OBC 2006

Post by **bogged** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 1:19 pm

grimbo wrote:
thunder wrote:What the website as this one doesnt work. http://www.outback4x4challenge.com
works for me. there is a bit of a delay before it loads

works for me, but says "EVENT ON NOW"...
so much for keeping it upto date

Post by **krimnl** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 9:06 pm

finally got through

entry is in

Post by **RedRhinoProducts** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 12:02 pm

Hi all,

Jason Michaels here, competing in Project: Big-ass. We're finishing up final prep on our overloaded, too high, over powered Disco. Still a lot of little things to do but you all know how that is.

Currently I'm fighting with why the 4.6 we installed won't lite... :(

Curious, I've emailed and called but no reply if anyone can answer this I would appreciate it greatly. We opted to not go for an internal cage as we can almost rest assured our top heavy bitch will roll once or twice, err well maybe even three times. We mocked up an external cage but I can't get anyone to comment on what exactly is needed. We are planning on tying into the rear bumper/frame, rock sliders/frame and front bumper/frame. In the CCDA it mentions that you need to have a brace behind the seats. Can anyone confirm that "over" building an exo cage will suffice? If so what do you all recomend. This is first comp rig so we're learning as we go.

Many thanks, can't wait to get our asses kicked by those Nissans. ; )

, Jason Michaels - www.get-rhino.com

Post by **toughnut** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 1:15 pm

As the rules stand at the moment, there is no provision for an exo cage. Thats not to say that you can't have one but you still need to satisfy the requirements for internal rollover protection as well. Can't wait to see all of you next year at outback. I just sent in my application.

Post by **vompie69** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 8:00 pm

Have sent our application form away too.

After spectating this year, Pete and I have decided to enter next year's event.

Jane

Post by **krimnl** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 9:57 pm

RedRhinoProducts wrote:Hi all,

Jason Michaels here, competing in Project: Big-ass. We're finishing up final prep on our overloaded, too high, over powered Disco. Still a lot of little things to do but you all know how that is.

Currently I'm fighting with why the 4.6 we installed won't lite... :(

Curious, I've emailed and called but no reply if anyone can answer this I would appreciate it greatly. We opted to not go for an internal cage as we can almost rest assured our top heavy bitch will roll once or twice, err well maybe even three times. We mocked up an external cage but I can't get anyone to comment on what exactly is needed. We are planning on tying into the rear bumper/frame, rock sliders/frame and front bumper/frame. In the CCDA it mentions that you need to have a brace behind the seats. Can anyone confirm that "over" building an exo cage will suffice? If so what do you all recomend. This is first comp rig so we're learning as we go.

Many thanks, can't wait to get our asses kicked by those Nissans. ; )

, Jason Michaels - www.get-rhino.com

i would suggest going to the ccda website and asking in that forum.
or even better speak to Paul or Sharyn
i think you will need a internal cage with a cross brace . remember the cage isnt to protect your truck its to protect the driver and co-driver.
and just quietly i know that they work

you can always build and internal cage and extend bars out and along drip rails aswell for a bit of protection for your truck

Darren

Post by **toughnut** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 11:32 pm

krimnl wrote:
RedRhinoProducts wrote:Hi all,

Jason Michaels here, competing in Project: Big-ass. We're finishing up final prep on our overloaded, too high, over powered Disco. Still a lot of little things to do but you all know how that is.

Currently I'm fighting with why the 4.6 we installed won't lite... :(

Curious, I've emailed and called but no reply if anyone can answer this I would appreciate it greatly. We opted to not go for an internal cage as we can almost rest assured our top heavy bitch will roll once or twice, err well maybe even three times. We mocked up an external cage but I can't get anyone to comment on what exactly is needed. We are planning on tying into the rear bumper/frame, rock sliders/frame and front bumper/frame. In the CCDA it mentions that you need to have a brace behind the seats. Can anyone confirm that "over" building an exo cage will suffice? If so what do you all recomend. This is first comp rig so we're learning as we go.

Many thanks, can't wait to get our asses kicked by those Nissans. ; )

, Jason Michaels - www.get-rhino.com

i would suggest going to the ccda website and asking in that forum.
or even better speak to Paul or Sharyn
i think you will need a internal cage with a cross brace . remember the cage isnt to protect your truck its to protect the driver and co-driver.
and just quietly i know that they work

you can always build and internal cage and extend bars out and along drip rails aswell for a bit of protection for your truck

Darren

A number of guys do this here in OZ and it works well. The bars over the drip rails don't have to be too thick either. It's just a brush guard.

Post by **Bighazza** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 9:22 am

I think Bru21 is running an exo cage with no internal?

Post by **Hobzee** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:20 pm

Turtle beats rabbit at Broken Hill. It's been suggested I should put my trusty old 5 grand 60 in the OBC- all it needs is a roll bar so it would be a sub 10 car (not sub 10 seconds ... sub 10 grand). Funny thing is that it's more reliable than most of the battle rigs and would do OK. I'd get my ass kicked on opening night and it would take the week to get over it. Maybe we do a shame file if I run the 60 ... Shame on anyone beaten by the sub 10K 60.

