Well... Some of us will be booted from the house (T-Ray) and others will just have nothing better to do then pull out a good old TV dinner and put in a action flik into the DVD player...

Soo... For thouse of us... Or you single folk... Anyone wanna do a night run while the girls are at the "party"?

Totally open to suggestions on a location. And heading out, we can aim for about the same time the girls head to T-Ray's house. So maybe a 6pm trailhead meeting somewhere?

From Sheila's other "parties" and since I'm sure they will be telling eachother WAY to much info about us to one another... They will be at it till at least 10... So that give us plenty of time for a pretty good run somewhere.

Suggestions?
Table Mesa
Butch Jones Rec Area
Four Peaks

Anyone up for it?

[EDIT]

Location: Coves at Butcher Jones Rec Area
Meeting Place: Conoco (87 and Ft. McDowell)
Time to Meet: 5:30PM
Leaving for the Coves: 6:00PM
FRS: 14
CB: 17

STOCK FRIENDLY TRAIL For all you guys that want to join and are unsure you can make it... Yes the is a VERY easy area... And very fun for all skill levels and rig capabilities.

BE SURE TO GAS UP BEFORE YOU GET THERE... Gas is $0.50/gallon more then anywhere else at the Conoco, but the air is free.

Head Count:
MadManX w/ a ride-along
karlover007
T-Ray
Skatchkins
AZ-Ted (needs a ride, anyone?)
XCJ (tenative)
asuhondo (tenative)
Garrett in the yota (tenative)
Onix (tenative)(you better be there)

Anyone else joining?

And Please get the "better halves" over the the girls party... Yes they can buy stuff... But that isn't the point. The point is so all the "better halves" get to know each other. Oh, and female friends are also welcome, they do not have to be invloved with the club to go to the party.

-MadManX

I am in, as long as your lights are AHEAD of me, not BEHIND me.

Well next time tell me to shut them off ... Or pick a flatter road... Wait... The bumps made it funner

Oh... Racing down those trails Sat, I lost part of my front sway bar mount Rattled the bolts right out.

Got a suggestion on where? Or a preference to the ones I mentioned?

-MadManX

I would go for whichever one is closer? I am not familiar with Butch Jones Rec Area, the other two I have at least an idea of what I am getting into, but I am down for anything.

Ahh... And where were we on Sat? ... The first place we wheeled at was the butcher jones rec area after the cleanup :p

But now that i think about it... We have to scratch that one off... The gates close at sunset.

Hum... Table Mesa maybe? ... I've never been out there to wheel yet... Maybe AZ-Ted can show us around.

Onix... You in too?

-MadManX

I can show you guys around Table Mesa as long as I can ride along with someone. My truck won't be fixed until next week sometime. The diff is coming in from Tennessee.

at least you didnt almost flip it. according to you anyway, i felt very in control. but i guees you usually are just until you arent. :p
how high did i get that right rear like 3 feet off the ground..

I there, however I work till 7pm...I should be able to back out early though.

Table Mesa sounds good. East or West side??? I know the West side very well. Never been on the East side. Should be wet and muddy, rain in forecast tomorrow and Friday.

You are welcome to join me, Ted.

The east side runs out to Seven Springs, or it did before one of the big fires a while back. There's a lot more to do on the west side anyhow.. The big hill, the white wall, down to the river, lots of hill climbs, prolly some mud, even just boony-whompin' down the river bed if it's not too wet.

What time are you all thinking about heading out? I would like to come, do you think a stock 06 4X4 S would make it?

We won't get ya into any trouble we can't get you out of Spoters will be present, No body damage should occur... So yeah... The street tires should make the mud a blast, if you don't need a tug out of it.

Tim, where you need to be for work? ... I haven't ran either side of Table Mesa and was trying to get Ted as shotgun with one of us so we didn't get lost. I'm up for either side though.

So... Plan is so far Table Mesa, side to be determined. Time, well the girls are at Tims at 6pm, and Tim has to be to work by 7pm... how does 3 or 4 at Ceveron (I17 and Carefree) sound to everyone?

