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carwash
02-12-2010, 11:54 PM
Got my issue of Four Wheeler in the mail today, and I'm in the top 50 rigs for voting for the Top Truck Challenge this year... it is very cool to see my rig in a mag... even if it is my tiny little poser shot. If i get lucky enough to get voted in, it would be the pinnacle of my wheeling career up this point. I have heard so many amazing things about the event, would be an honor to be a part of it.

My rig is #11... please gimme yer vote! The shot is a super poser shot before it ever hit the trail, but it's beat a bit now... not quite a virgin anymore... Here's a couple better shots...

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Toy_Box/Carwash/Misc/House_Trails/P1080300.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Trail_Runs_-_Boat_Trips_-_Events/Offroad_Trail_Runs/2009_Trail_Runs/Jellico_Nov_27-29/jellico1126_008.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Trail_Runs_-_Boat_Trips_-_Events/Offroad_Trail_Runs/2009_Trail_Runs/Jellico_Nov_27-29/jellico1126_006.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Trail_Runs_-_Boat_Trips_-_Events/Offroad_Trail_Runs/2009_Trail_Runs/Jellico_Nov_27-29/jellico1126_011.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Trail_Runs_-_Boat_Trips_-_Events/Offroad_Trail_Runs/2009_Trail_Runs/Harlan_Oct._23-25/harlan04.jpg

Rear steer and cromo shafts happening this week...

There is no online voting. You actually have to purchase the mag, cut out the ballot and mail it in. It may be a pain in the ass, but i would greatly appreciate any votes you guys can throw my way!! I will represent the tri-state very well, i promise!

thanks in advance!!!

hardluck
02-13-2010, 12:13 AM
I just seen this myself and was getting on here to post something about it and here you are pimping yourself out. :D

Good Luck, you got my vote.:beers:

yellowjacket
02-13-2010, 12:16 AM
you got it, man!
I cant believe your willing to trash your rig at ttc, but i guess its for a worthy cause...... if your gonna go, go big, right?

BIGRAM
02-13-2010, 12:17 AM
You'll get my vote.

Good luck and TRASH-IT like you stole it!!!

carwash
02-13-2010, 12:21 AM
i will make sure to put on a good show... and please, take the time to buy a mag and mail in a ballot. Post up when you mail it off, so i can keep my hopes up!

Thanks!!!

yjflop
02-13-2010, 01:50 AM
you have my vote. very very nice rig

riegel
02-13-2010, 02:06 AM
sent it today.i put you down.hope the green taco kicks your ass.lol just kidding good luck

carwash
02-13-2010, 02:08 AM
thanks man!!! you know the taco?

riegel
02-13-2010, 02:13 AM
no but im building a taco and a 1 ton jeep so good luck.ps nice rig

fabricator
02-13-2010, 02:39 AM
so
wtf u gotta do to vote?

fabricator
02-13-2010, 02:40 AM
done

carwash
02-13-2010, 02:41 AM
Gotta buy the new issue of Four Wheeler, cut out the ballot, fill it out and mail it in.

fabricator
02-13-2010, 02:59 AM
Horse****
u gonna owe me one

carwash
02-13-2010, 03:00 AM
you name it, it's worth a vote or two to me man.

fabricator
02-13-2010, 03:04 AM
go to bed ....

94Dodge Truggy
02-13-2010, 09:51 AM
I'll vote for ya. Better get some extra parts like tires ;) for the event so you can stay in. Got a couple of those magazines.

Coppertop
02-13-2010, 10:07 AM
You got my vote.Good to see a local wheeler in the running..

Nick

yellowjacket
02-13-2010, 12:25 PM
if you win, you gonna buy everyone a ice cream, like that bengals guy did?

itbrokeagain
02-13-2010, 12:33 PM
Pit crew? You are voted for.

carwash
02-13-2010, 12:36 PM
No ice cream, but i will provide naked lady chicks on my rig?

