"RubiGONE" Rubicon Summer of 2014 SEPT 5-6 (One-way)

chrishaynesusa

Bought an X
Location
SJC
If you are thinking about doing this:

Who: Xterra owners
What: your rig ready for the trail, i.e. 35's , Rear Locker, Winch, recovery gear, some trail spares, etc..(see details in this thread)
When: summer of 2014 (SEPT 5-6) over-nite at the springs with Jeff Arabia of Arabias overkill
Where: Rubicon trail Northern California ( see links)
Why: Because you can......
How much? ......I will figure an amount to cover the cost of what it will take to pull the event off and not a cent more.

I have a date now from Jeff Arabia who has volunteered to be the trail leader for this run. He has been doing this trail for years and has contacts with private property owners where we can over night at the springs. and drive out in the morning. More details to follow.

I have also thought about and additional trail to run after this one that will be easier to serve as a follow-on for people coming from a greater distance that may want to run and additional trail.

I will also invite Greg of PRG products. and let you know if he can make this run.

Step up and be counted.!!!


Planning stages.

links.

wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubicon_Trail

http://www.rubicon4x4.com/rubicon-area-information.php

http://rubicon-trail.com/Rubicon/

http://rubicontrail.org/

http://www.everytrail.com/guide/rubicon-4x4-trail-california/map


http://www.californiajeeper.com/rubicon/review.htm

Maps.

http://californiajeeper.com/rubicon/rubicon.pdf


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Required gear/ mods/ tires/ clearance/ lockers/ ......

Talked with Jeff this afternoon.
he is in as a trail leader. his rig is here....

http://www.arabiasoverkill.com/


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DriveTrain Requirements for this Rubicon run(summer 2014)
:
35's,............... rear locked,.................. tow points front and rear,............... winch,


33's................. front and rear locked,.... tow points front and rear,............... winch,

gearing discussion:
35's should be on 4:10 or 4:56
33's should be on 3:69 or 3:13
Do I need to say skids and sliders?

PM me if you disagree and plan on attending and not just busting my balls.

Jeff is also talking about lining up logistic support, where to overnight( he knows some local land owners)(where to do maintenance, he'll probably bring his overkill mechanics)
There is a marketing opportunity here. and sponsors will be welcomed. I'll be reaching out to potential sponsors. if you see yourself doing this run and can offer time or services, they will be welcomed.

I would like to avoid turning this into a " can my rig make it thread" or "will my exception" be OK.

Please PM me with any further questions. I can tell you right now I made those requirements with alot of thought about, movement on the trail(there are others besides us), breakdowns, parts, welding resources, reading abut other Rubicon events, etc...

people that breakdown often spend the night on the trail and not the camping areas.
they often ( very often) require help and time from other participants that came on the trail. too often people must leave the trail try to go into town procure parts and get them back to the trail.

This is a class 10 trail.




Review.
 

civicjoe

lone wolf mod
Founding Member
Location
Nevada
Checking in to time off for this, I'll be a ride along for anyone who will let me,


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rokdaddy

Wheeling
Founding Member
Location
New Mexico
You know it... I wouldn't miss this one for the world.

The Rubi's had it's ups and downs over the years but I can't keep letting this one slip by.


-Rok
 

gorillamel

Lockers Installed
Founding Member
Location
Idaho!
I know my rig is not ready for this, but I'd love to be a passenger if someone will let me. I'll even use my GoPro and take pretty pics of whoever lets me ride along. :)
 

civicjoe

lone wolf mod
Founding Member
Location
Nevada
I got the time off from work so im in as roks co pilot, kels is stayin home on this trip, we've go some friends doing it in august i think we might make that trip so she'll probably have her fill of it then
 

chrishaynesusa

Bought an X
Location
SJC
I would like to see turn out for Nissan's and then see what is left for availability.



I also would like to keep it as Nissan family as possible for logistical and support reasons as well.
We know most of the people on this board and the other Xterra boards.

I would prefer that there is not an overwhelming amount of jeeps since they have 4 or 5 week long events throughout the year on the Rubicon.
This is kindof a first event for Nissans on the Rubicon.

with that said I hope you and your well equipped Xterra can make it.
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Cheers

Got off the phone with Greg at PRG. He is in for the September 5th and 6th Rubicon run.

So I will have Jeff Arabia leading Hopefully Greg as tail gunner and myself at middle.

Jeff plans to speak with his friends that own the Rubicon springs property and we should be able to overnight there and have a good evening of drinks and BBQ. As well as space to work on your rig should you need to do so.

Who's in?

1 chrishaynesusa
2 Jeff Arabia
3 Greg Gagnon PRG
4 XterraTSP4
5 rokdaddy
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RIDERS

1 sunnyvaleX
2 XKNUT
3 civcjoe
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NoWhining

Test Drive
Can't commit as of yet, but no whining; my X is not up to the task (yet).
Which direction are you running the trail (from Tahoe or to Tahoe)?

If I'm in the area, I'll make a point to stop by at minimum.
 

gorillamel

Lockers Installed
Founding Member
Location
Idaho!
But of course! I believe xknut will be my passenger...if he can tolerate me long enough.

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gorillamel

Lockers Installed
Founding Member
Location
Idaho!
Awesome!

You will have to get Todd to ship you the purple tool... or maybe come up with something else? You seem to be pretty creative like that.


-Rok

Hmmmm you may be on to something there. I'll have to attend another Pure Romance event to procure a "tool of shame" for this event. ;-)


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chrishaynesusa

Bought an X
Location
SJC
hmm... still really want to do this! not sure its in the cards though. jay wants to go to a ball game instead haha
That is why they make TIVO so real life doing Man Truck things does not get in the way of the games.
Personally I cant imagine missing an off road event for the viewing of a game.
but that is just me.......YMVV

Of course a real manTruck would have a satellite dish so we could all watch the game on the trail :):)
 

gorillamel

Lockers Installed
Founding Member
Location
Idaho!
Do us proud, girl... as you always do.


-Rok

I'm on it! Any color of choice preferred? OMG, no wait! I have an idea.....tehehehehe, oh man, I cannot wait for Sept!

hmm... still really want to do this! not sure its in the cards though. jay wants to go to a ball game instead haha

You can ride in my biatch seat, and by that, I mean in my trunk...of my Jeep, which means, I guess, the rear compartment that is open air....? Or maybe you and Danny should rent an F150 and see how far you can take it. :-D
 

Mudlover55

Test Drive
Location
Washington
That is why they make TIVO so real life doing Man Truck things does not get in the way of the games.
Personally I cant imagine missing an off road event for the viewing of a game.
but that is just me.......YMVV

Of course a real manTruck would have a satellite dish so we could all watch the game on the trail :):)

haha well it would be to actually be there at the game, not to watch it on TV, and I have never been to a pro-game before lol

I'm on it! Any color of choice preferred? OMG, no wait! I have an idea.....tehehehehe, oh man, I cannot wait for Sept!



You can ride in my biatch seat, and by that, I mean in my trunk...of my Jeep, which means, I guess, the rear compartment that is open air....? Or maybe you and Danny should rent an F150 and see how far you can take it. :-D

haha "I hope you gotta lot of room in your trunk...im gunaa put my bike in it...." lol if I do go ill definitely be driving my rig :p
 
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