and I are 90% for Saturday, possibly staying overnight. I should have the new diff fitted next week, just waiting on some cash/parts. Also considering some BFG KM2's on 12 months interest free from Jax's.

[krbrooking]

I will be swagging under a tarp as some of us know the Taj Mahal is to much of a headache. I also have a couple of other tarps I will bring incase we need it. Does anyone know what the fire wood situation out there is??

Sooooooo looking forward to it as well, have not been out in ages.

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[AB]

I will be swagging under a tarp as some of us know the Taj Mahal is to much of a headache. I also have a couple of other tarps I will bring incase we need it. Does anyone know what the fire wood situation out there is??

Sooooooo looking forward to it as well, have not been out in ages.

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Yeah well be ok for firewood mate...

[pickers]

The swags the go , weather is looking good shorts and t shirt weather:clapping:

[krbrooking]

So for number sake. If your name is not on the list please add:

Krbrooking
Bryden
Mick ( work mate)
Andrea ( work mate)
Bloodyaussie
AB
Pickers (tentative)
DSPIES
lucus30 (Day Trip & Dad will probably be shotgun)
Crate ( Day Trip)

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[Family4x4]

Krbrooking
Bryden
Mick ( work mate)
Andrea ( work mate)
Bloodyaussie
AB
Pickers (tentative)
DSPIES
lucus30 (Day Trip & Dad will probably be shotgun)
Crate ( Day Trip)
Sean & Jane (Day poss night)

[DSPIES]

So, what are the tracks that are being considered?

I just grabbed a rooftop map so i feel like i need another reason to look at it.
Annoyingly, I couldn't seem to get my hands on a decent digital map for either Memorymap or Ozi.

Are people planning on doing any driving Sunday, or just a night driver Saturday?

[Drewboyaus]

So, what are the tracks that are being considered?

I just grabbed a rooftop map so i feel like i need another reason to look at it.
Annoyingly, I couldn't seem to get my hands on a decent digital map for either Memorymap or Ozi.

Are people planning on doing any driving Sunday, or just a night driver Saturday?

I have put together a how-to guide on getting that paper map scanned and calibrated for use in Memorymap.
On mobile at the moment so can't find the link easily. It's under the GPS threads I think.

[AB]

I probably won't be doing a big drive on the Sunday but could do a drive through from camp in the morning and pop out somewhere near dixons creek...old toolangi rd exit.

[Winnie]

I have put together a how-to guide on getting that paper map scanned and calibrated for use in Memorymap.
On mobile at the moment so can't find the link easily. It's under the GPS threads I think.

Here's the link mate.

[Bloodyaussie]

Here's the link mate.

Fail???????????

[DSPIES]

Found it thank you:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?17457-DIY-Scan-calibrate-and-import-a-Rooftop-Map-for-use-in-Hema-Memory-Map-software

[Bloodyaussie]

Hey..... is the camp ground finalised ?? and if so can you update the first post Kev... I will be traveling with you mate and are we meeting AB on the way??

Does Rossco know we are out playing??

[pickers]

[QUOTE=krbrooking;505923]So for number sake. If your name is not on the list please add:

Krbrooking
Bryden
Mick ( work mate)
Andrea ( work mate)
Bloodyaussie
AB
Pickers
DSPIES
lucus30 (Day Trip & Dad will probably be shotgun)
Crate ( Day Trip)
Steve ( pickers mate )
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Aero plane track is always fun when wet

[AB]

Hey..... is the camp ground finalised ?? and if so can you update the first post Kev... I will be traveling with you mate and are we meeting AB on the way??

Does Rossco know we are out playing??

Just spoke to Rossco and he has devoted the weekend to cleaning his house....YEP!

[Winnie]

Just spoke to Rossco and he has devoted the weekend to cleaning his house....YEP!

Same Rossco were thinking of?

[AB]

Same Rossco were thinking of?

It was an sms so it is possible the misses grabbed the phone and shut him down whilst he was on the crapper but not likely...lol

[Winnie]

It was an sms so it is possible the misses grabbed the phone and shut him down whilst he was on the crapper but not likely...lol

Delete all traces... Haha.

[Bloodyaussie]

So so sad....... he does not even have kids and he has been beaten down !!!

[krbrooking]

Hey..... is the camp ground finalised ?? and if so can you update the first post Kev... I will be traveling with you mate and are we meeting AB on the way?? Does Rossco know we are out playing??

Will you be meeting me at mine or in whittlesea. I am not to sure about camp as I don't know the sizes of them. And which will suit best. I was kind of hoping Andy or someone who knows the area to suggest which one. I will update the first post with the map of where I suggested and also the meeting place now.

