Extreme 4X4 day trip to Wesburn 30/1/16

[Winnie]

Hey guys,

We are planning a day trip to Wesburn which is going to have some extreme hardcore 4X4 driving, on Saturday the 30th of January.
We have planned to hit Ellis track as the major attraction, if time allows we will have a look at Cemetery Track and some others in that area. If we still have time we will try and do Rock Track in Toolangi as well. The day will be ended by pizzas at AB's house in Christmas Hills.
PANEL DAMAGE IS A VERY REAL POSSIBILITY on this trip and almost guaranteed. We will be as cautious as possible and use a spotter at every tricky section to limit damage and make it as safe as possible. I have some photos on my phone of cars that have rolled and taken out the entire side of the car on these tracks which I will upload a bit later on.

Minimum requirements:
33" mud tyres
A winch in very good working order. Make sure it works before you come!
Front diff lock
Your own recovery equipment

Recommended equipment:
Rear locker
35" mud tyres
Rear quarter chop & rear bar
Rock sliders
A passenger as a spotter and to run the winch

Going to limit this trip to 5 cars, any more will take way too long to do the tracks, so far 3 spots are taken.

Members list:
Winnie and MudRunnerTD
AB and MB
Rossco and Bloodyaussie



Any damage done to your car on this trip is your own responsibility and not the responsibility of nissanpatrol.com.au or any other member or non member on the trip.
This is not an official nissanpatrol.com.au meetup, but just a group of like-minded people going for a drive.

[AB]

Here's a couple of sneaky pics off the internet.

[AB]

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[Winnie]

Here's some more. The risk is real guys!

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http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a227/Shoemonster/Cars/P82213431.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/Shoemonster/media/Cars/P82213431.jpg.html)

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr34/beast3805/Wesburn%20rollovers%2013-9-09/9632_151736455756_785480756_3487443.jpg (http://s467.photobucket.com/user/beast3805/media/Wesburn%20rollovers%2013-9-09/9632_151736455756_785480756_3487443.jpg.html)

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee178/CHRISMAV_2007/Mudrhino%20winch%20trip/DSC01587.jpg (http://s235.photobucket.com/user/CHRISMAV_2007/media/Mudrhino%20winch%20trip/DSC01587.jpg.html)

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr34/beast3805/wesburn%2023-8-09/P8221348.jpg (http://s467.photobucket.com/user/beast3805/media/wesburn%2023-8-09/P8221348.jpg.html)

[Chubba]

Make sure you take plenty of photos to share with us please. Looking forward to seeing them.

[Winnie]

Make sure you take plenty of photos to share with us please. Looking forward to seeing them.

Yeah mate for sure we will get as much as we can!
I am praying that it will not rain before we go... hahaha!

[Chubba]

Yeah mate for sure we will get as much as we can!
I am praying that it will not rain before we go... hahaha!

We're hoping it dose. Better pics.
Lol

[TPC]

You guys are mad. :1087:

[BigRAWesty]

Yep. Fark that lol

[Winnie]

Yep. Fark that lol

Come over and test the new GU out mate?
Your wife will love that you are testing the safety limits of the new car.

[Bloodyaussie]

Bugger that.....lol

[Winnie]

Bugger that.....lol

Come on mate you will love it!

[Bloodyaussie]

You guys all have daily drivers.....

[Maxhead]

WOW, Looks pretty cool boys...tempting

[Rossco]

Crikies should be interesting! ! Haven't been up Ellis track for a very long time, looks like its changed a bit. Wasn't tooo bad agess ago. Looks like I'm in haha, just need to get the car sorted. . . fuel pump seriously on the way out now. . .

[Winnie]

Crikies should be interesting! ! Haven't been up Ellis track for a very long time, looks like its changed a bit. Wasn't tooo bad agess ago. Looks like I'm in haha, just need to get the car sorted. . . fuel pump seriously on the way out now. . .

Hey mate, didn't realise you had done that track before! I think some of those photos are from Cummings Track which is apparently around the corner from Ellis.

[Rossco]

Yeah long time ago. Did it my old hilux no lockers and it was pretty easy in the dry. I think it's been left as a bit of a playground track that's why is petty knarly. Used to be quite a few challenging ones in that wesburn area think some have been closed and others are maintained to a nice standard. Will be interesting to have a bit of a look round tho.

[BigRAWesty]

Come over and test the new GU out mate?
Your wife will love that you are testing the safety limits of the new car.
Somehow I don't think that'll work..
And no locker so no go.

[Winnie]

Yeah long time ago. Did it my old hilux no lockers and it was pretty easy in the dry. I think it's been left as a bit of a playground track that's why is petty knarly. Used to be quite a few challenging ones in that wesburn area think some have been closed and others are maintained to a nice standard. Will be interesting to have a bit of a look round tho.

Hmm, yeah okay! I think it might be a bit trickier now, but I did watch a video of a Disco get up it.
It has been voted as the hardest 4WD track in Aus by Mud Map.
http://blog.mud-maps.com/blog/2013/category/australias-most-difficult-4wd-track

[AB]

Cummings track looks to be interesting...lol

I might wait until after this trip to fix my existing panel damage me thinks...lol

[Winnie]

Cummings track looks to be interesting...lol

I might wait until after this trip to fix my existing panel damage me thinks...lol

Yeah I'm not sure about Cummings... might leave that one alone I think lol. No harm in looking though ;)

[happygu]

I had a looksee up Ellis Track a few months ago in the dry .... I know it from my motorbike rides, and it is hard enough on the bike ( but we normally go up in the wet ).

A couple of weeks prior to our club trip going through there, a Landy came to a massive amount of grief with a big rollover. It was all gone and cleaned up - with no traces left behind when we went through.

I drove up to around halfway, where I had to stop, get out and start planning lines around and behind some of the big boulders where I couldn't quite remember what was over the other side. I scrambled up, and I worked out my lines and that it was driveable with no lockers in the dry with hopefully no panel damage ( if you stayed on the only line available ), but no-one else would come up with me. Probably lucky for me ..... :)

I ended up backing back down to recover a teetering vehicle stuck below me, as I was in the best spot to help, and after some short deliberation, decided that it would be wise to leave it to the bike.

