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- Tue Mar 25, 2014 8:27 am
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: Tuff Truck 2014 :-)
- Replies: 116
- Views: 20306
Re: Tuff Truck 2014 :-)
So who is driving the OPW rig with Dave Cole now that Shannon couldn't make it? I'm jealous as hell guys. Don't forget to post up heaps of pics so people like me can live vicariously through you guys. :D Oh and don't forget the short skirt pics. :armsup: Of the chicks this time. :finger: I put my ...
- Thu Nov 21, 2013 8:38 pm
- Forum: Expedition Vehicles
- Topic: Bru's Iveco Daily 4x4 Alloy Wheel Pics up now!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 28241
Re: Bru's Iveco Daily 4x4 based Expedition Vehicle
not sure about the street lock. They are a made in American forged wheel. I think you'll find that a good forged wheel will be in that price range. A good cast wheel will be around $350 - $400 these dasy (Walkers, Methods, Racelines)
- Wed Nov 20, 2013 8:41 pm
- Forum: Expedition Vehicles
- Topic: Bru's Iveco Daily 4x4 Alloy Wheel Pics up now!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 28241
Re: Bru's Iveco Daily 4x4 based Expedition Vehicle
What sized wheel? Raceline is doing a 17" that can get that amount of backspacing. Pretty cool looking wheel too:
- Wed Oct 02, 2013 10:59 pm
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: BNMotorsports rides again - Best in the Desert ParkerArizona
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1022
- Wed Oct 02, 2013 10:58 pm
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: BNMotorsports rides again - Best in the Desert ParkerArizona
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1022
BNMotorsports rides again - Best in the Desert ParkerArizona
Hey everyone, It's been a bit quiet since KOH as I moved back to Australia after almost 3 years living and competing over there. We were going to race the Ultra4 Nationals but it got all screwed up with some land use deal. Anyway I fly out tomorrow, spending the weekend at the biggest 4WD how in the ...
- Sat Jul 13, 2013 2:02 pm
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: Tuff Truck 2013 - Results...
- Replies: 446
- Views: 67217
Re: Tuff Truck 2013 - Results...
Out of interest, I watched the Finke Australian Off Road Championship update on 7Mate recently. Would it be the Channel 7 money that allowed them to have several popular current songs as soundtrack?
- Wed Jul 10, 2013 11:49 am
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: BNMotorsports KOH Team Gear
- Replies: 0
- Views: 605
BNMotorsports KOH Team Gear
Hi everyone, If you're interested in supporting Aussie driver Ben Napier and BNMotorsports to race the US Ultra4 National Championships in Spetember or just want a cool team shirt, I have some for sale. T-Shirts great quality and are $25 each and available in Red or Blue or a special Black Team ...
- Sat Apr 20, 2013 2:18 am
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: smitty bilt winchs
- Replies: 2
- Views: 524
Re: smitty bilt winchs
Smittybilt is a brand from the US store 4WheelParts. They have a pretty good reputation over there at a pretty good price point compared to a warn.
- Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:24 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: TH400 vs 4L60E
- Replies: 14
- Views: 778
Re: TH400 vs 4L60E
I have blown up several really big dollar well built 4L60s with LS1 level power. We had to put 300M everything to make it live and it needs a rebuild every race. Painful. Also you either need a stock computer or a standalone computer which is an extra complication. There are a few cars over here ...
- Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:01 am
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: BNMotorsports @ King of the Hammers - Discover Channel
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1156
- Wed Mar 06, 2013 12:15 pm
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: BNMotorsports @ King of the Hammers - Discover Channel
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1156
BNMotorsports @ King of the Hammers - Discover Channel
Here's some footage of our team at King of the Hammers. You might recognise a couple of other Aussies on the footage.
http://www.discovery.ca/dp/videos/?clipid=87762
The link is a little painful - you want to watch part one of march 4th. If you get something about airport luggage look below.
Ben
http://www.discovery.ca/dp/videos/?clipid=87762
The link is a little painful - you want to watch part one of march 4th. If you get something about airport luggage look below.
Ben
- Fri Mar 01, 2013 5:04 am
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: KOH 2013
- Replies: 86
- Views: 10400
Re: KOH 2013
I barely fitted into that car - I think it's designed for skinny hot girls - I was ok with that though! Also there was nowhere to hang on and my shoulder was heading out the window so yeah, I had my hands tucked into my harnesses pretty good. I've ridden with enough people to know you need to be ...
- Tue Jan 08, 2013 3:51 pm
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: KOH 2013
- Replies: 86
- Views: 10400
Re: KOH 2013
Ok, so sounds like there is a few Aussies coming over this year. Let's do a bit of a get together. Sunday (the 3rd) afternoon - 4pm. We're not allowed to pre run that day and the bikes will be done racing by then. At my pit - 100 Yukon - look for the big Aussie flag. All welcome. I'll have a few ...
- Fri Jan 04, 2013 5:24 am
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: KOH 2013
- Replies: 86
- Views: 10400
Re: KOH 2013
It's going to be a great year!
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- Thu Dec 06, 2012 6:49 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: RIP Bobby Long - Father of Longfield Axles
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1585
RIP Bobby Long - Father of Longfield Axles
Years ago I cold called a company in the US to try to get one of my first sponsorships in competitive rock crawling. Bobby Long jumped to help me and supported me hugely. While I only got to meet him in person once, he was a great guy who helped so many in our industry in so many ways. I'm sure that ...
