Hugger_88 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Hello guys and gals of Tip.It, as you know, I am Hugger 88. As some of you know my name signifies my truck. A 1988 Chevy K1500 Scottsdale. Hugger is a shade of orange trademarked by Chevrolet, which is the color I want my truck to be. That being said; This is the thread for Tip.Its offroading society!! I made this thread YEARS ago but from what the search function has showed up, it is long gone. This thread will be here to discuss everything off the pavement. For example, trail riding, mud bogging (mudding), ditch skipping and all that kind of stuff. It will also serve as a sort of.. Knowledge base. Feel free to ask anyone and everyone questions, because me personally I believe I know quite a bit about the trucks side of offroading. Feel free to discuss any off road activities you've done whether it has been on dirt bikes, ATVs, trucks, heck even bicycles. Share pictures you have taken and ask some questions! I'd really like to see this thread take off like it did back in 2007. (Disclaimer for merging with Cars thread: This thread is solely about vehicles that are used off the pavement. There is a WORLD of difference between a stock street car and some off road rigs that are made, and therefore I believe this thread is valid in the point that it includes smaller 1-person vehicles and everything that is OFF pavement. Thanks) - 60,023rd to 99 Firemaking on April 29th, 2012 -- 15,152nd to 99 agility on August 21st, 2011 -- 30,569th to 99 Prayer on June 26th, 2011 -- 22,646th to 99 Hunter on Jan 9th, 2011 -1993 Miata; sold - 2001 E46 330i; "totaled" - 2001 E46 325iT; Bags and wheels ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obfuscator Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I go mountain biking every now and then. I like it a lot but there aren't great trails near my house and I lack transportation. Plus I need a new bike. "It's not a rest for me, it's a rest for the weights." - Dom Mazzetti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugger_88 Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 I go mountain biking every now and then. I like it a lot but there aren't great trails near my house and I lack transportation. Plus I need a new bike.From the very few attempts I've taken at mountain biking, it has been a lot of fun and I would really like to do it some more. But I'm in the NC region where there's nothing but tobacco fields. Haha. - 60,023rd to 99 Firemaking on April 29th, 2012 -- 15,152nd to 99 agility on August 21st, 2011 -- 30,569th to 99 Prayer on June 26th, 2011 -- 22,646th to 99 Hunter on Jan 9th, 2011 -1993 Miata; sold - 2001 E46 330i; "totaled" - 2001 E46 325iT; Bags and wheels ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randox Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Mostly I limit myself to a bicycle. There are some good trails not to far from my parents house. Some of them are actually nice, with crusher dust (like the old train tracks), and others are paths that people cleared out years ago intended for 3 wheelers (yes, that long ago). I also have a go-cart, that unfortunately hasn't seen use in a while. It's so-so on the off road. There used to be a dirt pit that was a lot of fun to drive around in, but then someone built a couple houses in it <_< It still gets some use on the ice when the lake freezes over though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugger_88 Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Here's a few pictures of my truck in action: [hide]Tuckin' 305/70's like nothin' Major flexin' The hole that ruined my friend's independent front suspension (my back tire is in it) Chillin' Ditch Skipping[/hide] And last but DEFINITELY not least, my beautiful girlfriend being a great model! :D - 60,023rd to 99 Firemaking on April 29th, 2012 -- 15,152nd to 99 agility on August 21st, 2011 -- 30,569th to 99 Prayer on June 26th, 2011 -- 22,646th to 99 Hunter on Jan 9th, 2011 -1993 Miata; sold - 2001 E46 330i; "totaled" - 2001 E46 325iT; Bags and wheels ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estonian dude Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I am doing that pixel avatar of yours, up to outlines atm, but don't have time to refine it, too much other stuff going on atm. So don't lose hope yet! ON topic of Offroading, I have tried riding pitbikes with my friend a few times, on special tracks though. Epic fun, specially for a newbie ;) . But it also tires arms within first 5 minutes if you haven't had special training before... So I've noticed this thread's regulars all follow similar trends. RPG is constantly dealing with psycho exes.Muggi reminds us of the joys of polygamy.Saq is totally oblivious to how much chicks dig him.I strike out every other week.Kalphite wages a war against the friend zone.Randox pretty much stays rational.Etc, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugger_88 Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 I am doing that pixel avatar of yours, up to outlines atm, but don't have time to refine it, too much other stuff going on atm. So don't lose hope yet! ON topic of Offroading, I have tried riding pitbikes with my friend a few times, on special tracks though. Epic fun, specially for a newbie ;) . But it also tires arms within first 5 minutes if you haven't had special training