King of the Hammers 2011 trip planning / JV info

[antt]

Good luck Ben. You've got a much greater chance with a car you know how to drive, and having the time to go over it with a fine tooth comb. I can't believe how late some of the guys are leaving it to get cars finished, the Torchmate buggy for example springs to mind.

[napsta]

yeah, it's amazing how late people leave it. But then again Loren's car had hardly been finished an he won last year. The Torchmate TTB will be interesting to see how it goes, and JT is an awesome driver.

So who will be out there?

Napsta
Matt + 3
Nick

Ruff
Mrs Ruff
Surfection
Ferog

Bazooked
+ other Perth people?

OzBogan Ben

Zac? Check out this link for somewhere to stay: http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=948835

Who else?

[tt6_lux]

I'm driving from LAX to Hammers the morning of Mon 8 if anybody needs a ride.

Beej
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[RUFF]

I'm driving from LAX to Hammers the morning of Mon 8 if anybody needs a ride.

Beej
0404069895

Keep an eye out for a Chevy Tahoe driving down the wrong side of the freeway. We are staying in LA on the Sunday night and heading towards the hammers Monday morning.

[tt6_lux]

If you see a 300C behind you flashing it's lights, that'll be me. On the wrong side of the road trying to overtake you.

[RUFF]

If you see a 300C behind you flashing it's lights, that'll be me. On the wrong side of the road trying to overtake you.

If you need a ride out to the trails from the lakebed let us know. We should have plenty of room. There is only 4 of us in the Tahoe. They say it can seat 9.

[POS]

There is only 4 of us in the Tahoe. They say it can seat 9.

Yeah and thats 9 Fat arsed American's, so would probably fit 19 Aussie's

[napsta]

does the tahoe come with 22inch wheels? seems standard around here

[napsta]

Well we got both the cars buttoned up and ready to test yesterday:




Headed out to the Hammers and the transmission was acting up. We made some adjustments to the shift sensor, and then lost 2nd gear and then lost 3rd gear.
Bugger!

Well with Matt Dunk's help, the transmission was out this morning and is off to the specialist to get looked at. I really hope they find something that shows why it failed, because that transmission was fully rebuilt a month ago.

I have to put a couple of serious days in at the office, then will be back up at the shop later in the week to pitch in on the final prep.

Here are some other new bits that turned up for our prep:




Matt under Randy's new Bomber 2:


New Dynomax exhaust:

[bazooked]

im excited, we leave for syd tomoz

[RUFF]

Just spoke to Ben. His Auto is all repaired and going back in the car tonight. Hopefully it has no more issues.

He said it is freezing cold on the lakebed so take warm clothes.

[zzzz]

Sweet!!

I am heading to Vegas this weekend and then driving out to KOH on Wednesday.
Got a 4 door wrangler and I am hoping I can find a camping store to buy a matress and sleeping bag so I can sleep in the back of it

Stay until after the race and then head back to Vegas for the weekend, before hitting San Fran on the 14th for a week.

Get it!!

[Cruzer!]

A freind out in the desert said it got 18 overnight and 65 or so during the day. Thats in *F not Celsius.

My wife being almost 5 motnhs pregnant now said she didnt want to sleep in the swag. Slacker. We got a hotel room in Yucca Valley, which is about 30mins from hammertown. So we'll see you guys out there wednesday or so.

[marcgiva]

Have fun guys been following the thread and wish I was their with you all, maybe next year.
Good luck Ben and have a blast, good to see you flying the Aussie Flag, give them yanks somthing to chase all the best and best of all kick some yankie but.
Look forward to the updates and going Next year

[RUFF]

A freind out in the desert said it got 18 overnight and 65 or so during the day. Thats in *F not Celsius.

My wife being almost 5 motnhs pregnant now said she didnt want to sleep in the swag. Slacker. We got a hotel room in Yucca Valley, which is about 30mins from hammertown. So we'll see you guys out there wednesday or so.

Not sure how cold it was today but I was out there wearing a hoodie and a pair of shorts. The other 3 that were with me were in jeans and complaining about how cold it was though.

Didnt see any LCQ action as we got in late but Randy Slawson's bomber 2 is my pick for winning the LCQ. Its less than 15 seconds from the base of Backdoor to the top. That car is totaly dialed.

[zookimal]

Pirate radio coverage =

[bubs]

Tony was right about Randy - Get it

[zookimal]

My time zone conversions could be out but I think coverage starts at 2am, first cars leave the line at 3am QLD time.

[zookimal]

Time zone fail. First car at 2am QLD time.

ps. Please bring back a container full of BFG reds thanks Tony. Cool

[tuf045]

congrats on 10th Ben well done mate. Also congrats to Randy with not only two cars finishing but both top ten well done!

[doe]

well done ben good to see you giveing bundy away also top work mate

[mmaaxx]

Congrats on 10th place Napsta....also congrats to Campbell racing and winning KOH 2011 in an IFS equipped Buggy.

Hopefully IFS vehicles will get abit more respect now...thou I doubt it

I know, Shannons buggy is well set up....but could to see someone persevering with a setup against the majority.

Bring on 2012...hopefully I can make it there.

[duncan]

Did Ben brake down as watching this morning he got to Choclate Thunder then seemed to go no were for ages thought he was out ,great effort on 10th hope those Perth boys didnt play up to much Bazooked.

Wife has already asked am I doing Tuff Truck again next year to compete or flying over to watch King of the Hammers 2012 tuff call

[brooksy]

Sweet Benny, top effort always improving which can only mean good things
Watching pirate tv was a blast even with my eyes hanging out !!

Results:

1. Shannon Campbell 6:11:54

2.Tony Pellegrino 6:42:51

3. Jason Sherer 6:49:50

4. Randy Slawson 7:01:13

5. Greg Adler 7:09:40

6. Tracy Jordan 7:35:17

7. Gary Feravanti 7:27:25

8. Matt Messer 7:28:42

9. Les Figueroa 7:39:03

10. Ben Napier 8:15:16


brooksy

[Mr DJ]

Did Ben brake down as watching this morning he got to Choclate Thunder then seemed to go no were for ages thought he was out ,great effort on 10th hope those Perth boys didnt play up to much Bazooked.

In the interview he had just after crossing the line, he mentioned having alt. problems then needing a jump start from another competitor to get going again.

[zookimal]

A pretty amazing gallery of hi-res pics has been added to Pirate. http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=956360

If you haven't seen it you should, but be aware that the 300+ pics will eat data

[napsta]

I'll get a race report up soon, but what a huge race.
We lost an alternator which screwed us, but we fought back to 10th. I believe we were extremely quick, but thats racing...
Ben

[tuf045]

I'll get a race report up soon, but what a huge race.
We lost an alternator which screwed us, but we fought back to 10th. I believe we were extremely quick, but thats racing...
Ben

You definatly seem fast watching the pirate coverage and listening to the race radio on Pirate. congrats again.

[brooksy]

I'll get a race report up soon, but what a huge race.
We lost an alternator which screwed us, but we fought back to 10th. I believe we were extremely quick, but thats racing...
Ben

You definatly seem fast watching the pirate coverage and listening to the race radio on Pirate. congrats again.

Agree, Ben seemed to have the pace but an unfortunate mishap that slowed proceedings. Win 2012 & my ticket as soon as the dates are set. Got a few people to visit while there.



brooksy

[ferog]

Few pics from our trip -