bryanmckenzie
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Asuncion to La Bocana to Abreojos
Blanca? Shari? Anyone else?
Is the coastal road passable with 2WD standard car lately?
Even if it's slow going?
I will NOT be in my own vehicle that I know and trust.
I WILL be solo. By now, you know I like an adventure.
This image from another life and another vehicle exactly 20 years ago. 
[Edited on 2013-10-26 by bryanmckenzie]
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Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910)
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BajaBlanca
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You wanna have 4 wheel drive, this is Baja! The road is do - able. Whether it is fun or not really is a day to day thing. It is a lovely trip,
we do it all the time. The fishing, YT, is way up and esp. in Asuncion, but here too!
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rts551
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People travel this road in 2-wheel drive all the time. Gets rough/washboard just North of La Bocana.
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bryanmckenzie
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Thanks, guys. I shall play it by ear once I arrive next week.
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.”
-Mark Twain
Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910)
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Udo
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The road IS very doable in 2WD. Drop your air pressure to where the tires start to show a little bulge. That system is better than an air gauge
because the bulge accounts for the vehicle weight. That bulge coul show anywhere between 12 and 18 lbs.
Let the tires absorb the washboard road.
BTW...in our fixed up FJ Cruiser, with about 15 PSI, we can make the road from BA to Pta. Abreojos in about 2 hrs and 15 minutes.. After La Bocana,
you have the salt flats...easily doable at 120 mph.
Udo
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rts551
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Udo
The road IS very doable in 2WD. Drop your air pressure to where the tires start to show a little bulge. That system is better than an air gauge
because the bulge accounts for the vehicle weight. That bulge coul show anywhere between 12 and 18 lbs.
Let the tires absorb the washboard road.
BTW...in our fixed up FJ Cruiser, with about 15 PSI, we can make the road from BA to Pta. Abreojos in about 2 hrs and 15 minutes.. After La Bocana,
you have the salt flats...easily doable at 120 mph. |
2 hrs and 15 minutes. Its only 65miles.?
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AH HUH !!
Hola,,Myself, have traveled from Alaska to panama....and 30+ winters in Baja without 4+4 and no regrets..Sure,,,,it can be nice in special times...but
,,if you know what your doing,,,want,,,need...I think most of the time you can along without the Extra"s
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captkw
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AH HUH !!
Hola,,Myself, have traveled from Alaska to panama....and 30+ winters in Baja without 4+4 and no regrets..Sure,,,,it can be nice in special times...but
,,if you know what your doing,,,want,,,need...I think most of the time you can along without the Extra"s
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woody with a view
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since it ain't your car, just floor it!
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captkw
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Rentals are great !!
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bryanmckenzie
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Okay nomads ... I just laughed out loud for almost 1/2 a minute.
I'm taking Udo's advice on pressure.
And then doing like Woody said ... step on it.
65 miles? Schmiles! Let's see what this puppy can do!
I'll get my friends at the nearest military checkpoint to help me.
Shari, I'll call you from Tortugas and see you about 27 minutes later.
[Edited on 2013-10-29 by bryanmckenzie]
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.”
-Mark Twain
Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910)
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willardguy
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hey the guy behind the 50 is waving "hi" !
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Ateo
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All I have to say is this thread subject line (Asuncion/Bocana/Abre) says it all:
FUN
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bryanmckenzie
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Exactly why I posted it <hehe>.
I'm headed to bed before my 10am (my time zone) flight.
Night, night, nomads.
| Quote: | Originally posted by willardguy
hey the guy behind the 50 is waving "hi" ! |
[Edited on 2013-10-29 by bryanmckenzie]
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.”
-Mark Twain
Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910)
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bryanmckenzie
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I'm guessing this set of wheels is NOT appropriate.
I'm guessing this set of wheels is NOT appropriate.
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.”
-Mark Twain
Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910)
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