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son of trials 2010
Moderator: evanstaniland
Looks like there will be a 4WD Action shootout at this years Son of Trials. Several staffers from 4WD Action will be each jumping into the 55 series from the Bush Mechanics Challenge and testing their driving skills. Same Truck, Same Tracks, Same Weekend - they have no excuses now.
Brendo - I hope you are one of them. We are all looking forward to seeing your skills put to the test against those young guns in the office mate.
Brendo - I hope you are one of them. We are all looking forward to seeing your skills put to the test against those young guns in the office mate.
This will be my first SOT experience, and Id like to know what paperwork Ill need to bring with me for entry, ie, rego, licence, etc.
Also, do I have to have someone in the vehicle with me when Im doing the stages?? As My Mrs is coming but she will be on camera duty from the side. And none of my mates are going down to enter, so Ill have no navi/timekeeper.
If I just get a stopwatch, could I go by myself??
Also, do I have to have someone in the vehicle with me when Im doing the stages?? As My Mrs is coming but she will be on camera duty from the side. And none of my mates are going down to enter, so Ill have no navi/timekeeper.
If I just get a stopwatch, could I go by myself??
MrsForby wrote: Oh I desperately truly love the taco.
Hi Dudelux
Bring your rego and license.
You do not need a navi, however they can be helpful (or a hinderance depending on the navi ). All stages are timed - ie closest to the time wins (NOT fastest time). A stopwatch will be helpful. If you are trying to time yourself you just need to be very mindful of watching where you are going and keeping an eye on the obstacles - each stage has a tricky little obstacle to negotiate near the end.
You will probably find someone down there to jump in and watch the clock for you.
Cheers and Good Luck
Brad
Bring your rego and license.
You do not need a navi, however they can be helpful (or a hinderance depending on the navi ). All stages are timed - ie closest to the time wins (NOT fastest time). A stopwatch will be helpful. If you are trying to time yourself you just need to be very mindful of watching where you are going and keeping an eye on the obstacles - each stage has a tricky little obstacle to negotiate near the end.
You will probably find someone down there to jump in and watch the clock for you.
Cheers and Good Luck
Brad
Yeah it is, but that weekend at Eastern Creek will be a shitfight as powercruise is also on there.HLX.GRL wrote:This is planned for the same weekend as round 1 of 4x4 masters
There is 4 rounds of the masters and a final.
Just come to SOT, its only on once a year.
MrsForby wrote: Oh I desperately truly love the taco.
I have some questions about River Island, Mrs D wants to know what facilities are there, toilets, showers, etc.
I just tried to look up the website but all I could find was something about a nudie colony or something.
Ive never been to SOT or River Island, so I have no idea of what the place has there, does anyone have any pics or info about the camping areas and facilities??
Id appreciate it, as the Mrs wants to know.
Thanks.
I just tried to look up the website but all I could find was something about a nudie colony or something.
Ive never been to SOT or River Island, so I have no idea of what the place has there, does anyone have any pics or info about the camping areas and facilities??
Id appreciate it, as the Mrs wants to know.
Thanks.
MrsForby wrote: Oh I desperately truly love the taco.
Goddess of Self Esteem Issues!
Yes is held on the same land and if it wasn't for Col who own's the land the patrol club would not be able to run this event.MissForby wrote:The Nudie colony is next door as one young bloke found out a few years ago
There are NO facilities. Toilets are hire porta potty style.
There is one small toliet block there with flushing toliets that have been there for years.
Not having a go at you Jess just letting you know.
80's on 33' km2 and bling wheels, 2" lift and a big wish list
If you really want to spoil her, let her take the 4by over the hill to the River Island Resort for a couple of hours - day visitors can use the pool/spa etc for around the $25-$30 mark. I did it last year after the SOT events and it was a wonderful way to clean up. Clothing at the Resort is OPTIONAL - if you dont feel comfortable taking it all off in public, then you dont have to. Swimming togs are fine and no-one is nasty if you choose to remain clothed.DUDELUX wrote:Thankyou peoples, Ill tell Mel its porta loos and no showers.
She will be stoked
Goddess of Self Esteem Issues!
I know.Mid73 wrote:Yes is held on the same land and if it wasn't for Col who own's the land the patrol club would not be able to run this event.MissForby wrote:The Nudie colony is next door as one young bloke found out a few years ago
There are NO facilities. Toilets are hire porta potty style.
There is one small toliet block there with flushing toliets that have been there for years.
Not having a go at you Jess just letting you know.
Honestly, I've never seen the Toilet block! Of course you're right, it wouldn't be possible without the support of River Island. I was more having a dig at the young blokes from 2007 who were mortified when they flew past the "turn here" sign. Their own fault!
3 Kittens need a home in Sydney - PM for more details!WICKED wrote:I flogged mine for a good hour this arvo!
It' on the left as you drive in about where the gate is but don't blink you will miss itMissForby wrote:I know.Mid73 wrote:Yes is held on the same land and if it wasn't for Col who own's the land the patrol club would not be able to run this event.MissForby wrote:The Nudie colony is next door as one young bloke found out a few years ago
There are NO facilities. Toilets are hire porta potty style.
There is one small toliet block there with flushing toliets that have been there for years.
Not having a go at you Jess just letting you know.
Honestly, I've never seen the Toilet block! Of course you're right, it wouldn't be possible without the support of River Island. I was more having a dig at the young blokes from 2007 who were mortified when they flew past the "turn here" sign. Their own fault!