before...Seriously?! :D Awesome! And to be honest, I've never heard of a pitbike. But from what I'm seeing it does look like a lot of fun! - 60,023rd to 99 Firemaking on April 29th, 2012 -- 15,152nd to 99 agility on August 21st, 2011 -- 30,569th to 99 Prayer on June 26th, 2011 -- 22,646th to 99 Hunter on Jan 9th, 2011 -1993 Miata; sold - 2001 E46 330i; "totaled" - 2001 E46 325iT; Bags and wheels ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estonian dude Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Pitbike is a really small motorcycle, max wheel size is 14 inches, methinks. They are mostly made in China and because of their cheapness they are really popular around here. The national championships had over 60 competitors this year (from a population of 1,3 million people). It is also raising in popularity elsewhere in Europe and in the States aswell. You could do a google search on them, pics show what they are, I am quite sure you have seen one or at least heard about it with a different name or sth. So I've noticed this thread's regulars all follow similar trends. RPG is constantly dealing with psycho exes.Muggi reminds us of the joys of polygamy.Saq is totally oblivious to how much chicks dig him.I strike out every other week.Kalphite wages a war against the friend zone.Randox pretty much stays rational.Etc, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugger_88 Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Pitbike is a really small motorcycle, max wheel size is 14 inches, methinks. They are mostly made in China and because of their cheapness they are really popular around here. The national championships had over 60 competitors this year (from a population of 1,3 million people). It is also raising in popularity elsewhere in Europe and in the States aswell. You could do a google search on them, pics show what they are, I am quite sure you have seen one or at least heard about it with a different name or sth.OOOOOOHHHHHH! We just call those mini bikes here in the states..... :roll: I'd love to have one just for the fun of it! They look super fun. - 60,023rd to 99 Firemaking on April 29th, 2012 -- 15,152nd to 99 agility on August 21st, 2011 -- 30,569th to 99 Prayer on June 26th, 2011 -- 22,646th to 99 Hunter on Jan 9th, 2011 -1993 Miata; sold - 2001 E46 330i; "totaled" - 2001 E46 325iT; Bags and wheels ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demby123 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Dear hugger 88, Offroading is for casuals. Thank you also, chevy's suck, ford rangers> any chevy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffwilson99 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I want a truck real bad. I have a Subaru Legacy atm which may be 4wd, but is not good for offroading. I want either a Hilux or a Navara/Datsun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugger_88 Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 I want a truck real bad. I have a Subaru Legacy atm which may be 4wd, but is not good for offroading. I want either a Hilux or a Navara/Datsun.I'm guessing you're from the Europe area? I don't have much personal experience with vehicles from europe, but I have driven a RHD Hilux, and it was A LOT of fun. I've heard a lot of great things said about them, so if you're asking me I'd go with the hilux! Trucks are so much fun. They really are. Not to mention the practicality behind them vs. cars. - 60,023rd to 99 Firemaking on April 29th, 2012 -- 15,152nd to 99 agility on August 21st, 2011 -- 30,569th to 99 Prayer on June 26th, 2011 -- 22,646th to 99 Hunter on Jan 9th, 2011 -1993 Miata; sold - 2001 E46 330i; "totaled" - 2001 E46 325iT; Bags and wheels ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffwilson99 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Yeah New Zealand, so similarish vehicles. Our trucks are a lot heavier, but easier on gas. Is your truck Petrol, or Diesel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furah Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I really want to go offroading sometime. Unfortunately, every time I've had an opportunity to I was too drunk to drive. I guess one of these days. Steam | PM me for BBM PIN Nine naked men is a technological achievement. Quote of 2013. PCGamingWiki - Let's fix PC gaming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugger_88 Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 Yeah New Zealand, so similarish vehicles. Our trucks are a lot heavier, but easier on gas. Is your truck Petrol, or Diesel?Oh wow I was faaarrrrr off. hahaha. And I believe petrol is basically what we call gas here, but yeah it is petrol/gas. My truck is a 5.7L 350 Smallblock V8. - 60,023rd to 99 Firemaking on April 29th, 2012 -- 15,152nd to 99 agility on August 21st, 2011 -- 30,569th to 99 Prayer on June 26th, 2011 -- 22,646th to 99 Hunter on Jan 9th, 2011 -1993 Miata; sold - 2001 E46 330i; "totaled" - 2001 E46 325iT; Bags and wheels ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffwilson99 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Jesus that has some grunt. 4wd manual? This is what I want: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugger_88 Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 Jesus that has some grunt. 