Midwest Isuzu Off Road Spring Run (Indiana)

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Originally posted by FIEND
I will most definately bring my strap if I make it out.I need to get a new one...that one is lookin bad...LOL.

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Please do. I think I can draw a map of auto-moto stores in my area with my eyes closed, but still no strap :mad: They just don't sell them, or maybe I am not looking where I am supposed to..

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got your e-mail Jay and I even replied...LOL.

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Now that's a surprise... LOL

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Hope to see everyone soon and wish me luck for tomorrow I go under the knife...LOL.

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Hey, take care of yourself, ok?
You ARE gonna be fine, you hear me? :yesg:
*keeping my fingers crosed*

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3 days

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We'll see you then!!!

yal

Ok, now back to business

Rich: yes, I'll be there at 5:00 AM. If it happens - and I am sure it will - that I will stop to get some coffee, would you like one? :)

Gill: LOL... I'll see you there then. Would you like coffee also? Something tells me you are going to need it more than every one of us. That is if you can settle for Dunkin Doughnuts...

doubledesign: I have a solution for you. Instead worrying if you are going to be late, just meet us in Hinsdale Oasis at I-294 (southbound).


BTW my basket didn’t work out :( I have to go for Load Warrior.
Unfortunately there is no way to mount BVG basket without cutting it, fabricating mounts, and then praying so it doesn’t fly away…

For those who have never met me I have placed a photo in my gallery to give you a small idea of what to expect.It just sux when everyone runs scared and starts screamin....LOL.

Hinsdale Oasis is 50 miles in the opposite direction I want to go. 50 miles = 30 min more sleep! I'll chance it. What time will you guys pull out?

9:30 am in front of the gate at Badlands, so I am guessing we want to be moving 9:45, but not later than 10 am. Just remeber Indiana is one hour ahead of us.

I PM'd you my cell # just in case.

FIEND: bwahahahahaha.... you are too modest ;)

So I need to be there at 8:30 my time. Grrr. less sleep! I'm bringing a friend with and he's worried he won't have any fun. Will we be able to each do a run? How does that stuff work?

Actually, we arn't ahead of you anymore are we??

http://www.time.gov

I would say its 8:41pm here and what time is it there?? But, that's kinda hard over the internet :)

Well boys & girls,
Looks like I'm going to keep with tradition and drive downstate Friday night after all. :rolleyes: See you there!

Oh, and by the way... Omega, you've got the coolest source of tires/4-wheel parts in your neck of the woods. http://www.4wheelparts.com/

We have to set up a meet and head there. I still need to get a spare tire & wheel from them. I figure, instead of having them ship it, I can use it as a reason to get together! Hmmmm?

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Originally posted by omegavx
Actually, we arn't ahead of you anymore are we??

http://www.time.gov

I would say its 8:41pm here and what time is it there?? But, that's kinda hard over the internet :)

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LOL... that's funny :)
so maybe we should rethink departure time?


doubledesign: check out some galleries, like mine, Rich's (AnalogVX) and Gill's (nocturnalVX) to get an idea what is going to happen. I guess you could switch behind the wheel with your buddy, but that's not the real idea. The point is to actually meet all of us, have some good time, see what's wheeling is all about.
And I think problem of your sleep is solved, since there is no time change... Tough it up a bit and you might actually like it ;)
Or talk to Gill, he is going the night before and gets some sleep at the motel. Maybe that wouldwork for you?

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Originally posted by omegavx
Actually, we arn't ahead of you anymore are we??

http://www.time.gov

I would say its 8:41pm here and what time is it there?? But, that's kinda hard over the internet :)

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THAT'S RIGHT! DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME!!!
yes, we are now the same time zone.

An hour more SLEEP!:p

PS...Oh and coffee sounds good yal!

PPS...Since we are now on the same time zone, we can meet 6:00am!

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Originally posted by FIEND
For those who have never met me I have placed a photo in my gallery to give you a small idea of what to expect.It just sux when everyone runs scared and starts screamin....LOL.

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Oh boy. :rolly:

OK
OmegaVX, when you posted at 8:41 it shows here you posted at 7:41 my time. So, I believe there is still an hour diference. Hmmmm....

I was looking at the wrong post time!
we are on the same time!!!!!! YES! 1 more hor of sleep. My buddy will appreciate that, since we'll be up late playing warcraft with the guys.

Look up Arandas tires. He will always give you a good deal. He has the same prices that I was able to find at the cheapest sites that looked legit. They don't have a website so use the phone book. He has a VX too. I just turned him onto the board. He's excited about it. He goes to the DUB shows and wins. I just ordered my summer wheels so this trip is the last hurrah for the bad boy MT's.

Gill, yeah just happens to be on the opposite side of town from me, so I dont get over there very much. A "shopping" meet sounds interesting, although I dont think we should call it that since it sounds to girly (no offense) for a 4x4 meet. Its on the east side of indy and most of us from other parts of the city try to stay away from that side of town, except ofcourse when we need a girl for the evening, or the weekend as john suggested :naughty: j/k

doubleadesign, yeah the whole forum time is deceptive because of the way the forum is setup you can change your post times around so it looks off. Thats why I posted the http://www.time.gov, you can see the exact time in each timezone no matter Daylight savings or no :)

Everyone, enjoy that extra hour of sleep, or can you really sleep with all the anticipation of the meet? You know your just gonna get up at the same time, go outside and try to do some last minute prep work on your trucks, don't you??

