Crozet, VA 10th anniversary run chat thread

[unclemeat]

Here a few pics. I am a very bad photographer so. I will try to get some more later this week.

 

[Spas]

ooooooooo, looks like fun! BTW, I actually stopped by Peterson's 4wheel and offroad office at 6420 Wilshire Blvd in Los Angeles when I was out there last week- no one was in since it was a friday but it was hella cool wandering around that place and seeing Fred Williams', Jerod Jones' and Rick Pewe's offices I left a little packet of photos and a sincere letter asking them to join us (gave them Ben's phone # and email since I'm out a phone and net access right now). We'll see if they're really interested...

Even if all I've got is a 2" Bl and ghetto 2" suspension, I'm still in for this shindig Assuming I can get this fixed sometime soon:

 

[unclemeat]

A lot of it is just not being afraid and just going for it. I did not disconect my sway bars and I aired down to 20-psi, so I still could have done more. I did take the by passes on the more difficult stuff. I did not get stuck or suffer any real damage. Also what is nice is that if you break you are in a relatively small area, not a problem to get to someplace to do repairs. Also you are less than 15-minutes from downtown Charlottesville (lots of auto parts stores).

 

[tenikiwon]

So are 33's a requirement? I'm hoping to have the zuk ready for June but would rather lift it right the first time rather than try and squeeze 33s under now and then redo the lift for 35s.

Any idea what the easier trails are like?

What was the limiting factor for most?

• Lift Height
• lockers
• driver
• wheelbase

The pictures look similar to an area we went to in Wisconsin that the X struggled with 33s but the zuk was able to better navigate (and I beat in it more) despite being stock.

 

[sn0border88]

What was the limiting factor for most?

• Lift Height
• lockers
• driver
• wheelbase

very intrested to hear an answer, also, what were the difficulty ratings on the trails pictured just to get a feel for things.

BTW, linds. Dont be the "Chicken of the sea", who cares if someone needs to run along bonging trans fluid into shelby, its still coming.

 

[tenikiwon]

More Pictures

These are from Yeeehaw86, Click for larger view.

Now, were these are the same trail?

 

[unclemeat]

We did medium blue trails (blue is easiest). The driver is the most important part. There were parts of the trails that I would not even try, but lesser vehicles made it through. Three of the jeeps were open at both ends (32 to 33-inch tires) and they made all the obsticles. All of the other things are important but fear was the biggest.

 

[DeRocha]

These are from Yeeehaw86, Click for larger view.

Those pics are huge... I can't see the whole image at once (great for printing, not so great when viewing on-line).. If they were resized to 800x600 they'd be ideal...

 

[tenikiwon]

Those pics are huge... I can't see the whole image at once (great for printing, not so great when viewing on-line).. If they were resized to 800x600 they'd be ideal...

Pictures hath been resized!

 

[Spas]

very intrested to hear an answer, also, what were the difficulty ratings on the trails pictured just to get a feel for things.

BTW, linds. Dont be the "Chicken of the sea", who cares if someone needs to run along bonging trans fluid into shelby, its still coming.

We may have TWO A4ld's to sacrifice to the transimisson demons by then


Tenikiwon, what level of difficulty was that trail?

 

[tenikiwon]

I'm just post'n Yeeehaw's pics, I didn't go.

 

[unclemeat]

The first one is likely black. The other three are most likely the blues. The white jeep was in our group on Saturday, doing medium blues. I don't recall the name of the trail but it was across from the entrance to cripple creek. Several jeeps made that obsticle with open differential and stock drivetrains (32s and 33s) and a lot of right foot. There is a by pass that allow you to get to the top pf the hill and then you can come down pussi hill. Then the challenge becomes off camber trails with very little room through trees.

 

[sn0border88]

What was the limiting factor for most?

• Lift Height
• lockers
• driver
• wheelbase

/QUOTE]

I ask again.. does anyone have an answer?

 

[jeepnchris]

Driver is the biggest limiting factor. A good driver that uses common sense can negotiate most if not all the trails (by using the by-passes or good driving skills). Rocker protection is important if you want to try the harder lines. We have had bone stock jeeps (Wranglers, Cherokees, Grands), H2's and H3's all with no body damage.

If the driver does not listen to the spotter or just goes crazy with the throttle damage will be more likely. Gearing, lift, tires, skids, etc will always make your vehicle more capable.

The trails here are technical, therefore the driver/spotter mix is the most important.

my .02 cents

Chris

 

[tenikiwon]

the flow of Crozet

From what it sounds like, the people at Crozet guide you thru the trails. Do they spot you if needed? Do they help you decide what trails you can/should go on?

 

[jeepnchris]

From what it sounds like, the people at Crozet guide you thru the trails. Do they spot you if needed? Do they help you decide what trails you can/should go on?

Yes to all.

Chris

 

[unclemeat]

I want to second that. I was very impressed with the level of cooperation and assistance. Everybody in our group, and not just the guide helped each other continuously.

The driver is defenatively the most important factor.

 

[GJarrett]

That's cool. I enjoy wheeling as much for getting to meet the people as for doing the runs. A great group really makes a difference on whether the run is a success or not.

Bump. There's gotta more than 14 Explorers out here that want to wheel!

 

[Spas]

I suggest that everybody keep an eye out for east coasters when you post in ANY of the threads on this board.. Send a Pm and the link to this thread, maybe they don't ever check this section or they've never thought about how much fun they're missing. That's how I send out Carlisle notices every year

 

[Blee1099]

That's cool. I enjoy wheeling as much for getting to meet the people as for doing the runs. A great group really makes a difference on whether the run is a success or not.

Bump. There's gotta more than 14 Explorers out here that want to wheel!

There are more.. Here's an updated list as a pdf file..

If your name is missing, please contact me and re-submit the Crozet form in case my spam blocker deleted it.. http://www.explorer4x4.com/cgi-bin/Form_processing/easternrun.cgi

updated list as of 5/1/06.. I have Jasonb, GJarrett, and Tdavis off the list.