Ixnay's Evans Oktoberfest...

[IXNAYXJ]

What: One last pre-snow Evans Creek trip. Running lots of trails. 311a/b to 197 to 198 to 519 to 520 to 197. Or something. All day event, either way with an emphasis on speed and completing lots of trails.

Who: Maximum 10 vehicles. Anyone who meets these requirements: Minimum one locked axle...unless you're Michael. At least 31" M/T tires with decent tread. Tow points front and rear. Real recovery strap. Have some trail experience. Some exceptions can be made...PM me if you want to go but don't meet these requirements. Mirror Pond is an appropriate bribe.

Where: Evans Creek ORV park.

When: Last weekend in October, the 28th and/or 29th.

Why: 'Cause it'll be fun. I promise.
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So that's the broad outline. Depending on the size and make-up of the people who want to attend, it'll go one of two ways.

The first way is one big group, running hard and fast on the trails I mentioned.

Another way, if there's sufficient interest, is two smaller groups based on vehicle capability and wheeling experience. One group running hard, fast and dirty, while the other tackles mostly the same trails, but at a slightly more relaxed (and less damage inducing) pace.

Alright...who's interested? Questions, comments, concerns, queries? Which day works best for y'all? Who wants to go up the night before and hang out? Discuss.

-----Matt-----

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j160/ixnayxj/PNW%20Evans%209-10/DSC01419.jpg

[T&A-XJ]

In on the fast/difficult trails and Mirror Pond. Maybe I'll have a traction bar done by then...

[ECKSJAY]

I'm in if there are no Yotas.

:twak:

[2xtreme]

I am in for at least 1 day. Not sure about an overnight or two days, I can confirm as it gets closer and I know who is doing what.

Mic"whoneedsstinkinglockersanyway"hael

[IXNAYXJ]

In on the fast/difficult trails and Mirror Pond. Maybe I'll have a traction bar done by then...Yeah, it'd be cool if you didn't snap a drive shaft every time you get on the gas. :D I'll be great to wheel with you again.
I am in for at least 1 day. Not sure about an overnight or two days, I can confirm as it gets closer and I know who is doing what.

I think it will just be a one day event, one of the two days. I'll probably camp up the night before. Anyone's welcome to join me.

Which day would work better for you in thoery, or does it matter at this point? I like the idea of camping Sat. night and wheeling all day Sunday.

-----Matt-----

[Avanteone]

Count me in for 1 day, POSSIBLY camping the night before. My pace will depend on how carried away I get the night before. :cheers:

J

[ECKSJAY]

My pace will depend on how carried away I get the night before. :cheers:

Let's make that a challenge. :D:D:D

[IXNAYXJ]

Count me in for 1 day, POSSIBLY camping the night before. My pace will depend on how carried away I get the night before. :cheers:

JAs long as I get to watch you almost put your rig in a ditch after tossing it sideways trying to do a Swedish Flick. :D We'd love to have you.

Maybe we can re-run the Evan Creek Grand Prix.

-----Matt-----

[IXNAYXJ]

My pace will depend on how carried away I get the night before.http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/happydrunks.gif

There, that's better.

-----Matt-----

[CanMan]

Ill actually show up this time. Count me in. X2 on what Phil said. :D

Im down for camping the night before too.

[IXNAYXJ]

Ill actually show up this time.Yeah, what happened?

Have some trail experience. Some exceptions can be made...PM me if you want to go but don't meet these requirements. Mirror Pond is an appropriate bribe.I said PM me, gosh! :D

-----Matt-----

[2xtreme]

I don't make a huge difference which day for me to be there. If I had a preferance at the moment it would be camping Sat night, Wheeling all day Sunday.

Michael

[IXNAYXJ]

I don't make a huge difference which day for me to be there. If I had a preferance at the moment it would be camping Sat night, Wheeling all day Sunday.

MichaelCool. It works the best for me, too. That's what is shaping up to be the plan. We've got a while before the event, but nailing down the dates will make it easier for people to plan their schedules...like people who live in Blaine or Portland, for instance. ;)

C'mon Oregon guys! It's not THAT far! 2.5 hours from PDX...most people from WA drove longer to get to NWFest...step up!