OH-cj5
02-13-2010, 01:41 PM
I haven't bought a Fourwheeler magazine since I was 12 years old because I think it sux next to PETERSONS 4WHEEL. But because I would love to see that rig in that comp I'm going tonight to pick one up and will place my vote forya man. But remember DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT! So from PA. you have my vote. :beers:

carwash
02-13-2010, 02:59 PM
Well thanks a lot!!!

dan
02-13-2010, 04:14 PM
is it the petersons 4 wheel drive mag? you will get my vote just need to know the mag

kirbyiv
02-13-2010, 06:45 PM
That first pic is damn good man. Musta been a badass pro photographer taking that one.

biggin69
02-13-2010, 09:10 PM
I saw the pic and thought I had seen the rig before. I will be sure to get y ballot in the mail Monday!:beers:

carwash
02-13-2010, 09:15 PM
No, FourWheeler... is the mag. Has a toyota 4runner on the cover.

carwash
02-13-2010, 09:16 PM
That first pic is damn good man. Musta been a badass pro photographer taking that one.
yeah, something like that...

carwash
02-13-2010, 09:16 PM
I saw the pic and thought I had seen the rig before. I will be sure to get y ballot in the mail Monday!:beers:
thanks man!

tjjeepjeep
02-13-2010, 09:51 PM
I'll go buy a couple copies tomorrow.....

carwash
02-13-2010, 10:07 PM
thanks Lisa!

TrooperII
02-13-2010, 10:49 PM
ill send you a vote, even though i am anti Tube Buggies. your a local. i like that.

did any of you see scotty in the TTC years ago. Ill have to find that picture and post it.

Good luck..

SENT!

hardluck
02-13-2010, 11:03 PM
No ice cream, but i will provide naked lady chicks on my rig?

OH By God it will be in the mail Monday morning!

Oh and you know I'm not fond of them skinny chicks so pick some with a little meat on their bones'.:D

yellowjacket
02-13-2010, 11:26 PM
OH By God it will be in the mail Monday morning!

Oh and you know I'm not fond of them skinny chicks so pick some with a little meat on their bones'.:D

like oprah! or rosie o'donnell perhaps? hmmmmm, must be an aquired taste.....

gothodgie
02-14-2010, 01:17 AM
i'll get a couple tomorrow...
:beers:

carwash
02-14-2010, 02:34 AM
thx guys!

carwash
02-14-2010, 07:30 AM
ill send you a vote, even though i am anti Tube Buggies.

thanks for the vote... but why are you anti tube buggies?

mike shelton
02-14-2010, 09:49 AM
filled mine out , will be on its way in the morning. good luck mike. i tried to vote mostly big block rigs to give us a good show. so don,t let us down.... gabby

TrooperII
02-14-2010, 10:47 AM
thanks for the vote... but why are you anti tube buggies?


I'm more of a traditionalist. "I guess?" I like the rigs to look more like supped up versions of the originals. Unless you go Sniper or something like that, then I don't mind those either. There not "Truggies" They are "Ugglies" in my eyes. IMO

hardluck
02-14-2010, 11:22 AM
like oprah! or rosie o'donnell perhaps? hmmmmm, must be an aquired taste.....

I'm not thinking that big, or nasty for that matter.

Would hate to see Carwash lose a hood due to a slip and a wayward flying butt cheek!:eek:

JET455
02-14-2010, 12:03 PM
thanks for the vote... but why are you anti tube buggies?

Why not wouldn't you want a nice Izuzu Trooper over your buggy?

nshefbuch
02-14-2010, 12:06 PM
is their a way of voting on the website? i think it would be pretty cool to have someone from ohio in the competition. i'll be definitely voting for you. so whats the name of the rig?

i like the name (big red machine) especially since its form cincy.

TrooperII
02-14-2010, 12:34 PM
is their a way of voting on the website? i think it would be pretty cool to have someone from ohio in the competition. i'll be definitely voting for you. so whats the name of the rig?

i like the name (big red machine) especially since its form cincy.


NO you have to buy the mag and cut out the ballot and mail it in.

WrenchMonkey
02-14-2010, 02:27 PM
No, FourWheeler... is the mag. Has a toyota 4runner on the cover.

Good info. I looked last night, but wasn't sure it was the right issue. Nothing in the index, and the newsstand can be a month behind.

I'll look again today: Fourwheeler, fourrunner.

Even I can remember that...

Good luck with it!

Robert

TrooperII
02-14-2010, 04:10 PM
This issue.

WrenchMonkey
02-14-2010, 06:38 PM
Wow, that really really looks like a subaru forester...