[krbrooking]

Ok all sorted the details are in the first post. We can maybe discuss on the day where best to camp depending on the numbers and work out a rout where to go and end up close to camp.

[AB]

No stress guys, just organise a meeting place and at the end of of Two hills we can have a wonder around to find a spot.

I think from memory at the end of two hills are a few smaller spots and then there is an intersection where we take the straight line through and it opens up to some bigger spots.

If we can all meet up somewhere we can wing it easily and find a ripper spot before we head out for the daily adventures.

[krbrooking]

Sound like a plan.

[lucus30]

Ok all sorted the details are in the first post. We can maybe discuss on the day where best to camp depending on the numbers and work out a rout where to go and end up close to camp.

Put the meeting time in. 9am wasn't it?

[krbrooking]

Put the meeting time in. 9am wasn't it?

Meeting time is in the first post.

[AB]

You can't miss the meeting spot Kev put up.


Heading north from Yarra glen on Melba Hwy, as soon as you get to top of big long hill it's just there on the right.

Sign to left is king lake, sign to right is toolangi town...good spot to meet.

[krbrooking]

Krbrooking
Mick ( work mate)
Andrea ( work mate)
Bloodyaussie
AB
Pickers (tentative)
DSPIES
lucus30 (Day Trip & Dad will probably be shotgun)
Crate ( Day Trip)

So Bryden has pulled out as the lucky bugger "has" to go and drive a rock crawler.

BA are you meeting me at mine or in whittlesea?????

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[Family4x4]

Krbrooking
Mick ( work mate)
Andrea ( work mate)
Bloodyaussie
AB
Pickers (tentative)
DSPIES
lucus30 (Day Trip & Dad will probably be shotgun)
Crate ( Day Trip)
Sean & Jane (Day, Possible night)

[Bloodyaussie]

Right now the tank and pump is out of my car and time is going to be tight to get it all together and pack for this????

Tick tock tick tock...

[Hodge]

When are you gonna be putting it together mate. I can give you a hand tomorrow after work. Unless that's too late.

[Bloodyaussie]

I should be right I am just a big drama queen. .....

[AB]

I should be right I am just a big drama queen. .....

Shame about your car ba only just read your issues now...so your ok for the meet up?

[krbrooking]

Right now the tank and pump is out of my car and time is going to be tight to get it all together and pack for this???? Tick tock tick tock...

You still have not told me if you are comin to mine or meeting me in whittlesea.

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[lucus30]

Looks like its going to be pretty dry. No rain for a while though the bog hole at the bottom of aeroplane will no doubt still be full

[Crate]

Just as long as it's not as dusty as last time hey Luke? Think it should be a bit muddy, hasn't been warm enough to really dry out since that rain a couple of weeks back.

[Bloodyaussie]

Going to be cutting it close for me... car is still in pieces with not idea about the pump yet... George is on to it but I have Alexander with me and have swimming and kinder and other daddy stuff to do..

It may mean I have to leave later and try and find you guys????

I have not missed a trip yet....

[lucus30]

Going to be cutting it close for me... car is still in pieces with not idea about the pump yet... George is on to it but I have Alexander with me and have swimming and kinder and other daddy stuff to do..

It may mean I have to leave later and try and find you guys????

I have not missed a trip yet....

Good luck mate. Hope ya get it back together so I can meet you

[Sir Roofy]

going to be cutting it close for me... Car is still in pieces with not idea about the pump yet... George is on to it but i have alexander with me and have swimming and kinder and other daddy stuff to do..

It may mean i have to leave later and try and find you guys????

I have not missed a trip yet....

an nother lost day realy you can never realy consentrate when on daddy duty
and its not much different on poppy duty

[Bloodyaussie]

an nother lost day realy you can never realy consentrate when on daddy duty
and its not much different on poppy duty

This is true. .. at the pool now just going through things in my head.. is it worth the strain? ?? He he.
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[Sir Roofy]

this is true. .. At the pool now just going through things in my head.. Is it worth the strain? ?? He he.
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no because you,l get home it,l be nap time then lunch make some calls get on here
then its time to pick up erica its a lost day

[Family4x4]

Perhaps someone could pick you up and ride shotgun?

[AB]

I'm going to be one tired puppy tomoz.


Don't land in Melbourne till 11pm!!!

Ill be there though gents!

[krbrooking]

Far out BA, that car just won't give you a break.

It looks like I will not have a winch tom as I bought a solid state solenoid and can't figure out the damb wiring so have had to disconnect the batt side and tuck the wiring up out of the way.

But I am all packed and ready to go!!!!!!

[Drewboyaus]

Those solenoids are the business mate.....so much better.

[krbrooking]

Yeh BA suggested getting one when mine started playing up, would be handy if I could figure out how to wire it up.

