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10-01-2003, 01:41 PM
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Hummer Messiah
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Great rig!!! By any chance will you be out on the trail when we're there?
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10-04-2003, 09:40 PM
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I feel the need to clarify and stress a couple things for those who haven't run the Rubicon.
First of all, some of the pics displayed by the newer non-H2 members are on the more extreme portions of the trail -- you will be able to bypass much of the extreme parts.
Secondly, running the trail from Tahoe to Observation point is nowhere near as difficult as some of what you'll find if you run the entire trail -- it doesn't even come close. Going from the Tahoe staging area down to Rubicon Springs and back is a bit better...but still not as difficult as other parts of the trail.
That said, I encourage you to give it a shot. I'm no Rubicon trail expert by any means, but I did run it a couple months ago with my "luxury-rice-burner" with some friends of mine.
My tips:
1- expect damage. expecially to your rocker panels, rear quarter panels and possibly your front quarter panels. You could ding a door or two. The H2 is pretty wide and parts of the trail are pretty narrow (with no bypass).
2- bring spare parts. an extra tie-rod, axle, CV joint, driveshaft might be required. Extra valve stems for your tires might come in handy too.
3- get as much armor/protection as you can on your undercarriage.
You'll have a blast as long as you go in ready for the possibility of carnage.
Have fun.
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10-08-2003, 06:55 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by DennisAJC:
Loppy,
I respect that, you may be correct. But just surf around. Mabye you'll understand.
As for hiding behind the key board well...check my posts...I'll invite you too.
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Well, I don't see myself in Canada anytime soon. However if I were to be lucky enough to find myself in your neck of the woods, I would be excited by the prospect of some lively discussion and malted beverages. Weather it's true in your case or not, my statement remains the same. Being a tough guy behind a keyboard is pointless and rediculous. We've all seen them come and go. I myself and not afraid of physical confrontation and am well equipped to perform what is necessary. But I do not cross bridges before they appear. You sound like a very intellegent person, I'm sure you realize the waste of bandwidth it is to talk about fighting on the internet. 
I will say this in your defense. There is some very moronic and worthless trash that frequent the Pirate BB. Myself and my friends, who have been on that board since it incepted have had to deal with them too. I did not see the Pirate BB thread that started the flame war, but I can completely understand why you reacted to what I can immagine was less than thoughful comments. But please, do not automatically associate such mindless imbosils with us and the other guys who posted up and wanted to wheel with guys here. We were and continue to be honest and sincere. We're not unlike the crowd here at all. We just choose other brands of vehicle. The key word here is choose.
So there it is. I hope you find it in your heart to understand where I am comming from and we can all let this go and have some fun on the trail. I know I'm ready!
One more thing. You mentioned you're in the Sacramento area on business here and then. Don't hesitate to contact me. We can share beer or throw down. I'd prefer the former, but either is fine by me.  We can even run up the hill and run the Con. Hell, you can even drive my junk, if you think you can handle being seen in it. (that was a joke! hahaha...)
Cheers,
Jeff
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10-02-2003, 12:58 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Keith,
thanks for all of your help. I know that we'd really appreciate someone with experience on the 'con being there.
How's the fishing up there?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
It is pretty good. Last weekend we caught a couple of 6-8 inchers with a club guys son. It looks like RPS is trying to plan a run for that weekend. In all liklihood we will be camped at Loon in the grounds just before the spillway...at least that is where tow rigs will be 
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10-01-2003, 08:54 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by DRTYFN:
I am talking with my buddies about when we will actually get up there, where we'll stay Friday and when we'll hit the trail Saturday. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
If I can help at all feel free to email me at kstrongsyj@yahoo.com
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09-22-2003, 08:45 PM
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Hmm, depending on my schedule I may be intersted. I'd like to see those pics though...
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09-30-2003, 08:50 PM
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Drtyfn you won't be taking the H2 thru the little sluice but there is a bypass for that but even so it is a hard trail and you had better be prepared for body damage. there are some spots that are pretty narrow.
Dan
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09-22-2003, 09:57 PM
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Airing down
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09-22-2003, 10:06 PM
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Observation Point
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10-05-2003, 01:37 PM
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I glad to see this thread still going, and to also see the continued support from Wheelers no mater what brand rig.
Kudos to all!
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09-22-2003, 10:07 PM
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Taking a Bath
[ photo removed - please contact me with any questions - jrosoff@h2source.com ]
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[This message was edited by Jason on 10-01-03 at 05:56 PM.]
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09-30-2003, 07:47 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by kdio:
Taking a Bath
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Why are you driving your greasy rig into a pristine Miller Lake? 
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09-23-2003, 05:37 AM
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Hummer Authority
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Oh man.....I'm soooo jealous!!!!
I've got to get a legendary mythical monster at one of my runs...how does Brian do it?????
I'm very proud of Brian. I met him at our Pismo event and he's gone back north and undertaken the task of launching his own club too. Just so everyone know...Brian is putting together a Northern California Hummer group. I'd call it a Hummer "club"...but that naming denotes another club of sorts.
Anyone living in Northern Calif. or related areas should contact Brian and get on his club email list.....or did ya just buy that beast to look pretty in your driveway????
Here's the man himself at our Pismo event
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10-07-2003, 03:06 AM
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Please post killer video for those who coulden't make it.
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10-06-2003, 10:05 PM
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You know......we didnt come in here and start cussing and throwing attitude at you....we were polite and most of us offered to help you guys in some way, with both running the trail and EDUCATION on how imprtant it is to preserve the Rubicon Trail. If you guys think you are so above the people of the PBB, why would you stoop to that level?
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10-08-2003, 01:39 AM
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kinda related, a group of suburu's went through the con a little bit back, honest!
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10-08-2003, 01:28 PM
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I could not have said it better than Brandon, Fullsize, Keith or hognose have. My hat's off to you guys as well!
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10-15-2003, 09:09 PM
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Hummer Messiah
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For those of you planning on going to the Rubicon, whether it be this weekend(hopefully) or some time in the future, bookmark this site:
http://www.rubicon-trail.com/Rubicon/index.html
It's a great source of info.
Meeting Friday at Loon lake trailhead at around 1pm. Then wheeling up to Spider lake to camp for the night.
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10-07-2003, 04:23 PM
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Hummer Messiah
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Buckeye,
You've inspired me to dig up my "Best of Van Halen"
Be cruising today to Panama!
He ain't heavy.....
He's ma HUMMER baby!
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"Give a guy a Civic, he thinks he has a Ferrari.
So is true with yours...Give it up! It`s not a Hummer."
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10-07-2003, 08:30 PM
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Hummer Messiah
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Now that's a photo made in Heaven.
He ain't heavy.....
He's ma HUMMER baby!
03 NUDE Pewter Lux H2
03 Dressed Range Rover
"Give a guy a Civic, he thinks he has a Ferrari.
So is true with yours...Give it up! It`s not a Hummer."
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