That 1600 is a beast... I’ve helped a buddy do several 1200-1600 swaps when I was in HS. VW engine parts used to be cheap, but that was back when a 74 bug fully decked out would set you back <$1000 Pesos.
I have an 89 FSB running Maxxis Bighorn MTs . I love the things... have done everything I have asked this past year and looks like they should run for a few more years.... we don’t have the same kind of mud here as you do there though. They clay here seams to be no challenge for the bighorns.
Welcome John.
To all newcomers to this hobby I always give this simple advice. Get good decent used camping gear. Get the best you can afford recovery gear, and go out and use and abuse it. During the first year, only upgrade the stuff that broke and wore out. Make a list of “man I wish I had...
Ohh no Gabe... please tell me there is a good story behind your engine failure.
To all of you that have been doing the monthly campout, maybe you could help Gabe out and plan one without him. It doesn’t take a member rep to get these things organized.
Enough on those Jeeps... every one drives Jeeps... how about that dodge there in the back.
Seriously though, this was a great time. It was well worth the drive for my family and I. Some of you already knew each other from past events, and others it was the first time being at an OB Meet and...
Welcome Curtis,
You are in the US Northwest Region. I am the Regional Director, @Gabriel Bozeman is your closest member representative. @Sandpoint Steve is the member rep for Idaho and @Munga Brown is the member rep for Oregon.
The 2020 calendar is filling up fast.
This weekend is the Mike...
The app is dead guys... the new Alpha release is up for testing though.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/alpha-0-8-45-build-patch-notes.30192/
I looked at mine again... stared longingly ate her, then jumped into @KRose car for a lunch adventure a crossed town. I need to really start working on The Adventure Machine... she’s getting lonely with this new 4Runner getting all the loves.
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