[Drewboyaus]

Yeh BA suggested getting one when mine started playing up, would be handy if I could figure out how to wire it up.

There was a wiring diagram I had somewhere.....let me see if I can find it......

[Drewboyaus]

Here you go......
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[Rossco]

Hi guys, sorry very last minute (he he, true to form) but will be coming up tomozz. Been a bit distracted lately and haven't touched the 4by for a bit so it should be bloody good - Can't wait!

A mate might be coming up a bit later also if he can get his Disco going. Bloody Disco's, there's always something, it's not running well seems like it's gone into limp mode or something. Anyway he's going to see how it goes and might come up later.

C U at the saddle at 9ish!

[Hodge]

Have fun folks. 2 workmates went up and had a play today, and even with the dry weather we've had they said it's still very wet, bog holes are full and typical toolangi clay gets caked on very quickly!

[Bloodyaussie]

Hi guys, sorry very last minute (he he, true to form) but will be coming up tomozz. Been a bit distracted lately and haven't touched the 4by for a bit so it should be bloody good - Can't wait!

A mate might be coming up a bit later also if he can get his Disco going. Bloody Disco's, there's always something, it's not running well seems like it's gone into limp mode or something. Anyway he's going to see how it goes and might come up later.

C U at the saddle at 9ish!

ROSSCO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So I need not pack my saw ... he he !!!

Here is my update... George is a god and got the pump all sorted and I picked it up just after 2pm and raced back to fit it with interruptions to pick up kids and so on..

Been racing about like a headless chook all day and need a little nap`..... so yes I will be there with Bruce !!!

Hodge why are you not coming????

[Hodge]

I couldn't get out of work stand-by. Otherwise I'd have come up for sure. Would have been interesting since I don't have full muddies though. But yeah...

[Rossco]

Good to hear Jono! . . . .

You love it, it'd be boring without little dramas. Lucky for George - what a champ!!!!

[AB]

Good to hear Rossco!!!


I managed to swindle an earlier flight so see you all at 9am.

[Bloodyaussie]

Krbrooking
Mick ( work mate)
Andrea ( work mate)
Bloodyaussie
AB
Rossco
Pickers (tentative)
DSPIES
lucus30 (Day Trip & Dad will probably be shotgun)
Crate ( Day Trip)
Sean & Jane (Day, Possible night)

Dont go being late folks or you may struggle to find us !!!!!

[Rossco]

Good to hear Rossco!!!


I managed to swindle an earlier flight so see you all at 9am.

Sweet - I was always intending to come out. Work around the house or play in the bush? No brainer really, important stuff can wait a bit longer!!

[Winnie]

Sweet - I was always intending to come out. Work around the house or play in the bush? No brainer really, important stuff can wait a bit longer!!

Rossco has locked his partner in the bathroom to be allowed to come out this weekend.

[AB]

Sweet - I was always intending to come out. Work around the house or play in the bush? No brainer really, important stuff can wait a bit longer!!

Are you going to camp the night too?

[AB]

Krbrooking
Mick ( work mate)
Andrea ( work mate)
Bloodyaussie
AB
Rossco
Pickers (tentative)
DSPIES
lucus30 (Day Trip & Dad will probably be shotgun)
Crate ( Day Trip)
Sean & Jane (Day, Possible night)

Dont go being late folks or you may struggle to find us !!!!!

Decent turn out...can't wait!!!!

[Rossco]

Are you going to camp the night too?

Yeah I think so, pretty sure I will. The weather is pretty nice, should be good :o

Milo and maybe another might make it up too hopefully.

[AB]

Yeah I think so, pretty sure I will. The weather is pretty nice, should be good :o

Milo and maybe another might make it up too hopefully.

No worries.

I only just got home really so ill pack tomoz morning and do quick shop at iga.

Coffee 8:30 at bakery?...lol

[Rossco]

Sounds good dude. I just did a VERY basic pack. Pretty easy packing for one!!

[Bloodyaussie]

Rossco is going for a new post count record !!!!!!!!!

[MudRunnerTD]

Damn you all. Crook As A Dog here. Have a good weekend guys

[MEGOMONSTER]

So who's awake and ready to roll.
Have fun today guys, and stay safe.

[AB]

So who's awake and ready to roll.
Have fun today guys, and stay safe.

Always awake...lol

I'm caught up in the worse time zone sleeping patterns at the moment!!!!

[Maxhead]

Have a top weekend guys( I know you will:) )...I'm ganna have to drag my arse over to another one of these soon

[AB]

Have a top weekend guys( I know you will:) )...I'm ganna have to drag my arse over to another one of these soon

Sounds good mate, I've still got those wine barrels as well...lol

[Bloodyaussie]

Funny woke at 5am and felt wide awake then managed to fall asleep and now feel like I have not slept nearly enough ..... bloody hell !!

