Kinglake Drive - 10th Jan

[Chappy]

Hey guys,

As I'm sure the Victorian crew have all seen, we are supposed to have over 100mm of rain between now and Sunday.
I thought it might be a prime time to get a group together and go for a drive in the Kinglake/Toolangi area.

It would be nice to see BA's beast out and about, plus it's a good chance to meet some other members.

I've just fitted some 37s so I'm keen to take them for a spin too!

[jay see]

Sounds good. What kind of day are you looking at doing. Hardcore or not. I'll be in for a med/hard day.

[AB]

I'm keen just to see your 37's ;)

[Bloodyaussie]

Jaysee you would struggle to keep up with chappy with his set up.. I would sit this one out mate.

[Rossco]

Chappy???

Would love to, but still have a few things to do to the GQ and other stuff before the Canberra trip, and have just cleaned a heap of mud out of the radiatior. Might have to play it by ear, it's not too far to pop up even for a little bit. . . . I am a sucker for a bash.

[Chappy]

Sorry about the poor quality photos. Just some quick happy snaps of the 37s.

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[Rossco]

Nice, doesn't look too big. Might be able to make it through that bog hole now!! Do they scrub much? Guess need to get a bit of flex to see.

[Chappy]

I've cut my guards, I haven't taken them off road yet, but I've smashed them into a few gutters, roundabouts and speed bumps and haven't got them to scrub yet.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Sorry about the poor quality photos. Just some quick happy snaps of the 37s. <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=53592"/> <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=53593"/>
Beastly GQ.

[jay see]

Jaysee you would struggle to keep up with chappy with his set up.. I would sit this one out mate.

Not really knowing how people go out, if I'm going to be the one that holds everyone up, then yeah, will gladly sit this out.

[Chappy]

Don't stress mate,if we have to drag you up hills we will drag you up hills, I don't mind. The trip will be dependent on numbers. If there's not much interest I'll probably go dirt bike riding up in the Strathbogies. If people are keen let me know.

[lucus30]

I'm interested though might go pick up my winch before then who wants to help me fit it before the weekend ?

I'm only running 33 inch muddies and 2 inch lift though

Also if I'm coming I have a mate with 35s and dual lockers that would come but driving a cruiser

[Crate]

Count me in, would be keen to checkout Kinglake, I have never been 4x4ing in there.

[threedogs]

@ Jaycee might be a good op to ramp up your skill level a bit . there may be tracks
to by-pass areas and using recovery gear is always good practice.
If you dont have dedicated Mud pattern at least in a 305 you may struggle
on some of the tracks

[Hodge]

Toolangi after this forecast 3 months worth of rain would be.. interesting. Last time I was up there, there was no 4x4-ing, only skiing. Like Mudskis car.... Mud ski.

[Bacho86]

I'm interested though might go pick up my winch before then who wants to help me fit it before the weekend?

PM sent mate.

[Bloodyaussie]

Sorry Chappy I would love to come but it is my daughters 11th birthday.. Tried to arrange sneaking out tomorrow but now I am spending the day rebuilding Drews Hubs.

[lucus30]

OK so somebody feel free to correct this list

Chappy aka gqjett
Lucus30 and wife
Lucus30's mate itch in a cruiser and wife
Crate and wife
Jay see ????
AB ???

P.s this could be very intetesting. Slopsville here we come will need plenty of right foot

[AB]

OK so somebody feel free to correct this list

Chappy aka gqjett
Lucus30 and wife
Lucus30's mate itch in a cruiser and wife
Crate and wife
Jay see ????
AB ???

P.s this could be very intetesting. Slopsville here we come will need plenty of right foot

My tyres are almost on the wear line. I would of better traction taking my snowboard.

Good news I think I can swindle some new rubber before Krissos :)

[Crate]

Crate and wife


Haha I asked Kate told here we were going 4x4ing in the mud, she said she had better things to do, I asked what? She said anything was better than spending hours battling through sloppy mud.. So while she cleans the house and does the washing I am going 4 wheel driving.. Anyone want to winch bitch for me?

[mudski]

Definitely too muddy for me. Lol. I learnt my lesson at Talkarook.

