Scenic Rim - Forum Trip - August 13th and 14th 2011 - Expression of Interest

[Bigrig]

Howdy all

well - me and Steve (04OFF) have been chatting, and it's time to organise another trip!!!! lol ... thinking of somewhere a bit closer to make it more accessible to everyone, and obviously somewhere we haven't been yet (as a group). So the suggestion is for Scenic Rim - http://www.scenicrimadventurepark.com.au/ - on the weekend of 13th and 14th of August. That gives everyone 9 weeks notice (we'll no doubt be doing day trips etc in the interim as per the Beerburrum trip this weekend) and hopefully enough notice to get everyone from previous trips, and some of the other members who haven't been out yet to come along. Steve has checked and this clashes with no comps etc out there, so should be great - can still have open fires also!!! WOOHOO!!!

Scenic Rim is 74 klms from the Brisbane CBD down Mt Lindesay Highway past Beaudesert - so a sub 1 hour (ish) drive for those on the south side, and sub 90 minutes (ish) for those on the north.

Soooooo ... who's in?? Friends, family etc are obviously welcome - doesn't matter what the vehicle and what capability - it'll cater for all.

Travel down Beaudesert -Boonah Rd (toward Beaudesert), turn into Sandy Creek RD (Bromelton)

Travel all the way down Sandy Creek RD, turn right at the roundabout, then first left onto a narrow dirt road/track,

Follow this un-sealed rd to the park, (this track also leads to City View 4x4 park), if unsure, bear left at the junctions/tracks or follow signs to Scenic Rim Adventure Park.





Entry point to the dirt road (that leads to Scenic Rim 4x4 park) via Google Earth GPS.......

Latitude 27°59'41.21"S
Longitude 152°55'39.79"E




Or, cut and paste the following into the Google Earth "Fly To" box....

27°59'41.21"S 152°55'39.79"E




UHF 17

[hekarewe]

at this stage count me in,,,,, :)

[Dhuck]

Spose if I must venture so far from home

[hekarewe]

Spose if I must venture so far from home

harden up princess its only an hour and a half from my place,,,,, so if you come via here it wont be as far :1062::1062::smileyvault-cute-bi

[Dhuck]

40 mins from me is a little to far to travel me thinks. The thing that entices me is MacCafe at Beaudesert makes a good cappacino

[Ben-e-boy]

I'm Keen.... I havnt been there yet. Ive just had a look at the track map and it looks like fun for everyone
I like how they grade the tracks too.

[Bigrig]

Good stuff mate!!

That's 4 members and 5 rigs already - I think I've got another one or two mates/families coming also.

[Yendor]

Had a ball on the last trip, count me in.

[Bigrig]

Oo, oo, oo ... fill out the poll everyone!!!! LMFAO ... my first ever ... do you like it??

[Bigrig]

Had a ball on the last trip, count me in.

That's great to hear mate!!!

[nickpeacock36]

count us lot in. Can't wait.:smiley_thumbs_up:

[04OFF]

Nice work scotty !

I recon ill have a few cars that want to come along as well.



Heres a few pics taken @ Scenic Rim to give you a bit of a idea......

Try and to look at the height, and the steepness of the tracks in some of the pics


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/Scenic%20Rim/IMG_3793Large.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/Scenic%20Rim/IMG_3738Large.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/Scenic%20Rim/IMG_3722Large.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/Scenic%20Rim/IMG_3709Large.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/Scenic%20Rim/IMG_3686Large.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/Scenic%20Rim/IMG_3681Large.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/Scenic%20Rim/IMG_3672Large.jpg

[04OFF]

And some more...... cos i can....;)


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/Scenic%20Rim/IMG_3616Large.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/Scenic%20Rim/IMG_3569Large.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/Scenic%20Rim/IMG_3530Large.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/pb7.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/darim2Large.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/a14bMedium.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/001Custom.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/srmodLarge.jpg

[Finly Owner]

Not sure my standarb leaf MK will make it up most of that.

Tim

[Bigrig]

Not sure my standarb leaf MK will make it up most of that.

Tim

All the perimeter/camp ground tracks are blue mate - graded and straight forward.

[Finly Owner]

All the perimeter/camp ground tracks are blue mate - graded and straight forward.
Might have to put this one in Diary

[Bigrig]

Might have to put this one in Diary

Should be big!!

[04OFF]

Think you'll be surprized how far you will get Tim, ive seen plenty of leaf sprung stuff go the distance, but if you want to take it easy , all the blue tracks (MAP's ,Click HERE (http://www.scenicrimadventurepark.com.au/images/stories/March_2011_map_of_tracks.pdf)) are for stock standard 4x4s with road tyres (so easy a Lada Niva could do em :smiley_thumbs_up:)

A good example of this blue grade of track, is the pic of my "GU with a view" (3rd last pic), its a very scenic drive around the ridges, steep in places, but could almost be done in 2wd, i did it in a bog stock GU with "lowered" (sagged 2'') suspension.







There is also tracks a bit harder, then fun tracks, a play area, and right up to way to friggin hard tracks ! ,so something for everyone, even Dhuck & ben-e-boy should be able to find a bit of a challenge.:wink:

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/mick3Large.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/mickbMedium.jpg

[Clunk]

looks like another awesome trip guys but unfortunately I'm not going to be able to attend this one ....pml

[Bigrig]

looks like another awesome trip guys but unfortunately I'm not going to be able to attend this one ....pml

Good to see they're becoming a regular thing now ... great to have a bunch of people who enjoy the same sort of things!! Shame you can't make it though mate!! lol

[Silver]

bugger it, those hills look too steep to walk up when Loverly Wife, Loverly Daughter and Katwoman leave me behind again. Dhuck, can I impose on you for a lift, again??

Yeah, we'll aim to be there, and presumably Bob and Doreen, will let them know.

I haven't checked to see how that fits in with Ekka?

[Bigrig]

bugger it, those hills look too steep to walk up when Loverly Wife, Loverly Daughter and Katwoman leave me behind again. Dhuck, can I impose on you for a lift, again??

Yeah, we'll aim to be there, and presumably Bob and Doreen, will let them know.

I haven't checked to see how that fits in with Ekka?

Hope you can all make it mate - it's the same weekend the Ekka starts ... so no loss there!!! lol

[Clunk]

Good to see they're becoming a regular thing now ... great to have a bunch of people who enjoy the same sort of things!! Shame you can't make it though mate!! lol

oh man, if I was able, I'd be there like a rat up a drain pipe.

[Silver]

be good to see Ruby and Sandra in action

[Bigrig]

be good to see Ruby and Sandra in action

Will happen this time!! Rubicon will be unleashed!!!

[nowoolies]

luv the choices on the poll hahahaha
id luv to go but the trip there ill need a couple of weeks travel time
bugga

[Dhuck]

bugger it, those hills look too steep to walk up when Loverly Wife, Loverly Daughter and Katwoman leave me behind again. Dhuck, can I impose on you for a lift, again??

Yeah, we'll aim to be there, and presumably Bob and Doreen, will let them know.

I haven't checked to see how that fits in with Ekka?

No hassle mate. I leave no one behind

[Bigrig]

luv the choices on the poll hahahaha
id luv to go but the trip there ill need a couple of weeks travel time
bugga

Well ... That means your answer is 'no' ... and according to the Justice Barometer (the 'Poll'), we are able to paste you for it!!! lmao

[Bigrig]

A mate of mine and his wife are coming in their BT50 also ... That makes 8 members, 1 ring in, and 10 vehicles already (Benny just hasn't voted yet - slack old mate!!!). I've sent PM's and/or texted a few also, so a list below to start ticking off:

Ryan - knows about it, to confirm
YNOT - knows about it, to confirm
GUtsy Ute
Dasha
Cossy
Jaxt
Mal H (and Dean) - knows about it, to confirm
Redman (dhucks brother)
Silver (and Bob/Doreen) - knows about it, to confirm
Warnie
GQ Ute
Cadbury
Scotty83

There are a few others, but haven't seen them around for a while - if you know how to get a hold of them, please update them:

JoeT
McWanderer
b-4rd
Ute351
Lawnbowls
Scrawn
Ghost
Tipper

Obviously if you think or know of others - please update them ...

And to think ... that's after 12 hours of having the thread up, when 6 months ago, most of us didn't even know each other!! Love this place!!

[Warnie]

I could be in for a day trip. Not too sure at the moment as I only get back from my trip the week, and cricket finals are that weekend and I have my first big design assignment for my final subject at uni then. So it could be tough for me.

