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dxmedia · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 12:30 Post subject: Chapplegate > June 28th

Well the plans for Sat the 28th of June to meet up in Chapple en le Frith then drive down Chaplegate, get to the bottom and try driving back up again Twisted Evil

Once this has been completed possible a quick run up Stanage (I'll confirm if stanage can be driven 'up' before the drive) and back down in the dark (with maybe a break in the fox house pub waiting for it to get dark Wink

The list has been confirmed as

1/ dxmedia
2/ Paul Higgi
3/ K Goodwin
4/ thecraig
5/ :::matski:::
6/ madmike
7/ Twister - unconfirmed but shown interest in the past
8/ Siweb - Passenger
9/ Gary820

If anyone wants to be on a 'stand by list' in case any names drop out, add them to this thread.

Sorry there can't be too many vehicles going since it's going to take most of the day to do the one lane, and 8 can be split into 2 groups of 4 with a few minutes between.

There is very high potential of panel damage, stock vehicles probably won't make it. Recovery gear IS going to be needed and inclometers are going to be giving some hairy readings Twisted Evil

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:::Matski::: · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 13:23 Post subject:

I have waffles, jackall jack and wheel mate, and a kinetic strop.
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dxmedia · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 13:52 Post subject:

I've also waffles a highlift a strop and a pile of shackles... going to try and dig out my chain for using as a highlift winch...

Going to need something to pull that 2.3 frontera up Laughing

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:::Matski::: · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 14:38 Post subject:

He who laughs last..... Laughing

BTW it's Chapel Gate Wink

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dxmedia · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 14:49 Post subject:

Just going on past record - every outing so far, and a tow every time Very Happy

Should all be working now to be honest - new diff up front...

I know the spelling - I'm just a lazy typer Wink

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Twister · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 16:46 Post subject:

Hey guys, that's a definite yes from me Very Happy

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Just so I'm 100% certain which lane you are referring to when you say Chapel Gate, can anyone give me the OS grid ref(s) of both ends, as if it is the one I think it is, then there's another good lane less than a mile away from the top end of it. There is also a gentle but quite scenic lane not far from the top of Stanage edge.
Just thinking I could put a "roadbook" together and make a full day of it. ( Just in case we make Chapel Gate look easy Laughing

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Got some incentive to get that body lift fitted now Cool

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gary820 · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 16:53 Post subject:

got loads of shackles, straps and a kinetic rope plus a towing bridle to go between my recovery points, i also carry tools and i've got onboard air for those wanting to lower tyre pressures, we talking an early start then so we fit it all in? Doesn't it get dark about 10pm in June?
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Twister · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 16:58 Post subject:

Errm, got a 9000lb winch Cool

, and ALL the necessary recovery gear (Personally I don't beleive in kinetic ropes, I've seen too many people taken by surprise with them), 2 Hi-lifts, waffles, shackles etc......
WE WILL ALL GET THRU Laughing

Oh, and a quaility camera that does video - THE most important bit Razz

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:::Matski::: · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 17:01 Post subject:

gary820 · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 17:05 Post subject:

can't wait to see what it's capable of properly, think i might have a little outing somewhere beforehand to make sure everything is set up and all the little faults are sorted, best refit the engine/gearbox armour too!!!
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dxmedia · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 17:11 Post subject:

dxmedia · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 17:14 Post subject:

gary820 · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 17:23 Post subject:

that looks great, hopefully be a good clear day with no problems. should be some great pics too. my ex missus is my passenger so i've got a spotter and someone take my pics who doesn't scare easily!
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Twister · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 17:34 Post subject:

Tis the one I thought. There's also a lane that comes out onto the main road about 100 yards before it. Starts between the houses just under the railway bridge in Chinley.

Starts here

(Turn right at the T junction at the top)

Comes out here

You probably already know it, just thought it would do as a "warm up" Cool

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dxmedia · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 17:55 Post subject: