Lower Terminator 9/10/06 ~ Large Pics!!

[Wind_Danzer]

So it was my first time out since the beginning of May but I have to say, it never leaves your blood. I picked up right where I left off like I had never stopped for these 4 months.

So we all rolled out about 9:15am to the trailhead and come to find out about 15 others had already beaten us to the punch. We decided to stick it out though and the water and 12 Jeeps made for an adventure. We did lose a few in the beginning, not to breakage but I think to time constraints and the possibility one felt it was beyond their limits but I'm not sure on the second one.

Anyway, here are the pics!!!

Jeff at the enterance:

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SpongeBob getting air on the enterance:

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What we had to contend with for most of the day, the dogs didn't seem to mind though. This one area was able to swallow a 33" tire whole though and I know Travis (LOST TJ) got a bit damp and I made some bubbles with my exhaust. The water really did make this trail a bit harder then what I remembered it to be:

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Here are some of us waiting our turn for White Line:

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Here's AZCharlie needing a little help. I think he was the only strap on of the day. He got a wee bit too close to the rocks so we had a wincher at the top of the bypass to control his sideways movement and he made it out just fine:

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Freaking LOST TJ is a poser:

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Here's "66gto" just coming out of White Line getting some flex:

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After a slight delay waiting for the Terminator/Z Turn obsticals due to a issue in the group ahead of us, it seemed like most tried to do the Terminator. Some were denied (me again... like usual) some made it through fine. Here's Mike lining up:

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SpongeBob actually catching some air!!! I know it's hard to tell but trust me, he's is with his driver's side:

http://i8.tinypic.com/2m3plsm.jpg

Here's Brandon on Z Turn:

http://i1.tinypic.com/4c270io.jpg

[mingoglia]

I just got home and unpacked. Lower Terminator was wetter than I've ever seen. When we first started it felt like we would never get through it. There was literally 30+ rigs on the trail ahead of us. I believe our group started out at 14 and ended up as Jamie said 12.

The trip was uneventful for the most part. We lost two tires in the group and had to use the strap once on white line (as Jamie's picture showed). I was one of the tires lost and as my luck would have it I did it on the exit of the trail. Figures. :) I think my sliced tire (sidewall) will plug up nicely for a trail spare.

I'm going to hit the shower now...

Mike

[Wind_Danzer]

AZCharlie again getting himself in a position he didn't care for. I have the same problem though in this spot:

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We continued on to pivot point which was a bit of a PITA for quite a few people. I also need to put in an endorsement for roll bar padding. I DON'T have any and now I'm drooling and have a concussion from smacking the topside of my head into my rollcage when coming hard out of pivot point. I know some saw and I was popping a few pills once on level ground. I think there is a video floating around too. I think I very well may be investing in some padding or a helmet. LOL

Moving on to the end of the trail, here's Travis showing us his sexy flex at the end of the trail:

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Two of the new guys (or "new-to-me" guys) working their way out of the trail:

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Here's Gary taking the "bypass" at the end with his bad arse AT's man!!!! He showed us MT/R folks what his tires can do all wet and muddy:

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And here's Don waiting his turn to come out the same way:

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Overall today was a great day, minimal damage of 2 sidewalls but not to bad temperature wise and awesome people to spend the day with. I can't wait to get back out with the group!!!

Oh, my pic of the day, this is the line out of Terminator/Z Turn:

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[4 Wheelers Supply]

Good pics Jamie. You know how to work the camera. It sure looks like Goodyear MTRs are the tire of choice.:)
Glad you guys had safe fun. See you all at the Dairy Queen. (Why does that sound gay?):rolleyes:

[66gto]

Great time today. Here is a link to some more pics

John
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/554010378GjHBXe

[LKD TJ]

Thank you all for a great trip. I had a blast and am glad to have met a few new faces and see a few that I am glad that I haven't seen in a while. :p

Started out a little later than originally planned (had some Death Wobble on the 17) this morning but I pulled up to the air down spot at 9 and pulled out to head towards Terminator at about 9:20. We had 14 rigs to start and lost 2 right at the beginning of the trail for time reasons.

The trail was about as dirty as I have ever seen it. Mud on the way in and pretty much the whole trail there was mud or water. Cammy and Bailey (the 2 labs) loved it!

We ran into 2 groups moments into the trail and all of the sudden there was 30 +/- vehicles crammed onto the the 1st section of Terminator. We all settled in for what we knew was going to be a long day.

The trail was fairly uneventful for carnage except for 1 sidewall in the middle of the trail and a front shock coming out of the bucket (Sorry Jeff :o ). Then when everyone is done Mingoglia decides he wants to get in the action and tear a sidewall.

Everyone got through fairly well with a little pushing and pulling here and there but overall it was a great time and I look forward to wheeling with most of you in the near future Jeff and Travis excluded! :rolleyes:

Jeff will post some pics shortly as I didn't have any opportunity to take any.

[twstdtj]

Had a great time today. Got to see some new faces, and was a pleaseure to get everyone through. This was the first time I have really taken my rig out since I put the 60s in (Crown King doesnt count). All in all it performed pretty well considering Im open, on 37s with 4.11 gears. (soon to be locked on 39.5 with 5.86s). I did one of the buggy lines, and was pretty stoked, allthough I think my seat has permanent clinch marks in it :eek:

Great people and great time!!!

