Who plans to attend?

[OverlandXJ]

I hear through the grapevine this will be a NAC-Fest not to be missed!

I'm looking forward to this event, do some awesome wheelin and BS'n around a nice toasty campfire:exclamati

Please chime in if you plan to attend...

[Rob Mayercik]

I expect to be there - will be putting in for the vacation time soon.

[STROKER]

I'll be there as well, vaca time is in and as long as my new steering holds up.

STROKER

[MDXJ]

i am in

[ROBZ95Xj]

yalls cant go the week without entertainment, im in

[Andy in Pa.]

Yep, I'll be there.

A.

[STROKER]

yalls cant go the week without entertainment, im in

Even if you don't bring the jeep, just have a chair, video camera and lots o' beer.....oh yeah and a fire....

STROKER

[MrShaft696]

im in

[uncc civilengineer]

It's only 400 miles I seriously considering making it up...

[xalexjx]

I might be able to trailer down for a day if wheeling. I wont know for a while though. Ill also be there june 6-7-8

[magoo117]

:wow: me and my posse will be there :puke: :party:

[SeansBlueXJ]

I am going to make the efforts. I would have gone last year but problems with my caster after lift and Egon's only half assed answers kept me home last min. Pending any Egon related disasters (and he needs to get his junk running right).

[bandit455]

i already asked my parents if we can all come up as a 16th birthday present to me
We do not have to be naxja members to attend? we just have to pay the entrance fee

also we will most likely have no jeep yet so i will most likely be looking for ideas for my rig.

[STROKER]

i already asked my parents if we can all come up as a 16th birthday present to me
We do not have to be naxja members to attend? we just have to pay the entrance fee

also we will most likely have no jeep yet so i will most likely be looking for ideas for my rig.

No you don't have to be a member, just pay to get into the park, a few waivers and as long as the rig you come in has tow points and a few other things you're good to go.

STROKER

[wiretie]

I expect to be there - will be putting in for the vacation time soon.


I'll be there for Saturday only. Vacation time? What's that? I can't afford a vacation. I drive a Jeep :repair:

[MufflerBearing]

so what days are the good days i see its from the 19.? thats a thursday if so i need to get days off what do you guys think

[MDXJ]

they are all good days. day 1 small group, day 2 medium group, day 3 large group, day 4 very small group lots of recovering from night 3.

[ROBZ95Xj]

i dont remeber night 3 last year

[STROKER]

Saturday is usually the biggest day due to the bbq that night, so if any I would say all of them :clap: .

STROKER

[juicexj24]

I'm in after wheeling RC every month for the last six months I'm taking a little break, well coaching is causing that break but I'll be there.
Nothing to fix just the reg. once over.
Juice

[Andy in Pa.]

I'm in after wheeling RC every month for the last six months I'm taking a little break, well coaching is causing that break but I'll be there.
Nothing to fix just the reg. once over.
Juice

Hey Paul,
You have been to RC evey month for the past 6 months?? Wow, that is a good average. I am doing good if I can get there every other month!!

Glad to hear that you can make it, see you then.

Andy

[Andy in Pa.]

It's only 400 miles I seriously considering making it up...

You should try to make it, there are some really great HC trails at RC and the competition area is loads of fun to play on.

A.

[juicexj24]

Hey Andy,

RC is only 85 miles from me and you only need two to make a group unlike Paragon which is cool.

Paul

[matt6669]

Just saw this thread.

I'm thinking about it, whether i bring the jeep or not I might go.

Anyone coming down route 80 around New Jersey going if I decide not to bring the jeep or if its not even around?

Wouldn't mind catching up with all you guys and watch some people do some wheeling.

[michaelxruddy]

We'll be there. What, if anything, do I need to do for registering?

[STROKER]

goto the info page (http://www.strokersjeep.com/nacfest08/nacfest08.html) print and fill out the forms and send them in with a check or mo.

STROKER

[mecompco]

MapQuest says it's 10 hours non-stop (and two tanks of gas) to get there so we may have to wait for a closer event. Sure sounds like fun, though--we'll see how things look closer to the event.

[Mtb Jak]

31s 3.5 inches of lift
f/r recovery
CB
fire extingusher
recovery rope
oils/fluids etc.
sliders
belly skid
lca skids

Is this sufficient?

I got maybe 500 bucks to burn befor then what should I invest in? locker? gas tank skid? half doors?

[STROKER]

I got maybe 500 bucks to burn befor then what should I invest in? locker? gas tank skid? half doors?

all of the above...:)
seriously the I would go with the locker, even if just the rear it helps alot.

STROKER

[nhrocker]

Wow, I'm behind. Just spotted this thread.

