GTG in South West Missouri?

[run2jeepn]

Since I got my crawler done now. I would to get a GTG sometime soon. Anyone live in or near Springfield, Mo? I've found many great places to crawl in the Springield area. Ozark, Springfield, Nixa, Joplin, Branson or anyone who wants to drive. Lets get something going.:) Hell even if you live in KC or St.L it's only a couple hours away. Lets tear some stuff up.:)

Dez does your group want to come down and Play?

GTG on Oct 18th @ 1:45
Location Springfield, Mo
@ Fassnight park

[Tuffguy]

I will be in Branson November 12th weekend would love to do something that weekend.
I figured it up that will take me a tlt kit to drive up there!
Will bring all my shiznit that weekend, let me know.
Kevin

[run2jeepn]

Looks like it's down to the 21st or 28th for the dates. Tomrrow I will drive around and take pictures of the places to crawl and post them up so everyone can pick 1 or 2 places they would like to crawl.

[run2jeepn]

Here are some pic's of Behind Lowes. I didn't get a Chance to get to the Parks today. It's not a bad place to go. The grass as grown up since list time I was down there. Even the small rocks you see are the size of your head. It's a good spot for 2.2's or Nylints. Supers would get board.;-)
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[run2jeepn]

I can see them.

[run2jeepn]

Looks like Fast night park will be the place to have it. Good for both Supers and 2.2 rigs.

[run2jeepn]

Well I got to get chance to crawl at Fast Night park for about an 45min or so. I broke a front upper link and my battery went dead. So time got cut short. On to pic's There is plenty of room for everyone. Plenty of parking and decent restrooms. If you have kids of famliy coming down it's really a nice park so they will be fine while we are crawling. On to some pic's and I'll have a short vid later tonight.

This first pic just show's about 1/4 of it. Most the water is only a couple of inches deep.
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And now the Carnage. Wasn't much and I already have it fixed for now. Can't really see it. My threaded rod pulled out of the broken Hiem joint. I ended up putting a stock tlt on left over. Ya I broke it when I meant to hit reverse I hit foward and bam off a 9ft cliff into the back and rolled into the water. Took a hard it on that that corner.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/2448000-2448999/2448814_69_full.jpg

[Unholy]

You could head north to Columbia this Saturday!

That rig would probably do well in the super class!

[run2jeepn]

I would but I have to work. Plus money is tight this week.

[run2jeepn]

Well here is Fast Night. I didn't get a chance to even walk the whole thing. Only got about 20ft down. And there was still 100yds lefts to crawl on. Time was cut short after a pretty nefty fall. I thought I was pressing reverse, but I gave it gas. Well it just jumped of the damn rock that was 9ft high onto the creek bank and rolled into the water. I only broke a front upper link. I kept on wheeling. 15min later battery died anyway. Oh and I lost the bottom battery cover off my TQ3. Fixed everything and ready to go back. Here are some pic's and a short Video. It seems I have my Torque twist down to nothing. I can't notice it any.

Video
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...54372546&hl=en

[Stump]

The 21st would be a good weekend for a GTG some of us from J.C. would be able to make it then. My bud Bugman72 used to live down in those parts. It would be a great roadtrip for us and meet some fellow crawlers. We all have 2.2s and that place looks perfect for em. Keep us posted on a date and we will make plans to attend! Here is a pic of my new one. well it looks a little different now with some abuse.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a89/stump_/crawlerpic3.jpg

this is a pic of my first one I built. I will bring it for some creek bashin!
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a89/stump_/capencomp11-12-0510_20051113_956842.jpg

[run2jeepn]

Sorry to tell ya, but it seems I have a Hayride on the 21st With the church. And my wife has to work. So I have to watch my son. I'd take him, but his only 15 weeks old. So the 28th it is. Hopefully you guys can still make.

So the first GTG of Springfield will be on the Oct. 28th @ 1:45
Location: Fassnight Park

I will try to post a map on how to get there.:)

[run2jeepn]

Map from Jeff City. You can just zoom out or in to find your town and the way there.

