markyb Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 was a hard round we had a fan failure lunch time after a roll over , caused us to call it a day a bit early which may have saved us a fair amount of further damage looking at the rest of the site. good weekend thou , learnt a bit more about the truck and on the more mods for the next round , Rob thank god for stumps :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boothy Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 ....how many times did you have to re-tie your rope ? oops... The lad was pulling round the back end when "TWACK" the rear rope snapped, so he tie's his special fishing knot and we start again,,, "TWACK" it broke in a different place, so off we go and put a new rope on, God knows how he catches any fish with knots that big... Cheers Zimsoundz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landrover598 Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 sadly we only ever see the odd one. A few more for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 good photographs Dave, now i can see what the other side of the site was like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J100 Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Hi all, my first post here. Attended the event yesterday with Philon and Alex (and Cameron) and it was the first time i've been to something like this. Got to say, had a cracking time and everyone we met was really friendly. Im involved in rallying a lot, with Alex and Cameron, and it was an awesome change of scenery to what im used to. Respect to you guys, what you can do with the vehicles is immense! I took my camera along with me as well, took almost 230 (me and my led finger again!) so i've put a few shots below. Any feedback would be appreciated I've no idea with names or numbers or anything so apologies Thanks to Philon and Alex for an awesome weekend, hopefully they'll let me come and play again sometime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Butler Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I've got a load of pics, not sure how best to post them ??? (they're currently on my facebook account)not so ok at this point after a failed winch rope : G Yup, that's how I bent the trailing arm... I was right at the top of that climb, done the punch, and had just started to let myself down... and "snap" AH SH!?!!! It's a long way down!!! and I'm bloody glad that stump was there to catch me... otherwise I'd have gone tumbling down where Sealy rolled earlier on... Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
najw Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Any feedback would be appreciated Thank you for sharing some great photos with us. Glad you enjoyed your weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Cracking event Neil but it was hard. We got off to a terrible start as Dan managed to roll his truck on the first punch (just after I said the famous last words "you're fine mate; there's no way you're rolling it there" ) - I'm blaming Paul Bass for that roll . However, we got off lightly given it was quite a heavy roll. I have to say another big thank you to Saley and Carl for giving us a hand getting back on our feet - it was very much appreciated. After the roll we spent some time getting the car in order and, after a couple of other minor issues, we probably lost about 2 hours out of the day. With that in mind I think we did OK. It's just a shame we got caught up in the last punch and were late back. Ho Hum.... Nick, I wasn't sure who'd done 22. Bloody good effort! I could see someone had been though when I looked at it. As you say, the pictures don't do it justice - that was one hell of a gully!!!! The way you did it was probably the safest way although I'd have only attempted that punch with a car with a seriously good approach angle (like yours) otherwise you could get into all sorts of problems if the nose dropped in. The only other possible way across I thought about was attempting to use momentum and large tyres to carry you across. Obviously that has much more potential for going wrong, though! It's a real shame about the car however, if you're going to fail, at least fail spectacularly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwyn lewis Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 That was a good event Thanks to Neil / Carol and all that put it together, you made full use of all the Welsh hill side again (it might become compulsory to have a incline metre in the cab for some of the slopes) . I am very pleased with 3rd in class as it is our first Howlin Wolf in my own truck . But i cant beleave we let John and Rob beat us, its the last time i give them any help and advice or was it those new doors that helped them (that was nothing to do with me). But i must say it was a good day for all the WEISH teams 2 firsts , 1 third and 1/2 a second place Thanks to all involved and will see you all at round 4 GWYN LEWIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team gunit Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 any one know if the co-driver from team gunit got his leg looked by some one with more medical knowledge than me?? thanks to all that helped with putting my muscle back inside my leg the two first aid chaps did a great job sorry did not get their names . Back at burton hospital they stitched me up with 10 stitches. Brilliant event our camera man paul as 1 hour of video will try to get it to neil. mark (co driver.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 The only other possible way across I thought about was attempting to use momentum and large tyres to carry you across................................ :huh: Obviously that has much more potential for going wrong, though! certainly does not even Robs tyres are big enough for that - wheres Bathtub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I can see where the rolling factor comes from now "The Warne Effect !" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team gunit Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 how do i get video of the camera disc and on to the net, any one have the force....... also why you are thinking about that any pictues on splicing a hook back onto a plasma cheers. mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Rufftracks way... http://www.ruftraks.co.uk/quick_splicing.htm Several other ways to do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 90 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 just looked at that map - yep it was 22.i wouldn't say it was the 'killer' punch though - we found that later! How long did it take you James? I was talking to a few guys stood by it on sunday and said I reckoned it was a 35-40 minute punch. By the look I got I assume they thought I was talking $&!£ and it should have been much longer. Im guessing you guys would have been through in that sort of time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 How long did it take you James? I was talking to a few guys stood by it on sunday and said I reckoned it was a 35-40 minute punch. By the look I got I assume they thought I was talking $&!£ and it should have been much longer. Im guessing you guys would have been through in that sort of time? i dont know i didnt have time to look at my watch, Dave Lang was there, he may know. Nick was also there, he wasnt doing much so may have been clock watching; i guess 30oddmins and that was not helped by the fact we wasted 5mins or so when it wouldnt run on a funny angle immediately prior to the punch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombraider110 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 thanks to all that helped with putting my muscle back inside my legthe two first aid chaps did a great job sorry did not get their names . Back at burton hospital they stitched me up with 10 stitches. Brilliant event our camera man paul as 1 hour of video will try to get it to neil. mark (co driver.) glad you got it sorted Mark it looked very painful. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team gunit Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 glad you got it sorted Mark it looked very painful. Bruce 10 days to go before stitches come out then 14 days to get fit (which will be a first) ready for round 4. bruce if you was one of the lads that helped THANK YOU, the hospital remarked on a good job by the first aid. the gaffer tape option i think would not of worked. mark (gunit co driver) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I can see where the rolling factor comes from now "The Warne Effect !" :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
najw Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Championship tables are now posted HERE Tight at the top - love it :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombraider110 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 10 days to go before stitches come out then 14 days to get fit (which will be a first) ready for round 4.bruce if you was one of the lads that helped THANK YOU, the hospital remarked on a good job by the first aid. the gaffer tape option i think would not of worked. mark (gunit co driver) Yes it was me with the latex gloves , i'm guessing it hurt more now as well. See you there then should have mine fixed by then.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3DPE Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I can see my name! on the first page! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Turner Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I can see my name! on the first page! Dan Keep going fella........... upwards that is And stay on your bl**dy wheel's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team gunit Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Yes it was me with the latex gloves , i'm guessing it hurt more now as well. See you there then should have mine fixed by then.. always be afraid of a man with ONE latex glove on !!!!!!!!!! come and find team gunit camp on the saturday and a large drink will be there for you.. mark (co driver) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J100 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 To save posting anymore pics, i've put a few up on photobox for you to have a gander at. clicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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