Moab 'ZuZu XV - May 2012!

**pbkid** · 02/15/2012, 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by Craig

I'm afraid I'll be breaking the rules a bit this year. Jack won't be driving the only Toyota there.

Really craig? what did you pick up?

**Craig** · 02/16/2012, 08:37 AM

I acquired an FJ Cruiser. It's almost as capable as the Trooper and far more sophisticated.

**VX KAT** · 02/16/2012, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by Craig

I acquired an FJ Cruiser. It's almost as capable as the Trooper and far more sophisticated.

That's OK, we even let FJs play with us...and Jay Dunford had a black one too, but I can't find a picture.

**Dumke** · 02/16/2012, 10:13 AM

Your Welcome!

**pbkid** · 02/19/2012, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by VX KAT

That's OK, we even let FJs play with us...and Jay Dunford had a black one too, but I can't find a picture.

**tjh** · 02/16/2012, 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by Craig

I acquired an FJ Cruiser. It's almost as capable as the Trooper and far more sophisticated.

How will I ever recognize you, without the Trooper? I need pics of you with the FJ, maybe some flash cards.

**tysamigo** · 02/19/2012, 05:36 PM

So this will be my first time going and my first time meeting anyone from the group. Guess I gotta do some reading to find out what I'm in store for...

Is it an adventure where you bring the camping gear or just a 1 day thing?

Can I bring my dog?

Which trail am I going on and with who?

My baby has never been off road, do I need to run down a check list of things to look at and/or service before going?

Are there any other "smokin hippies" in here? lol or just me

Maybe I should buy one of those luggage carriers (if that's even the name of them) to go on the roof rack?

I would like to go all out, as much as I can without scratchin my baby. In just 2 weeks she will have a brand new fresh proton paint job (4 layers paint, 5 clear). Right now she is completely stripped (no seats, all interior panels except dash area, carpet, hood liner, roofrack, outdoor mirrors, roofrack, all exterior cladding, hood insert, door seals, etc.) getting ready for new paint and lambo doors. I wanna take her out, but not to the point where I totally mess up her new paint...

I'm really f***ing excited about this. I have a feeling its going to be awesome!!!! Just meeting everyone and seeing MORE VX's will be worth the trip!

Not being mechanically inclined, just a little concerned about what things I should check or service between now and then. My ride is REALLY ROUGH.

**VX KAT** · 02/19/2012, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by tysamigo

So this will be my first time going and my first time meeting anyone from the group. Guess I gotta do some reading to find out what I'm in store for...

Is it an adventure where you bring the camping gear or just a 1 day thing?

Can I bring my dog?

Which trail am I going on and with who?

My baby has never been off road, do I need to run down a check list of things to look at and/or service before going?

Are there any other "smokin hippies" in here? lol or just me

Maybe I should buy one of those luggage carriers (if that's even the name of them) to go on the roof rack?

I would like to go all out, as much as I can without scratchin my baby. In just 2 weeks she will have a brand new fresh proton paint job (4 layers paint, 5 clear). Right now she is completely stripped (no seats, all interior panels except dash area, carpet, hood liner, roofrack, outdoor mirrors, roofrack, all exterior cladding, hood insert, door seals, etc.) getting ready for new paint and lambo doors. I wanna take her out, but not to the point where I totally mess up her new paint...

I'm really f***ing excited about this. I have a feeling its going to be awesome!!!! Just meeting everyone and seeing MORE VX's will be worth the trip!

Not being mechanically inclined, just a little concerned about what things I should check or service between now and then. My ride is REALLY ROUGH.

YUP! You've got lots of reading to do....read each of the Moab Zu-Zoo threads for the various years, will have lots of info.