I know none of you will understand the enormity of design so meh, paste me about it lol. I will let you guys know closer to the date/a couple of days before. A day trip to scenic is very accessible for me so I might be able to get away for a couple of hours, we will see.

[Bigrig]

I could be in for a day trip. Not too sure at the moment as I only get back from my trip the week, and cricket finals are that weekend and I have my first big design assignment for my final subject at uni then. So it could be tough for me.

I know none of you will understand the enormity of design so meh, paste me about it lol. I will let you guys know closer to the date/a couple of days before. A day trip to scenic is very accessible for me so I might be able to get away for a couple of hours, we will see.

Hope you can make it mate .. appreciate the position you're in though .. but we will still paste you about it none the less!!! lmao

[growler2058]

Yeah I'll go the pasting no front axles or wheels on aggy at the mo otherwise I'd drive up for a half dayer

[Bigrig]

Yeah I'll go the pasting no front axles or wheels on aggy at the mo otherwise I'd drive up for a half dayer

Start pasting: "weak as water mate, a real bloke would suck it up and make an effort. But fully understood that living in a place that's cold and miserable has rubbed off on your manhood" : pasting complete!

bwah, ha, hah, hah ...

Just a shame that we can't do it either way mate ... would love to get down there also ... damn this beautiful, big country we live in!!!! lmao

[growler2058]

Ok ok I'll give it a crack just gotta work out how to steer the trolley jack from the inside

[Bigrig]

Ok ok I'll give it a crack just gotta work out how to steer the trolley jack from the inside

Good to see you having a dig mate!!!! lmfao

[Finly Owner]

A mate of mine and his wife are coming in their BT50 also ... That makes 8 members, 1 ring in, and 10 vehicles already (Benny just hasn't voted yet - slack old mate!!!). I've sent PM's and/or texted a few also, so a list below to start ticking off:

Ryan - knows about it, to confirm
YNOT - knows about it, to confirm
GUtsy Ute
Dasha
Cossy
Jaxt
Mal H (and Dean) - knows about it, to confirm
Redman (dhucks brother)
Silver (and Bob/Doreen) - knows about it, to confirm
Warnie
GQ Ute
Cadbury
Scotty83

There are a few others, but haven't seen them around for a while - if you know how to get a hold of them, please update them:

JoeT
McWanderer
b-4rd
Ute351
Lawnbowls
Scrawn
Ghost
Tipper

Obviously if you think or know of others - please update them ...

And to think ... that's after 12 hours of having the thread up, when 6 months ago, most of us didn't even know each other!! Love this place!!

Finly Owner - knows about it will confirm when his boss @ work allows time alotment.

[macca86]

I'm pretty new to the scene and wouldn't mind tagging along to this trip not sure if it'll be me and and missus or just me might be able to have a few ring ins too even though they aren't nissan drivers

[Dhuck]

More than welcome mate. You will have a great time.

[Bigrig]

I'm pretty new to the scene and wouldn't mind tagging along to this trip not sure if it'll be me and and missus or just me might be able to have a few ring ins too even though they aren't nissan drivers

Definitely welcome mate!! Be great to catch up!!

[Bigrig]

Bump - in case it's been missed by any current/new members ..

[Bigrig]

Bump again ...

[Ben-e-boy]

I'm definatly in... Ive asked a few mates but no confirmations on them yet

[Bigrig]

I'm definatly in... Ive asked a few mates but no confirmations on them yet

Top stuff - I've got a mate and his missus coming also which can be added to those numbers above ... so that's ten vehicles with your mates still to confirm, and Silver, Dasha, Cossy, Jaxt, Cadbury, Ryan, etc, etc to confirm also ...

Should be a hoot!!!!

[TORQ4x4]

The TORQ4x4 crew are up for this trip. :smiley_thumbs_up:

I'll bring my GQ. Looking forward to meeting you guys.

Murray

[Bigrig]

The TORQ4x4 crew are up for this trip. :smiley_thumbs_up:

I'll bring my GQ. Looking forward to meeting you guys.

Murray

Top sh!t mate!!! Bring your business cards and brochures if you have them all sorted!!

[04OFF]

OK, so ive pre booked a camp for us all (camp 1 on the map) MAP (http://www.scenicrimadventurepark.com.au/images/stories/March_2011_map_of_tracks.pdf)

Its has the best access for those that may have 2wd tow vehicles or car trailers/camper/caravan (or BT50's) etc, it is also closest to the Toilets/Shower block, and very easy to find once in the front gate.



To make it easy for everyone, I plan to organise a "A" message board for the area with "Nissan Patrol.com.au" sign of some description (or may just be drunken scribblings of "a la Scotty":trink13:)








Anyone who is definatley coming ,that also owns a chainsaw, can they please bring it along ?

[Dhuck]

OK, so ive pre booked a camp for us all (camp 1 on the map) MAP (http://www.scenicrimadventurepark.com.au/images/stories/March_2011_map_of_tracks.pdf)

Its has the best access for those that may have 2wd tow vehicles or car trailers/camper/caravan (or BT50's) etc, it is also closest to the Toilets/Shower block, and very easy to find once in the front gate.



To make it easy for everyone, I plan to organise a "A" message board for the area with "Nissan Patrol.com.au" sign of some description (or may just be drunken scribblings of "a la Scotty":trink13:)








Anyone who is definatley coming ,that also owns a chainsaw, can they please bring it along ?

The chain saw is ready to be packed into the truck. But may be I should try to start it after a couple of years. lol

[frenzy]

I'm keen for Sat/Sun. Will bring the family (wife and 2 kids).

Don't have a chainsaw even though I have been asking for one for ages......LOL

Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Cheers,

Steve

[Dhuck]

Excelent. The more the merrier

But I have the chainsaw

[Bigrig]

I'm keen for Sat/Sun. Will bring the family (wife and 2 kids).

Don't have a chainsaw even though I have been asking for one for ages......LOL

Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Cheers,

Steve
Top stuff mate!! Look forward to finally catching up!!!

Should be a corker - 11 definites above, with at least 3 more vehicles that I know of going and a few still to confirm ... can't wait!!!!

[Bigrig]

Bump for Ryan and a few newer members ... numbers are steadily growing - going to be a cracker!!

Ryan, can you let Andrew know about it too please mate.

[Warnie]

So I am firming as a good outside chance to come along Bigus Rigus as our cricket team continues to suck and will not make finals. I also have another mate who drives a (dare I say it) Toymota that might wanna come (he is a good bloke though, just misguided). It would only be for a day trip but I will let u no for sure when I get back from melbourne.

Adam

[Bigrig]

So I am firming as a good outside chance to come along Bigus Rigus as our cricket team continues to suck and will not make finals. I also have another mate who drives a (dare I say it) Toymota that might wanna come (he is a good bloke though, just misguided). It would only be for a day trip but I will let u no for sure when I get back from melbourne.

Adam

All good mate - hope you and your mate can make it ...

[Ben-e-boy]

2 of my mates are coming too (same 2 from lcmp) and two are yet to confirm... 3 rigs and about 8 people all up (if everyone confirms)




So I am firming as a good outside chance to come along Bigus Rigus as our cricket team continues to suck and will not make finals. I also have another mate who
drives a (dare I say it) Toymota that might wanna come (he is a good bloke though, just misguided). It would only be for a day trip but I will let u no for sure when I get back from melbourne.

Adam

thats ok both my mates drive tojo's

[Bigrig]

2 of my mates are coming too (same 2 from lcmp) and two are yet to confirm... 3 rigs and about 8 people all up (if everyone confirms)





thats ok both my mates drive tojo's

Outstanding!!!

[04OFF]

:xxxx:......:clapping:.......:1062:......:drunk:.. ......:smilie_bett:.........:1056:........:eck05:. ......:1092:........:smileyvault-cute-bi......:blowup:



Well, I couldn't find a "Bump" smiley, so i just had to improvise (lol)

[Bigrig]

Top job mate ... one of the best bumps ever!! lmao

C'mon SEQ members!! The more the merrier!!!!

[YNOT]

I'm hoping to get out there at least for a day trip, will be Nugget's maiden off road adventure. Still sorting out front recovery points and a few other small details.

Tony

[Bigrig]

I'm hoping to get out there at least for a day trip, will be Nugget's maiden off road adventure. Still sorting out front recovery points and a few other small details.

Tony

That's great to hear mate!!! Looking forward to seeing Nugget in action!!