Robert

Coppertop
02-14-2010, 07:27 PM
Hmm, interesting different covers..:confused:
Picked this issue(APRIL) up at Walmart forest park today.
http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd335/xjwheeling/trailbox010.jpg

Kinda disspointed, no Cherokees made the cut.:(

Nick

TrooperII
02-14-2010, 08:12 PM
i have a subscription so that be why there is a different cover.:confused:

KargoMaster
02-14-2010, 09:40 PM
I'm with Nick... mine has that stuff on it, but store bought to vote for Mike...

I don't like it when the Magazines that have different store/subscription versions.... but whatever...

Very nice Mike... you're on your way now... the Yeti looks so virginal in that pic in the mag...

carwash
02-14-2010, 10:03 PM
Yes, that poser pic is weak as hell... it didn't even have exhaust on it in that pic... that's how fresh it was.

Thanks for the votes guys... vote often! I will buy up every stack i can get my hands on. It will take the better part of 1000 votes to get in.

The subscription cover has teh GayRunner on it, the newstand has the other one.

mckeddie
02-14-2010, 11:26 PM
i went to buy it today, some guy had just grabbed the last one. i told him if he was going to buy it he better mail in a vote for #11. he looked at me funny. i'm going to try a couple other stores tommorrow.

94Dodge Truggy
02-14-2010, 11:31 PM
Hmm, interesting different covers..:confused:
Picked this issue(APRIL) up at Walmart forest park today.
http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd335/xjwheeling/trailbox010.jpg

Kinda disspointed, no Cherokees made the cut.:(

Nick

Looks like a campbell buggy in the lower right corner. Nice!

WrenchMonkey
02-14-2010, 11:33 PM
The subscription cover has teh GayRunner on it, the newstand has the other one.

I know the one I saw didn't. If it had said "Top Truck" right on the cover, I'da bought it...

I will find one.

Or two...

Robert

mckeddie
02-15-2010, 11:59 AM
Looks like a campbell buggy in the lower right corner. Nice!

coleworx, that's camerons old rig.

carwash
02-15-2010, 12:06 PM
That is the fat girl, repainted...

actually it may be back to the original orange and silver now.

Ballots need to be to them by March 15, that's not much time really!!!

tree_bashed_sammy
02-15-2010, 01:51 PM
u got my vote mailed it today

carwash
02-15-2010, 02:22 PM
Thanks man, good to meet you the other day!!

redcj3a
02-15-2010, 03:34 PM
I stopped at the Kroger magazine rack this morning for this issue. They don't have it yet. As soon as I find the right issue, I'll send a vote in for you also.

Good luck with the voting and the eventual competition.

John

carwash
02-15-2010, 03:35 PM
Thanks a lot John!!

94Dodge Truggy
02-15-2010, 03:49 PM
coleworx, that's camerons old rig.

Thats right! I knew it was c somethin.

BiggDaddy
02-15-2010, 11:05 PM
Picked up a copy from Wal-mart in Sidney last night. I'll be sending in the votes tomorrow! Good luck.

BiggDaddy

carwash
02-15-2010, 11:05 PM
Thanks! Can't find them down here yet....

mckeddie
02-15-2010, 11:38 PM
Thanks! Can't find them down here yet....

i'll be sending my vote for you and roger tommorrow. found a magazine tonight finally. anyone know the guy from swanton?

carwash
02-15-2010, 11:43 PM
What number is he?

KargoMaster
02-16-2010, 12:01 AM
3... the rockwell/one-ton hybrid axles...

yellowjacket
02-16-2010, 10:17 AM
sent 2 out today

carwash
02-16-2010, 10:20 AM
Thanks Rob!!!!

BIGRAM
02-17-2010, 12:06 PM
50 Miles, 3 citiies and 8 stores later, I finally found the mag. Hell I don't even know you but good luck.

Your vote is in the mail.!!

itbrokeagain
02-17-2010, 12:55 PM
That mag was hard to find. I posted this on NAXJA too. Figured it cant hurt.

sarge
02-17-2010, 01:11 PM
heading out for lunch and going to check the area for as many copies as I can find ..... go figure , I let my subscription expire last year......

When is the event Mike ? you and Kirby doing it ?

carwash
02-17-2010, 01:40 PM
Much appreciated everyone!!! I won't disappoint, i promise.