-----Matt-----

[XJLaredo]

WTF Matt, we have to bribe you to go with you if reguirments aren't made?

Don't be prejudice against the "un-locked".

[Blkxjkrawler]

I'd be interested. I've never been to evens, but all the pics have anxious to try it out. Just have to see if I can get the jeep out of its current state of disrepair by then

[XJourney]

Put me down, if that is cool with everyone.

PS Michael already has a locker.

[IXNAYXJ]

WTF Matt, we have to bribe you to go with you if reguirments aren't made?

Don't be prejudice against the "un-locked".You wanna play, you gotta pay. Pony up.

-----Matt-----

[IXNAYXJ]

...nailing down the dates will make it easier for people to plan their schedules...like people who live in Blaine or Portland, for instance. ;)Blaine, Lynden, whatever. Looking forward to wheeling with you again. Just shave first, okay?

-----Matt-----

[mojojojo]

C'mon Oregon guys! It's not THAT far! 2.5 hours from PDX...most people from WA drove longer to get to NWFest...step up!

-----Matt-----

sorry, no locker. :rattle: maybe u can bribe me, hmmmm.:wave1:

[Slacker87XJ]

I have 3 lockers, can I play too??

I'll be there :D

-i

[mojojojo]

does limited slip count? never mind i'd rather be bribed.

[IXNAYXJ]

does limited slip count? never mind i'd rather be bribed.You aren't getting the concept here...you're supposed to be bribing me. :D

In all seriousness, the locker rule is going to be stuck to pretty closely. 2xtreme is about the only person I wouldn't worry about...but he's got lockers now. No offense to anybody, but the trails we're going to be running are very challenging and at the pace we're going to be maintaining, there won't be time to winch people or tug people over obsticles.

I'd really love to show you guys around Evans sometime, but this event may not be the time. I'm looking for people who have either wheeled Evans extensively who are un-locked (mud1059), or people who have at least one traction-aided axle.

PM me and we'll talk about that Mirror Pond and we'll see what happens....

-----Matt-----

[Pathatten]

Sounds like there be some fun this Oktober. I'm in either day or both, camping or day trip. I'll help Oregon represent! :looney:


PAT

[IXNAYXJ]

Sounds like there be some fun this Oktober. I'm in either day or both, camping or day trip. I'll help Oregon represent! :looney:


PATAwesome!!! However, are you locked...? I'm not sure I can let you go.... ;)

This is shaping up nicely! :D

There should even by some fun stuff for a "Big Dog" like yourself to do:

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j160/ixnayxj/PNW%20Evans%209-10/DSC01328.jpg

-----Matt-----

[hards91xj]

Sorry Matt ,Hasta You can`t bribe me to join you at Evans that weekend .:party: We have our own October Pumpkin Thing going that weekend at Teanaway / CleElum ,and the wife puts together a great trick or treat bowl ,mini booze and candy.
Besides you`ll be the" hog" in all the pics anyway!!

[IXNAYXJ]

Sorry Matt ,Hasta You can`t bribe me to join you at Evans that weekend .:party: We have our own October Pumpkin Thing going that weekend at Teanaway / CleElum ,and the wife puts together a great trick or treat bowl ,mini booze and candy.
Besides you`ll be the" hog" in all the pics anyway!!Loser. We'll be missing you. :rolleyes:

----Matt-----

[mud1059]

No offense to anybody, but the trails we're going to be running are very challenging and at the pace we're going to be maintaining, there won't be time to winch people or tug people over obsticles.

I'd really love to show you guys around Evans sometime, but this event may not be the time. I'm looking for people who have either wheeled Evans extensively who are un-locked (mud1059), or people who have at least one traction-aided axle.

PM me and we'll talk about that Mirror Pond and we'll see what happens....

-----Matt-----

Two things....nothing goes fast with Ian in the pack :shhh: and 2 I'm welded in the back and open in the front (break less frontends that way) I can't afford an ARB yet.

