Planning: TECORE V

[steveroche]

I wish I could go guys but Unfortunately with school and work I won't be able to take off the time and save up the cash...

[HARDTRAILZ]

Does kinda suck. Reminds me of the thread about not getting moneys worth for mods. Takes dedication and sacrafice to do these trips and use what you built. It is not thrilling for my wife to have me gone, it about kills the time off i have saved all summer, it costs money, but it is the best opportunity to wheel w members. So I make it happen.

Hats off to James for doing this virtually back to back w his big trip. Thats dedication.

[Regulator1175]

I dislike fast. I can do gravel roads here. Not offroading to me, but I can do whatever. I like the tight 4-lo trails up to the scenic views.

Dictum could be skipped to explore more area unless someone wants to go all the way down it with me. Not sure full trip up is possible without winching, but we could do that too.

You know I will follow you anywhere you want to go Kyle.

[bartonmd]

Exactly, Kyle!

Money is short everywhere, and it would be more of a stretch for Matt, Kyle, myself, and my friend Kevin to all bring our own wheeling vehicles on the 1000 mile round trip... So, Kevin and I are sharing costs with Matt and Kyle, so we can all come...

Mike

[janesy86]

I would of loved to get in on this again this year, had a blast last year! Just have no vaca days left and the weekend chosen doesn't work anyway... Hopefully there are more of these planned in the future! Have fun guys!

[NC_IslandRunner]

I would of loved to get in on this again this year, had a blast last year! Just have no vaca days left and the weekend chosen doesn't work anyway... Hopefully there are more of these planned in the future! Have fun guys!

Work! how you gonna work when you are "sick" that weekend...

[janesy86]

I would of loved to get in on this again this year, had a blast last year! Just have no vaca days left and the weekend chosen doesn't work anyway... Hopefully there are more of these planned in the future! Have fun guys!

Work! how you gonna work when you are "sick" that weekend...

haha, if I had sick days I would take one, but we don't have them, wierd setup for days off...

And wouldn't matter, that weekend doesn't work for me... Definitely bummed.

[NC_IslandRunner]

Cool man, next time!

[NC_IslandRunner]

Only a week left! anyone else ready to go? Ready to be moved to the Definite list? Lets get the number going up!

Is this where we currently stand? Amazing we can't get a better turnout for these things...

Definitely:

Rory (NC_IslandRunner)
Hardtrailz (with Barton riding along)
Regulator1175 (with Barton's friend Kevin riding along)
James AKA The ORTB Godfather(JamesDowning)


Tentatively:

Ben(Nakashige)
Bob(MrSmithsTB)
Joe(bigezzyk)


No:
Mario(Gordinho80)
Ryan(rjoog1989)

[HARDTRAILZ]

Of course the new water pump seems to leak and the pass side cv boot has a random hole tossing out grease. Was fine last week but apparently the one trip to work this week took it out.

[bartonmd]

Of course the new water pump seems to leak and the pass side cv boot has a random hole tossing out grease. Was fine last week but apparently the one trip to work this week took it out.

I've got to do a couple rad skids and an oil pan skid for this week, but I'm pretty free tomorrow if you need help... Here is likely better for working on stuff...

Mike

[Trail X]

As long as I can get friday off, I'm good to go. If I can't get it off, I'll just meet you guys at the campsite or something.

Just rewired my rear battery (it wasn't getting enough juice) and re-ran my trans cooler soft lines... one had a slow leak.

Looking forward to it!

Another person to add to the 'tentative' list is Dirty Anton. He PMed me saying he was trying to get off work.

[NC_IslandRunner]

Definitely:

Rory (NC_IslandRunner)
Hardtrailz (with Barton riding along)
Regulator1175 (with Barton's friend Kevin riding along)
James AKA The ORTB Godfather(JamesDowning)


Tentatively:

Ben(Nakashige)
Bob(MrSmithsTB)
Joe(bigezzyk)
mike bossier(dirty anton)

No:
Mario(Gordinho80)
Ryan(rjoog1989)[/quote][/quote]

[Nakashige]

Fighting for the weekend off but it doesnt look good. Thursday 5pm to 1 am Friday 5pm to 3 am trying to get it off and the truck fixed cv axle ball joints and lower control bushings

[Regulator1175]

I am almost finished getting the truck packed and ready. I just need to finish putting the new roof rack cross bars together and get the high lift and axe / shovel mounted a bit more securely. I have been having issues starting my truck in the mornings lately, and finally took it in to Advance to get the battery checked today. Sure enough my battery is dieing and in need of replacement. It was reading at 560 CCA. They had an Optima that after the warranty adjustment, and my discount, will get cost me about $130. All in all not to bad for a decent battery. Unfortunately I don't have the extra cash to replace it right now and still make the trip, so I may be relying on someone to hook my jumper cables up to in the mornings.

[NC_IslandRunner]

I am almost finished getting the truck packed and ready. I just need to finish putting the new roof rack cross bars together and get the high lift and axe / shovel mounted a bit more securely. I have been having issues starting my truck in the mornings lately, and finally took it in to Advance to get the battery checked today. Sure enough my battery is dieing and in need of replacement. It was reading at 560 CCA. They had an Optima that after the warranty adjustment, and my discount, will get cost me about $130. All in all not to bad for a decent battery. Unfortunately I don't have the extra cash to replace it right now and still make the trip, so I may be relying on someone to hook my jumper cables up to in the mornings.

It's always right before trips that things go wrong; Hot water heater tried to derail me, Got it replaced and putting in new floor next weds after tecore. I think we can give you a jump, glad you can still make it.

[bartonmd]

I am almost finished getting the truck packed and ready. I just need to finish putting the new roof rack cross bars together and get the high lift and axe / shovel mounted a bit more securely. I have been having issues starting my truck in the mornings lately, and finally took it in to Advance to get the battery checked today. Sure enough my battery is dieing and in need of replacement. It was reading at 560 CCA. They had an Optima that after the warranty adjustment, and my discount, will get cost me about $130. All in all not to bad for a decent battery. Unfortunately I don't have the extra cash to replace it right now and still make the trip, so I may be relying on someone to hook my jumper cables up to in the mornings.

I'll bring the OEM battery from my TB over to Kevin's, and you can throw it in... It was good when I pulled it 8 months ago, and I've been charging it every couple weeks since then... Just pulled a couple cars up onto the trailer with it last week, and recharged it... Also cranked the neighbor's Saturn for like 15 minutes with it on jumper cables (then recharged it) Seems fine, still... I'll take it tonight or tomorrow and get it tested...

Mike

[Trail X]

My brakes just started making noise. Gonna wait on those though. I have at least another few weeks in them. Yall are just going to have to deal with the noise on the trail.

Did we ever decide a time on Friday?

[bartonmd]

My brakes just started making noise. Gonna wait on those though. I have at least another few weeks in them. Yall are just going to have to deal with the noise on the trail.

Did we ever decide a time on Friday?

The standard noon-ish, I thought...

Mike

[HARDTRAILZ]

We can trim your wear tabs to stop the noise.
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