Event is second week of June, 7-11 i believe....

tjjeepjeep
02-17-2010, 08:43 PM
I got the last 3 from Barnes & Noble in Kenwood...in the mail soon.

Also picked up the Jan/Feb Crawl ... go me!

carwash
02-17-2010, 09:17 PM
You guys rule, thanks a lot!!!

eighty3bronco
02-17-2010, 11:37 PM
I would love to but I can't find a mag to send in my vote:mad: :mad:

carwash
02-18-2010, 02:02 AM
keep looking, official release date to newsstands is actually Feb 18th, so some stores won't put it out until then.

Bear Chow
02-18-2010, 11:22 AM
Took three stores to find the damn mag, but I mailed my vote today. Good luck Mike.

carwash
02-18-2010, 11:27 AM
Thanks a lot, Paul. I really appreciate it.

98tjls
02-18-2010, 02:03 PM
You got my vote Mike! I will tell sean and Pete as well to send their vote in! Good luck... Let me know if you need a pit guy....lol

jwend
02-18-2010, 09:52 PM
Got every mag they had at walmart.. then every mag they had at kroger. cashier ask if i had a offroad problem!!! ha you'll get those vote's bud.
The only problem i had i cant see that ramsey 12000lb winch huh must have been a blurry pic!

redcj3a
02-18-2010, 10:47 PM
Finally voted. Magazine found at the Walmart in Oxford last night. Mailed today.

Good luck.

John

carwash
02-19-2010, 12:42 AM
thanks again!!

Nuts
02-19-2010, 08:04 PM
Finally voted. Magazine found at the Walmart in Oxford last night. Mailed today.

Good luck.

John
I thought that closed???

We're heading out now and I'll pick up a copy so I can vote, good luck!

carwash
02-20-2010, 04:20 AM
Awesome, thanks everyone. I'm picking up every copy i can find here in Denver.

85jeepn
02-21-2010, 06:10 AM
Hey Carwash I think it's awsome you made the cut. I followed your build on this and thought you did a great job and was a bit jealous (alot jealous). Anyways congratulations and my balot went out yesterday in the mail with you in the number one position. Congratulations again and good luck to you.

dan
02-23-2010, 10:33 PM
picked up 6 copies today at walmart in middletown ballots are in the mailbox goodluck carwash

carwash
02-24-2010, 09:01 AM
Damn Dan.... 6 copies, thanks a lot!!!

I hope this happens, would be the coolest thing ever.

sidekickproject
02-24-2010, 09:17 AM
went out and bought some copys at the walmarts around my town..
all the votes are in the box

carwash
02-24-2010, 02:11 PM
Thanks a lot!

gothodgie
04-05-2010, 10:08 PM
Did you hear anything yet ?

:beers:

carwash
04-05-2010, 10:10 PM
nope... waiting waiting... no one has gotten a call, so that's good at least. should know late this week or early next week.

gothodgie
04-05-2010, 10:15 PM
nope... waiting waiting... no one has gotten a call, so that's good at least. should know late this week or early next week.

hope you get the call... love to see a local guy out there...

You gonna try and get the rear stir in if you get the call?

carwash
04-05-2010, 10:17 PM
Of course... rear steer should be in within a few weeks... gonna work on it alot at nights this week...

I have a huge laundry list of **** to get done....

carwash
04-08-2010, 02:17 PM
Got the call... I'm in.

Top vote getter overall, with 691 votes.

Thanks to all that voted for me... I need to get busy!

I won't dissapoint, I promise.

tinbeater
04-08-2010, 02:26 PM
Got the call... I'm in.

Top vote getter overall, with 691 votes.

Thanks to all that voted for me... I need to get busy!

I won't dissapoint, I promise.

Its a little late for April fools isnt it.:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

tjjeepjeep
04-08-2010, 02:30 PM
Awesome news Mike! Congrats! Keep us posted...

KennyTJ
04-08-2010, 02:42 PM
Awesome!!! Congrats!

:beers:

KargoMaster
04-08-2010, 03:16 PM
Woohoooo!!! That rocks...

I'm already thinking of a few things to get/bring...

carwash
04-08-2010, 03:26 PM
get some hip waders.... hahahaha

94Dodge Truggy
04-08-2010, 03:56 PM
you need me to trailer out the spare parts? u got some core stickers? CONGRATS! :beers:

carwash
04-08-2010, 04:30 PM
Ha, hell yeah, bring one of everything.

