ZuZoo dates now official...mark your calandars and be there!

Registered today, but didn't see anything for the VX run on the registration page. Is that something I have to sign up for here? I'm a total newb to 4WD vehicles so I tried to go with the easiest trails to get my feet wet.

Wed: 3-D
Thu: Top of the World
Fri: No trail, resting, enjoying the campground (cause I didn't want to attempt any of the trails on this day, Cliffhanger sounds like a bit too much for me)
Sat: Fins & Things

I'm one of those who really doesn't want to bang up the ol' VX. I love this vehicle, it's awesome.

Oh, one more thing: I guess I'm gonna get a CB for this, any recommendations? Both for the unit and antenna and where/how to mount it?

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Originally Posted by WyldWeasel

Registered today, but didn't see anything for the VX run on the registration page. Is that something I have to sign up for here? I'm a total newb to 4WD vehicles so I tried to go with the easiest trails to get my feet wet.

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Thats because it's an "unofficial" run, kindly organized by Todd Adams. IIRC, there is a signup for it somewhere around here. Obviously, I do not run on that as I do not own a VX, but a cousin Amigo. :p

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Wed: 3-D
Thu: Top of the World
Fri: No trail, resting, enjoying the campground (cause I didn't want to attempt any of the trails on this day, Cliffhanger sounds like a bit too much for me)
Sat: Fins & Things

I'm one of those who really doesn't want to bang up the ol' VX. I love this vehicle, it's awesome.

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Good choices, that should give you quite a flavor for the Moab area. Although two excellent choices for you on Friday would be Cliffhanger, it has been downgraded in recent years, and that has Fernando leading who is one of the best trail leaders out there. Im confident in that choice for you.
Second choice is Poison Spider Mesa, with Randii leading that, I dont see an issue there either. I know the VX is up to the challenge, and after a couple days of playing. I would imagine you will be too. :thumbup:

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Oh, one more thing: I guess I'm gonna get a CB for this, any recommendations? Both for the unit and antenna and where/how to mount it?

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I have the Cobra ST75WX, and the remote unit is installed under the console with the unit hung from the sunroof gutter with a clip.
http://www.cobra.com/shop_image/prod...21ef98ebb1.jpg
Under $100
http://www.palcoelectronics.com/pe90.htm

with one of these:
http://www.walcottcb.com/images/MH20.jpg
any truck stop will have them or go to:
www.walcottcb.com

For the antenna, a magnetic mount on the roof works pretty well. tough on the VX with all the lower body cladding.

Todd has also posted a link to CB sources in this thread IIRC.

I ordered mine here. This was the cheapest place I found. The service was great. With regular ground shipping it was at my door in 4 days for a total of $102 (included shipping and insurance). I am ordering a 'Lil Wilson antenna as recomened by Todd.
The VX run is as said an unofficial run that Todd hosts. It is a great way to get to know the cappabilities of your VXand meet a lot of fellow VXers. You can add your name by clicking on the link at the top of the home page just so everyone knows you'll be there. There will be a post shortly, I'm sure, with the meeting time and place. Todd is probably quite busy right now since his club is the organization putting on the Easter Jeep Safari which he is a participant.
Looks like we will have a good turnout this year!

I should also note that I am a totally newb to CB's in general. Any recommendations as how best to educate myself on CB etiquette/operation/licensing requirements, etc.?

Cobra includes a nice little book that has the basics.

Scott - any chance we could get a 'countdown' module on the homepage?

-biju.

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Originally Posted by Todd Adams

OK I have decided what trail we are going to do but I am not going to tell. Instead I going to make it a contest for the first one to guess it right.
Here are a few clues. Oh and since I have given enough clues to come up with the exact route that is the answer I expect not just the trail name.


1. Even if you have done this trail before I guarantee it will be different as only one that has gotten lost in the area many times as I have knows where the neat things are.
2. The trail is rated almost but not quite a 4 so there may be some straps or even winches used.
3. There may be more than one short walk involved to witness a famous duality and not so famous heart stopper.
4. Not so long ago the way back to town was blocked but now there is a way under.

