Pictures from Oct 18-19 JeepSkool

[ADVNTURR]

A couple of the OH folks had discussed this event and had asked for pictures. The event was a great time and well worth the $20 for the weekend. There was a huge turn out with everything from bone stock to borderline rediculous. Myself and 2000xjclassic showed up from and we were out running with the Moderate group. I think we did quite well considering most of the vehicles we were running with were on 33's or larger and we were both on 31's.

There was a lot of mud and water, some rock sections, sand pits, and a bunch of just generally enjoyable trails. There were a lot of good people there as well, and the guy who is doing the organizing is really interested in making it a fun and safe place to go. I'll definitely head to the next one I can make it to

My pictures:
http://picasaweb.google.com/ADVNTURR/JeepSkoolOct08#

A ton more pictures and a couple videos are on the JeepSkool site if anyone is interested.

 

[XJ&CHZ4ME]

cool man, thanks for posting up the pics.

 

[2000xjclassic]

Hey ADVNTURR. Did you go and play in the larger sand dunes at all? I was over there for a good part of Sunday and it was a ton of fun. I have a video that I'm going to post up that is pretty good.

Chris

EDIT: Every album I see from this weekend has at least three pictures of my stuck (either in that river ditch, on the rock pile or hung up on those two rocks that are sitting on top of that sand pile.).

 

[vincepru]

did you guys torch a jeep? lol

 

[ADVNTURR]

Chris,

I did go back into a couple different sand areas on Saturday, and yes it was a good time.

As for your picture showing up everywhere, and it being of you stuck, it is kind of a good thing, at least you were out doing something interesting enough for people to take pictures of. I'll attest that it wasn't a lack of capability on the driver or the Jeep's part, just simply pushing the limits and trying things all the Wranglers weren't willing to try (at least not the ones with 31's).

vincepru,

The 1988 XJ that you saw burning was the unwilling recipient of a fair amount of ammo from 2 .50cal machine guns and an M16. I'm not entirely sure what caused the large fireball (tracer round to the gas tank??) but it certainly was an impressive show. I only wish they had chosen something that doesn't have any value, like a PT Cruiser. There is a YouTube video of the event somewhere around.

Before anyone gets upset, this was done on private land in a high caliber shooting range by ex-military folks. All spectators were at a safe distance.

 

[MikeS63301]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOnds-hM1dQ

The old dog looked like it was running pretty well before they blew the heck out of it.

 

[C85D4x4]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOnds-hM1dQ

The old dog looked like it was running pretty well before they blew the heck out of it.

Yea I bet that engine would have been a good enough free engine for a person to build stroker.

 

[XJawgi]

Is anyone going this weekend?

Ill have my dads teal 2 door out. Hope to meet a few people..

 

[2000xjclassic]

I have a wedding to go to in Cincinnati this weekend so I won't make it but I will be going to the December JeepSkool. I might even try camping.

Chris

 

[ADVNTURR]

I am hoping to make it back out to at least 1 day of the Nov JeepSkool. I am having trouble with my rear brakes (apparently I did the last JeepSkool with only fronts). Depending on when I get the brakes taken care of and what else comes up (may be buying a new car for the wife) will determine which day(s) I go.

 

[89xjgrey]

Looks like a good time. Where was that at?

 

[ADVNTURR]

The events are being held on a large hunk of private land in the Mantua, OH area. It's a short drive for most of us here in the Cleveland area, would definitely be more of a hall for someone down in the Columbus area.

Looks like I will only be making it out for Sunday, too much going on tomorrow. Sounds like there are some new trails and the rock garden has been enlarged and reworked.

 

[XJawgi]

Ill be going for sure on saturday - not sure about sunday. If i go sunday - look for the teal 2 door xj and say hi

 

[farmfreakjeep]

I was there.green xj w/31 sx's. That place is a lot of fun. Been 3 times,going back in Dec. Hope to see you guys there.

 

[ADVNTURR]

I am definitely headed back for next weekend's Dec JeepSkool. Not sure whether I'll be there both days or just one, but I have new 31" BFG KM2's mounted up and ready to test out.

I also think I might have a small sidewall puncture from the Nov trip, so I might have to look into trying to get that taken care of.

Hope to see a couple folks out there again.

 

[2000xjclassic]

Ehh I'm really hoping to be there but I'm not sure. The XJ started blowing alot of smoke out of the exhaust today....

Chris

 

[C85D4x4]

Ehh I'm really hoping to be there but I'm not sure. The XJ started blowing alot of smoke out of the exhaust today....

Chris

Stroker Time!

 

[2000xjclassic]

Hmm.... Its looking like a blew a head gasket. But if it is something else that is going to require a rebuild, its not going to be going back together in the stock fashion. :firedevil

But I will be there on Saturday or Sunday with my Dad in his 04 F-150 its a dark blue color with a leveling kit and Nitto Terra Graplers. Feel free to come up and say hi, I'll be the blond haired dude riding shotgun. Just say you're from .

Chris

 

[nick86]

Is it just me? Or did I hear FULLY auto weapons?

 

[2000xjclassic]

You did hear FULL auto weapons IIRC there was a .50 cal mounted on its own little self powered cart. It was pretty sick. You can shoot pretty much what ever you want at the range there.

Chris