Outback Challange 2008

Post by **Coighty** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 8:20 am

If anyone is interseted the OBC site has listed all the stage results. Great to see how you went in each stage.
Great pics sniper but me thinks you took to many of Janette.
Anyone got any pics of group B, I think Jonesy's spectator group followed us all week. Did anyone get any pics or footage of my 80 doing a headstand in the sand ?

Post by **beretta** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 10:33 am

Coighty wrote:Great pics sniper but me thinks you took to many of Janette.

Can't blame him, she would have been a stand out competitor amongst that lot at the OBC!

Post by **cebarry** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 1:07 pm

Anyone got any pics of group B, I think Jonesy's spectator group followed us all week. Did anyone get any pics or footage of my 80 doing a headstand in the sand ?[/quote]

Coighty, I have a visual imprint of your truck's arse in the air right infront of me, ( god knows why you wanted to do a bloody headstand right there ).....which I wish I could print for you., talk about being close and almost landing on top of you.......phew
Yeah Jonsey, was such a g8 Group B spectator leader but so far hasn't posted anything on the OBC thread.
I'm still hoping someone will come good with a pic of all our B team pulling the Jimney up the Sandwall......a magic moment. I know the darling Tassie families mum took lots of video too, as did Glenn but he's going away for 6 weeks....I have both his and Al's e addresses to send u in the meantime.

Must say it was sooo fun being with u guys again this year.....sorry we beat u o/a too....

lol C & E

ps thanks Baretta!

Post by **cebarry** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 1:50 pm

beretta wrote:
Coighty wrote:Great pics sniper but me thinks you took to many of Janette.
Can't blame him, she would have been a stand out competitor amongst that lot at the OBC!

I think she looks absolutely amazing for 40....and she told me she'll def be back next year......that should get the pulses racing!

Oh to be 40 again

Post by **sniper** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 3:48 pm

fool_injected wrote: Who is Roberto?

My new best friend

fool_injected wrote: Where is the pic of me when I run out of 'fuel'

I dont have it yet....its coming

fool_injected wrote: Top eat that BBQ below, mmmm

Yep was awesome

TRobbo wrote:Sniper - I couldn't help noticing all the pictures of the very attractive young lady!

oh yea

turps wrote: That BBQ rocked. But that would have to be the best eating I have had out of the 3 yrs I have been there. Roast night was the best meal. To bad I was still crook and couldn't eat much of it.
Also Steph and Jason be organized with bring lunch out also rocked.

Wish I had a pretty red shirt or jumper though.

Yea hands up to steph and Jas, they were fantastic.

Post by **vompie69** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 4:47 pm

some more photos from a freind 2 photos of merc

Post by **redtruck** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 10:34 pm

We attended the event as a spectator and had a great time. I would like to thank our squadron leader "shoddy" and the rest of group "D" for making it a memorable and fun trip. I was wondering if any spectators got their spectator pack when they signed in at broken hill and if so what was in it?

Post by **G-String** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:37 am

Surfin Alec wrote:Nice pics Sniper.

Does anyine have any pics or details of that Merc G-wagon?

I would love to know if it was running that asmatic diesel or something with grunt. My mum's boyfriend has a G-wagon and I'd love to show him an action pic or 2.

Hi Alec. Pete here the Merc is mine. It has an inline 6 Merc engine with a displ. of 3.2 litres (petrol). The motor is pretty standard and gets 97kw at the back wheels. Its a far cry from the asthmatic diesels but still quite shy of the trucks at the OBC

Post by **fool_injected** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 5:18 am

G-String wrote:
Surfin Alec wrote:Nice pics Sniper.

Does anyine have any pics or details of that Merc G-wagon?

I would love to know if it was running that asmatic diesel or something with grunt. My mum's boyfriend has a G-wagon and I'd love to show him an action pic or 2.
Hi Alec. Pete here the Merc is mine. It has an inline 6 Merc engine with a displ. of 3.2 litres (petrol). The motor is pretty standard and gets 97kw at the back wheels. Its a far cry from the asthmatic diesels but still quite shy of the trucks at the OBC

Would love to see you guys back next year
Any plans?