Anyway could be worse.... I could be in Canberra !!!! bwa ha ha.... dont hurt me Kris !!!

[Maxhead]

Anyway could be worse.... I could be in Canberra !!!! bwa ha ha.... dont hurt me Kris !!!

Prick! LOL But I'm heading out to the valley to enjoy some serenity and some hunting if that counts;)

[Family4x4]

Prick! LOL But I'm heading out to the valley to enjoy some serenity and some hunting if that counts;)

Hunting, that counts!

[Alitis007]

Have fun peoples!! Don't forget to play in many, many bog holes! It'll do wonders for your car, trust me ;)

[lucus30]

Well I just got home guys thanks for a great day. Was awesome to meet some of you. I am tempted to come back and stay but I think I will give it a miss this time.

I'll grab the photos of dads phone and post them at some stage

[lucus30]

My Dad has some better pics but here is what I took of Andy getting pulled out by a yota

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[Alitis007]

Well I just got home guys thanks for a great day. Was awesome to meet some of you. I am tempted to come back and stay but I think I will give it a miss this time. I'll grab the photos of dads phone and post them at some stage
My Dad has some better pics but here is what I took of Andy getting pulled out by yota <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=44656"/><img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=44657"/>

Soo spewingi didn't go now, look at that slipper mud.......


They're a scrappy bunch but are a great laugh to drive with, glad to see you had fun mate!

[Bloodyaussie]

We are sitting on the side of a very steep hill... its dark and I need a cuddle.

[krbrooking]

Still out on the tracks waiting for some to get up just a quick pic to show ya's the track.

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[lucus30]

We are sitting on the side of a very steep hill... its dark and I need a cuddle.

Andy will give you one. Are you two planning to spoon tonight ?

[Maxhead]

My Dad has some better pics but here is what I took of Andy getting pulled out by a yota

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Mate! That shit does not belong on this forum! Farkk!!


Bwahahahaha, Andy What happened mate??

[Maxhead]

Hey Lucus30, don't get rid of that pic...that is gold and we'll need that for blackmail..lol
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[MEGOMONSTER]

Really wish I came now but only just got home from work. Argh.

[lucus30]

Hey Lucus30, don't get rid of that pic...that is gold and we'll need that for blackmail..lol
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Don't worry I wont. Dad will probably have some better ones too

[Crate]

Was a good morning shame I had to leave so early, we will have to do another one soon. Aeroplane was great!

[Family4x4]

Great day. We had a ball. I only got a couple of pics I will post later.

Great to put some more faces to names!

Whens the next trip!

[Family4x4]

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Pickers and Rosco crossing a small creek.

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Pickers descending Saturday afternoon.

[AB]

What a great trip everyone!!!


Red east track?

Wow, one of the hardest tracks I have been on. I hope someone got some footage but we spent an hour or two on this one long and steep climb, full of rocks and ledges.

The track had multiple chicken tracks that were actually harder then the main track so it was carnage when night set in...

Plenty of winching on the gu's but the gq's loved it...lol...apart from some damage.

Completely bent my rear panhard like a banana and my slave cylinder gave in as well as a small leak in the rear transfer where it meets the handbrake housing.

It's safe to say my old gq needs a lot of love before the Simpson.

Aeroplane track was absolutely ridiculous! Slippery as ice and deep hole half way up that was not possible to get over, more winching!

Bloody yota..lol...I had no option gents. I was last in convoy coming back down aeroplane and slid into a washout with 3 foot of silt and a long log stuck under the car!

Would of been a nightmare for someone to come back up to help me and then I saw a yota behind me...

Tried to get the rear snatching done sneakily but then damn Lucas got his camera out...lol

Best tracks I have ever seen in that area, did not even know they existed and we are keen to go back as there is another big climb we didn't get a chance to go up today!

Time for some front and rear superior panhard I think. Used the bottle jack to straighten it up which worked great to get back home!

Thanks for a great weekend folks!!

[lucus30]

What a great trip everyone!!!


Red east track?

Wow, one of the hardest tracks I have been on. I hope someone got some footage but we spent an hour or two on this one long and steep climb, full of rocks and ledges.

The track had multiple chicken tracks that were actually harder then the main track so it was carnage when night set in...

Plenty of winching on the gu's but the gq's loved it...lol...apart from some damage.

Completely bent my rear panhard like a banana and my slave cylinder gave in as well as a small leak in the rear transfer where it meets the handbrake housing.

It's safe to say my old gq needs a lot of love before the Simpson.