-MadManX

I will be in a stock 06 4x4 S, so if you get stuck, I'll be right there with ya

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Originally posted by MadManX:
So... Plan is so far Table Mesa, side to be determined. Time, well the girls are at Tims at 6pm, and Tim has to be to work by 7pm... how does 3 or 4 at Ceveron (I17 and Carefree) sound to everyone?

I am not sure how is it that 3 or 4 making sense? Shouldn't it be 8 or 9 then? Especially since it's a "night" run?
I am doing some apartment hunting during the day, so 3 or 4 might be tough to make and I will be going to Maricopa after that for dinner.

Yeah, 8 or 9 would be better for me too. i have to work at 4 for a couple hours at a basketball game so I should be done at 7 at the latest. If I can't make this I will see you guys at the next one!

But now that i think about it... We have to scratch that one off... The gates close at sunset.

-MadManX[/QUOTE]

They don't close it anymore. I have started most of my night trips out there around 9:30pm and the gate is always open.

DBAX the east side still runs to seven springs then you can go all the way to carefree or cave creek. I did it a couple of months ago. One of my friends two saturdays ago went out to do the west side and since i have not done the west side i am not sure were but he said the first river crossing was 3 to 4 feet deep and i think in another post AZ-ted ran in to this just thought I would throw that out. But since there has not been any rain recently I am sure it has gone down.

I am now DONE with work at 3:30pm. I say let's go run a few coves at Butcher Jones for a few hours. Much more fun IMO than Table Mesa.

Either trail let's plan on meeting somewhere at 5:00pm. That way we get together and aired down before it gets dark and are on trail when it gets dark.

If Mikhail has to be in Maricopa and MadManx you live out that way, the Coves are closer. They arecloser to me too...plus we may beable to get a couple SWANKy guys out with us.

I pretty sure they don't close it anymore as well, since datz510 makes night runs frequently out there and usually starts at 6pm.

My vote is for the Coves at Butcher Jones. Much more area and trails to explore from mild to wild. Can I get an "AMEN"?

Only down side to the coves is the lack of mudd. ... Otherwise I'm still down for either too.

Someone want to make up our minds?

karlover007, what time you plan on leaving Maricopa? ... If we can get your timing down I think we can get a firm trail head time. Since me and you can run up to the trail together.

And I know it is labled as a "night run" but I'm expecting to be out till about 10 or 11 (later if I still have gas and ppl are awake). But I'm trying to line this up with the "girls party" also going on and it starts at 6pm.

So karlover007 needs to pick a dinner done time, and maybe he can decide the trail too... So we can get a firm time and place and invite the SWANKy guys over.

AZ-Ted... I might have a shotgun buddy from work, and if so I'll talk someone here to take ya ... Otherwise my passenger seat is all yours. I'm working on convincing a chevy guy to finish his rig (yeah it would end up more towards a SWANKy rig, but hey... Maybe I can turn him into a Nissan guy).

-MadManX

Gate's always open at the coves.

If you guys decide to go there you bringing wood to burn stuff?

I here the mall is having a sale....J/K

I am good to go at 6 and on. May be even earlier if necessary. Since Tim said coves are closer to us, lets go with that, we rarely get such opportunities

That depends on what kind of mud you play in.. Cove 4(?), the big one with the hill climb on the left, is where I drove my Gen1 across the lake bottom over 60 yds with water 3-5" up the windowsides a good ways . Night run coincidentaly.. It was odd seeing the water, fairly clear, around the truck, illuminated by the headlights as I chugged along. Listening to the fanblades slap the water as it crept up inside the engine compartment, higher and higher. There's a bylaw for AZXC prohbiting the consumption of Knob Creek Bourbon, and driving 'neath the water under moonlight now after that incident. :rolleyes:

Coves at Butcher Jones Rec Area it is.

Saturday Feb. 16th meet at Conoco on the 87 and Ft. McDowell at...5:30pm to leave by 6:00pm for the green gate.