[IXNAYXJ]

Two things....nothing goes fast with Ian in the pack :shhh: and 2 I'm welded in the back and open in the front (break less frontends that way) I can't afford an ARB yet.We'd love to have you...providing you actually hang out with the group. ;) I actually thought you were open front and back, but with your Evan's experience I wasn't worried.

The group's filling up fast...RSVP quickly! Only one slot left....

-----Matt-----

[GI-John]

BFH-MWWLMG

























I think I'll be in Gunnery in Yakima at the time.:eek: :gee:

[IXNAYXJ]

BFH-MWWLMG

I think I'll be in Gunnery in Yakima at the time.:eek: :gee:BFH MJWLMG.

YOU'RE GAY

-----Matt-----

[GI-John]

I may be gay, but I'll be firing the Mobile Gun System 105 MM cannon, M2 .50 Cal BMG and M240 Machine Gun instead of Jeepin'

Pretty good tradeoff IMO..... Shouldn't you be in flight school right now LT?:anon:

John

[IXNAYXJ]

I may be gay, but I'll be firing the Mobile Gun System 105 MM cannon, M2 .50 Cal BMG and M240 Machine Gun instead of Jeepin'

Pretty good tradeoff IMO..... Shouldn't you be in flight school right now LT?:anon:

JohnIt's okay if you need a 105mm to compensate for you other...shortcomings....

We'll be misisng you, buddy. Have fun with the big gun! Try really hard to break it in Yakima...not Iraq.

BTW, keep up the LT thing...I like it, Sarge. ;) And yes, I should be at Red Flag right now...do you have any more salt you could pour in the wound?

-----Matt-----

[XJCasper]

I am up for Sunday. We could could probably put a few people in sleeping bags on the floor if anyone wants to come up from Oregon and stay at my place.

Still have to get the front locker installed. That might push me out if I run out of time. Anybody want to help?

[IXNAYXJ]

I am up for Sunday. We could could probably put a few people in sleeping bags on the floor if anyone wants to come up from Oregon and stay at my place.

Still have to get the front locker installed. That might push me out if I run out of time. Anybody want to help?Okay. I have a revision to make to the minimum requirements: You must have trimmed your fenders so we don't have to listen to every lug on your tires try to rig off your flares.

And a locker.

And make sure your wife drives.... ;)

-----Matt-----

[GI-John]

20 bucks says Jason won't make it. Technical difficulties.

We love you man!

D3

[mud1059]

Dibs on the last spot as long as it's early in the month, the mother in-law is coming to visit in late.....wait make it late october :D

[XJCasper]

20 bucks says Jason won't make it. Technical difficulties.

We love you man!

D3


John, I'd say $100, my wife drives and I am stuck at work.

[IXNAYXJ]

John, I'd say $100, my wife drives and I am stuck at work.We know, ICDS.

-----Matt-----

[CanMan]

We know, ICDS.

-----Matt-----

:D :D

[IXNAYXJ]

Dibs on the last spot as long as it's early in the month...When: Last weekend in October, the 28th and/or 29th.Are you drunk? :D

-----Matt-----

[ECKSJAY]

Are you drunk? :D

-----Matt-----

Burnt gear oil from the welded diff.

Soooo, uhhh...is the diff welded because you stuck the stinger in there or is it welded because your Yota buddy set your gears up for you?

:D

'lol'

party1:

[CanMan]

Burnt gear oil from the welded diff.

Soooo, uhhh...is the diff welded because you stuck the stinger in there or is it welded because your Yota buddy set your gears up for you?

:D

'lol'

party1:

http://www.edgiardina.com/images/hussein_snap.jpg

:D :D

[mud1059]

Ima cheap bitch

[mud1059]

Are you drunk? :D

-----Matt-----

Actually.....Ya. what the hell are you guys doing up and not?

[CanMan]

Actually.....Ya. what the hell are you guys doing up and not?