[04OFF]

Just as long as it doesnt look anything like those Nuggets we got to see @ LCMP tho Scotty (he-he)


Not sure if you've been to the rim before Tony, but they have some great stuff ,both easy and hard to put your rig through its paces.

[Bigrig]

Just as long as it doesnt look anything like those Nuggets we got to see @ LCMP tho Scotty (he-he)


Not sure if you've been to the rim before Tony, but they have some great stuff ,both easy and hard to put your rig through its paces.

Yep - that was just plain nasty!! lol

[YNOT]

Just as long as it doesnt look anything like those Nuggets we got to see @ LCMP tho Scotty (he-he)


Not sure if you've been to the rim before Tony, but they have some great stuff ,both easy and hard to put your rig through its paces.

I've been there once but it was in a 5 inch lifted double locked Patrol, it's going to be different in a standard height Pathfinder with no lockers - that's why I'm sorting out recovery points!

Tony

[Bigrig]

I've been there once but it was in a 5 inch lifted double locked Patrol, it's going to be different in a standard height Pathfinder with no lockers - that's why I'm sorting out recovery points!

Tony

It'll go a treat!! I had a pathfinder once and I used to flog the guts out of it, never complained, always bogged, but just lapped it up!! lol. Good "fun" truck ...

[hekarewe]

at this stage i will be there,,,, would it be alright if i invited my old mate from across the street????? unfortunatly he only has a jeep or his ute ford/mazda bt50 type thingy

[Bigrig]

at this stage i will be there,,,, would it be alright if i invited my old mate from across the street????? unfortunatly he only has a jeep or his ute ford/mazda bt50 type thingy

Excellent mate - and absolutely invite old mate as well, the more the merrier!! It's a chance to catch up, do some wheeling and have a few coldies irrespective of make (although they should be aware of the obligatory p!ss taking that will no doubt occur!!! lmao).

[Ben-e-boy]

I may have another rig coming for a day trip

[Bigrig]

I may have another rig coming for a day trip

Numbers are building - it's going to be bigger than hitlers gas bill!!!!

[Ben-e-boy]

My ring ins all drive toyotas and they like to play hard core I need some moral (nissan) support on the more extreme tracks.... Dhuck I'm looking at you.... Warnie Ive seen you vids come on mate
scotty... you too you'll have all the panel protection you need time to unleash tank

[Dhuck]

My ring ins all drive toyotas and they like to play hard core I need some moral (nissan) support on the more extreme tracks.... Dhuck I'm looking at you.... Warnie Ive seen you vids come on mate
scotty... you too you'll have all the panel protection you need time to unleash tank

Mate I will play

[Bigrig]

My ring ins all drive toyotas and they like to play hard core I need some moral (nissan) support on the more extreme tracks.... Dhuck I'm looking at you.... Warnie Ive seen you vids come on mate
scotty... you too you'll have all the panel protection you need time to unleash tank

I'm in brother!!!! Unleash indeed!!!! lol

[Ben-e-boy]

excellent guys lockers in at all times

[Bigrig]

Another bump

[04OFF]

Here is a link to a location map on the park web site.....
http://www.scenicrimadventurepark.com.au/contact-us



But as i found the first time, the web instrutions kinda suck, Ive put together my own basic instructions (and GPS coordinates) to help those that have never been (or just wan't to know) how to get to Scenic Rim adventure Park.







Travel down Beaudesert -Boonah Rd (toward Beaudesert), turn into Sandy Creek RD (Bromelton)

Travel all the way down Sandy Creek RD, turn right at the roundabout, then first left onto a narrow dirt road/track,

Follow this un-sealed rd to the park, (this track also leads to City View 4x4 park), if unsure, bear left at the junctions/tracks or follow signs to Scenic Rim Adventure Park.





Entry point to the dirt road (that leads to Scenic Rim 4x4 park) via Google Earth GPS.......

Latitude 27°59'41.21"S
Longitude 152°55'39.79"E




Or, cut and paste the following into the Google Earth "Fly To" box....

27°59'41.21"S 152°55'39.79"E




UHF 17



(perhaps directions may be good in the first post as well Scotty ?)

[Bigrig]

Top job mate - I'll edit the first post when I get back!

[04OFF]

Also interested to see if anyone may be keen for a small night run on the saturday night ? (im sure Big Rig will be a goer)

Night driving is allowed in the park up until 9pm without any pre approval, and i know a great little plateau that is perfect for looking at the Stars in the Milky Way, the Stars as ive seen from this spot are so much brighter/clearer without the huge haze of light emitted by city lighting.

[Bigrig]

Also interested to see if anyone may be keen for a small night run on the saturday night ? (im sure Big Rig will be a goer)

Night driving is allowed in the park up until 9pm without any pre approval, and i know a great little plateau that is perfect for looking at the Stars in the Milky Way, the Stars as ive seen from this spot are so much brighter/clearer without the huge haze of light emitted by city lighting.

You are correct!! Count me in ...

[Ben-e-boy]

what kind of numbers are we look at this far scotty

[Pete's GU3]

Howdy all

well - me and Steve (04OFF) have been chatting, and it's time to organise another trip!!!! lol ... thinking of somewhere a bit closer to make it more accessible to everyone, and obviously somewhere we haven't been yet (as a group). So the suggestion is for Scenic Rim - http://www.scenicrimadventurepark.com.au/ - on the weekend of 13th and 14th of August. That gives everyone 9 weeks notice (we'll no doubt be doing day trips etc in the interim as per the Beerburrum trip this weekend) and hopefully enough notice to get everyone from previous trips, and some of the other members who haven't been out yet to come along. Steve has checked and this clashes with no comps etc out there, so should be great - can still have open fires also!!! WOOHOO!!!

Scenic Rim is 74 klms from the Brisbane CBD down Mt Lindesay Highway past Beaudesert - so a sub 1 hour (ish) drive for those on the south side, and sub 90 minutes (ish) for those on the north.

Soooooo ... who's in?? Friends, family etc are obviously welcome - doesn't matter what the vehicle and what capability - it'll cater for all.

Attendees thus far:

04OFF
Bigrig
???? so many more spaces to fill ???? lol

What a great looking park...how come we dont have something like this in Victoria......

[Bigrig]

what kind of numbers are we look at this far scotty

18 cars and about 50 people if everyone shows up!! Good numbers!!

[hekarewe]

had look at their web site but found it a bit hard to work out what the costs are???? does anyone know how much it is exactly???

[Bigrig]

had look at their web site but found it a bit hard to work out what the costs are???? does anyone know how much it is exactly???

$45 per car for the whole weekend including overnight (total) PLUS $7 per person per night over 16 years of age, and $4 per person per night under 16 years of age - so for you (as I think your daughter is under 16 and you are there one night) = $45 + $7 + $7 + $4 = $63

[hekarewe]

$45 per car for the whole weekend including overnight (total) PLUS $7 per person per night over 16 years of age, and $4 per person per night under 16 years of age - so for you (as I think your daughter is under 16 and you are there one night) = $45 + $7 + $7 + $4 = $63

thats better clear as mud now LOL thanks for clearing that up spoke to the nieboures tonight and will be passing all of this onto them i believe they will be bringing their jeep,,,, ROFLMAO and he is prepared for the piss taking PML

[Bigrig]

thats better clear as mud now LOL thanks for clearing that up spoke to the nieboures tonight and will be passing all of this onto them i believe they will be bringing their jeep,,,, ROFLMAO and he is prepared for the piss taking PML

Haha ... all good mate, there'll be two of them there then!!

[hekarewe]

Haha ... all good mate, there'll be two of them there then!!

make them camp by themselves on the other side of the camp ground LOL:f:icon_victory::bananarock::smileyvault-cute-bi

[Bigrig]

make them camp by themselves on the other side of the camp ground LOL:f:icon_victory::bananarock::smileyvault-cute-bi

I'm good with that .. colder as no wife sleeping beside me, but good with it none the less!!!! lmao

This is shaping up to be a ball tearer also ... I'm thinking of taking the Monday off also as a "just in case" plan, lmao ... every time we go out, we wished we'd taken an extra day ... ahhh ... wish I could ...

[Dhuck]

Pretty sure Logan Ecca Show day is Monday so I have it off

[Bigrig]

Pretty sure Logan Ecca Show day is Monday so I have it off

arrrgghhh ... wish I could ... but I can't for this one ...

Good numbers locked in for this also.

[macca86]

Pretty sure Logan Ecca Show day is Monday so I have it off

that's awsome maybe sneak an extra day with you lads then

[Finly Owner]

Well I should be good for this trip especially with last acquisition....................................




