The Nissan Offroad Association of the Southeast Presents:
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Uwharrie NOAS Fall Run 2008

When:
Friday, September 26th through Sunday, September 28th
Where:
Uwharrie National Forrest - Troy, NC (http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/recreation/uwharrie/uwharrie_off.htm)
Who:
Anyone with a Nissan is invited to come, paid member or not.
Cost:
$5 a day / $30 a year
Passes can be bought at the following locations:

Donnie Mullinix Store – Hwy 109, Uwharrie
Eldorado Outpost – Hwy 109, Uwharrie
Swift Island BP – Hwy 24/27 and River Road
Jake's Store – Hwy 109, Troy, NC
Camping/Lodging:
We have two 50 person tent campground sites reserved at Badin Lake Campground (http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/recreation/uwharrie/badin_lake_campground.htm). We are NOT camping at Deep Water Horse Camp as we have in previous years. Cost will vary, depending on how many people show up, but we're estimating something like $5 a tent/truck for members and $10 for non-members per night.
Trails:
Uwharrie has trails of varying difficulty, easy to modified. Most trails have hard lines and bypasses for those who are up for the challenge. Runs and a trail schedule will be decided upon Friday evening. We will break down into groups to avoid trail congestion.
Easy trails: Passable by most stock Nissans*
Modified: Lift or 31” tires recommended*
(Stock Hardbody should be OK. Stock R50 might have issues)
Difficult: Lift, aggressive tires, winch recommended*
Extreme: Lift, tires, winch, lack of concern for damage*
*Keep in mind that you will be taking your vehicle over rough terrain and will be taking the chance of damage including body damage, rocker panel dents, tree limb scratches, under body damage, etc.
Weather:
The weather in NC can be unpredictable. Always be prepared for the worse. Due to the time of year this even is scheduled it is possible that it will get cold at night or even during the day so bring adequate clothing and sleeping gear. We advise checking the weather before you leave in the chance that extra preparation is needed for rain or freezing conditions. We are die-hard wheelers and won't call off the event unless there are extremely bad weather conditions called for.

Troy, NC Weather (http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Troy&state=NC&site=RAH&textField1=35.3641&textField2=-79.8932&e=0)
CB and FRS:
CB is the preferred method of on trail communication. FRS can be used but has a very limited range compared to CB. Channel will be determined on site to ensure we can pick a quiet one.
Directions:
We will be meeting at the Badin Lake Campground on Saturday morning. The best address for directions is:
ElDorado Outpost
4021 NC 109
Troy, NC 27371
This will put you near the campsite.
Click here to get Google directions from the Outpost to the Badin Lake Campground. (http://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=%2B35%C2%B0+24%27+18.00%22,+-80%C2%B0+5%27+6.84%22+(Deep+Water+Horse+Camp)&saddr=4021+NC+Highway+109+N,+Troy,+NC+27371+(El+Do rado+Outpost)&f=li&hl=en&ie=UTF8&z=13&ll=35.43354,-80.055141&spn=0.102943,0.132694&om=1)
Maps:
Please print a copy of the trail map and bring it with you on the run. Trail Map (http://www.noas4x4club.com/documents/maps/uwharrie.gif)
Other Info:
Many of us like to get there Friday night to setup camp and socialize around the camp fire. Everyone is more than welcome to be there early and join in on the fun!
Forum Thread:
look here for schedule of events. Updates as we plan more.
Redirect (http://www.noas4x4club.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2797)

I'm seriously thinking about trying to make this run. I leave for Vegas sometime around then so I can't say for sure but I'd definitely like to hit up URE.

What say you Tuff? I think I saw that Andy was going.

i want to i joined noas

yea, I'm going. This is the only official NOAS run I've been able to make this year. (CC didn't count, everyone wussed out at the last minute)

I think one night is gonna be a potlock dinner night. Me and andy are down for some oreo pies. :)

I think one night is gonna be a potlock dinner night. Me and andy are down for some oreo pies. :)

Does bourbon count? I can put it in a pot if they are picky. :mocking:

Damn! Troy, NC is nearly a 10-hour drive for me! I'll blow my budget just on gas alone. Hmmm... man I want to go because I haven't made a NOAS run all year either.

Guess I better start checking the seat cushions and rolling pennies.

