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AB
4th January 2012, 06:37 PM
What a great trip and thanks to all who came along. We had an absolute blast!

Lets put any photos, vids and chats about it in this thread.

We started off in Kinglake National Park. Lots of tight tracks, deep ruts, trenches and bog holes and then moved onto the challenging Rocky Track on the side of the Toolangi State Forest.

Rocky track is so much fun....Very steep, very rocky and just keeps going up and up...lol...There are some extremely steep bits where you just keep bunny hopping, hoping your tyres bite in and some of us lost some lugs from that track but I'm sure we can all agree it was worth it!!!!!!!!!

I have some videos of everyone which I will put up here tonight.

I just took Rosscos camera and found these photos below of myself going up Rocky Track. This track without a doubt has been one of my favourite climbs to date.

You'll love the videos coming soon!!!!


EDIT:

Added some more videos below from my friends Iphone.

Unfortunately he has recorded everything in portrait mode which ruins the films but anyways....Here they are.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hb5kphXmYM&feature=youtu.be


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMqHuoA-ahQ&feature=youtu.be


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYiEJvPBpdc&feature=youtu.be


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pANQTJQo4s&feature=youtu.be


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qNIMJ9Z23k&feature=youtu.be

Bigrig
4th January 2012, 06:51 PM
Well, no photos, but I've made it back to Sydney!!

Thanks again one and all - cracking good time!!

NissanGQ4.2
4th January 2012, 06:53 PM
Well, no photos, but I've made it back to Sydney!!

Thanks again one and all - cracking good time!!

You calling in for a beer mate...............Damn hijacked the thread already *L*

AB
4th January 2012, 07:33 PM
Ok, first video...

Rossco going through a spot in Kinglake National Park. large sneaky tree roots and soft mud made it interesting.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geViBQDIo3k&feature=youtu.be

Sir Roofy
4th January 2012, 07:35 PM
Had an absolute ball ,beasty went where the big boys went
couple of hick ups but hey beasty is still underdeveloped
and still close to stock stanard,we had a crack at rocky track
didnt get all the way to the top but close hey standard road tyres
dont forget,and tank had to snig me of a slippery knob again just
roadys lost traction cause they was slicks but went every where
they did
AND THE BBQ WAS GREAT WE SHOULD HAVE MORE OF THEM
THE COMPANY WAS EXCELLENT TOO

NissanGQ4.2
4th January 2012, 07:41 PM
Ok, first video...

Rossco going through a spot in Kinglake National Park. large sneaky tree roots and soft mud made it interesting.


Looks like a great track, wishin I had been there with you guys

AB
4th January 2012, 08:48 PM
Ok next one...

This goes for 4 minutes but try and watch the whole thing as It's the in car vid of Bluey from start to finish on Rocky Track.

Apologies for my passengers filming as he was getting thrown around like a rag doll...LMAO

Unfortunately I went up first so I am not sure if anyone has any footage of me from the outside.

CAUTION: F bomb dropped at very end of film.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Id1VUERAJ10&feature=youtu.be

AB
4th January 2012, 08:51 PM
Here is Rossco coming up near the top of the track....

Again, shakey filming at the start.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dmeiOpHlm0&feature=youtu.be

Sir Roofy
4th January 2012, 09:00 PM
NOT A GOOD VID COUPLE MORE TO COME OF THE TRACK


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4Ci-M4YDrI&feature=youtu.be

AB
4th January 2012, 09:02 PM
Here is Plassy on Rocky...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmaZ--RE2aE&feature=youtu.be

AB
4th January 2012, 09:06 PM
And here is Scotty...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymfmLPReiBI&feature=youtu.be

Ben-e-boy
4th January 2012, 09:19 PM
thanks guys keep em coming

wildgu6
4th January 2012, 10:10 PM
Top stuff guys, spewin i had to go back to the grind early, could of hooked up with Pauly and Plas.
Looked like a top trip, spoke with em today cruisin back and they sounded like they had a ball.
Well done Andy for makin it happen and all who attended, Top pics & vids, good work

Sir Roofy
4th January 2012, 10:38 PM
http://youtu.be/6GC2UlqXpC8



WHO IS THIS
ITS BEASTY DIDNT GET ALL THE WAY
BUT WAS WORTH HAVING A GO

Bigrig
4th January 2012, 10:57 PM
And here is Scotty...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymfmLPReiBI&feature=youtu.be

By the way - just watched the video and I had no lockers on ... like everything else on my truck, they didn't work!!! Turned them on at the bottom and something shorted out and it stalled the truck!!! Just want it noted that it looked like I did it easier, but that's because Tank is a weapon!!!! lmao!!! Not because of lockers!!!

