Rubithon 2008 June 18th- 22nd, 2008 - Page 23

Mtbcoach · 06-30-08, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by woooody

Hey, big thanks to you for the Knee work after my "trip" across the bluffs. The Ace wrap made all of the difference in the world.

Those pics sure show how "seasoned" the FJ Cruiser group became after just a few short days.

No worries, glad I could be of service. I know that I've gained a tremendous amount of knowledge over the trip and I know my daughters have a much greater respect for what it takes to take on such an adventure. They became "seasoned" off-roaders also...

Mtbcoach · 06-30-08, 01:14 PM

I never did my version of a "trip report" because we have had limited internet access. I hope this still gets some traffic but here is my version of how things went for the FJC's. Its hard for me to put this event into perspective but the organizers did an outstanding job with the whole event. The breakfast and dinner was very good and all the events went off without a hitch. We camped at "Dirty Dozen" in the "Springs" which was a nice place to hang out since it was a bit removed from the "adult" events.

Bottom line is that I'm very thankful for being able to experience this event and trail at least once. I highly recommend everyone finding a way to do this at least once. The biggest problem is that I have to find a way to pull this off again now that I've done it. I have to see do it again at some point in the future. Living ~2800 miles away makes for a more challenging trip but as I stated before, it was/is worth every mile.

I have uploaded pics to my photobucket site in the "Rubithon 2008" album and here are a few for a taste...

You have to look closely to see the reaction of my daughter to know how close were were to the granite...

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Mtbcoach · 06-30-08, 01:16 PM

Here are some of my favorites from Day 2...

Puppy love, Abby and Rubi taking a break...

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Mtbcoach · 06-30-08, 01:18 PM

More from Day 2...

Campsite at Buck Island Lake, just our group to the whole lake...

Tired puppy, finding a break from the sun under the FJC...

End of Day 2...

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Mtbcoach · 06-30-08, 01:20 PM

Pics from Day 3, coming down Big Sluice...

Hanging out in the back with Brianna, how can anyone nap going down this stuff...

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Mtbcoach · 06-30-08, 01:24 PM

Day 4, not so many pics going up Cadillac hill, sorry...

On top of Observation Point...

Grand Prize winners Mark and Annie...

With all my girls on top...

That's enough I'm sure. I do have a few pics of other non-FJC rigs on my photobucket site...

woooody · 06-30-08, 01:53 PM

Any chance of getting a high-res of this? (img_2010.jpg)

If so, send to rosswoody@earthlink.net

Thanks!

Mtbcoach · 06-30-08, 02:55 PM

Yup, its on the way...

PKP80 · 06-30-08, 04:47 PM

coach, great pic upload. Thanks for sharing

TRT2 · 06-30-08, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mtbcoach

You have to look closely to see the reaction of my daughter to know how close were were to the granite...

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no you don't.

too funny.

sbechtold · 06-30-08, 08:51 PM

Jerry (mtbcoach) liked getting up close and personal with the rocks.

PabloVTA · 07-01-08, 04:16 PM

here's a few from the wagon run with the NorCal 80's group( i took about 600 shots, more to follow)
PabloVTA's slideshow on Flickr

had a great time, awesome event, thanks for all the hard work all of you commitee members.

A week on the 'con without any drama, somebody had to work their ass off, and I'm glad for it.

Cruiser Drew, Powderpig, Alvaro, Rick and the rest who are too many to mention....Thanks.
Top 5 life experience to be able to drive the con and spend the time in the Sierra's.

peesalot · 07-02-08, 12:52 AM

where was the snake seen ? good size .

Mtbcoach · 07-02-08, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peesalot

where was the snake seen ? good size .

It was the first day as the FJC group pulled over to let the Double Locker group by. Sorry, I don't know the trail well enough but it was a relatively flat spot.

I counted ~10-11 rattles, yup, pretty good sized snake indeed...

balls 2 claws · 07-02-08, 09:04 PM

IF the guy with the fj40 ( that I loaned the power steering sector shaft ) is looking for me ? HERE I AM (I"M 55guy )

Thanks for the pics guys ,we had a great time !

TRT2 · 07-03-08, 11:27 AM

Yes, that is Lori... she contacted me but I was not sure who she was referring to, although she noted 55 guy.

PKP80 · 07-06-08, 03:09 PM

I just posted a few Videos on YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. under "Rubithon 08, FZJ80, Rubicon"

TOY350 · 07-15-08, 01:01 PM

Can anyone help me find out who this was? He ran with us on Big Jim's all day Thursday run and was always up front helping me out when stuck. His wife was recording the whole time and I would like to get in touch.

Thanks.

TRT2 · 07-15-08, 02:14 PM

Mike Schlinski... and his wife Jo.

Excellent people... some of my very favorites.

peesalot · 07-15-08, 08:19 PM

Yeah, that guy was 100% good people. Very helpful. Between he and Jeeper Ron , I hardly had to get out of the truck.

TOY350 · 07-15-08, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRT2

Mike Schlinski... and his wife Jo.

Excellent people... some of my very favorites.

Thanks Tony, anyway I can get in touch with him?