[Winnie]

I had a looksee up Ellis Track a few months ago in the dry .... I know it from my motorbike rides, and it is hard enough on the bike ( but we normally go up in the wet ).

A couple of weeks prior to our club trip going through there, a Landy came to a massive amount of grief with a big rollover. It was all gone and cleaned up - with no traces left behind when we went through.

I drove up to around halfway, where I had to stop, get out and start planning lines around and behind some of the big boulders where I couldn't quite remember what was over the other side. I scrambled up, and I worked out my lines and that it was driveable with no lockers in the dry with hopefully no panel damage ( if you stayed on the only line available ), but no-one else would come up with me. Probably lucky for me ..... :)

I ended up backing back down to recover a teetering vehicle stuck below me, as I was in the best spot to help, and after some short deliberation, decided that it would be wise to leave it to the bike.

That's awesome info mate, thanks for that.
So should we count you in? Haha.

[happygu]

That's awesome info mate, thanks for that.
So should we count you in? Haha.

I could be winch boy ...;)

[Bloodyaussie]

I could be winch boy ...;)

Yeah same here....

[Winnie]

I know that Mark is going to be Andy's passenger, pretty sure Darren is going to come with me too but don't know what Rossco is doing?

[Throbbinhood]

Think Sunset in Bunyip would give ellis/cummings a run for it's money..

[threedogs]

Looks very demanding way too skinny for a GU, lol hope it doesnt end in tears for anyone.
Look forward to the pics though,

[Maxhead]

Did you try and get hold of Benny and Matty....I reckon they would love this one!

[Winnie]

Did you try and get hold of Benny and Matty....I reckon they would love this one!
Long way to drive for a day trip though!

[Maxhead]

Long way to drive for a day trip though!


Drive down, camp at Chrisso's, do the track, camp at Chrisso's, drink his beer, do the High country, camp at Chrisso's, drink more of his beer, drive back....all sorted:)

Yeah but seriously long way for one day

[Sir Roofy]

After serious consideration and some thought about what I need I'm in

IN SPIRIT that is got to love these trips aye

[growler2058]

I HATE YOU GUYS! These threads make me miss my Agatha

[Winnie]

I HATE YOU GUYS! These threads make me miss my Agatha
Yep old Aggy would have eaten it up!

[Bacho86]

Won't be taking my GU up there, but keen to come along to assist with spotting / winching if anyone has a seat spare!!


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[growler2058]

Yep old Aggy would have eaten it up!

When no effs were given for panel damage!

[Winnie]

When no effs were given for panel damage!
Yep, and now you're a soft cock!

[growler2058]

Yep, and now you're a soft cock!

Nah man! Id happily romp those tracks in driving your Q

[Ben-e-boy]

Here's a couple of sneaky pics off the internet.


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Here's some more. The risk is real guys!

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http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a227/Shoemonster/Cars/P82213431.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/Shoemonster/media/Cars/P82213431.jpg.html)

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr34/beast3805/Wesburn%20rollovers%2013-9-09/9632_151736455756_785480756_3487443.jpg (http://s467.photobucket.com/user/beast3805/media/Wesburn%20rollovers%2013-9-09/9632_151736455756_785480756_3487443.jpg.html)

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee178/CHRISMAV_2007/Mudrhino%20winch%20trip/DSC01587.jpg (http://s235.photobucket.com/user/CHRISMAV_2007/media/Mudrhino%20winch%20trip/DSC01587.jpg.html)

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr34/beast3805/wesburn%2023-8-09/P8221348.jpg (http://s467.photobucket.com/user/beast3805/media/wesburn%2023-8-09/P8221348.jpg.html)

Why didn't you show me this when I was down there.

[AB]

Why didn't you show me this when I was down there. I barely knew my own name the day after our shenanigans let alone driving down that way....lol

[Ben-e-boy]

Insufficient excuse.

[AB]

Insufficient excuse. what times airport pick up?

[Winnie]

Why didn't you show me this when I was down there.
I didn't know that shit was around lol. Excuse for you to come back down at some stage?

[Ben-e-boy]

I didn't know that shit was around lol. Excuse for you to come back down at some stage?

Well now I know its there I should, but seeing as you're now playing harder you can always head north for the winter

[AB]

Well now I know its there I should, but seeing as you're now playing harder you can always head north for the winter But it's summer, you need to head south.

We have hot sun and zero humidity and pale skinned hot chicks in bikinis with cheap spray on tans, you'll love it!

[Ben-e-boy]

But it's summer, you need to head south.

We have hot sun and zero humidity and pale skinned hot chicks in bikinis with cheap spray on tans, you'll love it!

My utes still off the road, by winter it'll be ready. I'll see whats happening with work

[MudRunnerTD]

I'm running winch rope for Winnie, I caution further that these are very serious tracks. My GQ is still off the road but keen for a look. Anyone wanting to bring their car should certainly be willing to scrape and dent.

Navis should be experienced in winch recovery and no responsibility will be taken by the Navi if it goes badly. Saying that both Driver and Navi must be highly competent.

To Winnie, Rossco and AB this is off the chart a new level guys, I know your all keen, eyes wide open fellas. Shit gets serious quickly.

Pack your swag, head Torch and as much recovery gear as you have.

Look forward to it.

[AB]

no responsibility will be taken by the Navi if it goes badly.
You're screwed Winnie...

[Rossco]

Hmm, yeah okay! I think it might be a bit trickier now, but I did watch a video of a Disco get up it.
It has been voted as the hardest 4WD track in Aus by Mud Map.
http://blog.mud-maps.com/blog/2013/category/australias-most-difficult-4wd-track
I like how they have photos of a nearly standard pathfinder on the track. . . It certainly would be hard in that! !

Looks like jono is my winch buddy (biatch). . . Looking forward to it. . . Should be interesting. . . ☺

[Maxhead]

I reckon a standard red Q would have no troubles without a silly bull bar...lol what you reckon boys??