80's on 33' km2 and bling wheels, 2" lift and a big wish list
She hates driving the lux, something to do with no power steering, even before I put the 35s on she didnt like it. I might just point her towards the river .sas_sally99 wrote:If you really want to spoil her, let her take the 4by over the hill to the River Island Resort for a couple of hours - day visitors can use the pool/spa etc for around the $25-$30 mark. I did it last year after the SOT events and it was a wonderful way to clean up. Clothing at the Resort is OPTIONAL - if you dont feel comfortable taking it all off in public, then you dont have to. Swimming togs are fine and no-one is nasty if you choose to remain clothed.DUDELUX wrote:Thankyou peoples, Ill tell Mel its porta loos and no showers.
She will be stoked
MrsForby wrote: Oh I desperately truly love the taco.
There is nothing saying you have to have any, but it is nice if you do.DUDELUX wrote:Another question, with the vehicles entering the comp, what kind of recovery points do we need, Im asking as I only have hooks on the front at the moment, will I need to get some on the back, one on each corner??
Thanks
Your rear tow hitch will do the job.
80's on 33' km2 and bling wheels, 2" lift and a big wish list
Thanks Mid73Mid73 wrote:There is nothing saying you have to have any, but it is nice if you do.DUDELUX wrote:Another question, with the vehicles entering the comp, what kind of recovery points do we need, Im asking as I only have hooks on the front at the moment, will I need to get some on the back, one on each corner??
Thanks
Your rear tow hitch will do the job.
Yeah thats why I asked, Ill put some hooks on the back, as I got rid of the towbar 2 years ago.
Also, how deep is the water/mud?? I dont have a snorkel.
I know its only SOT but I just thought Id ask, I must be getting nervous before my 1st comp in the lux.
Thanks again
MrsForby wrote: Oh I desperately truly love the taco.
You be lucky if the water gets to your sill'sDUDELUX wrote:Thanks Mid73Mid73 wrote:There is nothing saying you have to have any, but it is nice if you do.DUDELUX wrote:Another question, with the vehicles entering the comp, what kind of recovery points do we need, Im asking as I only have hooks on the front at the moment, will I need to get some on the back, one on each corner??
Thanks
Your rear tow hitch will do the job.
Yeah thats why I asked, Ill put some hooks on the back, as I got rid of the towbar 2 years ago.
Also, how deep is the water/mud?? I dont have a snorkel.
I know its only SOT but I just thought Id ask, I must be getting nervous before my 1st comp in the lux.
Thanks again
80's on 33' km2 and bling wheels, 2" lift and a big wish list
Mid73 wrote:You be lucky if the water gets to your sill'sDUDELUX wrote:Thanks Mid73Mid73 wrote:There is nothing saying you have to have any, but it is nice if you do.DUDELUX wrote:Another question, with the vehicles entering the comp, what kind of recovery points do we need, Im asking as I only have hooks on the front at the moment, will I need to get some on the back, one on each corner??
Thanks
Your rear tow hitch will do the job.
Yeah thats why I asked, Ill put some hooks on the back, as I got rid of the towbar 2 years ago.
Also, how deep is the water/mud?? I dont have a snorkel.
I know its only SOT but I just thought Id ask, I must be getting nervous before my 1st comp in the lux.
Thanks again
the watas flowing thru on the weekend, deep and fast!
Shoud've taken pics!
Chris usually takes a Saturday arvo tour down to the river and across; in 2008 there were a lot of vehicles, and a few struggled up the other side. Here's a shot of mine, not the deepest part:larcie wrote:Mid73 wrote:You be lucky if the water gets to your sill'sDUDELUX wrote:Thanks Mid73Mid73 wrote:There is nothing saying you have to have any, but it is nice if you do.DUDELUX wrote:Another question, with the vehicles entering the comp, what kind of recovery points do we need, Im asking as I only have hooks on the front at the moment, will I need to get some on the back, one on each corner??
Thanks
Your rear tow hitch will do the job.
Yeah thats why I asked, Ill put some hooks on the back, as I got rid of the towbar 2 years ago.
Also, how deep is the water/mud?? I dont have a snorkel.
I know its only SOT but I just thought Id ask, I must be getting nervous before my 1st comp in the lux.
Thanks again
the watas flowing thru on the weekend, deep and fast!
Shoud've taken pics!
This is (or at least wasn't) part of the SoT competition events, but purely a social/sight-seeing drive.
Cheers, Tony
If it ain't broke, keep going...
'95 80 Series, 3" + 33's
If it ain't broke, keep going...
'95 80 Series, 3" + 33's
How strict are the organizers on glass?? Im asking as my sauce only comes in glass, and my beer only comes in glass(Ive emailed fosters to find out if plastic bottles are available, which they arent), and Mrs Ds girly drinks only come in glass too.
Im not planning on leaving any behind when I leave, I normally take ALL my rubbish out with me when I leave.
Im really looking forward to this event.
Now if only some1 would lend me a set of 33s they arent using.
Im not planning on leaving any behind when I leave, I normally take ALL my rubbish out with me when I leave.
Im really looking forward to this event.
Now if only some1 would lend me a set of 33s they arent using.
MrsForby wrote: Oh I desperately truly love the taco.
We discourage specators and competitors from bringing glass receptacles to the Son Of Trials Event for a number of obvious reasons like people's safety and the post event clean-up and the like.DUDELUX wrote:How strict are the organizers on glass?? Im asking as my sauce only comes in glass, and my beer only comes in glass(Ive emailed fosters to find out if plastic bottles are available, which they arent), and Mrs Ds girly drinks only come in glass too.
With a bit of common sense you can use platic containers for sauses etc and limit the amount of glass bottles etc that you need to bring to just the absolute bare minimum.
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