Tim

[YNOT]

Well I should be good for this trip especially with last acquisition....................................


Tim

Only 3 weekends left, you're going to have sparks coming off those spanners getting it ready!

Tony

[Bigrig]

Tim and me both!!!! Welded up the radius arm mount, got the steering checked, doing the shocks/springs/drop boxes etc next weekend (thanks again Tony), got rock sliders going on Sunday morning ... and a Superior Engineering bent upper rear control arm to get around the petrol tank with the new flex on Monday 27th ...

It's all happening across the forum!!!

[YNOT]

What was the problem with the radius arm mount?

Tony

[Bigrig]

What was the problem with the radius arm mount?

Tony

Two welds cracked on the passenger side mount on the axle - the inside plate ... put some bracing on it also to strengthen it up.

[Finly Owner]

Only 3 weekends left, you're going to have sparks coming off those spanners getting it ready!

Tony2 weeks off in beginning of August Mate.


Tim

[Bigrig]

2 weeks off in beginning of August Mate.


Tim

Do you want a hand at all with the diffs?? Not sure when I can, but happy to help if required to make sure it gets done in time for you.

[Ben-e-boy]

[QUOTE=Ben-e-boy;98146]2 of my mates are coming too (same 2 from lcmp) and two are yet to confirm... 3 rigs and about 8 people all up (if everyone confirms)

one of my "yet to confirms" has confirmed so we have 4 rigs

[Bigrig]

Outstanding!!!!

[Dhuck]

[QUOTE=Ben-e-boy;98146]2 of my mates are coming too (same 2 from lcmp) and two are yet to confirm... 3 rigs and about 8 people all up (if everyone confirms)

one of my "yet to confirms" has confirmed so we have 4 rigs

Not another bloody tojo is it

[Finly Owner]

Do you want a hand at all with the diffs?? Not sure when I can, but happy to help if required to make sure it gets done in time for you.Discuss in detail @ BBQ

Tim

[YNOT]

Discuss in detail @ BBQ

Tim

Tim, I found that compressor I was telling you about, It's a ARB series 1 unit with pressure switch. I've tested it and it seems to be working OK. I'll bring it to the BBQ tomorrow.

Tony

[Finly Owner]

Thanks Tony. How much do I owe you?


Tim

[YNOT]

Thanks Tony. How much do I owe you?


Tim

An MK rear diff and a spare wheel for my camper trailer, you've already paid me!

Tony

[Ben-e-boy]

[QUOTE=Ben-e-boy;112361]

Not another bloody tojo is it

yeah
its me and a 60,80 and100 series

[macca86]

Since there seems to be a couple of those (sorry for swearing) Toyota ring ins maybe we should get some of these?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/4X4-Patrol-GQ-GU-GR-UTE-LWB-DIESEL-TURBO-4WD-RECOVERY-/170665795632?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27bc796030

[04OFF]

He-he, i think i may be guilty of bringing a couple of toymota tagalongs as well :o

[Bigrig]

Bump again for members, new and old!!!

So far:
Friday 7 Vehicles and about 18 people
Saturday 21 Vehicles and about 50 people
Sunday 21 Vehicles and about 50 people

YNOT (Tony), Silver (Rick), Warnie (Adam), MalH (Mal and his mate Dean), and Ryan's mate Andrew still to confirm ... anyone I've missed and any other takers??

Can't wait!!!

[macca86]

I'm changing my days from sat to sunday as I have a party to go to but might stay till monday due to the public holiday in logan

[TORQ4x4]

For Sat / Sun we'll be bringing two vehicles. A GQ Patrol & Navara D40. 4 people in total (2 drivers and 2 handbrakes). Looking forward to it!

[Dhuck]

Excellent. Another good forum trip coming up. Oh what a hoot it will be.

[Bigrig]

For Sat / Sun we'll be bringing two vehicles. A GQ Patrol & Navara D40. 4 people in total (2 drivers and 2 handbrakes). Looking forward to it!

Top stuff mate!! That should be about 24-25 vehicles on the weekend!!!! A hoot indeed!!!!

[Ben-e-boy]

For Sat / Sun we'll be bringing two vehicles. A GQ Patrol & Navara D40. 4 people in total (2 drivers and 2 handbrakes). Looking forward to it!

2 hand brakes!!!! thats a considerable amount of stopping power.... someones going to be well behaved.. lmfao

[Finly Owner]

Cancel Finly, I didn't get this weekend off with holidays.

Tim

[Bigrig]

Cancel Finly, I didn't get this weekend off with holidays.

Tim

That sucks mate ... sorry to hear it ...

[Finly Owner]

It happens


Tim

[Bigrig]

It happens


Tim

Like you, I wish it didn't!! Was your first trip with the group, so a bit of a p!sser for you no doubt ...

[Bigrig]

Bump ... 2 weeks to go people!!!! Going to be HUUUUUUUUGE!!!

[Finly Owner]

Like you, I wish it didn't!! Was your first trip with the group, so a bit of a p!sser for you no doubt ...

Can get you down, if ya let it.

Tim

[hekarewe]

how many people are going to be going down on the friday evening???

[Bigrig]

how many people are going to be going down on the friday evening???

There'll be about 16-18 people there on Friday ... we're all mostly going out in the morning etc - it's only about 35-40 minutes from your joint!

[Mal H]

G'day, Just confirming myself , the missus and a friendly dog are in, probably Sat & Sun night, Fri if lucky.

Towing campertrailer.

Looking forward to it.

Mal

[Bigrig]

G'day, Just confirming myself , the missus and a friendly dog are in, probably Sat & Sun night, Fri if lucky.

Towing campertrailer.

Looking forward to it.

Mal

Top stuff mate!!

[hekarewe]

i think i will be going down after work on the friday with camper and hopefuly family in tow,,,,,, welll camper on tow and family in car LOL

[Dhuck]

i think i will be going down after work on the friday with camper and hopefuly family in tow,,,,,, welll camper on tow and family in car LOL

You can tow the camper in but now the winch is fixed lets see you drag the family in. lol

[hekarewe]

You can tow the camper in but now the winch is fixed lets see you drag the family in. lol

no the winch is fixed i can drag everything in!! then go back and drag christ of the cross and the 2 sinners LMAO

[Bigrig]

Bump for some new members

9 more sleeps!!!! For me anyway!!! lol

Looking forward to it like you couldn't imagine!!

[Parra]

oh alright, you talked me into it - catch you all on the Saturday! (got too much study to do, so can only be for one day)

bringing a mate along too - toyota though :(

[Bigrig]

oh alright, you talked me into it - catch you all on the Saturday! (got too much study to do, so can only be for one day)

bringing a mate along too - toyota though :(

Awesome work mate!!! That makes 26 vehicles and about 72 people on Saturday if everyone shows up!!!! Wow!!!!

[hekarewe]

oh alright, you talked me into it - catch you all on the Saturday! (got too much study to do, so can only be for one day)

bringing a mate along too - toyota though :(

excelant,,, more land fil!!!!:harhar::smileyvault-cute-bi

[AB]

I'm sending our new NissanPatrol.com.au banner up to you guys too so hopefully we get some great group photos for the forum too!!!

[Bigrig]

I'm sending our new NissanPatrol.com.au banner up to you guys too so hopefully we get some great group photos for the forum too!!!

Dunno ... I've heard through the grapevine it's pretty shonky, and we just don't cop that sort of thing in QLD!!! lmao

Thanks again boss!

[AB]

Dunno ... I've heard through the grapevine it's pretty shonky, and we just don't cop that sort of thing in QLD!!! lmao

Thanks again boss!

It's another quality chinese product Scotty...lol.

[Bigrig]

It's another quality chinese product Scotty...lol.

Rank you velly mush!! lol

[Bigrig]

Update: just spoke to the owner and a few things to know.

1. Don't go past the roundabout on Sandy Creek Road (goes to the hollows and you can't get through) - apparently GPS units try to take you this way

2. Keep LEFT on Swan Gully Road - there are signs for a 4x4 park going right, but that goes to City View park (wrong place).

3. Bring firewood - most stocks in the valley are now depleted. We can go up to the ridges and cut fallen timber to bring back logs for bigger fires (and we will), however there is limited material around the campsites we are at.

4. They have penciled us into campsites 1, 1A and 2 based on the numbers coming - we'll put a sign up at the office anyway, so there'll be no other campers in those grounds other than us.

4. UHF 17 when you get to the park.

There is a shop within driving distance outside the park, but nothing at the office, so make sure you have all you need.

