Sun 11/17 Azusa canyon

[RDUKW]

I'm new to the Hummer community. I'll have to keep an eye on mine.

Did you get your doors on yet

 

[FASTNOVA]

i was too in wait for such a happening to come into existence and now when it is out i am all set to be a part of it .. cheers !

Will you be driving out from Phoenix?

Did you get your doors on yet

Nope. I will probably just drive it as is until I gather up all the uparmor bits.

 

[RustyM923]

It was fun meeting the some new people!

We had three Pinzgauers (Yannick, Chris (no handle?) and ???) and a genuine military HMMWV (Nelson?) show up. I didn't get many pictures as I was in the seat a lot of the time. If anyone has pics, post them up!

The stuckiest part of the day was when I was in low range and my front axle didn't lock in. I was stuck in that tiny river crossing for a minute or two. Someone yelled to me that my fronts weren't turning and I flipped the lever...Zing! Out I came! A little toyota pickup went back the way I came across and found out first hand how deep those 14.00R20's can dig! He dropped in deep! He had to get towed back a bit to make a cleaner approach on the crossing.

Fastnova convinced me to drive up a steep hill (with NO chance of making the turn at the top). We both made it virtually to the top with very little tire spin and no hopping. I was impressed! The backing down part was a little unnerving, thought...almost ran out of air by the bottom! In hind sight, I should have put my throttle up a few rpm to keep the tank topped off. Noob mistake.

After this trip, I'm feeling the need for a bit more power (especially off idle!).

Edit: Oh, and thanks Yannick for scaring the **** out of me in that Pinzgauer. I thought we were going over for sure! Those things are impressive little tractors!

 

[yannick]

Was a fun day and a great group of people for sure! still laughing Tom!!!

 

[yannick]

Here's a quick vid of toms truck going up what non of the Pinz, humvs or jeeps could go up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGMZZ2dQam4

 

[RustyM923]

Here's a quick vid of toms truck going up what non of the Pinz, humvs or jeeps could go up

Thanks for posting that. It sure did look effortless in the M923.
I think I widened it a bit as I went up, meaning that my tires didn't fall into those holes and have to climb 3' of nearly vertical sand/dirt.

 

[Expendable]

did the humvees try BTMing?

 

[FASTNOVA]

Well let me say thanks everyone that showed up.
Thanks RustyM923 for setting this up.
Yannick thanks for the ride, sitting passenger in a Pinz will definitely make the cheeks pucker up if you are not expecting it.
Papaydsailor thanks for the donuts (a little wet, but still tasty) and CTIS seals.
Jeremy it was good meeting your dad and peeps. You have to make it to the next rally if we have to tow your truck there we will, I have a tow bar ready.

Who knew a H1 would fit in a 5 ton without a crowbar.Papadysailor if you need a ride next time let me know we can throw your HMMWV in the back of Brutus.


Expendable what is BTMing?

 

[Expendable]

Expendable what is BTMing?

BTM = Brake Throttle Modulation

For Humvees/Hummers when you lose traction and can not make it up/over an obstacle you lightly press on the brake. this allows the worm gears in the torsen (torque sensing) differentials act like a limited slip differential putting power to transger power to the tire with traction. It takes a while to get used to how much you brake you need to apply while going up/over obstacles.

Here's an AM General Promo Video with a slight intro to BTMing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yf9FPs40VUM&list=PL8EF82ECC4A139DFB&index=2
skip to 3:00 if you don't want to watch the whole video.

 

[yannick]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oacbskPEcDs

 

[yannick]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8inqBD2bxE

 

[papaydsailor]

 

[FASTNOVA]

Hmmm...That first picture looks familiar. I wonder where it's from? Oh, wait here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfViTm6g0lQ

 

[T. Highway]

Great pictures and videos, looks like a fun place to go. Thanks for sharing.

Bert

 

[those military guys rob]

Any plans on doing the Azusa trip again anytime soon

 

[yannick]

Any plans on doing the Azusa trip again anytime soon

probably in a couple weeks, Rowher flats this weekend!

 

[FASTNOVA]

Is Rowher flats mostly for smaller vehicles?

 

[yannick]

Yes it is although there is a fire/service road thats open to the top of the mountain, i've taken my 4dr f350 lb with a trailer.. not sure if you would fit?? I'll look into it tomorrow!