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09-22-2006, 05:56 AM
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Off-Road Event
I went on a dealer sponsored off-road event last weekend. It was at Sayersbrook Bison Ranch in Potosi, MO. They have about 50 miles of trails with varying difficulty. I think several Jeep groups built most of the trails. It was a good time. I thought that some of the trails were pretty tough, although, I'm just a beginner in the off-road department. I am learning though. I know these trails don't even compare to what some of you have been on.
lots of Hummers
the lake
starting out on the first trail
this is much steeper than it looks
waiting to start the next trail
This was a little tough spot because you tended to slide towards the rock wall.
very, very steep climb
Here's mine afterwards.
Only a little bit of carnage. This was from a very steep rock filled ditch.
Unfortunately, my cameraman didn't get any of the really bad spots. I think he was a little nervous.
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09-22-2006, 06:25 AM
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Re: Off-Road Event
Very cool, those trails look fun. I was at an Off-Road Event by Hummer of Orlando last weekend, wasn't quite like that, but still fun. Had ~100 Hummers at ours, how was the turnout there?
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09-22-2006, 08:04 AM
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Re: Off-Road Event
Nice pics. Doesn't look like those trails see a whole lot of use.
And you almost tore your bumper off. BRAVO!!!
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09-22-2006, 08:45 AM
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Re: Off-Road Event
Nice pics! The very first obstacle I went on with my H3 I bent back the rear license plate and scraped the bumper.
Carnage is good!
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09-22-2006, 01:55 PM
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Re: Off-Road Event
Looks like a great time thanks for sharing pics. The event DEI and I were at last weekend didn't have anything challenging but the sand pits were fun
Here's DEI playing in one of them
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09-22-2006, 02:49 PM
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Re: Off-Road Event
VERY COOL!!! I was invited and planned on going but had a death in the family. I'll be there next time for sure!! A couple of friends of mine were there in thier H1 Alpha and H2.
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09-22-2006, 03:30 PM
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Re: Off-Road Event
Yep, I am going with my Hummer dealership this weekend 23rd & 24th to Big Bear.... One of the trails we are doing is the Holcomb Trail... I'll make sure to post pictures.....
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09-22-2006, 04:04 PM
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Re: Off-Road Event
Must be Happening season. I know of 6 of them between last weekend and this weekend. My dealer is supposed to be having another by the end of the year too.
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09-22-2006, 04:07 PM
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Re: Off-Road Event
Does anyone else's dealers do night runs too? It was pretty damn cool
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09-22-2006, 04:08 PM
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Re: Off-Road Event
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Originally Posted by dеiтайожни
Very cool, those trails look fun. I was at an Off-Road Event by Hummer of Orlando last weekend, wasn't quite like that, but still fun. Had ~100 Hummers at ours, how was the turnout there?
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There were quite a few Hummers there. I would probably guess about 100.
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09-22-2006, 04:15 PM
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Re: Off-Road Event
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Nice pics. Doesn't look like those trails see a whole lot of use.
And you almost tore your bumper off. BRAVO!!!
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I know there are a lot of Jeep events there, but I guess they don't maintain the trails too well. I think a lot of the Jeep events are on the rock garden.
Yeah, I'm not that upset about the bumper, but what really aggravates me is that there were 2 guys standing behind me when I went through the ditch and they just watched it happen instead of spotting me. It's not like they didn't have time to react. I was barely crawling through it. I guess I should only go off-roading with people I know and trust!!
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09-22-2006, 04:16 PM
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Re: Off-Road Event
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09-22-2006, 04:43 PM
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Re: Off-Road Event
Great pics!!!!!!!!! Wish my dealer did something other than provide sh!ty service!!!
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09-22-2006, 04:48 PM
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Re: Off-Road Event
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Nice pics! The very first obstacle I went on with my H3 I bent back the rear license plate and scraped the bumper.
Carnage is good!
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Modify your rear plate with a piano hinge it will swing out 90 degrees
GR8 pics some have a red X though and cant be seen.
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09-22-2006, 04:48 PM
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Re: Off-Road Event
There were a couple pretty technical parts on the trails. There was one part where you had to go through about 8-10" deep thick mud, then go up a steep, very smooth hill. Everyone with AT tires had a tough time because your tires would pack up with mud, then you couldn't get any traction on the hill. We ended up having to get a good run at it. I got a video of it. It's not very good, but I will try to figure out how to post it.
There was also a section where they said that they rolled an H2 last year. There was about a 6 foot wash out to the left and trees to the right.
It was funny though because since the trails were mostly built by the Jeep guys, the H3's were the only ones that didn't have to make 4 point turns at every bend!! I think the H3's had a much easier time on the trails than the H1's and H2's.
Also, I think I have my friend sold on the H3. He said that he is going to buy one now. He couldn't believe some of the stuff that we went through.
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09-22-2006, 04:50 PM
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Re: Off-Road Event
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Great pics!!!!!!!!! Wish my dealer did something other than provide sh!ty service!!!
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Sorry to hear that. Lynch does a pretty good job. They do an event every spring and fall and they provide lunch and dinner. Everything is free!!
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09-22-2006, 04:52 PM
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Re: Off-Road Event
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GR8 pics some have a red X though and cant be seen.
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right-click on the red X and click "show picture". Sometimes that works.
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09-22-2006, 04:58 PM
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Re: Off-Road Event
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Wish my dealer did something other than provide sh!ty service!!!
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Hummer requires they 4 events a year and 2 are required to be off road. Your dealer needs to get their act together.
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09-22-2006, 04:59 PM
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Re: Off-Road Event
The pics came up this time.Nice
Modify your rear plate .I noticed its a good idea to also remove the front plate, Mine snaped off once already(little scuff under hooks).
I havent pushed the 3 to the limits like others here. I havent taken the steps off yet,only small scuffs at this point .
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09-22-2006, 05:04 PM
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Re: Off-Road Event
I was real surprise to hear from a number of H3 owners this last weekend that the dealer told them they didn't need to take off their steps for the happening. They were removing all the H2 steps but wouldn't do the 3s. I know of at least one of the dealer's H3s that has a bent up step on it
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