[jay see]

@ Jaycee might be a good op to ramp up your skill level a bit . there may be tracks
to by-pass areas and using recovery gear is always good practice.
If you dont have dedicated Mud pattern at least in a 305 you may struggle
on some of the tracks

I know that I'm going to slip n slide all over the place, but I have been 4wding before I bought the patrol, but the last one didn't have a winch, so I'm looking forward to gaining some more/different type of recovery skills.

John I'm running 33s but not a lot of tread left if the chicken track is a better option for me I'll take it.

[jay see]

Don't stress mate,if we have to drag you up hills we will drag you up hills, I don't mind.

Is that because you can...

[jay see]

Chappy aka gqjett
Lucus30 and wife
Lucus30's mate itch in a cruiser and wife
Crate and wife
Jay see
AB ???

P.s this could be very intetesting. Slopsville here we come will need plenty of right foot

[AB]

Chappy aka gqjett
Lucus30 and wife
Lucus30's mate itch in a cruiser and wife
Crate and wife
Jay see


Unfortunately I am out guys. New tyres next week and I'm back on board.

Take care out there with the rain coming tonight and all weekend it'll be a fun day for you lot.

[Chappy]

My tyres are almost on the wear line. I would of better traction taking my snowboard.

Good news I think I can swindle some new rubber before Krissos :)

Want to chuck my 35's on for the trip? They are near new. I don't mind you borrowing them for a drive haha.

[lucus30]

Want to chuck my 35's on for the trip? They are near new. I don't mind you borrowing them for a drive haha.

Sounds like a plan andy. So looks like your in

[Chappy]

It's a date then boys! Who else can we rope in? I'm thinking the high mount will get a good workout this weekend.

[Rossco]

Think I will be out too unfortunately, would love too, it's sure going to be wet!!!! Still have to put radiator back in car, compressor is out too getting fixed, plus have the olds staying for the weekend.


Count me in, would be keen to checkout Kinglake, I have never been 4x4ing in there.

You will love Kinglake Crate, there's some good tracks, especially with the amount of rain - plenty of chances to get out the highmount.

What tyres you getting AB? You can borrow mine for a day if you want . . . .

[AB]

Thanks gents but I can't. No winch (a must for this trip) no mud flaps, need to get other things sorted for krissos meet up too as this is the only weekend I can pack and get camper ready :(

[AB]

Km2's mate...can't wait!!!!

[Rossco]

Oooooohhhhh NICE, I think you'll be happy :)

[Drewboyaus]

Km2's mate...can't wait!!!!

You'll never look back mate.....no comparison to anything else....

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[AB]

You'll never look back mate.....no comparison to anything else....

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I learnt my lesson mate first hand.

Federals lasted 20k and I drive like a grandma on the bitumen.

[AB]

Anyways...you blokes are in for some fun!!!

[jay see]

Being thinking if its a good ideas to go. As much as I want to go, I'm thinking that BA is probably right. My set up is far from being ideal. I've got the confidence to drive, but how far will the patrol go before I will be winching or bring snatched the rest of the day.
I don't mind as it will be a learning one for me(the winching bit), but how do the others feel about a long slow day.

[Chappy]

I'll be disappointed if you don't come now! Don't stress about how far you'll get. Half the fun is recovering anyway. Nobody is going to mind helping you through the tricky sections. Kinglakes pretty easy anyway.

I just installed my boost gauge, looking forward to testing it out!

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[MEGOMONSTER]

I remember doing Kinglake a few years back.
We all got to a point where no one was going to make it through so we all turned around. I was then told "to park my car", and jump in with AB. Lol
Glad I did. Good luck out there and if you get bored head over to Toolangi.
The pools aren't that deep. Lol

[Chappy]

The pools aren't that deep. Lol

Not too bad at Kinglake either! This ended up being a carpet out job.

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[Chappy]

I just realised I put 10th of Jan in the post title. It's supposed to be Sunday 11th of Jan. Does this affect anyone???? Unfortunately I'll be working Saturday.

[Rossco]

I remember doing Kinglake a few years back.
We all got to a point where no one was going to make it through so we all turned around. I was then told "to park my car", and jump in with AB. Lol
Glad I did. Good luck out there and if you get bored head over to Toolangi.
The pools aren't that deep. Lol

Ha Ha, remember that hill, it's a bloody good one, impossible to drive in the wet. That was pretty much straight into it that day. There's a few good pools over the other side towards Mt Robertson.

