View Full Version : Wheelin with Smash 09-13-09
SubaCool
September 14th, 2009, 03:02 PM
So Smash put together a good day and plaInJoe and me have joined him. I've brought my buddy Mike in his FJ who wasn't intimidated by the narroweness of the trail (or our Subies http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/images/smilies/biggrin.gif). Me and Mike were only able to do the first half of the day as we had to return early for some prior arrangements http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/images/smilies/icon_frown.gif But, neverless, we've had a great time with Smash and Bruce. We've met up at the bottom of Central City Parkway at 9am and then we headed up through Apex to Moon Gulch and out to Rollinsville. I'll let Smash fill you in for the full report.
After we've split up in Rollinsville, Mike and I went back to Apex through Mammoth Gulch. We were doing great til we came up on a group of 5 4x4s that was heading up to Kingston. The last three vehicles were rudely stopped in the middle of the trail and I couldn't see the front two, so I've decided to pass the three. Well, they've decided to restart and I got stuck in the middle. Even though I was trying to push on the first three 4x4s they wouldn't pull over to let us pass http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/images/smilies/evilatyou.gif Finally, they let us pass right before the intersection to Kingston, but I couldn't figure out why they haven't done so earlier http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/images/smilies/huh.gif
Anyways, then we continued towards Apex, but decided to play around at a stream crossing for a little bit. Mike has driven up onto a rock to see what his flex was, and I've tried it after him. I'm proud to say that my OBW was able to not only climb the rock, but also to keep all four on the ground http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/images/smilies/rock.gif
After that we continued fast on to Denver which allowed for some cool rally-style driving between Apex and Central City http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/images/smilies/cool.gif I was able to make it back to DIA at 1:40pm!
SubaCool
September 14th, 2009, 03:02 PM
My webshots slideshow linky: Slideshow of pictures, photos, and videos, from webshots (http://good-times.webshots.com/slideshow/574645297nUPkwt)
Few teasers:
http://inlinethumb12.webshots.com/43019/2958432840101960247S425x425Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb17.webshots.com/45392/2927062130101960247S425x425Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/42673/2084540710101960247S425x425Q85.jpg
SubaCool
September 14th, 2009, 03:04 PM
The videos:
I've wanted to try this hill the last time I was here. A lot more steeper than it looks (just like Bruce and Mike found out)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dxRLvPvwHg
Bruce attempting the hill (learning to listen to Smash :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyp2OXBfyh0
Mike's turn for a lesson in hill climbing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f_JIGnYyU0
Smash trying going through moguls - Karla trying to figure out the best position to shoot from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COgEgs_p8QI
Bruce's turn through the moguls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YoXncyvgGk
Mike cruising through the moguls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy-HjXDbIJQ
Me through the moguls, trying to pose for pictures (of wheel lifts)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-TchM1MMlQ
Driving through the forest
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWxv-tuxOJE
Karla filming the "train" from the roof basket
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3stsdT44yrc
Smash
September 14th, 2009, 03:40 PM
Bruce (blue X Forester), Karla and I went up to Nederland for Pizza via West Magnolia, then up to Caribou 4x4 for some playing. Obviously can't do all of it, but we can do some each direction and it's fun. From there Bruce headed home (he lives in Lafayette), Karla and I went back to Central City via Mammoth Gulch and played until 7pm. It was a good long day, the last 4x4 run for Dash (atleast while he's under my ownership).
Teaser shots:
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp278/coloradosmash81/Last%20Dash%20Run/IMG_3073.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp278/coloradosmash81/Last%20Dash%20Run/IMG_3074.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp278/coloradosmash81/Last%20Dash%20Run/IMG_3075.jpg
Bruce bounced the front end pretty good just after this shot and came down hard on that pointed rock. Another +1 for Primitive Skidplates!
Smash
September 14th, 2009, 03:42 PM
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp278/coloradosmash81/Last%20Dash%20Run/IMG_3089.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp278/coloradosmash81/Last%20Dash%20Run/IMG_3090.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp278/coloradosmash81/Last%20Dash%20Run/IMG_3104.jpg
Don't let this one fool you! There are a bunch of rocks hidden under here. Bruce tested his skidplates again....
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp278/coloradosmash81/Last%20Dash%20Run/IMG_3106.jpg
Smash
September 14th, 2009, 03:49 PM
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp278/coloradosmash81/Last%20Dash%20Run/IMG_3113.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp278/coloradosmash81/Last%20Dash%20Run/IMG_3121.jpg
The rest of the photos are back near Central City after Bruce headed home
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp278/coloradosmash81/Last%20Dash%20Run/IMG_3126.jpg?t=1252964829
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp278/coloradosmash81/Last%20Dash%20Run/IMG_3127.jpg?t=1252965014
Smash
September 14th, 2009, 03:54 PM
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp278/coloradosmash81/Last%20Dash%20Run/IMG_3129.jpg?t=1252965086
It cracks me up how a lot of the guys that really street tune their cars seem to think it's "cool" to take pictures of their cars holding the camera at an angle. IMO, not that anyone asked, it's ridiculous. So, here's my parody.
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp278/coloradosmash81/Last%20Dash%20Run/IMG_3136.jpg?t=1252965136
Yep. Good long day.
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp278/coloradosmash81/Last%20Dash%20Run/IMG_3142.jpg?t=1252965323
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp278/coloradosmash81/Last%20Dash%20Run/IMG_3148.jpg?t=1252965387
Full slideshow: http://outdoors.webshots.com/slideshow/574652051PMHdIO
Smash
September 14th, 2009, 04:13 PM
Too many videos to post. Here is the playlist:
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=2A4D019B62240675
Funrover
September 15th, 2009, 06:48 AM
Good stuff guys, glad you had fun!
AboveNBeyond
September 15th, 2009, 12:22 PM
So 2 things come to mind...
First thought nice pics and good job wheeling. Having said that, I will disregard my first thought, and simply say I think that tan dog is about to mark your head :eek:
Smash
September 15th, 2009, 09:23 PM
So 2 things come to mind...
First thought nice pics and good job wheeling. Having said that, I will disregard my first thought, and simply say I think that tan dog is about to mark your head :eek:
:lol::lol::lol:
Once I get a more capable rig those two guys will be with me on any FR4x4 runs I go on. I hope you'll get to meet them!
Roostercruiser
September 16th, 2009, 04:19 AM
sweet good times
Brody
September 16th, 2009, 05:59 AM
Thanks for all the pictures! Looks like you guys had fun. It was sure pretty up there!
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