Aeroplane track was absolutely ridiculous! Slippery as ice and deep hole half way up that was not possible to get over, more winching!

Bloody yota..lol...I had no option gents. I was last in convoy coming back down aeroplane and slid into a washout with 3 foot of silt and a long log stuck under the car!

Would of been a nightmare for someone to come back up to help me and then I saw a yota behind me...

Tried to get the rear snatching done sneakily but then damn Lucas got his camera out...lol

Best tracks I have ever seen in that area, did not even know they existed and we are keen to go back as there is another big climb we didn't get a chance to go up today!

Time for some front and rear superior panhard I think. Used the bottle jack to straighten it up which worked great to get back home!

Thanks for a great weekend folks!!

Ha ha gotta love it mate

Well my front lawn now has about 10kg of mud on it from aeroplane. But my pootrol is at least now sorta clean

[MudRunnerTD]

I have a rear panard for you mate.

[AB]

I have a rear panard for you mate.

Thanks bud, i might grab that as I can't afford to get stronger ones before the simmo!!!

[Family4x4]

Is Red east track the one Jane and I left on?

[Drewboyaus]

What a great trip everyone!!! Red east track? Wow, one of the hardest tracks I have been on.

I warned ya! Hehehe.

Good to see you all made it up. That last rock step up at the top is ridiculous......

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[krbrooking]

Well thanks to everyone that attended, it was an awesome weekend and great to meet some new faces. Here are the pics I got for the weekend.

The full convoy waiting for BA to fuel up.


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Cutting a tree, didn't end up moving it though.


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[Drewboyaus]

Looks like a great trip!

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[lucus30]

Looks like a great trip!

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It sure was. Well what I was there for any way. My dad loved it and mum is apparently sick of him talking about it already . For some strange reason he took a liking to BA but I'll just blame that on the 15 500ml Heineken cans I had floating around in my passenger footwell afterwards

[AB]

Is Red east track the one Jane and I left on?

Yeah thats the one mate...you missed out!!!!!!

[Bloodyaussie]

I am truly buggered... got home at 1pm and spent a lot of it cleaning everything...

Some real tough stuff this weekend and that night hill climb was the toughest track I have driven yet...

All the GQ's got up under there own power it was the GU's that struggled on that hill, it was crazy at one stage getting Pickers up.

Once momentum was lost it was really hard to get going again.

There was a fair bit of damage sustained with me hitting a tree stump and blowing a power steering hose off and fluid everywhere...

Andy had the most damage with Panhard, clutch slave, and a leak started from the back of the gearbox.

I also got a stick jammed in the bead of my tyre as we were trying to leave the place as it was decided Toolangi had won this time.

Pickers had a spring spin around into the wrong spot on the front so was making a bit of noise but after that climb he really got off easy there.

There were a whole bunch of new blokes who were all good value and finally met Lucus and yes your dad is a good bloke (Paul).

The short time we managed around the fire was a quiet and easy going with only a few beers before most were off to bed... all so buggered.

Some of you will be shocked to know that Andy stepped it up to another level and helped with recoveries and even changed my tyre fro me and worked on his own car.... shock horror..

The funniest thing was watching Andy running up the hill in the dark with a plasma rope in his hands while a 3lt GU chased him....

Rossco as normal was not fazed one bit and never seem to be troubled... I must hurt him one day !!!

The video does not do this hill and how steep it was any justice... had a ball and always great catching up.


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[krbrooking]

Man I am so glad but at the same time disappointed that I did not do that track.

P.S I have some vids but for the life of me can't remember my password for google so once I figure it out I will post them.


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[AB]

I'm going bald...Sad panda!!!!

[growler2058]

I'm going bald...Sad panda!!!!

Yes, yes you are time for the combover mate. Don't worry so's Taslucas and hes only a puppy :)

[AB]

Yes, yes you are time for the combover mate. Don't worry so's Taslucas and hes only a puppy :)

Have a look at my hair, ever tried to do a comb over on a sheep? Not happening...lol

[AB]

Forgot to mention...Kev bought his mate who had a hilux.

We were no more than 100m entering toolangi on a 2wd track and he must of just hit a pothole which sheared the bolt straight off from the control arm...game over before it even begin, tow truck!!!

Poor bugger, did he get back ok Kev?

I think his yota just got scared in a convoy of patrols entering the state forest and packed it in...lol...bloody strange though how it sheared the entire bolt on a normal dirt road.

[pickers]

Wow what a trip , just like to thank every body who helped me out on that hill from hell.
Special thanks to AB for running up with the winch rope why I chased him in the gu like I stole it:driving2:
See you guys on the next one

[Maxhead]

Looks like a top trip once again lads...nice one!! I need to find some time to get onto the next one:)

[MEGOMONSTER]

Well done, massive success once again.
Really disappointed that I couldn't make it.
But really glad the rest of you made it another VIC meet success.

