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Etype R · 06-11-2007, 06:58 AM

A place we wanted to run last summer, closed down due to funding and vandalism. I decided to take 95 to hwy 96 on the way home last night, and the Boomsite park was open again, I stopped by and checked it out since it has been over a year now.

You do have to walk down some stairs, its a decent set of stairs too, but its not bad enough to make you want to carry all your junk down in one trip :-P The park is located just north of still water, just 1.2 miles past hwy 96 along the river. You will see a mile marker sign that lists a historical marker, then the boomsite restside. You can see the boomsite parking lot from the historical marker. And if the first parking lot for the boomsite is full, there is a much larger one not even a block down the road

Link to the boomsite site

http://www.dot.state.mn.us/restareas...rboomsite.html

Here is a link to a gallery of pictures of my old TLT out there.

http://www.rc-offroad.com/tlt/tltbruiser/testrun/

And another gallery of my Juggernaut out there, when it was still kind of small

The first 8 pictures are test shots at the house.

http://www.rc-offroad.com/juggernaut/crawler/index.htm

There is a very nice dry river bed thats about 2-3 feet wide and filled with rocks ranging from marble sized up to shoe box sized, looked like a killer scale trail for the scalers

And of course being on the river, you can play in some water. And there are even rocks big enough to challenge any super.

Etype R · 06-11-2007, 11:33 AM

Few pics of my old jugg setup from that location, there is stuff there for all sizes of trucks

Nicklepimp · 06-11-2007, 03:40 PM

So here is where you hid the open invite.

I definetly would like to check out this site you speak so highly of. It sounds really good, plus it's a lot closer for some of us.

Etype R · 06-11-2007, 04:14 PM

Its nothing like Taylors, but its a different location, different rock, and a decent size.

I forgot to include a meeting time, hows 11am sound?

freetimecrawler · 06-11-2007, 07:22 PM

11:00 sounds like a reasonable time

I have some practicing to do with the new super set-up as well.
I'm going to post a link to this thread in the regular Mn thread in case anyone missed it.

fast5xc · 06-11-2007, 08:26 PM

Well I won't be able to go. I have a stupid family reunion to go to.

Mnster · 06-11-2007, 10:42 PM

Little too soon to far for my brother and I. Maybe next time, gas is cheap there in MN it only costed $70 for a round trip.

Definitly have to camp though for a two day event if we are driving that far again in the future.

Etype R · 06-11-2007, 10:47 PM

Yeah this one is kind of short notice... But I just found out that it was open again after the comp. And the following weekend we have a comp. And the weekend after that I will be offroading my 1:1 up at Gilbert again. Plus I will have to test the new R2 tranny... And this is closer then Taylors

BigBaller · 06-12-2007, 10:57 AM

Thanks for telling me...

Mike I shoulda took the long way home Sunday and I could have seen it too

I am not sure I can make it. Mike I will PM you and let you know.

Ryan

Etype R · 06-12-2007, 11:24 AM

I hide my threads so I don't have to deal with you fawkers :-D

I take 95 south, instead of hwy 8 when I do not feel like dealing with all the slow downs. And with how nice of a day we had, I was sure that it was be a busy day along hwy 8.

I know its short notice, I have a bunch of crap going on Saturday too. If everyone likes it, sounds like the July 1st GTG might be held here as well.

Etype R · 06-13-2007, 09:39 AM

So anyone else in for this one? I know Kevin and Troy are in, list is pretty short so far. I need to get out to test the Dig setup on the gopher, so I am going even if I am the only one

freetimecrawler · 06-13-2007, 01:02 PM

I'll be there

Got the DX7 set up in the Clod with duel ESC's
Going back to the stick radio is like riding a bike, but I'll still need to practice some.
I'm loving it so far

I also bent the chassis on the Hi-Lift, last Sunday. I'll have to go beat the snot out of it again, and see if I can bend it back

freetimecrawler · 06-15-2007, 06:56 AM

Bump for more MNRCRC members to see.
I know it's Fathers Day, but anyone else in?

Etype R · 06-15-2007, 07:41 AM

I am so bad at checking if these things land on days like fathers day.... Ryan is in too now

And I installed the locker in my pickup last night, now my tires are chirping on a few turns here and there :-P

freetimecrawler · 06-16-2007, 10:32 AM

I worked on trucks last night. The Chevy is back running with a new motor and electronics, new tires/rims. H-L is back up and running with a Super Rooster installed, and the Geo's back on for now. Super's been reworked with 2 esc's, and set up for the DX7.
We still looking at 11ish tomorrow?
Might have a passing shower early AM, but it's supposed to be nice, if not too hot.