I should be there, one way or another. Even if I'm still without my XJ...
MapQuest says it's 10 hours non-stop (and two tanks of gas) to get there so we may have to wait for a closer event. Sure sounds like fun, though--we'll see how things look closer to the event.If you can make it for multiple days it's definitely worth it. I've gone down from NH the last two years in a row. My first year took me I believe just over 13hrs one way (to Paragon at the time). 4.88 gears and 30" tires had my top speed way down and gas mileage in the single digits...

[Johnny5]

I just joined the site today and have been looking to cruise around with people. This event sounds like a blast. -Newb

[MDXJ]

I should be there, one way or another.

ride with rob

[ROBZ95Xj]

ride with rob
im not even sure if mine will be done by then, rob just need to get one of brettm's shift kits and shift manually

[MDXJ]

what is wrong with his jeep

[ROBZ95Xj]

what is wrong with his jeep
he had a small electrical fire under the hood back in Aug, replaced the wires and it hasnt shifted right since, he said it was acting funny before the fire too, im sure he can elaborate more

[matt6669]

ride with rob


HAHAHA that is probably the funniest thing I've heard in a long time.

We have a better chance of Jesus showing up than rob showing up with his XJ

Ahh thanks I needed that laugh today

[nhrocker]

what is wrong with his jeep
Links to some threads I had going when I was working on it:

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=927839
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=929724

It was a mess of problems, some of which I still haven't figured out. Once it warms up enough for me to work on it outside again I'll be tearing back into it. At this point I want to get the exhaust fixed back up and replace the entire wiring harness, ECU, and TCU. See if that does anything.

Good news out of this is that since my Jeep's been down I ended up getting a VW Passat as a daily driver back in the fall. Much better gas mileage and a much quieter ride... :D If worse comes to worst I'll just drive that down and play photographer all weekend. Like I said, one way or another I'll be there... :cheers:

[Andy in Pa.]

Links to some threads I had going when I was working on it:

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=927839
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=929724

It was a mess of problems, some of which I still haven't figured out. Once it warms up enough for me to work on it outside again I'll be tearing back into it. At this point I want to get the exhaust fixed back up and replace the entire wiring harness, ECU, and TCU. See if that does anything.

Good news out of this is that since my Jeep's been down I ended up getting a VW Passat as a daily driver back in the fall. Much better gas mileage and a much quieter ride... :D If worse comes to worst I'll just drive that down and play photographer all weekend. Like I said, one way or another I'll be there... :cheers:

That sucks.... well, you know that there will be plenty of shotgun seats for you if you don't get your junk together in time.

[altierior]

Hey Paul,
You have been to RC evey month for the past 6 months?? Wow, that is a good average. I am doing good if I can get there every other month!!

Glad to hear that you can make it, see you then.

Andy
hey andy,

i try to wheel at least once a month. i've been wheeling 18 days in the past 16 months, most of them at RC. probably would've been a few more days of wheeling had paragon not closed. :(

i'm going to try to make this event. however, i will have just returned from a three-day wheeling trip at the Big Dogs Spring Fling, so god only knows what condition my rig will be in.

[Andy in Pa.]

hey andy,

i try to wheel at least once a month. i've been wheeling 18 days in the past 16 months, most of them at RC. probably would've been a few more days of wheeling had paragon not closed. :(

i'm going to try to make this event. however, i will have just returned from a three-day wheeling trip at the Big Dogs Spring Fling, so god only knows what condition my rig will be in.


I wish I could still maintain that average!! House/wife/kids has slowed me down a bit, but once the kids get older, we'll be bringing them with us.

When is the Big Dogs Spring Fling? I haven't made it down to a Big Dogs event yet, hopefully one of these days. Cool, if you could make it to Nac-Fest, that would be great.

A.

[magoo117]

Big Dogs Icebreaker is April 26-27 and Spring Fling is June 6-7

[vetteboy]

In theory, I'll be at both those Big Dogs events, as well as NAC fest. :D

[altierior]

In theory, I'll be at both those Big Dogs events, as well as NAC fest. :Dwe won't exactly be wheeling in the same group! :wierd: but maybe i'll look for ya and say hi.

[Andy in Pa.]

