Patrol versus cruiser weekend 20 mei 2016 at moegatle

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Re: Patrol versus cruiser dag.....

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Last night's meeting was nice to know the Cruiser guys. They really are just looking for a nice fun day where the Patrol and Cruiser guy's can just get to know each other better.

I think the main focus of the day should not be towards determaning which vehicle is better.

Obviously we will have to do some challanges.....
1. I like the flex ramp idea
2. Idle test will also be fun I think
3. Pulling a string of cars was not as successfull at the rally day we had, not sure how we can make this a better test.
4. I dont think a fally stage will work here
5. Turning circle test will be interesting as well.

I think it was mentioned at the meeting that the one Cruiser representative was registered on our forum, maybe he can give aome input from their side?
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Re: Patrol versus cruiser dag.....

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1 Tinus - 4.8
2 Michael - 4.2
3 Dirk - 4.2
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Re: Patrol versus cruiser dag.....

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Michael wrote: I think the main focus of the day should not be towards determaning which vehicle is better.
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I think it was mentioned at the meeting that the one Cruiser representative was registered on our forum, maybe he can give aome input from their side?
Michael, are these just Patrol suggestions so far? I am sure the Cruiserr guys can think of a few too.

The "idle up" is in my view a little artificial, if electronics and other gimmics make you do them rather than the engine's natural low end torque. You can also play with your idle valve control to get more out without stepping on the peddle. There are other ways to achieve that too.

I think we can add specified obstacles that test specific things, such as an axle twister. We can ask Alex Fullard at Moegatle to pick specific obstacles that he thinks can do that for us.

As long as do not do the "red-neck" thing, and tie the back of a Patrol to the back of a Cruiser, and see who can pull who away, until something breaks.

Should we not give a mgazine the opportunity to observe.
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offroadbiker wrote: Proposed activities - PLEASE provide input
  • drag race between cars in low range over 150m
  • idle up a steep hill contest
  • how many vehicles you can drag over an obstacle
  • rally stage
  • turn circle test
  • donuts
  • obstacle without diff lock
  • flex ramp
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Re: Patrol versus cruiser weekend 20 mei 2016 at moegatle

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Not surey yet whether I'll be available for this one. So I'll have to confirm later.
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Re: Patrol versus cruiser weekend 20 mei 2016 at moegatle

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Sounds great, but does Moeg Gat Le have facilities for the rally stage and donuts?
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Re: Patrol versus cruiser weekend 20 mei 2016 at moegatle

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Peter Connan wrote:Sounds great, but does Moeg Gat Le have facilities for the rally stage and donuts?
They do have a spin around place for donuts, yes.
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Re: Patrol versus cruiser dag.....

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offroadbiker wrote:THE LIST

Patrol
1 Tinus - 4.8
2 Michael - 4.2
3 Dirk - 4.2
4 Wilkie-4.5
5

Cruiser
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2
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4
5
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Re: Patrol versus cruiser dag.....

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Patrol
1 Tinus - 4.8
2 Michael - 4.2
3 Dirk - 4.2
4 Wilkie-4.5
5 PC- 4.5 GQ

Cruiser
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Re: Patrol versus cruiser weekend 20 mei 2016 at moegatle

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Alex, yes these are Patrol suggestions. Will get Tinus to phone them so they can be part of this discussion
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