I really like when we have a diverse group of trucks taking on the same trails. It's great to compare and contrast and give each other **** about their truck, choices or driver skill. I know some guys are polite and supportive and don't get me wrong if something bad happens we work together to help but otherwise there's a constant banter...I guess it's something we learned in New York many years ago and even though we all live in California now, we haven't lost that side of us.
The plan was to explore the Maze in Canyonlands National Park but take a trail or two in the other two districts just so everyone can get a taste of what they are like.
My buddy Justin took his Nissan Xterra, which is mostly stock with the exception of stiffer leaf springs in the rear, BFG AT's and fully armored underneath. Tomek drove his LR3 with oversized BFG's AT's with a 2 inch lift with his GAP IDtool, roof rack and awning. Adam drove his brand new '14 Range Rover Super Charged. He purchased a second set of wheels in a 20inch size (OE was 21) and put Cooper Zeon LTZ. I drove the '05 Mercedes G500 (Gwagen) with larger Cooper Discoverer AT3s, rock sliders and a 1 inch lift.
The plan was to drive Flagstaff Arizona for the night, then hit Monument Valley (the guys wanted to see it) and Valley of the Gods the next day.
Listening to how comfy that RRSC was, with it's massaging and cooling seats were annoying I must admit. Considering the only thing I got was the constant wind noise and vibrations from any imperfections on the roadway. Clearly the RR and the LR3 were more comfy on the LONG stretches.
Thank god the Gwagen had an aftermarket stereo and I could listen to my tunes from my iphone, otherwise I would have gone nuts.
http://redbulladdict.smugmug.com/Moab-2014/i-PNdDFzQ/0/X3/GOPR0158-X3.jpg
I forgot to mention that some of the guys applied some rubber film on their trucks to prevent any scratches. I personally didn't bother because I wasn't expecting many shurbs or trees and it wouldn't protect from rocks, so why bother.
For those who've never been to Monument Valley, it's touristy to say the least but you can still manage some pics without the crowds to make it look amazing.
That is John Wayne point...For $5 a vendor will walk you over on a horse for someone else to take a picture of you.
The plan was to explore the Maze in Canyonlands National Park but take a trail or two in the other two districts just so everyone can get a taste of what they are like.
My buddy Justin took his Nissan Xterra, which is mostly stock with the exception of stiffer leaf springs in the rear, BFG AT's and fully armored underneath. Tomek drove his LR3 with oversized BFG's AT's with a 2 inch lift with his GAP IDtool, roof rack and awning. Adam drove his brand new '14 Range Rover Super Charged. He purchased a second set of wheels in a 20inch size (OE was 21) and put Cooper Zeon LTZ. I drove the '05 Mercedes G500 (Gwagen) with larger Cooper Discoverer AT3s, rock sliders and a 1 inch lift.
The plan was to drive Flagstaff Arizona for the night, then hit Monument Valley (the guys wanted to see it) and Valley of the Gods the next day.
Listening to how comfy that RRSC was, with it's massaging and cooling seats were annoying I must admit. Considering the only thing I got was the constant wind noise and vibrations from any imperfections on the roadway. Clearly the RR and the LR3 were more comfy on the LONG stretches.
Thank god the Gwagen had an aftermarket stereo and I could listen to my tunes from my iphone, otherwise I would have gone nuts.
http://redbulladdict.smugmug.com/Moab-2014/i-PNdDFzQ/0/X3/GOPR0158-X3.jpg
I forgot to mention that some of the guys applied some rubber film on their trucks to prevent any scratches. I personally didn't bother because I wasn't expecting many shurbs or trees and it wouldn't protect from rocks, so why bother.
For those who've never been to Monument Valley, it's touristy to say the least but you can still manage some pics without the crowds to make it look amazing.
That is John Wayne point...For $5 a vendor will walk you over on a horse for someone else to take a picture of you.
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