GoneMoab '07: 5/20 - 5/25

[XPLORx4]

You get 18mpg Dean? That's about the best I've heard of anyone.

No way! If I keep it under 65mph, maybe I'll get about 16mpg. I was figuring SaKaNa's mileage, being mostly stock.

 

For me, Moab is about 1000 miles away. No short distance, but certainly much closer than those who live on the eastern seaboard.

[nissandoms47]

well dean im sure you saw my other pics of how my r50 is lacking a rear bumper! what are you wanting for those chrome pieces and shipping?

[Entropy98]

Just because your r50 is stock does not mean that you can't do Moab. I ran stock down there for almost a year before I started building my rig up. I did alot of hard trails and really never hit something that was too hard, or that I could not just drive around. Don't let the storys/pictures scare you away, we can always pull you through the tough stuff.

 

I hope that tons of r50's end up coming, lift or no lift Moab is unbeatable.

 

I agree with Dean. You have 5 months to plan and save up.

 

I am planning on one tank of gas to get down there, and I will have the money ready. J/K Not like you have to stay in a hotel. There are plenty of camp sites.

[nissandoms47]

my list isnt too long anymore

 

so far its:

 

Exhaust

Sliders

AC coils

Pro Comp rear shocks

Custom spacer lift

Front skid and transmission pan skid

4.6 gears (sitting in garage awaiting installation)

 

 

and the would like to have list..

That cool roller thingy dean has on his old hitch.

 

and the would like to have list but impossible to afford list

front bumper

winch

air locker

[SaKaNa]

So for me, lets assume $300 each way for gas, and a day and a half each way. When I'm driving long distances I for some reason cant stand sitting somewhere eating, so I just eat junk while I drive, so the cost per day of food is minimal, and if I were to keep supplies on the roof, there would be plenty of room in the back for sleeping, saving money on the cost of staying somewhere overnight.

 

It seems like the entire thing would run around $1000-$1500 for me, at most. But I'd have to fix so many things before then, it would be almost impossible... We'll see.

[XPLORx4]

my list isnt too long anymore

 

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and the would like to have list..

That cool roller thingy dean has on his old hitch.

 

and the would like to have list but impossible to afford list

front bumper

winch

air locker

Here's the way I'd prioritize your list:

 

1. 4.6 gears (sitting in garage awaiting installation)

2. Sliders

3. AC coils

4. Pro Comp rear shocks

5. Front skid and transmission pan skid

6. Exhaust

7. Custom spacer lift

[Pavelow Leaks]

Hmm..a 7 hour drive for me, I'd really like to go but I don't think my pathy is in shape yet..I need a locker, new tires and some skid plates.

[nissandoms47]

oh it wasnt really in any particular order, but i kinda would like to get the spacer lift on before i get a front skid. no point in getting a front skid then having to ditch it for a different one.

 

but yeah those gears will be doing in shortly. just need to find a scissor jack and some time. and a garage heater.

 

if i had to prioritize it would be

 

gears

all the new lift conponents

sliders (dont need them til moab anyways)

skids

exhaust

[WheelsofFortune]

Hey Alex,

Where'd you get the gears?

 

Oh yeah add to that list/cost TJM bumper (A/C bb) Talk about timing, I think I need to jump on that cause this will probably be the only chance at a great opportunity like that :o

 

Dear Santa,

Send more money then previously asked.... :help:

Edited December 12, 2006 by WheelsofFortune

[nissandoms47]

Hey Alex,

Where'd you get the gears?

 

heh.. out of a QX4...