[Winnie]

I reckon a standard red Q would have no troubles without a silly bull bar...lol what you reckon boys??
Buy it back, thrash it, sell it for more than you paid for. Win!

[Maxhead]

Buy it back, thrash it, sell it for more than you paid for. Win!


Hahaha, it's a party bus these days. Like the old panel vans used to be. Should have kept it:)

[MudRunnerTD]

https://www.facebook.com/groups/4WDTracksVIC/permalink/677586592277798/

https://www.facebook.com/pete.radivo/videos/10154443034909307/

https://www.facebook.com/dave.mogyorossy/posts/595492973934596

A taster

[jay see]

This is the stuff that I'll love to do. Technical.
Biggest problem I've got is that it has to get me to work after the trip. That and the fact that there's no locker. No point winching everywhere.

Wouldn't mine jumping in a empty seat if there's one available.

[happygu]

This is the stuff that I'll love to do. Technical.
Biggest problem I've got is that it has to get me to work after the trip. That and the fact that there's no locker. No point winching everywhere.

Wouldn't mine jumping in a empty seat if there's one available.

Ýou wouldn't actually need a locker if it stays like this ... only if the weather changes drastically

[AB]

Just had a thought gents.

If it's extreme or code red fire day that day then we should postpone until the following weekend.

Stuck on that track or in that area with 38 degrees and 100km winds will not be fun.

[Winnie]

Just had a thought gents.

If it's extreme or code red fire day that day then we should postpone until the following weekend.

Stuck on that track or in that area with 38 degrees and 100km winds will not be fun.
Yeah absolutely mate, hope it's not too bad.

[Rossco]

Just had a thought gents.

If it's extreme or code red fire day that day then we should postpone until the following weekend.

Stuck on that track or in that area with 38 degrees and 100km winds will not be fun.
Yeah good point. Probably safer to do it when it's wet. . . Safety first! !

[MudRunnerTD]

Just had a thought gents.

If it's extreme or code red fire day that day then we should postpone until the following weekend.

Stuck on that track or in that area with 38 degrees and 100km winds will not be fun.

That should be the Standing Order for any day trip that might be planned on this forum. Certainly was a Standing Order at Club level. If it's a Toral Fireban day the trip is off.

[Winnie]

Just been reading a post on Facebook about Ellis track, few people been driving it this week and they all say that it's not too bad in the dry, all the hard lines are drivable without winching.

[AB]

Just been reading a post on Facebook about Ellis track, few people been driving it this week and they all say that it's not too bad in the dry, all the hard lines are drivable without winching. Sounded quite tame didn't it.

[taslucas]

I reckon it would be interesting with a tail wind bearing fire

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[MudRunnerTD]

Just been reading a post on Facebook about Ellis track, few people been driving it this week and they all say that it's not too bad in the dry, all the hard lines are drivable without winching.

Lol. That was Glen Thomas who's said that though. He is a Navi in Outback Challenge and Cliffhanger and Vic Winch Challenges. His daily is a beast. Great guy. Easy for Glen is not necessarily Easy for you. He has his head around it well and truly.

[happygu]

It is definitely driveable, as I picked out a line and was on my way up, but it is definitely not easy ...... :driving2:

[jay see]

but it is definitely not easy ...... :driving2:

That's what you want isn't it.
Still keen to give this a go.

[happygu]

That's what you want isn't it.
Still keen to give this a go.

Gotta be prepared for body damage though ..... a few months back when we were there, we were at the bottom going up, and I was not leading the trip and most of our guys were going up the chicken tracks up the side and were still a little undecided in the dry and I ended up on my lonesome as no-one else was prepared to give it a go ...... we all have daily drivers so i totally understand, and even though I use my truck for what it is designed for, i always cry at any damage

[Winnie]

Looks like it's gonna be a 3 car trip. Get ready fellas!

[Rossco]

Yeah should be good. Drove past the bottom of it today, should have gone up in the work ute. . . . .

[Winnie]

Ohhh did you have a quick sneaky look?

[Rossco]

Nah couldn't be stuffed. Big day and was a getting a bit pooped 😴 probably have to get a bit of the way till the good bits start too i think.

[Bloodyaussie]

What is the departure time for this trip..?

What's the go with Lunch and maybe even dinner depending on how long we are out for.

[Winnie]

What is the departure time for this trip..?

What's the go with Lunch and maybe even dinner depending on how long we are out for.

Haven't worked that first part out yet. Thinking we'll find the closest town and meet there at 10am or something? Maybe earlier?
BYO lunch, we will just stop on the tracks for lunch.
In the first post, pizzas at ABs for tea.

[Rossco]

I reckon earlier. Could meet in yarra junction or at the corner of yarra junction - noojee rd and Tarrango rd, there's a good big gravel cat Park there. Assume you'll be coming through powelly winnie, we'll be coming in through YJ so it saves any of us doubling back. I'm keen to go early but then again me & AB have the shortest drive. Lunch on the trails too i reckon.

[Winnie]

I reckon earlier. Could meet in yarra junction or at the corner of yarra junction - noojee rd and Tarrango rd, there's a good big gravel cat Park there. Assume you'll be coming through powelly winnie, we'll be coming in through YJ so it saves any of us doubling back. I'm keen to go early but then again me & AB have the shortest drive. Lunch on the trails too i reckon.

Yeah I'm happy with earlier too, also happy to meet at the junction.
How you going with fuel pump issues?

[Bloodyaussie]

Well when you have worked it out Rossco as I will have to drive up to your place bright and chirpy.

[Rossco]

It's 45 min to the car park from chrissy Hills so let's say 1 hour with a coffee stop. So meet @ 9.00 at the junction so 8.00 at chrissy Hills or earlier I'm easy ?. . . .

Yeah pump is still temperamental doesn't like big hills on the highway. Going to change fuel filters on the weekend and take it for a bit of a spin. Decided to wait till dieseltek get back from their extended holiday on the 27th them give them some of my hard earned money.

