It was a great day....had a lot of fun. Even better for not crashing, rolling over or dying on Diaper hill
It's a good thing the Jeeps got roll cages too!!
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| Author: | Fiachra [ Sun Jan 11, 2015 12:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEXterra Northern eXposure Run 2015 @ Gremlin Graveyard, |
For sure, different place in winter. Did it in '13 more snow and lots of ice. Glad Mike is getting out there again! I'll be glad to get back out myself. |
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| Author: | MainerX [ Sun Jan 11, 2015 12:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEXterra Northern eXposure Run 2015 @ Gremlin Graveyard, |
I swear that stump came out of nowhere. |
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| Author: | TacoDudeGuy [ Sun Jan 11, 2015 2:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEXterra Northern eXposure Run 2015 @ Gremlin Graveyard, |
Had a great time, it was nice to meet and wheel with a new group! |
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| Author: | patchy [ Sun Jan 11, 2015 3:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEXterra Northern eXposure Run 2015 @ Gremlin Graveyard, |
Hey guys. Had an awesome time yesterday. Thanks everyone who hosted and attended. Looking forward to the next run. |
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| Author: | DirtySocks [ Sun Jan 11, 2015 3:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEXterra Northern eXposure Run 2015 @ Gremlin Graveyard, |
It was a great day....had a lot of fun. Even better for not crashing, rolling over or dying on Diaper hill It's a good thing the Jeeps got roll cages too!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | DirtySocks [ Sun Jan 11, 2015 3:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEXterra Northern eXposure Run 2015 @ Gremlin Graveyard, |
MainerX wrote: I swear that stump came out of nowhere. There's always that one guy who gets stuck on a stump at GG..... It was your turn Jordan.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | TacoDudeGuy [ Sun Jan 11, 2015 7:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEXterra Northern eXposure Run 2015 @ Gremlin Graveyard, |
DirtySocks wrote: MainerX wrote: I swear that stump came out of nowhere. There's always that one guy who gets stuck on a stump at GG..... It was your turn Jordan.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Its ok, at least you didnt get stuck like myself before we even got to the "starting spot", i think i have to trade my tacoma in for a nissan |
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| Author: | Bass4Runner [ Sun Jan 11, 2015 7:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEXterra Northern eXposure Run 2015 @ Gremlin Graveyard, |
DirtySocks wrote: It was a great day....had a lot of fun. Even better for not crashing, rolling over or dying on Diaper hill It's a good thing the Jeeps got roll cages too!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I needed a change after that myself!!! I felt so hopeless and scared for you guys, So glad it ended the way it did. That hill lives up to the name for sure. That damn tree has it out for us.. I'm sure of it. 
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| Author: | Bass4Runner [ Sun Jan 11, 2015 7:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEXterra Northern eXposure Run 2015 @ Gremlin Graveyard, |
TacoDudeGuy wrote: i think i have to trade my tacoma in for a nissan You wash your mouth out right now!! Young man.... 
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| Author: | TacoDudeGuy [ Sun Jan 11, 2015 10:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEXterra Northern eXposure Run 2015 @ Gremlin Graveyard, |
Bass4Runner wrote: TacoDudeGuy wrote: i think i have to trade my tacoma in for a nissan You wash your mouth out right now!! Young man.... Haha, i never would, but dont tell the "other guys", im trying to suck up so i can come to the next meet |
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| Author: | TKX [ Mon Jan 12, 2015 6:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEXterra Northern eXposure Run 2015 @ Gremlin Graveyard, |
Bass4Runner wrote: DirtySocks wrote: It was a great day....had a lot of fun. Even better for not crashing, rolling over or dying on Diaper hill It's a good thing the Jeeps got roll cages too!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I needed a change after that myself!!! I felt so hopeless and scared for you guys, So glad it ended the way it did. That hill lives up to the name for sure. That damn tree has it out for us.. I'm sure of it. So,what happened? Looks like you had just enough snow to make it interesting. |
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| Author: | Bass4Runner [ Mon Jan 12, 2015 7:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEXterra Northern eXposure Run 2015 @ Gremlin Graveyard, |
I was at the top of Diaper Hill Suresh was coming up, he got 3/4 of the way and stalled tried to restart but was sliding back down. couldn't get into reverse either. So He went sliding all the way back down with the brakes on and gaining speed on the way. Just as he got near the tree on the left the ruts pulled him away from it but he went sideways on the hill at the base. the drivers side tire was about a foot off the ground for a moment. very scary 
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| Author: | DirtySocks [ Mon Jan 12, 2015 7:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEXterra Northern eXposure Run 2015 @ Gremlin Graveyard, |
TKX wrote: So,what happened? Looks like you had just enough snow to make it interesting. What happened was that I tried to follow Ernie!!! Yea, I should know better by now... 1st attempt at Diaper Hill, 2nd gear, both lockers on... made it about a quarter of the way, lost traction & slid (the tires didn't even have traction hold the Jeep where I stopped) all the way back down. Missed a tree, rocks etc. Didn't feel too bad from inside, so (quite stupidly I should add), decided to give it another go. 2nd attempt - more runway, 3rd gear this time, lockers on, more gas.... made it half way to the top...and then all hell broke lose. Lost all traction, stalled the engine, wheels locked, slid down backwards what felt like a 45% slope @ 45mpg (it felt that fast anyways). Was sure I was going to crash into that tree (you'll know it when you see it)... luckily the Jeep fell into some ruts that pulled it around, the tree just kissed the passenger fender flare, tearing off the side marker. Continued to bounce all the way to the bottom with heart in my mouth, waiting for the rollover. Luckily, stayed right side up & made it to the bottom in one piece. I was told later, once I've collected my wits, that my front wheels were off the ground & rolling over was eminent. That's the second time I felt like I was going to die on Diaper Hill.... both times trying to follow Ernie. mmm.... weird coincidence!! hahaha.... Oh.. and I almost killed Will who was taking pictures from the bottom of the hill!! He had to take evasive action & so no pictorial evidence of this incident exists. If there was a video, it'll be the perfect example of what not to do. Dave & Will good to see it all from the bottom of the hill & Ernie from the top. Damage - just a broken side marker lamp. |
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| Author: | Fiachra [ Mon Jan 12, 2015 7:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEXterra Northern eXposure Run 2015 @ Gremlin Graveyard, |
Glad it worked it that way. Could have been bad. 
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| Author: | DirtySocks [ Mon Jan 12, 2015 7:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEXterra Northern eXposure Run 2015 @ Gremlin Graveyard, |
It could have been a lot worse... next time maybe I'd be smarter.... maybe!
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