Rovers on the Rocks 3

[Fivespddisco]

Come join Roverlab and Lucky8 on Nov 11th & 12th for Rovers on the Rocks 3 at Rausch Creek!
This will be the 3nd Land Rover ONLY Rock Challenge in the world!
As in the years past there will trail rides going on all day Friday and Saturday except for when everyone gets together for the Rock challenge.
The challenge will have 2 classes. Expedition class 32in tires and under and Open class 33in to 36in tires.
The Low down:
Both Rover Lab and L8 will be there at 9am Friday and Saturday.
The Rock Challenge begins at 1pm Saturday.
The Land Rover Rock Challenge is included in your admission to Rausch Creek, but please let us know if you want to compete.
On Saturday night we will have the awards dinner at the Hampton Inn with catering from Buddies Log Cabin again.
The dinner will be $22 per person and if you have not had Buddies “Filling” it is worth it.
L8 and Roverlab will be staying at the Hampton Inn. The rooms are $70 a night. Dogs are welcome but cost extra. The Hampton Inn has a block of rooms set aside so when you call just let them know you are coming for Rovers on the Rocks event.
The phone number is 570-343-4505
If you don’t want the hotel room camping is free at Rausch Creek.
Link to register for diner.
http://lucky8llc.com/Products.aspx?ProductID=4265
Link for event shirt
http://lucky8llc.com/Products.aspx?ProductID=7111

If you have any question please feel free to email me at
Justin@Lucky8llc.com

Videos from last years event.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHkYPZBdBCg&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOj2KljZg0w&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3edz4V3XHyA&feature=related

[Rugbier]

Somehow I am inclined to say the second video it's the best, where you can appreciate the best Rover Driver on the East Coast *LMAO*

[Ray_G]

Damn, timing is kicking my ass. I had thought/heard that it was the weekend prior. Veteran's day weekend is always packed with crap and I'm out.

[130Tdi]

ordered 2 shirts-site doesn't ask for sizes ?

[pushngo]

Just put the size in the note area Doug

So who all is going and who is Camping at Rausch?

[Rugbier]

i am going and camping on the second floor of the Hampton Inn *S*

[Fivespddisco]

The date is getting closer please register for your dinners or you run the risk of going with out.
Link to register for diner.
http://lucky8llc.com/Products.aspx?ProductID=4265
Link for event shirt
http://lucky8llc.com/Products.aspx?ProductID=7111

And get you Rover ready because L8 Shop girl Boryana will be there on Saturday for a Photo shoot.

[rijosho]

I also plan on going, just have been procrastinating on registering.

[nathanwind]

Damn...I likewise for some reason thought it was the week before. Going to Penn State for the PSU-Nebraska game that weekend.

[ini88]

Might swing by to see the challenge and say hello to some friends.

[cgalpin]

I'm out, but I do need to give you a call and see if I can get some suspension stuff from you and brought to the event.

[jefhuf]

I'm 50-50 still...trying to coordinate with wifey and maybe find a sitter for the kids

[Fivespddisco]

I'm out, but I do need to give you a call and see if I can get some suspension stuff from you and brought to the event.

We can do that for you.

[1of40]

I'm out, but I do need to give you a call and see if I can get some suspension stuff from you and brought to the event.

Charles, let me know if I can help bring stuff back from L8?

Clay

[Roverlab]

As an aside, Roverlab is no longer. We will be doing business as British4x4Specialists.
Thank you, short sighted multinational.
Probably going to be staying at the Hampton, especially if it keeps snowing like this.

[nathanwind]

As an aside, Roverlab is no longer. We will be doing business as British4x4Specialists.
Thank you, short sighted multinational.
Probably going to be staying at the Hampton, especially if it keeps snowing like this.

I thought if it was "one word" LRNA would leave people alone? Bummer!

[cgalpin]

Charles, let me know if I can help bring stuff back from L8?
Thanks Clay. Small chance I may still go, otherwise Jeff lives close to me and I'm sure will hook me up.

As an aside, Roverlab is no longer. We will be doing business as British4x4Specialists.
Thank you, short sighted multinational.
I would have done something like groverlab :)

[Fivespddisco]

We have lees then 2 weeks to go. If you want an event shirt please order it by friday or you will not get one.

http://lucky8llc.com/Products.aspx?ProductID=7111

[Rugbier]

1 for me ( use fat people size )
1 for Luca ( use your size )

Please !!!!

[Fivespddisco]

1 for me ( use fat people size )
1 for Luca ( use your size )

Please !!!!

If your good the other thing will be ready

[KKilo23]

We have lees then 2 weeks to go. If you want an event shirt please order it by friday or you will not get one.

http://lucky8llc.com/Products.aspx?ProductID=7111

Justin, just purchased a shirt... didn't ask for my size... ??

