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woodendude

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What do you mean by, you lost a cylinder? Did you take in water?
You'll lower you chances of taking in water if you slow down a little, a lot!!, when you are going through the deeper water. A couple cups of water in the cylinders can quickly put you in a position where you're needing a rebuild or a completely new engine.
 
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chunkytrunks

chunkytrunks

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Definetly slow down when going through water. I learned my lesson. And i think you should defiently go to the safety course. Give you a good look at what a real stock frendly trail is like, not a dirt road. :p
 
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woodendude

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Haha..... I learned that lesson also, twice in fact..slow learner I guess!!!
 
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eurovictor

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Yeah I took in a good amount of water but hey it's a Nissan - it's bulletproof.. at least to some extent. I know I was really pushing it but I didn't want to risk going slow through those puddles and getting stuck with nobody to get me out. Keep in mind that I'm on shitty highway tires. I didn't get very much water in my intake which is on my drivers' side, however I got my distributor completely wet, which caused the failure of a cylinder. Car dried off and it's good now.

I'd love to come out to the safety course but unfortunately I already have other plans for that weekend which I cannot change.

Anybody selling tires that would fit on my 15s? I'm desperate now =(
 
chunkytrunks

chunkytrunks

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Club Member
I agree with John. Rule #1 is defiently never wheel alone. Were not trying to a$$holes. Just trying to give you advice. Wheeling alone just never turns out good. Somthing with break, you'll get stuck or you'll get hurt. Just my .02
 
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szabotage

Well-known member
as good a rule as it is, I believe the no.1 rule is go prepared. I enjoy wheeling alone and do it often, but never venture off unless I pack a SHTF kit.
 
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2Greys

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No the first rule is never go alone. A kit doesn't help you if you are incapacitated/pinned and by yourself. At least if you have someone else there, they can go and get help. But you are right you need to make sure to bring essentials (i.e first aid, recovery, cell phone (assuming you are in coverage etc)

szabotage said:
as good a rule as it is, I believe the no.1 rule is go prepared. I enjoy wheeling alone and do it often, but never venture off unless I pack a SHTF kit.
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szabotage

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just to clarify, going alone means one truck, not one person. I used to preach the never go alone all the time, til one day I met up with a couple of trucks both stuck out in larose, one attempted to pull the other out and in turn got himself stuck. the only recovery they had was a chain, a cooler full of food and beer and a cell phone that was out of range.
 
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2Greys

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That can happen but my comment still stands. Now lets hypothetically say that you were on your own and you flopped it, that can be a hell of a long walk if you are outside of reception. Now let's assume someone gets injured and the vehicle is immobile. What then? It's purely risk mitigation, sure you can go out on your own but there are big risks in doing it and it is strongly ill-advised.

Regarding the trucks? We won't talk about what they did wrong. (hint if you don't know you may want to go to Mitko's safety course).
 
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szabotage

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I guess it could happen but within the 30 years of wheeling the backwoods of north frontenac/renfrew county, maybe 30% of which I've wheeled alone, I never flopped, been injured or broken down to the point that I had to leave on foot or an ambulance so I guess my chances may be pretty good. when I'm alone, I don't do anything that's past my limit and usually pack accordingly. when I go out with buddies, that's another story. but I always put being prepared before not going alone on my list of priorities.

as for the trucks, the only problem they had was not being prepared. a hi lift or a come along with a 40 ft strap would've had them home earlier. me and a couple of members here can attest to this since we were the ones who pulled them out. being a tad drunk may not have helped either, although who knows how drunk they were before they got stuck. looking back, we should've left them there, at least til they sobered up. :beer:
 
Logan

Logan

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Club Member
Hey... I got swamped at work. 10-14 hour days. I had 4 53' trailers to unload and deliver today between 3 of us. And I went to T.O. to pick up a car for commuting on the weekend. SO I didnt get to go, but next weekend is looking good. This weekend will be out for me though. I take over my new house friday night, and we need to do all the painting over the weekend. Anyone up to some beer, BBQ, and painting...hehehehe
 
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Godzilla

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Amateur with an itch to get out

Hi All

It's been a long winter and now I need to get out into the fresh air. I was wonder if there are any runs planned for this weekend Saturday May 11th or Sunday the 12th that I can tag along on?

Or are they open to members only?

If someone could let me know I'd appreciate it.

Thanks
 
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Louis

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The only way to go fishing years ago was by truck - so we wheeled alone often (one truck). But not for most city guys and weekend warriors. I've ran Crag lake with a buddy in my truck, would do it again, but I don't recommend that anyone does that.
 
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2Greys

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But would you tell someone who is new and has absolutely no idea what the ramifications are to go and run a trail by themselves?
My point was is if you have years of experience and know what your rig can and cannot do and know how to ride safely, you are probably going to be fine by yourself. But telling a newb otherwise is dangerous. As far as someone who is inexperienced is concerned they should NEVER go alone.
 
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Louis

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2Greys said:
But would you tell someone who is new and has absolutely no idea what the ramifications are to go and run a trail by themselves?
My point was is if you have years of experience and know what your rig can and cannot do and know how to ride safely, you are probably going to be fine by yourself. But telling a newb otherwise is dangerous. As far as someone who is inexperienced is concerned they should NEVER go alone.
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Exactly, we did it out of necessity in vehicles made much differently than today - they would get you in and out without breaking. Newbies - just say no to wheeling alone.
 
Farm Boy

Farm Boy

Bought the Farm
Godzilla said:
Hi All

It's been a long winter and now I need to get out into the fresh air. I was wonder if there are any runs planned for this weekend Saturday May 11th or Sunday the 12th that I can tag along on?

Or are they open to members only?

If someone could let me know I'd appreciate it.

Thanks
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Keep an eye on the events/trails section for upcoming runs or even post up yourself in that section to see if you could get a group together. None of our club runs are members only, some of the trails have minimum vehicle requirements but other than that you are more than welcome to join in.

Next scheduled club run is Spring Fever on the long weekend in Calabogie, great place to come out to meet new people and see what we are about.
 
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