As long as you think I can handle it stock, I'm in. This would be my first time out, so I'll have questions. My friend is visiting from Toronto. I guess we can show him some AZ backcountry. Should I bring the handheld CB?

Sounds good to me... I'll edit the top... Do we have a head count? Oh... And Sheila needs a head count for the "girls party"... Can you guys please let her know... She is getting mad at me since my turn out sounds bigger than hers.

-MadManX

You won't have any problems at all. And yes, FRS 14 and CB 17 for radios. Either works, I run with both along with a few others incase we need to relay messages.

-MadManX

Looks like I'll be there

Cool. Always nice to have another Gen1 out on the trail.

I thought all the Gen II's had been weeded out

You wish.

Slowly and most definately surely. One diff at a time...

Sorry, that really is not funny. I'm glad you all got warranties though.

Hey a GenII started this... So I better be there... Though out numbered

-MadManX

I'm sorry, but we will not disappear. The gen1's will be weeded out in time.

The wife/gf/other half will be at the girls party right? Otherwise I'll get in trouble for bringin out the boys while the girls stay home.

Sheila needs more people... Sounds like the boys run is bigger than the girls party... And Karlover007 needs to tell Mary to get ahold of Sheila for Sat too :p

-MadManX

No chickies. Got it.
Just one old X

More likely, Gen1's will turn into more and more hardcore wheelers whilst the Gen2's go back to stock to have a warranty not be denied. Hate to put it that way, but the facts are obvious. Weak Drivetrain, regardless of the benefits of the more powerfull engine and the bells and whistles that make the 2nd gen so much more appealing on the surface.

All are still X's and welcome just the same in my book.

I could put on a wig...

Well, I still have only my stock warranty... seems like I might have to change my take on it once I can spend money again.

Not looking forard to paying $30 again to get my truck cleaned so Lindsey can drive it to work next week, but I DO love playing in the mud!!!

I think there is actually going to be a decent turnout at both events. I'm actually looking more forward to getting home after the party to my wife...if ya know what I mean.

Mmmmm mud.
I'll have a ride along as well.

Are we stopping at one of the coves to burn things? Do we need wood?

Why Tim? u've got issues back at the house?

Ummm...sure, I guess.

Dude, do you know what party he is talking about?!

eck the joke didn't work out as I thought it would. nm.

I have a pressure washer and a muddy driveway already if you want to take a trip to Maricopa... I think the gas is cheaper than the car wash.

I don't know how much "on the spot" stuff Sheila has... But I know there is a box of tasty things showing up today at the house for tomorrow. And I'm sure she has a bunch of "ideas" you might like.

How many starts do you have now Tim?

Oh... Ride alongs... Anyone without shotguns... I have one from work... Ted might be up still (gunna text him now) and Chris (Wally's ride-a-long) that took our pics from Crown King might need a ride too. Anyone have room to spare?

-MadManX

Yeah... That one went like a lead ballon :p We all know Tim is looking forward to the run ending so he can go home seconds after the "party".

Hey Tim... Did you talk anyone else to going or let the SWANKy folk know (about our trip of the party)?

-MadManX

Are you going to stop and have a small fire at one of the coves?

If the stuff can burn while floating?

First cove has a nice big beach... Even with the rain it shouldn't be under water.

Well I wouldn't rule it out... But I'm not perparing for a fire... Also remember this is a XOC showing, so alcohol is prohibited while wheeling... So I'm not sure what else to do around a fire that won't get the cops call And some of us are going home before sun up

-MadManX

yes it is... LOL

but there are quite a few things about a gen 2 to be desired. cepts diffs/drive trains that is.. still tempted to say screw whoever calls me while im on call this weekend and go with you guys..

How long should I give myself to get from Chandler to the Conoco? I'm at Dobson and Queen Creek. I'm still learning the area...

31 miles - about 52 min sayeth Google

I have room for 1 shotgun rider. I'm not planning on doing a fire, I would prefer to just play around, get muddy, do some hill climbs and take pictures.

See you all at the Conoco 6pm at the latest!!!!

Please everyone shoot me a text with your XOC name if you are attending... 480-251-7976.