BigBaller · 06-16-2007, 09:32 PM

Boys I will be there rain or shine. Mike you better be there too! I got my Scout reworked. Broke a Diaz leaf, made an extra one now

Mike you will be bumed to know I scraped the 1.9's. I hate those stupid small tires. I am gonna sell those Mashers. I put on the same as the Scout, narrowed RC4WD beads and narrow Swampers. Love the look. Oh I shelfed the Courier and am running a Rubicon. So new built rig. 4 linked scaler. Now I run a full leafer and a 4 linker...scalers.

Love these things. Mike I will bring the gopher with also. Oh I got my Crawl Master setup...

Is this nice looking!!

See ya in the morning.

Ryan

BigBaller · 06-17-2007, 04:47 PM

Today was a lot of fun. Nickelpimp, Freetime Crawler, myself and EtypeR all took some scalers down to a sweet little spot. The shade was awesome compared to the 90 plus degree heat and humidty we had at the top of the bluff. This spot has a lot of potential for comps and especially scaler runs. I will get some pics up in the morning. Rocks, water, shade and plenty of play area. Good find Mike!!

Oh we all brang 2 trucks a piece. Ha ha, they ALL broke their rigs. Everyone of them...Mine, yeah just fine. Mike's Crawl Master setup was

Ryan

Nicklepimp · 06-17-2007, 06:37 PM

The only 1 of my 3 that 'broke' was my scaler. It wouldn't move after I ran it though the water. Now that it's dried out it's running fine. I'm not quite sure what happened cause my electronics were all ballooned. :? What fun is a scaler if you can't get it wet?

BigBaller · 06-25-2007, 04:16 PM

Sorry for taking a week to post some of my pics. This place was a LOT of fun. Maybe a comp spot this fall?

freetimecrawler · 06-25-2007, 04:38 PM

Love it

I think I like the mud/scalers as much as the crawlers :-P
I just added a waterproof ESC to the H-L, now all I need to do is waterproof the rec well, and I'm set for some more water/mud

The chevy didn't get run much Sun, but is ready to go from the last scale run.
I have plans for another scaler after my 2.2 Hulk build is finished.

06-11-2007, 06:58 AM	#1
Etype R Web Wheeling Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 3,004	MNRCRC scale bash June 17th A place we wanted to run last summer, closed down due to funding and vandalism. I decided to take 95 to hwy 96 on the way home last night, and the Boomsite park was open again, I stopped by and checked it out since it has been over a year now. You do have to walk down some stairs, its a decent set of stairs too, but its not bad enough to make you want to carry all your junk down in one trip :-P The park is located just north of still water, just 1.2 miles past hwy 96 along the river. You will see a mile marker sign that lists a historical marker, then the boomsite restside. You can see the boomsite parking lot from the historical marker. And if the first parking lot for the boomsite is full, there is a much larger one not even a block down the road Link to the boomsite site http://www.dot.state.mn.us/restareas...rboomsite.html Here is a link to a gallery of pictures of my old TLT out there. http://www.rc-offroad.com/tlt/tltbruiser/testrun/ And another gallery of my Juggernaut out there, when it was still kind of small The first 8 pictures are test shots at the house. http://www.rc-offroad.com/juggernaut/crawler/index.htm There is a very nice dry river bed thats about 2-3 feet wide and filled with rocks ranging from marble sized up to shoe box sized, looked like a killer scale trail for the scalers And of course being on the river, you can play in some water. And there are even rocks big enough to challenge any super.

06-11-2007, 11:33 AM	#2
Etype R Web Wheeling Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 3,004	Few pics of my old jugg setup from that location, there is stuff there for all sizes of trucks Last edited by Etype R; 06-11-2007 at 11:41 AM. Reason: I don't know how to post pics... I am a idiot

06-17-2007, 04:47 PM	#17
BigBaller Donkey Punch Champion! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 4,660	Sweet spot... Today was a lot of fun. Nickelpimp, Freetime Crawler, myself and EtypeR all took some scalers down to a sweet little spot. The shade was awesome compared to the 90 plus degree heat and humidty we had at the top of the bluff. This spot has a lot of potential for comps and especially scaler runs. I will get some pics up in the morning. Rocks, water, shade and plenty of play area. Good find Mike!! Oh we all brang 2 trucks a piece. Ha ha, they ALL broke their rigs. Everyone of them...Mine, yeah just fine. Mike's Crawl Master setup was Ryan

06-25-2007, 04:16 PM	#19
BigBaller Donkey Punch Champion! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 4,660	late on pics but cool ones... Sorry for taking a week to post some of my pics. This place was a LOT of fun. Maybe a comp spot this fall?

06-11-2007, 03:40 PM	#3
Nicklepimp RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Minnehopeless Posts: 1,129	So here is where you hid the open invite. I definetly would like to check out this site you speak so highly of. It sounds really good, plus it's a lot closer for some of us.

06-11-2007, 04:14 PM	#4
Etype R Web Wheeling Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 3,004	Its nothing like Taylors, but its a different location, different rock, and a decent size. I forgot to include a meeting time, hows 11am sound?

