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Horto22
Member Since: 11 Feb 2007
Location: Melbourne
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Simon
Good to hear your happy with the D3 Simon, as I have 2 weeks to wait for mine and look forward to getting it off road to see how she goes.
Cheers Horto
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 18th Feb 2007 12:17 pm |
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PCH
Member Since: 12 Jan 2005
Location: Anywhere but work
Posts: 812
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Hi All Melbournites.
I rang up Parks Victoria to ask about updated information on the map I previously attached showing the fire restricted areas they tell me it has been updated and is below.
The good news over the telephone conversation with Parks Vic was that the restricted area where we want to go sounds like it is not restricted now.
http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/resources/mr...losure.pdf
The area that our trip will be in is just south of Eildon lake and running into the Big River area (East of Rubicon).
So to recap who is coming based on this thread:
1. PCH
2. RSP
3. TDMP
4. REDDISCO
5. Simon_Arch1 (maybe)
6. SKP
7. SKP's mate
8. Bigtoe (added 5/3/07)
The plan is to meet at Healesville (opposite the GRAND HOTEL @ 270 Maroondah Highway, Healesville) @ 8.45am with a start time at 9.00am on Sunday 25th March 07. We will then head over the Black Spur up to Eildon.
If you have a UHF radio please bring it along we can use Channel 20 to start with.
If you have recovery gear please bring it along if you can safely contain it in the back including air compressor. I'll bring along the following: 9m 8000kg snatch strap, 20m winch extension strap, pulley, tree trunk protector, bottle jack, jacking plate, air compressor, 9500lb winch and 30m cable is on the front, rated shackles, small shovel, tyre repair kit etc... Hopefully none will be needed.
Please fuel up prior to meeting to save wasting time.
Lunch and snacks for your family.
I'll keep you posted if anything changes.
Regards,
Chris 2011 Discovery 4 (MY12) SDV6 HSE with General Grabber AT's, Traxide Aux Battery system, custom rear drawers and Autosafe half height cargo barrier
Gone - 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9.5XP Winch, IPF D/Lights, Cooper STT's, LR Raised Air Intake, Traxide aux battery system, custom drawers and half height Autosafe cargo barrier, Mitchell Bros 4x4 tow hitch
Last edited by PCH on 5th Mar 2007 3:20 am. Edited 2 times in total
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| 19th Feb 2007 6:27 am |
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White Disco
Member Since: 15 Jan 2007
Location: Gondwana. It's raining. We'll All be roon'd.
Posts: 1463
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Can confirm definite starter 08:45 opp Grand Hotel Maroondah Hwy Healesville.
Should be a good day. Hope for rain in the week before to add to the fun  .
Any more takers? The more the merrier. 
Cheers,
David. Did you think I would leave you crying,
When there's room in my D3 for 7,
Climb in here Joe we'll soon be flying,
I can go just as fast with 7.
2005 TDV6 S with Terrain Response (& all that entails), Tasmods (gorn). 2008 TDV6 HSE (gone). A Dark Side umbrella (here) & car (here).
Volkswagen Golf (SWMBO's)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO22SHOMSAH)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO19SHOMSAH)
4 BMW's (Stents, not the silly cars)
Formerly RED DISCO
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| 2nd Mar 2007 12:07 am |
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Bigtoe
Member Since: 20 Apr 2006
Location: Latrobe Valley VIC
Posts: 8
 
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If you accept lurkers, my family and I are there. Should be a good day.. Woohoo first post! 'Cos we drive the same cars, does that mean you'll hang it on me instead of the car????  See you there. Stef...
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| 4th Mar 2007 7:15 am |
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White Disco
Member Since: 15 Jan 2007
Location: Gondwana. It's raining. We'll All be roon'd.
Posts: 1463
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Welcome aboard Big Toe ,
If You drive a Disco3 Mate; there aint much to hang on You.  
Not lurkers Mate You're now D3 drivers. Proud & permagrinning. 
See You & the Fam there.
Cheers,
David. Did you think I would leave you crying,
When there's room in my D3 for 7,
Climb in here Joe we'll soon be flying,
I can go just as fast with 7.
2005 TDV6 S with Terrain Response (& all that entails), Tasmods (gorn). 2008 TDV6 HSE (gone). A Dark Side umbrella (here) & car (here).
Volkswagen Golf (SWMBO's)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO22SHOMSAH)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO19SHOMSAH)
4 BMW's (Stents, not the silly cars)
Formerly RED DISCO
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| 4th Mar 2007 11:02 am |
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PCH
Member Since: 12 Jan 2005
Location: Anywhere but work
Posts: 812
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Okay D3'ers,
I had a look at the "Rooftop" maps for Eildon and Big River and came up with a route which should be interesting (with nice views and reasonable tracks).
In summary the route starts from Healsville - Eildon - Mt Terrible - Big River - Camberville (along Marysville-Woods Pt Rd) - Reefton (or your choice to go to Marysville). I'll be heading back via Reefton.