So what will the prize be? I haven’t figured that out yet.
Todd

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Here is another clue. This was shot at Easter Safari this year.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...07678852603943
One of the three (that I can remember) major obstacles on the trail I am planning on. If it looks to hard, let me know. :eek:
Todd

Is that do-able w/an unlifted, slightly larger tired(265/70-16) VX ?
I'm up for most anything that doesn't include body damage, & am thinking I might still have time to put an inch or two of lift on it before Moab.
I'm aware that without larger diam. tires, a lift isn't going to give the axles much more clearance.
My previous off road experience only includes wheeling at Badlands, a trip to the top of Hualalai on the Big Island(from what I can tell, probably about 3-3.5...done in a stock chev. 3/4 ton PU) & some playing in the mud here in the "great FLAT north".
Thanks for any input,
Ldub

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Originally Posted by Todd Adams

Here is another clue. This was shot at Easter Safari this year.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...07678852603943
One of the three (that I can remember) major obstacles on the trail I am planning on. If it looks to hard, let me know. :eek:
Todd

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Ooh, ooh, I think I know! Are you gonna give everyone a wedgie? :p

!*GULP*!

Um, I'm with LDUB. Is that doable in a near stock VX? I mean - I'll give it a whirl (what the hell, that's what I'm there for!!), but YIKES... Looks like it will get the blood pumping for sure!

How many moon buggies will have winches on this run?

-biju.

Wooooooo-Whoooooooo! This is going to be fun!
Peace.
Tom

p.s.
Can someone post the address to where I need to send my payment for ZUZU? I signed up but I it will not allow me to use paypal or go where the address is.

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Originally Posted by Ldub

Is that do-able w/an unlifted, slightly larger tired(265/70-16) VX ?
Ldub

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I would say, absolutely. Todd is a good spotter and very competent leader and as such, I would not see an issue with it.
I remember my first trip to Moab 3 months after having the Amigo and being VERY green myself. Todd led us through Seven Mile Rim and provided lots of tips, pointers, spotting and assistance in general to make us feel comfortable.

These vehicles (Isuzu in general, but the short 92" wheelbase of the Vehicross makes a big difference on a lot of obstacles like this) are very capable and you will surprise yourself with what you can do in them. The traction that slickrock offers is simply amazing.

Most I see happening there is a little bit of scraping on the skid plates, etc. Trust your spotter and have fun! We never put anyone or their vehicle in a position to be intentionally damaged. Yes it can and does happen occasionally (I would say <20%), but the skills of our staff helps greatly to minimize that possibility. Rest assured that we will do everything within our power to get you through the trail with minimal issue.

And the other thing, unless you've been on both sides of the strap/winch, you really havent been wheelin. That or not tryin hard enough. :p

Keith

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Originally Posted by biju

!*GULP*!

Um, I'm with LDUB. Is that doable in a near stock VX? I mean - I'll give it a whirl (what the hell), but YIKES. Looks like it will get the blood pumping for sure!

How many moon buggies will have winches on this run?

-biju.

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That's the spirit!

Funny thing on the winch subject... In the 6 years Ive been out there 'Zu Zoo and crawloween runs... I think I have only seen the winch cable spooled out a handful of times on the "normal" trails mostly on Hells Gate and Escalator of Hells Revenge. Typically a strap is all thats needed.

Now for some of the extreme runs (Upper Helldorado, Proving Grounds, Coyote, Pickle, Area BFE), its a different story. :cool:

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Originally Posted by tomdietrying

Wooooooo-Whoooooooo! This is going to be fun!
Peace.
Tom

p.s.
Can someone post the address to where I need to send my payment for ZUZU? I signed up but I it will not allow me to use paypal or go where the address is.

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Try this link:
http://www.zuzoo.org/registration/thankyou.shtml

The one that comes up after your registration.

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Originally Posted by Jay Dunford

Ooh, ooh, I think I know! Are you gonna give everyone a wedgie? :p

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Nope, wrong trail.
Todd

I'm thinking its somewhere in Utah! Thats about as close to guess as I have...and it NOT Poison Spider, Metal Masher, Kane Creek, Hotel Rock, or Gold Bar Rim. I've been on them and don't recall that obstacle. :bwgy:
But I can't wait to find out and give it a go!