In theory, I'll be at both those Big Dogs events, as well as NAC fest. :D

:cry: Your not married, are you....ask me how I can tell...:laugh:

[vetteboy]

:cry: Your not married, are you....ask me how I can tell...:laugh:

Contentedly single. :D

[magoo117]

Contentedly single. :D
I'm married and I'll be at two of the three :party:

[nhrocker]

That sucks.... well, you know that there will be plenty of shotgun seats for you if you don't get your junk together in time.
Yup, I'll be taking that route if I can't get it going reliably in time. Or I could just wheel the Passat, it seems to flex pretty well...:gee:

[ROBZ95Xj]

Yup, I'll be taking that route if I can't get it going reliably in time. Or I could just wheel the Passat, it seems to flex pretty well...:gee:
i got a sawzall we can fit my 35's on the V-Dub, ot we could put em on F150

[Menzenski]

I'll be there. Just need to rebuild the 4.0 and build some skids plates.

[Rob Mayercik]

I'll be there. Just need to rebuild the 4.0 and build some skids plates.

Hey, where you been hiding? Be good to wheel with you again.

Still got the drain holes in the floor?

[Menzenski]

Hey, where you been hiding? Be good to wheel with you again.
To make a long story short, I bought a DD when my Jeep blew up, and since I had that to drive, the Jeep didn't get fixed. It's been sitting at my parents' place for more than a year now. But I got back in touch with a high-school friend who's a serious welder, and a better mechanic than I am, and he and I are going to fix up the XJ.

Still got the drain holes in the floor?
Yep, though hopefully I won't need them. I'm going to try to stay out of the mud this year.

[nhrocker]

To make a long story short, I bought a DD when my Jeep blew up, and since I had that to drive, the Jeep didn't get fixed. It's been sitting at my parents' place for more than a year now.Pretty much what happened to me, too. With a car to drive I didn't feel the need to climb under my rig in the snow to work on it...

[MDXJ]

well get off the net and get it fixed :thumbup:

[Menzenski]

well get off the net and get it fixed :thumbup:
Just have to wait till my friend gets home from school. I worked 30 hours on his car in two days over spring break, so he owes me.

[Andy in Pa.]

Just have to wait till my friend gets home from school. I worked 30 hours on his car in two days over spring break, so he owes me.

I hope you can ge it running in time, there are some BIG holes at RC too!!:jester:

A.

[Rob Mayercik]

I'm going to try to stay out of the mud this year.

Yeah, yeah, that's what they all say. :roll:

When's your buddy get back? Bet there's plenty of prep you can do in the mean time to make the heavy work smoother.

Hope to see you there.

Rob

[Menzenski]

When's your buddy get back? Bet there's plenty of prep you can do in the mean time to make the heavy work smoother.
He'll be back in early May. I'm almost ready to take the engine out, I just don't have a hoist. I'm going to go home tomorrow and pull the t-case and get some of the other odds and ends out of the way. Who knows, maybe I'll get impatient, rent a hoist and pull the thing next week.

I really, really want to get my XJ driving again. I swapped in new axles late last summer (non-disco 30 and an XJ D44, both with 3.55s, to replace my disco 30 and c-clip 35, both with 3.07s), and the motor went before I could go wheeling with them.

[Menzenski]

I'm going to go home tomorrow and pull the t-case and get some of the other odds and ends out of the way.
Went home today and found that since I'd last been home, my brother's bought a 17 gallon compressor, air impact wrench and air ratchet, and my dad's enrolled in a welding class (and will buy a mig welder when he completes it). Sweet. I wasn't able to take the t-case out though; damn unprotected and mutilated crossmember doesn't want to come off.

[Nihil]

I'll be there Friday and Saturday with the gf. Need to pick up a set of 31s, discos, rear lockright and tune my leaf springs.

[Cipey]

tentative plans in the making, need atrailer so i can mount 235's to driive down on and tow my 33's.


Cipey

[nhrocker]

tentative plans in the making, need atrailer so i can mount 235's to driive down on and tow my 33's.
What are you running for 33's? Do you really need to drive down on different tires?

[2000bluexj]

im thinkins the latg of making the drive down at leat for a couple days. Whats the latest i can decide? Waitin on that tax refund chek

[Andy in Pa.]

im thinkins the latg of making the drive down at leat for a couple days. Whats the latest i can decide? Waitin on that tax refund chek

You don't have to pre-register, but it is easier if you do. You can decide at the last minute if you need to. The BBQ and raffle is always a great time, so if you want to just come down for two days or even just the day Saturday, that is fine too.

A.

[2000bluexj]

You don't have to pre-register, but it is easier if you do. You can decide at the last minute if you need to. The BBQ and raffle is always a great time, so if you want to just come down for two days or even just the day Saturday, that is fine too.

A.
i was thinkinf coming down friday checking out centralia then heading over to the campground stayin sat for the bbq then headin back up here on sunday

[Cipey]

I pre-registered yesterday though paypal.....i live in the boston area if anyone wants to or is planning to caravan out there as a group let me know. I will be leavingon wednesday the 18...PM me!

