Welcome Guest!!

Welcome to SCCX, for full access to the forums, please register and join our community, it's free.

Author Topic: New around here  (Read 9778 times)

RattFink27

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Location: Menifee, CA
  • Posts: 47
  • 4wd Pts: 2
    • 2007 Xterra S
New around here
« on: January 13, 2015, 10:49:11 PM »
Greetings everyone!

I just moved out to SoCal a few months ago and i'm new to Xterra's and new to California.  For the last few years I have been stationed overseas and the Air Force finally decided to send me back to the states.  So here I am in the Inland Empire assigned to the KC-135's at March ARB.  Currently I'm driving an 07 stock Xterra X.  It's got just under 75k miles on it and i'm looking to start modding.  I'm hoping to meet up with everyone and start exploring the trails.

Also, if anyone knows any good mountain bike trails around here, let me know!

Thanks guys and I hope to see you around!

Cheers

Ghost65

  • Old-Schooler
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Location: East of You
  • Posts: 862
  • 4wd Pts: -476
    • 2019 Ready Mix Taco
Re: New around here
« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2015, 05:27:23 AM »
Welcome to SoCal!

'07's are great years...is your rig a 4x4?

Modding is great...but leads to the dreaded EWS.  ::)

Lots of mountain biking in Orange and San Diego counties, hit up Lake Hodges North here in San Diego for some fun trails and great scenery.

Hope to see you out on the trail!

John/GhostX
KD6DCI

Once again, I must state for the record: We are not a club, we are enablers for your addiction.

RattFink27

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Location: Menifee, CA
  • Posts: 47
  • 4wd Pts: 2
    • 2007 Xterra S
Re: New around here
« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2015, 06:48:09 AM »
Thanks for the quick reply. Yes, my X is 4 wheel drive. Haha that was a huge benefitting factor for me buying it. Even with the stock set up I'm impressed with what I've thrown at it so far. Sedona and a few trails in Prescott, AZ were no problem for me at all.

First up on the modding list is a OME two inch lift: http://nissteclifts.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=58950&category_id=173&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=72

Normally I'd go to the base hobby shop, but unfortunately March is too small to have one. Is a lift necessary, or can I do this on jack stands? 

Any and all help/advice is greatly appreciated.

CAWoody

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Location: Evergreen, CO
  • Posts: 970
  • 4wd Pts: 72
    • 2018 Toyota Tacoma (Really miss the X)
Re: New around here
« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2015, 07:07:52 AM »
Welcome from the OC. 

That lift kit is definitely a driveway job.  There are several of us in the area that are more then willing to help with the swap (tool and/or location) if you need it.
Be careful when you follow the masses..... sometimes the "M" is silent.

Jayrat

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Location: SAN DIEGO / WPG
  • Posts: 1617
  • 4wd Pts: -667
  • FLBLFY
    • 2013 X
Re: New around here
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2015, 07:29:48 AM »
Welcome to the desert, check out Valley of the Moon
You can pick your nose & you can pick your friends,   But you can't wipe your friends under the couch

steve c

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Location: Placentia
  • Posts: 1303
  • 4wd Pts: -1577
    • 2012 Pro4Steve
Re: New around here
« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2015, 08:34:48 AM »
Welcome from N. Orange County. 

Will you be joining us on our Bradshaw Trail run in late February?

It will be a great opportunity to meet some people.
Steve - KK6OFL

ERMAHGERD CLICK ME  <--- (Build Thread Linky)

steve c

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Location: Placentia
  • Posts: 1303
  • 4wd Pts: -1577
    • 2012 Pro4Steve
Re: New around here
« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2015, 08:41:31 AM »

Also, if anyone knows any good mountain bike trails around here, let me know!


I would download Strava to your smartphone and use the GPS to locate some local trails.  *Most of the trails in the area are probably on their.  Just don't become a

Also, you're reasonably close to Sycamore Canyon and Hudla Crooks

I would also encourage you to check out www.socaltrailriders.org.  All though the site has declined in participation lately, it's still a great resource for socal MTB.  Their Facebook group is pretty active if you're into that sort of thing. 
Steve - KK6OFL

ERMAHGERD CLICK ME  <--- (Build Thread Linky)

GreenGoon

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Location: High Desert
  • Posts: 596
  • 4wd Pts: 38
    • SAS'd 2000 X
Re: New around here
« Reply #7 on: January 14, 2015, 11:26:50 AM »
Welcome from the High Desert.
WE6DGR

xxSVxx

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Location: Oceanside, CA
  • Posts: 1479
  • 4wd Pts: 10093
  • Something inspiring, witty and funny goes here
    • 2010 BAMF version
Re: New around here
« Reply #8 on: January 14, 2015, 11:47:57 AM »
Welcome from San Clemente!!