[Fivespddisco]

Justin, just purchased a shirt... didn't ask for my size... ??

You should have received an email asking for the size. Let me know if this did not happen. Next year I will make different shirt size listings

[jefhuf]

Just registered for dinner and a t-shirt so I suppose I am now officially in! I plan to camp...anyone else?

[KKilo23]

You should have received an email asking for the size. Let me know if this did not happen. Next year I will make different shirt size listings

Someone responded to the e-mail after I posted. All set thanks!

Just registered for dinner and a t-shirt so I suppose I am now officially in! I plan to camp...anyone else?

Hampton Inn Hotel Party... too dam cold. :cool:

[cgalpin]

I guess I'm in too. Say goodbye to your trophy Gustavo.

[Roverlab]

10 day forecast for Tremont (PA, not France) suggests overnights in the upper 30's and daytimes of the mid-40's.

[jefhuf]

Where's all the rough and tumble folks who like to sleep in the great outdoors! even my wife is agreeing to do it! :)

[Wolf Fabrication]

Where's all the rough and tumble folks who like to sleep in the great outdoors! even my wife is agreeing to do it! :)

Dude, the first year it got down to the mid-teens. Last year mid-twenties. More power to you if you want to freeze your arse off this year! I'd take the forcast and subtract 10 degrees.

[130Tdi]

Jeff did you finish your camping trailer or something ?

[jefhuf]

Been working my arse off to get it ready! Won't be "done" by any means but will be plenty far along for some camping!

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[rijosho]

dude just camp out in the parking lot at the hotel. If the Pelican case of Dan Akroyd Crystal Head Vodka makes its way out in the open again, you won't want to try to make your way back to camp anyway.

[Rugbier]

What is this Pelican Case and Mr Akroyd items you are speaking of?



dude just camp out in the parking lot at the hotel. If the Pelican case of Dan Akroyd Crystal Head Vodka makes its way out in the open again, you won't want to try to make your way back to camp anyway.

[jefhuf]

That's why I have wifey...she's my DD!

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[cgalpin]

The only problem is if there are just the three of us camping, it kind of takes the social aspect out of it.

[jefhuf]

Doug Stephens is also planning to camp and heard maybe Dana and Jill as well...maybe Randy? I know we will be hanging out at the Hampton on Saturday night but Friday is a different story

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[Rugbier]

Dana, Jill, Kevin, Ed, Jake, Randy,and 4 or 5 other peeps from NELRC

[cgalpin]

It's all good then. As much as I like hanging out with the ladies, camping will be fun. It's not *that* cold girls.

[jefhuf]

Are they camping at RC or the campground?

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[kmreiter]

I'm pretty sure everyone is camping at Rausch, at least that is what i have heard. I plan on shacking up there too.

[Rugbier]

I guess I'm in too. Say goodbye to your trophy Gustavo.

Listen PUNK, you might have a shot at this year's trophy if you place a little sticky note on your dash


" MUST PUT ON DIFF LOCK "

------ Follow up post added November 3rd, 2011 10:17 PM ------

It's all good then. As much as I like hanging out with the ladies, camping will be fun. It's not *that* cold girls.

Don't worry, I will remember I am a girl while I soak my jubillees in warm water at the hotel while you wipe freeze your ass at camp

[cgalpin]

Yes, imagine the things I can do in 4 low with my difflock on!

[jefhuf]

I'm pretty sure everyone is camping at Rausch, at least that is what i have heard. I plan on shacking up there too.

Sounds good...RC camping is fine with me and I assume it shouldn't be too crowded so we can get one of the better areas as well. Anyone bringing firewood?

[down_shift]

$1 on Charles. Any takers?

[cgalpin]

Mmh, I have a little bit of cedar left, but unless you want to burn pressure treated lumbar it won't be much.

[rijosho]

L8 and Roverlab will be staying at the Hampton Inn. The rooms are $70 a night. Dogs are welcome but cost extra. The Hampton Inn has a block of rooms set aside so when you call just let them know you are coming for Rovers on the Rocks event.
The phone number is 570-343-4505



Just confirmed my hotel room. Just a quick FYI the number is (570) 345-4505 for the Hampton Inn, not the number listed above. They had closed the event in their system so I had them reopen it if anyone else is planning on staying there. I got a room with two queens, if anyone else needs a bed one night.

[cgalpin]

Who's the other queen?

[rijosho]

Murphy

[don]

Thanks for the info on the hotel room Josh. I am looking to get out there. The 90 is in pieces right now but after today the paint should be all done and it's just a matter of putting things together.

I am looking to bring the youngest with me so definitely staying in a hotel (actually would stay in one regardless). ?Not sure what day I can break out tho - either Friday or Saturday. Will there be trail runs both days?

[rijosho]

Not sure what day I can break out tho - either Friday or Saturday. Will there be trail runs both days?

