jeepermc
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Yeah....You're right Jeff...Someone with a cushman would be an easy target for him. :fawkdancesmiley:
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Top Truck Challange, 2012
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Yeah....You're right Jeff...Someone with a cushman would be an easy target for him. :fawkdancesmiley:
TreeClimber
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wagonslayer
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Will you sign my moobs ?
TreeClimber
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December issue is out, with the Competition Coverage.
Fox's ode to crappy driving:
Firstly, I'm amazed that I didn't take last in any one event. Other than, I was last place overall. (Bad Brad broke, so I'm automatically assuming he would have outperformed me, had he been running.)
My scores, as follows;
Tow, 15th out of 18
Frame, 16th out of 18
Mud pit, 17th out of 18
Obstacle, 12th out of 18
Hill climb, 14th out of 17
Rubicon, 16th out of 17
Overall, 17th out of 17 (with Brad broke)
My performance, was a combination of 3 things; my overall poor driving, my overall inadequate vehicle, and bad luck with the draws for starting position.
It's funny. When I was actually competing, I thought I was doing far better than I actually did. When I watched the videos posted (at home), I realize I was driving like an old grandma. WTF was I thinking? I think I simply have too much trail driving background, and not nearly enough full throttle, race background. I simply did not drive nearly fast enough going down the obstacle course's downhill portion (and I could have gone faster, had I had the balls.) Nor did I hit the tow test in the correct gear selection (should have kept it in first!) I also didn't hit the Mud Pit with enough initial throttle (for fear of launching airborn at the start). And I should have 'jumped' the ramp in the Obsticle Course, however having watched Geby crush his rig, I elected to crawl it instead. That probably added 15 seconds to my time. Bad choice.
Overall, the TJ held it's own. Which means, it's a great, bad ass TJ. But it's far from a competitive TTC rig. I need another 200 horses to even begin to spin the tires in the Mudpit or Tow Test. A 'stock-ish' 350 TBI (with cam, exhaust, etc) ain't nearly enough. I should have installed a LS7 or something. I needed hydro-assist steering, as I killed two different steering boxes. (I ran the Mini Rubi without power steering, as the fluid all ran out of the box - otherwise I think I actually could have made the course)
And bad luck. It's odd, but the two events which got easier as the progressed were the Frame Twister and the Hill Climb. Both of which I got way early draws, and correspondingly crappy scores. The "X" hole, in the Twister, I was the first one to hit, and promptly got swallowed. (Which I fawked up, by not hitting it 'square', and/or, backing out of it instantly). As the big trucks attacked the X, it got chewed up into a giant 'box', which was far easier. Also, I was 5th to attack the hill climb, and (if I recall correctly) I was the first one to successfully climb the hill within the time limit. Three of the first four guys all either timed out, had rolls, or multiple rolls. But as each progressive drivers attacked the hill, the berms got lower, the 'line' got more defined, the loose topsoil got evicted, and the hill got faster. Every driver before me was slower, and every driver after me was faster.
How would I have done differently? Well firstly, I'd have swapped out engines. Secondly, I'd have removed the front fenders, and further cut the body, and changed out to 44 cut boggers. (Toby, YOU are the MAN!) (I've also already change the steering to hydraulic assist). I'd also learn to drive differently.
The two events which felt 'good' to me, whilest I was doing them, were the Obstacle Course, and the Hill Climb. My Obstacle Course run felt smooth and quick. And (at the time) being a small rig, with small tires, being able to make the Hill Climb, especially after the four rigs in front of me rolled, felt unbelievably good.
Please, please, don't misunderstand my rant. I'm NOT regretful of what happened. I'm rejoicing in what happened. It was so fawking fun, that words cannot ever begin to express the joy, fun, thrills I experienced. And ALL the drivers, crew, staff, supporters were a blast to meet, or re-meet after many years.
Would I come back again. You fawking better believe I would. How much fun! So much comraderie, adrenaline, shenanigans (and naughty bumper stickers) to begin to count.
Repectfully submitted,
Tony Fox,
aka, TreeClimber
Fox's ode to crappy driving:
Firstly, I'm amazed that I didn't take last in any one event. Other than, I was last place overall. (Bad Brad broke, so I'm automatically assuming he would have outperformed me, had he been running.)
My scores, as follows;
Tow, 15th out of 18
Frame, 16th out of 18
Mud pit, 17th out of 18
Obstacle, 12th out of 18
Hill climb, 14th out of 17
Rubicon, 16th out of 17
Overall, 17th out of 17 (with Brad broke)
My performance, was a combination of 3 things; my overall poor driving, my overall inadequate vehicle, and bad luck with the draws for starting position.