Start 9.00am and finish 5.00pm (at Camberville along Marysville-Woods Pt Rd)
Hopefully if you have maps of the area you can trace out where I plan to go.
1. From Healesville head over the Black Spur to Eildon.
2. Turn right at the Eildon-Jamesion Rd and follow this road for quite a few kms.
3. Turn left into Gap Tk and then onto Pinnacle Tk which will take us up to a northerly mountain view. Continue on Pinnacle Tk until we meet with Taylor's Ck Tk.
4. Take the right on Taylor's Ck Tk to then join up at Eildon-Jamesion Rd again.
5. Turn left onto Eildon-Jamesion Rd and continue to Newans Tk.
6. Turn right onto Newman's Tk. I've been on this track before and it is pretty easy going if you have a 4WD. Follow this Tk until we reach Mt Terrible Tk and the Fire Tower. This is a good point for a nice 360 degree view and maybe a good point for lunch and a group photo or two.
7. Follow Mt Terrible Tk and then join with Hope Tk which will then run into Big River Rd.
8. Turn left onto Big River Rd and follow it until Snowy Rd.
9. Turn left into Snowy Rd and continue onto Little Ck Tk which then runs into Morris Tk. Turn left onto Morris Tk which then runs into Warburton-Wood Pts Road.
10. Turn right onto the Warburton-Wood Pts Road and head back to Reefton or Marysville. I'll be heading back to Reefton/Yarra Junction rather than going back to Marysville/Healsville.
I've picked Tk's that I haven't travelled on (except for Newman Tk) rather than doing an old route. This always has risks with condition of tracks and level of difficulty. As a group if anyone is really not keen to contiue on a Tk due to difficulty then either we will decide on a different route to try to arrive at the same place or rethink the route.
With the above route there is a way to "cut and run" if we are running out of time. At point 7. above we can turn right onto Big River Rd and go past Enoch Pt instead of going left and this will take us out to the Eildon-Jamesion Rd again. I have done this in the past and Big River Rd is an easy Rd.
Let me know if you are okay with this route.
By the way I think we limit the group to 7-8 cars otherwise it will become to big a group for a day trip.
Chris 2011 Discovery 4 (MY12) SDV6 HSE with General Grabber AT's, Traxide Aux Battery system, custom rear drawers and Autosafe half height cargo barrier
Gone - 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9.5XP Winch, IPF D/Lights, Cooper STT's, LR Raised Air Intake, Traxide aux battery system, custom drawers and half height Autosafe cargo barrier, Mitchell Bros 4x4 tow hitch
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| 5th Mar 2007 3:14 am |
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simon_arch1
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne Australia
Posts: 502
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Chris - have still got this day in my diary, but having just moved house, and being away the follow-ing w/end, not holding my breath... but - sounds like a great route!
Much of the country will be burnt out, but that in itself will be interesting. I know most of that area too - and it should be a great day.
cheers, and thanks,
Simon D3 - Buckingham Blue, SE, TDV6, 06 model; chipped; underbody armour; Mickey Thompson ATZ 275/65-18 AND MAXXIS Bighorn muddies; rear wheel carrier from 4x4intelligence.com; iPOD aux connection! GME 3200 UHF - aerial mounted on wheel carrier  ; LR roof rails/cross bars; Autosafe cargo barrier, Safari Snorkel; Traxide - aux battery; ARB bull bar with Tigerz11 winch; Lightforce 240 XGT driving lights (mitchell bros tow hitch to come)
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| 5th Mar 2007 5:05 am |
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TDMP
Member Since: 16 Jul 2006
Location: South Gippsland
Posts: 511
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hi Chris - I am a definite starter.
Thanks for taking the time to organise this trip - much appreciated.
Can I make one request? Can we make the start/meeting point the Black Spurr Inn at Narbethong? I will be coming "over the top" via Warburton, so if we meet in Healesville I'll have to "double back" over the Black Spur.
Narbethong is only 15mins from Healesville, and the pub (Inn) has a large car-park where we can all meet and greet. Its also very 4WD friendly, does a great brekky and good coffee.
(My other motive is that, I stayed/ate/drank there this weekend past, and as it was so good I will be staying there again this coming Saturday night. If we meet there, I can get an extra 15mins sleep!).
What do you think? Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent.
Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent.
Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil?
Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?
(Epicurus BC 341-270)
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| 18th Mar 2007 9:45 pm |
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PCH
Member Since: 12 Jan 2005
Location: Anywhere but work
Posts: 812
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Tristan,
If you are okay with this idea we still meet at Healsville (except for you) and we pick you up on the way (say about 9.15ish). How's that sound.
Goers as far as I know are:
1. PCH
2. RSP
3. TDMP
4. REDDISCO
5. SKP
6. Bigtoe (added 5/3/07)
All details remain the same as previously posted.
