mikgrail3

I'm gonna have to pass on this one. I just remembered my boys are selling tickets for Scoutarama Saturday. Bummer, I was looking forward to this one, too. Take some good pictures.

Elvota

If the Disco has 31's or better, then he should be fine. I am more familiar with the 4Runners approach and departure angles. I assume it is basically a stock vehicle? There will be no rush and plenty of qualified spotters. Will be a good test of the vehicle and we'll try not to make fun of a rig nicknamed after a 70's dance craze.

Hopefully you can make it. I think you'll be impressed by what the terrain has to offer. Not overly technical but the tightness still means the driver needs to pay lots of attention. I am betting you won't find anything like this in AZ.

That's to bad... but family first. There will be other runs soon plus I am sure we will hit 404 again... at least I will.

sschaefer3

How do you get to: 144th Street and Rio Verde?

Elvota

Rio Verde = Dynamite.

Basically, take 101 North to the Pima/ Princess exit (Exit 36) and head North on Pima. Eventually you'll hit the Dynamite intersection which is a traffic light. Go East on Dynamite and eventually you'll crest a hill. I beleive at this point Dynamite changes name to Rio Verde. Just keep heading East and look for 144th street, go left. There is a turning lane for 144th, and a dirt lot just at the corner.

That's the meeting spot.

sschaefer3

I just wanted to make sure I knew where I was going since I will be towing the buggy.

Elvota

Nice. Buggy's virgin run. "Will It Fit" should work out the kinks pretty well.

The buggy is streetable... right?

404 ends at Bartlett and then one would have to drive back to 144th street on asphalt to get their trailer. I think you could leave the trailer either at the 144th meeting spot or take it down 144th to where the actual trail begins.

sschaefer3

Streetable yes, Insured for the road no, I will have to go back in the dirt.

Elvota

Hmmmm... you'll have to drive a mile or so on Bartlett road back to the top of Camp Creek. Once there, you can baja back down Camp Creek and come back up to your trailer. There is no way to stay in the dirt the entire time. That said, Bartlett road doesn't have very much traffic and have only seen the law out there for holiday weekends.

I can lead you back at the end, but I am guessing at that point you'll have a pretty good feel for the area. It wouldn't be that hard to find.

dlbrunner

Rover is not stock, it sits on 33's. We just put a new bumper on the front which radically improves the approach angle.

I got the Bee Gee's album and my bell bottoms ready to go

wormhole

Dang, I have to work this weekend. Would've been nice to see the buggie in action.

Oh, well I would've just rode along with someone anyways.

Elvota

Woah... that will be cool to see. Never seen a spotter wearing bell bottoms before.

Looking forward to seeing that beefed up Disco as well. Seems like we will have a wide variance of vehicles this run.

Elvota

I am sure your boss will understand. I'll write you a excuse note.

wormhole

Thanks!

This would been my last run for a bit since next week I go in for hernia surgery next week but crap it's my weekend to work.

Just someone take some photo's.

SOAZtim

Just listen to Elvota when he says it will fit...


No need to pinstripe your truck, the trail will handle it for you...

westy44runner

Hey I think I can see the indents my wheels made in the rock just above Tim's hood!!

SOAZtim

Damn! Are you bringing the FJ?

westy44runner

No FJ. No sliders on it...and I just got it last week so I am still working on breaking it in.

Infact I am just riding with Steve...again. yeah yeah...but in a couple weeks I will have my pickup ready for the season.

I will be leading a run to Hackberry Creek, Saturday October 13 - put that on your calendar. If you havent been out there (oak flats/near superior) its a real nice area. Lots of scenery and some good trails.

See you tomorrow.

SOAZtim

Cool Cool. I just saw one of the new Tan FJ's. I like it.

Elvota

I really took some time and opened up the trail this past weekend. While I couldn't do anything about the rocks, the brush is much, much wider.

Elvota

I am planning on bringing a secret weapon should things get too tight for the Tacoma or others.

No... it's not dynamite....