4wd manual? This is what I want: Mines 4x4 automatic, but yeah it's a freaking monster. It's not fast in the long run, but I've taken off faster than a few friend's of mines mustangs, a few camaros and a newer charger. It's got a crazy amount of torque for how it looks haha. And that truck looks like what we call a Nissan hardbody truck. I've never seen a 4-door one though. - 60,023rd to 99 Firemaking on April 29th, 2012 -- 15,152nd to 99 agility on August 21st, 2011 -- 30,569th to 99 Prayer on June 26th, 2011 -- 22,646th to 99 Hunter on Jan 9th, 2011 -1993 Miata; sold - 2001 E46 330i; "totaled" - 2001 E46 325iT; Bags and wheels ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugger_88 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Managed to get stuck with some friends today. Had my truck, a friend's 2001 4.3L S-10 Blazer on 9 inches of lift and 37" toyo M/Ts, a 2003 5.3L Silverado with 3" lift and 33" adventuros. Tried to conquer a pond that was about waist deep. Fail. I wasted a half a tank of gas idling waiting for them to pull me out so the engine wouldn't flood. But after my heartrate calmed down it was alright! hahah. No pictures, we were worried about getting me out. - 60,023rd to 99 Firemaking on April 29th, 2012 -- 15,152nd to 99 agility on August 21st, 2011 -- 30,569th to 99 Prayer on June 26th, 2011 -- 22,646th to 99 Hunter on Jan 9th, 2011 -1993 Miata; sold - 2001 E46 330i; "totaled" - 2001 E46 325iT; Bags and wheels ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star. Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I attempted taking a mountain trail on my bicycle once. I say attempt because it was really a muddy path which was a short cut on my commute which I got stuck in. Offroading sounds like fun but there's no where near me where I can take a bike or quad where it isn't illegal. ☢ CAUTION ☢ CAUTION ☢ CAUTION ☢ CAUTION ☢ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugger_88 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 I attempted taking a mountain trail on my bicycle once. I say attempt because it was really a muddy path which was a short cut on my commute which I got stuck in. Offroading sounds like fun but there's no where near me where I can take a bike or quad where it isn't illegal.Majority of the offroading I do isn't particularly legal. Just gotta do it and get out hahah. - 60,023rd to 99 Firemaking on April 29th, 2012 -- 15,152nd to 99 agility on August 21st, 2011 -- 30,569th to 99 Prayer on June 26th, 2011 -- 22,646th to 99 Hunter on Jan 9th, 2011 -1993 Miata; sold - 2001 E46 330i; "totaled" - 2001 E46 325iT; Bags and wheels ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randox Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 As good a place as any for this since you somehow brought the memory up... If you are on a bike trail, moving at speed, and there is a tree on either side of it, and they look a little close together, perhaps they are at the end of a mild turn at the bottom of a 10 ft hill, you can't fit between them. I thought 'going over the handlebars' was a figure of speech until I met two such trees. In fairness to the trees, tjhere was enough space, but with the speed, and the turn, I guess I was 2 inches to far to the right (not a whole lot of wiggle room), and the effect was pretty much the same. The bike stopped. I didn't. Since the trees were at the bottom of a tiny hill though, and the bike was still pointing down when it came to a most sudden stop, it was kind enough to lift me a bit so that I cleared the handlebars completely, and I was fortunate enough to get far enough ahead that the bike didn't land on me. Then there was the time, when I was much younger, and I took my bike off a jump at not inconsiderable speed. After gaining at least my own height at the time in air, I promptly separated from the bike (it kind of bounced me off the seat and rather than be pulled into a head dive, I let go). Somehow I contrived to land first, directly under the bike, where by some good fortune it didn't touch me at all, just pinned me to the dirt. It was close though. I told it was quite spectacular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugger_88 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 bump! - 60,023rd to 99 Firemaking on April 29th, 2012 -- 15,152nd to 99 agility on August 21st, 2011 -- 30,569th to 99 Prayer on June 26th, 2011 -- 22,646th to 99 Hunter on Jan 9th, 2011 -1993 Miata; sold - 2001 E46 330i; "totaled" - 2001 E46 325iT; Bags and wheels ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Gabe Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 bump! Why bring back a dead thread? Three months banishment to 9gag is something i would never wish upon anybody, not even my worst enemy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low C Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 cos he wanted me to see his truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugger_88 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 bump! Why bring back a dead thread?Because it's my thread and I'd like it to catch back up? :L - 60,023rd to 99 Firemaking on April 29th, 2012 -- 15,152nd to 99 agility on August 21st, 2011 -- 30,569th to 99 Prayer on June 26th, 2011 -- 22,646th to 99 Hunter on Jan 9th, 2011 -1993 Miata; sold - 2001 E46 330i; "totaled" - 2001 E46 325iT; Bags and wheels ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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