Looking very forward to it .. hope everyone who's said they're coming makes it ... should be a hoot!!

[Peacemaker]

Oh crap the pressures on. Just snapped all the bolts on the 75ser rear hub..... Again! And have to fit all new spring bushes on her befor next weekend and that's after I remove and re fit an auto gearbox to the GQ. Don't ya just love having to do everything at the same time your moving..... Well just about finished moving. There should be about 6-10 people in my convoy of a GQ, D22 and the HZJ75.

[Parra]

Oh crap the pressures on. Just snapped all the bolts on the 75ser rear hub..... Again! And have to fit all new spring bushes on her befor next weekend and that's after I remove and re fit an auto gearbox to the GQ. Don't ya just love having to do everything at the same time your moving..... Well just about finished moving. There should be about 6-10 people in my convoy of a GQ, D22 and the HZJ75.

man that sucks!!! good luck with it all!

oh and bigrig, you got 2 x 4's in there mate hahaha

[Bigrig]

Oh crap the pressures on. Just snapped all the bolts on the 75ser rear hub..... Again! And have to fit all new spring bushes on her befor next weekend and that's after I remove and re fit an auto gearbox to the GQ. Don't ya just love having to do everything at the same time your moving..... Well just about finished moving. There should be about 6-10 people in my convoy of a GQ, D22 and the HZJ75.

Need a hand? Happy to help if needed mate ... love the last minute issues!!! Sorting those myself!! lol

[Airstrike]

Yep that sucks. I am doing a castor correction and getting the rear sway bar back on and doing the typical sticky tape job then were set :)

[Bigrig]

Yep that sucks. I am doing a castor correction and getting the rear sway bar back on and doing the typical sticky tape job then were set :)

Can't beat the sticky tape!!!! lmao

Don't forget the Mr MaGlue or else it won't work!!!! lol

[Ben-e-boy]

Bad news I may not turn up it depends on work I'm currently on a big install job in a silver mine just out of texas. its at the comissioning stage atm so its hectic. I have my new shocks in but I havnt been able to get my sliders we'll see what happens.

[Bigrig]

Bad news I may not turn up it depends on work I'm currently on a big install job in a silver mine just out of texas. its at the comissioning stage atm so its hectic. I have my new shocks in but I havnt been able to get my sliders we'll see what happens.

Aaaaaarrrrrggggghhhhhhh ... don't be pessimistic ... You'll make it!!!!

[Bigrig]

8 more sleeps ... who's an excited boy then, who is, yes you are, yes you are .... goochy goochy goo .. lmao!!!

[Peacemaker]

Rear hubs done. Should get the box this weekend and fit it on Saturday......fingers x'd. Spring bushes should be a piece of piss bro. Just spewing my XROX bar for the GQ won't be here for a few weeks (4 week turn around). Would also have been nice to have fitted the spare winch under the tray, on the rear of the 75ser.

[Bigrig]

Rear hubs done. Should get the box this weekend and fit it on Saturday......fingers x'd. Spring bushes should be a piece of piss bro. Just spewing my XROX bar for the GQ won't be here for a few weeks (4 week turn around). Would also have been nice to have fitted the spare winch under the tray, on the rear of the 75ser.

Good stuff fella!!!

[Bigrig]

Farrrrrrrkkkkkk ... now I'm up against it ... radiator needs to be repaired first and put back in whilst they decide on warranty - comes out on Wednesday and fingers firmly crossed, goes back in on Thursday with repairs ...

Petrol tank comes out at 1:30pm and is supposed to be back Wednesday also ...

Pushing sh!t uphill at the moment!! lol

[Parra]

oooo sheeeet

good luck man - fingers and other bits crossed for you!

[Bigrig]

oooo sheeeet

good luck man - fingers and other bits crossed for you!

No luck needed champion!!! I'm on the job and it WILL be sorted ... I'll be leaving at 9:30am on Friday morning ...

She'll be right ...

[Dhuck]

hehehehehehehehe chuckle chuckle.

[Yendor]

No luck needed champion!!! I'm on the job and it WILL be sorted ... I'll be leaving at 9:30am on Friday morning ...

She'll be right ...

What in the Jeep....lol

Pressure on Scotty.

[macca86]

Farrrrrrrkkkkkk ... now I'm up against it ... radiator needs to be repaired first and put back in whilst they decide on warranty - comes out on Wednesday and fingers firmly crossed, goes back in on Thursday with repairs ...

Petrol tank comes out at 1:30pm and is supposed to be back Wednesday also ...

Pushing sh!t uphill at the moment!! lol

sounds like a steep hill after a good curry mate

[Peacemaker]

No luck needed champion!!! I'm on the job and it WILL be sorted ... I'll be leaving at 9:30am on Friday morning ...

She'll be right ...
Might tag along with ya. Were leaving at around the same time.

[Bigrig]

What in the Jeep....lol

Pressure on Scotty.

Funny man ... haha ...

I'm lying of course!!! lmao

[Bigrig]

Might tag along with ya. Were leaving at around the same time.

Done deal mate!!!

[Bigrig]

Farrrrrrrkkkkkk ... now I'm up against it ... radiator needs to be repaired first and put back in whilst they decide on warranty - comes out on Wednesday and fingers firmly crossed, goes back in on Thursday with repairs ...

Petrol tank comes out at 1:30pm and is supposed to be back Wednesday also ...

Pushing sh!t uphill at the moment!! lol

Extended braided brake lines fitted - check!
Extended rear link pins fitted - check!
Petrol tank removed and dropped to fabricator - check!
Radiator checked and booked on for repair with provider on Wednesday - check!

All going like clockwork ... just waiting for the bubble to burst though!!! lol

Just about to ring and find out wtf is going on with the sliders also ...

[Dhuck]

Hehehehehe chuckle chuckle

[Bigrig]

Hehehehehe chuckle chuckle

That's twice little fella ...

Hope you don't break anything on the weekend and need help ...

Hehehehehehehe chuckle chuckle

[Dhuck]

That's twice little fella ...

Hope you don't break anything on the weekend and need help ...

Hehehehehehehe chuckle chuckle

Could not help myself mate. Every trip out your waiting on or fixing something. But low and behold the day before it is all usually sorted. Mate your an ambitious man.

[Bigrig]

Could not help myself mate. Every trip out your waiting on or fixing something. But low and behold the day before it is all usually sorted. Mate your an ambitious man.

Might have bitten off more than I can chew on this one ... time to chew faster!! lol

[Dhuck]

Still a week to go mate. You will make it.

[Bigrig]

Still a week to go mate. You will make it.

Correct!! We're staying till Monday now also as discussed - didn't realise it was a public holiday in the Redlands as well, so why not I say!!

[Parra]

Correct!! We're staying till Monday now also as discussed - didn't realise it was a public holiday in the Redlands as well, so why not I say!!

ah yes, i forgot it was a day off monday - sweet!

though i still think ill only do the day trip... i have a feeling dhuck snores, and i need my beauty sleep :P

looking forward to it!

[Dhuck]

ah yes, i forgot it was a day off monday - sweet!

though i still think ill only do the day trip... i have a feeling dhuck snores, and i need my beauty sleep :P

looking forward to it!

Not me mate. Is the wifey ladies that do a good job of that.

[Bigrig]

Not me mate. Is the wifey ladies that do a good job of that.

I can vouch for that ... between Bec and Sandra it's like someone decided to start chainsawing timber throughout the night ...

But I never said that ok? Our little secret!! Shhhhhhh ... lmao

[Dhuck]

I can vouch for that ... between Bec and Sandra it's like someone decided to start chainsawing timber throughout the night ...

But I never said that ok? Our little secret!! Shhhhhhh ... lmao

By the time bec runs out of fuel and wakes up the thread will have gained a few pages, meaning she won't see it when looking over my shoulder. Your safe

[Bigrig]

By the time bec runs out of fuel and wakes up the thread will have gained a few pages, meaning she won't see it when looking over my shoulder. Your safe

Phew!!! But Sandra is sitting beside me!!! Luckily she doesn't take interest in all things patrol ...

[Dhuck]

Phew!!! But Sandra is sitting beside me!!! Luckily she doesn't take interest in all things patrol ...

Not much interest hey. I am now copping the result in txt messages

[macca86]

8 days till I'm out there how exciting. Major service done last week this week oil leak in the injectors fixed and some grease and a wash all to get her filthy and break something can't wait should be a great weekend

[Bigrig]

8 days till I'm out there how exciting. Major service done last week this week oil leak in the injectors fixed and some grease and a wash all to get her filthy and break something can't wait should be a great weekend

Good stuff and too right mate!!!