Yep, trail runs both Friday and Saturday (more details in the first post). Saturday there's usually a few groups out early in the AM, then the rock challenge in the afternoon, and a few more groups go back out onto the trails before heading back to the hotel for the dinner and awards.

[Hammertime]

Sounds good...RC camping is fine with me and I assume it shouldn't be too crowded so we can get one of the better areas as well. Anyone bringing firewood?

As usual I will bring firewood.

[Bmxer06pa]

I think I will be bringing some firewood also. I don't have a ton though.

[Rugbier]

Doug, stop by my house there is plenty by the little Garage, I am staying at the hotel, so I ain't carrying warming sticks for you biatches *LOL*

[Bmxer06pa]

Doug, stop by my house there is plenty by the little Garage, I am staying at the hotel, so I ain't carrying warming sticks for you biatches *LOL*

When are you leaving?

[Rugbier]

Friday after Luca gets out of school

[don]

Yep, trail runs both Friday and Saturday (more details in the first post). Saturday there's usually a few groups out early in the AM, then the rock challenge in the afternoon, and a few more groups go back out onto the trails before heading back to the hotel for the dinner and awards.

Great - looks like the little guy and I will head out on Friday, stay over night and hoping to meet up and run some trail with you guys. Depending on how he does may stay for the rock challenge or head home. Will play it by ear. Looking forward to it.

[Wolf Fabrication]

If I can't find a babysitter for Friday I may just be heading up late Friday in the mommy mobile and ride shotgun with someone.

------ Follow up post added November 7th, 2011 12:35 PM ------

Friday after Luca gets out of school

Luca has school on Veterans Day? I'm stuck home with mine.

[down_shift]

Looking to roll in before 7:30a on Sat with camping gear and firewood. Someone keep the fire going for me to thaw.....

[rijosho]

This week is moving way too slowly.

[cgalpin]

Rip your suspension out and try get it back together by Friday. It'll speed right up!

[Rugbier]

Or finish a complete engine rebuilt *LOL*

[down_shift]

If anyone has an extra set of used rims (steel or aluminum) to sell at ROTC, please shoot me a PM.

[cgalpin]

I'm sure Randy could hook you up. Have you tried him?

[nathanwind]

What was it you guys ragged on me about pre-MAR about "not starting any projects before a wheeling event"? Charles : )?

[cgalpin]

Very true. Blame Huff. My plan was the sane one - skip ROTR and make it a nice winter project at my leisure. I should be finishing my garage addition and making my wife happy anyway.

Peer pressure is a bitch.

[rijosho]

Blame Huff. My plan was the sane one - skip ROTR and make it a nice winter project at my leisure.

I think Huff's plan was to skip everything this year.

[jefhuf]

I think Huff's plan was to skip everything this year.

hey! the only thing I missed was MAR...granted that is a big miss but otherwise I believe I have represented well this year! As for you Galpin, I just pressed you into going to ROTR, I never told you that you had to rebuild your whole suspension in the meantime :)

------ Follow up post added November 8th, 2011 10:34 AM ------

If anyone has an extra set of used rims (steel or aluminum) to sell at ROTC, please shoot me a PM.

I still have those RRC wheels you can have if you want them...only the deal is you have to take all 6!

[cgalpin]

My truck wasn't safe to drive all the way to RC and back and you knew it! I would have gone to Gore (slower speeds, shorter trip) this weekend and delayed the work.

[jefhuf]

maybe...so I am an enabler! I think everyone should spend hours under their truck before a wheeling event anyway!

[don]

maybe...so I am an enabler! I think everyone should spend hours under their truck before a wheeling event anyway!

Exactly, what's the point of going to an event if you aren't scrambling with wrenches and stripping heads off bolts! Then driving out to Rausch thinking did I tighten that bolt enough?

Booked a room for friday night - thanks for the number Josh. Anyone hanging out at the Hampton Inn that night? I will have my son but might be able to meet up for a beer and/or dinner

[sonoronos]

maybe...so I am an enabler! I think everyone should spend hours under their truck before a wheeling event anyway!

You are the prime enabler!! :)

[pushngo]

Exactly, what's the point of going to an event if you aren't scrambling with wrenches and stripping heads off bolts! Then driving out to Rausch thinking did I tighten that bolt enough?

Booked a room for friday night - thanks for the number Josh. Anyone hanging out at the Hampton Inn that night? I will have my son but might be able to meet up for a beer and/or dinner

We'll be camping at RC drop by there should be a good number of us there.

