Brad\'s Backyard Buggy Bash and BBQ - 19 Nov 06 - Pics Now Added ...

Brad · 2006-01-15T10:03:00+00:00

Like all great events they all need to start somewhere. Well this year will be the first off for a new annual event which will be Brad's Backyard Buggy Bash and BBQ. The day will begin at Custom Offroad t 9.00 where all those wishing to compete will need to get there vehicle inspected. This inspection is to cover general vehicle safety and make sure no one is driving an absolute craper as there is enough of them in my yard already. It is also a great opportunity for Buggy Owners to get a free safety inspection and some feedback from guys who work on Buggies all week long. Then at High noon we will cruise out to Brad's place where the fun will begin. We have three tracks to play on and some other events such as barrel racing , grass drags, gravity challenge, spud spearing etc . A trophy will be awarded to the person who has the most points after the events. This trophy which has been sponsored by several of the local VW businesses ( TBC at closer to the event ) will be awarded annually to the best buggy / baja handler. After a few hours of fun and enjoyment we will head to the BBQ / Fire place to tell each other how good we all where and enjoy some good quality Manx Club hospitality. Day is open to all people although only Manx Club Members are allowed to drive the tracks. BUT you can join on the day. C'mon you know you all want to hack my grass up and prove you can get up the little ity bity hill ... Buggy On !! EDIT - more details here http://www.manxclub.org/TripReport.asp?EventID=41 EDIT - Date changed due to conflict with GC VW show. Now on the 19th November [ Edited on 13-9-2006 by Buggy Brad ] [ Edited on 19-11-2006 by Buggy Brad ]

Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer

3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Nov 2006, 8:58 am

#554776

Those pics are taken on the difficult line to that hill. The easy way is to approach from the left. I tried the difficult line and just did a big wheelstand like Brad (which washes off all your speed). A nissan patrol made it up the difficult line, but none of the VW's did.

I made it up the easy line just fine (in my Baja), and easy made the easy line in the stock 1600cc Geko buggy.

A stock VW won't make it, but if you have big rear tyres you should get enough grip to make the easy tracks.

Wes - www.offroadvw.net - 200HP Quad Cam V6 in a VW Baja - with climate control... 🙂
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daz67 Qld Manx

627 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 15 Nov 2006, 7:27 pm

#555636

Baja Wes wrote:Those pics are taken on the difficult line to that hill. The easy way is to approach from the left. I tried the difficult line and just did a big wheelstand like Brad (which washes off all your speed). A nissan patrol made it up the difficult line, but none of the VW's did.

I made it up the easy line just fine (in my Baja), and easy made the easy line in the stock 1600cc Geko buggy.

A stock VW won't make it, but if you have big rear tyres you should get enough grip to make the easy tracks.

Go the Patrol....

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THUDKNUCKLE Officially Full-On Dubber

224 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 15 Nov 2006, 8:24 pm

#555658

ahh its getting close and im gettign excited for a fun day out with they buggies and baja 🙂 should be awsome

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johny rotten Officially Full-On Dubber

366 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 15 Nov 2006, 8:31 pm

#555664

good photos 🤪🤪

vw2b Casual Dubber

43 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 18 Nov 2006, 10:00 pm

#556616

Almost time maybe I will let the Supa loose...

THUDKNUCKLE Officially Full-On Dubber

224 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 19 Nov 2006, 8:01 am

#556660

better go get some fuel in the baja ready for todays fun 🙂 cant wait

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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 19 Nov 2006, 11:12 am

#556700

*eagerly awaits photos and videos....*

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Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer

3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 19 Nov 2006, 8:45 pm

#556818

I am currently uploading my pics here, but I didn't take too many.

http://www.manxgallery.org/gallery/BBBBBQ06

It was a good day. The only car that needed to be towed by the tractor was Brad! The most trees hit was also Brad 😀

Terry almost got the closest to rolling over award, but then Mike M put the Geko on 2 wheels and balanced it there for a few seconds :P

[ Edited on 19-11-2006 by Baja Wes ]

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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 19 Nov 2006, 9:08 pm

#556825

Woohooo!!!😎

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Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer

3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 19 Nov 2006, 9:13 pm

#556831

My 46 pics are up now.

Some good ones (bigger versions on the manx gallery);

I got to go in my first rotary Baja (thudknuckle - thanks) which was cool.

[ Edited on 19-11-2006 by Buggy Brad ]

Wes - www.offroadvw.net - 200HP Quad Cam V6 in a VW Baja - with climate control... 🙂
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Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 19 Nov 2006, 10:28 pm

#556851

Well what can I say I had a great time and got to meet some new people. A big thanks to all those who made the effort to come out for the day and have a play.

On a sour note though can the thieving mongrel who took my steering please return it so I don't hit so many trees next time ...