URE is good for maybe a one time or two time trip if you're driving long distance... there's really not that many trails there. We did everything more than a gravel road in one afternoon.

The only reason I go is URE is the big NOAS gathering and we had tons of nissans last year.

http://65.23.90.216/~tuff/pics/07.09.30.URE/Lineup1.jpg
http://65.23.90.216/~tuff/pics/07.09.30.URE/Lineup2.jpg
http://65.23.90.216/~tuff/pics/07.09.30.URE/Lineup3.jpg
http://65.23.90.216/~tuff/pics/07.09.30.URE/Lineup4.jpg
http://65.23.90.216/~tuff/pics/07.09.30.URE/Lineup5.jpg


BTW, this is Brock's X at URE before he rolled it and tubed it...


http://65.23.90.216/~tuff/pics/07.09.30.URE/Brock16.jpg

http://65.23.90.216/~tuff/pics/07.09.30.URE/Brock13.jpg

and here's me gettin' it a little out there.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2302886070902016821&hl=en

i want to i joined noas

You can join at any time or If like you can join at the run.

You can join at any time or If like you can join at the run.

But doesn't it require a $25 fee to join the club/forum?

But doesn't it require a $25 fee to join the club/forum?

Yes we are a paid membership club that holds 3 lager open runs and one private run a year.
There are benefits to being a member. Most are not discuss on an open forum but for camping at URE members pay $5 and non-members pay $10 per night.


To attend an open run
You must own a Nissan truck or SUV

You must be at least 18 years old.

You must love to wheel it.:mocking:

But doesn't it require a $25 fee to join the club/forum?

The forum is free except for the member's only area, where we talk trash about the non-members.

The forum is free except for the member's only area, where we talk trash about the non-members.

Gee thanks....thats very reassuring to know that, Tuff.

I joined about 2 weeks ago just so I can make go to that run. I'm still having some issues with my membership but hopefully it will be straightnes out by tomorrow

I joined about 2 weeks ago just so I can make go to that run. I'm still having some issues with my membership but hopefully it will be straightnes out by tomorrow

Have you contacted the Membership Coordinator? Here is her e-mail. membership@noas4x4club.com

If you are still having problems PM me I will see what I can do.

So when is the next coal creek run going to be??? im hoping to have a 2 inch bl and some 33's on there before the next one so maybe i can try a little more this time

I'm sure you can persuade Tuff to the trails just about any time if he's not working. I know we had talked about a weekend at Tellico which would be kickass. One of my jeep buddies would be interested in that for sure.

I'm hoping that when I get back from Vegas the first week of October, I'll be ordering my M/T's. I think I'm going to buy one tire later this week as a test fit before I order the other 4. I just can't make up my mind which tire I want. I'm thinking next weekend is going to be uca/shock install day for me.

I know once I do get my M/T's, Coal Creek will be top priority for me.

so whats the deal with the noas run are you or stevin or anyother regional member going? i know you said it was like 10 hours for you?

I got to thinking about it on my way home from work and it would either be:

a.) Go to Uwharrie for the weekend

b.) buy M/T's and save for sliders

I'm really really really leaning heavily towards option b. Those are two things that are really holding me back on the trails. I would be a lot more gutsy on the trails if I didn't have to fear thrashing my rocker panels.

if i was you i think i would definatly go with b like you said it would help you out so much on the trails and you would be saving you x. i have decided that my mod list order is now

2 bl
33 bfg mt's
steering system
new tbars
uca's
aal's
armor
and somewhere in there i want a new head unit

I got to thinking about it on my way home from work and it would either be:

a.) Go to Uwharrie for the weekend

b.) buy M/T's and save for sliders

I'm really really really leaning heavily towards option b. Those are two things that are really holding me back on the trails. I would be a lot more gutsy on the trails if I didn't have to fear thrashing my rocker panels.

C.) stop being a little girl, get some sliders, and come to URE.

HAHAHAHAHAH mike just told you drake

so whats the deal with the noas run are you or stevin or anyother regional member going? i know you said it was like 10 hours for you?

I dont know if I'm going to go to NOAS run or not....its too far to tell right now. I have to see what my work schedules are like when it gets closer and if I have enough money left after paying some bills but we'll see when it gets closer.

If I had the cash for sliders believe me, I'd be placing the order right now because I can put the tires on credit by then.

