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Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX Welcome Center => Topic started by: HEVAK on June 28, 2012, 06:40:08 PM

Title: Fundamentals - Off Roading 101
Post by: HEVAK on June 28, 2012, 06:40:08 PM: Came across this light bit of reading while I was killing time at work. I do that a lot ::)

http://xterra101.com/offroading.htm

For you experienced guys, it might be a bit boring. But for Newbs, like me, it was nice read.
Title: Re: Fundamentals
Post by: Orange X on June 28, 2012, 07:12:29 PM: Great read Hevak. They should make that a stamp in the forum. I think everyone, even the pro's will like this. Even as a refresher..JMO
Title: Re: Fundamentals
Post by: MaxPower on June 28, 2012, 07:56:09 PM: Didn't read it all yet but will. I liked the yellow X with the ground clearance info....which made me think the article was lacking a "roof clearance" section for people like Oz. :o
Title: Re: Fundamentals
Post by: xxSVxx on June 28, 2012, 09:46:00 PM: Great find Hev!!!! I can't take my eyes off it!! ;D
Title: Re: Fundamentals
Post by: Ghost65 on June 29, 2012, 08:54:38 AM: Vets...newbs...knowledge is good.

Nice find Hevak. :)
Title: Re: Fundamentals
Post by: Goldfish on June 29, 2012, 10:23:08 AM: Just when I thought I had seen every Xterra related site, along comes something new. Nice find.
Title: Re: Fundamentals - New Members Check In Here
Post by: FrankB on June 29, 2012, 09:27:48 PM: I agree. Nice find.
Title: Re: Fundamentals - New Members Check In Here
Post by: HEVAK on June 30, 2012, 09:07:13 AM: This guy must be a heavily decorated boy scout. HE IS READY!!

http://xterra101.com/trailgear.htm

How many of these can you check off your list??
Title: Re: Fundamentals - New Members Check In Here
Post by: MaxPower on June 30, 2012, 07:03:06 PM: All that stuff and yet no frisbee.
Title: Re: Fundamentals - New Members Check In Here
Post by: Bobby B. on July 01, 2012, 06:23:33 PM: Quote from: MaxPower on June 30, 2012, 07:03:06 PM
All that stuff and yet no frisbee.

I know, right?

Priorities.
Title: Re: Fundamentals - New Members Check In Here
Post by: SuperSlideStyle on July 03, 2012, 08:17:40 PM: Wow, it IS a great site. Very informative.
Title: Re: Fundamentals - New Members Check In Here
Post by: GreenGoon on September 06, 2012, 02:29:40 PM: Sooo there seems to be a ton of "I'm new here" threads but I'd like to avoid starting another one. Since this "Fundamentals - New Members Check In Here" thread is pinned to the top. I'll check in here.

My name is Tom, I'm a ham we6dgr, and I am Bro-J Ron's little brother.

I've had my Xterra since I moved to the mountains 8 years ago and I've lurked on the site a bit, but I work most weekends so I've never gotten involved. Ron and the other guys from ACORA got me more into wheelin' but I don't have the prettiest rig by any means. Ron had a great time with you guys and told me that I should jump on the forum.

This year my wife and I decided we are going to keep my car instead of buying new, and turn it into a quality rig. (That's the first step right?)

I look forward to meeting you all some time.
Title: Re: Fundamentals - New Members Check In Here
Post by: Ghost65 on September 06, 2012, 06:31:26 PM: Welcome Tom!
Title: Re: Fundamentals - New Members Check In Here
Post by: BrO-J on September 06, 2012, 06:37:03 PM: Quote from: GreenGoonX on September 06, 2012, 02:29:40 PM
Sooo there seems to be a ton of "I'm new here" threads but I'd like to avoid starting another one. Since this "Fundamentals - New Members Check In Here" thread is pinned to the top. I'll check in here.

My name is Tom, I'm a ham we6dgr, and I am Bro-J Ron's little brother.

I've had my Xterra since I moved to the mountains 8 years ago and I've lurked on the site a bit, but I work most weekends so I've never gotten involved. Ron and the other guys from ACORA got me more into wheelin' but I don't have the prettiest rig by any means. Ron had a great time with you guys and told me that I should jump on the forum.

This year my wife and I decided we are going to keep my car instead of buying new, and turn it into a quality rig. (That's the first step right?)

I look forward to meeting you all some time.

I'm pretty sure I'll be the one wrenching on it to make it a quality rig... I suggest we start with the front dana44. Once Tom gathers the parts I'll build it.
Title: Re: Fundamentals - New Members Check In Here
Post by: MaxPower on September 06, 2012, 07:27:18 PM: Quote from: BrO-J on September 06, 2012, 06:37:03 PM
I'm pretty sure I'll be the one wrenching on it to make it a quality rig... I suggest we start with the front dana44. Once Tom gathers the parts I'll build it.

Do you want to be my brother too? Sounds like you are going to build a nice rig!
Title: Re: Fundamentals - New Members Check In Here
Post by: GreenGoon on September 07, 2012, 07:41:24 AM: It will be nice but will take time...

Stupid me went a bought a house instead of focusing on my rig ::)

And Ron... we'll both be turning the wrenches.
Title: Re: Fundamentals - New Members Check In Here
Post by: RBduffer on September 07, 2012, 02:26:23 PM: Welcome Tom and Bro. You know what they... The family that wheels together, doesn't fight as much at Thanksgiving.
And congrats on the House Tom. What area do you live.
Title: Re: Fundamentals - New Members Check In Here
Post by: GreenGoon on September 07, 2012, 07:58:46 PM: Thanks for being so welcoming everyone.

I'm in the high desert in Pinon Hills. Lots of dirt roads, there are some days you need a good rig just to get to and from the house.
Title: Re: Fundamentals - New Members Check In Here
Post by: pranaam on September 30, 2012, 11:45:29 AM: Good read. Always trying to stay in the bottom of the truck mindset when off road. Wish I was there more.