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San Diego BS Thread.

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by Speed Freek, Nov 23, 2010.

  1. May 17, 2015 at 4:46 PM
    mercurymullet

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    It seems to be firmer in the turns than the old setup. Might test it tomorrow. High of 83 in the des and it my bday!!
     
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  2. May 17, 2015 at 7:05 PM
    MadTaco461

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    We were just out there yesterday. Amazing weather. Happy Birthday!
     
  3. May 17, 2015 at 7:44 PM
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    Not much of a solo guy but think I'm gonna hit it super.
     
  4. May 17, 2015 at 8:17 PM
    jeffz0rz

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    Was a piece of cake. All 3/16 PNO plate, it's not going anywhere lol.
     
  5. May 18, 2015 at 9:07 AM
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    Ya man I just looked at it, the front of the tires rub the fender in full turn. I'll contact you to see if we can plan some trimming.
     
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  6. May 18, 2015 at 10:09 AM
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    Hey guys, can any off-roaders who've done Split Mountain trail tell me if I can make it down the trail in a stock TRD Sport 2WD? I want to drive out to the wind caves and all the pics and vid's I've seen look like I can get down the trail to the caves without 4WD, but just wanted to ask someone's opinion before I tried it. I can certainly lower the tire pressure, but being stock - I only have street treds on.

    Thanks a lot!
     
  7. May 18, 2015 at 10:12 AM
    Seantoobs

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    I've seen mini vans go to the wind caves. And ive taken my buddy in his 2wd tacoma out there. I think we did the whole split mountain trail.


    Wait im thinking of the mud caves
     
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  8. May 18, 2015 at 10:40 AM
    Speed Freek

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    No problem!

    You should be fine, just air down to 15psi and take it slow and it will be easy. Nothing terribly hard on that trail.
     
  9. May 18, 2015 at 11:27 AM
    noSKills858

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    Check your inbox Sally.
     
  10. May 18, 2015 at 2:24 PM
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    As I hoped...great to know!!

    Thanks again.
     
  11. May 18, 2015 at 2:30 PM
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    Jason, I am sending you a couple questions to the new PM In-BOX here (hope it works!).
     
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  12. May 18, 2015 at 8:44 PM
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    iseeredandyellow I wanna go fast!

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    Anyone interested in going to the desert on Sunday if the weather doesn't suck?
     
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  13. May 18, 2015 at 9:32 PM
    Speed Freek

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    Got it! Replied, need to check a couple things to give a bid, may have to remove front subframe on that one.
     
  14. May 18, 2015 at 9:33 PM
    Speed Freek

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    Roger that got it, I got you covered!
     
  15. May 19, 2015 at 11:17 AM
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    You want the weather to suck lol. Little rain keeps the dust down, just stay out of the washes.
     
  16. May 19, 2015 at 2:08 PM
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    Is there such thing as shitty desert weather under 90 degrees??
    Answer : ABSOLUTELY NOT!
     
  17. May 19, 2015 at 2:09 PM
    Speed Freek

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    High flotation tires, problem solved, turns any rig into an Amphibitruck!
     
  18. May 19, 2015 at 3:53 PM
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    iseeredandyellow I wanna go fast!

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    I just don't want it to be hot!
     
  19. May 19, 2015 at 5:50 PM
    Speed Freek

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    Should be under 90, I think you'll survive.
     
  20. May 19, 2015 at 6:19 PM
    iseeredandyellow

    iseeredandyellow I wanna go fast!

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    Perfect weather! Anybody else interested?
     

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