If you are in TX, NM, AZ, WA, MT, CO or MO *Please Read*

turboale · 05-25-2006, 02:52 AM

So I'm ironing out my plans for my Yotatech documentary trip this summer and want really want to try and include as much of yotatech as possible. I will be professionally printing/packaging this and selling it through the Yotatech website so I want as many people/places represented as possible. I currently have plans to be available for shooting in the following cities on the posted dates:

Albuquerque, NM- Aug 4th-6th
Flagstaff, AZ - Aug 10th-13th
SoCal, California - August 18th-20th
Auburn, WA - Aug 25nd-27th
Bozeman, MT - Aug 28th-30th
Glenwood Springs, CO - Aug 31st - Sept 5th (CO4RJ '06)
Kansas City, MO - Sept 5th-8th

**Arrival dates to each city will vary, the dates posted will be secured shooting/meet'n greet days**

Classes for me start Sept 15th so that still leaves some time to get some of the New Englanders. If anyone would be willing to help setup a meet and greet or even a small run in at any of the mentioned cities or any city that wouldn't be too far out of the way please feel free to chime in and we will try to work it out. Right now the only date that is 100% locked down is CO4RJ. I would really like to get the AZ crowd and hit some trails out there. Anybody willing to take the reins and get a meet together on the weekend of the 19th-20th? Steve? I know you want to get at least one of those beasts on camera. Thats if the buggy isn't done by then!

Anyway, the sooner I hear from everyone the better. The more places I add, the earlier I'm going to have to leave so lets hear it, who all is interested!? It is first come first serve as far as securing dates so don't hesitate! I will be updating this thread showing what dates are secured.

Thank you,
Austin Kent

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OutdoorLiving · 05-25-2006, 06:22 AM

I don't think you'll have a problem, Austin. You know there are a bunch of YotaTech cam whores.

***midiwall*** · 05-25-2006, 06:59 AM

Posted up on WATTORA:

http://www.wattora.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2947

I suspect you'll be getting a bit of a turnout from these parts. Do you have a specific target in Auburn, or? Have you been out here before?

WooHoo!

turboale · 05-25-2006, 08:41 AM

It seems to me that there is someone rather important to the YT clan that lives there.... hmmmm who could it be?

calrockx · 05-25-2006, 09:07 AM

Too sexy for California?

Ha, jk. This sounds good, I'll pick up a copy once it's out. Good luck on this project.

Epic Ed · 05-25-2006, 09:15 AM

Sounds great! August will be mighty hot for the AZ trip. There are some good run further north in the state, but I'm not familiar with any of those. Hopefully one of the AZ veterans will chime in and offer some options. I'll make plans to be there when a date/place is decided.

Ed

Jeffires · 05-25-2006, 09:19 AM

What will you be doing in New Orleans? I know there are not many Yotatech members in this area, but I would be glad to assist you with your project in any way I could.

***midiwall*** · 05-25-2006, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turboale

It seems to me that there is someone rather important to the YT clan that lives there.... hmmmm who could it be?

Actually, there are quite a number of Well Known Names that are in this area.

But yeah... maybe you'll be the first to see his new rig!

westy44runner · 05-25-2006, 09:34 AM

Arizona:
As Ed mentioned it is fairly hot in August in the AZ deserts...but generally that doesnt stop alot of us from getting out on the trails. Sometimes you just have to bear the heat, night runs are also a good way to avoid the warmer temps or head up into the higher elevations to escape the heat.

Let us know exactly what dates you will be here and we can set something up.

**Tofer** · 05-25-2006, 09:39 AM

looks like we'll be passing each other as you head north to WA and i am heading south to school for the fall. best of luck. let us know where you are and if you need a place to crash. i'd be more then willing to put you up for the night an buy you a beer as is most others here i assume.

Albuquerque Jim · 05-25-2006, 09:43 AM

I am sure we can pull together a run while you are in Santa Fe...

There is a local trail "Tank Trap" that is scenic and fun.

turboale · 05-25-2006, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffires

What will you be doing in New Orleans? I know there are not many Yotatech members in this area, but I would be glad to assist you with your project in any way I could.

I'm mainly stopping in Naw-lens to break up the trip from Savannah to Houston. I have friends that live in both places so I know I will at least have a parking lot to stay in, if not a bed.

Plus, my buddy there has some great connections to some of the fastest most exotic cars in the world so I figure its a win-win situation.

calrockx,
not to sexy, just too cool...