Todd, where and when are we meeting up for the VX run?

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I'm thinking its somewhere in Utah! Thats about as close to guess as I have...and it NOT Poison Spider, Metal Masher, Kane Creek, Hotel Rock, or Gold Bar Rim. I've been on them and don't recall that obstacle. :bwgy:
But I can't wait to find out and give it a go!

Todd, where and when are we meeting up for the VX run?

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We will be leaving Portal Campground at 8:00 AM Tuesday May 16th.

Even though this is a regular named EJS trail I will be taking you to spots not normally visited. So plan for a long day. I suspect we will get back to the campground around dinnertime.

From the clues, it seems like Gemini Bridges/Bull Canyon area is a reasonable choice, but neither of those trails are worthy of a 4 rating or 3 obstacles. Ill be interested to see what it is, and how yall fair.

Ill be in camp on Saturday 5/13, so let me know if ya need anything.

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Originally Posted by biju

!*GULP*!

Um, I'm with LDUB. Is that doable in a near stock VX? I mean - I'll give it a whirl (what the hell, that's what I'm there for!!), but YIKES... Looks like it will get the blood pumping for sure!

How many moon buggies will have winches on this run?

-biju.

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If it instills any reassurance, I have a winch on my VX and Linda will be following us with one as well.
Todd

Being a total newb to the 4WD thing, where does one purchase a strap?

Any local 4X shop should have them.

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Being a total newb to the 4WD thing, where does one purchase a strap?

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Support our own... call up Matt @ Indy4x
http://independent4x.com/item.jhtml;...0&PRID=1250593

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Support our own... call up Matt @ Indy4x
http://independent4x.com/item.jhtml;...0&PRID=1250593

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You will also need one of these to attach it to your rear eye.

http://independent4x.com/item.html?U...50&PRID=940138
Never even think about a strap with hooks. Very dangerous.
Todd

In a post last year, Mike had this to say... To motivate people for the event... 23 days.

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My apologies, in advance, to those of you with dial up. I couldn't budge any more on the quality of the music.

Turn it up loud.
See You In May
5.61meg, Windows Media Video (wmv) format

And I decided to add another video/slideshow of some memorable moments over the years:

Moab Slideshow
(WARNING: lyrics not even remotely safe for work. If you've ever heard some of Crystal Method's music, you'll understand)
6.3meg, Windows Media Video (wmv) format

Right-click that link and choose "Save As..." if you want to keep it.

Enjoy
:D

[image]http://www.planetbantz.com/imghost/isuzu/032705doublewhammy.jpg[/image]

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From 4x4wire
some traffic snarles that you might need to know about...
Just something to be aware of:

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Moab Main Street

Project Web site: www.udot.utah.gov/moabmainstreet

Project includes the complete reconstruction of Moab Main Street from 300 South to 200 North and pavement rehabilitation from Overlook Road to 500 North. Some utility lines will also be replaced.

Work is complete from 200 North to 100 South and has been suspended until May 1 when crews will return to work from 100 South to 300 South. Pavement rehabilitation activities from Overlook Road to 500 North will also resume on May 1. Construction is expected to wrap up by August 2006. During construction, traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction through the work zone. Motorists can expect a reduced speed limit and moderate delays. All business accesses will remain open. Expected completion: August 2006. (RT)


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For those coming from the west on I-70

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I-70 from Floy Wash to Crescent Junction (U.S. 191)

Project includes the mill, recycle, and new pavement overlay of this section of Interstate 70 northwest of Moab.

Beginning the week of April 17, crews will mill 1.5 inches of asphalt off the top of the road, mill and recycle 3 inches of pavement, and place 3.5 inches of new asphalt on the road. During construction, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction through the work zone. Motorists can expect a reduced speed limit and moderate delays. Expected completion: August 2006. (FJ)


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U.S. 191 from MP 147-151 North of Moab

Project includes the addition of southbound passing lanes, the roto-mill of existing lanes, and a full-width overlay.

Crews will begin work April 17 and will reduce traffic to one lane in alternating directions as directed by flggers and pilot cars. Motorists should expect delays of up to 15 minutes. Expected completion: summer, 2006. (FJ)


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Just an FYI for your planning pleasure.