THE MAP (http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?go=1&do=nw&rmm=1&un=m&qc=Parks&cl=EN&qq=21LTZ%252flnQEOHI0sx0Yh6i2l2neR2nvK4T%252bpnfUw 8CQeAk%252fssrDN5JwUkqtBC9%252fVDbHoLOMcoeiH3G%252 ffNOAk0i%252bqY8Rc7lf6sMulp308F%252bvs8Z5L3o3djyJv lYqB078PS2UjGKbs4tneQOOZEcq1JRPIj7s2m6lqhPK8gwdCYF EK2F0OKy9b%252bqEGkHcvOpP8Bs8A%252bgBRs5KvOWVAesbJ cD8J77SvauG0ZO%252fOI2cnH7w04XP10147T4FJgvnLB4wWZp u9t%252begJzPdd7%252feO0e1wAlrgXbH8UCHU4HZffpLvT9% 252b0LZc6YmNvawcVc8UE%252fzb88HOJ9dJQihA%253d&ct=NA&q=Fassnight+park&rsres=1&1y=US&1ffi=&1l=&1g=&1pl=&1v=&1n=&1pn=&1a=&1c=jefferson+city&1s=mo&1z=&panelbtn=1&2y=US&2ffi=1&2l=YypIvgpn1%252brChVrpcA9e2g%253d%253d&2g=izlTyzrperrGVpwf0jNk%252bQ%253d%253d&2pl=&2v=ADDRESS&2n=&2pn=Fassnight+Park&2a=S+Main+Ave&2c=Springfield&2s=MO&2z=65807)

[run2jeepn]

What about Sedalia!:x :-( :flipoff:
A Map just for you. It starts at the Sedalia Police Dept. I figured you now where that was at.


THE SPECIAL MAP JUST FOR DEZ (http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?do=nw&go=1&r=f&aoh=&aot=&aof=&1a=201%20W%202nd%20St&1c=Sedalia&1s=MO&1z=65301&1y=US&1l=Vt8wORFGG3z6dupZha4e9A%3d%3d&1g=ct8BGBJHV1gto%2borBo%2bJ1w%3d%3d&1pn=Sedalia%20Police%20Dept&1pl=660%2d827%2d7823&1v=ADDRESS&1ffi=1&1n=&1qn=Sedalia%20Police%20Dept&2a=%5b3059%2d3225%5d%20S%20CAMPBELL%20AVE&2c=SPRINGFIELD&2s=MO&2z=65807&2y=US&2l=IODNTqSWtOhfu%2fr65YXnQw%3d%3d&2g=DnVr5XvH2KftdyXCyegK7g%3d%3d&2pl=&2v=STREET&2ffi=&2n=GREENE%20COUNTY&2qn=Fassnight&panelbtn=2&1qc=&q=Fassnight&2pn=Fassnight&2sb=Fassnight%20Park%7cS%20Main%20Ave%7cSpringfiel d%7cMO%7c65807%7c37191349%7c%2d93297607%7c%7cUS&2qc=Parks)

[run2jeepn]

Sedalia isn't that big. No matter where your at in that town. Your only a block away from it.

[run2jeepn]

So what kind of numbers are we looking for? If you can't make it on the 28th. I will try to go down there on the 21st just to crawl for a little bit. But just for a couple of hours. If everyone that comes done thinks it might be a good place for a comp. I'll get a comp together later this year. If the weather permits.

[bbeaty]

Jarod,

I plan on attending the GTG on the 28th.

[run2jeepn]

If enough poeple show up. I plan on setting up a mini comp just for those bragging rights. Also it's a perfect place to have a trail run also. The more the better. So just show up you won't be sorry. If you have drive a ways to get here. There is no better time to do it then now. While gas is under 2 bucks. So charge those battery packs up and load your crawler and get ready to wheel.

[mybadford]

I will try to make it on the 28th with Stump and Bugman72 and another guy as long as I don't have to work. I am sure they will want me to drive anyway as usual. They need to start fronting some FUEL MONEY!!!!!

[gmrviper]

Yeah count me in , thats just down the street from my house. Glad to know im not the only in town into this........

[run2jeepn]

Sounds good. It's getting really cold really fast here. But it changes ever 15min here in Mo town.

[gmrviper]

yeah the 28th will either be 90 degrees or 20 degrees and snowin........

[rcr3fan29]

run2jeepn just pm'd me about this gtg. Count me in boys. Although I've never got around to posting pics, I've got a Maxx and 2.2 rig to bring.