If it's Sunday I might be able to pop out for a bit, I'll see how I go. . .

[Chappy]

Is that the steep one my brakes failed down Ross? With the creek down the bottom?

Yes definitely SUNDAY the 11th. I feel like such a spud for typing the 10th..

[Bloodyaussie]

Is that the steep one my brakes failed down Ross? With the creek down the bottom?

Yes definitely SUNDAY the 11th. I feel like such a spud for typing the 10th..

Yes yes you are a spud Chappy....lol !!!

Enjoy yourself and be careful.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Not too bad at Kinglake either! This ended up being a carpet out job. <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=53646"/>

See, told you. Lol

[threedogs]

Supposed to get 100mm of rain over two days,
sounds like it may be an interesting drive, at least no dust lol

[Rossco]

Is that the steep one my brakes failed down Ross? With the creek down the bottom?

Yes definitely SUNDAY the 11th. I feel like such a spud for typing the 10th..

Nah, It's over the eastern side towards Toolangi off Boggy Creek Track and heads up the hill to Extons rd. That steep track would be a doozey in the wet!!!! All those off camber bits would be nasty!!

[Crate]

Hmm I would of preferred sat but can do sunday. Looking forward to lots of mud! What time and where are we meeting? Anyone keen to come but can't bring their car can winch bitch for me, AB? Jaysee?

Also anyone bringing a chainsaw? Might be some trees down.

[lucus30]

Ah OK I went by the date so thought it was Saturday though I think I'm still in but my wife won't be coming

[threedogs]

Is that the steep one my brakes failed down Ross? With the creek down the bottom?

Yes definitely SUNDAY the 11th. I feel like such a spud for typing the 10th..

Know the feeling

[Rossco]

Hmm I would of preferred sat but can do sunday. Looking forward to lots of mud! What time and where are we meeting? Anyone keen to come but can't bring their car can winch bitch for me, AB? Jaysee?

Also anyone bringing a chainsaw? Might be some trees down.

I'll still play it by ear, but I would be happy to be your bitch Crate. Getting mine ready for Krissos trip and it's nice and clean, and still have a bit to do a few things . . . I can bring a saw if I end up coming. . .

[lucus30]

Ah just realised my brakes need to be done so might put me out. Will try and get em done on Saturday

[Hodge]

Just drove through Whittlesea / King lake area, and there was an absolute deluge for about half an hour non stop. And much more to come. Have fun you blokes!

[lucus30]

At this stage I'm out guys sorry would have been fun

[Chappy]

Damn... What are the numbers now? It's looking to be a hell of a day if we do go.

[krbrooking]

Sooooo wish I could come but unfortunately won't be able to make it have fun ppl.

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[jay see]

So is that it

Chappy aka gqjett
Crate
Jay see
Rossco maybe

Let the mud fly....

[threedogs]

This weather will bring the snakes out IMO

[lucus30]

OK I can go but won't now have time to do my brakes so guess I'll be Craig's winch bitch

[mudski]

This weather will bring the snakes out IMO

Saw on the net a brown snake was photographed coming out of the surf down near Venus Bay during one of those hot days we had last week.

[Hodge]

Saw on the net a brown snake was photographed coming out of the surf down near Venus Bay during one of those hot days we had last week.

I saw that! Scary.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-07/one-mile-beach-snake/6005082

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=53672&stc=1

[mudski]

I saw that! Scary.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-07/one-mile-beach-snake/6005082

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=53672&stc=1

In oz we have to share our beaches with great whites, tigers, box jellies etc and now these!
Edit: sorry for the thread crap too.

[Chappy]

I'm thinking we might postpone this until possibly next weekend guys. I have another mate who is super keen to get out but can't make it. It seems to be awkward for everyone. Shall we regroup and make a big day out if it? I have no doubt that it will still be extremely wet next weekend.

[Rossco]

Sounds good to me, this weekend isn't the best. . . I still wont commit just yet, but might be able to make an appearance, see how we go. Just don't want to get the car dirty before the Krisssos trip and many things to do. (I know, sounds very lame ha ha :) . . . .)