RattFink27

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Location: Menifee, CA
  • Posts: 47
  • 4wd Pts: 2
    • 2007 Xterra S
Re: New around here
« Reply #9 on: January 14, 2015, 05:51:25 PM »
Quote
Welcome from the OC. 

That lift kit is definitely a driveway job.  There are several of us in the area that are more then willing to help with the swap (tool and/or location) if you need it.

Awesome to hear!  I may be hitting you up in the near future for the classic beer/help exchange program  ;D

Quote
Welcome from N. Orange County. 

Will you be joining us on our Bradshaw Trail run in late February?

It will be a great opportunity to meet some people.

That looks like a lot of fun.  Ya, count me in as going!  I'll post in the link to make it official.  Looks like its time to get a CB radio.  I'll have to go through the forum and see what brands work the best for people.

Quote
I would download Strava to your smartphone and use the GPS to locate some local trails.  *Most of the trails in the area are probably on their.  Just don't become a stravasshole!

Also, you're reasonably close to Sycamore Canyon and Hudla Crooks. 

I would also encourage you to check out www.socaltrailriders.org.  All though the site has declined in participation lately, it's still a great resource for socal MTB.  Their Facebook group is pretty active if you're into that sort of thing.

It's funny that you say that cause the guys that i ride with from work use strava and i'm always calling them stravassholes. I actually rode Sycamore today, but with a beer and mexican food combo in my stomach, the ride was cut short.  I'll have to check out Hudla Crooks, sounds fun.  Thanks for the website, i'll definitely have to check it out. 

Everybody else, thanks for the greetings, looking forward to hitting the trails and putting faces to names. 

steve c

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Location: Placentia
  • Posts: 1303
  • 4wd Pts: -1577
    • 2012 Pro4Steve
Re: New around here
« Reply #10 on: January 14, 2015, 06:03:22 PM »
Also, it's customary around here to post pics of your truck.  It's kind of our thing, you know trucks :D
Steve - KK6OFL

ERMAHGERD CLICK ME  <--- (Build Thread Linky)

RattFink27

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Location: Menifee, CA
  • Posts: 47
  • 4wd Pts: 2
    • 2007 Xterra S
Re: New around here
« Reply #11 on: January 14, 2015, 06:20:56 PM »
Also, it's customary around here to post pics of your truck.  It's kind of our thing, you know trucks :D

Lol you don't say...

I'll get some pics up when I get a photo bucket account. Unless there's an easier way of loading them. I'll look into it. Pics are on the way, I promise. Haha

RattFink27

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Location: Menifee, CA
  • Posts: 47
  • 4wd Pts: 2
    • 2007 Xterra S
Re: New around here
« Reply #12 on: January 14, 2015, 06:58:41 PM »
As promised, here are a few pics of my ride and my rig...
[/URL]
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb111/Special_ed_ted/20141018_101715.jpg
New around here

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb111/Special_ed_ted/20140917_151446.jpg
New around here

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb111/Special_ed_ted/20140917_150756.jpg
New around here

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb111/Special_ed_ted/FB_IMG_1411575531462.jpg
New around here
[/img]http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb111/Special_ed_ted/20140917_152605.jpg
New around here

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb111/Special_ed_ted/20141128_170701.jpg
New around here

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb111/Special_ed_ted/20140917_151421.jpg
New around here

knightrider

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Location: San Diego, CA
  • Posts: 2522
  • 4wd Pts: 228
    • 2016 Pro4x
Re:
« Reply #13 on: January 14, 2015, 10:32:36 PM »
So stock, much low, so doge
Jordan - K6XTE
2012 Knight Armor Xterra Pro-4X - Sold :(
2016 GunMetal Frontier Pro-4X with AT Summit

JFanaselle

  • BOD
  • Hero Member
  • ******
  • Location: Murrieta, CA
  • Posts: 2351
  • 4wd Pts: 12000
    • 2010 Xterra S 4x4
Re: New around here
« Reply #14 on: January 15, 2015, 06:41:19 AM »
Welcome from Murrieta. I'm just right down the road from March and see those 135s flying over my house from time to time. They don't usually loop down this far south, but sometimes they do.

In fact, I was watching a 135 do some touch and go-s a few times while I was waiting to watch a "heavy" come in on Tuesday night. It was supposed to be a 747-400 "Dreamlifter," but when it showed up, it was was a regular 747 using the Dreamlifter's call sign. Oh well, you win some and lose some. :)

Anyway, welcome again and look forward to seeing you out there! :)

 


Powered by EzPortal