I am looking for a long trailer to borrow... anybody?

Bear Chow
04-08-2010, 04:45 PM
WoW, What a cool great experience you have ahead of you.

Grats.

yellowjacket
04-08-2010, 04:55 PM
sweet!
were we voting for " longest time to build?" , or " best dressed asian chick"????

congrats! better stock up on cheap heims.... and brute force u-joints!

94Dodge Truggy
04-08-2010, 05:09 PM
enclosed trailer or open gooseneck? You need a semi or diesel pusher setup.

gothodgie
04-08-2010, 05:16 PM
that's awesome Mike...
Have a great time
Congrats
:beers:
:beers:

biggin69
04-08-2010, 07:42 PM
Congrats Mike!:beers:

Waffle
04-08-2010, 07:44 PM
Congrats! Keep from breaking and you've got a shot! Half the field isn't capable from what I've seen. Maybe Scott at Sunfire can help with some advice. Hell, at least Warthog isn't in it! :beers:

I see FatGirl is in finally.....this could get interesting.

BiggDaddy
04-08-2010, 08:42 PM
Congrats Mike! Hopefully we can catch you on the Outdoor Channel in about 5 years when they start showing replays from 2010.

BiggDaddy

RuffedUpXJ
04-08-2010, 10:25 PM
Congrats CW, looks of work paid off. Remember when you were trying to sell it?

So anyone notice how the dude from Guam is going to get to Hollister? That in it's self is crazy.

carwash
04-08-2010, 10:32 PM
And I would still sell it, for the right price!

Yea, the guam guy is nutty! I hope he makes it!

Coppertop
04-10-2010, 10:32 PM
Congrats....:beers:

Nick

dan
04-10-2010, 11:46 PM
congrats carwash when do you head out i know i read it but forgot, give it alot of new beauty marks while your out there

carwash
04-11-2010, 09:38 PM
Thanks! Be leaving a little over 7 weeks. Not much time to get the laundry list of crap done that i have to do.

JeffK5
04-21-2010, 10:20 PM
One thing off the list.. a little rear steer pron!

carwash
04-21-2010, 10:28 PM
Sweet, thanks man.

Ha, you left that bearing off there... I need to hit the HF and get me a new bearing block and puller... mine has disappeared.

Wont be using that bearing and need to replace that seal that's behind it as well. Using the hubs off the current axle, as I know they work well.

94Dodge Truggy
05-11-2010, 02:16 PM
Hey post up a pic of the improved tire and axle combo for the Carwash voters. Got enough motor for the event with the new unsprung weight?

carwash
05-11-2010, 02:51 PM
Still waiting on wheels... Staz is known to not be the fastest working man in the biz... But here are some pics of stuff going on right now....

Rear steer all but buttoned down and done. These pics are a couple days old, so stuff is further along than this. I'm hammering about 15 hours a day on the rig now.

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Shop_Projects/Off_Road_Projects/Yeti_Rear_Steer/P1090964.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Shop_Projects/Off_Road_Projects/Yeti_Rear_Steer/P1090948.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Shop_Projects/Off_Road_Projects/Yeti_Rear_Steer/P1090947.jpg

Is this bad?

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Toy_Box/Carwash/Misc/xCrap/P1090880.jpg

Here be the tires

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Toy_Box/Carwash/Misc/54_Claws/photo_7.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Toy_Box/Carwash/Misc/54_Claws/photo_14.jpg

carwash
05-11-2010, 02:51 PM
and yeah, motor should be fine... i have gearing for days.

yellowjacket
05-11-2010, 03:12 PM
wow. those are some tires, now! i wondered if you would change those out. most ttc guys show up with differant sneakers than they were voted in with. good thing, too. stover said the tank trap is gonna be different and more dificult than ever before. although from the pics ive seen it was rough enough before!

i see max has found hiself a hiding place. i wonder if i can hide myself in one before your road trip. hmmmm.......

yellowjacket
05-11-2010, 03:14 PM
you might consider "tear off" dirt bike goggles for some of the events.

RuffedUpXJ
05-11-2010, 03:21 PM
Tear off would be nice for the Tank Trap and the mud course if you are in that for long enough to have time to tear them off.