Is Frontier2K1 still fabbing sliders or has he taken a break since Brock's project? Or is it his full-time job? I really like the design he has.

If I had the cash for sliders believe me, I'd be placing the order right now because I can put the tires on credit by then.

Is Frontier2K1 still fabbing sliders or has he taken a break since Brock's project? Or is it his full-time job? I really like the design he has.

Frontier2k1 is still making sliders and bumpers. porsche996 who is in Ky. also makes sliders and bumpers.

Frontier2k1 is still making sliders and bumpers. porsche996 who is in Ky. also makes sliders and bumpers.

Happen to have a pic of porsche996's work?

x2 on what stevin said i would like to see

C.) stop being a little girl, get some sliders, and come to URE.

You just got your ass called out, ahahahaha


And
"I would be a lot more gutsy on the trails if I didn't have to fear thrashing my rocker panels"

LOL I'm not wheeling with you anymore if you're gonna step up your game. :rofl:

URE is a pretty fun NOAS meet, but if it comes to serious modding or driving all the way out there, I'd do the mods. It's something like 6 or 7 hours for me, and that pretty much pushes the limit on how far I'll drive to go wheeling.

"Happen to have a pic of porsche996's work?"

go over to the NOAS site - he's got some pics posted over there.

Yeah man... I mean I'm looking at somewhere in the neighborhood of $250 if not more just in gas to make that trip. I've got a brand new set of rims still in the box that have been waiting for M/T's for about 6 months now. I've got to get those things wrapped and mounted eventually and quit burning up my DD tires on the rocks. Both times I was ready to get the tires I ended up scoring skid plates and uca's instead.

I've searched the boards and not having any luck finding Porsche's sliders. Any ideas on where he's posted them and how much he charges?

Happen to have a pic of porsche996's work?

http://www.nissanoffroad.net/messageboard/index.php?topic=3345.0

Im thinking that i am going to go to this run...not 100 percent yet but as of right now im goin to be there...Drake man you should def come up man!

if i can get someone to watch my dogs for the weekend i'll be there cause the wife is going to be out of town. it's about a 4 hour drive from where i'm stationed, and one of my buds in my squadron is a noas member and wheels his frontier there quite often so it would be pretty sweet to go do some wheeling with him

-john

Man you guys are making this a hard decision for me. I'm still waiting on my work schedule to get confirmed for Vegas so I really can't plan anything until I find out exactly when I'm leaving. But if that weekend is clear AND I am able to get my M/T's before then, I'll make the journey. I just can't make up my mind what tire I'm wanting to go with. Really leaning towards the Yokohama Geolander M/T's but I also like the Trxxus M/T's. Then there's the SSR's and the SX... aaaahhhhgggg!!! Dammit! See what I mean? lol

Man you guys are making this a hard decision for me. I'm still waiting on my work schedule to get confirmed for Vegas so I really can't plan anything until I find out exactly when I'm leaving. But if that weekend is clear AND I am able to get my M/T's before then, I'll make the journey. I just can't make up my mind what tire I'm wanting to go with. Really leaning towards the Yokohama Geolander M/T's but I also like the Trxxus M/T's. Then there's the SSR's and the SX... aaaahhhhgggg!!! Dammit! See what I mean? lol

ah so many choices so little money hahah

x2 on that. Getting mods are the best part but getting the bill for it sucks!

if i can get someone to watch my dogs for the weekend i'll be there cause the wife is going to be out of town. it's about a 4 hour drive from where i'm stationed, and one of my buds in my squadron is a noas member and wheels his frontier there quite often so it would be pretty sweet to go do some wheeling with him

-john

You must be talking about Jon.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j233/mcm4090/VA%20Froninter/GWNF72008076.jpg

You must be talking about Jon.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j233/mcm4090/VA%20Froninter/GWNF72008076.jpg

indeed i am.....his fronty is pretty freakin sweet

it looks pretty sweet....

Is that shrock front bumper he's got on his Frontier?

Is that shrock front bumper he's got on his Frontier?

No it's KMA.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j233/mcm4090/VA%20Froninter/GWNF72008035.jpg

NOAS has pre-paid for the camp site so If anyone is planing on attending please log on to NOAS so we can keep count who is planning on attending.

For everyone that is attending please add your name to the list on NOAS.
http://www.noas4x4club.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2982&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=

Geez, sounds like fun. Makes me wish I lived in NC instead of CA.