See everyone there!

Looks like it could be a warm one unless some coolrain moves through!
Moab weather

Wow, am I behind... thankfully, Keith has been doing an awesome job getting the updates out! I've been travelling for business and just basically working too much and too often, but I am STOKED about Moab, and it wil be great to see the VX contingent yet again. Seems like there will be about ten VXs, which always gives me a chance to watch townfolkd double-take, gawk, and gape at vehicles they've never seen before. That's pretty impressive, considering how many truly odd vehicles pass through Moab in any given year.

Keith and Anita hit the highlights -- Moab 'Zu Zoo is a good place to get a feel for what your Isuzu can really do, and the event staff works really hard to keep everyone close to their comfort zone, and generally outside the damage zone. In most every case where a vehicle has been damaged, it has still been within the driver's comfort zone... some of us play on the tough stuff, knowing that it may leave an impression on our sheet metal! :p

I can't imagine 'retiring from Moab' like Bob and Anita have done, but I respect that they have been there and done that, and hope to bump into them elsewhere. In the meantime, tho, every third weekend in May, you'll be able to find me in Moab... this year, with my own actual truck! :D

See you there!

Randii

Just thought I would throw out a post here as we are a week away from the event...

And just to get you a little more enticed, as though that's needed... I mean it's MOAB, if you aren't stoked by now, I don't think there is any hope for ya... :p

A new sub-event that was attempted last year, was met with such positive response, that we decided to expand it and make it a bit more fun this year.

Geophotocaching.
What is it you say? Well simple really. A list of coordinates and clues are handed out. Utilizing your GPS you navigate to the location of the coordinates and attempt to decipher the clue as to what the photo goal is at each location. Each location is weighted upon difficult of clue, location and terrain. The more difficult, the higher the point total is for that location.
Your clock starts upon receipt of your registration packet and ends Saturday as specified by the rules.

Saturday is going to be fantastic as there will be the early/short trail runs followed by:

The will also be the 'Zuzoopaluza again on Saturday afternoon which is shaping up to be a great time again. The events will be:
* Show n shine - self explanatory ('Zu show off)
* Spotters Challenge - you are blindfolded and guided through a cone course by a spotter's audible commands.
* Duck Hunt - Tests your vehicle placement knowledge
* Rescue - Rescue a stuck rig

Then of course there will be the BBQ/Banquet in the early evening.

I know I am stoked, what say you?

Keith Ellingford
Moab 'Zu Zoo IX Trailmaster

I am SO ready for some time off & SO amped up for Zuzu.
Finally getting to the bottom of my "to do" list...only a couple things that aren't gonna happen this year. Like a 2" lift, rock sliders & some sort of skid plate under the engine oil pan.
Oh well, being a Moab first timer I should take it a little easy this year & come back next year with a better understanding of whus what.
Oh, BTW, Happy B-lated B-Day trailboss LOCO! ;party:

Thanks for the note! :cool:

With your trail selections, I dont foresee an issue with that rig and your "missed out mods" You probably wont even miss em. :)

I hope you have the opportunity to stay through Saturday, its gonna be a rockin time.

3 days til the VX run!!!!!!

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10-20% chance of rain almost every day. Some light rain would help keep things cooler and cut down the dust!
See you all there!

Well, it's looking like I might have to wait till ZuZoo X to met this crowd. Went out to start my VX last night and it wouldn't start. Basic troubleshooting revealed no spark. So called for a rollback to take it to my mechanic late last night. Now, how soon he can get it in and then wait for any parts that are need might very well put an end to our 3pm Wed. departure. Guess its just as well now instead of in the middle of nowhere.

Yep, it's official, we won't be there this year, (And Joe Black, was really looking forward to having a look at that bridge) Something shorted out and blew the PCM Main relay. (If you get enough Kentucky's finest in me, I'll tell you the real story) Anyway, 3rd week in May, Right? Will plan on making it for the whole week next year. Maybe by the end of the week I will shed the training wheels and try a 4.0 trail. Was really looking forward to it. Now I hope I can get the tee shirts we ordered.