When is your leaving date?

Also, can beat the marketing you will get for Sigma, make sure whoever is your host will be ready for a lot more traffic.

gothodgie
05-11-2010, 07:40 PM
Looking great Mike...

Who is going as your co-pilot? They better be working on their cardio. From what i have been watching on the outdoor channel it looks like you need to be in good shape too.

Maybe we will get to see ya on the show. To bad it might take the outdoor channel 2 or 3 years to air it.

Good luck brother...
:beers:

carwash
05-11-2010, 10:16 PM
Brad Watts (KargoMaster) is my co-dog. Jeff Huddleston is going along as well. It's a good crew, that's for sure.

JeffK5
05-11-2010, 10:28 PM
And I'm damn happy I'm getting a chance to tag along..

Jeff

94Dodge Truggy
05-12-2010, 08:56 AM
You cutting the tires a bit for better bite? Looks great! Good luck at the challenge!

tjjeepjeep
05-12-2010, 09:10 AM
That would be kickin to be able to go. Do you need another wench (note spelling) to go? ha

Be sure to keep us updated and take pics.

carwash
05-12-2010, 10:59 AM
Some awesome sway bar install happened past couple nights, all Brad's brainchild. It looks like it was there since the thing was built... thanks man.

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Toy_Box/Carwash/Misc/Yeti_TTC_Prep/P1090988.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Toy_Box/Carwash/Misc/Yeti_TTC_Prep/P1090989.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Toy_Box/Carwash/Misc/Yeti_TTC_Prep/P1090990.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Toy_Box/Carwash/Misc/Yeti_TTC_Prep/P1090977.jpg

carwash
05-12-2010, 11:15 AM
No need to cut the tires I don't think. They hook up pretty well. Will see i guess.

Finished up the rear steering carriage last night. I must say that I'm very happy with it. shouldn't go anywhere. the tube is .250 wall and the plate is .375. Beef.

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Shop_Projects/Off_Road_Projects/Yeti_Rear_Steer/rearSteer084.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Shop_Projects/Off_Road_Projects/Yeti_Rear_Steer/rearSteer083.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Shop_Projects/Off_Road_Projects/Yeti_Rear_Steer/rearSteer082.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Shop_Projects/Off_Road_Projects/Yeti_Rear_Steer/rearSteer081.jpg

Keyed the steering ram mounts, in case those bolts decide to loosen at all...

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Shop_Projects/Off_Road_Projects/Yeti_Rear_Steer/rearSteer080.jpg

KargoMaster
05-12-2010, 05:21 PM
Mickey Thompson sends out 46's to those on 1-tons, and 54's to the Rockwell guys... I don't care if you're a fan of MT, or Baja Claws or not... "free" tires to all the competitors for this event (even naming the 54's "Baja Claw TTC") put MT pretty high on my "That's Fu***n' Awesome" list...

The 54's were new last year with an improved tread over the few-year-old 46 design... Those guys running the 46's seem to be cutting, those running 54's... not so much.

I'm honored to be in the passenger seat (you better believe that I'll jump with one simple "out" from CW...)

Words cannot describe my excitement.

The new fab on the rear steer is sick. Pics just don't do it justice.

carwash
05-12-2010, 05:43 PM
This tire in this size works. The 46 does not. It's not even really the same tire. If i had fears of it not performing, I wouldn't be running them, that's for sure. Now that I have been moving them around the shop for two weeks, they really aren't that big anymore to me. They feel like a 44 to me, i dunno.

We will do our best to keep you in the rig at all times Brad...

Thanks for the props on the rear axle steering fab, i'm beyond happy with it. It's one of my most favorite creations now.

WrenchMonkey
05-13-2010, 12:41 AM
Finished up the rear steering carriage last night. I must say that I'm very happy with it. shouldn't go anywhere. the tube is .250 wall and the plate is .375. Beef.

Jay-sus. That axle looks like it weighs most of what my whole rig would...

That's a whole different class of "big dogs" that you're running with.

Pretty impressive, man.

Good luck with it!