[Fivespddisco]

It will be hard to get better weather for us. 3 days to GO!
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Tremont+PA+17981

[Roverlab]

Don, I'm staying at the Hampton. I'll have at least a sand colored LR3 and a big chocolate lab with me.
Looking like I'm going to be off-road Rover-less though. I know it's early today for UPS and/or Fedex, but with no brakes or ARB parts for the DI, no brakes, failed viscous and a leaky gas tank on the RRC, a failing trans on the D2, an expired inspection on the trailer, I'm down to the LR3 on street tires.
Trevor

[cgalpin]

Trevor, sounds like you need a good mechanic! Let me know if you need a referral to this new place called British 4x4 specialists up by you.

ROTFL

[Roverlab]

HArdy har har. I calle dhim, but he didn't answer.

[cgalpin]

LOL. I'll have a open passenger seat and room for Fran too if needed.

[Rugbier]

Charles,

Luca and I might invade your truck if Trevor doesn't

[cgalpin]

Damn, sorry to hear about the 110. I'd lend you a truck, but I'm just not that good of a friend :grin

But you and the boy are welcome. Heck I'll let him drive as long as he doesn't try call me dad ;)

[Rugbier]

Damn, sorry to hear about the 110. I'd lend you a truck, but I'm just not that good of a friend :grin

But you and the boy are welcome. Heck I'll let him drive as long as he doesn't try call me dad ;)


You might be his Dad in law *LMAO*

[Roverlab]

Ok, ARB functioning and refitted into rear axle. Bled brakes again and have a pedal- really need to find out why the RF accumulates air but never looses fluid- vacuumed out some stink bugs, removed all the camping gear left over from MAR, changed the oil and added air to the tires desperatley in need of some. Head to the car wash tomorrow to remove the remaining mud bog mud from the radiator, fill it up with some high test and heading out Friday am.
Planning on some green /lite blues on Saturday afternoon with some stock/teenager customers if anybody wants to join us.

[dchapman]

really need to find out why the RF accumulates air but never looses fluid-

Warped rotor. The Rotor will work the caliper pistons back-and-forth as the wheel spins and some how or another air gets in.

[dchapman]

I thought rotr was last weekend, though. That's when I got my shirt anyway.

Btw, I hid something by pole hole.

[KKilo23]

I will be getting to ROTR Friday Morning... brining the DII...staying at the Hampton Inn...shot gun is open for the "truck-less."

[Wolf Fabrication]

I'll be up there about 7pm Friday, camping at RC. Save me a flat spot!

[Fivespddisco]

I'll be up there about 7pm Friday, camping at RC. Save me a flat spot!

It will be dark when you get there so set up is going to take 35 seconds

[Wolf Fabrication]

It will be dark when you get there so set up is going to take 35 seconds

I've been practicing with the OzTent like a good Marine does. I can set it up in 20 seconds!

[Fivespddisco]

Im leaving in a few HRs See you guys down there

[KKilo23]

Should be at RC in 1 1/2 hrs

[Wolf Fabrication]

My ETA is 5pm. Need a few beers...

[budzny]

Charles, Thank you for a fun ride today! Also have fun wheeling with Jeff , Kenny and Clay with son. I met Trevor and his crew too and Doug with son. It was a nice Veteran day after all. I wish I could stay longer but lake house needs heat on to make the 3 years old daughter comfy. Have fun guys! Justin, next time!

Cheers,
Sal

[don]

Just got into the Hampton Inn. Very cool to see a bunch of Rovers in the parking lot - many with a bunch of mud from today.

Wanted to meet up with some guys especially Charles about that diff to borrow but the lights stopped working going over the pass into Pine Grove. Had to hold the hi-beams on to get to the hotel. Light switch must have sh!t the bed. With the diff fiasco this week this put me in serious thought that I should just turn around. With just the rear hooked up i might just run some greens tomorrow with my son and get home before something else breaks.

[Fivespddisco]

Just got into the Hampton Inn. Very cool to see a bunch of Rovers in the parking lot - many with a bunch of mud from today.

Wanted to meet up with some guys especially Charles about that diff to borrow but the lights stopped working going over the pass into Pine Grove. Had to hold the hi-beams on to get to the hotel. Light switch must have sh!t the bed. With the diff fiasco this week this put me in serious thought that I should just turn around. With just the rear hooked up i might just run some greens tomorrow with my son and get home before something else breaks.

Don
Take the light switch out of my truck. I will not need it on the trailer ride home.

[Wolf Fabrication]

Hitting the trails...

[o2batsea]

Hitting the trails...http://www.d-90.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=43613&d=1321110993

The Official Land Rover Defender Accessory Testing Team....

[rijosho]

Here's a few photos while I have wifi. Most photos are on my camera (this is the iPhone).

[rijosho]

This was the fun part. :) This doesn't win trophies, though.

[nathanwind]

Nice Horsey!

[Wolf Fabrication]

Here's a few of my pics. Sadly, didn't get a whole lot of trail pics.

[Rugbier]

This was the fun part. :) This doesn't win trophies, though.

Horsey had to change his undies after that

Lol

[Wolf Fabrication]

Goose, did you win again?