Cipey

[Easy Xjer]

Will try to make. Medical concerns ate up all my finances

[racing-rob]

I will be there, looking forward to it!!!! Also hoping on having some more stuff done to my XJ.

[ROBZ95Xj]

I pre-registered yesterday though paypal.....i live in the boston area if anyone wants to or is planning to caravan out there as a group let me know. I will be leavingon wednesday the 18...PM me!

Cipey
im also plannin on leavin on weds, not sure what time yet, will be takin I91 to I84 in hartford, to I81

[billyjp2]

i'm thinking about going, time off from work really isnt a problem. i'd be up for a convoy for sure.

[OverlandXJ]

Will try to make. Medical concerns ate up all my finances


You cant miss a NAC-Fest.. you never have before.

I left a voicemail about a week ago, and i'll be stopping at the house.

[Tuckman1941]

I'd love to get off my butt to do a ride for once. I don't remember how to drive, but I'd love to get back to putting the Jeep through the paces. Hopefully I can make it down for Saturday.

I'd be doing pretty tame stuff with 2", 30s, and a little armor. No smashing the DD!

[CountryXJer]

Guess I should post up now. I'll be there and hopefully all of the bugs are out of "Mr Dutch". Current plans have me showing up at the camp grounds on thursday. I will have a bunch of fire wood (Triaxles hold a lot of trees!) and 2 bbq grills. See all ya'all then!:yelclap:

[jeep40driver]

I also plan on going Saturday if I'm not out of town workingnate

[Mighty.Mighty_XJ]

I've trolled this thread a couple of times and I can't figure out how much the whole registration/camping/RC fees will cost. Yes, I read the flier, but I'm tired, really bad at math & still confused. So can someone help me figure this out? I'm not a NAXJA member, but I can do that in time for the Fest. So assuming I do the NAXJA 1 yr membership thing + stay at Echo valley Fri/Sat/Sun + preregister + event fees + wheeling fees + RC membership fees ... (um ... did I miss any fees?) How much am I looking at?
Edit: If it makes a difference, I plan to wheel Fri/Sat, & if nothing's broken, I'll go out again on Sunday.

[STROKER]

I've trolled this thread a couple of times and I can't figure out how much the whole registration/camping/RC fees will cost. Yes, I read the flier, but I'm tired, really bad at math & still confused. So can someone help me figure this out? I'm not a NAXJA member, but I can do that in time for the Fest. So assuming I do the NAXJA 1 yr membership thing + stay at Echo valley Fri/Sat/Sun + preregister + event fees + wheeling fees + RC membership fees ... (um ... did I miss any fees?) How much am I looking at?
Edit: If it makes a difference, I plan to wheel Fri/Sat, & if nothing's broken, I'll go out again on Sunday.


camping........$25 x 3= $75
membership...$35
Event fee......$20 with membership, 1 time fee
wheeling.......$30 x 3= $90

Have a great time with some friends and wheeling legally.....priceless.

so your total without fuel is $220.00

STROKER

[altierior]

camping........$25 x 3= $75
membership...$35
Event fee......$20 with membership, 1 time fee
wheeling.......$30 x 3= $90
so your total without fuel is $220.00

stroker got an A+ in third-grade math class. :thumbup:







of course, he was 14 at the time. :laugh3:

[MG2000XJ]

I dont know anyone here yet but Id love to come up and get a taste of Nacfest, from what I have read its not something to miss. There is a major possibility I will be there.

[Mighty.Mighty_XJ]

camping........$25 x 3= $75
membership...$35
Event fee......$20 with membership, 1 time fee
wheeling.......$30 x 3= $90

Have a great time with some friends and wheeling legally.....priceless.

so your total without fuel is $220.00

STROKER
Stroker, thanks! That gives me a very good idea what I'll have to spend.
Now all I need is some road partners from South Jersey/Philly and I'm set.

[STROKER]

Stroker, thanks! That gives me a very good idea what I'll have to spend.
Now all I need is some road partners from South Jersey/Philly and I'm set.

When ya leavin'?? I'll be heading up Wed. between 11-1.

STROKER

[Easy Xjer]

When ya leavin'?? I'll be heading up Wed. between 11-1.

STROKER
Leavin after the wife gets home fri pm:party:

[Mighty.Mighty_XJ]

When ya leavin'?? I'll be heading up Wed. between 11-1.

STROKER
Hoping to leave on Thursday.

[STROKER]

ahh...that sucks, try and leave wed, therefore ya get one more day of wheelin in....

STROKER

[Walt Stanley]

Looks like I can make it. Need new shoes on the ride first. I'll be riding on Saturday and with a passenger- the wife.

Registration and money will go out soon.