Wheelin with Smash (video/pic heavy)

SubaCool

SubaCool

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It was nice to get together and meet everybody. We had a great time, no major damage, great weather, nice trail. Got some video, sorry about the quality though. Still trying to figure out the new camera ;)

The first puddle
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbqTBKyNgB4"]YouTube - Puddles![/ame]

Following Smash
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVoBjkgztGo"]YouTube - Up the trail[/ame]

The Big puddle, splashing in front of some non-believers :)
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uWDonXhWKE"]YouTube - Mud Hole[/ame]

Drive up a little rocky section
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TafJqNVj0SI"]YouTube - Bumpy[/ame]
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More to follow soon, stay tuned...​
 
Playing around, getting stuck, getting unstuck, and a 4x4 wussin out taking the easy route
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8bBsDItFdM"]YouTube - Play time[/ame]

Fearless Pink
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Y6UDdTX2fE"]YouTube - Fearless Pink[/ame]

The white one
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXgpZmCEJKE"]YouTube - Whitey in the rut[/ame]​
 
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Climbing a mild hill, Foresters and Outback
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmM4u38nuxg"]YouTube - Hill Climb[/ame]​

Puddles!! We like puddles. Gotta like the puddles! :lol:
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lTZ5Xcwf_Y"]YouTube - Another Puddle[/ame]​

Coming down a steep rocky hill, pretty fun
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYVMuSwuQYM"]YouTube - Rocky Descent[/ame]​

The HILL
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iooyS1sk0cc"]YouTube - The HILL[/ame]

The see-saw
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgusioEnXP8"]YouTube - The SeeSaw[/ame]​
 
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Alrighty, I'll throw my photos here too. To get other SF.org members photos, check out this link: https://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f102/trip-report-i-found-friends-55653/


The group from left to right: Me aka Smash, Jacob aka Subacool (also his lovely wife Lisa and adorable daughter annamarie), Brian, Jessi aka Pinkmud (and boyfriend Troy not in photo), Rocky aka Rockyobs.


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And away we go... Talk about a perfect day, cool weather but warm in the sun, no thunderstorms... Definitely was busy up there though! Got a chance to show off to a ton of people, the looks were priceless...

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We've had a few afternoon storms here and there, enough to keep atleast some water in the regular puddles. Everybody took full advantage....

Subacool:

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Subacool:

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Brian:

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Pinkmud:

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Rockyobs (Who turned around shortly after this, but it was nice to meet him!)

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My trail damage, dang thing rattled off right into my lap. Of course, Karla is ever ready with the camera...

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The dirtbike riders were having a good time watching us go thru, I think once they saw the Subarus go threw with ease they decided to give it a go.
The one on the blue Yamaha about lost it in the middle! LOL.

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Fun rut to play in. If you take the right line even a stock Foz can get up it without too much fuss. Subacool opted to take the line I took, and while it took him a while, he did manage to make it! It did cost him his OEM mudflap...


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Pinkmud hopefully learned to put her TIRES on the big rocks so they don't go under her car. I think it was dragging this rock that taught her!

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Oh man, this FJ was a beauty. There group was staring at us as they pulled away, managed to talk to the passenger in this one. I yelled: "When my Forester grows up it wants to be your FJ!" She had a good laugh and waved.

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Puddles have the ability to ensure permagrin especially on the faces of new offroaders....

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Lunchtime!

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And who pulls out a juice box? Not adorable annamarie....


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But Jessi!!
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Got some good dirt forming on the Subi's....


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Off we go again


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Nice loose trail to go down, just play follow the leader! Dash was very good and patient picking the easy lines. I promised him we'd go back up this Friday and he could try some harder ones.
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Brian had excellent wheel placement for a complete offroad newbie, I was very impressed! I didn't have Pinkmud behind me, so unfortunately I wasn't able to watch. Subacool's an old hack and a very impressive driver, no need to watch him!

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Back down thru the rut, everyone's a pro by now!

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Pinkmud playing peek-a-boo. Must've been the juicebox.
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I offered to take everybody over to experience what it's like to have 2 diagonal wheels off the ground, Brian and Pinkmud were all about it! BOINGY BOINGY BOINGY!

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"I don't think my car is supposed to do this!" -Pinkmud [with a massive grin on her face]


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Subacool opted out of the two wheel fun.
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What a fantastic day! I think everyone had a great time, I know Dash, Karla and I did. Will be scoping out Apex probably this Friday, hope to have another gathering soon. Two choice quotes that really summed it up:

Brian: "I am doing my best to get everything out of my second childhood!"
Karla: "ooooo I hope they get addicted [to offroading]. Please let them get addicted. This is fun with friends!"


Once again we have Smash, Brian, Pinkmud (Jessi, Troy and dog Bubba) and Subacool.


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A parting shot of our fearless leader, I give all credit to Dash!


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Yes yes, we have a few videos. Karla stuck mostly to still photos tho as Subacool's wife Lisa was all over the video camera!

Subacool:

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CirLLo3akQ"]YouTube - VID00001[/ame]


Brian:

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc_Ct7FpcaA"]YouTube - VID00003[/ame]


Pinkmud:

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPvZapHm0c8"]YouTube - VID00005[/ame]


Nice job guys!!

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5eFYsef53E"]YouTube - VID00007[/ame]


If you get stuck, or do anything even slightly embarrassing, Karla will get it on camera/video. Believe me.
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[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuZuLva2sOU"]YouTube - VID00009[/ame]


None of the puddles were very full, but I was just glad they were still there!

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKxwsEbjf8c"]YouTube - VID00011[/ame]


Final lineup before going our separate ways.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bvtmxQqTFU"]YouTube - MVI 1876[/ame]​
 
There's so many things I want to quote you on, Smash, where to start...
The mud flaps; I haven't damaged the mud flap, the rock I rolled into just helped me getting it off (I couldn't get the plastic clips off prior to the trip). It was intentional, a planned modification to our vehicle (the other side came off with a little grunting too) :biggrin: Btw, I've got a set of mud flaps for sale, anyone? ;)
Spending time in the rut; what I learned from my racing with the SCCA: Invaluable seat time :rock:
Smash81 said:
Subacool's an old hack and a very impressive driver, no need to watch him!
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I resent that remark! I'm not old, and you DO have to watch me (I'm fun and unpredictable at times)!!! :bananapartyhat:
The two wheel see-saw; it was ultimately my wife's choice to opt out (hey, gotta keep the Mrs happy, it's got its perks :raspberry: ). Plus we've had plenty of two wheel action going on on the trail (including a time I had to rock the car from my seat to regain traction :rock: ).
Nice pics and video!
 
Awesome-ness!!!:cool: Wish I could have been there, might have had to jump ship and go play with the Yota's though.:iconwink: Wonder if I know them from some forum or another???

Looks like it was a great day, and glad you finally found some friends Smash.:ebiggrin:
 
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