Start here....this is a good overview: http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...86&postcount=6

Then here's some other info.....
ALSO SEE THE PICS AT BOTTOM...GIVES SOME IDEA OF THE TERRAIN, OBSTACLES, TIRE IN BASKET, ETC....
NONE OF THESE DAMAGED MY VX!!!! (EXCEPT THE LAST PIC WHERE I SCRAPED FRONT AND REAR LOWER CLADDING....MARK & SCOTT ARE GOING TO "TEACH" ME THIS YEAR HOW NOT TO DO THAT AGAIN!)

It's usually 4-5-6-7 days, but you can stay for as short or long as you want, some stay longer than a week.

Many camp, usually at "Pack Creek" campground.

Many stay at the "Red Rock Lodge"....a pretty cheap style motel right in town area. That's where the famous (or infamous?) "Stoop" is, and many gather there after the trails and hang out and laugh a lot!

Dog are NOT allowed allowed in the "backcountry" of National Parks. MOST trails are NOT in a NP, but some are, such as Canyonland N.P. so you have to know where your trail is and whether it's in a N.P.
Read this thread: http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...7&postcount=77

Smokin' hippies....guess that all depends on what you're, um, smokin'....

Luggage rack???...I think you probably mean a cargo basket that attaches to the OEM roof rack/cross bars. Many VXers have one, but not 100% necessary. Many carry a full size spare ...mine is a 285/60-18, I can get it strapped down in the back cargo area (backseat removed) but it eats a ton of cargo space obviously.....so I prefer it on the roof.

Potential damage to your truck....some "damage" is possible, (unless you're MSHardeman or Moncha...who have never so much as gotten a tiny scratch on theirs! Careful, precise driving! ) Many are like you, and don't want to get much damage & can minimize it by learning about and asking about the various trails the gang may be going on. I choose the trails where damage is very unlikely. I don't like getting pinstriped, but hey, I just finished a complete polish job with Griot's Garage and scratches?...WHAT SCRATCHES? If I get more, well, I know I can do another buff job.
The most common is scraping the undercarriage a bit here and there, and the lowest part of the front cladding, and the rear gas tank skid plate, and maybe the lowest part of rear cladding. I have a few dents on things under there, but no repairs needed.

**Take the time to look through the MOAB pictures on the site, you'll get a better idea of the terrain.

ALSO, GET THE TRAIL BOOK ON MOAB BY RICHARD WELLS....IT GIVES YOU A TON OF DETAILS, AND RANKS THE DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY....BUT EVEN SOME RATED AS "DIFFICULT" I DID WITH NO PROBLEM AND NO DAMAGE, LIKE HELL'S REVENGE, FINS & THINGS.

****THERE'S ALWAYS SOMEONE TO BE A SPOTTER FOR YOU ... YOU CAN SEE MARK SPOTTING FOR ME IN MANY OF MY PICS, HELPING AND TEACHING ME HOW TO HANDLE THE TERRAIN***

****PLUS MANY OBSTACLES HAVE A BYPASS AROUND THEM...SO FOLKS LIKE ME CAN WIMP OUT AND GO AROUND! ***

****ALSO, YOU CAN USUALLY FIND AN "OPEN SEAT" WITH SOMEBODY AND RIDE ALONG AND LEARN THE ROPES ***

The Tuesday of the week has historically been designated as the "VX only run"....which was for VXs only, ... and a trail is selected that is specifically doable for a totally stock VX. But that run has really morphed into a "VX and other Zoos run", but again, the main criteria is that a stock VX be able to do it. Our former Trail Boss (Todd Adams) used to help us select which trail, and VXers gave him input and suggestions. Unfortunately Todd passed away a few months ago (RIP ) so Jack (pbkid) started a thread after several people going this year started discussing it. He put it as a survey so everybody can vote.

THIS IS THE ONE TYPE OF OBSTACLE THAT WILL SCRAPE UP THE FRONT LOWER PART OF CLADDING, AND THE REAR TOO....UNLESS YOU'RE MARK OR SCOTT!

SOME TRAILS ARE JUST MEANDERING ON DIRT OR SAND ROADS:

NOT ALL OF US TRY THESE TYPES OF OBSTACLES.....

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