28th Jan. WC Dayouting - Babylonstoren 4x4

gifkoek · Post by **gifkoek** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:04 am

Hallo folks,

I see in the events calendar there's a daytrip listed on 29 Jan to Babylonstoren - anyone know anything about this?

cheers
corne

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:10 pm

I see that too, and the details are a bit limited.

Can the Events Coordinator responsible for this event please add some more details, like time, meeting place, his contact details (email or phone if he's brave enough) and maybe a link to the thread on the forum (if there is one) to the calendar entry? That would make things a lot easier..

Gysie · Post by **Gysie** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:57 am

Hi All,

As you all know we have a day outing planned for the 28th of Jan 2012.

For info about the route go to: http://www.driveout.co.za/4x4/trails/babylonstoren-4x4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Please note that cost per vehicle has increased to R 150.

Please could I have totals by Monday the 23de.

List:

1. Gysie
2. Beebee
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

If we are 10 or more they close the route just for us.

GI Jane · Post by **GI Jane** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 10:09 am

Ummm Gysie. A question please, picked this up in the article on the trail "The brothers who run the trail, Thys Hugo and Tobie Basson have added a steep descent that will challenge even the most experienced drivers." Is there an alternate route for that section, if I don't have sufficient experience to drive out? Don't want to have to be airlifted out of there in my Hilux if I freeze up...

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 10:30 am

Val, you have nothing to worry about... that trail is well within your levels of driving expertise. You Hilux wont freeze, and you wont either...

otherwise, go with the Clio...

Hilux 1 · Post by **Hilux 1** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:07 am

sorry om tread the jump, is daar al n pic van jou D4D thys?

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:31 am

Hilux 1 wrote:sorry om tread the jump, is daar al n pic van jou D4D Thys?

Ja hier:

viewtopic.php?f=16&t=22968" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

gifkoek · Post by **gifkoek** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:15 pm

I'm in, pending wifely approval

cheers
corne

Andre du preez · Post by **Andre du preez** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:27 pm

Dit klink na 'n lekker trip.....!!!

SideKick · Post by **SideKick** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:27 pm

List:

1. Gysie
2. Beebee
3. SideKick en Spikkels en dan Minion 1 en 2 vir backseat drivers

4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

ismail · Post by **ismail** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 7:52 am

Hi almal, ek sal vir julle manne volgende week se, ek le eintlik plat op my rug, ek my rug gister gesprain, as ek reg is sal ek saam kom

Hoppy · Post by **Hoppy** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 7:59 am

Het n Challenge club meeting op dieselfde dag, maar miskien....

tersmit · Post by **tersmit** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:16 am

Thys gaan jy saam met die nuwe lux ?

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:32 am

As ek gaan, gaan ek met die Ford..

tersmit · Post by **tersmit** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:37 am

Nou hoe dan Thys, dit is mos nie 'n rowwe roete nie

SideKick · Post by **SideKick** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:46 am

tersmit wrote:Nou hoe dan Thys, dit is mos nie 'n rowwe roete nie

Dis juis hoekom hy met die Ford gaan. Hy kry nie baie sulke maklike roetes waar hy die Ford kan vat nie

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:06 am

Julle bang vir die Ford?

gifkoek · Post by **gifkoek** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:27 am

confirmed...:
1. Gysie
2. Beebee
3. Corne
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

SideKick · Post by **SideKick** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:38 am

gifkoek wrote:confirmed...:
1. Gysie
2. Beebee
3. Corne
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Haal jy my naam uit?

Swak!

gifkoek · Post by **gifkoek** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:42 am

oeps

dis nou wat gebeur as mens nie eers 'n page refresh doen nie...sorry!

1. Gysie
2. Beebee
3. SideKick en Spikkels en dan Minion 1 en 2 vir backseat drivers

4. Corne
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

SideKick · Post by **SideKick** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:56 am

Haha!

No Prob!

NUGGET · Post by **NUGGET** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:05 pm

I am confused, read the article about this trail and noticed something in the little icons that give us some info on the trail. How can this trail be a grade 4 and be 4x2 with diff lock friendly. :shifty:

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 6:19 am

NUGGET wrote:I am confused, read the article about this trail and noticed something in the little icons that give us some info on the trail. How can this trail be a grade 4 and be 4x2 with diff lock friendly. :shifty:

AVIS car rental....

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 7:01 am

I am confused, read the article about this trail and noticed something in the little icons that give us some info on the trail. How can this trail be a grade 4 and be 4x2 with diff lock friendly.

it are the printers devil Andrew... come do the trail and find out for yourself..

Mr_B · Post by **Mr_B** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 8:35 am

Definitely 4x4 with low range, not 4x2... there are some steep uphill scrambles near the top that I doubt a 4x2(with diffloc) will be able to make... and yes a few sections are grade 4!