[run2jeepn]

Ya I know I need to. I just haven't had the time or money for a small road trip. I've been working 56hr work weeks. Got to get the OT Money...Can't beat time and 1/2 with Shift Diff...Thats 34 an hr....

[rcr3fan29]

I end up being forced to make the trip to my inlaws in Mexico several times a year. I think I need to coordinate the next one with a CMRCRC gig and have an excuse to spend the day in Columbia. ;-)

I spent 3 years going to school there and used to rock climb (ropes, not r/c) at a place SSE of campus. It's probably where you guys have your comps.

[dezfan]

Capen park, very close to the Stadium?

[rcr3fan29]

I remember it was south of Stadium Blvd. off of either Rock Quarry or Old 63. It's only been 20 years ago. :shock: I was up there last summer and couldn't believe how much development there was on the south side of town. I didn't recognize places just a few blocks from where I lived.

[run2jeepn]

The GTG is still on so come on down. Looks to be a good turn out if everyone shows up that says they will.

[run2jeepn]

Thw weather doesn't look to good right now. I checked a 10 day forecast. There always wrong anyways, but it says High of 62* and 60% chance of showers. Don't let that change your mind. I will have a few new things down there for guys to get there hands on before anyone can."thumbsup" It's all good.:lol:

[rcr3fan29]

I'll be there along with my 8 year old son. I'm looking forward to meeting you guys. "thumbsup"

[run2jeepn]

I'll be there along with my 8 year old son. I'm looking forward to meeting you guys. "thumbsup"

I'll have my 9yr old stepson there. I think his still wanting to go.;-)

[run2jeepn]

It's looking better everyday. I just bought 20 tennis balls also. I'll try to go down early and set up 10 gates for the supers and 10 gates for the 2.2's. Just for fun.

[rcr3fan29]

Let me know if you need any help setting up. "thumbsup"

[Stump]

Hey fellas!! There will be at least three of us, maybe four. :) Myself, Bugman72, Tyler and Steve! making the voyage down to meet up and crawl. We are looking forward to the trip and meeting some new people."thumbsup"

[run2jeepn]

Well Since I have my Blue Star now. Here are some RoK Rings I will have when you come down. They are $25 for a set of four with no Hardware. I'll have hardware later. If you want it. Hardware is an extra 5 bucks.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d133/run2jeepn/IMG_3627.jpg

[run2jeepn]

I will also have some Vinyl Stickers to buy as well.
They are 5.5in long and .5in Tall
"Giving 2.2 Clods the Shaft"
"If you can read this...Roll me Over"
"Crawlers aren't bought...There BUILT"

2 bucks each.

[1leg]

is their any problem with just watching just geting into this sport and live in forsyth will come watch or help if there is a need

[run2jeepn]

is their any problem with just watching just geting into this sport and live in forsyth will come watch or help if there is a need

No problem at all. Come on down. You'll get hooked. Trust me. Next thing you'll know you have crawler build started.;-)

[run2jeepn]

Well the GTG is today. So if you going to go. Get some sleep. I wish I could. I'm at wrok till 8am. Go home sleep for couple overs and head out.

[rcr3fan29]

We had a good time this afternoon. Thanks to all the CMRCRC guys for coming down. Here are a few early pics. The yellow Jeep is my Mantis Emaxx and the blue Crowd Pleaser with the white stripe is my SW2.

[run2jeepn]

I'm hitting the sack. Have to work tonight. I'll post up what I got tonight.

[run2jeepn]

I would like to just thank everyone that could show up for the first ever GTG in Springfield..We will have a few more very soon. Got some more places to go check out.....;-)

Not a bad turn out at all. We had one broken axle C, maybe couple fried elect. and my Hot glue in the rear gave loss. Time to JB Weld it. Should have done that the first time. Oh well On to Vid's and Pic's

Here is all of the Crawlers that showed up.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d133/run2jeepn/th_DSCF1802.jpg (http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d133/run2jeepn/?action=view&current=DSCF1802.flv)

Like to start off by I need to waterproof my stuff.
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On to pic's
Dez thats the only on I got of the Grunt. I guess I was to busy talkin.
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[bbeaty]

Thanks again Jarod for setting up the GTG :), I had a great time. Below is a link to the pictures I took. I didn’t have my camera with me when we were crawling so I didn’t get any action shots.


Springfield GTG Pictures (http://www.4wdthunder.net/SpringfieldGTG)