[krbrooking]

Yeh Andy he got sorted and bought the part off repco and got it put back on and ended up driving it home. He said he is going to take it to the mechs and get him to look it over, so not to bad of a result considering.

[Irish]

I'm going bald...Sad panda!!!!

Just a solar panel for a sex machine mate, hahaha.


Awesome pics as always, looks muddy as all get out.

[Alitis007]

Looks like a top trip once again lads...nice one!! I need to find some time to get onto the next one:)
Looks like we need to show these GQueers how its done Kris!

Looks like an awesome weekend guys glad you all had a ball!!!

[Irish]

Too many "e" 's there George, lol.

[Clunk]

E's good E's good, E's Ebenezer good

[Alitis007]

Too many "e" 's there George, lol.
Huh???


E's good E's good, E's Ebenezer good

Double huh??

[DSPIES]

Gday folks,
Cheers for a great trip. Saturday night will certainly be in the memory bank for a while and and there is now a huge incentive to head back to Toolangi. First, to drive the chicken track that the GQs went up on Saturday night:eck05: and 2nd to drive the parallel track that we considered on Sunday morning(which we didn't get to do).

Nice to meet you all again and great to see everyone's willingness to help out when GQs (and other vehicles) get stuck. I'm still not sure if Andy of course took it one step further by pulling Pickers up a track or whether pickers just saw a great opportunity to see how quick Andy was over 100 meters.

Spent bloody hours cleaning the car yesterday! 20 minutes on the paint work and about two and a half hours on the underside. I left a reconstruction of toolangi in the cleaning bay to the dismay of the poor fool that drove in after me.

Cheers again and i'll hopefully see you on the next drive.

[Winnie]

Jonathan sent me a text message telling me just how much I missed out. That track sounds awesome, I was on Google and apparently there is a Red West Track which is just as good.

Can we go back there?

[DSPIES]

Reds West looked great as well but not quite as difficult and the chicken track looked considerably easier (but not easy).

[Maxhead]

Jonathan sent me a text message telling me just how much I missed out. That track sounds awesome, I was on Google and apparently there is a Red West Track which is just as good.

Can we go back there?


I'm coming as well:)

[Winnie]

I'm coming as well:)

You might have to buy another GQ for shits and giggles!

[Bloodyaussie]

I'm coming as well:)

Being you drive a gu you better make sure your winch works....

For those that think you could do this without a winch you would be nuts and to try and get someone rescued up there would be so bloody hard..

Yes I made it and so did 2 others but 2 didn't and it was a huge effort even with the right gear to get them up.

A real truck breaker.....

[AB]

Very keen to go back again!


Didn't even know toolangi had those climbs, great fun!!!

The camp site was spot on too, just off the main drag and no one else can camp near you.

Small little creek like at kris's property and only 10 mins from the servo for supplies and bacon and egg rolls if you can't be bothered cooking!

[pickers]

Ok looks like the gu might have abit more damage than first thought .
The front spring has twisted slightly but the noise seems to be coming from the auto locking hubs and I seem to have a large clunk coming from the back now as well .
Should find out more tomorrow but might be locker damage or diff
Still all good fun this might empty the wallet though not the best when out of work

[lucus30]

Ok looks like the gu might have abit more damage than first thought .
The front spring has twisted slightly but the noise seems to be coming from the auto locking hubs and I seem to have a large clunk coming from the back now as well .
Should find out more tomorrow but might be locker damage or diff
Still all good fun this might empty the wallet though not the best when out of work

Bummer dude

[MudRunnerTD]

Ok looks like the gu might have abit more damage than first thought .
The front spring has twisted slightly but the noise seems to be coming from the auto locking hubs and I seem to have a large clunk coming from the back now as well .
Should find out more tomorrow but might be locker damage or diff
Still all good fun this might empty the wallet though not the best when out of work

if you are in 2wd properly then there should be No Noise from the auto Hubs. If your driving around and the front Hubs have not disengaged then that will not be great and they will be noisy as your getting front wind up. Not ideal.

Go for a good drive in reverse mate. 10 or 20m and see if you can disengage them.

For the rear check under the car and see that the Swag bar links are in place and you have not broken one. You will instantly see if there is external damage. The front spring will only take you to jack the car up by the chassis to lift the front and extend the spring until it lets go then grab it with your hands and spin it back into place. It will cost you nothing and take 2 minutes.