There may be a second route for 4x2's though...

Jackal · Post by **Jackal** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:34 am

I wouldn't go near this trail with a 4x2! That last rocky downhill is quite a challenge... I've only been driving a 4x4 for about 3 months having never driven one in my life before and I did Babylonstoren as my very first 4x4 trail ever, just 2 weeks after getting my Hilux. My friends all have automatics and limited 4x4 experience so couldn't even give me any advice on how to drive my manual so had to figure it all out on the day. I used my diff-lock on quite a few occasions but the Hilux never got stuck or damaged, even with my novice driving. I might add a snatch rope was used on a Jeep! Was a nice challenge, albeit a baptism of fire for a newbie and can't wait to go back again.

SideKick · Post by **SideKick** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:30 pm

Hi

I see there's two dates and two threads for the same trip.

Which is the correct date? The Calender says Sunday the 29th . . .

SideKick · Post by **SideKick** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:31 pm

Hi

I see there's two dates and two threads for the same trip.

Which is the correct date? The Calender says Sunday the 29th . . .

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:41 pm

It's the same event... Finger trouble on the dates??

Gysie · Post by **Gysie** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:28 pm

It is the 28 th Saterday not the Sunday

GI Jane · Post by **GI Jane** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:30 pm

Ciske can only confirm if I am going if you and Hoppy have my Hilux ready in time...... so will wait patiently for the go ahead from the 2 of you...

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:35 pm

Bang!! there goes the neighbourhood!! Seems like were going to go along as well...

1. Gysie
2. Beebee
3. SideKick en Spikkels en dan Minion 1 en 2 vir backseat drivers

4. Corne
5. Thys, Blondie, Dirk en the Naked Chef (Steph)
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

See you there!!!

SideKick · Post by **SideKick** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 4:13 pm

Hi guys

Is this a Hilux only event? Got a Colt and a Land Rover that maybe may want to come with . . .

johangr · Post by **johangr** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 8:48 pm

Do we need to have radios as well? If not myself and a friend with a Isuzu would like to join.

Johan

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Gysie · Post by **Gysie** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 7:52 am

HI All,

SideKick - this is a club member only event - but if your friends wish to join us they must become club members. Anybody can become a club member even if they drive a wheelbarrow or Landrover.

Will most the necessary details closer to the time.

Thanks

Toybox · Post by **Toybox** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 8:17 am

I'll be there. Leaky, broken bearing'd transfer box and all...

1. Gysie
2. Beebee
3. SideKick en Spikkels en dan Minion 1 en 2 vir backseat drivers

4. Corne
5. Thys, Blondie, Dirk en the Naked Chef (Steph)
6. Toybox (and a couple klingons)
7.
8.
9.
10.

Bees · Post by **Bees** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 8:36 am

Is it club members only or will a forum member do as well?

Cause I see you are still a bit short to fill the 10.

SideKick · Post by **SideKick** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:06 am

Gysie wrote:HI All,

SideKick - this is a club member only event - but if your friends wish to join us they must become club members. Anybody can become a club member even if they drive a wheelbarrow or Landrover.

Will most the necessary details closer to the time.

Thanks

No problem. Saw last night that it's a level 4 trail so I don't want to bring them with anymore anyway

Gysie · Post by **Gysie** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 10:42 am

Ian - we will make exception for you seeing that you drive a Hilux

johangr · Post by **johangr** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:32 am

1. Gysie
2. Beebee
3. SideKick en Spikkels en dan Minion 1 en 2 vir backseat drivers
4. Corne
5. Thys, Blondie, Dirk en the Naked Chef (Steph)
6. Toybox (and a couple klingons)
7. Johangr
8. TheoT
9.
10.

Bees · Post by **Bees** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:38 am

1. Gysie
2. Beebee
3. SideKick en Spikkels en dan Minion 1 en 2 vir backseat drivers
4. Corne
5. Thys, Blondie, Dirk en the Naked Chef (Steph)
6. Toybox (and a couple klingons)
7. Johangr
8. TheoT
9. Baas Bees ( +1 navigeerder

)
10. Carlo Voetsek en sy silwer 4.0 V6

Hoppy · Post by **Hoppy** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:57 am

GI Jane wrote:Ciske can only confirm if I am going if you and Hoppy have my Hilux ready in time...... so will wait patiently for the go ahead from the 2 of you...

I'll have Jane ready, even if we have to work through the night.

Think i must join you, Luxter is rusting in my garage.

Stubs · Post by **Stubs** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 12:24 pm

would love to join guys, but have a couple of issues, 1. my legs arent working too well, 2. have no lux, and 3. have to move house again !!! will be thinking of you all....