If the AZ thing works out (which it looks like it will) I might as well go through CA while I'm at it. My dad took a road trip last year and took route 1 up the coast and he was raving about it. I have yet to visit Kal-eee-for-nia and my best friend since 6th grade/current roommate is moving there this summer, its slowly but surly looking like a no-brainer. Like I said, I'm still willing to add to this list so if you can get some guys/gals together and I can still massage the dates I'll be there!!

Ed,
What if we did a 2-day trip up north somewhere so we could get some day shots and night shots and avoid the heat a bit? Its totally up to you guys, you know whats best! I'm pretty easy to please as I'm used to 90+ heat with 98% humidity so as long as the cameras and tapes are melting I'm good to go

Midi,
Maybe I should work on getting some flower decals made up for the FJ so when we position it behind him in the interview he can be as fab as he is in that picture?

Corey,
Would you mind getting somethign together in your area? p-p-p-p-p-please?

Westy,
Lets see if this CA thing works out and sine I assume you guys will all want to meet on weekends I could do the AZ meet, head to my buddys for the week and then meet up with a CA group the following weekend?

***Corey*** · 05-25-2006, 10:32 AM

Austin, I can not get a run planned until very late.
If by chance I do not get the FJ do to some glitch, I will not be wheeling until I buy a new rig.

My current rig is not worthy to wheel.
I do not know when the FJ will get here.
So for now, I can not make any plans.

Sorry, not what you want to hear, but these are the facts as of right now.
And if I do take possesion of the rig, I can not wheel it for the first month or more.
I am breaking this thing in right.
No wheeling the first month or until after 1K miles for the first oil change.

But others here can plan a run as they often do, and maybe I can ride shotgunnner.

***midiwall*** · 05-25-2006, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

But others here can plan a run as they often do, and maybe I can ride shotgunnner.

There's a sanctioned WATTORA run on the schedule for 8/12-8/13, but that doesn't preclude any of another 1000 people in these parts putting something together two weeks later.

C'mon out Austin, I'll bet that we can find something to do!

lee · 05-25-2006, 10:45 AM

Wait, Austin, do you want to get in on a new england run?

if so, NE4ROC and TTORA-NE have a few good ones scheduled:

June 24-25 - Rausch Creek
July 28-30 - TTORA Mini Takeover @ Paragon
August 18-20 - EC4RJ '06

Beyond that, pick any weekend in Aug / Sept that you can come to new england and we will put a run together at a good spot.

turboale · 05-25-2006, 11:45 AM

Corey,
1k miles? I could do that in a day!

No worries about the rig, we can just pose either of them in the grass, at a trail head where ever for the interview. Whether it hits the trails or not is up to you/the situation. The main thing I want from you is your words of wisdom. As long as I can get an interview I will be happy.

Who coordinates the meet makes no difference to me, I just want to do some wheeling while I'm there and get some footage of the other guys that are in the area.
Mark,
Do you want to take the rains and get a meet going on the posted dates? I just don't think I could manage setting up a meet at each spot myself. I will be one person doing what normally 3+ people are doing so I will have enough on my plate while I'm there. Plus, you guys know everyone that’s in the area and know where to go etc. etc. so it would go much smoother if a local was in charge anyway. The dates I posted happen to land on a weekend and work for me so if it works with you lets get them set in stone and get a meet going.

Lee,
I unfortunately will not be able to make any of the mid-summer meets because I'm going to be working trying to make enough money to outfit my truck for the trip. If you want to coordinate a trip around the weekend of Sept 8th-10th I'll head up your way and get some footage of the New England crowd before heading back down south. Like I said before, I'm not going to have enough brain power (especially by that point

) to do much planning for the meet, so if you want to take charge that would be awesome!

snap-on · 05-25-2006, 11:51 AM

I see you wont hit much of the midwest.

IL has Rockport offroad part about 2 hrs (75 miles) north of st louis, and badlands IN is about 45min east of Champain IL, as well as LBL KY and a hand full of other places.

jrallan26 · 05-25-2006, 01:08 PM

Is there a place to wheel in KC? If you are going to KC, you might want to come up to Des Moines. Its only 2.5 hrs away. Tom (Tdiddy), Bryan(X2andX4) are local also. If not we can caravan down there....

d0ubledown · 05-25-2006, 01:17 PM

sounds like a fun project austin. maybe i and some of the other bc YT'ers can make it out to the auburn meet for some cam whorin'

RedRunner_87 · 05-25-2006, 01:58 PM

you could always run some trials in Sedona or Flagstaff. Flagstaff is a lot cooler in the summer and we have some good trails around here.