Weather forecast states some showers in Melbourne on Saturday so if this gets up into Eildon then the tracks might get some dust reduction.
I'm looking forward to meeting up with everyone and having a great day out. I even put the STT's back on on Saturday night in anticipation so I'm ready to hit the tracks.
BTW, more than happy to organise a trip for everyone.
Chris 2011 Discovery 4 (MY12) SDV6 HSE with General Grabber AT's, Traxide Aux Battery system, custom rear drawers and Autosafe half height cargo barrier
Gone - 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9.5XP Winch, IPF D/Lights, Cooper STT's, LR Raised Air Intake, Traxide aux battery system, custom drawers and half height Autosafe cargo barrier, Mitchell Bros 4x4 tow hitch
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| 18th Mar 2007 11:48 pm |
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TDMP
Member Since: 16 Jul 2006
Location: South Gippsland
Posts: 511
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That’s fine, thanks Chris.
If you try calling me on Ch. 20 I will be ready for you guys at 9.15, and can just tag on to the end of the convoy (I’ll PM you my mobile number. If you are running late just give me a call).
In terms of gear, I will bring the normal recovery kit (strap, tree protector, shovel, shackles, etc). I will also be getting the 9.5k winch fitted on Friday, so will have that also. I also have a rapid tyre deflator and a portable air compressor (that works).
Looking forward to the weekend (fingers crossed for the rain to keep coming!) Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent.
Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent.
Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil?
Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?
(Epicurus BC 341-270)
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| 20th Mar 2007 6:58 am |
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simon_arch1
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne Australia
Posts: 502
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Chris - we're still a maybe for Sunday - we're going camping nr Big River the following weekend, so trying to position it as a good recce trip and we could always pull out at lunch time if necess...
Assume for now that we won't see you - but I'll call you if we are coming - can you emai me your contact details?
- sarch@4x4intelligence.com.au
Thanks,
Simon D3 - Buckingham Blue, SE, TDV6, 06 model; chipped; underbody armour; Mickey Thompson ATZ 275/65-18 AND MAXXIS Bighorn muddies; rear wheel carrier from 4x4intelligence.com; iPOD aux connection! GME 3200 UHF - aerial mounted on wheel carrier ; LR roof rails/cross bars; Autosafe cargo barrier, Safari Snorkel; Traxide - aux battery; ARB bull bar with Tigerz11 winch; Lightforce 240 XGT driving lights (mitchell bros tow hitch to come)
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| 20th Mar 2007 7:16 am |
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Horto22
Member Since: 11 Feb 2007
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 47
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I would be keen to join this trip if any vacancy, just picked up my D3 2 weeks ago so are keen to give it a run off road.
Cheers
Horto
2007 White TDV6 SE with Diff lock.
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| 20th Mar 2007 11:31 am |
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PCH
Member Since: 12 Jan 2005
Location: Anywhere but work
Posts: 812
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Horto,
You are most welcome. It might be a bit muddy if the area has had some rain.
I'm not sure if Bugtoe is still coming. Everyone else has confirmed so the group is 7 with Bigtoe and yourself.
Meet us opposite the Grand Hotel in Healsville at 8.45am Sunday 25th March with a full tank of fuel. We will leave at 9.00am.
I know only 2 of the others on this trip and have done trips with them before so we know what each other are happy to do so hopefully you will be okay with that. I'm personally not into dunking the D3 into 2m deep bog hole full of muddy water and then having to climb out of the window to set up a recovery - this is extreme in my mind and doesn't fill me with much pleasure however tackling a difficult track and pushing the D3's boundarys is more to what I find as fun plus meeting up with a bunch of guys who like to go 4WD'ing and not want to wreck their trucks..
See you Sunday,
Chris 2011 Discovery 4 (MY12) SDV6 HSE with General Grabber AT's, Traxide Aux Battery system, custom rear drawers and Autosafe half height cargo barrier
Gone - 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9.5XP Winch, IPF D/Lights, Cooper STT's, LR Raised Air Intake, Traxide aux battery system, custom drawers and half height Autosafe cargo barrier, Mitchell Bros 4x4 tow hitch
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| 20th Mar 2007 9:57 pm |
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Horto22
Member Since: 11 Feb 2007
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 47
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Thanks Chris
Iwill email you latter in the week if I'm not going to make it, but at this stage looking forward to meeting you and the others on Sunday. I have been on several trip with Simon Arch in our previous D2's so I will know at least one of the group if Simon makes it along, (2 if Carleys coming) 2010 White D4 TDV6 3.0l SE, Rear Diff Lock.
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| 21st Mar 2007 10:35 am |
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Bigtoe
Member Since: 20 Apr 2006
Location: Latrobe Valley VIC
Posts: 8
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PCH,
My family and I will definitely be there with bells on. (Breakdown excluded).
I am also getting the STT's refitted tomorrow in anticipation.
Should be good except for the early start for us...
Cheers
Stef.
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| 22nd Mar 2007 6:58 am |
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