GI Jane · Post by **GI Jane** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 1:21 pm

1. Gysie
2. Beebee
3. SideKick en Spikkels en dan Minion 1 en 2 vir backseat drivers
4. Corne
5. Thys, Blondie, Dirk en the Naked Chef (Steph)
6. Toybox (and a couple klingons)
7. Johangr
8. TheoT
9. Baas Bees ( +1 navigeerder

)
10. Carlo Voetsek en sy silwer 4.0 V6
11. Val (believe I will be there)

Bees · Post by **Bees** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 6:39 am

Alright, I guess all we need now is to get a time and a meeting place and all and all.

Gysie · Post by **Gysie** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 7:54 am

Morning all,

I have confirmed with Babylonstoren - the track is ours for the day!

What you need to bring:
1. 1 x Hilux and Driver atleast
2. Standard Recovery gear
3. Food and Drink - There is a braai place but due to the size of the group we wont be braaing as the route can be long so we will stop at the outlook point and have lunch for 45min.
4. R 150 entrance fee
5. Good attitude please

Time and place:

7h30 - convoy leaves at 8h00 sharp so please dont leave your house at 8h00 because we would have left by then.

Place - corner of Klipheuwel road and the turn off to Malmesbury at the Silo's. Thys will post a map later today.

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 8:36 am

Here are the Google Maps co-ordiantes of the meeting place : -33.695852,18.706799 Paste that into the google search box and it will show you a map.

Alternatively here are some maps from a previous outing we had to BT...

Hope you'll find the place.. See this "treasure hunt" as part of the adventure..

And here's a thread on one of our previous visits to BT...
viewtopic.php?f=57&t=5063&hilit=baby+lions&start=0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Bees · Post by **Bees** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:32 am

Sounds as easy as buying a pie.

SideKick · Post by **SideKick** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:35 am

Bees wrote:Sounds as easy as buying a pie.

As ons maar net by die BP bymekaar gekom het . . .

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:48 am

watter BP?

SideKick · Post by **SideKick** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:51 am

Die een met die lekker pies!!!

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:13 am

Jy sal moet vertel, ek het nog nie 'n lekker pie by 'n BP of enige ander garaats gekoop nie... Hulle almal vergeet om die Rennies in die resep in te werk..

By die woer-woere is redelik sentraal vir die ouens wat van Stellenbosch en ander streke ook kom...

GI Jane · Post by **GI Jane** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:59 am

Thanks Thys and Gysie,,, I got it

Gysie · Post by **Gysie** » Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:25 am

Morning,

please indicate who has got radio's - I will try and see if I cant arrange us all radios for the weekend

SideKick · Post by **SideKick** » Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:32 am

1. Gysie
2. Beebee
3. SideKick en Spikkels en dan Minion 1 en 2 vir backseat drivers - Have Radio
4. Corne
5. Thys, Blondie, Dirk en the Naked Chef (Steph)
6. Toybox (and a couple klingons)
7. Johangr
8. TheoT
9. Baas Bees ( +1 navigeerder

)
10. Carlo Voetsek en sy silwer 4.0 V6
11. Val (believe I will be there) - Have Radio

I have a radio and I know Val has one too

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:09 am

Ek en Carlo het nie radios nie... ons sal van jou aanbod gebruik maak meneer...

ismail · Post by **ismail** » Wed Jan 25, 2012 10:19 am

Im gonna be missing out, my back has not fully recovered yet dam,

Toybox · Post by **Toybox** » Wed Jan 25, 2012 10:31 am

1. Gysie
2. Beebee
3. SideKick en Spikkels en dan Minion 1 en 2 vir backseat drivers - Have Radio
4. Corne
5. Thys, Blondie, Dirk en the Naked Chef (Steph)
6. Toybox (and a couple klingons) - Have radio
7. Johangr
8. TheoT
9. Baas Bees ( +1 navigeerder

)
10. Carlo Voetsek en sy silwer 4.0 V6
11. Val (believe I will be there) - Have Radio

Are we talking 29 or VHF?

johangr · Post by **johangr** » Wed Jan 25, 2012 10:36 am

1. Gysie
2. Beebee
3. SideKick en Spikkels en dan Minion 1 en 2 vir backseat drivers - Have Radio
4. Corne
5. Thys, Blondie, Dirk en the Naked Chef (Steph)
6. Toybox (and a couple klingons) - Have radio
7. Johangr - no radio
8. TheoT - no radio
9. Baas Bees ( +1 navigeerder

)
10. Carlo Voetsek en sy silwer 4.0 V6
11. Val (believe I will be there) - Have Radio

Are we talking 29 or VHF?

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Bees · Post by **Bees** » Wed Jan 25, 2012 12:24 pm

Indien dit VHF is sal ek dalk my eie een he, no guarantees though