Ric · 05-25-2006, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Is there a place to wheel in KC?

well not "IN" KC thats legal, about the only places that are close are in Manhatten,ks (2.5hours west of KC) called Tuttle Creek.
Another is Kansas Rocks Park last time I was there it cost like $20 for the day, and not very many trails, but Ive heard they have opened up more trails.

turboale,
thats awesome your gonna make the jambo

calrockx · 05-25-2006, 03:03 PM

Well Austin...if you do make it to (so)Cal...let me know and I'm sure we could get something set up...lots of YT people around here.

Bobakazi · 05-25-2006, 08:58 PM

Hey Austin,
Sounds like a lot of fun! I am 99% sure I could make it up for the Auburn date, and look forward to meeting other members. If you are interested, there are a few really nice wheeling parks about 1/2 hour West of Portland, Or. (Brown's camp, Trask, etc.) I am sure there are several members in this area that would be very interested if you swung this way. I could try and help arrange something. Either way, I will try and make the Auburn date, and will definately buy a dvd. Great idea!!!

with your bad self!

turboale · 05-29-2006, 05:46 PM

Stay tuned,
I will be updating the itinerary shortly. I will also be starting different threads for each individual stop. That way this thread doesn't have 5 conversations going on at once.

Thank you for your patience!

lee · 05-30-2006, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turboale

Lee,
I unfortunately will not be able to make any of the mid-summer meets because I'm going to be working trying to make enough money to outfit my truck for the trip. If you want to coordinate a trip around the weekend of Sept 8th-10th I'll head up your way and get some footage of the New England crowd before heading back down south. Like I said before, I'm not going to have enough brain power (especially by that point

) to do much planning for the meet, so if you want to take charge that would be awesome!

getting people together to wheel at a cool spot will be absolutely no problem as long as you can guarantee those are the dates.

are those dates good for sure then? if so ill get to planning and let you know.

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*midiwall* Sponsoring Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattleish, WA Posts: 9,078	Posted up on WATTORA: http://www.wattora.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2947 I suspect you'll be getting a bit of a turnout from these parts. Do you have a specific target in Auburn, or? Have you been out here before? WooHoo! __________________ ~ Mark '96 4Runner Limited S/C MI - 370cc injectors, Air! horns, Airaid MIT, ATS A-arms, 285/75/R16 BFG MTs, Bored TB, Brembo slotted, Cobra 75 WXST, Deckplate, Downey headers, Hayden cooler, IPT valve body, Level 10 torque convertor, Meanstreak exhaust, OME/OME rears, On-board PC (XM, Nav, WiFi, etc), Port 'n Polish, Remote Start, SAW fronts, Hilux console, SMT-5, Stubb's sliders, Supra MAF, TJM-17, 2.0" pulley, Viair 450c, Walbro 190, Weasy2k cams

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turboale Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,836	It seems to me that there is someone rather important to the YT clan that lives there.... hmmmm who could it be? __________________ --Austin RHaus NYC 06 M45 Sport - Beauty 96 4Runner - The Beast

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calrockx Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Santa Clarita, California Posts: 4,742	Too sexy for California? Ha, jk. This sounds good, I'll pick up a copy once it's out. Good luck on this project. __________________ [2002 4Runner 4WD]

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Epic Ed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 654	Sounds great! August will be mighty hot for the AZ trip. There are some good run further north in the state, but I'm not familiar with any of those. Hopefully one of the AZ veterans will chime in and offer some options. I'll make plans to be there when a date/place is decided. Ed __________________ '95 4Runner\|32x11.5 BFG TA KOs\|Hi-flow Cat\|Dynomax muffler; 2.25" exhaust\| Downey Headers\|4.88 gears \|Detroit EZ locker \|Detroit TruTrack\|BJ spacers\|Downey HD coils\|2" rear spring spacers\|Rancho RS9000X/RS5000s\|WARN hubs\|TJM T15

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westy44runner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 967	Arizona: As Ed mentioned it is fairly hot in August in the AZ deserts...but generally that doesnt stop alot of us from getting out on the trails. Sometimes you just have to bear the heat, night runs are also a good way to avoid the warmer temps or head up into the higher elevations to escape the heat. Let us know exactly what dates you will be here and we can set something up. __________________ '86 Toy Flatbed with a few modifications

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Tofer Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 6,909	looks like we'll be passing each other as you head north to WA and i am heading south to school for the fall. best of luck. let us know where you are and if you need a place to crash. i'd be more then willing to put you up for the night an buy you a beer as is most others here i assume. __________________ 94 4runenr: all the good stuff....... 89 4runner: 3.0, Auto, 5.29 lockright f/r. 31x10.5 wildcountry ATs. 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \|Civic SI seats \| LockRight \| Hella 500s pacific-crawlers.com For all your Trail-gear and HID lighting Solutions Needs check out yotaworks.com Online store coming soon :)