Any way heres a few pics I got:


Me getting a little flex
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7199&stc=1&d=1157938443

AZCHARLIE getting tippy (Travis assisting gravity!!)
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7200&stc=1&d=1157938443

Hey Barry recognize this!! My undies were a little dirty after this Not bad for open!
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7201&stc=1&d=1157938443

The group from high attop my perch in the previous photo.

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7202&stc=1&d=1157938443

More photos next

[Wind_Danzer]

John,

Awesome pics!!!! You are killer with a camera!

you too Jeff (beat my post... :p)

[twstdtj]

More Pics:

Jamie getting air
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7203&stc=1&d=1157939061

Jeep follow the leader
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7204&stc=1&d=1157939061

New Driver, Travis get out of the Way!!
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7205&stc=1&d=1157939061


Travis (LKD) Being the true poser that he is :D :D
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7206&stc=1&d=1157939655

[xFallen]

Way to go Jeff. Proof the rig is going to be smokin' in your hands.

http://virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7201&d=1157938443


Barry

[LKD TJ]

Travis (LKD) Being the true poser that he is :D :D
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7206&stc=1&d=1157939655

You are just jealous that you couldn't take my line! Poser my arse! :p

[twstdtj]

Way to go Jeff. Proof the rig is going to be smokin' in your hands.

http://virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7201&d=1157938443


Barry

Thanks Barry,

Just have a few bugs to work out then Ill be happy :D
Good seeing you today

[joedokes28]

Great pics all. Wish I could of made it out to watch.

[DesertX04]

Nice pics everyone. I wanted to make this run but I was stuck helping a buddy lift his Jeep.

twstd, what rims are those? H1's? Seems like all those bolts could get hurt?


Me getting a little flex
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7199&stc=1&d=1157938443

[twstdtj]

yep, H1 double beadlocks. The tires that are on there are only 12.50s, (going to 14.50s ) so it looks a little on the unprotected side, I abused them pretty well today, and no damage. Hopefully the 14.50s will provide even more protection. That pic also makes them look like they are out more than they really are.

[twstdtj]

Special Pics from today(and last night)
My oldest Daughter Kylie celebrated her 12th birthday yesterday, and one of the things she wanted was to go wheeling with Dad (she goes alot), So I needed to put up a couple of her to show how truly lucky I am. She loves wheeling as much as I do and will start driving trails in the next few weeks.

Happy Birthday Kylie!!!!!!

Love ya


Ky and me last night at dinner
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7207&stc=1&d=1157941746

Ky and Bailey (our trail Lab) today on the trail

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7208&stc=1&d=1157942037

And finally Kylie takin a pic of herself on the trail

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7209&stc=1&d=1157941955

Shes gonna kill me!!! :D :D

[Wind_Danzer]

Ohhh, daddy's gonna get his butt kicked!!! LOL

Happy B-Day!!!! :)

[Antman]

Happy Birthday Kylie and both you and your dad are lucky to have each other,


:D

[tyota]

ya you know your going to have to build her something or else she'll be taking over your jeep and you'll never wheel again :D

[twstdtj]

:eek: Can you say She Rocks???? She already wants me to build her a jeep now!!! . :eek: :eek:

Did I mention that my youngest daughter plays Ice Hockey and will have her Brown belt in Karate in a week or so.

Not bad for a couple girls huh

[tyota]

:eek: Can you say She Rocks???? She already wants me to build her a jeep now!!! . :eek: :eek:

Did I mention that my youngest daughter plays Ice Hockey and will have her Brown belt in Karate in a week or so.

Not bad for a couple girls huh



atleast they will be able to protect your old @ss when your rockin a wheelchair on beadlocks and lockers:D :D

[azcharlie]

I had a kick *** day! Even though I was the only one to take a strap and then got tippy twice. The last time I thought for sure I was going over.(Thanks Travis for the Asst.) I think my drivers front tire just didn't want to get wet. It's a MTR thing.:confused: Anyways it was nice to meet alot of great people. I'll be hitting TM more often.

[Silverback]

Thanks everyone! I had a blast. (Silver Unlimited) Got home with some candy striping on the drive shaft, first ever scrapes on sliders, and of course one badly cut sidewall. Thanks for the help in getting it changed.

Someone said they had some 35x12.5 r15's that they couldn't use. Before I go to Discount Tire and buy a new spare, send me a note if you are interested in getting rid of them.

AGAIN - THANKS!

Joe

[KRWLNXJ]

hey jeff the jeep is looking good, sorry we missed you to many jeeps(30+) started at the 101 with nick running late got tail end so 3 of us went and did upper terminator.

[twstdtj]

hey jeff the jeep is looking good, sorry we missed you to many jeeps(30+) started at the 101 with nick running late got tail end so 3 of us went and did upper terminator.

Hey Jeff,
We will catch up again again Im sure :D :D Hope you guys had a good time.