06-11-2007, 07:22 PM	#5
freetimecrawler Debunking old stereotypes Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 1st and Amistad Posts: 2,260	11:00 sounds like a reasonable time I have some practicing to do with the new super set-up as well. I'm going to post a link to this thread in the regular Mn thread in case anyone missed it.

06-11-2007, 08:26 PM	#6
fast5xc Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2005 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 259	Well I won't be able to go. I have a stupid family reunion to go to.

06-11-2007, 10:42 PM	#7
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Little too soon to far for my brother and I. Maybe next time, gas is cheap there in MN it only costed $70 for a round trip. Definitly have to camp though for a two day event if we are driving that far again in the future.

06-11-2007, 10:47 PM	#8
Etype R Web Wheeling Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 3,004	Yeah this one is kind of short notice... But I just found out that it was open again after the comp. And the following weekend we have a comp. And the weekend after that I will be offroading my 1:1 up at Gilbert again. Plus I will have to test the new R2 tranny... And this is closer then Taylors

06-12-2007, 10:57 AM	#9
BigBaller Donkey Punch Champion! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 4,660	Thanks for telling me... Mike I shoulda took the long way home Sunday and I could have seen it too I am not sure I can make it. Mike I will PM you and let you know. Ryan

06-12-2007, 11:24 AM	#10
Etype R Web Wheeling Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 3,004	I hide my threads so I don't have to deal with you fawkers :-D I take 95 south, instead of hwy 8 when I do not feel like dealing with all the slow downs. And with how nice of a day we had, I was sure that it was be a busy day along hwy 8. I know its short notice, I have a bunch of crap going on Saturday too. If everyone likes it, sounds like the July 1st GTG might be held here as well.

06-13-2007, 09:39 AM	#11
Etype R Web Wheeling Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 3,004	So anyone else in for this one? I know Kevin and Troy are in, list is pretty short so far. I need to get out to test the Dig setup on the gopher, so I am going even if I am the only one

06-13-2007, 01:02 PM	#12
freetimecrawler Debunking old stereotypes Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 1st and Amistad Posts: 2,260	I'll be there Got the DX7 set up in the Clod with duel ESC's Going back to the stick radio is like riding a bike, but I'll still need to practice some. I'm loving it so far I also bent the chassis on the Hi-Lift, last Sunday. I'll have to go beat the snot out of it again, and see if I can bend it back

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06-15-2007, 06:56 AM	#13
freetimecrawler Debunking old stereotypes Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 1st and Amistad Posts: 2,260	Bump for more MNRCRC members to see. I know it's Fathers Day, but anyone else in?

06-15-2007, 07:41 AM	#14
Etype R Web Wheeling Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 3,004	I am so bad at checking if these things land on days like fathers day.... Ryan is in too now And I installed the locker in my pickup last night, now my tires are chirping on a few turns here and there :-P

06-16-2007, 10:32 AM	#15
freetimecrawler Debunking old stereotypes Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 1st and Amistad Posts: 2,260	I worked on trucks last night. The Chevy is back running with a new motor and electronics, new tires/rims. H-L is back up and running with a Super Rooster installed, and the Geo's back on for now. Super's been reworked with 2 esc's, and set up for the DX7. We still looking at 11ish tomorrow? Might have a passing shower early AM, but it's supposed to be nice, if not too hot.

06-16-2007, 09:32 PM	#16
BigBaller Donkey Punch Champion! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 4,660	Boys I will be there rain or shine. Mike you better be there too! I got my Scout reworked. Broke a Diaz leaf, made an extra one now Mike you will be bumed to know I scraped the 1.9's. I hate those stupid small tires. I am gonna sell those Mashers. I put on the same as the Scout, narrowed RC4WD beads and narrow Swampers. Love the look. Oh I shelfed the Courier and am running a Rubicon. So new built rig. 4 linked scaler. Now I run a full leafer and a 4 linker...scalers. Love these things. Mike I will bring the gopher with also. Oh I got my Crawl Master setup... Is this nice looking!! See ya in the morning. Ryan

06-17-2007, 06:37 PM	#18
Nicklepimp RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Minnehopeless Posts: 1,129	The only 1 of my 3 that 'broke' was my scaler. It wouldn't move after I ran it though the water. Now that it's dried out it's running fine. I'm not quite sure what happened cause my electronics were all ballooned. :? What fun is a scaler if you can't get it wet?

06-25-2007, 04:38 PM	#20
freetimecrawler Debunking old stereotypes Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 1st and Amistad Posts: 2,260	Love it I think I like the mud/scalers as much as the crawlers :-P I just added a waterproof ESC to the H-L, now all I need to do is waterproof the rec well, and I'm set for some more water/mud The chevy didn't get run much Sun, but is ready to go from the last scale run. I have plans for another scaler after my 2.2 Hulk build is finished.

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