[Silver]

Fran is sawing a few logs with Stihls biggest as I type this........

[Bigrig]

Fran is sawing a few logs with Stihls biggest as I type this........

She's a good woman!!!! lol

Ryan is bringing a trailer load from his property and we'll have a few chainsaws out there hopefully, so we'll do a working bee as it were on Saturday and sort a heap!!

[YNOT]

She's a good woman!!!! lol

Ryan is bringing a trailer load from his property and we'll have a few chainsaws out there hopefully, so we'll do a working bee as it were on Saturday and sort a heap!!

I don't think that's the chainsaw Silver was referring to.............

Tony

[Bigrig]

I don't think that's the chainsaw Silver was referring to.............

Tony

Yep - got that ... hence my lol after saying she's a good woman ... figured she was 'cutting wood' whilst firmly planted on the posturepaedic!! That obviously didn't come through the way I wrote it .. but hey, it is Sunday after all - bit slow at the moment!!! lol

[Bigrig]

Bump - 5 more sleeps for some, 6 for others, but very soon regardless!!!!

I hope you're all still as pumped as I am and look forward to catching up with everyone!!!

[Yendor]

Hey Scotty, I left my gas bottle at your place the other night of the barbecue.

Any chance you could take in to Scenic Rim with you and I will collect it there?

[Bigrig]

Hey Scotty, I left my gas bottle at your place the other night of the barbecue.

Any chance you could take in to Scenic Rim with you and I will collect it there?

Yes sir - I'll fill it with mine through the week and bring it out ...

[Yendor]

Yes sir - I'll fill it with mine through the week and bring it out ...

Scotty, Thank you.

There is no need to fill it.

There will be more then enough in it for my needs.

[hekarewe]

pumped???? pumped????? tell ya how pumped i am fitted new number plate to camper and hooking it up thursday to save me time on friday getting away after work thats how pumped i am!!!! LOL

[Bigrig]

Scotty, Thank you.

There is no need to fill it.

There will be more then enough in it for my needs.

All good mate - least I can do.

[Bigrig]

pumped???? pumped????? tell ya how pumped i am fitted new number plate to camper and hooking it up thursday to save me time on friday getting away after work thats how pumped i am!!!! LOL

Outstanding form!!!

[Finly Owner]

Hey Scotty, I left my gas bottle at your place the other night of the barbecue.

Any chance you could take in to Scenic Rim with you and I will collect it there? See we knew someone would claim it!



Tim

[Peacemaker]

Hey guys, I was thinking the other day we could organize little "work shops" on things on these weekends. Things like recovery, maintenance, chainsaw use.....ect. Get people with experience in these areas to do a quick informal on them. As some of you know I am an Arbourist( tree looper) so I can bring a few saws and show basic maintenance, sharpening and cutting. Others who are mechanics or mechanically minded can do servicing and preventative maintenance..... More " real world stuff " not text book learning.

Just a thought.

[Bigrig]

Hey guys, I was thinking the other day we could organize little "work shops" on things on these weekends. Things like recovery, maintenance, chainsaw use.....ect. Get people with experience in these areas to do a quick informal on them. As some of you know I am an Arbourist( tree looper) so I can bring a few saws and show basic maintenance, sharpening and cutting. Others who are mechanics or mechanically minded can do servicing and preventative maintenance..... More " real world stuff " not text book learning.

Just a thought.

Bloody good idea mate!!!

[YNOT]

Hey guys, I was thinking the other day we could organize little "work shops" on things on these weekends. Things like recovery, maintenance, chainsaw use.....ect. Get people with experience in these areas to do a quick informal on them. As some of you know I am an Arbourist( tree looper) so I can bring a few saws and show basic maintenance, sharpening and cutting. Others who are mechanics or mechanically minded can do servicing and preventative maintenance..... More " real world stuff " not text book learning.

Just a thought.

I'd be happy to help, I know a thing or two about cars.

Tony

[Bigrig]

I'd be happy to help, I know a thing or two about cars.

Tony

Bootiful - that's you and Jason running one each ... get your palm cards and pretty presentations ready lads!!!

Top idea as said Jason!!

[Finly Owner]

I'll do the massage clinics for the wives! Including facials if they supply cleansers, toners and moisturisers.



Tim

[Peacemaker]

Well I bring a few saws along and a few... Lot of chains that every one can sharpen for me...... I meen learn on. I book a sat morning time slot.... 10am ish till when ever. Man sat night will be the biggest Bon fire ever..... Lots of " cut wood" lol can even do a basic revision on useful knots. Just the basic ones you can use every day.

[Bigrig]

Well I bring a few saws along and a few... Lot of chains that every one can sharpen for me...... I meen learn on. I book a sat morning time slot.... 10am ish till when ever. Man sat night will be the biggest Bon fire ever..... Lots of " cut wood" lol

Top stuff mate!

[Peacemaker]

If someone wants to do a mechanical one I guess i can hold off replacing the gearbox this week, I could bring the other auto gear box and use it for a demo. How to remove and re fit an auto in a GQ...... Lmao. It's worth a try! Scotty you can do one on a fuel tank or radiator. Lol

[Bigrig]

If someone wants to do a mechanical one I guess i can hold off fitting it this week, I could bring the other auto gear box and use it for a demo. How to remove and re fit an auto in a GQ...... Lmao. It's worth a try! Scotty you can do one on a fuel tank or radiator. Lol

Hahaha ... mine will be the "finer points of paying someone to fix your tank and radiator"!!!!! lmao

[04OFF]

Hey guys, I was thinking the other day we could organize little "work shops" on things on these weekends. Things like recovery, maintenance, chainsaw use.....ect. Get people with experience in these areas to do a quick informal on them. As some of you know I am an Arbourist( tree looper) so I can bring a few saws and show basic maintenance, sharpening and cutting. Others who are mechanics or mechanically minded can do servicing and preventative maintenance..... More " real world stuff " not text book learning.

Just a thought.


Fab idea, i dont own a chainsaw, but would be interested to see how to get the most out of using one.


I think Safe (and un safe) Recovery methods should be something talked about at some stage.




I guess, if anyone has a interest in photography , or just has a Digital SLR Camera ,and wants to bring it along, we could go off for a hour or so and share some tips ?

[Bigrig]

Fab idea, i dont own a chainsaw, but would be interested to see how to get the most out of using one.


I think Safe (and un safe) Recovery methods should be something talked about at some stage.




I guess, if anyone has a interest in photography , or just has a Digital SLR Camera ,and wants to bring it along, we could go off for a hour or so and share some tips ?

Another top idea - see, it's not all about getting down and dirty in the rigs!!!

So we have a chainsaw, mechanical and photo session to lock in ... We might do a bit of a "toolbox meeting" on Saturday morning/lunch and coordinate who wants to do what and at what times!

[YNOT]

Any time on Saturday is good for me, I'm only there for the day.

Tony

[04OFF]

Tony, I recon if you put together a small lesson on how to do a basic vehicle saftey inspection before a big road trip (with a patrol in mind) ,such as , how to identify and avoid problems with things like fan belts ,brakes, wheel bearing play etc ?

[macca86]

NIce work guys this will help out all those who are new and refresh memories of those who are not. Safety first.

[Silver]

I can pack the hand winch and associated toys for people who want to go that way.

I was thinking a flat ground wheel placement challenge might be fun - run over the witches hat kind of thing - don't have any witches hats but perhaps water filled balloons provided we pick the rubbish up - cane toads seem to be in short supply at the moment. Maybe short bits of 50mm + dia branches so people can feel when they hit them. Curvy course with left front, right front kind of thing.

[Silver]

oh, yeah, barring unforseen dramas we'll be there - does anyone know when the gate closes on Fri night? otherwise Sat morning

[Silver]

I'll do the massage clinics for the wives! Including facials if they supply cleansers, toners and moisturisers.



Tim

I'm not sure if I can cope with you showing Fran how to give me a massage and facial Tim, but, if you are 'up for it' then perhaps I can reconsider :-)

Fran would be keen to know more about photography Steve.

[Bigrig]

oh, yeah, barring unforseen dramas we'll be there - does anyone know when the gate closes on Fri night? otherwise Sat morning

Don't think it shuts mate - if you come in after the office closes, you could just see them in the morning (same process at Landcruiser). I assume that would be the process?

[YNOT]

Did you get Ryan's car sorted Scott?