Full trip report to follow:

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 19 Nov 2006, 10:47 pm

#556855

Looks like you had a great day!!!!! See you in January..👍...What is a "Spoecialist"??🤪

[ Edited on 19-11-06 by Mick H ]

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4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 19 Nov 2006, 11:28 pm

#556860

I've got a whole stack of pics that I will upload tomorrow, and about 45mins of video

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subibaja Wolfsburg Wizard

501 posts · joined Sep 2005 · 20 Nov 2006, 12:06 am

#556867

who,s got my front number plate?

[ Edited on 20-11-2006 by subibaja ]

anyone who says it's bad to put subaru motors in vw's.....
hasnt got a clue about smoooooooooth

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MikeM Buggy Head

1,429 posts · joined Aug 2003 · 20 Nov 2006, 12:14 am

#556870

I know I had a fun day.

There are a stack of photos here:

http://www.manxgallery.org/gallery/BBBBBQ06

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Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer

3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Nov 2006, 6:55 am

#556879

subibaja wrote:how,s got my front number plate?

Ash did have it for a while, I have your tyre pressure guage.

Mike, that's a cool pic of the Geko 😀

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MikeM Buggy Head

1,429 posts · joined Aug 2003 · 20 Nov 2006, 9:41 am

#556919

Baja Wes wrote:Mike, that's a cool pic of the Geko 😀

Check out Jens Face, priceless.

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MUD BASHING ANYONE ?? Wolfsburg Wizard

591 posts · joined May 2004 · 20 Nov 2006, 10:11 am

#556925

Really good day plenty of thrills and spills but i think that mike m should go for a job with the holden performance driving team with that 2 wheel action

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MikeM Buggy Head

1,429 posts · joined Aug 2003 · 20 Nov 2006, 10:52 am

#556943

Baja Wes wrote:Mike M put the Geko on 2 wheels and balanced it there for a few seconds :P

There were about 10 people with digital cameras, 3 people with video cameras. So there were probably 1000 photos taken on the day and probably around 4 hours of video and would you believe no-one caught the Geko stunt driving on 2 wheels.
:cry

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THUDKNUCKLE Officially Full-On Dubber

224 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 20 Nov 2006, 11:43 am

#556955

cheers guys specailly to brad for all the work that went into it had a blast and got to meet a bunch of great people cant wait for the next outing with every onesee you all there

ps GO the gecko what a beast of a buggy

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THUDKNUCKLE Officially Full-On Dubber

224 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 20 Nov 2006, 8:52 pm

#557148

wheres brads award for getting a great day together and for rendering his vechile undrivable from a days fun and hard driving 🙂

(brad sure does like the rev limiter on the turbo baja lol)

Love is a Rotary baja bug
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Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer

3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Nov 2006, 9:23 pm

#557182

Brad does it for the love of it 😀

I think he needs traction control, so he doesn't shower everyone with dirt. And he needs ESC (electronic stability control) so he doesn't understeer and hit trees on full boost. He did show how tough the COR bar work is though. :P

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THUDKNUCKLE Officially Full-On Dubber

224 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 20 Nov 2006, 10:06 pm

#557211

ya gotta do it for the fun of it and for the love of it 🙂 he did put on a good show in the baja though , it certainly sounds good with the BOV although very ricey lol heheh . if a bar can handle that and not bend a lili then it sure is built to last

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MikeM Buggy Head

1,429 posts · joined Aug 2003 · 20 Nov 2006, 11:35 pm

#557259

A HUGE thanks to Brad for several reasons.

a) Organising an event. Something more Manx Club members should consider doing (nudge nudge)

b) Letting us use his backyard for a great afternoon of offroad action.

c) Letting me borrow the Geko for the day. It was allot more fun then just walking the tracks. Thanks. I now have to schedule some time to give the Geko some maintenance to make up for my abuse.

Full trip report can be found here:

http://www.manxclub.org/TripReport.asp?EventId=41

I'm looking forward to seeing you all again soon.

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Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer

3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Dec 2006, 8:46 pm

#557478

Mike has uploaded a 35MB version of the youtube video here;
http://www.manxgallery.org/gallery/albums/BBBBBQ06/BBBBBBQ06.avi

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4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Dec 2006, 9:48 pm

#559879

I've finally been able to download my video to the computer....here are two vids showing two different driving styles on the same steep hill.....sorry they are big files....I need to work out how to make them smaller...

http://www.manxgallery.org/gallery/album343/Wes

http://www.manxgallery.org/gallery/album343/NVEExport

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4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Dec 2006, 10:33 pm

#559900

And another......Go the Geko.....

http://www.manxgallery.org/gallery/album343/Mike

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4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 Dec 2006, 9:15 am

#559932

And another

http://www.manxgallery.org/gallery/album343/Terry

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Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer

3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 Dec 2006, 11:08 am

#559943

Cool vids 🙂

I think I make the hill look easy, and Brad makes it look hard 🙂

Did you get Andrew? He did the steeper entry the easiest, he did a nice wheelstand with a real smooth landing.

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4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 Dec 2006, 12:08 pm

#559962

I tried up upload Andrews, but it wouldnt allow it.....I'll try again

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