Dunkane · 07-24-08, 05:01 AM

hello guys !
a little video from the Wagon run

chappysfj40 · 07-24-08, 10:20 PM

that vid was sweet bro !!!!

Mtbcoach · 08-27-08, 08:21 AM

Thought I would let everyone know that the video of the FJ Cruiser group is posted up on the Toyota Trail Teams website. I think it came out very well even if my girls, dog and rig got plenty of air time.

Here is the link to the TTT website and the video of FJC's at Rubithon.

Enjoy...

CA Annie · 11-02-08, 10:17 PM

I'm so ruined... Nothing will ever compare to this trip. There just aren't words...

06-30-08, 01:14 PM	#662
Mtbcoach IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cary, NC TLCA# 17784 Posts: 329	I never did my version of a "trip report" because we have had limited internet access. I hope this still gets some traffic but here is my version of how things went for the FJC's. Its hard for me to put this event into perspective but the organizers did an outstanding job with the whole event. The breakfast and dinner was very good and all the events went off without a hitch. We camped at "Dirty Dozen" in the "Springs" which was a nice place to hang out since it was a bit removed from the "adult" events. Bottom line is that I'm very thankful for being able to experience this event and trail at least once. I highly recommend everyone finding a way to do this at least once. The biggest problem is that I have to find a way to pull this off again now that I've done it. I have to see do it again at some point in the future. Living ~2800 miles away makes for a more challenging trip but as I stated before, it was/is worth every mile. I have uploaded pics to my photobucket site in the "Rubithon 2008" album and here are a few for a taste... You have to look closely to see the reaction of my daughter to know how close were were to the granite... [/quote] __________________ '07 FJ Cruiser Sun Fusion 4X4 AT, ATRAC Hack'd Demello Front & Rear Bumper w/Warn M8000 Demello Sliders, Bud's full set Inchworm Lefty, ARB front locker OME kit 886/140 front, 895/N17e rear Super Swamper SSR 35/10.5/16's Train Hard, Rest Harder

06-30-08, 01:16 PM	#663
Mtbcoach IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cary, NC TLCA# 17784 Posts: 329	Here are some of my favorites from Day 2... Puppy love, Abby and Rubi taking a break... [/quote] __________________ '07 FJ Cruiser Sun Fusion 4X4 AT, ATRAC Hack'd Demello Front & Rear Bumper w/Warn M8000 Demello Sliders, Bud's full set Inchworm Lefty, ARB front locker OME kit 886/140 front, 895/N17e rear Super Swamper SSR 35/10.5/16's Train Hard, Rest Harder

06-30-08, 01:18 PM	#664
Mtbcoach IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cary, NC TLCA# 17784 Posts: 329	More from Day 2... Campsite at Buck Island Lake, just our group to the whole lake... Tired puppy, finding a break from the sun under the FJC... End of Day 2... [/quote] __________________ '07 FJ Cruiser Sun Fusion 4X4 AT, ATRAC Hack'd Demello Front & Rear Bumper w/Warn M8000 Demello Sliders, Bud's full set Inchworm Lefty, ARB front locker OME kit 886/140 front, 895/N17e rear Super Swamper SSR 35/10.5/16's Train Hard, Rest Harder

06-30-08, 01:20 PM	#665
Mtbcoach IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cary, NC TLCA# 17784 Posts: 329	Pics from Day 3, coming down Big Sluice... Hanging out in the back with Brianna, how can anyone nap going down this stuff... [/quote] __________________ '07 FJ Cruiser Sun Fusion 4X4 AT, ATRAC Hack'd Demello Front & Rear Bumper w/Warn M8000 Demello Sliders, Bud's full set Inchworm Lefty, ARB front locker OME kit 886/140 front, 895/N17e rear Super Swamper SSR 35/10.5/16's Train Hard, Rest Harder

06-30-08, 01:24 PM	#666
Mtbcoach IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cary, NC TLCA# 17784 Posts: 329	Day 4, not so many pics going up Cadillac hill, sorry... On top of Observation Point... Grand Prize winners Mark and Annie... With all my girls on top... That's enough I'm sure. I do have a few pics of other non-FJC rigs on my photobucket site... __________________ '07 FJ Cruiser Sun Fusion 4X4 AT, ATRAC Hack'd Demello Front & Rear Bumper w/Warn M8000 Demello Sliders, Bud's full set Inchworm Lefty, ARB front locker OME kit 886/140 front, 895/N17e rear Super Swamper SSR 35/10.5/16's Train Hard, Rest Harder


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06-30-08, 01:53 PM	#667
woooody IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Vallejo, Ca TLCA# 7704 Posts: 872	Any chance of getting a high-res of this? (img_2010.jpg) If so, send to rosswoody@earthlink.net Thanks! __________________ Ross Woody TLCA #7704 72 FJ40 - ORION #342 ROTW 10/6/08 07 TRD FJC