- Tue Apr 10, 2012 6:57 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Repair of alloy beadlock
- Replies: 14
- Views: 631
Re: Repair of alloy beadlock
Can you find a wheel repair place that will machine the hole out to be round and insert steel slugs?
- Mon Jan 23, 2012 1:24 pm
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: OFFROAD BOSS KING OF THE RIM 2012
- Replies: 184
- Views: 21450
Re: OFFROAD BOSS KING OF THE RIM 2012
we are looking into trying to find something that will guage the wall thickness etc. if anyone has any ideas please let us know brett Most sanctioning bodies in the US have it in their rules that they can drill a test hole in your cage. Its a very small hole, similar to what a fabricator would use ...
- Sat Jan 14, 2012 5:22 pm
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: KOH2012
- Replies: 48
- Views: 14298
Re: KOH2012
I wouldn't suggest hiring a motorhome at all but it's a personal decision. It doesn't work out to be cost effective or very comfortable for that matter, depends how many you're going with I suppose and how much personal space you are willing to sacrifice. You will definately need a vehicle with ...
- Sat Jan 14, 2012 5:17 pm
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: KOH2012
- Replies: 48
- Views: 14298
Re: KOH2012
Quest for the Crown Will be Highly Competitive January 11th, 2012– Johnson Valley, CA: On Friday, February 10th, 2012 more than 100 drivers are expected to compete in the 6th annual Griffin King of The Hammers. The level of talent and experience lining up at the start of this year’s race has never be ...
- Fri Jan 13, 2012 4:09 am
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: OFFROAD BOSS KING OF THE RIM 2012
- Replies: 184
- Views: 21450
Re: OFFROAD BOSS KING OF THE RIM 2012
3 toots, 3 taps, 3 tonnes.....
- Sat Dec 31, 2011 1:54 pm
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: KOH2012
- Replies: 48
- Views: 14298
Re: KOH2012
I just picked up my new race engine. Stroked and bored to about 388 cubic inches. Going to be fun.
- Thu Dec 15, 2011 4:11 pm
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: KOH2012
- Replies: 48
- Views: 14298
Re: KOH2012
Mine only has 2 seats but it goes 189km/h in the dirt...
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Cya there!
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Cya there!
- Thu Dec 15, 2011 2:28 pm
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: KOH2012
- Replies: 48
- Views: 14298
Re: KOH2012
It's not too late to book a ticket. I'll see some of you on the lakebed. Maybe we should have an Aussie party one night. http://youtu.be/fCVXhYiiVVc?hd=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://youtu.be/8hEMF36Q6_M?hd=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:17 pm
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: KOH2012
- Replies: 48
- Views: 14298
Re: KOH2012
I want a thread started by Napsta! Would feel more authentic that way!! How about I just try and put some helpful info into this thread. I strongly suggest you work out some kind of wheels to get around. It will allow you to explore more and see Johnson Valley. A rhino/utv is fine or others have ...
- Wed Nov 23, 2011 2:07 pm
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: Offroad Boss King of the Rim '11
- Replies: 278
- Views: 26936
Re: Offroad Boss King of the Rim '11
Absolutely agree on the above. The course is the course. Got to get the right from the start.
- Thu Sep 29, 2011 1:16 pm
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: BNMotorsports 4461's battle at the Stampede
- Replies: 5
- Views: 601
Re: BNMotorsports 4461's battle at the Stampede
The Ultra4 Series is a 6 race series that starts with King of the Hammers. It's interesting because you have the people who have already raced KOH competing for the series and also others who are trying to qualify for the next year's KOH. 1. KOH 2. Silverstate 300 - Run in Nevada by Best in the ...
- Wed Sep 14, 2011 2:36 pm
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: BNMotorsports 4461's battle at the Stampede
- Replies: 5
- Views: 601
BNMotorsports 4461's battle at the Stampede
BNMotorsports Battles through trouble for an eighth place finish at the Ultra4 Reno Stampede Demonstrating that they never give in and will not settle for just a finish, the team overcame the odds to get a respectable eighth place finish at one of the toughest races of the Ultra4 Season. Team ...
- Tue Aug 23, 2011 3:03 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Prepping for an Ultra4 event - what is required.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1324
Re: Prepping for an Ultra4 event - what is required.
Currently I'm 2nd in the series. I really want to win this next race though. It's the Stampede where I came 3rd last year. Bru, there's a heap done to my transmission, but at the end of the day it's a small one (4L60). The buggy is built around it so there's no getting away from it right now. There ...
- Tue Aug 23, 2011 9:42 am
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Prepping for an Ultra4 event - what is required.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1324
Re: Prepping for an Ultra4 event - what is required.
In the rear of the buggy we run 40 spline axles. Here's a picture of them next to a toyota. We check all the axles and shafts to ensure that there are no twisted or damaged shafts. We also inspect grease the drive shaft U joints and CTMs in the front axle. P1000302.JPG Fuel has been a huge learning ...
- Tue Aug 23, 2011 9:35 am
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Prepping for an Ultra4 event - what is required.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1324
Re: Prepping for an Ultra4 event - what is required.
Then we stripped down the rear housing. We've been having problems with stripping threads in the bolts that hold the 3rd member in, so wayne did some plating on the housing and also fixed a crack he found: P1000298.JPG P1000306.JPG Here's the rear third member out of the buggy. It's a Ford 9 inch ...