I'm out. With my X in the shop, its a little far for me to take my other vehicle - just to do a ride along. Enjoy the run, and post up some pictures.

where you at i havent left quite yet, ill pick you up on my way..
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never mind i aint going either..

Thanks again everyone.
Had a lot of fun.

Feel free to join again! Apparently we need to have as many vehicles for towing as possible.

thats funny and sad at the same time.. sry to hear about your diffs.. would have gone but WAY too tired..

Really fun night of wheeling, thanks to all who made it out. Good to finally meet you, Skatchkins and Bob. Hope to ride with ya'll again soon.



XCJ - Great job driving a stock 2nd Gen at night on terrain you are unfamilar with. Come on out again.

Thanks! I had a great night and will be out again. I took off the mud flaps and running boards yesterday. They were almost off anyway after the other night. I think it looks a lot better. Thanks to all of you for all of your help!

The T-Ray Showoff Video

T-Ray showing off that his Gen1 can do what my GenII did ... But man he put on a better show doing it.

-MadManX

-MadManX

Minutes later Mikhail's diff blew when nobody was looking. AFTER this big hill climb too.

-MadManX

My favorit pic of the night... Though the first pic of Chris driving Wally's rig is my desktop backgournd right now (it fit the screen better).

-MadManX

Great pics MadManX, as always. Hopefully Skatchkins got some good ones he can put up...

Really fun night...still waiting on my $40 from Garrett... :p

x2 on the sunset pic above, very nice.

Hey I was supposed to get a piece of that too... And for getting Mikhail towed up the hill too.

-MadManX

Nice shots.
I only got the chance to quickly look through my few camera pics last night. That Fronty lift took longer than I thought yesterday. It did look cool without the bed on though
I threatened to make him drive around for a week like that.

Gimme an address and me and my lead pipe will get to work on getting your hard earned money

Thanks for letting me tag along. I had a blast. never just get a chance to sit back and relax on the trail.
One day, when the diff problem if fixed, you guys need to get those rigs on the rocks. I can show you some fun runs in Table Mesa.

You big dumb show off :p

Yes... yes I am. I can't help it. I love my rig.
I think your rig can do so much more than you give it credit for. Even being top heavy.

Nice pictures !
it was nice to wheel with some new people and had a blast with all . on the other hand im sorry to see a fellow member blow a diff but glad to see it didnt slow him down from riding shotgun with T-Ray and treking on

Pulled three tripodders from my cam. Beautiful night in the desert again.





And some motion of the jerk

Fat Bob's pics from Anaconda?

wow those are awesome!!!
whos rig is that in the top one (headlights pointing towards the sky)??

Skatchkins; 6" lift IIRC

Ya what he said!

6" thought you could only get a 3" or is that a gen 2 cant tell in the dark... iirc?

3" Calmini/ 3" BL

His profile says 2003 which is a gen1.

Oh yes, check out that all wheel drive non-action

Awsome pics... We need to get together some time and I need some pointers and using my camera better (since I have the same one, just didn't bring it that night).

I know you said you can do during the days on Sat... So give a yell when you can run and we can go out again some time, and maybe I can talk some of these other guys to go too... Your Rig can easily do alot more. You saw Tim showing off, and I think you too are both pretty even.

And My rig looks scary at the top of that hill winching Mikhail back on to the trail. I know it was bright in the front... But man with the shutter open that long they look brighter than Wally's :p

-MadManX

Can't on Sat's during day.

And my set up is actually a 3" SL + 2" BL, but thanks for trying to give me an extra inch

Oops... That was supposed to say can't ... That's what I get for not reading what I type.

Pick a date and a time and I'll get something going again (oh and a location might help too)... And bring the Jeeps out next time... What's the worst that happends... They encourage us to get bolder

-MadManX

Now, ~that~ is a freakin' excellent shot.


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yeah, thats a great picture...now I see why you had me shut off my headlights...

Ha.
Yeah my Jeep club guys have gotten used to my bossiness on setting shots up for them

That was on Collateral Damage. Ive done anaconda too.