Word is this event shall be one of the best on the East Coast this season. LA RANA is trying to get back into shape in time time to attend...we'll see next week what is in the cards.

Update:
Unfortunately not making this run. Nissan has refused to cover my front dif and I'll be down for at least a month.

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http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL2148/3057962/13326489/335704579.jpg

GOD I WANT TO GO!!!!! but alas i cant afford it:heul-big:

I'm with ya bro. I thought there was a chance I was going to make it but that hospital stay 2 weeks ago wiped me out. I plan on making up for it in October and November though.

Don't worry you guys - it's a yearly thing. :) If you're dyin' to wear out your truck, we can make a special trip to Tellico... :D

I was gonna beat the piss out of my truck this weekend, but I noticed some nasty stuff the other day while replacing a UBJ... welds giving way and the infamous cracked lower shockmount on the LCA. I'm on the road all week, so I won't get time to weld over everything... so I'm hoping I can take it easy and not break anything too major.

Don't worry you guys - it's a yearly thing. :) If you're dyin' to wear out your truck, we can make a special trip to Tellico... :D

I was gonna beat the piss out of my truck this weekend, but I noticed some nasty stuff the other day while replacing a UBJ... welds giving way and the infamous cracked lower shockmount on the LCA. I'm on the road all week, so I won't get time to weld over everything... so I'm hoping I can take it easy and not break anything too major.

Wooly's and Summertown opened back up too! There's 2 more options that are more favorable to my gas tank. lol

Wooly's and Summertown opened back up too! There's 2 more options that are more favorable to my gas tank. lol

well next time maybe we can make a trip your way instead of going to cc

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j233/mcm4090/SASX4-1.jpg

it's time to go!!!!!!!

holy crap. I intended to go out there and break my truck, but didn't think it would happen with less than a 1/4 mile of trail all weekend long. :lol:

The short of it is, we went up Daniel, came to a spot that was really washed/dug out from last year. The extreme group was comprised of about 6 SAS nissans, and 2 IFS nissans. On the first obstacle, only 3 SAS'd rigs and 1 IFS made it up without use of a winch line. :D I beat the holy livin' crap outta my truck, but by god I made it. The only real damage from that obstacle was I cracked my passenger's side front brake line - the metal part that mounts to the caliper. I also bent the crap out of a rim, and got a bunch of tree roots stuck in another, not to mention tying my exhaust in a knot and clamping it off pretty good. (lots of wooshy sounds come from my exhaust now)
The next obstacle up, I sliced a sidewall open, had to back up and put the spare on, and gave it another shot. My brakes completely gave out, and I had a bit of a scary ride down the rocks until the transmission park lock finally clicked on while pumping the brakes and slapping the ebrake on... After working so hard to get up the roughest spot, I had to be strapped down the whole trail with no brakes.

We had a bunch of carnage at that one spot, it made for a pretty good show.


I've got alot of work to do on my rig before it's ready for another trail ride, much less ready for street driving. The 8 hour drive home was a little fun using only the e brake, lol.


I'll post a vid of my successful attempt later.

Holy jeebus man! That's some serious carnage. Maybe it's a good thing I didn't go or I'd really be up the financial S*** creek.

Lookin' forward to that vid though.

here's my successfull attempt...
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1062742010315915775

and here's 5 mins worth of attempts at the same spot before I found my line and speed requirements if you're bored, lol.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3160897738705452545

That is sweet!

Way to pound your way through that section!

That's good stuff! :rocker-big:

What a wild weekend. High gas prices, setting up the tent at 3am in pouring down rain, busted a shock, bent a slider, dented a fender, and not being able to climb two hills....



ONE OF BEST WHEELING TRIPS I HAVE BE ON!!! :)




http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j233/mcm4090/URE%2008/NOASURE2008017.jpg


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Ok Ok Ok!!!! You guys can stop rubbing it in now. :usuck:

I'll see you bastards at the "Freeze Your Nuts Off Run '09"!

here's my successfull attempt...
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1062742010315915775

and here's 5 mins worth of attempts at the same spot before I found my line and speed requirements if you're bored, lol.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3160897738705452545

Gotta love that $hit...way to stick with it...nice wheeling bro!!

Haha nice!

Bet that dip was tiring, huh? LOL