[Winnie]

Yeah pump is still temperamental doesn't like big hills on the highway. Going to change fuel filters on the weekend and take it for a bit of a spin. Decided to wait till dieseltek get back from their extended holiday on the 27th them give them some of my hard earned money.

Yeah cool, I've gotta give him a call on that day too and see what he can do for me

[Rossco]

Yeah cool, I've gotta give him a call on that day too and see what he can do for me
OK me first tho, you will have to wait haha!!

[AB]

OK me first tho, you will have to wait haha!! I spoke to him before chrissy and he's going to be pretty busy in Feb by the sounds of it.

If your going a 12mm pump you might have to leave your gq with him for a couple of days too. I don't think he's too keen on exchanges these days.

[Rossco]

I spoke to him before chrissy and he's going to be pretty busy in Feb by the sounds of it.

If your going a 12mm pump you might have to leave your gq with him for a couple of days too. I don't think he's too keen on exchanges these days.

Yeah no doubt seeing as he's had all of January off ! ! Hmmm i was hoping he would like my knackered 10mm! See how we go. . .

[Winnie]

I spoke to him before chrissy and he's going to be pretty busy in Feb by the sounds of it.

If your going a 12mm pump you might have to leave your gq with him for a couple of days too. I don't think he's too keen on exchanges these days.
Really? I hope he'll do exchange for my boost compensated 11mm. It's hard for me to get my car there for 1 day let alone a few

[AB]

Yeah no doubt seeing as he's had all of January off ! ! Hmmm i was hoping he would like my knackered 10mm! See how we go. . . I was trying to do the same but he's sick of them sitting on the shelves for months which is fair enough I guess.

Yeah man a whole month off!!!

[AB]

Really? I hope he'll do exchange for my boost compensated 11mm. It's hard for me to get my car there for 1 day let alone a few That's a different story, he might been keen to keep that one.

[AB]

Really? I hope he'll do exchange for my boost compensated 11mm. It's hard for me to get my car there for 1 day let alone a few if that's the case though just borrow my Nav.

It's 2.5 litres of insane petrol power...lol

[Winnie]

if that's the case though just borrow my Nav.

It's 2.5 litres of insane petrol power...lol
Thanks but I have a work car, it's more the 1.5 hour drive there on a work day.
I wonder if he would let me drop it off one Saturday and pick up the next Saturday

[AB]

Thanks but I have a work car, it's more the 1.5 hour drive there on a work day. I wonder if he would let me drop it off one Saturday and pick up the next Saturday old mate doesn't do Saturday's....

Let us know when time comes I might be able to help drop off and pick up to/from locally.

This thread has been ruined Winnie!

[Winnie]

old mate doesn't do Saturday's....

Let us know when time comes I might be able to help drop off and pick up to/from locally.

This thread has been ruined Winnie!
Yep. Will do, cheers mate!
Nah we all need more power to do these tracks!

[Ben-e-boy]

Yep. Will do, cheers mate!
Nah we all need more power to do these tracks!

You need traction...;)

[BigRAWesty]

I'm just here to see the damage..

[Stropp]

Wow how come I have only just seen this thread? Looks like a ripper trip, as had been said biggest mob of pics please. Take car you guys and be safe.

[Winnie]

I'm just here to see the damage..
I reckon you'll be disappointed mate

[BigRAWesty]

I reckon you'll be disappointed mate
Bit of rain coming your way in a weeks time.
I like my chances lol..

[MudRunnerTD]

Bit of rain coming your way in a weeks time.
I like my chances lol..

hehehehehehehehe

[Rossco]

Yeah i hope so, i wanna use me winch ☺. . . It couldn't get much drier at the moment.

[happygu]

Bit of rain coming your way in a weeks time.
I like my chances lol..

You could park yourself at the top with a hose just in case the rain doesnt make it here..... that would make it interesting for all

[BigRAWesty]

You could park yourself at the top with a hose just in case the rain doesnt make it here..... that would make it interesting for all
Ooowwwww..
AB, how's your brothers gq fire truck going??
Do you mind if I borrow it?? 😊

[AB]

Might not need it by the looks of the weather coming up....lol

[BigRAWesty]

Told ya Winnie lol

[Winnie]

Umm... Cool... Lol. Winch tester!

[Winnie]

Ready for next weekend fellas?? Keen as! (little bit nervous too lol)

[Rossco]

Yep ready. Should be good, haven't been in the fourby for a bit. . . It'll be a lovely little outing for it . . .

[Winnie]

Just gotta fix up an exhaust mount today and pack all my spares and I am ready

[Winnie]

Bloody weather... lol

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[Rossco]

Yeah its looking pretty wet next week ☺ . . .

[Hodge]

More then a week's worth of dampness will make things interesting up there lol.

[AB]

My gq is in need of some love after this weekend gents.

Both my inner axle seals are gone, leaking diff oil and I have a boost leak getting worse, engine bay has oil splattered everywhere.

I'm non stop busy until Friday night.

I'll ring Patrolapart first thing tomorrow morning but if they can't get me in then I may have to pull the pin or could we postpone?

Happy either way, you two can just head out if I can't get it sorted.

Weather looks interesting...lol

Rossco, my rear bar has had a punishment this weekend if it weren't for that bar and chop I would have a lot of panel damage. It did its job well mate!

[matfew]

I call for postpone and then I might just be able to make it. Just not in a patrol ;)

I could be camera man with helmet mounted camera for everyone.....

[Rossco]

My gq is in need of some love after this weekend gents.

Both my inner axle seals are gone, leaking diff oil and I have a boost leak getting worse, engine bay has oil splattered everywhere.

I'm non stop busy until Friday night.

I'll ring Patrolapart first thing tomorrow morning but if they can't get me in then I may have to pull the pin or could we postpone?

Happy either way, you two can just head out if I can't get it sorted.