[twstdtj]

atleast they will be able to protect your old @ss when your rockin a wheelchair on beadlocks and lockers:D :D


Beer almost came out of my nose. That there was funny. Hope you guys had fun today!! :D :D

[LOST TJ]

Great time yesterday everyone. Travis, excellent job getting us all through. I love that new line on the Terminator obstacle. Maybe it'll keep me out of the crack. Happy Birthday to Kylie great job on raising the girls Jeff. I bet you are really proud. :D

[Spongebob]

I tell ya, I was very impressed by Jamie's driving. She made most of the obstacles open/open! I definately learned a little bit from her and everyone else yesterday. I am dropping my junk off with Joe this morning for the new LA lift, so hopefully we can hit this trail again soon so that I can shake down my new kit.




L8r,

[LOST TJ]

Here are some videos from the trip the other day. Enjoy :)

Mike Mingoglia on the Terminator Obstacle
http://members.cox.net/az-kj/MikeTerm9-10-06.wmv

Brandon Z turn
http://members.cox.net/aztj/BrandonTerm9-10-06.wmv

Me on Terminator
http://members.cox.net/lostaz56k/LTterm9-10-06lr.wmv

Mike Varne Terminator
http://members.cox.net/m-mcchesney/MikeVterm9-10-06.wmv

Don Terminator
http://members.cox.net/psychotic_fx/DonTerm9-10-06.wmv

Gary Renne Terminator
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1217971403792607305&hl=en

Spongebob Terminator
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6286597583991972765&hl=en

AZ Charlie Terminator
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5016147899252546525&hl=en

I also have Jamie getting big air on z turn, but it still says processing after the upload. As soon as it becomes available, i'll upload it. :rolleyes:

[mingoglia]

Great videos!!!! Thanks Travis! I actually now have my first video of me offroad (notice how I said offroad? ...don't ask about the other publicly available vids).

Mike

[Wind_Danzer]

SpongeBob,

Awesome air man, I need you got somebut didn't know you got that much!!!

Sniff,

Where's my video? :p Travis, I'm glad that the google site worked for you. :)

[Spongebob]

Cool videos!!!! Thanks for posting them!

Hey Jamie, I still didn't get as much air as you did on the Z Turn :D . I'm really stoked to do this trail again. I get my jeep back on Monday, so hopefully we can get back out there for a shakedown run.

[LOST TJ]

Jamie here is your video. It finally processed.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6311276223358136317&hl=en

If anybody wants full resolution. Pm me your address and i'll mail you a cd. Cya

[Wind_Danzer]

Holy crap, that was a ton of air!!!!!

Jeff can get me that line can't he. :D :D :D

I want a copy of a lot of the vids you've taken. ;)

[LOST TJ]

I really need to get a dvd burner. I have over 100 gigs of assorted wheeling videos on my comp. Just the 24 minutes i took this weekend ended up being over 6 gigs.
I will pick through the vids and burn you a cd Jamie. High qulity avi until i get a dvd burner. I'm telling you, that video of Travis riding up the waterfall on JD on your hood is a classic. :D

[Wind_Danzer]

LOL.... tookk me a while to remember that, but I'm picturing that now. LOL

[LOST TJ]

BTW. You back up on Z turn just to get more air for a better picture? And i'm a poser? LOL :D :) :p

[Wind_Danzer]

Hahahahahaha... touche!! ;)

[LKD TJ]

I think I am lost (oh wait I am Lkd) but JD and riding? Umm.. I don't think I remember that

[Wind_Danzer]

Travis,

This was a while back, last year some time.

[twstdtj]

Travis,

This was a while back, last year some time.

He was still on the pipe then, thats why he dont remember :D

[LKD TJ]

He was still on the pipe then, thats why he dont remember :D

Who says I am not now? I hang out with you and I think that would require me be high on something! :eek:

[LOST TJ]

Who says I am not now? I hang out with you and I think that would require me be high on something! :eek:

LMAO.That was probably the best comeback i have seen from you yet Travis.
I guess this board teaches us all something or another. :D
Here is your Bumper Humper Video
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2581267949022748039

[SHNIPE]

LOL @ "When you get off, im gonna stay on"

[xFallen]

LMAO.That was probably the best comeback i have seen from you yet Travis.
I guess this board teaches us all something or another. :D
Here is your Bumper Humper Video
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2581267949022748039

"When you get off I am going to stay on..." hrmm....

[Wind_Danzer]

Man I need better sound but I got to watch. Very awesome, thanks again Travis Squared. One for bumper humping, one for filming!!!! :D

I see Travis you like google for hosting now don'tcha.:D

What sucks though is I can't download it to my computer as an mpg or avi flile. :( I wanted to put these on my MySpace page in the vid section.

Thanks for hosting them though Travis!!!! :D

[twstdtj]

Who says I am not now? I hang out with you and I think that would require me be high on something! :eek:

Dont make me start talking about your mom/sister/girlfriend :D

[LKD TJ]

Dont make me start talking about your mom/sister/girlfriend :D

It is better than your boyfriend brother thingy magigy.

[LKD TJ]

"When you get off I am going to stay on..." hrmm....

Umm, what I meant was ....... Yeah there is no overcoming - what I - yeah nevermind