2011 Opposite Lock Mackay Offroad Challenge

[brett81]

Brent you have to dress up too...
In a white nurses dress

[BEAR 80]

Not sure they make nurse outfit in my size, but I think Mick has something in the pipe work for our team, but count me in.

The only requirement I have on this is the everone wears their normal closed in shoes, no high heels.

[BEAR 80]

Not sure they make nurse outfit in my size, but I think Mick has something in the pipe work for our team, but count me in.

The only requirement I have on this is the everone wears their normal closed in shoes, no high heels.

[Mosko111]

Not sure they make nurse outfit in my size, but I think Mick has something in the pipe work for our team, but count me in.

The only requirement I have on this is the everone wears their normal closed in shoes, no high heels.

Damn i was sure the Heels i had chosen for my navi were going to get him up the hill quicker....

and maybe make underwear compulsory for all skirt wearers!! we dont want to be scaring the spectators for life haha.

[OlllllllO Jee-Q]

Cant wait, going to be epic...... espically for us

[Dog & Budgie]

G'day Everyone

As we all know the Monday of the Comp is ANZAC Day. We where wondering is there if anything is orgainised to commemorate the day. If not we would be happy to conduct a small dawn service.

Cheers

Dog and Budgie

[BEAR 80]

Hey guys, I haven't orgainised anything for the Monday, so if you wish you are more than welcome to lead a small service. I'm sure there will be others that will join in. Please remind me over the weekend so we can get the word out to everyone thats there.

[BEAR 80]

Don't forget all, we still have 2 Teams spots left, as well as teams looking for extra cars for them to run with.
Teams is a heap of fun, so don't shy, get it a go. Looks like it's going to be fancy dress for all teams this year, & I think we will put a penilty on those that don't dress up, just so everone gets into the spirit.

[Dog & Budgie]

G'day Bear 80

Thanks for the heads up on ANZAC Day. We will orgainise a small dawn service and will update you over the weekend.

Thanks

Dog and Budgie

[troyten]

sounds like you guys have heaps of rain again hope its not as hard on you with the prep as past years, well be there with waiders on reguardless or bells on

[Mosko111]

I heard TC already has his French maid outfit Troy? Something about him "finding" it in his sock drawer and have "no idea" how it got there..,,,,

This rain will definately make it interesting! Ecspecially with such a big field! You may have to rename it the Mackay Rainforest Challenge!

[BEAR 80]

We are getting a little tired of the rain now.

If we get a couple of weeks good weather before the comp, it will dry out enough.

[RUFNUT]

Forecast isnt good for the comming month . Either way let the fun begin .

[gudge]

Dammit, I thought I was gunna get away with not building a snorkel, might have to bump it up the very long list of things to do

[Mosko111]

Dammit, I thought I was gunna get away with not building a snorkel, might have to bump it up the very long list of things to do

it should probably go just below the "bolt a rear diff housing to my car" section of your list gudge!

[Dog & Budgie]

If the rain keeps up we might need a periscope as well.

[pootrollin]

Im looking on ebay for a prop and shaft off an army duck. The nurses uniforms will be nice and muddy and bring back memories of Lowmead.

[BEAR 80]

From the long range forecast we have been looking at, the week leading up to and during the Easter break is supose to be a lot better weather.

This is bring back memories of the first year. We had 8in on the Friday night, but the comp still run and everyone had a ball. Last year we had a cyclone cross the coast about 15km north of the comp site 2 weeks before, and the comp still ran, and everyone had a ball.

[Mosko111]

Well rain, hail or shine, at least we know the one certain thing is we are all going to have a ball!

And I'm pretty sure extrauddy stages will keep the crowd entertained that little bit more with everyone having to give it there all straight from the start line!!

P.s does anyone know how to re-groove Boggers?

[Hi-Dee Hoe]

Im hearing you Brent im sure i have to do everything twice of three times up there Bloody weather.

[Swamp Donkeez]

From the long range forecast we have been looking at, the week leading up to and during the Easter break is supose to be a lot better weather.

This is bring back memories of the first year. We had 8in on the Friday night, but the comp still run and everyone had a ball. Last year we had a cyclone cross the coast about 15km north of the comp site 2 weeks before, and the comp still ran, and everyone had a ball.

Which long range forecast are you looking at Brent??? Because all forecast's that we are looking at, are bad we are hoping for some really good dry weather. Fingers Crossed!!!!!

[Brian Gregg]

It wont matter what the gods disk up we will still have fun. as long as we can get to the camp ground . I have our dresses ready and pressed for teams. All the teams make sure u have your out fits packed.

[Mosko111]

It wont matter what the gods disk up we will still have fun. as long as we can get to the camp ground . I have our dresses ready and pressed for teams. All the teams make sure u have your out fits packed.

are you able to share any hints on what you guys will be wearing? It would be awkward if we turneduo in the exact same outfit

[Brian Gregg]

Mosko we will be in all white with pink G bangers.

[Mosko111]

Mosko we will be in all white with pink G bangers.

Haha, and I'm sure you blokes will have the the most cheers from the crowd!!

[Mosko111]

How did it look up there on the weekend guys? It's clear blue skies in Blackwater, hopefully it's the same out Cathu and the soil is getting a chance to dry!!

Also will there be any night stages in the main creek where spectators get to sit on the top of the banks and watch and cheer? If so will they be single or team stages?

[Dog & Budgie]

G'day Guys,

I am chasing some advice on fitting window nets for the comp. I have brought a set of revolution race gear 18" x 24" nets with fit kit. The first drama i am having is the top rode is to long. I plan on cutting some out of the centre and rewelding the two sections together. I am planing on fitting the bottom rod just under the window frame. The top rod i plan to try and fit it to the window frame. Can i use self tapping screws or do i have to use nuts and bolts. A m8 of mine said i wouldn't be allowed to mount it to the window frame and sugested that i mount the top rod to the A and B pillars. I thought i would ask here b4 drilling any holes.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Dog and Budgie

[Mosko111]

Hey mate,

you should mount it to the door frame top and bottom! If not your navi will have a bugger of a time trying to get in and out and open the door!

Most just use multiple self tapping screws to hold the window nets in place, but remember when you have it mounted that it needs to be able to be collapsed in 10 seconds??? I think from eithe the inside or out, incase you end upside down in water or something like that happens!

So to recap,
-use decent sized self tapping screws,
-Mount to top of window/door frame and then the bottom of window sill,
- make sure it can be colapsed very quickly from both inside or out whilst the door is closed.

[Dog & Budgie]

Thanks mate,

That has put my mind at ease.

[pootrollin]

Hey Quinney, If you know an upholstrer get him to sew a couple of velcro strips to the top of the net so you can wrap it around the top window frame and down the bottom you can put press studs for quick removal. minimal holes to drill then.