Post by **Ossie** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 6:57 am

Hobzee wrote:Turtle beats rabbit at Broken Hill. It's been suggested I should put my trusty old 5 grand 60 in the OBC- all it needs is a roll bar so it would be a sub 10 car (not sub 10 seconds ... sub 10 grand). Funny thing is that it's more reliable than most of the battle rigs and would do OK. I'd get my ass kicked on opening night and it would take the week to get over it. Maybe we do a shame file if I run the 60 ... Shame on anyone beaten by the sub 10K 60.

Mark Riley used to get his 60 moving, though I doubt it was a sub $10k car

Jason

Post by **toughnut** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 5:42 am

Hobzee wrote:Turtle beats rabbit at Broken Hill. It's been suggested I should put my trusty old 5 grand 60 in the OBC- all it needs is a roll bar so it would be a sub 10 car (not sub 10 seconds ... sub 10 grand). Funny thing is that it's more reliable than most of the battle rigs and would do OK. I'd get my ass kicked on opening night and it would take the week to get over it. Maybe we do a shame file if I run the 60 ... Shame on anyone beaten by the sub 10K 60.

I'd love to see you kick some expensive butt.

There's a few people out there that could come back down to earth

Post by **Hobzee** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 9:49 pm

At Cliffhanger I was zero car in a night stage (under lights) in my old carby 3F, auto and open diffs. Was pipped by just 1 second by JPC (Scanlon / Johnston). Shame on everyone else ..... Makes you wonder sometimes...

Post by **bru21** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 3:52 pm

Bighazza wrote:I think Bru21 is running an exo cage with no internal?

i was going to,and they allow in in the obc but the local comps want an internal too so its nearly done. welded in.

cheers bru

Post by **Big Mav** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:15 am

Got my deposit and entry in and confirmed list night. Spoke with Sharen, aparently there now full and might not be taking any more entries. Only 5 months to go.

Post by **Coighty** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 4:17 pm

Best check your calender again, only 4 months to go.
Just picked car up to day cage now fitted, thanks Overkill.
Wish they would up date their web site.

Post by **Laurie Griffiths** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 10:21 am

Hi Coighty

I see you live in East Kurrajong and are entering the OBC.
I run run a Bushie trayback in the OBC each year and I live in East Kurrajong.
I asume you are a member of the "On All 4's" Club.
I thought you might be interested in travelling to Broken Hill with a group of the T4 members that enter each year, we would be leaving early the Thursday morning and arrive at Broken Hill that night.

Post by **Coighty** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 7:43 pm

Lauire sounds good. I know where you live as i've done work at your place when you done your shed. I'm the concrete cutter.

Post by **Big Mav** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 9:41 pm

Has any one started organising vehicle transport from Brisbane to Broken Hill?

Post by **Laurie Griffiths** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 6:40 am

I guess you know Bill Bran then.

OK if your interested in travelling with us or want to chat about anything to do with the OBC give me a call on 0414 676 676.

See yah.

Post by **Britswed** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 10:33 am

shit 4 months to go better get her back together then lol

laurie yep convoy as per usual have you booke dthe sturt motel yet mate

Mal

Post by **Coighty** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 8:02 pm

Thanks Laurie i have a thousand questions, i,ve been pestering Guy Holt a lot, he's probably sick of going over it with me. I will give you a call soon so we can meet up.
Thanks Paul.

Post by **bru21** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:39 pm

Big Mav wrote:Has any one started organising vehicle transport from Brisbane to Broken Hill?

have heard some talk of places filling up. I will start to look into it soon, I think there is something like 12 places on a semi or something. will need to get onto some of the others soon.

Post by **Laurie Griffiths** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 7:22 am

Hi Mal

Mate I was in Broken Hill in November and I my room at the Sturt while I was there, I know Max has booked his Dean and Mick Whitehead are not competing so they will not have booked so might be a good idea to give them a call, let me know what time you want to meet at Lithgow on the Thursday, the earlier the better I think.
Mal do you have a dyno set up at your shop.

Laurie.

Post by **Britswed** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 2:15 pm

Hey Laurie

Yeah my cabin is booked as well iam hopefully not trailing my car to BH this year as SLOW coach Mick has a couple of spots on his tow trucks

So early Thursday leave would be good in the past i have found it hard to sleep that night and am usually on the road by 2am ish

Naah dont have a dyno mate i always send mine to Coopers

Mal

Post by **james feeney** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 4:35 am

Paul and Sharon were spotted checking out a new Mud site

http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=3271

Best of luck guys

Post by **Ossie** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 7:57 am

james feeney wrote:Paul and Sharon were spotted checking out a new Mud site

James,

Now that would make the OBC interesting.... Hows the weather up ithere at the moment? It's been 40+ deg C 3 times so far this week in Vic.

Jason

Post by **Ruffy** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 8:36 pm

Hobzee you run ya 60 and if you do ok i'll run mine next year! that'll piss them off being beaten by a sub 6 grand rig!!

Post by **james feeney** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 3:53 am

Jason,

It's not too bad just now. Gets frosty at night but that's it. Makes me suspicious tho, something must be around the corner!!

Post by **Ossie** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:58 pm

13 weekends to go..... not much time really. All places are apparently full, with 6 in reserve.

Will be good to see Coops and Hummer chnage positions as Neil's hilux gets to stretch it's legs in the OBC.

Jason

Post by **toughnut** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 6:14 pm

WOOO HOOO

Just got confirmation from Sharyn that I'm in the comp again. Now I just have to prep my truck without actually being at home to do it

Now where did I put my navi's number

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