I have sleeping problems. :looney: Insomnia. :D

[mud1059]

I got my new signature from this page....sorry John

[Slacker87XJ]

I got my new signature from this page....sorry John
Either way ...

http://www.clint.ca/argue/argue.jpg


-D3

[mud1059]

Burnt gear oil from the welded diff.

Soooo, uhhh...is the diff welded because you stuck the stinger in there or is it welded because your Yota buddy set your gears up for you?

:D

'lol'

party1:

Say what you will, but I have 3 tires that turn and 4 doors that open

[CanMan]

Say what you will, but I have 3 tires that turn and 4 doors that open

Phil has 3 that turn, and 4 that open now. :D

[Slacker87XJ]

I got my new signature from this page....sorry Paul.

-i

[mud1059]

Phil has 3 that turn, and 4 that open now. :D

dammit!

[mud1059]

I got my new signature from this page....sorry Paul.

-i

haha it's true....so true






I'm soo ashamed

[Slacker87XJ]

haha it's true....so true






I'm soo gay

Fixed it for ya buddy :flame:

I'm off to the den to pinch a http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/bread.gif

-i

[mud1059]

I hate you

[Slacker87XJ]

I hate you

:peace: :kissyou:

[comanchekid]

Hey I want to come and play I didn't beat my MJ up enough at the pnwjeep m&g. And you know I can drive fast....
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n265/comanchekid/100_0644.jpg

[JBweld]

I've been stuck in North Bend without jeep-porn access...so I may be a little late to this thread, but I'd like to go again too.

[CanMan]

Ill actually show up this time.

Yeah, what happened?

Have some trail experience. Some exceptions can be made...PM me if you want to go but don't meet these requirements. Mirror Pond is an appropriate bribe.


I said PM me, gosh! :D

-----Matt-----

Well, already explained the situation. :D

I meet your requirements.:thumbup: Ill even be locked in the front by then too. Its out on a limb, but maybe 33's by then too. :dunno:

:D

[IXNAYXJ]

Hey I want to come and play I didn't beat my MJ up enough at the pnwjeep m&g. And you know I can drive fast....
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n265/comanchekid/100_0644.jpgWe'd love to have you, Jason! And your first post, too! I'm so proud! :D

You can drive fast, I grant you that, but you never could pass me.... ;)

----Matt-----

[IXNAYXJ]

I've been stuck in North Bend without jeep-porn access...so I may be a little late to this thread, but I'd like to go again too.It woud be great to wheel with you again, Jeremy. Looking forward to it. Pretty sure you'll be able to make it?

-----Matt-----

[JBweld]

It woud be great to wheel with you again, Jeremy. Looking forward to it. Pretty sure you'll be able to make it?

-----Matt-----

Yep, pretty sure I could make it.

[IXNAYXJ]

Yep, pretty sure I could make it.Sweet! I can admire your bumpers some more....

-----Matt-----

[JBweld]

Sweet! I can admire your bumpers some more....

-----Matt-----

Admiring my bumpers? Uhm........ you mean the ones on the Jeep right?.

[IXNAYXJ]

Admiring my bumpers? Uhm........ you mean the ones on the Jeep right?.I mentioned we were camping, right? ;)

-----Matt-----

[XJLaredo]

Good thing you alienated me from your run, you guys are scaring me:D

[mud1059]

Sweet! I can admire your bumpers some more....

-----Matt-----

That reminds me... I need to bring some protection if I'm going.:party:

[IXNAYXJ]

That reminds me... I need to bring some protection if I'm going.You mean like a bullet proof jacket? ;)

-----Matt-----

[mud1059]

Burnt gear oil from the welded diff.

Soooo, uhhh...is the diff welded because you stuck the stinger in there or is it welded because your Yota buddy set your gears up for you?
party1:

Josh has finally seen this thread and he is offended. Josh officially challenges your XJ against his Toyota. Josh says his welded exo will outlast your sissy unibody and there's nothing wrong with my sexy welded D44.

PS What the hell is a stinger?

Josh says a smilie face is rec'd and Josh has a bigger PP than all of you.