Tony

[Bigrig]

Did you get Ryan's car sorted Scott?

Tony

Sure did boss - he said its heaps better to drive now the caster is sorted ...

[Finly Owner]

I'm not sure if I can cope with you showing Fran how to give me a massage and facial Tim, but, if you are 'up for it' then perhaps I can reconsider :-)

Fran would be keen to know more about photography Steve.
So when i come on next one we'll set it up.
hahah

Tim

[Silver]

So when i come on next one we'll set it up.
hahah

Tim

want to show me the grease nipple thing too? :-)

[Bigrig]

Sure did boss - he said its heaps better to drive now the caster is sorted ...

Will be bringing the spare radius arms and the spring compressors on the weekend also - thanks for sending them compressors over, made life a bit easier!!

[Warnie]

Hey guys, I am out for this weekend. Just too much stuff on.

[Bigrig]

Hey guys, I am out for this weekend. Just too much stuff on.

Sorry to hear mate - but there'll be others!!!

[04OFF]

Ive got one Cruiser confirmed in for sat & sun, and another Cruiser and a BT50 for a sunday day run, think we will have enough Toyotas for a friendly Toyota verses Nissan driver challenge (not necessarily in the cars either)

:bananarock:

[Bigrig]

Howdy

this is the best I could do for directions - it's start point on the attached file is from the Nissan Dealership in Beaudesert ... the end point is just on the roundabout at Swan Gully Road - then you follow directions on the top of the PDF that's attached??

Steve (04OFF), you may have to add some detail for the last part of the run mate, as I couldn't make heads nor tails of what old mate out there was telling me!!!!

Thanks all and looking forward to a bottler weekend!!!!!

7153

[04OFF]

Yeh Sorry Scotty ,im gettin there mate, had a few PC issues to fix...... all good now (i think) :1087:


Please Standby......:p

[Silver]

Bob and Doreen are coming as well

[04OFF]

Here is a link to a location map on the park web site.....
http://www.scenicrimadventurepark.com.au/contact-us



But as i found the first time, the web instrutions kinda suck, Ive put together my own basic instructions (and GPS coordinates) to help those that have never been (or just wan't to know) how to get to Scenic Rim adventure Park.







Travel down Beaudesert -Boonah Rd (toward Beaudesert), turn into Sandy Creek RD (Bromelton)

Travel all the way down Sandy Creek RD (top right on pic, passes thru the word adventure), turn right at the roundabout, then first left onto a narrow dirt road/track (A)

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/Scenicentry.jpg

Entry point to the dirt road "A" (that leads to Scenic Rim 4x4 park) via Google Earth GPS.......

Latitude 27°59'41.21"S
Longitude 152°55'39.79"E




Or, cut and paste the following into the Google Earth "Fly To" box....

27°59'41.21"S 152°55'39.79"E

[04OFF]

From the previous post, Follow (A) this un-sealed rd, leads all the way to the park, (this track is also used to get to a different 4x4 park, City View), follow signs to Scenic Rim Adventure Park.
if unsure, bear left at all track junctions



http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/Scenicentryroad2.jpg

("A" is the track you will already be on, leading from the roundabout) , when you get to the junction , track "B" leads to City View (do NOT take this road), make sure to keep left.

At the second junction take track "1" (or bear left again) UNLESS you are in a 2WD vehicle ,or towing a car , caravan/non off road trailer, then you may use the smoother track "2"


Gogle Earth, for this image
27°59'41.93"S 152°54'0.22"E

[04OFF]

See Previous ^ page for start of travel instructions





So from previous post ,most of you, or those of you without Trailers etc, will be on track "1"

You will come across a closed but unlocked wire cattle gate, procceed through and close behind yourself. (watch out for cow poop when you jump out)




Eventually, after a bit more driving, you will end up down at the front gate (shown below, with white arrow)

Proceed to office (tip of green arrow) here you pay fees, get map etc



The red arrow marks the Nissan Patrol.com.au camp site (campsite 1), Bigrig (Scotty) will have arrived on Friday morning, and "should" be reachable on UHF channel 17

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/Scenicentryroadgate.jpg


Hope everyone can understand all this, if your not sure about anything please ask/post





BIG Thanks to everyone making the effort to come out !:049:

[Bigrig]

See Previous ^ page for start of travel instructions





So from previous post ,most of you, or those of you without Trailers etc, will be on track "1"

You will come across a closed but unlocked wire cattle gate, procceed through and close behind yourself. (watch out for cow poop when you jump out)




Eventually, after a bit more driving, you will end up down at the front gate (shown below, with white arrow)

Proceed to office (tip of green arrow) here you pay fees, get map etc



The red arrow marks the Nissan Patrol.com.au camp site (campsite 1), Bigrig (Scotty) will have arrived on Friday morning, and "should" be reachable on UHF channel 17

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/Scenicentryroadgate.jpg


Hope everyone can understand all this, if your not sure about anything please ask/post





BIG Thanks to everyone making the effort to come out !:049:

And you said you don't know how to capture a picture from google earth!! Look what you've done you tech head!!! You've gone and put pretty arrows and everything on it!!!!! lmao

Well done and thanks mate - see you on the weekend!!!

F'ck me I'm getting excited!!

[04OFF]

And you said you don't know how to capture a picture from google earth!! Look what you've done you tech head!!! You've gone and put pretty arrows and everything on it!!!!! lmao


Ha-ha, i struggled to capture screen at first, until i found out the windows 7 "starter" on my netbook, does not support the capture function, then when i went to use my "proper" laptop, i found that google earth had "disappeared" completely (im like WTF !).

So after stuffing around downloading everthing again, i still couldn't get the shortcut you described to work, so i just found my own way to do it, after that the rest was easy, just took longer than i expected !

[04OFF]

So it can be found easy, I have also put the Maps and instructions in the 4X4 Parks listings (under Todds scenic rim thread HERE (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?4606-Scenic-Rim-Adventure-Park&p=125993#post125993))


It might be useful to someone planing future trips to scenic rim anyway :bigthumbup:

[Dhuck]

As of Wednesday afternoon

Friday: Sunny. High 21. UV index up to 6. Wind southwest around 8 kph in the
morning, becoming south in the afternoon.

Friday night: Clear. Low 7. Wind south around 12 kph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny in the morning, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon.
A chance of rain. High 18. Wind south around 17 kph. Chance of precipitation 30
percent. Precipitation mostly less than 2 mm.

Saturday night: Fair to partly cloudy in the evening, becoming partly to mostly
cloudy after midnight. Patchy light fog after midnight. Low 7. Wind south around
12 kph. Precipitation mostly less than 2 mm.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain. High 16. Wind south-southeast
around 12 kph. Chance of precipitation less than 20 percent. Precipitation
mostly less than 2 mm.

Sunday night: Fair in the evening, becoming fair to partly cloudy after
midnight. A slight chance of rain. Low 7. Wind south-southeast around 11 kph.
Chance of precipitation less than 20 percent. Precipitation mostly less than 2
mm.

Monday: Partly to mostly sunny in the morning, becoming mostly sunny in the
afternoon. A chance of rain. High 19. UV index up to 6. Wind south-southeast
around 12 kph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent. Precipitation mostly less
than 2 mm.

[Bigrig]

As of Wednesday afternoon

Friday: Sunny. High 21. UV index up to 6. Wind southwest around 8 kph in the
morning, becoming south in the afternoon.

Friday night: Clear. Low 7. Wind south around 12 kph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny in the morning, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon.
A chance of rain. High 18. Wind south around 17 kph. Chance of precipitation 30
percent. Precipitation mostly less than 2 mm.

Saturday night: Fair to partly cloudy in the evening, becoming partly to mostly
cloudy after midnight. Patchy light fog after midnight. Low 7. Wind south around
12 kph. Precipitation mostly less than 2 mm.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain. High 16. Wind south-southeast
around 12 kph. Chance of precipitation less than 20 percent. Precipitation
mostly less than 2 mm.

Sunday night: Fair in the evening, becoming fair to partly cloudy after
midnight. A slight chance of rain. Low 7. Wind south-southeast around 11 kph.
Chance of precipitation less than 20 percent. Precipitation mostly less than 2
mm.

Monday: Partly to mostly sunny in the morning, becoming mostly sunny in the
afternoon. A chance of rain. High 19. UV index up to 6. Wind south-southeast
around 12 kph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent. Precipitation mostly less
than 2 mm.

What's "precipitation"??? lmao

Big words little man!!!!

Thanks champion - it's gunna be a corker!!!

