[tonton]

We might postpone this event and then make it a Xmas gathering early December before the holidays.... Might get a better showing. It would be nice to have a group of 12 to 15 vehicles.

Nico.... send us your diary so we can slot you in

That would be great!
Anton

[jaco_n]

Nico.... send us your diary so we can slot you in

Simon, I'm off this weekend. Take every second weekend from this one and voile, that's when I'm off.

Nico.

Nico, Can you confirm that you are off on the weekend 10/11 Decemebr 2010?
thanks
Jaco

[ghost_traffic]

Just a quick calendar check shows I'll be working that weekend.

PS I did not attach the recovery strap before entering the water. Luckily the water level was below the rear door and I could get to my recovery kit.

Nico.

[tonton]

... I did not attach the recovery strap before entering the water. Luckily the water level was below the rear door and I could get to my recovery kit.

Nico.

Eish! close shave. You have b.lls to go in a "slick-dam" like that. I guess the most teambuilding happens around a recovery, but water flooding in would have been a real schlep!

Did you check your diff-oils afterwards? Water may have seeped in (unless of course you raised the breathers). (Article: http://www.4x4wire.com/mitsubishi/tech/ ... breathers/)

I once got myself stuck in a salt pan. It took two cruisers with winches to get me out. My stupidity, because I returned on my old tracks (good idea on sand, but disaster on salt pan, because my first crossing cut the top layer, leaving no resistance when I drove over it again).
Learning points:
* do not follow other tracks on a salt pan.
* Have two cruisers with winches handy.
* be ready to wash undercarriage seven times after being stuck in salt, or face rust!

Fortunately no photo's were taken...

Anton

[ghost_traffic]

Thanks Anton.

I've already had the starter motor refurbished. Next is the pulley bearings, power steering pump and diff oils to check.

I also need to get to a car valet for the carpets, now that they are finally dry!

Repeat after me. STAY OUT OF THE WATER!

Nico.

[Mcnoogle]

Hi Simon,

Whats the final count at the moment?

I'm still very much game.

[nino62]

Same goes for me.

Available for the 19th, if still possible.

[SimonB]

Unfortunately something has come up, and I can't make it. Jaco might however go anyway so all who have shown interest can still go. Jaco, please state your intention here so there is no confusion.

I will however try arrange a Xmas GTG in late November - most venues seem to be busy all December - and work pressures start easing then for many people.

[Mcnoogle]

Hi Guys,

In that case put me down rather for the Chrismas GTG, unless you need me as a '10th' Vehicle.

[MoveMedia]

Hi all

I'm new to the club. I have a 2007 3.2. Although it has the normal 4x4 gearing it does not have the rear diff lock. Also the suspension is still standard and I have heard that from my model it's a bit low and soft.

Will it cope with this route? It's fun to 4x4 but can be very frustrating for all if one vehicle keeps getting stuck in sand. My previous 4 x 4 was a Prado with rear diff lock and would have coped well on this route.

Thanks
Mark