It's funny. When I was actually competing, I thought I was doing far better than I actually did. When I watched the videos posted (at home), I realize I was driving like an old grandma. WTF was I thinking? I think I simply have too much trail driving background, and not nearly enough full throttle, race background. I simply did not drive nearly fast enough going down the obstacle course's downhill portion (and I could have gone faster, had I had the balls.) Nor did I hit the tow test in the correct gear selection (should have kept it in first!) I also didn't hit the Mud Pit with enough initial throttle (for fear of launching airborn at the start). And I should have 'jumped' the ramp in the Obsticle Course, however having watched Geby crush his rig, I elected to crawl it instead. That probably added 15 seconds to my time. Bad choice.
Overall, the TJ held it's own. Which means, it's a great, bad ass TJ. But it's far from a competitive TTC rig. I need another 200 horses to even begin to spin the tires in the Mudpit or Tow Test. A 'stock-ish' 350 TBI (with cam, exhaust, etc) ain't nearly enough. I should have installed a LS7 or something. I needed hydro-assist steering, as I killed two different steering boxes. (I ran the Mini Rubi without power steering, as the fluid all ran out of the box - otherwise I think I actually could have made the course)
And bad luck. It's odd, but the two events which got easier as the progressed were the Frame Twister and the Hill Climb. Both of which I got way early draws, and correspondingly crappy scores. The "X" hole, in the Twister, I was the first one to hit, and promptly got swallowed. (Which I fawked up, by not hitting it 'square', and/or, backing out of it instantly). As the big trucks attacked the X, it got chewed up into a giant 'box', which was far easier. Also, I was 5th to attack the hill climb, and (if I recall correctly) I was the first one to successfully climb the hill within the time limit. Three of the first four guys all either timed out, had rolls, or multiple rolls. But as each progressive drivers attacked the hill, the berms got lower, the 'line' got more defined, the loose topsoil got evicted, and the hill got faster. Every driver before me was slower, and every driver after me was faster.
How would I have done differently? Well firstly, I'd have swapped out engines. Secondly, I'd have removed the front fenders, and further cut the body, and changed out to 44 cut boggers. (Toby, YOU are the MAN!) (I've also already change the steering to hydraulic assist). I'd also learn to drive differently.
The two events which felt 'good' to me, whilest I was doing them, were the Obstacle Course, and the Hill Climb. My Obstacle Course run felt smooth and quick. And (at the time) being a small rig, with small tires, being able to make the Hill Climb, especially after the four rigs in front of me rolled, felt unbelievably good.
Please, please, don't misunderstand my rant. I'm NOT regretful of what happened. I'm rejoicing in what happened. It was so fawking fun, that words cannot ever begin to express the joy, fun, thrills I experienced. And ALL the drivers, crew, staff, supporters were a blast to meet, or re-meet after many years.
Would I come back again. You fawking better believe I would. How much fun! So much comraderie, adrenaline, shenanigans (and naughty bumper stickers) to begin to count.
Repectfully submitted,
Tony Fox,
aka, TreeClimber
Jacob
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Hell, I feel like a bad ass for even being on the same local board with a TTC winner and someone that has competed twice :fawkdancesmiley:
I can only imagine how bad ass you feel.
You are an inspiration Tony. You dun good!
:swing: R us
I can only imagine how bad ass you feel.
You are an inspiration Tony. You dun good!
:swing: R us
zukkev
Cornfuzzled yet again...
:haha: Sometimes you crack me up Jacob....sometimes...:haha::haha:
But yeah Tony, Good job!!!!
:swing: Away!
But yeah Tony, Good job!!!!
:swing: Away!
reefermadnes
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Good job :awesomework:
little crawler
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I think and feel you did a great job. Just like you told me before I went down there you cant prepare enough for that competiton, you always think your rig is up for the challenge but they seem to make something in the course to show you otherwise...I remember telling you bigger tires and more horsepower lol oh well you had fun and finished thats alot more than alot of competitors can say and way more than most wheelers can say so hats off to you and great job either way
TreeClimber
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Holy crap! :cheer:
I made the cover of the FourWheeler magazine! April 2013. It's the 2013 TTC entry form issue.
Of course, I'm not sure that the picture is complimentary. :haha::haha::haha:
I made the cover of the FourWheeler magazine! April 2013. It's the 2013 TTC entry form issue.
Of course, I'm not sure that the picture is complimentary. :haha::haha::haha:
zukkev
Cornfuzzled yet again...
That's Awesome! :haha:
I thought you had some sort of mudder tires on there TC!:redneck:
I thought you had some sort of mudder tires on there TC!:redneck:
TreeClimber
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So did I
CHOP SHOP
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Awesome! First mag Ive bought in a long time. Killer! Thats two covers now? Did
I looked in the TTC issue for your jeep but I didnt see it. Am I blind or did they miss ya on coverage before?
Also look for the Green Blazer from Canada in there. I built the rockwells under it. Nice guy and worth voting for, he will destroy that blazer and its built tough.
