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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Pre-Stockton sand practice
Andre,
The practise trip I was proposing was to Boat Harbour @ Kurnell (same place Rich and Pete went to).
Have you been to Kurnell before?
I can't go to Stockton for practise
Are you still OK to go to Kurnell on 6/2? Call me on my mobile number (which I've sent you)
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31/Jan/2005, 10:27 am
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basshead
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: Panania, Sydney
TOTAL POSTS: 2852
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Re: Pre-Stockton sand practice
quote: Russki wrote:
Rich,
I just can't agree with that. Tyre pressure make all the difference in sand driving.
(for me )
In my two situations @ Kurnell:
First: My mistake was taking the slope at too slow a speed, and not driving straight-on up the slope - this meant that the two opposite wheels ended up having minimal contact with the ground (sand) and therefore ended up in the air.
The second slope (the dune), I braked at the top because I felt I was going too fast and didn't want to get airborne over the other side. Braking on sand isn't recommended, let alone on the way UP a dune. Unfortunately, I got the two front wheels over the edge of the dune, and the bottom of the car (chassis) was sitting on the top of the dune. I then tried to reverse down, but it's abit difficult when most of the weight of the car is already sitting on the sand I also ended up getting one of the back wheels off the ground in this instance - so I had only one wheel capable of driving, and it wasn't able to do much considering the circumstances.
I see it as both these situations being heavily affected by the "lack of articulation" - I think most people simply (and incorrectly, IMHO) put it in the "lack of ground clearance" category. It wouldn't have made any difference if I had super-duper mud tyres fitted - the fact that the wheels were off the ground (and lack of traction due to no vehicle weight being supported by those wheels) is the main problem.
Anyone can feel free to correct me if they think I'm wrong!
--- Rich. X-013(c)
'04 S2 ST Auto. Nudge_roofracks_tow_tints_Lightforce_GME_YokoGeoA/T-S_TBS_bashplate_50mm-spacer-lift
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31/Jan/2005, 2:20 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
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Re: Pre-Stockton sand practice
No problems Pete.
I think we should be OK and in case Andre can't make it either, I will give it a go myself anyway.
I guess I will have to follow Rich’s saying:
"Getting stuck is half the fun!"
I've asked around at work today and was told that it's a good place for 1st timers and it's not that hard as long as you don't get too adventurous. I guess I wont be driving-up the dunes you guys did when there were 2 of you
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31/Jan/2005, 6:03 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
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Re: Pre-Stockton sand practice
Hi Guys,
For anyone interested, Andre (russki) and myself will be heading down to Boat Harbour @ Kurnell this coming Saunday 6/2.
Anyone wishing to join us is welcome, either post here or send me a PM.
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4/Feb/2005, 7:08 am
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Pre-Stockton sand practice
I went for a drive this evening to Kurnell, just to see where this place is (sorry, never been there before, although I live only 20 mins from it)
Found it pretty easy, there is a road sign saying Boat Harbour 1Km a head on the road.
Looked at the entrance and it didn't look like an entrance to the beach at all. (it was dark so I couldn't make out much)
Anyway there was a sign stating that entry fee is $15/day or $75/yearly and it's open from 7am to 7pm.
I guess I'll be updating you guys on my 1st beach driving experience.
The shovel and radio is in the car and am ready for take off
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5/Feb/2005, 11:41 pm
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