[Rugbier]

Goose, did you win again?

I did not compete , Charles won

( I had to let someone else win *LOL* )

[130Tdi]

trying to upload a couple of shots and getting "missing security token".

[Wolf Fabrication]

trying to upload a couple of shots and getting "missing security token".Doug, log out and log back in. That happens to me from time to time.

[rijosho]

My video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gynqy_ujOPI

[130Tdi]

the mud hole that killed my disco (it died 10 mins later with an ecu 1/2 full of muddy water)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wcWjYEmqPw

Charles doing it first
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SRtkkfoOAw

Jeff Huff went 2nd
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PdVC_DT5WM

[don]

Made it back home last night without too much issue. I had a good time on the trails - worked out where I ended up leading 70 year old Bill in his Disco I w/ an R380 and Paul (cannot remember his name for sure) and his daughter Dawn in a very cool (and I think only) Series III at ROTR. Both these guys were from OH and were warriors for driving the long distance to Rausch. We were looking to keep it mellow - I had no front wheel drive and the Series III and Disco were pretty stock. Got in some fun lines over in the West Property zone, working J1 to J2 and then over to Trail 11 which we had a little stuck and recovery on. Coming down the J2 drop was interesting - rear end was sliding - so I had to brake to get the front wheels to do some work. It actually would have been fun if the hill was wide open - could have slid it like on a mtn bike, haha.

Great meeting Josh and big thanks to him for the light switch - mine blew up on the way out. Thank God we were only a couple miles out from the hotel. But it was a relief to have a proper working one coming back home. Shout out to Justin @ Lucky 8 for tracking me down and offering the one out of his 90 - I really appreciate the offer :thumbs:

Good to see all the usually Landie heads - Charles, Goose, Jeremy and Jake with the Disco, Jeff and meeting his wife. Charles - thanks again for bringing out a diff even though I ended up not using it. Great meeting some new people like Doug (sry to hear about the Disco - Winch Hill is a bish!). Cool to see some trucks from the D90 board like Wolf's UnGay 110 - looks great in person. I wish I had more time to hang and wheel and swap stories but lots of family things going on. Looking forward to the next time at RC!

[1of40]

Justin, thanks for sponsoring and organizing on such a Lucky Gr8 event. Easy for me to say but 2 of these a year would be excellent. Also a big thanks to Doug, Dana, Josh and Randy. Two of my fan blades busted off and wedged in enough to stop my fan from operating. I didnt figure this out until i overheated the next morning, but as Rover luck would have it...Randy(of Rover Bones) had a spare fan, Dana had an impact wrench, Doug helped pull the fan shroud off and Josh had a much needed spare gal. of coolant. Thanks Guys, I thought I was done for sure.

Clay

[down_shift]

Great time this weekend. Thanks to Justin and all who worked to pull it together for us to enjoy.

https://picasaweb.google.com/rgreen67/20111112ROTRAtRauschCreek?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCKuti7iBiqSSQw&feat=directlink

[down_shift]

A few pics from the weekend. The picsa link above has tons more.

[don]

Forgot I had a pic on my phone of my co-pilot Coop. He got a little muddy and seemed to have a good time. I think he was a trooper for riding shotgun almost 3 hours each way and then on the trail most of Sat. Love PA truckstops - he got a little 10 wheeler dump truck and authentic PA slingshot that kept him happy on the ride home :)

43638

[Wolf Fabrication]

Thanks Russ, great pics!

[rijosho]

A few pics from the weekend. The picsa link above has tons more.

Wait, Kenny was still smiling? Good sport! Great pics, Russ!

[cgalpin]

I had a great time. It was good seeing everyone, and echo the thanks to Trevor and Justin for putting on the event.

The Official Land Rover Defender Accessory Testing Team....
Sure is, and the Official Land Rover Discovery Accessory Testing Team are right behind it. Do you have any specific accessories you want a review of? I doubt too many cross over to the mall crawler domain, but I am sure there are some :finger

[130Tdi]

I like Russell's photo #61 where Charles is performing open ecu surgery in the dark with Trey, Kenny, and Jeff. It surprises me that Jill's goat doesn't end up in more pictures. That goat gets off on wheeling and stands with his head over her right shoulder looking out the windsheild. Cracks me up.

[KKilo23]

Charles, Thank you for a fun ride today! Also have fun wheeling with Jeff , Kenny and Clay with son. I met Trevor and his crew too and Doug with son. It was a nice Veteran day after all. I wish I could stay longer but lake house needs heat on to make the 3 years old daughter comfy. Have fun guys! Justin, next time!

Cheers,
Sal

Sal, glad you made it out for a couple runs!

Wait, Kenny was still smiling? Good sport! Great pics, Russ!

HAHA...I was still more bummed about the tire. Cruised home no problems though!

