Official MCR7 Registration Thread --- Sept. 12-14, 2008

[MissTaco]

Wish I could go.  Damn the hunting season 

[CLC]

Yea, sounds like fun. Ive got an 85 toyota so its got some marlin stuff on it. I think i might be able to make it. Is The Man, Marlin going to be there? It would be awesome to meet him.

Oh, and it is $40 per rig, right? Just want to make sure before i send the registration.

The $40 includes: campsite for the weekend, t-shirt for the driver, dinner for the driver, grand prize raffle ticket for the driver, and dash plaque. All other meals, t-shirts, raffle tickets for other prizes, etc. are extra. Remember, all monies from the raffle go to Friends of the Rubicon to help keep that trail open.

Mrs. Crawler

[CLC]

what is the latest you can sign up for the event. because i don't know if im gonna be in school or not.

I will most likely keep the registration open until mid-August. That will probably be the latest time I will accept registrations since we have to plan for meals, t-shirts, etc.

In other words, you need to get your registration in by August 15th at the latest.

Mrs. Crawler

[Wermz84]

... Remember, all monies from the raffle go to Friends of the Rubicon to help keep that trail open.

Mrs. Crawler

How could I forget that part.    Very Important.   

[superman180]

Hello All,

I really want to make this roundup, but I have some concerns.

#1 My experience level is minimal at best. I have never really been on a tough trail and I definitly don't want to be the one clogging up the trail for everyone else.

#2 My rig is mostly daily driven and I will have to drive it 5 hours to get there, will it survive if it is driven cautiously and of course I would be using the bypasses?

I guess those are my two biggest questions/concerns.

My rig is an 1984 Toyota 4runner running 33" bfg mud terrain tires, Marlin installed 488 gearing & ARB lockers front and rear, rebuilt motor, Marlin transmission and a rebuilt Marlin geared 4.7 T-case.  I have rock sliders but not much else for protection.

Anyway, I would like some input from those of you that know the con.

Thanks
Mike.

[BLACKDOG]

Obviously I cannot promise no breakage, but you've got good odds.  The con can certainly be done with your set up, esp. with you taking the bypasses.  Not to mention, with all the people on the trail, this would be a great opportunity to improve your wheeling skills, as well as get to meet some new people  

[Duffil]

Hello All,

I really want to make this roundup, but I have some concerns.

#1 My experience level is minimal at best. I have never really been on a tough trail and I definitly don't want to be the one clogging up the trail for everyone else.

#2 My rig is mostly daily driven and I will have to drive it 5 hours to get there, will it survive if it is driven cautiously and of course I would be using the bypasses?

I guess those are my two biggest questions/concerns.

My rig is an 1984 Toyota 4runner running 33" bfg mud terrain tires, Marlin installed 488 gearing & ARB lockers front and rear, rebuilt motor, Marlin transmission and a rebuilt Marlin geared 4.7 T-case.  I have rock sliders but not much else for protection.

Anyway, I would like some input from those of you that know the con.

Thanks
Mike.

drive smart and don't use the skinny pedal, you'll be fine.  Hey, I hear even an AMIGO made it thru a couple times.

[BLACKDOG]

drive smart and don't use the skinny pedal, you'll be fine.  Hey, I hear even an AMIGO made it thru a couple times.

That is indeed the rumor

[Wermz84]

Just Myths really. 



Take it easy and you should be good.  I made it through on 31's and a lot of rock slider with my 4.7's and aussie.  But then again I didn't take it too easy.   

you'll have a blast.  Bring spare everything.

[rockhound]

Just Myths really. 

myth, huh?

[rockhound]

If that made it, you could. Besides there are tons of people ready to help out.

Hootman made it in his open, stock IFS Runner. With a little help from his expert spotter.

[Wermz84]

myth, huh?

Hey when was that pic taken?  I think i saw that.


I know its not a myth.  We was jus messin around about this one.  

[rockhound]

Hey when was that pic taken?  I think i saw that.

last year at MCR6.

Is that FFC's?

[BLACKDOG]

last year at MCR6.

Is that FFC's?

 

And I was with her 3 years ago when we drug it through the cadillac side stock. 

[superman180]

Thank you for the responses

If I can make it, what route is the most obvious for the less experienced or outfitted?  Or is it just a matter of follow the group and have fun?  I have been watching you tube videos and it looks like a blast, but pretty difficult as well.

Thanks Again.

[BLACKDOG]

Its pretty obvious.    Also, and group that is there is going to be able to send you on the proper line.  Stay in contact with me over the next month or so, and we'll see if you can join the group I'm wheeling with.  We always have a wide range or experience, and levels of built rigs.   

Where are you coming from?

[superman180]

Sounds great!

I will be coming from Lancaster CA,  about 50 miles north of LA.  I will stay in touch and let you know if I will make it.

Thanks
Mike.

[Duffil]

Looking more and more like I won't be attending. Just an FYI.

[NorCalToy]

Looking more and more like I won't be attending. Just an FYI.

why not?

[Duffil]

probably won't have another engine built and not going to risk it on a bad rod bearing blowing through the block.

Other than that, I'm totally there!

[Wermz84]

Looking more and more like I won't be attending. Just an FYI.

Don't tell me that. 

what can we do to get you there?

[fordh8r]

probably won't have another engine built and not going to risk it on a bad rod bearing blowing through the block.

Other than that, I'm totally there!

Stop hangin around online and get to  .....    Hope you can make it! 

[BLACKDOG]

Stop hangin around online and get to  .....    Hope you can make it! 

Sounds great!

I will be coming from Lancaster CA,  about 50 miles north of LA.  I will stay in touch and let you know if I will make it.

Thanks
Mike.

Once it gets closer to time for the roundup, a caravan thread usually gets started, for the people coming from a ways away.  Tater Salad already started one for the Idaho/ PNW guys,  but thats how it works.  There's a lot of guys usually coming from your area, so you'll probably be able t convoy up with them

[Duffil]

Stop hangin around online and get to  .....    Hope you can make it! 

I need money to expedite the process. Currently accepting donations.

[fordh8r]

I need money to expedite the process. Currently accepting donations.

You can always trade $$$ for some  ....

[BigMike]

wow

[fordh8r]

Is there a count of registered rigs yet Big Mike?  Wasn't there like 145 registered rigs last year...or something like that? 

[Wermz84]

You can always trade $$$ for some  ....

sounds about right from last year.  I wonder if we'll beat that number this year or not?

[Norcal crawler]

Me and my dad will be there in my truck. I'll also be competing in the RC crawl. I'm sending in the forms tomorrow. We are still not sure which way we will be going in.

[Jud]

I need money to expedite the process. Currently accepting donations.

Hey Rex. If you don't have your pig runnin I will save you a seat in my vehicle.