Good luck mate

[Bloodyaussie]

Ok looks like the gu might have abit more damage than first thought .
The front spring has twisted slightly but the noise seems to be coming from the auto locking hubs and I seem to have a large clunk coming from the back now as well .
Should find out more tomorrow but might be locker damage or diff
Still all good fun this might empty the wallet though not the best when out of work

Bloody hell mate , the auto hubs I hope are not a big deal but am worried about the rear???
Keep us informed as to how it goes... I feel your pain as far as the wallet goes.

Told you guys this hill was a truck breaker..

[krbrooking]

Yeh it was a great spot and those tracks were awesome. Definitely have to go back and have another play soon, once my winch is working.

Sent from me using Forum Runner

[DSPIES]

Crap news Pickers. Keep us posted on how it all goes.
i left the patrol in the garage today and took the bike. In case i've done damage, this way i have another day of ignorance.

I'd be reluctant to send a truck up that track without a winch. if it got stuck, you'd have to drive a car down nose first to secure it and then there would be no room to pass once it was moving again.
Pickers also got a little sideways when he was crossing from the right track to the left tracks and I was bloody glad to get his winch hooked up so he wasnt going to have a 'lie down' on his side.

[DSPIES]

ohh and next time i might do it in daylight!

[Hodge]

Hey pickers. After the tallarook trip, where I mashed up my crossmember, I've had a serious clunk which I thought was suspension. Funnily enough it turned out to be exhaust mount snapped, which ironically got fixed today. I hope yours is something as simple as that.

[AB]

ohh and next time i might do it in daylight!

Yeah big difference at night after a full day of driving...lol

[AB]

Shame about your car pickers, hopefully nothing major mate.

In all seriousness hats off mate for getting up that hill. Once you got stuck and lost momentum it's all over trying to get up but hats off for getting it up to the top.

You went hard to get momentum again which got you there otherwise it would of been a nightmare!

Especially driving a nice 2012 gu mate, a lot of people would be reluctant to do that.

That climb was pretty much the best fun I have had in years!

[Winnie]

Shame about your car pickers, hopefully nothing major mate.

In all seriousness hats off mate for getting up that hill. Once you got stuck and lost momentum it's all over trying to get up but hats off for getting it up to the top.

You went hard to get momentum again which got you there otherwise it would of been a nightmare!

Especially driving a nice 2012 gu mate, a lot of people would be reluctant to do that.

That climb was pretty much the best fun I have had in years!

Nobody is listening to me. Can we do it again?

[AB]

Nobody is listening to me. Can we do it again?

Please stop posting rubbish on the forum.

If you are after the manuals just simply go welcome some other members.

[Bloodyaussie]

You want us to go there because you want to have a go.... well you should have been there on the weekend. Sook..

[Winnie]

You want us to go there because you want to have a go....

farking DERRRRRR mate!

[AB]

farking DERRRRRR mate!

After simmo mate well do a day trip and pizza party time at my place I think is definitely on the cards!!!

There was another track right next to that one we didn't do on the Sunday.

I had the bent but half fixed panhard and a slave cylinder needing oil every 20 gear changes so we decided...another day!

I'm keen to go back and try it again during daylight!

[Winnie]

Sounds like Jonathan is not man enough to give it another crack.

What was Aeroplane track like? I remember when we were there everything was so dry but that track was still a bit wet... we were saying oh shit yeah would love to come back in winter, haha.

[Sir Roofy]

Shame about your car pickers, hopefully nothing major mate.

In all seriousness hats off mate for getting up that hill. Once you got stuck and lost momentum it's all over trying to get up but hats off for getting it up to the top.

You went hard to get momentum again which got you there otherwise it would of been a nightmare!

Especially driving a nice 2012 gu mate, a lot of people would be reluctant to do that.

That climb was pretty much the best fun I have had in years!

I can recall an other member in a new gu who gave it the berries in the mud and sand

[AB]

Sounds like Jonathan is not man enough to give it another crack.

What was Aeroplane track like? I remember when we were there everything was so dry but that track was still a bit wet... we were saying oh shit yeah would love to come back in winter, haha.

It was fun.

Really hard to get traction, have to stay in the rut but that deep hole just before the sharp left when we were going down has been absolutely chewed out.

The pic of me in ba's photo is the spot.

Looks nothing in the photo but its impossible to get past.

You have zero traction to start off and its so deep that even hitting it flat out in second low just makes you bounce and land, literally landing on ice with no momentum, no chance.

Lokka or not, doesn't matter, nothing to grab and your tyres are just slicks anyway from the 200m of mud before.

[AB]

I can recall an other member in a new gu who gave it the berries in the mud and sand

Yeah krisso...no fear...love it...lol

[Family4x4]

Ok looks like the gu might have abit more damage than first thought .
The front spring has twisted slightly but the noise seems to be coming from the auto locking hubs and I seem to have a large clunk coming from the back now as well .
Should find out more tomorrow but might be locker damage or diff
Still all good fun this might empty the wallet though not the best when out of work

That really sucks. Hope its not too expensive.