Robert

carwash
05-13-2010, 01:25 AM
that axle is probably 700 pounds or so... add 209# per tire and probably 50# per wheel, and i have about 2000 pounds unsprung weight at each end...

blazerbrad
05-13-2010, 08:32 AM
Just try to make sure you have time to do some test runs and get some practice in, especially with the rear steer. I've watched every TTC on video there is and it's pretty obvious, at least to me, the guys who have a decent amount of seat time in the current setup on the rigs and those who don't.

carwash
05-13-2010, 08:53 AM
Won't get much rear steer seat time... sucks but it is what it is. but it's not like I have to use it. Need to be careful with it... a guy rolled in the tank trap last year due to lack of recentering, etc.

nshefbuch
05-13-2010, 10:27 AM
are you going to run limiting straps? and when do you leave?

carwash
05-13-2010, 11:01 AM
yes running straps, just not here yet. needed new ones for new mounting point configuration.

leave on June 3rd, about 4-5am ish.

tjjeepjeep
05-13-2010, 12:08 PM
leave on June 3rd, about 4-5am ish.

tick tick tick :D

94Dodge Truggy
05-13-2010, 01:45 PM
I will take care of the shop while you are out. No problem! :rolleyes:

carwash
05-13-2010, 03:01 PM
thanks man, my tools are gonna be lonely...

Bear Chow
05-13-2010, 03:06 PM
There looks like a lot of tire scrub on the shocks. Has that been corrected? I'ld pack spacers and long studs just in case. Looks great. Grats!

carwash
05-13-2010, 03:08 PM
yeah, rig is gonna be wider now. the tire scrub was actually very minor... the bogger outer lugs just barely flubbed at full flex... I wont get that kind of flex in the rear anymore as well with the addition of the sway bar...

rockwells and longer studs and wheel spacers dont mix... i'd never trust em.

carwash
05-20-2010, 10:27 AM
Wheels arrived... tires mounted, etc. Took about 4 hours to them all. First one was the worst, then got easier as we went.

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Toy_Box/Carwash/Misc/54_Claws/tires_17.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Toy_Box/Carwash/Misc/54_Claws/tires_26.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Toy_Box/Carwash/Misc/54_Claws/tires_23.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Toy_Box/Carwash/Misc/54_Claws/tires_25.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Toy_Box/Carwash/Misc/54_Claws/tires_30.jpg

And the best part... "Brad, I bet you could fit in one of these tires... Brad, get in that tire man, you gotta!!!"

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Toy_Box/Carwash/Misc/54_Claws/tires_16.jpg

gothodgie
05-20-2010, 11:30 AM
Looks kick **s Mike.... Those are some sweet looking wheels...

You going to be able to get a test run in before you leave for TTC ?

:beers:

carwash
05-20-2010, 11:43 AM
nope, nothing more than wheeling the yard here. should get into hollister mid day on saturday, so will have that afternoon and sunday to do some wheeling there....

jwend
05-20-2010, 11:45 AM
Test run in his back yard!! hahahah he is out of time!!

carwash
05-20-2010, 11:47 AM
Laugh it up ass-bag...

KargoMaster
05-20-2010, 11:54 AM
Ha, nice.... Pirate Salute...

I like this one better...

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Toy_Box/Carwash/Misc/54_Claws/tires_15.jpg

Bigboyky
05-20-2010, 11:58 AM
Looks great man. I'm sure you will make CORE & Union proud!

carwash
05-20-2010, 12:14 PM
I will do my best... make it or break it.

eighty3bronco
05-20-2010, 02:28 PM
watch out for the poision oak Brad!!!:eek:

KargoMaster
05-20-2010, 02:50 PM
Roger that! Pete... I will be wearing light pants and long sleeves for sure.
Might dowse myself in Poison-Oak-B-Gone before and after too!

With the rear steer, we have a plan for the Canyon... I'd love to find the right line at first sight... Heck, I wish they'd let us even TAKE a look...

Dude, I can't wait...

carwash
05-20-2010, 03:02 PM
we have a plan for the Canyon

plan = "dont stop!! go go go go !!!! i dont wanna get out!!! go go go !!!"

eighty3bronco
05-20-2010, 07:02 PM
plan = "dont stop!! go go go go !!!! i dont wanna get out!!! go go go !!!"


have to admit that is funny!!!!

Hope to see some video from this trip!!

98tjls
05-21-2010, 11:41 AM
lmao... to funny Brad... Good luck guys and keep it on at least one tire..