[Woof]

Looks like you lot are going to have one hell of a trip, enjoy and play nicely................................and you do not need alcohol to have a good time, so make it a dry trip.

[Silver]

Looks like you lot are going to have one hell of a trip, enjoy and play nicely................................and you do not need alcohol to have a good time, so make it a dry trip.

I think that means no precipitation.

[Bigrig]

.... and you do not need alcohol to have a good time, so make it a dry trip.

Ummmm ... ok .... sure .... let's go with that then!!!! lmao

Just had confirmation of another few, so if everyone turns up, on Saturday we should have about 30 vehicles and over 80 people!!!!! Outstanding!!!!

[hekarewe]

....and you do not need alcohol to have a good time, so make it a dry trip.[/QUOTE]

whatch you talkin about willis????

[hekarewe]

dodgy tyre is sorted trailer hooked up water tanks filled food pack new winch recovery kit loaded with new snatch strap 1 sleep and i am outa here after work with 2 teen girls intow for the weekend mums haveing a kid free week end at home think i got the wrong end of the deal,,,,, oh well weekend away and 4wding wooo hooo

[Bigrig]

It's gunna be a cracker folks!!!

Looking forward to it ...

[Dhuck]

I'm pumped and awaiting Becs arrival so we can leave. Hurry up 10am

[Sir Roofy]

dodgy tyre is sorted trailer hooked up water tanks filled food pack new winch recovery kit loaded with new snatch strap 1 sleep and i am outa here after work with 2 teen girls intow for the weekend mums haveing a kid free week end at home think i got the wrong end of the deal,,,,, oh well weekend away and 4wding wooo hooo

you will reap the benifits when you get home

[AB]

Did you get the banner Scotty?

[04OFF]

Just thought id re-post the link to directions to scenic rim HOW TO GET THERE ? (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?4606-Scenic-Rim-Adventure-Park&p=125993#post125993)

Hope to catch up with you all sometime over the weekend, drive safe. :bigthumbup:




We will be on UHF channel 17

[YNOT]

Scotty was right, it was a cracker trip and I was only there for the day today.
Before I left this afternoon there were around 15 cars in our group and something like 50 people and 7 or 8 dogs.
My day wasn't as good as it could have been, a slipping auto transmission meant Nugget (my Terrano) made it no further than the campsite. A big thanks to Steve (04OFF) for allowing myself and my 2 boys to accompany him in his Patrol for the morning drive.

Thanks to Scott for organising another great trip.

Tony

[NissanGQ4.2]

Thanks 4 the pics Tony, sorry 2 here about Nuggets gearbox, know that all feeling all 2 well atm. Looking forward 2 this thread update :)

[katwoman]

Nice shots Tony.. The arrow pointing to Brissy, is it ?

[YNOT]

Nice shots Tony.. The arrow pointing to Brissy, is it ?

Yes it is, a bit difficult to see through the haze.

Tony

[Gas_Guzzler4800]

I think I kinda went 4x4ing with you guys and didnt even realise it. ( didnt see this thread until tonight ) A mate and I had a little muck around at Scenic Rim today. He was in a Blue 4Runner 4" lift, 33" muds & front locker and I was in my gold GU stock suspension and newly added 285/70R16 KM2's. Anyway I recognise a few of the trucks in the pics above and somehow ended up in front of the red GQ along Slippery Hills/Carwash Lane. Sorry guys I would have stopped and had a bit more of a chat if I knew you were from the forum! Dunno how i missed the banner haha

It was my first time out there and while I found the maps difficult to read/innacurate. I still had an absolute ball. Even though I was really happy with how my truck performed, I found myself missing my old trucks. ( 80 Series cruiser 4" lift, rear locker, 33's sliders, winch etc & also my Gu Coil Cab, 4" lift, 33's, Sliders, Winch etc ) Thinking about heading back next weekend for the Suspension Stuff challenge.

[YNOT]

I remember seeing the blue 4Runner and I think I saw your Patrol as well. There's always next time mate, you just need to check in on the forum a bit more often.

Tony

[Gas_Guzzler4800]

Yeah cant miss the rat bag 4runner lol. You can be forgiven for missing my Gu though, pretty standard at the moment. Only difference to any other Gu there was the 4800 sticker on the door! Will be keen for the next trip away for sure. I envy the other members who are still there, no doubt sitting around the campfie with a cold refreshment in hand. Pics guys, Pics and footage!

[AB]

Great photos Tony, I see the crappy banner made it up there too...lol

[hekarewe]

Left the scenic rim just aftyedr 1200 to day after a fantastic weekend thanks to scotty organisation he has set the bar bloody high for my trip in october LOL

arrived late friday night set camp and was close enough to beaudesert to slip into town for dinner tracks were fantastic on the saturday good steep hills and even had to get the winch out over one small part easy done unfortunatly had to be home early on sunday. just as well after the storm the rolled through this afternoon hope it didnt hit the park to hard as they are staying on till monday and from the tracks i saw it would not take much rain to make a lot of them impassable.

will be loading my pics up later on tonight for all to see.

thanks again to scotty for organizing the weekend job well done bloke thanks again

[Silver]

yep, also had a great weekend. Camped up on the hill to leave more room for the camper trailers down below. Need to bring a back pack next time, as when we went for a social visit to the lowlanders we seemed to run out of drinkies at about 04OFF's camp :-)

Only had to move 50 metres from camp to find a creek crossing that stopped Silver due to factory bull bar meeting rock. Plenty of others got up there with varying degrees of drama.

Nice little play area only a couple of hundred metres from camp that we rolled around having fun with the Billy Lid in the front seat. Even had a play there loaded up with all the camping gear and roof rack bag. Same play area was responsible for the demise of a CV joint - but we stayed out of that particular hole.

Thanks Scotty and Steve for the info and for motivating us to get out. Jason, thanks for the chain saw lesson, a ripper! Steve, sorry to have missed the photography tips, but will catch up next time :-)

[Yendor]

Just got home, what a fantastic weekend, another great trip organised by Scotty.

The boys were busy getting a vehicle back on is wheels that had rolled as I was leaving (no one from the forum) but I am sure there will be some stories to tell.

I will try and upload some photos tonight, I was playing with a new camera so I will have to see how they turned out.

[belzi82]

Scotty was right, it was a cracker trip and I was only there for the day today.
Before I left this afternoon there were around 15 cars in our group and something like 50 people and 7 or 8 dogs.
My day wasn't as good as it could have been, a slipping auto transmission meant Nugget (my Terrano) made it no further than the campsite. A big thanks to Steve (04OFF) for allowing myself and my 2 boys to accompany him in his Patrol for the morning drive.

Thanks to Scott for organising another great trip.

Tony

Great to see the GU recovering the Mazda

[hekarewe]

heres the first group of photos guys notice the pit crew working on the tank or should say one worker and half a dozen suppervisors LOL

[hekarewe]

here is the last lot for you all i dont remember who was driving what appart from the obvious so feel free to commit and enjoy,,,, as always it hard to photo your own rig in action so if any one has any good footage of hekarewe doing her thing feel free to ppost them up and i may eveen ask you to email me a copy or three again thanks for the weekend

[snicko]

Awesome pics there Hekarewe. Looks like you had a great weekend and what a beautiful place.

[AB]

Great photos there guys, wish I could have been there!

[frenzy]

Went along for the day today with my truck and 3 y.o. We all enjoyed ourselves!

Didn't have the co-pilot/photographer with me today so, like hekarewe, I'm very keen if anyone has any stills or video of frenzy running amok!

Nice view....
http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee518/fieldfrenzy/Patrols_at_scenic_rim_500.jpg

Tank and Frenzy in front of the banner...
http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee518/fieldfrenzy/scenic_rim_500-1.jpg

Looking forward to the next one.

[frenzy]

Great photos Tony, I see the crappy banner made it up there too...lol

It's not crappy at all mate. Looked great amongst all those Patrols. Excellent advertising.

[growler2058]

Some great action shots there hakarewe

[hekarewe]

Some great action shots there hakarewe

thanks for that i use the action mode on the dslr and then troll through them and pick out the preimem pics some times means going threw a sh*&^t load of pics on one location but thats also half the fun seeing what you catch in the moment

[AB]

Nice turn out guys!!!

[Yendor]

A couple action shots of Jason having a play (Peacemaker).

Also a big thank you to Jason for his very informative presentation on chainsaws.

[Yendor]

The line up of vehicles from today's run.

[Woof]

Great photos there all, wish I lived a bit closer...