Its kinda funny, you guys sound all prepared for the meet. I still have to go get and install a CB, get a tow strap etc. Man am I way behind, I'm thinking the full size spare isn't gonna happen so I guess I'll have to buy one if I need it.

Kasia, I got your PM, your not butting in at all, just wanted to post the info for everyone. So far I will be picking john up. We're supposed to work out the details on friday, but I'll probably send an email about it tonight. Anicia is supposed to come if she can get away. She's willing to sit in the back, so no real problems in getting us all three there. Maybe you have an open seat for anicia so she isn't resigned to the backseat the whole time :)

John, you got mail!!!

Looks like one of those action shots from the movies. Guy comes flying over a hill and the stunt guy has to jump out of the way. BTW, I think this angle is one of the best profiles of the vx, really makes the front + fangs look mean coming down the hill.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...ds0037-med.jpg

I know how to prepare fot a triathlon but what do I bring to the meet? I've never done this before. Is there anything I should get at the auto supply store brfore Saturaday?

Thought you might like this.

http://doubleadesign.com/VX/fiend.gif

Ya'All, Don't know if I will be making it. I just got back from Chicago and my wife is giving me a hard time about leaving since we are moving next week!!!! Women!

If I don't make it, I will soon connect with some VX crew. I am feeling quite lonely out here in NC.

I wanted to say afew things about the quote that 4wheelparts is the best 4 wheel place. I know that there is one in Charlotte, NC and this is what I have to say.... I spent $2k on parts for my jeep, from springs, to seats, liner, push bars, pitman arms, steering columns, etc... All the accessories get in and I take the jeep in to have it all installed (because I don't have a garage to do it myself) and the freakin company calls me and said they can't cause the jeep has a spring over and they don't work on spring over lifts.... Holy Cow, it was their staff that came out, surveyed my car, recommended the correct solutions, and **** like that... And then they say they can't install any of it!!! PLuS, PLUS, PLUS, they recommended I sell the VX instead of mod it and spend the money I woud have spent lifing the VX and shiz to fix up my jeep!!!! F$*#&$'s

Just a few days!!!

omega: thx for helping John out. Just stick him in a back, and have you sis take the front seat. I think we can work something out if Anicia comes along. I will be happy to take one of them off your hands ;)

Btw, I took that pix :) Pretty cool, huh? I just don't get why is it so blurry...

doubledesign: check the whole tread. We talked about what to bring somewhere at the beginning.

2 days people!!! ;Db;

Home from surgery and ready to pass out but needed to check posts.

Gill 4 wheel parts suck.If you aren't driving1 of the "prefered" off roaders it's best not to deal with them.You can order off line though and it'll be fine but going to the store is hell.

DoubleA The fading skull is my avatar on the wire although Kasia says she didn't see it...where did you get that one?It looks like it shows up just fine.

Jay I love you man....nuff said.

Kasia.....you get me as usual so no gettin out of it.Who else screams like you going up and down those hills...lol.

Remember people take good pix especially of Omega and Double A...we dont' have them on the site yet....lol.

must sleep now...cya in 2 days

I don't have a full size spare! So I have to be careful and take a chance that everything will be fine. I'll look into a CB. With 1 day left I might be out of luck. I'll have my cell phone, some gatorade and a few Clif bars!

Fiend: I just found it on some forum. Not sure which now. thought of yours and grabbed it.

I did a quick search on Radio Shack.com and found one for $50. Great price but no time for an install. If there is a quick work around some one knows about, I mean quick. I'll pick one up. Otherwise please turn on those cells for my emergencies!

doubleadesign, I waited till the last minute to get my CB as well. I couldn't find the cobra remote power one that everyone recommended here, was gonna install it tonight myself. I had to have gone to like 8 stores, so finally I went back to radio shack, my first stop, and got their cb walkie-talkie. No hookup required, its like $99 and includes everything you need (ie: batter, AA battery casing, DC adapter for recharging etc.) The only thing you might consider buying along with it is a dc car adapater incase your battery runs out. Other then that, the only difference between the walkie and the unit you would actually install is the walkie gets about 3 miles and the installed unit gets about 5 miles. I figured I wouldn't need more then a few miles cause if I'm that far from everyone else then I'm screwed anyway. I also liked the fact that I wasn't tied to my truck and could use it anywhere.

John, lol, I LOVE YOU MAN :D

Ok, is it Kasha or Kasia?? Have I been butchering your name this whole time?? Anyway, was there any doubt I'd help a brother out??

Anyone know of any actual store that carries tow shackles?? I got my tow strap, but can't find any place that carrys shackles.