06-30-08, 02:55 PM	#668
Mtbcoach IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cary, NC TLCA# 17784 Posts: 329	Yup, its on the way... __________________ '07 FJ Cruiser Sun Fusion 4X4 AT, ATRAC Hack'd Demello Front & Rear Bumper w/Warn M8000 Demello Sliders, Bud's full set Inchworm Lefty, ARB front locker OME kit 886/140 front, 895/N17e rear Super Swamper SSR 35/10.5/16's Train Hard, Rest Harder

06-30-08, 04:47 PM	#669
PKP80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA TLCA# 14900 Posts: 1,759	coach, great pic upload. Thanks for sharing __________________ Sam Shaya 96' FZJ80 convertable 4x4 Labs Rear end/Custom shock mounts KING shocks/ other goodies, but you get the idea. Call Sign KI6KNB "Team Pull-OUT" Phi Kappa Psi

06-30-08, 08:51 PM	#671
sbechtold IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 176	Jerry (mtbcoach) liked getting up close and personal with the rocks. __________________ 2007 Titanium Silver FJ Cruiser, 4x4, AT, SFA Inchworm Crawler \| Demello-Offroad SAC \| Diamond Axles

07-01-08, 04:16 PM	#672
PabloVTA beside La Caja China Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ventura Ca. USA TLCA# 15996 Posts: 1,026	here's a few from the wagon run with the NorCal 80's group( i took about 600 shots, more to follow) PabloVTA's slideshow on Flickr had a great time, awesome event, thanks for all the hard work all of you commitee members. A week on the 'con without any drama, somebody had to work their ass off, and I'm glad for it. Cruiser Drew, Powderpig, Alvaro, Rick and the rest who are too many to mention....Thanks. Top 5 life experience to be able to drive the con and spend the time in the Sierra's. __________________ Pablo '94 FZJ80 215K 6M1, Optima Red Top, Bilstien'd, Mobil 1, DBA DnS front Rotors, 285/75 Revos, George's LED's, MetalTech Sliders, Slee Short Bus Front Bumper, OME 850/863

07-02-08, 12:52 AM	#673
peesalot IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: in a house Posts: 1,581	where was the snake seen ? good size . __________________ John on the hawgs

07-02-08, 09:04 PM	#675
balls 2 claws IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 31	parts IF the guy with the fj40 ( that I loaned the power steering sector shaft ) is looking for me ? HERE I AM (I"M 55guy ) Thanks for the pics guys ,we had a great time !

07-03-08, 11:27 AM	#676
TRT2 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,181	Yes, that is Lori... she contacted me but I was not sure who she was referring to, although she noted 55 guy. __________________ Tony Twiddy #5049

07-06-08, 03:09 PM	#677
PKP80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA TLCA# 14900 Posts: 1,759	I just posted a few Videos on YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. under "Rubithon 08, FZJ80, Rubicon" __________________ Sam Shaya 96' FZJ80 convertable 4x4 Labs Rear end/Custom shock mounts KING shocks/ other goodies, but you get the idea. Call Sign KI6KNB "Team Pull-OUT" Phi Kappa Psi

07-24-08, 05:01 AM	#682
Dunkane IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: France TLCA# 15810 Posts: 139	hello guys ! a little video from the Wagon run __________________ Dunkane "the LandCruiser Spirit" webmaster of www.serie4.fr http://picasaweb.google.com/dunkane Last edited by Dunkane; 07-25-08 at 06:58 AM.

07-24-08, 10:20 PM	#683
chappysfj40 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: PORT HUENEME , CA TLCA# 9188 Posts: 518	that vid was sweet bro !!!! __________________ - Iam home now from the SUCK !!!!!!! VJ60 700R4 33's 203 doubler, ARB's 4.56, OME and just a awesome truck!!!!!!!!!! - RUBITHON 2008 TESTED GOD ASKED FOR 10 DAYS TO CREATE EARTH, CHUCK NORRIS GAVE HIM 7..

07-15-08, 02:14 PM	#679
TRT2 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,181	Mike Schlinski... and his wife Jo. Excellent people... some of my very favorites. __________________ Tony Twiddy #5049

07-15-08, 08:19 PM	#680
peesalot IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: in a house Posts: 1,581	Yeah, that guy was 100% good people. Very helpful. Between he and Jeeper Ron , I hardly had to get out of the truck. __________________ John on the hawgs

08-27-08, 08:21 AM	#684
Mtbcoach IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cary, NC TLCA# 17784 Posts: 329	Thought I would let everyone know that the video of the FJ Cruiser group is posted up on the Toyota Trail Teams website. I think it came out very well even if my girls, dog and rig got plenty of air time. Here is the link to the TTT website and the video of FJC's at Rubithon. Enjoy... __________________ '07 FJ Cruiser Sun Fusion 4X4 AT, ATRAC Hack'd Demello Front & Rear Bumper w/Warn M8000 Demello Sliders, Bud's full set Inchworm Lefty, ARB front locker OME kit 886/140 front, 895/N17e rear Super Swamper SSR 35/10.5/16's Train Hard, Rest Harder

11-02-08, 10:17 PM	#685
CA Annie IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Pablo, CA TLCA# 18866 Posts: 40	I'm so ruined... Nothing will ever compare to this trip. There just aren't words... __________________ RUBITHON! Trip of a lifetime! Beer is Good!