Weather looks interesting...lol

Rossco, my rear bar has had a punishment this weekend if it weren't for that bar and chop I would have a lot of panel damage. It did its job well mate!
Oh dear poor old GQ must of given it a floggn' ! ! [emoji20]

Glad to hear my welds didn't fall in half brushing past a twig. Yeah quarter chop and bat is a pretty good mod i reckon.

If it calls for it happy to postpone. Still need to get my fuel pump issue attended to. Diesel tek are finally back from their extended holiday tomorrow, I'll give them a buzz but have a feeling i won't be the only one. . .

[BigRAWesty]

I call for postpone and then I might just be able to make it. Just not in a patrol ;)

I could be camera man with helmet mounted camera for everyone.....
Well bugger me all the old clan are coming back..
Where you been hiding..
I tried calling you a few weeks back..
Was virtually in your back yard

[matfew]

Ah sorry man totally forgot to call you back lol. Just been busy as. Work was spastic last year with about 7 months of 7 days a week 10 to 12hr a day. But back to normal this year so far.

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[Bloodyaussie]

Im easy if this gets put back as i had not planned to go away for this long weekend but ended up going to venus bay so it might be a bit hard for me to get away on Saturday...

Winnie would be disappointed though.

[Winnie]

I hope you can get it sorted AB, my weekends are spastic until march except for this one! Understand if we have to postpone though, neither of your cars are at their best with your axles and Rossco's fuel pump.

[Winnie]

I've actually been informed that next weekend is free too.

[AB]

I'm happy to swap for next weekend 6th Feb?

Thoughts?

Mark is happy, mr I think was ok with that, same as Johno. Rossco and Winnie?

[Winnie]

I'm happy to swap for next weekend 6th Feb?

Thoughts?

Mark is happy, mr I think was ok with that, same as Johno. Rossco and Winnie?

I'm good for that weekend.

[Rossco]

Yeah think I'm all good.

[Winnie]

Spoken to diesel tec yet?

[matfew]

I might just be able to join that one. Still waiting on some parts to show up but hoping they show early next week. Not for the patrol though that's a lil while off yet

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[Bloodyaussie]

I might just be able to join that one. Still waiting on some parts to show up but hoping they show early next week. Not for the patrol though that's a lil while off yet

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You want to bring your bike dont you.... show some how to really ride hey.

[matfew]

Hell yeah lol. Cars are full and I want to be there. Mines not ready for that just yet so that's my only way to be there haha

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[Winnie]

Having a bike with us would actually be pretty cool... you can scout the tracks first lol.

[matfew]

Don't count on me being there 100% just yet. Waiting on 1 part to show up from the UK and also need to get the head back from machine shop.

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[Rossco]

Spoken to diesel tec yet?
Dropping it off tomorow night to look at then take it from there. . .

[Winnie]

Dropping it off tomorow night to look at then take it from there. . .
Cool, let us know how you go! I'm gonna wait a while before I call him, he's probably pretty flat out at the moment

[Rossco]

Yeah he said he had heaps of openings actually. Don't think too many people have booked in yet.

[Winnie]

Yeah he said he had heaps of openings actually. Don't think too many people have booked in yet.
Hmm, might give him a buzz tomorrow then

[AB]

Oops, Patrolapart bent over backwards and fixed everything today but we are now postponing until next weekend!

Both seals leaking, mentioned if it continues to leak I could have a bent axle. No idea how that could've happened?

Put a catch can on as well whilst I was there too...lol

Money money!!!

[Winnie]

Oops, Patrolapart bent over backwards and fixed everything today but we are now postponing until next weekend!

Both seals leaking, mentioned if it continues to leak I could have a bent axle. No idea how that could've happened?

Put a catch can on as well whilst I was there too...lol

Money money!!!
Yeah you love it! I'm easy for either weekend

[Bloodyaussie]

Oops, Patrolapart bent over backwards and fixed everything today but we are now postponing until next weekend!

Both seals leaking, mentioned if it continues to leak I could have a bent axle. No idea how that could've happened?

Put a catch can on as well whilst I was there too...lol

Money money!!!

Im going to ring paul and tell him

[AB]

Im going to ring paul and tell him Dibba dobber ;)

Yeah nah lets keep that one on the low down if they don't read this post...lol

[AB]

Yeah you love it! I'm easy for either weekend So am I to be honest but all planets seem to be aligning for next weekend unless someone can't but seems all good I think?

[Bloodyaussie]

Dibba dobber ;)

Yeah nah lets keep that one on the low down if they don't read this post...lol

Im mates with Guy... i might let it slip..lol.

[Rossco]

Good news AB. Mines going into the shop tomorrow night so seriously doubt it will be done by the weekend so next weekend should work out good. Hopefully your thingy isn't bent. . .

[Winnie]

Hopefully we get some dryer weather too... lol

[BigRAWesty]

Hopefully we get some dryer weather too... lol
Am I sencing a chicken???

[Bloodyaussie]

Am I sencing a chicken???

He's not suicidal. ..lol

[Bloodyaussie]

Yoohoo................. is this still on..?

[Winnie]

Yoohoo................. is this still on..?
Yes it is... Be there or be SQUARE!

[Rossco]

Spoke to dieseltek today good news is the fuel pump is the culprit for the issues I've been having. Did say however it will be a few days but it should be ready for the weekend. Bloody hope so anyway ☺ . . .

[AB]

Spoke to dieseltek today good news is the fuel pump is the culprit for the issues I've been having. Did say however it will be a few days but it should be ready for the weekend. Bloody hope so anyway ? . . . Did you go 12mm?

[Rossco]

Yeah most likely. He was going to keep pulling things apart then have a chat tomorrow to make a decision. Looking forward to it. At least ill have got on top of the flat spot and fuel starving issues.

[AB]

Yeah most likely. He was going to keep pulling things apart then have a chat tomorrow to make a decision. Looking forward to it. At least ill have got on top of the flat spot and fuel starving issues. Definitely no starvation that's for sure. ;)

[Bloodyaussie]

So whats the plan then.. what time do i have to be at Christmas hills?

