New here, with an AWD Volkswagen...

[hans j]

I've read threads on this forum before but I guess never registered. The recent ExPo post about the AF canyon recovery brought me back and I'd like to get into some more off roading, so I'm hopefully going to make it to the event in a couple weekends!

I drive this big gold brick:

You can read about it here:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/vi...t=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=months

And here is a short video of our spring time event in Moab. About 50 vanagons were there this year:
[video=youtube;geh2k7TTgyE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geh2k7TTgyE[/video]

Real rock crawling is out of the question. I can do some rated trails, most recently 3D in Moab (but backwards so all downhill!). Hells Revenge wouldn't be too difficult with all the go arounds. But I have extremely little articulation and approach angle. BUT I do have a sink, stove, fridge and it sleeps 4. Oh and a rear locker

 

[Greg]

Awesome Syncro!! I'd drive one of those, I'm sure that's a great rig for exploring the back country. Reading your build thread now, looks like you put a lot of effort into doing it right. Nice work!

My DD is a TDI Jetta... 260k miles and great mileage! I'm a fan of German engineering. So much that we recently picked up a TDI New Beetle for my wife not long ago.

Welcome to RME, Hans!

 

[Herzog]

Cool rig! Welcome!

 

[sixstringsteve]

sweet, i love synchros. I hope you can make it to the quarterly training day with that beauty.

 

[TJDukit]

Welcome. Hopefully I can make it to the training day as well and I can check this thing out if you make it.

 

[jackjoh]

Welcome on behalf of RME and the U4WDA.
Be sure to read all the instructions in "Introductions & using the Forum".

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1. Education thru the use of classes, pamphlets, and films to teach responsible conservation.
2. Use Auto Dealerships and suppliers for the distribution of information.
3. Support Utah Counties in obtaining Quiet Claims to roads within their jurisdiction.
4. Stays informed and work closely with all Government Agencies and local law enforcement.
5. Where practical uses peer pressure to keep OHV use within the law.
6. Inform local agencies and law enforcement of illegal OHV use.

We promote the following: BRC/UFWDA: National legislation, action alerts, lobbying, etc
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Member Clubs: Rides, education, hats, jackets, newsletters, raffles, etc. Require membership in U4WDA
Individuals: Join a club and promote responsible use amongst fellow travelers.
BRC:- National legislation, action alerts, lobbying, etc
Usa-All:- Local legislation, action alerts, lobbying, etc
U4WDA: On the ground actions. Service projects, education, club training, broadcasting the needs of Usa-All & BRC to its member clubs. Require clubs to be members of Usa-All & BRC, tie it into dues.
Member Clubs: Rides, education, hats, jackets, newsletters, raffles, etc. Require membership in U4WDA
Individuals: Join a club and promote responsible use amongst fellow travelers.
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http://www.usaall.org

 

[skiboarder]

Built many a vw. I made a right hand drive bug once. Good to see you willing to use your syncro. Welcome.

 

[Stephen]

I've always wanted a Synchro Westy. Very jealous.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Rad