Son Of Trials 2009

Post by **CruiserPatrol** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 8:56 am

So I take it you have sorted the insurance woes that cancelled the trials this year???

Dave

Post by **Miss Wendy** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 11:08 am

The Issues with the Trials were SORRA related and will in no way affect the SOT. And rest assured the Trials will be back next year.

Post by **Mid73** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 8:36 pm

If I have a truck i hope to do what I did this year and win it again

Post by **DUDELUX** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 8:50 pm

if my lux is ready then ill be there to see how i go, looking forward to it.
if im competing and i pay 30 bucks for comp entry, do i still have to pay 50 bucks for a weekend pass?? i dont want to sound like a tightass, i just want to know whether entry is 30 bucks or 80 bucks for competitors.

Post by **MrsForby** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 8:19 am

DUDELUX wrote:if my lux is ready then ill be there to see how i go, looking forward to it.
if im competing and i pay 30 bucks for comp entry, do i still have to pay 50 bucks for a weekend pass?? i dont want to sound like a tightass, i just want to know whether entry is 30 bucks or 80 bucks for competitors.

In past years you have paid your camping/entry + competitors fee.

So basically;
Spectating/Camping for full weekend = $50
Camping & Competing = $80 per driver (not car!)

Post by **blade 929** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 7:42 am

dam it the veronica's are here in canberra that same weekend

Post by **DUDELUX** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 9:35 am

cheers for that missfourby

Post by **Squik** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:57 pm

MissForby wrote:
DUDELUX wrote:if my lux is ready then ill be there to see how i go, looking forward to it.
if im competing and i pay 30 bucks for comp entry, do i still have to pay 50 bucks for a weekend pass?? i dont want to sound like a tightass, i just want to know whether entry is 30 bucks or 80 bucks for competitors.
In past years you have paid your camping/entry + competitors fee.

So basically;
Spectating/Camping for full weekend = $50
Camping & Competing = $80 per driver (not car!)

You going?

Get that Drovuki of yours off the lawn and on a trailer girl!

I'l' be geared, barred and lifted by then

Post by **MrsForby** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 8:06 am

I don't own the Zook Clubsport anymore

I might go down for a trip and stay at the TLCC site. Showers

Should check the rules and see if Mark can enter.

I "entered" the Lantra as a joke one year... Wonder if I can enter the Swift this year??

Post by **GQ4B** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 5:10 pm

Taken from the Nissan Patrol Club website...

The Son of Trials is meant for "factory standard" vehicles or those with only minor modifications normally associated with 4WD touring. Competitors will be split into two classses. These are (not surprisingly):

Standard - which means just that. Oh OK, we'll let you have a bullbar, towbar, driving lights and that sort of stuff, but you must have original tyres (or at least tyres of the original size).

Touring - for the modified vehicles. Modifications are limited to:

* Tyres - maximum of 33 inches - vehicle must have four of them which are required to remain in close contact with the ground for the entire event. This is real easy for us to check. If your tyres are bigger than 33 inches, either:

o change them before you come down to River island;
o take them off and run on your rims (not recommended); or
o our patented Husqvana tyre trimmer (a.k.a. chain-saw) will remove those pesky few extra inches (also not recommended

* Suspension/Body lift - we say a maximum of 4 inches combined. For those of you mathematically challenged, 4 is less than 4.5 or 5, so if your car is higher, think about it (or we could use the Husqvana suspension trimmer (again, not recommended).

Other Mods

* Diff Locks - if you have them, make sure we have some way of verifying that you CAN NOT use them during the event - we consider them to be cheating and their use results in automatic disqualification and a good spanking - so there!
* Non-factory forced induction systems or replacement engines (If you have one, well we won't take it out, but be prepared for a slap on the wrist etc. etc.)
* Fluffy Dice if fitted, cannot exceed 5cm x 5cm x 5cm dimensions
* Bead Locks - a real no-no Well make you run on bare rims if we see them.
* Hydraulic suspension, rear wheel steering etc- why are you here? Go to the Nissan Trials
* If you need to tow your competition vehicle onto the site, it probably means that it is not eligible to compete anyway, so leave it on the road and enter your towing vehicle.

Post by **MrsForby** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:13 am

Mark and I discussed this last night, we'll be there!

Haven't missed a SOT yet.

Post by **MrsForby** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:41 am

Let's a get a bit of a roll call happening shall we??