Ha, nice.... Pirate Salute...

I like this one better...

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Toy_Box/Carwash/Misc/54_Claws/tires_15.jpg

94Dodge Truggy
05-21-2010, 01:01 PM
Ever roll a tire down a hill with someone in it? Brad would love that! It is more fun than a rabbit in a carrot patch. :beers:

carwash
05-30-2010, 09:53 PM
Looking for a nice small generator to borrow to have at the pits at Top Truck. Anyone have one they want to lend to a good cause? I will treat it like it's my own....

mike shelton
05-31-2010, 02:12 PM
i got one, you come get it... lol. mike

carwash
06-01-2010, 01:27 AM
Think i have procured one for the trip... thanks tho!

gothodgie
06-03-2010, 12:35 AM
You still leaving tomorrow?
Good luck out there and don't have too much fun...:D
Hope to see ya on the outdoor channel sooner than later...
Have a safe trip bro's...
Chris
:beers:

JeffK5
06-03-2010, 04:23 AM
Yep, where pull'n out about 4:30 -5 this morning ... no sleep till Denver.

eighty3bronco
06-03-2010, 12:44 PM
good luck everyone!!! hope to see good pics and maybe a video

RuffedUpXJ
06-03-2010, 01:25 PM
good luck everyone!!! hope to see good pics and maybe a video

Good luck Mike, I have been watching the recaps they have on ODC and it seems to get more gnarly eevery year and there are 2 years back so I can't imagine this year's

carwash
06-04-2010, 03:48 AM
made it to denver... 19 hours-ish.

RuffedUpXJ
06-04-2010, 09:17 AM
Hows the weather? Any nasty storms along the way?

carwash
06-04-2010, 10:05 AM
sunny the whole way once past louisville. 80s and perfect.

yellowjacket
06-04-2010, 02:35 PM
are you going to continue to san franscico since youll be so close? that buggy would make a FABULOUS parade float!!!!!!!!!!!

:eek:

itbrokeagain
06-05-2010, 10:57 AM
Good luck Mike, I have been watching the recaps they have on ODC and it seems to get more gnarly eevery year and there are 2 years back so I can't imagine this year's

When are they on? All I ever seem to see anymore is hunting

itbrokeagain
06-05-2010, 11:00 AM
made it to denver... 19 hours-ish.

I bet I-70 was a blast up that mountain......

Stop by Slee off-road in Golden. Good guys.

BIGRAM
06-05-2010, 12:38 PM
When are they on? All I ever seem to see anymore is hunting

Usually on Mondays a couple times a night.

RuffedUpXJ
06-08-2010, 10:05 AM
Yeah Monday night is their "Geico open Road Monday" night.

4:00 PM: Roll With It - Silly show about an average guy learnign about trucks.
4:30 PM: Baja Unlimited - About Baja sytle racing and later in the year they cover the Baja 100 and 500.
5:00 PM: Top Truck Challenge - I think they are on the 17th TTC now.
5:30 PM: Ride To Adventure: Extreme - Can be cool they do have ride along with trucks/Jeeps
6:00 PM: Destination Polaris - They higlight a OHV park of some sort with Polaris advertisment built in.
6:30 PM: Fisher's ATV World - They also visit OHV parks and do testing on all kinds of products.

Then they repeat the shows in their "Polaris Motorsports Monday"

Monday
7:00 PM: Roll With It
7:30 PM: Baja Unlimited
8:00 PM: Top Truck Challenge
8:30 PM: Ride To Adventure: Extreme
9:00 PM: Destination Polaris

Tuesday schedule is a replay of the orginal early Monday shows just liek the later monday is the same shows as earlier in the day.

Tuesday
12:00 AM: Top Truck Challenge
12:30 AM: Destination Polaris
1:00 AM: Baja Unlimited
1:30 AM: Baja Unlimited
2:00 AM: Fisher's ATV World
2:30 AM: Ride To Adventure: Extreme




Anyways, best of luck to you guys. And i hope you got some one at home to answer some emails or atleast make sure your server doesn't crash with all the advertisement the Sigma Motorsports will get.

RuffedUpXJ
06-09-2010, 04:17 PM
How is it going out there Mike? I know the tow test and maybe the frame twister were today. How ya holding up? I imagine you can't say how you fininshed but is it fun?