[Winnie]

Yeah most likely. He was going to keep pulling things apart then have a chat tomorrow to make a decision. Looking forward to it. At least ill have got on top of the flat spot and fuel starving issues.
That's awesome mate, they're a bugger for flat spots. Can't wait to see what you think of the 12mm

So whats the plan then.. what time do i have to be at Christmas hills?
Read the thread you knob! It has already been discussed ;)

[Bloodyaussie]

It's 45 min to the car park from chrissy Hills so let's say 1 hour with a coffee stop. So meet @ 9.00 at the junction so 8.00 at chrissy Hills or earlier I'm easy ?. . . .

Yeah pump is still temperamental doesn't like big hills on the highway. Going to change fuel filters on the weekend and take it for a bit of a spin. Decided to wait till dieseltek get back from their extended holiday on the 27th them give them some of my hard earned money.

Ok found it....

[BigRAWesty]

Can't wait for the damage report
Hehehe

[Rossco]

That's awesome mate, they're a bugger for flat spots. Can't wait to see what you think of the 12mm

Read the thread you knob! It has already been discussed ;)
Yeah should be good, a vast improvement of what it's doing now, although turbo & intercooler are my limiting factors at the moment. Well see how it goes. . . There's only so much money you can spend at once. . .

[AB]

Weather looks perfect, looking forward to it blokes.

No damage westy, let's stay on the positive train ;)

[BigRAWesty]

Weather looks perfect, looking forward to it blokes.

No damage westy, let's stay on the positive train ;)
Lol. Ok. I'll stay positive on the surface for yas..

[Winnie]

Yeah should be good, a vast improvement of what it's doing now, although turbo & intercooler are my limiting factors at the moment. Well see how it goes. . . There's only so much money you can spend at once. . .
Yeah at least now if you decide you want some more out of it down the track it's just a matter of a turbo swap. Pumps the biggest thing so it's good to get it out of the way now.

[nissannewby]

Yeah most likely. He was going to keep pulling things apart then have a chat tomorrow to make a decision. Looking forward to it. At least ill have got on top of the flat spot and fuel starving issues.

Dont stuff about. Much easier to run a 12mm at lower figures than trying to lean on an 11mm pump. 12mm pumps just work nicer by nature. And as winnie has pointed out once the pump is sorted you can then pretty much pick the turbo you want simply by how much power/torque you want/need.

[Rossco]

Dont stuff about. Much easier to run a 12mm at lower figures than trying to lean on an 11mm pump. 12mm pumps just work nicer by nature. And as winnie has pointed out once the pump is sorted you can then pretty much pick the turbo you want simply by how much power/torque you want/need.
Yeah cheers Matty pretty much my thoughts ☺ . . .

[matfew]

We still doing Saturday? Thinking I might be able to throw a trailor behind someone's car and just lock the trailor up at that car park. Is the car park a hot spot for thieves?

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[taslucas]

We still doing Saturday? Thinking I might be able to throw a trailor behind someone's car and just lock the trailor up at that car park. Is the car park a hot spot for thieves?

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It is now!

>>>tappin from tassie

[Rossco]

We still doing Saturday? Thinking I might be able to throw a trailor behind someone's car and just lock the trailor up at that car park. Is the car park a hot spot for thieves?

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Yep it's on. Don't think it's too bad it's kind of next to a main road. There's a couple of k of bitumen up to the track is not far tho. Not sure what kind of loop we're doing or which way where headed back yet guess think we were planning a reasonable look around the area and see where it takes us.

I've confined a 12mm pump and injectors from dieseltec so according all goes to plan will be ready by the weekend. Apparently the front seal had been leaking pretty bad for a while and the pump had a fair bit of oil in it. . . Hoping it should be good. . .

[Winnie]

Yep it's on. Don't think it's too bad it's kind of next to a main road. There's a couple of k of bitumen up to the track is not far tho. Not sure what kind of loop we're doing or which way where headed back yet guess think we were planning a reasonable look around the area and see where it takes us.

I've confined a 12mm pump and injectors from dieseltec so according all goes to plan will be ready by the weekend. Apparently the front seal had been leaking pretty bad for a while and the pump had a fair bit of oil in it. . . Hoping it should be good. . .
Wow you won't know yourself then! Must be pretty excited for it hey Ross?

[Rossco]

Wow you won't know yourself then! Must be pretty excited for it hey Ross?
Yeah, well the reason i say hope so is cos won't really know how it performs with current turbo until it's up and running. Andrew didn't want to make any promises and said it could be pretty reasonable or marginal gains. Guess we'll find out just don't want to set my hopes too high and have them end in tears!!

[AB]

Yeah, well the reason i say hope so is cos won't really know how it performs with current turbo until it's up and running. Andrew didn't want to make any promises and said it could be pretty reasonable or marginal gains. Guess we'll find out just don't want to set my hopes too high and have them end in tears!! we all know the turbo ic upgrade is next on the cards now. It's inevitable! ;)

[Rossco]

Looking forward to having sum fun in the fourby are we still planning pizzas afterwards?

[Winnie]

Looking forward to having sum fun in the fourby are we still planning pizzas afterwards?
Yeah it's been a while since I had a good session... I reckon mt Sunday with you and Geoff was the last serious 4wding I did haha.

[Rossco]

Yeah it's been a while since I had a good session... I reckon mt Sunday with you and Geoff was the last serious 4wding I did haha.
Yeah i was trying to think of the last good mision too and reckon that was it for me too. . . Was a good weekend that one.

[Winnie]

Yeah i was trying to think of the last good mision too and reckon that was it for me too. . . Was a good weekend that one.
Yeah Geoff still talks about it all the time... Bloody Pajero lol. I have spoken to a few people who don't believe that we got that Pajero through unscathed.

[Rossco]

Yeah Geoff still talks about it all the time... Bloody Pajero lol. I have spoken to a few people who don't believe that we got that Pajero through unscathed.
Yeah bloody miracle really. . . No more Pajeros ! Haha

[Winnie]

Yeah bloody miracle really. . . No more Pajeros ! Haha
Oh..... So should I un-invite him for this weekend?