Jess & Mark
dudelux?
Mid73? (Winnaaar!!)
Squiko?

Post by **turbo gu** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 1:07 pm

I'll be there but can't compete

even my tourer is too big

Probably just run an event.
Mid73 might not be there to retain the title

Post by **Mid73** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:48 pm

I be there but will have to do everthing on the Sunday

Post by **taps** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:40 pm

Mid73 wrote:I be there but will have to do everthing on the Sunday

Are you allowed to do the entire comp in one day ????????
Not very fair for other people that have been there all weekend, waiting, etc.

Post by **turbo gu** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:04 am

taps wrote:
Mid73 wrote:I be there but will have to do everthing on the Sunday
Are you allowed to do the entire comp in one day ????????
Not very fair for other people that have been there all weekend, waiting, etc.

Yeah you can do all the events in one day. There is no running order etc

Post by **teambullet** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:50 am

Whats the earliest gates open sun, thinking i might come out for the day, mite run my 750 16 splitties...... FUNNY.
Oh but ive got a bolt on turbo on my hj60, will i b able to drive????
Denny

Post by **MUD80D** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 4:46 pm

teambullet wrote:Whats the earliest gates open sun, thinking i might come out for the day, mite run my 750 16 splitties...... FUNNY.
Oh but ive got a bolt on turbo on my hj60, will i b able to drive????
Denny

Should be OK Denny i might even come down as well

Post by **MrsForby** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:14 am

turbo gu wrote:
taps wrote:
Mid73 wrote:I be there but will have to do everthing on the Sunday
Are you allowed to do the entire comp in one day ????????
Not very fair for other people that have been there all weekend, waiting, etc.
Yeah you can do all the events in one day. There is no running order etc

...and usually no waiting either! Or very little anyway.

Post by **Mid73** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 10:11 pm

Whats the earliest gates open sun, thinking i might come out for the day, mite run my 750 16 splitties...... FUNNY.
Oh but ive got a bolt on turbo on my hj60, will i b able to drive????
Denny

i think gate open about 7.
and about the turbo thats no prob as i have an after market one on mine, it more on the lift and tyres than the motor

Post by **teambullet** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 5:11 pm

Unfortunately wont be able to make this years event, trip up coffs has come up, 60 wouldnt have been happy on 33s...

Hope all who attend have a great weekend...
Denny

Post by **k3lst** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 7:43 pm

teambullet wrote:Unfortunately wont be able to make this years event, trip up coffs has come up, 60 wouldnt have been happy on 33s...
Hope all who attend have a great weekend...
Denny

what casualties are there every year? std rolling etc? how easy is it?

Post by **GQ4B** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:29 pm

k3lst wrote:
teambullet wrote:Unfortunately wont be able to make this years event, trip up coffs has come up, 60 wouldnt have been happy on 33s...
Hope all who attend have a great weekend...
Denny
what casualties are there every year? std rolling etc? how easy is it?

All the tracks are easily driven by any standard 4wd without sustaining any damage. The Son of Trials is about driver skill and not how modified or capable your truck might be.

The emphasis of the event is on fun and the ability to introduce those who may never have been 4wding before to get out and have a go in their own vehicles.

The events are timed. Finish the track too early and you'll be penalised. Finish too late and you'll be penalised as well! So make sure you have a good navi who can operate a stopwatch!

Examples of the types of tracks from last year's event include;

Rocky Horror:
Driving on a rough, rocky creek bed through a tight course of witches hats and back up a steep dirt hill to the finish.

Stump Up:
A short track where you have to put either your front left or right wheels up onto tree stumps and drive two wheels of your vehicle along the full length of some big logs laid out along the course.

Can Swap:
Drive a figure of 8 course whilst your navi leans out the passenger window and swaps coloured cans in specific order between plastic poles stuck in the ground.

Watch Ya Balls:
Driving a tight bumpy course while not allowing the golf ball placed in a small dish on the bonnet of your truck to fall off.

Mud Hole:
As the name suggestes in involves driving through mud! At the same time your navi must knock golf balls off posts and then place them back on top again in order as you drive around the track.

There are 8 tracks in total and this year there will be 1 or 2 new ones to keep it challenging and interesting for everyone!

Post by **blackrangie** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 3:36 pm

Hey guys, will be there with the black rangie again this year, had a ball last year, we managed 4th place, but had a lot of fun too

would recommend it to anyone thinking bout it.

Hopefully we dont stake a tyre like last year

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