[Clunk]

Huh???



Double huh??

There's a guy in the place with a bitter sweet face and he goes by the name of Ebenezer Goode

[Rossco]

Cheers guys for a great weekend, found some absolute crackers, some that we will definitely have to revisit. Reds east was an awesome track, one of the loosest tracks I have driven on, it was hard enough to walk on the bloody thing, let alone run up it with a winch rope!! That was definitely a highlight watching AB run in front of Pickers truck with the winch rope in the dark! Hope your truck's all good Dave. Cheers for the awesome vid Jono, bear with me and I'll get some photos up. I've got some vids of Aeroplane but will need some editing so will get them up shortly.

[Rossco]

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AB at winch point on Aeroplane Track

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AB bogged on Luke Creek Track, (Probably less than half an hour from camp)

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Winching up track which turned into a dirt bike track.

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Anderson Track which heads down to Narbethong

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Slave cylinder on the way out :(

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Reds Track east.

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Supposed to be Marginal Road (It's not quite if you look close LOL!!)

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AB fixing Jonos tyre after a root got stuck in the bead.

[Bloodyaussie]

Cheers Rossco... told you Andy actually did some work on this trip !!!!!!!

Rossco I am bringing a memory stick with me to the Pizza meet and pinching 2 years of photo's from your computer.

[Bloodyaussie]

Here is another video... this was part one to the video I posted earlier..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-iFpG0c0gs&feature=youtu.be

[rusty_nail]

Cheers Rossco... told you Andy actually did some work on this trip !!!!!!!

Rossco I am bringing a memory stick with me to the Pizza meet and pinching 2 years of photo's from your computer.

Well it looks like you guys had an absolute ball. The next trip (after the simmo) and I'll make the trip down again. Thanks for sharing all the pics and vids

[pickers]

Damage report broken right auto locking hub .
replaced oil in rear diff all looks good , thinking the locker had not released properly
cannot get it to make the bang sound again it only happened when going around left hand corner. It did it once for the mechanic yesterday but hasn't done it
So I will keep a eye on it and get nissan to check it out next service .
Pretty happy with that out come

[Bloodyaussie]

Damage report broken right auto locking hub and replaced oil in rear diff all looks good .
thinking the locker had not released properly cannot get it to make the bang sound again only happened when going around left hand corner. It did it once for the mechanic yesterday but hasn't done it since
Not to bad really ...... Pickers

You are lucky mate... auto hubs suck.. did you lock your hubs.

I thought to myself on that last winch that you were not in 4wd ??? I was so tired by that stage.

Glad the damage report is not as much as first thought.

[pickers]

No didn't Manuel lock the hubs , I no some people do this and I will do this from now
but the mechanic said he never has and doesn't think it makes much difference .
I think I might have done the damage on the last trip up too the high country

[lexx_au]

...
Bloody yota..lol...I had no option gents. I was last in convoy coming back down aeroplane and slid into a washout with 3 foot of silt and a long log stuck under the car!
...
Would of been a nightmare for someone to come back up to help me and then I saw a yota behind me...
...


That was me! Just joined up to say g'day and glad I was in a position to help.

If I hadn't seen you get stuck in the washout chances are I would have ended up in it, so I figure we're even.

[DSPIES]

Yeah i remember asking Rosco whether your other front wheel was spinning as it didn't look like it was, but i couldn't see from where i was standing.

I manually lock the hubs when doing harder tracks although i didnt on the weekend. i will next time i go back as i've heard of instances of them unlocking when reversing back down rock steps and what not.

[pickers]

Sooooooo I guess that means the gu got up in 2wd then haha :icon_victory:
No it wouldn't have happened with out the help from you guys thanks

[mudnut]

That was me! Just joined up to say g'day and glad I was in a position to help.

If I hadn't seen you get stuck in the washout chances are I would have ended up in it, so I figure we're even.

G,day, lexx_au, since you've joined the forum, will you be getting a Patrol now?

[lexx_au]

G,day, lexx_au, since you've joined the forum, will you be getting a Patrol now?

When the 80 series gives up the ghost I'll think about it.

Could be a long time though...

[lucus30]

That was me! Just joined up to say g'day and glad I was in a position to help.

If I hadn't seen you get stuck in the washout chances are I would have ended up in it, so I figure we're even.

Welcome to the forum mate. I was the guy with the GU up front.
Thanks for snatching andy out it was not a job I was looking forward to.

Though you do really need to get a front recovery point sorted Andy. I've got the factory hook from mine you can have if it fits