[matfew]

Sorry guys I'm out. Bike won't be ready for atleast another 2 weeks the way the supplier is pissing around ARGHHH.


Be safe and enjoy. Hope someone gets some good footage.

[AB]

Looking forward to having sum fun in the fourby are we still planning pizzas afterwards? Who's staying for pizzas?

[Bloodyaussie]

Who's staying for pizzas?

Maybe.....

[Winnie]

Who's staying for pizzas?
Meeeeeeee :)
Got the beast back yet Rossco?

[Sir Roofy]

Who's staying for pizzas?

ME me me HANG on nah sorry will be in wonnangatta

[AB]

Maybe..... That doesn't help getting ingredients.

[Bloodyaussie]

That doesn't help getting ingredients.

Hmmmm pizza..... yeah ok.

[Winnie]

Need us to bring anything AB?

[AB]

Need us to bring anything AB? pizzas please ;)

[AB]

I'm not sure I'll get time tomorrow to get everything anyway so we may have to head down after the trip me thinks.

[Winnie]

I'm not sure I'll get time tomorrow to get everything anyway so we may have to head down after the trip me thinks.
That's cool mate, I may have to stop to grab beer anyway as I might not get a chance tomorrow

[MudRunnerTD]

Who's staying for pizzas?

Yeah all over that mate.

[AB]

Okie dokie that's a full crew of 6.

I also want to try out something new in the earth oven for the entree....lol

Figs cut in half with goat cheese on top wrapped in prosciutto!

[Maxhead]

Hmmm..pizza...yom yom yom
I'm on my way :)

[Bloodyaussie]

Hmmm..pizza...yom yom yom
I'm on my way :)

I was thinking we are long over due invading ab's house for a pizza night...

I love making decisions affecting ab.

[Winnie]

Okie dokie that's a full crew of 6.

I also want to try out something new in the earth oven for the entree....lol

Figs cut in half with goat cheese on top wrapped in prosciutto!
Bit fancy mate, sounds very good though! I'm happy to taste test for you.

[MudRunnerTD]

You guys know the rules yeah?

Navis run winch ropes, Drivers pack pizzas!

[AB]

Hmmm..pizza...yom yom yom I'm on my way :) I'll pick you up at 5pm at airport!

[Rossco]

Meeeeeeee :)
Got the beast back yet Rossco?
Nup not yet. Better be ready tomorrow.

Yep I'm up for pizza! !

[Maxhead]

I was thinking we are long over due invading ab's house for a pizza night...

I love making decisions affecting ab.

Yeah stuff it. PARTY at AB's ..lol

[AB]

Nup not yet. Better be ready tomorrow. Yep I'm up for pizza! ! uhh oh???

I think a phone call at 9am is very much needed???

[Bloodyaussie]

Yeah stuff it. PARTY at AB's ..lol

Not this weekend ya bozo.... on another day.. you know a properly planned invasion.

[Rossco]

uhh oh???

I think a phone call at 9am is very much needed???
Oh yeah a bit of a rassle dassle. . .

[Winnie]

Not this weekend ya bozo.... on another day.. you know a properly planned invasion.
Oh you are so sensible and boring! Don't listen to him Krisso this weekend will be awesome mate!

Oh yeah a bit of a rassle dassle. . .
Oooooh running a very fine line there Rossco!

[Rossco]

Oh you are so sensible and boring! Don't listen to him Krisso this weekend will be awesome mate!

Oooooh running a very fine line there Rossco!
Yeah bloody better be done.

Yeah come on down Krisso ! . . .

[Winnie]

Woohoo, less than 24 hours and we will be smashing Ellis!
Any news Rossco?

[rusty_nail]

Woohoo, less than 24 hours and we will be smashing Ellis!
Any news Rossco?

have fun boys, cant wait to see the pics!

[Winnie]

have fun boys, cant wait to see the pics!

I have to remember to take my camera... lol

[Winnie]

What's the word Rossco? Are we going to be pushing your car up Ellis track?

[Rossco]

Yep bloody cars no ready grrrrrrr. Spewn was really looking forward to this. Might see if i can get the work car up but the rangas don't seem to have much flex. . . 😢

[Bloodyaussie]

So thats me out then too... bugger.. oh well my roller door motor just shit itself so guess what I am doing instead.

Next weekend Matty and I are shooting and picking up a tractor so also no good.

[Rossco]

So thats me out then too... bugger.. oh well my roller door motor just shit itself so guess what I am doing instead.

Next weekend Matty and I are shooting and picking up a tractor so also no good.
Sorry jono really shitty mate. Was looking forward to this the cars been in the shop over a week thought that would have been a big enough saftey margin. . .

[Ben-e-boy]

So thats me out then too... bugger.. oh well my roller door motor just shit itself so guess what I am doing instead.

Next weekend Matty and I are shooting and picking up a tractor so also no good.

It takes 10 minutes to replace a roller door motor, stop making excuses :p

[matfew]

It takes 10 minutes to replace a roller door motor, stop making excuses :p
I even offered to help haha but no he has to work Monday not like me haha. Sucks we are pretty quite at work so boys is saying I have to take my Rdo's now lol.

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[Bloodyaussie]

It takes 10 minutes to replace a roller door motor, stop making excuses :p

Its a 3 hour round trip to pick up the motor... scored one for $165.

[Ben-e-boy]

You guys better get some good footage. If not I'll hold winnie responsible and punch him in the neck while he sleeps lmao

[Ben-e-boy]

Its a 3 hour round trip to pick up the motor... scored one for $165.

I just got one from bunnings

[Bloodyaussie]

So are the rest of you still going... you've all gone quiet.

[Rossco]

Yep i don't want to think about it! ! Haha nah think winnie & AB are doing a bit of a drive toolangi way and we are potponing yet again.

[Bloodyaussie]

Yep i don't want to think about it! ! Haha nah think winnie & AB are doing a bit of a drive toolangi way and we are potponing yet again.

Oh... i would have been up for that.

