Side B Birthday Run! Morne Diablo/Marack/Santa Flora!
Posted: March 21st, 2012, 8:42 pm
by rottedv
Well its been a while but hear comes another Side B offroad run!
Side B Birthday Run to Santa Flora
Celebrating the rebirth of Christ as well as two birthdays happening in the club next month....What other way to celebrate than with Mud...!
Meeting Date: 8th April 2012 Meeting Venue: KFC/PIZZA Hut Car Park Gulf View Meeting Time: 7:30am Departure Time: 8:00am
UPDATE: So a successful scout of Santa Flora was accomplished yesterday. However, it seems that this trail really needs some rain for it to be a proper run (bring out d rain dance). Therefore we have decided that we will only venture Santa Flora if the weather does NOT hold up....(it be to easy now man).....So we have change the run slightly to accomodate Morne Diablo (place of my offroading birth) and our new found trail to Marack. However decisions may be made on the day depending on conditions.
So gear up!!! We will need some shovels and pitch forks on this run so bring them. Also walk prepared with eats and drinks cause its going to be a helluva run.....Date set....So check it out without ah doubt...Side B coming to run d route!!!
The last time Side B went down there it was real fun. Do a search or I'm sure some of the club members would share some of their memories!!!
So start preparing.....Santa Flora...Side B ah come calling!!
Side B Keep On Truckin!
Re: Side B Birthday Run! Santa Flora!
Posted: March 21st, 2012, 8:47 pm
by lighthammer
This was one of our notorious runs of last year, and I have a bone to pick with one particular section of this trail.
Its been more than a year, and we've been doing some upgrading. Question is - Are we ready for the trail, and is the trail ready for us??
As soon as we're done scouting the trail, we'll let all you mudheads know when we'll go tango in the mud.
Yes, this is the trail where my 2-ton navara made it halfway up a 30-foot long slope, and then rain started to fall and it got slippery... and my heavy ass slide aaallll the way back down to the bottom of the slope. No traction in either 4H or 4L, and ABS was locking up and pumping away... nothing was stopping me from crashing into a tree except for a mud pit.
Plus it was real pressha to get speedy out of the trail too.... and the exit of the trail was mud-mud-mud!
Re: Side B Birthday Run! Santa Flora!
Posted: March 22nd, 2012, 11:16 am
by claries
This was the first official run I made wit Side b and it was "Top Ahh D line" after dat pictures will tell the stories.
and would you believe I found this trail by accident! Went too early to pick up the wife from work one day, with plenty time on my hands to kill I went roaming around the forest.. and the result was finding one of our most challenging / fun experiences to date..
To all those attending, we would strongly advice you walk properly equipped to venture into the forested / muddy areas. Rubber boots and jeans are highly recommended to protect your feet and legs from insect bites / scratches. Gloves will come in handy if the need arises to move fallen branches etc out of the way. A small First Aid kit is a wise investment and is an invaluable tool for obvious reasons. I keep one in my Vitara all the time. Mosquito repellent - get this for sure!
Bring whatever basic recovery gear you have also, tow ropes / straps, metal grating to place under tyres for extra traction, small shovels, tyre pressure gauge and mini 12V air compressor etc.
Ensure all your hoses and belts are in good condition. Check all fluid levels and top up with fuel before leaving home. Bring adequate food and drinks + washing water. If you have any special medical requirements, walk with the necessary meds.
For any newcomers, we use the hand held GMRS / FRS radios for communication on trails and while on route. Please walk with them if you happen to have a set. If not, you can always borrow any spare radios from other members.
Re: Side B Birthday Run! Santa Flora!
Posted: March 22nd, 2012, 11:53 am
by 3stagevtec
and please do NOT drive past the poor security guard again...
If you remember this image, my workplace is 300m to the left of this point...
Re: Side B Birthday Run! Santa Flora!
Posted: March 22nd, 2012, 12:47 pm
by droppa
just had to revisit them photos dat was a great run, i hope this time its better...
Easter sunday is a good day for me, will have the monday to clean up!!!!!
and birthday.............. (licks lips)................ cake involved?????????
Re: Side B Birthday Run! Santa Flora!
Posted: March 22nd, 2012, 1:23 pm
by bobvis
this looking like good,, hope meh jeep ready for this,,,,
Re: Side B Birthday Run! Santa Flora!
Posted: March 22nd, 2012, 2:51 pm
by Jeremy Mohd
This run was EPIC last time around!
Men really going in alot better prepared this time though.
Last time the rain made this very nice.
Re: Side B Birthday Run! Santa Flora!
Posted: March 22nd, 2012, 3:19 pm
by foxbrown
3stagevtec wrote:and would you believe I found this trail by accident! Went too early to pick up the wife from work one day, with plenty time on my hands to kill I went roaming around the forest.. and the result was finding one of our most challenging / fun experiences to date..
oh God Please don't let this be on Good Friday or Easter Monday
Re: Side B Birthday Run! Santa Flora!
Posted: March 22nd, 2012, 9:33 pm
by Smeed
foxbrown wrote:
3stagevtec wrote:and would you believe I found this trail by accident! Went too early to pick up the wife from work one day, with plenty time on my hands to kill I went roaming around the forest.. and the result was finding one of our most challenging / fun experiences to date..
I sponsoring de cake!! Any preferences?? When we scouting by de way?
Re: Side B Birthday Run! Santa Flora!
Posted: March 22nd, 2012, 10:46 pm
by foxbrown
30th jummah day boi
Re: Side B Birthday Run! Santa Flora!
Posted: March 23rd, 2012, 8:39 am
by claries
Passing dat security guard was rel kixxs...
Re: Side B Birthday Run! Santa Flora!
Posted: March 23rd, 2012, 8:51 am
by droppa
smeed we wah ah Side-B cake, yuh cud handle dat?????
i strongly recommend you stock up on panadol, andrews and vicks before the easter weekend,
cause if yuh miss this run, yuh getting level headache, fever, and chest burn!!!!!!!!
Re: Side B Birthday Run! Santa Flora!
Posted: March 23rd, 2012, 9:54 am
by lighthammer
z-z-z-zantac!!
Re: Side B Birthday Run! Santa Flora!
Posted: March 23rd, 2012, 11:38 am
by Smeed
smeed we wah ah Side-B cake, yuh cud handle dat?????............ no scene dude i go wuk up sumting.....
ohho and i gots a new ride for dis run..... see pics..... it bad eh!!
lift kit, winch, Mud tires, lights....... wha else i go need?
Re: Side B Birthday Run! Santa Flora!
Posted: March 23rd, 2012, 1:18 pm
by droppa
ah boi what lego has evolved into!!!!!!!
Re: Side B Birthday Run! Santa Flora!
Posted: March 23rd, 2012, 6:40 pm
by 3stagevtec
A lego winch!!! wicked!
Re: Side B Birthday Run! Santa Flora!
Posted: March 24th, 2012, 7:22 am
by .z.
wey fellahs, playin with lego, u could never grow out ah dat nah.
Re: Side B Birthday Run! Santa Flora!
Posted: March 24th, 2012, 11:47 am
by Smeed
Never too old for Lego dude...... Is some serious engineering gone into dem things, especially the motorized ones Nd the one with the moving parts like gears.... De truck has a full working suspension, steering and a working winch.....
Re: Side B Birthday Run! Santa Flora!
Posted: March 24th, 2012, 12:38 pm
by .z.
shhh!!! i still have my sets. pneumatics, motors, etc