[IXNAYXJ]

Josh has finally seen this thread and he is offended. Josh officially challenges your XJ against his Toyota. Josh says his welded exo will outlast your sissy unibody and there's nothing wrong with my sexy welded D44.

PS What the hell is a stinger?

Josh says a smilie face is rec'd and Josh has a bigger PP than all of you.Tell Josh he is welcome to wheel (that's Yota-speak for "being towed up an easy trail by a glorified station wagon") with us any time. :D

-----Matt-----

[XJCasper]

Sweet! I can admire your bumpers some more....

-----Matt-----


More like drool.

[GreenbeltXJ]

i might be able to make it out if im not workin

[IXNAYXJ]

I'm glad to see all the interest! So far the group looks like:


Me
Tim (T&A-XJ)
Phil (ECKSJY)
Michael (2xtreme)
John M. (Avanteone)
Eli (12GaugeXJ)
Hans (XJourney)
Ian (Slacker87XJ)
Pat (Pathatten)
Paul (mud1059)
Jason (Comanchekid)
Jeremy (Megawatt)
Cody (GreenbeltXJ)

This is more people than I had anticipated, and depending on who actually makes it, we may divide into two groups. We'll see as the date nears. If anyone knows they're not going to be able to make it, please let me know as soon as you can.

Thanks!

-----Matt-----

[CanMan]

I went up to Evans yesterday with a good friend, after some shooting on the logging roads in Wilkeson, and it was somewhat slick and sloppy/muddy after that short rain we had. Should be good in late OCT. The Mazda was on street tires(open both ends too), I never aired down, and we just messed around on a few simple things. Hope you don't mind a few pics Matt.


http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/12GaugeXJ/100_2550.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/12GaugeXJ/100_2553.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/12GaugeXJ/100_2562.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/12GaugeXJ/100_2554.jpg

[XJCasper]

D@mn it where is my name.

After I go get a tire repaired tomrrow. my fenders are gone.

I have to shop for brake materials, and then tear apart the front diff for the locker. Will be done.

Jason

[IXNAYXJ]

D@mn it where is my name.I am stuck at work.
Your name is in the "I couldn't figure out if I can go or not and/or I don't know if I will have a locker in time" category. And we have too many trucks now. You're welcome to come and ride along if someone has a spare seat, though. It looks like James (XJLaredo) will be joining us the same way.

-----Matt-----

[mud1059]

When was the last time NAXJA rolled out with 15 rigs other than a NWF? Hell, we could have 3 groups that way Ian can start out leading in the first group and finish not too far back of the last group at every trail. :D

Also, keep in mind of the body damage. That should ween a few out. If you read my other post about cleanups (should be near the top) those trails were run dry last time and Matt was the only one without damage. If it's going to be muddy (it will) then everyone will damage something (unless they're sssllllloooooooow) and some very extensively...look at me. The trails are only going to get more torn up in the mud.

[IXNAYXJ]

When was the last time blah, blah, blah...Most of the people on the list have been to Evans in inclement conditions enough to know the risks (we ran it last October, too) or have enough armor to be okay...or they just don't care.

I'm assuming that there will be some drop-outs by the time of the event; I'm betting we'll have 10 trucks in all. A group that size, with the experience level being as high as it is, we should be okay in one group. We'll see. Whatever the case, it should be fun!

-----Matt-----

[Slacker87XJ]

Ian can start out leading in the first group and finish not too far back of the last group at every trail. :D

Yes, and I'll be leaving tomorrow. See you guys at the top of 198 on the 29th ...

:jester:

[IXNAYXJ]

Yes, and I'll be leaving tomorrow. See you guys at the top of 198 on the 29th ...

:jester:At least you can actually drive your XJ on the street...legally. :D

-----Matt-----

[mud1059]

At least you can actually drive your XJ on the street...legally. :D

-----Matt-----

Who the hell would want to do that? All bulbs are in place, there's just no housing for some of them... and no mudflaps, and the angles from the bottom of the wheel well to the axle are out of spec, and the flares required would be too wide, and the bumpers are too high, and there's a front plate in the windshield instead of the bumper, and no mirrors. I think that's it though