Post by **G-String** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 5:40 am

It is quite a financial exercise getting everything over there (and back) so I will need a year to recover. I also need to do a lot more to the truck to get her up to speed, and I don't want to do this under pressure. Our focus on this event was trying to get a vehicle ready as a package, we don't have events like the OBC here and so we had to build all the CCDA bits to pass scrutineering etc. and this took up most of our time and budget. Our plan was to come over and pay our "school fees" as it were for 2008 then be able to better prepare for the next go. We sure did this and will definitely return, hopefully 2010.

I must just add that the support and camaraderie were fanatstic. We met some good people and made some friends too. If not for anything else I would return for these reasons alone. You have an awesome country!

Post by **Coighty** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 5:22 pm

Had this photo of my car e-mailed to me from Denian marshal Andrew Bissett

Note to self watch out for danger signs
Note to navi watch out for danger signs or get another ride, just joking

Post by **Britswed** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 5:43 pm

Think that one caught many

In our vid of it all you can hear us say was "did you see a caution"

Coighty wrote:Had this photo of my car e-mailed to me from Denian marshal Andrew Bissett

Note to self watch out for danger signs
Note to navi watch out for danger signs or get another ride, just joking

Post by **Drafty** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 7:56 pm

Is that the spot which caught out Alan Mai?

Post by **krimnl** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:18 pm

Drafty wrote:Is that the spot which caught out Alan Mai?

no Joe , Alan got caught out on a much bigger dune than that one.

Post by **cebarry** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 7:40 am

awesome, awesome pic Coighty......... & we must be in the next frame cos we came upon u at that v.moment.

Post by **justanissan** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 9:01 pm

That EFS suspension must have kept you upright Paul.

Post by **RangieRacing** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 9:50 pm

Paul can you teach how to acquire that 4WD trick, it is not in the training manual.

Post by **turps** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 1:40 am

justanissan wrote:That EFS suspension must have kept you upright Paul.

They should have put more thought into the roof sicker. Its upside down.

Post by **gqracer** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:50 am

The last time he tried this trick on a sand dune, the whole car was upside down, maybe there should be some stickers on the bash plates

Good photo Paul.

Post by **Coighty** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:07 pm

turps wrote:
justanissan wrote:That EFS suspension must have kept you upright Paul.
They should have put more thought into the roof sicker. Its upside down.

Turps the sticker on the roof is for "UP HILL" roof shots,not down hill. Thought that would be obvious.

Post by **Coighty** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:10 pm

RangieRacing wrote:Paul can you teach how to acquire that 4WD trick, it is not in the training manual.

Hey Gaz
I can probably run class's on that style of driving as it's the second time i've done it, but as said last time i put it on it's roof, so i'm getting better.

Post by **mad geordies** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:41 am

well boys i bought the outback challange dvd and your trucks are great all of them, they sound great, look really good wish i could do the competition i try to copy your trucks on my pajero, but bits in the uk are so expensive! greedy goverment tax tax tax lol
looking forward to the new dvd when you guys make it! good luck

what do you guys think? has rear air lockers, pro comps +2,s loads more to do to it!

Post by **Britswed** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 5:16 pm

Nice truck mad geordies Newcastle hey well in 2003 we had biggles come over & Ian Forrester they are from around there.

Get it ready and chat to Neil Redpath i am sure he will be back

Mal

Post by **Coighty** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 5:37 pm

mad geordies wrote:well boys i bought the outback challange dvd and your trucks are great all of them, they sound great, look really good wish i could do the competition i try to copy your trucks on my pajero, but bits in the uk are so expensive! greedy goverment tax tax tax lol
looking forward to the new dvd when you guys make it! good luck

mad the truck looks great, as for doing the OBC it's a massive commitment for an overseas team, the financial cost is extraordinary after speaking to the American team in 06 & the South Africans this year i think you might need a 2nd mortgage, anyway good luck with it and maybe we'll see you over here one day in the future.