I am loading my pictures now, all 800mb of them so it will take a bit. I will post the link when they are done.

It was great seeing everyone and thanks to those that put the event on... well worth it. Without a doubt one of the best events of the year and great way to end the wheeling "season."

[budzny]

Waterproofing the ecu might sold the problem.:)



I like Russell's photo #61 where Charles is performing open ecu surgery in the dark with Trey, Kenny, and Jeff. It surprises me that Jill's goat doesn't end up in more pictures. That goat gets off on wheeling and stands with his head over her right shoulder looking out the windsheild. Cracks me up.

[cgalpin]

Sal, good seeing you. I still need to see what pictures you took with my camera while riding with me, but I took none myself the whole weekend, not even on my phone.

I think any kind of gasket on the ECU covers would have prevented it getting wet as it had none. It appears on this year of disco they just decided to not even try waterproof it, or put it in a waterproof location even. The D90 ecu at least has a seal. Keeping pout of hood deep water also works wonders for keeping your ECU dry though too :)

[130Tdi]

never had this issue with my 14cux trucks. the gems ecu has no gaskets on the cu in fact it has a condensation drain so you can't seal it up. Location sucks, under the hood behind the washer bottle

[down_shift]

I like Russell's photo #61 where Charles is performing open ecu surgery in the dark with Trey, Kenny, and Jeff. It surprises me that Jill's goat doesn't end up in more pictures. That goat gets off on wheeling and stands with his head over her right shoulder looking out the windsheild. Cracks me up.

It surprises me that the owner of this waterlogged rig is not even in the repair pictures! He must be keeping his hands warm somewhere else .... ;)

[jefhuf]

Great time for sure and thanks to those who helped/offered parts for my dying alternator. I ended up making it home on mine after a good bath in PB Blaster to keep everything moving but did get a spare from Trevor just in case! Trevor, I'll be contacting you later today or tomorrow about that one (hope that's ok!).

I'll try to get all of the photos uploaded later today or tomorrow but wanted to get a sampling out for all to see. Sorry Galpin but I couldn't resist but to show the photos of you stuck (twice) before going on to be champ at the challenge!

[cgalpin]

I was just showing you guys what not to do. And driving from the back seat is harder than it looks :finger

[130Tdi]

It surprises me that the owner of this waterlogged rig is not even in the repair pictures! He must be keeping his hands warm somewhere else .... ;)

Its probably better that Charles jumped in and just dove in with the "hey wahts the worst that can happen, it already doesn't run" approach. Pretty sure I was in back digging for the arb air chuck when that shot was snapped.


Is that Sal in the back of Charles truck in Jeff's first shot ? Way too much hair to be Galpin

[KKilo23]

Great time for sure and thanks to those who helped/offered parts for my dying alternator. I ended up making it home on mine after a good bath in PB Blaster to keep everything moving but did get a spare from Trevor just in case! Trevor, I'll be contacting you later today or tomorrow about that one (hope that's ok!).

I'll try to get all of the photos uploaded later today or tomorrow but wanted to get a sampling out for all to see. Sorry Galpin but I couldn't resist but to show the photos of you stuck (twice) before going on to be champ at the challenge!

Great pics..looking forward to the rest!

[rijosho]

I'm still a little confused as to what happened to our group(s) on Saturday. I headed out with Clay, Doug, Jorge and crew in the morning, then we met up with Kenny, Galpin, and everyone else at that boulder on the hill with that rotted stump next to it that Kenny was trying to get ove. We headed out from there with everyone as a large group, but when we slowed down behind Clay when he almost flopped, we soon realized everyone just sped ahead! We didn't realize we had been ditched until we got to the "intersection" of 10A/B.

I'll load up my pics tonight, including the black we did which clearly stated "Sharp Objects" on the sign. :)

[KKilo23]

I'm still a little confused as to what happened to our group(s) on Saturday. I headed out with Clay, Doug, Jorge and crew in the morning, then we met up with Kenny, Galpin, and everyone else at that boulder on the hill with that rotted stump next to it that Kenny was trying to get ove. We headed out from there with everyone as a large group, but when we slowed down behind Clay when he almost flopped, we soon realized everyone just sped ahead! We didn't realize we had been ditched until we got to the "intersection" of 10A/B.

I'll load up my pics tonight, including the black we did which clearly stated "Sharp Objects" on the sign. :)

I was confused to.. I saw clay... he was right behind me... I looked back and everyone was gone.

Certainly nobody "sped" off. There were plenty of times I was sitting parked waiting for the other trucks in front of me to keep moving through. I was surprised you guys didn't catch up... remember we did have a STOCK truck with us.