O.K. guys, 4wheel parts blows chunks (get rid of a VX for a heep?!? Yeah, right!)... however, I did get a great deal on the tire & wheel package, so I guess I'll just order the spare via their 800 # and do something else for our next non-off-roading meet. Yup, that's right I still didn't get a spare! Trusting the Powers that Be once again. Good thing the store at the Badlands carries Pro Comps!:goof:

Gill, thats three of us without full size spares. Hopfully we dont have a catastrophic tire failure :)

I know it costs alittle money, but what do you guys think about going to the 500 here in indy in may or maybe even the F1 in june?? Havn't been to a 500 race in about 8 years and havn't been to a f1 race at all. Was thinking about going this year, but havn't really decided. Ofcourse it doesn't really get us in out VX's or anything, but it might be cool.

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Originally posted by omegavx


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John, lol, I LOVE YOU MAN :D

Ok, is it Kasha or Kasia?? Have I been butchering your name this whole time?? Anyway, was there any doubt I'd help a brother out??

Anyone know of any actual store that carries tow shackles?? I got my tow strap, but can't find any place that carrys shackles.

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LOL Jay, you too? ;)

It is Kasia, and don't worry about it. As long as you don’t call me Sasha or something ridiculous like that, you can spell my name however you want :)

And NO! There was no doubt you'd help a brother. I just wanted to know if I can help somehow if it turned out you run into problems picking John up.

About shackles, I just got great idea from a salesman at local sporting goods store. So simple it hit me in the head really hard. Try any rental company with moving trucks - Haul or something in this matter. I am going to check it out tomorrow. I myself am having problem to find tow strap, that's why I asked John to bring his.

I found tow straps at alot of places finally got a 5 1/2 ton one at meijer. They also had them at autozone, pepboys, walmart and believe it or not target. I'll try the uhaul places tomorrow to see if they have any shackles, but I havn't been to one store, vehicle related or not that had any. Couldn't even find a smaller ATV shackle. Maybe I'm just not looking in the right place or somthing.

btw, sorry about the name. People always spell my name incorrectly its "Jayseph" and almost everyone tries to correct it like I misspelled it or it was a typo or somthing. They're always like, you mean "Joseph" right?? LIke I dont know my name, so I just get everyone to call me Jay and its easier.

I live by Soldier Field on prairie ave. I might be going if any body from Chi-town wants to meet up and follow each other down.

I'll meet up with you. You tell me where. I'm up north from you so we could meet near UIC off Roosevelt. Maybe at the Jewel near the expressway on the east side.

Can't wait to meet all the new VXers that are willing to get 'em dirty! You will love playing in the sand/quary/mud, and next year we will have a convoy to Zu Zoo VIII, right? That means you too John!!! By the way... if anybody wants my cell # (just in case) e-mail me. This is gonna ROCK! Otherwise, get down to the Badlands & turn on CB13. See you tomorrow!

I owned a Jeep for quite a few years (great auto really) and have done a ton of wheeling in Colorado and Moab.... I am really looking forward to seeing a new part of the country with the new car, seeing how the VX performs wheeling, making some new friends....(sniff)....I don't know any of you, but I love you all so much already (sniff sniff)

HEHEHEHEHE - Any way. I will have a PC and a digital camera, my VX not lifted or a full size spare, but wiling to get agressive if needed.... HOT DOG PEOPLE!! This is gonna be fun. Again - I am at the Red Lion in Lafayette and will see all of you tomorrow. PM me if you want my cell... I already have a couple from the list.

Darrin

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Originally posted by doubleadesign
I was looking at the wrong post time!
we are on the same time!!!!!! YES! 1 more hor of sleep. My buddy will appreciate that, since we'll be up late playing warcraft with the guys.

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Did I hear LAN?

Omega I am going to call you here in an hour so this is going to be redundant but maybe others can use the info.

For tow shackles go to TSC.Tractor Supply Company....they have everything you could want...even have a highlift(not named highlift) for about 40 bucks.They have every size you could ever want of shackles.If you can't find a TSC go to Thrifty Supply in Brownsburg.Those are the best places I know of.

As for CB's you are missing the obvious....go to the truck stop.Jay there are several around the city and 2 on the west side.Great prices and REALLY good models.After all,CB's are a truckers best friend...lol.

See you all tomorrow.

I'm going to add to John's post for us in the Chicago area. Try Farm and Fleet for a shackle.
I got mine from Indy4x4, but it's a little late for mail order!
I am getting my VX ready to go now. I got a mandatory lunch meeting and have to work tonoght so I'm trying to avoid the last minute stuff in the morning. See ya all tomorrow!!!

lol, ok so driving around yesturday I had to have passed at least 4 truck stops and never once thought to stop and look for a CB. I even needed gas at one point and stopped at a station across the street from a truck stop. Anyway, I got the walkie one and I think its gonna work out really well, I wont be tied to my truck with it, I can take it anywhere.

I'll head out to Thrifty Supply in alittle bit to pick up a shackle. I knew there had to be a place around that had them just couldn't think what store would carry them. BTW, there is a TSC on this side of town, its in plainfield, alittle farther south.

Rich, everything is about last minute for me :)

We can meet at the dominicks parking lot on roosevelt that is close to the expressway. Name a time.

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Rich, everything is about last minute for me :)

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Yea, but the great thing about off road meets is you don't have to detail your truck!