[Rossco]

You want to take your car then jono?

[AB]

I vote johnos car, Rossco driving and we do Ellis.

Problem solved!

Johno can make sandwiches for us?

[Bloodyaussie]

You want to take your car then jono?

Maybe.... now i have to see if i am allowed all over again as i have told the boss its off and she wants me to get a few things done.

[Winnie]

Your car will do it easy Jonathan... Easy peasy mate!

[Bloodyaussie]

I have all terrains on mate.

[AB]

I have all terrains on mate. You can take my full set of mongrels if you want?

[Bloodyaussie]

Im heading out to dinner and will discuss with the boss... watch this space

[BigRAWesty]

Geeze.. worse than a punch of school girls picking boyfriends..

[Bloodyaussie]

Would it be still 8am at Christmas hills?

[AB]

Would it be still 8am at Christmas hills? Yes mate for sure. I'm keen to still head out to Ellis if Rossco is happy to navi for you, Rossco? Do you want my tyres, they're chewed a bit but still good to go?

[AB]

Yes mate for sure. I'm keen to still head out to Ellis if Rossco is happy to navi for you, Rossco? Do you want my tyres, they're chewed a bit but still good to go? Rossco, if you're keen to drive this then let us know mate and we'll postpone??? Happy either way gents but I need to know ASAP?

[Maxhead]

I'm driving my Mondeo up Ellis you bunch of pussies!!!!


See you on the other side:)

[MudRunnerTD]

I have used up a couple weeks f big favours to get this weekend. Last weekend Naomi took time off work which she could not get back so have done a day's pay and some favours. If we postpone I will struggle for at least 3 weeks then heading to Sydney after that.

I will try and work with whatever but it can't be next weekend, this is smashing me.. I am ready to jump in the car and head to ABs now. If it's just a drive around Toolangi I will opt out gent. Salvage a favour for next time if I can.

Eating dinner now, will watch this space.

[Rossco]

Yeah I'm happy either way. Would love to drive but can do it another day weather is postponed or we do it tomorow and do it again another day.

[Bloodyaussie]

Im still kind of keen but do not want to put my car up that track as i need my car the next day.

[AB]

It looks like we are doing Ellis mate.

If your keen to drive, You can still come along and meet us at another track after Ellis if your keen to drive?

Let us know mate?

Rossco looks like he's jumping in the back of mine because he's light and fluffy otherwise hell hate me for ever if I go without him.

[Winnie]

Let's do this! See you at the junction at 9am boys!!

[sooty_10]

Good luck and good fun boys. Make sure lots of photos get put up.

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[Bloodyaussie]

Would i still need to change tyres?

[Chubba]

Go for it lads. Have sh?t loads of fun. And plenty of photos for us voyeurs who are too scared to walk the walk. We're proud of you MEN.

[AB]

Would i still need to change tyres? No idea mate, I don't know what other tracks we are doing today?

[taslucas]

Go hard you extremists! Take lots of pics and be gentle with the pies.

>>>tappin from tassie

[BigRAWesty]

Finally. Enjoy guys

[Winnie]

I am at the junction now waiting for the rest of the guys. Very very excited!

[Bloodyaussie]

Have fun...... and be good boys.

[Bacho86]

Have a great time guys


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[lucus30]

Have fun!!!!!

[growler2058]

Dont fark anything up boys

[MudRunnerTD]

Well we are done and dusted. Great track. Great day. Tough. Earned my keep today.

We drove around the first Rock as it was simply a car killer. Troweled cars would have been the result. The rock had some major scares at the guys were keen not to start the day with unavoidable serious damage.

Had a great day.

Winnie did some damage to front drivers Rim and Drivers side Slider took a big hit. Dented but happy it was there.

AB ripped off his rear locker airline but was and easy fix.

Both cars had to winch. Winnie winch on 33s a lot but the HH diff guard paid for itself today.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/95.jpg

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[MudRunnerTD]

I have a few more pics and a couple of vids but to be honest I had to make the decision to put the phone in the console as a 4.5t shackle and an iphone6 in the same pocket was destined to end in tears. I was pretty busy on the winch so I bailed on the photos.

Rossco has taken a heap of pics.


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[MudRunnerTD]

The Pizza oven is heating and the pizza bases are rising. The JDs are cold and the weather is fine. Great day to be alive.


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[MudRunnerTD]

The beginning. Straight off the bitumen!!! Was hard. Driving up to the first obstacle. That a couple of BIG Rocks!!

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[AB]

What an awesome day, we are heading back to that area again! I don't have much footage, Rossco and Mark have a bucket load which is coming soon. Great day gents!646396464064641


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[AB]

https://vimeo.com/154396524


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[Winnie]

I did not get a single photo or video... Plenty between everybody to share though. That was an insane day. Love it!

[AB]

https://vimeo.com/154396599


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[AB]

https://vimeo.com/154396719


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[BigRAWesty]

The beginning. Straight off the bitumen!!! Was hard. Driving up to the first obstacle. That a couple of BIG Rocks!!

https://vimeo.com/154396150


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https://vimeo.com/154396719


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Both of these videos are unavailable to me?? Anyone else?

[BigRAWesty]

But what a trip. .Ok I'm going there next time lol

[jay see]

Both of these videos are unavailable to me?? Anyone else?

Nah, all good for me on the computer.

[Bacho86]

Both of these videos are unavailable to me?? Anyone else?

Yeh I can't view this one either or AB's last video.... Get a message saying video is unavailable or still processing

Looks like a great day though, bar work defiantly pays off on that track



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[MudRunnerTD]

Crappy internet where we are now guys

[Stropp]

Wow those vids look impressive, well done guys.

[AB]

Did you blokes click on the video thumbnail?

Some videos say not available or in progress but click on the thumbnail and it works.

[Bacho86]

Did you blokes click on the video thumbnail?

Some videos say not available or in progress but click on the thumbnail and it works.

Yeh this was the result but I've only tried on my phone not pc

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[Bloodyaussie]

I have had no issues watching videos.