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*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,077	Austin, I can not get a run planned until very late. If by chance I do not get the FJ do to some glitch, I will not be wheeling until I buy a new rig. My current rig is not worthy to wheel. I do not know when the FJ will get here. So for now, I can not make any plans. Sorry, not what you want to hear, but these are the facts as of right now. And if I do take possesion of the rig, I can not wheel it for the first month or more. I am breaking this thing in right. No wheeling the first month or until after 1K miles for the first oil change. But others here can plan a run as they often do, and maybe I can ride shotgunnner. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

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lee Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: boston, ma Posts: 6,756	Wait, Austin, do you want to get in on a new england run? if so, NE4ROC and TTORA-NE have a few good ones scheduled: June 24-25 - Rausch Creek July 28-30 - TTORA Mini Takeover @ Paragon August 18-20 - EC4RJ '06 Beyond that, pick any weekend in Aug / Sept that you can come to new england and we will put a run together at a good spot.

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turboale Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,836	Corey, 1k miles? I could do that in a day! No worries about the rig, we can just pose either of them in the grass, at a trail head where ever for the interview. Whether it hits the trails or not is up to you/the situation. The main thing I want from you is your words of wisdom. As long as I can get an interview I will be happy. Who coordinates the meet makes no difference to me, I just want to do some wheeling while I'm there and get some footage of the other guys that are in the area. Mark, Do you want to take the rains and get a meet going on the posted dates? I just don't think I could manage setting up a meet at each spot myself. I will be one person doing what normally 3+ people are doing so I will have enough on my plate while I'm there. Plus, you guys know everyone that’s in the area and know where to go etc. etc. so it would go much smoother if a local was in charge anyway. The dates I posted happen to land on a weekend and work for me so if it works with you lets get them set in stone and get a meet going. Lee, I unfortunately will not be able to make any of the mid-summer meets because I'm going to be working trying to make enough money to outfit my truck for the trip. If you want to coordinate a trip around the weekend of Sept 8th-10th I'll head up your way and get some footage of the New England crowd before heading back down south. Like I said before, I'm not going to have enough brain power (especially by that point ) to do much planning for the meet, so if you want to take charge that would be awesome! __________________ --Austin RHaus NYC 06 M45 Sport - Beauty 96 4Runner - The Beast

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snap-on Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: STL MO Posts: 2,382	I see you wont hit much of the midwest. IL has Rockport offroad part about 2 hrs (75 miles) north of st louis, and badlands IN is about 45min east of Champain IL, as well as LBL KY and a hand full of other places. __________________ 94 EX cab, 5speed, V6, locked, ARB bar, NWOR headers 92 4runner, auto, V6, OME suspension, Downey headers

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jrallan26 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Urbandale, Iowa Posts: 1,548	Is there a place to wheel in KC? If you are going to KC, you might want to come up to Des Moines. Its only 2.5 hrs away. Tom (Tdiddy), Bryan(X2andX4) are local also. If not we can caravan down there.... __________________ My Profile

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calrockx Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Santa Clarita, California Posts: 4,742	Well Austin...if you do make it to (so)Cal...let me know and I'm sure we could get something set up...lots of YT people around here. __________________ [2002 4Runner 4WD]

05-25-2006, 08:58 PM	#23 (permalink)
Bobakazi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 379	Hey Austin, Sounds like a lot of fun! I am 99% sure I could make it up for the Auburn date, and look forward to meeting other members. If you are interested, there are a few really nice wheeling parks about 1/2 hour West of Portland, Or. (Brown's camp, Trask, etc.) I am sure there are several members in this area that would be very interested if you swung this way. I could try and help arrange something. Either way, I will try and make the Auburn date, and will definately buy a dvd. Great idea!!! with your bad self! __________________ '90 Extra cab V6 4x4 PU 5.29 gears. Detroit locker front, Detroit Truetrac rear. 35" BFG mudders. Trailmaster 4" susp, 3" body lifts. Add-a-leaf. K+N intake, 2.5" exhaust with Flowmaster 40 and a cat I got off an Evo VIII. Last edited by Bobakazi; 05-25-2006 at 09:06 PM.

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turboale Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,836	Stay tuned, I will be updating the itinerary shortly. I will also be starting different threads for each individual stop. That way this thread doesn't have 5 conversations going on at once. Thank you for your patience! __________________ --Austin RHaus NYC 06 M45 Sport - Beauty 96 4Runner - The Beast

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