[jay see]

I'm good for whichever works. I think, better ask the wife if anything planned

[lucus30]

I'm thinking we might postpone this until possibly next weekend guys. I have another mate who is super keen to get out but can't make it. It seems to be awkward for everyone. Shall we regroup and make a big day out if it? I have no doubt that it will still be extremely wet next weekend.

Will double check with the wife but my brakes will be done before then and maybe my winch as I just picked it up

What day you looking at ? Saturday or Sunday ?

[Chappy]

Sounds like it works better for everyone. It will be a Sunday trip. Probably meet up around 11ish.

[lucus30]

Sounds like it works better for everyone. It will be a Sunday trip. Probably meet up around 11ish.

OK I'm in for next Sunday me and the wife

[Crate]

You boys are doing my head in moving the dates :-P well I guess next Sunday it is!

[MEGOMONSTER]

As I'm not going to Kristoff Kastle in Canberra, I was hoping for an outing, but I'm off interstate till next Sunday afternoon.
Oh well, Kinglake would have been fun, although I would have chicken tracked most of it I think.

[lucus30]

Front brakes are done. Front right wheel bearing tightened but still too much play will give it another crack tomorrow.

Winch going in tomorrow and I'll be ready. Still tossing up whether to give it a full service prior but thinking I'll wait till next week

[Hodge]

I was wondering how this trip went, and now realized it's moved. Which means I might be free to go. Will find out at work tomorrow, as from memory I "may" have booked my self in to work, since i haven't been there for 3 weeks i wont know till tomorrow.

[lucus30]

I was wondering how this trip went, and now realized it's moved. Which means I might be free to go. Will find out at work tomorrow, as from memory I "may" have booked my self in to work, since i haven't been there for 3 weeks i wont know till tomorrow.

Yeah would be good if you could come. Besides I owe you a beer

[jay see]

Still tossing up whether to give it a full service prior but thinking I'll wait till next week

Two ways at looking at.
1. Do it prior to avoid having mud fall all over you.
2. Do it after and get rid of all the mud at the same time.

[mudski]

Yeah would be good if you could come. Besides I owe you a beer

No you don't mate. I drank his one you owed him:beer:

[lucus30]

Two ways at looking at.
1. Do it prior to avoid having mud fall all over you.
2. Do it after and get rid of all the mud at the same time.

Gotta clean the mud off any way so I think afterward

[Hodge]

Yeah would be good if you could come. Besides I owe you a beer

And nope won't have that privilege this time mate sorry. I actually will be at work most likely.

[Hodge]

On another note weather is looking much more promising than last Sunday at least.

[Chappy]

The weather is looking great! I managed to get mine out last weekend anyway.

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[AB]

The weather is looking great! I managed to get mine out last weekend anyway.

<img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=53855"/> <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=53856"/>

How did the tyres go?

Where does it scrub?

Looks awesome mate!

[Hodge]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=53856&stc=1

That is one awesome lookout! Where is that mate ???

[Chappy]

How did the tyres go?

Where does it scrub?

Looks awesome mate!

Cheers! The rears scrubbed a bit. I had a full car of people, spare 37 in the back and an esky full of beer. It's not so bad with just me in the car. I think I'll put the 35s back on for this weekend.

I need to cut my rear guards and put on some extended HD lower control arms.


That is one awesome lookout! Where is that mate ???

It's a cool spot! It's Mt.Buggary in the Strathbogie Ranges.

https://www.google.com.au/maps/dir/-36.785678,145.8707748//@-36.7871444,145.8779986,8534m/data=!3m1!1e3

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[lucus30]

Bump so is this still happening ?

Might need to change the thread title date

[Hodge]

It's a cool spot! It's Mt.Buggary in the Strathbogie Ranges.


Thanks mate. Will note it down on to do list.

[Crate]

Bump so is this still happening ?

Might need to change the thread title date

Yep I am going!

[jay see]

Bump so is this still happening

I'm keen....

[Chappy]

Thanks mate. Will note it down on to do list.

It's a nice steep rutted hill climb also.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrB-Dd4O0Kw

[jay see]

It's a nice steep rutted hill climb also.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrB-Dd4O0Kw

Gotta pick your line on that.

[Hodge]

Looks like a fun climb.

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