As for the sign.... maybe it should be in front of the sharp object and not after :)

------ Follow up post added November 14th, 2011 11:53 AM ------

Pictures & Videos: http://s878.photobucket.com/albums/ab348/Kkilo23/ROTR%202011/

Note: Russell I stole some of your pictures for my library...Thanks :cool:

[Wolf Fabrication]

I'm still a little confused as to what happened to our group(s) on Saturday. I headed out with Clay, Doug, Jorge and crew in the morning, then we met up with Kenny, Galpin, and everyone else at that boulder on the hill with that rotted stump next to it that Kenny was trying to get ove. We headed out from there with everyone as a large group, but when we slowed down behind Clay when he almost flopped, we soon realized everyone just sped ahead! We didn't realize we had been ditched until we got to the "intersection" of 10A/B. :)

If it makes you feel better we did stop occaisionally to wonder where the heck the rest of our group was and waited a few times. Sorry you guys couldn't keep up with the big boys :)

[down_shift]

The Virginia DMV must be lurking in the background, ready to update personalized tags to something more appropriate.

[Wolf Fabrication]

The Virginia DMV must be lurking in the background, ready to update personalized tags to something more appropriate.Nice

[rijosho]

Sorry you guys couldn't keep up with the big boys :)

Yeah, you guys treaded so lightly we couldn't even tell where in the Hell you guys went.

Razzing time. :) Wolf, after I saw you compete in the rock challenge, I just assumed you must have taken the loooooong way back out of the woods. :)

------ Follow up post added November 14th, 2011 01:21 PM ------

Some sets from the NELRC crew.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/68042722@N02/with/6341667765/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/global-jet/sets/72157628120194774/with/6341587608/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/50344424@N05/sets/72157628121039822/

http://s1091.photobucket.com/albums/i390/bmfenn/rovers%20on%20the%20rocks/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9978359@N07/sets/72157627997380207/

http://s897.photobucket.com/albums/ac172/brianshuler_photos/ROTR%20111211/

[Wolf Fabrication]

Razzing time. :) Wolf, after I saw you compete in the rock challenge, I just assumed you must have taken the loooooong way back out of the woods. :)

Holy crap, I know. Obviously you don't know what it's like trying to drive a school bus on the rock course. I have the turning radius of a limo. As soon as Justin guided my diff straight into a rock it was all over.

[rijosho]

Holy crap, I know. Obviously you don't know what it's like trying to drive a school bus on the rock course. I have the turning radius of a limo. As soon as Justin guided my diff straight into a rock it was all over.

Once you finally made that turn out there you were golden. :)

[Wolf Fabrication]

Once you finally made that turn out there you were golden. :)It's all strategy. Sure, I missed a cone, but from way over they I could see the entire course.

[don]

Does anyone know the total number of Land Rovers/people? There were 90's all over the place and even more Discos.

[rijosho]

Jeff, what's up with your clutch? I had to move your truck like 20 feet so I could get out Saturday night, and that was the heaviest clutch I've driven in a long time. Your left leg must be massive compared to your right, man!

[jefhuf]

Jeff, what's up with your clutch? I had to move your truck like 20 feet so I could get out Saturday night, and that was the heaviest clutch I've driven in a long time. Your left leg must be massive compared to your right, man!

my clutch is almost gone but I have been stalling as I have to make the decision of whether or not to replace the LT77 (has 125K) at the same time...

[dchapman]

I only got 1 pic from Rausch Creek. From B trail. Pretty nice work, actually.

[cgalpin]

Doug was plenty involved don't worry. We had done a fair amount of troubleshooting before this and the water coming out of the ECU was plenty evidence needed to open it up and dry it out. I've opened up 14cux ecu's before so considered it low risk. I could have stood around with my hands in my pockets, but why not help?

Yes that was Sal.

Its probably better that Charles jumped in and just dove in with the "hey wahts the worst that can happen, it already doesn't run" approach. Pretty sure I was in back digging for the arb air chuck when that shot was snapped.


Is that Sal in the back of Charles truck in Jeff's first shot ? Way too much hair to be Galpin

[Fivespddisco]

As soon as Justin guided my diff straight into a rock it was all over.

I am sorry for that. I though you were going to go wide and when you cut in it was to late. Next year we will walk the course together and have a better plan.

------ Follow up post added November 14th, 2011 07:27 PM ------

On behalf of Lucky8, “Thank you!” Thank you for attending the Annual Rovers on the Rocks event, we had our largest turnout ever! Also, thank you to everyone that competed on the rock course. This year’s competition was nothing less then spectacular.
Thank you to Trevor from Rover Lab for all of his hard work to get things organized.
Thank you to all of the NELRC members. With out your support we would never have had enough trail guides.
For many of you, this was your first time at a Lucky8 event. We hope you felt welcome and hope that you will make it back next year.