My hissy fit complete!!! lol

Clunk
4th January 2012, 11:17 PM
nice one fellas, great vids................... looking forward to seeing some more

patch697
5th January 2012, 01:10 AM
Hi all just jumped on quick from Plassy's lappy to thanks AB for ripper few days. It was great meating you all & a special big thanks to Plassy for letting me ride shotgut,

Catch you all tomorrow when I get home

Clunk
5th January 2012, 01:49 AM
SHATTERED!!!!!!!!!!! Just checked my in-cab video and it has looped back over the Rocky Track vid.............P!553D OFF big time and Patch is currently lying face down on my loungeroom floor crying like a baby!

ahhhh buggah, would love to have seen what it was like bouncing around in your rig

Woof
5th January 2012, 02:43 AM
Brilliant photos and vids guys............................so wish that I was there with you lot, maybe one day or one year

Sir Roofy
5th January 2012, 08:05 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY-MHG29KU0&feature=youtu.be

heres plassy

Sir Roofy
5th January 2012, 08:10 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiYZ0OdVFB8&feature=youtu.be

ABs bro

AB
5th January 2012, 08:51 AM
Also funny story...

After finally getting to the top of this track what did we see...A broken down Toyota waiting for mates to fix his landcrab. He would not of been happy when he saw a train load of Patrols cruise past in a row with everyone stopping asking if he was ok...lol

Pete's GU3
5th January 2012, 02:32 PM
Go the GUs

patch697
5th January 2012, 04:27 PM
ab, any chance of getting nath's phone vids downloaded?

^^^ x2 ^^^

tusman
5th January 2012, 09:41 PM
looked like a great trip, would have been fantastic to make it, and to meet you all. Hopefully one day. cheers again.

Sir Roofy
5th January 2012, 09:49 PM
just chaseing scotty around


http://youtu.be/ho8SWKJYdTc

Trolatron
5th January 2012, 09:57 PM
A camera under the car would be amazing viewing.

Like this..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rskho2DKJLY

Rossco
5th January 2012, 10:18 PM
Great trip, thanks everyone for an awsome day. Rocky track was a blast and I think Plassy had the drive of the day with that one. Good work mate.
Dito Tusman from Plassy I'm sure we'll be organising another one soon and hopefully see you on the tracks. We need more Shorties.

patch697
6th January 2012, 12:10 AM
Great trip, thanks everyone for an awsome day. Rocky track was a blast and I think Plassy had the drive of the day with that one. Good work mate.
Dito Tusman from Plassy I'm sure we'll be organising another one soon and hopefully see you on the tracks. We need more Shorties.

Rossco for a quiet little fella you got the heart of a lion & I'll go wheeling with you any day. You where a great Nav man & thanks to your local knowledge we seen some great off roading not to mention some spectacular bush lands.

Your a top bloke mate & it was a pleasure to have met you.

Cheers
Paul

Warnie
6th January 2012, 04:35 AM
Great Videos and Pictures guys. I should have come. I was in Victoria then before flying out to America on the 4th. Oh well. Good work Scotty out there flying the flag for us Brisbanites. How they were gentle on you mate lol

AB
6th January 2012, 08:07 AM
AB, any chance of getting Nath's phone vids downloaded?

Yes mate but I won't see him until Monday though...I will 100% get it off him then.

Maxhead
6th January 2012, 08:10 PM
Looks like a great trip boys and girls. Photos and videos are fantastic... I'm bloody jealous....lol

patch697
6th January 2012, 08:48 PM
Great Videos and Pictures guys. I should have come. I was in Victoria then before flying out to America on the 4th. Oh well. Good work Scotty out there flying the flag for us Brisbanites. How they were gentle on you mate lol

He is welcome to come back & fly the QLD flag anytime he pleases Warnie. He did yous all proud mate.