Post by **Pam W** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 5:42 pm

Redpath has been swearing 2008 was his last - but do we believe him ?

The chap who owns the Range Rover that Gary 'diff-breaker' Smith competed in had to miss out this year but is considering competing in 2011 and Gary is up for a return visit by all accounts.

Pat Smart who navvied for Neil in 2003 and 2005 had to miss out this year too but I'm pretty sure he'd go again if he got the chance.

I'd certainly like to do the OBC again and Dave isn't saying no....

Watch this space ....

Mad Geordie - as Coighty says it is a big expense and committment for us overseas competitors but I can say it is well well worth every penny and all the stress!

Post by **Britswed** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:25 pm

Pam W wrote:Redpath has been swearing 2008 was his last - but do we believe him ?

The chap who owns the Range Rover that Gary 'diff-breaker' Smith competed in had to miss out this year but is considering competing in 2011 and Gary is up for a return visit by all accounts.

Pat Smart who navvied for Neil in 2003 and 2005 had to miss out this year too but I'm pretty sure he'd go again if he got the chance.

I'd certainly like to do the OBC again and Dave isn't saying no....

Watch this space ....

Mad Geordie - as Coighty says it is a big expense and committment for us overseas competitors but I can say it is well well worth every penny and all the stress!

Pam & dave was fantastic catching up with you both & hope to see you out here again.After a 3 year break I must say i thought this would be my last,but i think i will be back again with a improved Rangie suspension wise & winch & thats about it.

Was fantastic catching up with you all even if for just a short time.

Looks like i'll get a few more years out of the old girl yet

Mal

Post by **cebarry** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:17 am

mad geordies wrote:well boys i bought the outback challange dvd and your trucks are great all of them, they sound great, look really good wish i could do the competition i try to copy your trucks on my pajero, but bits in the uk are so expensive! greedy goverment tax tax tax lol
looking forward to the new dvd when you guys make it! good luck

what do you guys think? has rear air lockers, pro comps +2,s loads more to do to it!

Hiya Steve,
It's g8......I've also been in touch with Warner (South African team Car 29 that was a Prado) and pm'd u so your guys can get in touch.
If Warner's performace in the Prado this year are anything to go on, you'll be right with entering yours as long as it hasn't an IS, says Eugene.
Cheers and good luck,
Celia & Eugene
Car 9

Post by **Coighty** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:54 am

cebarry wrote:
Hiya Steve,
It's g8......I've also been in touch with Warner (South African team Car 29 that was a Prado) and pm'd u so your guys can get in touch.
If Warner's performace in the Prado this year are anything to go on, you'll be right with entering yours as long as it hasn't an IS, says Eugene.
Cheers and good luck,
Celia & Eugene
Car 9

I think what Celiaa is trying to say via Eugene is provided you don't have IFS in the front.

Post by **cebarry** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 2:22 pm

ok ok Coighty.... so I'm not up to standard...

IS is how we always referred to the Vitara's Independent suspension.....
but I still love u

...and hope to c some more pix from our d/d almost encounter....via Alister.

ps. we got our truck back yest.....replaced the pan hard rod, drive link, front control arm bushes (which were new) and steering box.....all damaged at the Prologue on those ?#*? tyres on the right side of the tank.
The gear box & transfer case were flushed also with gallons of oil....we are so lucky the g/b didn't blow after taking in that stinky water on Sat....which got in thru the gear stick seal!.....according the the Mitchell Bros boys Aaron & Ben it was putrid!....
How lucky were we to continue on and complete the entire week with it so damaged also....but then I put that down to being a Nissan....

Now to get rid of the miff smell from sitting in the water for too long too....

and return the truck to the family tourer/daily driver.

Cheers,
Celia

Post by **mad geordies** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 6:00 pm

you don't have IFS in the front........NOT YET but i,m looking it to it, was thinking about running toyota front axel set up just doing some research
i think you trucks are amazing, i must have watched the dvd 20 plus times and everytime notice something diffrent that iwa nt to do the truck,
is there a new dvd coming out?

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