Justin


Please support those that make events like this possible


If you need Rover service in PA check out Rover Lab
http://www.roverlab.com/

For more info on The North East Land Rover Club and how to become a member
http://www.nelrc.com/

[Wolf Fabrication]

I am sorry for that. I though you were going to go wide and when you cut in it was to late. Next year we will walk the course together and have a better plan.
Dude, no worries, I'm just shifting blame. Thanks for putting on a good event, and next year have a long wheelbase class.

[down_shift]

Here is a short clip my passenger put together of the Saturday morning ride led by Charles. Some good shots of project "Frank," IMO the coolest rig at ROTR, Jeff, and sound advice from Charles.

Thanks again to that group for leading this newbie through the trails so I could exit in one piece. Looking forward to armoring it up this winter and hitting the black stuff next year.
http://youtu.be/8vYnzA52pto

[KKilo23]

Here is a short clip my passenger put together of the Saturday morning ride led by Charles. Some good shots of project "Frank," IMO the coolest rig at ROTR, Jeff, and sound advice from Charles.

Thanks again to that group for leading this newbie through the trails so I could exit in one piece. Looking forward to armoring it up this winter and hitting the black stuff next year.
http://youtu.be/8vYnzA52pto

Nice Vid!

[down_shift]

Nice Vid!
The wheeling speeds are just a tad different to what Jason is used to. Here he is the weekend before:
http://youtu.be/pa9LhqzSCy0

[KKilo23]

The wheeling speeds are just a tad different to what Jason is used to. Here he is the weekend before:
http://youtu.be/pa9LhqzSCy0

I'd say a little faster than we were going :)

[rijosho]

The wheeling speeds are just a tad different to what Jason is used to. Here he is the weekend before:
http://youtu.be/pa9LhqzSCy0

I know those things are super torquey, but it sounded like he kept that in a really high gear through (and especially out of) a ton of those turns. Cool vid, though!

[budzny]

Actually, Charles is not really paying attention as we are talking about his new garage and old/new projects.

Sal

Great time for sure and thanks to those who helped/offered parts for my dying alternator. I ended up making it home on mine after a good bath in PB Blaster to keep everything moving but did get a spare from Trevor just in case! Trevor, I'll be contacting you later today or tomorrow about that one (hope that's ok!).

I'll try to get all of the photos uploaded later today or tomorrow but wanted to get a sampling out for all to see. Sorry Galpin but I couldn't resist but to show the photos of you stuck (twice) before going on to be champ at the challenge!

------ Follow up post added November 16th, 2011 04:00 AM ------

With TC popping out most of the time! Also the new suspension rides like a new truck.

Sal

I was just showing you guys what not to do. And driving from the back seat is harder than it looks :finger

[Roverlab]

I'd like to second Justin's Thank You to everyone for attending Rovers on the Rocks 3! The event is getting larger and staying simple, (and in my opinion, sometimes just the way these events oughta be!)
Need to set the record straight: This has been Justin's concept from the beginning, recognising the need for a casual event that was heavy on social 4 wheeling as well as introducing North America's only Land Rover Rock Challenge. I contribute very little to the organisation and planning of ROTR ; that is where Justin's experience from other events comes in handy. I look forward to this event every year partially because it's in backyard, but mostly because of the people and the good times.
So, from Trevor, Keith and Francis from the shop formerly known as Roverlab-Thanks Justin!

[Fivespddisco]

This is the official Rovers on the Rocks top 3 in each class.

Open Class
1st Michael Widener D2
2nd Frank Padavan D90
3rd Jonathan George D110


Expo Class

1st Charles Galpin D90
2nd Jake Hartman D1
3rd Trevor Griffiths D1


And a quick highlight video from the event. Enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16decwKpkkQ

[Rugbier]

Disappointed that a pic of the true WINNER of all classes has not been posted

so here it goes :grin

[Rugbier]

And I believe Horsey should get an Honorary mention as his run was the fastest and cleanest until ...well F@#king Horsey decided not to listen to Mr Spotter and almost went over to the dark side

[rijosho]

And I believe Horsey should get an Honorary mention as his run was the fastest and cleanest until ...well F@#king Horsey decided not to listen to Mr Spotter and almost went over to the dark side

Gustavo, I have found video evidence to refute that claim. Please see exhibits A and B. LOL! Just kidding Justin, I appreciate the help, and thanks for booking it over there to spot that last gate.

[cgalpin]

My run was so fast there aren't even any pictures of it

[Wolf Fabrication]

My run was so fast there aren't even any pictures of it

Were you even there???

[cgalpin]

No pictures = it didn't happen. I guess I need to give Luca his trophy back

[Rugbier]

About time you return it to the rightful owner

[budzny]

I like Charles new suspension set up, it drives like a new truck!

Sal

[rijosho]

finally. Way too many photos of my truck, though. I have more.

[rijosho]

more...

[rijosho]

and lastly...

[KKilo23]

Josh great pics!