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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BAJACAT
Ken did you recover the plate or you lost it.If you did they would not let you have the same plates..they told me that when I pick my personal places,
you have to come up with a new set of letters for the new plate. |
I lost my front license plate near La Ventana along the washboard dirt road that leads to Hwy 5. I have to visit the local DMV Office soon, because I
have more BAJA 4WD trips planned, and it is standard protocol to demand that drivers have 2 license plates on their vehicles entering the United
States.
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Sublimity
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Ken,
Thanks for sharing the trip report and especially the photos. Do you think an FJ Cruiser, without an e-locker, would be able to complete this trip?
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Sublimity
Ken,
Thanks for sharing the trip report and especially the photos. Do you think an FJ Cruiser, without an e-locker, would be able to complete this trip?
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What are some 4WD roads or conditions you have driven on? Mision Santa Maria, Cortez beach sand, etc.?
I didn't know a 4WD FJ was even available without the locker. I do know that some did not come with A-TRAC, but has all the equipment for A-TRAC and
it is an easy hack to have A-TRAC (which is almost as good as front and rear lockers for traction).
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Ken Cooke
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I believe so...
| Quote: | Originally posted by Sublimity
Ken,
Thanks for sharing the trip report and especially the photos. Do you think an FJ Cruiser, without an e-locker, would be able to complete this trip?
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This section gave us the greatest trouble. I crawled up on 3 wheels, and it took 3 or 4 attempts to make it up.
Leaving the Summit/Sandy Arroyo and entering the Pole Line Road (notice the cobblestones scattered about)
Mud Terrain tires are certainly preferred to All Terrain tires on this trail, because lateral traction on sections like this one are very important.
Driving into Caņon Jaquegel
While crawling into Basketball Hill, my tires caused me to slide at this point. No bueno..
I feel that if you do not have adequate traction, your FJ can be pulled using a tow strap, but it would be much better if your tires provide the kind
of traction you will need on this type of trail.
If your vehicle has running boards, they would probably be damaged and/or bent by the large rocks.
Caņon Enmedio
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David K
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Letting more air out of the tires will improve traction, but it also reduces ground clearance! It is all so much fun... I wish I could have gone!
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Letting more air out of the tires will improve traction, but it also reduces ground clearance! It is all so much fun... I wish I could have gone!
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David - Leidys thought that the Mission Impossible trail was much more challenging than the Pole Line Road. I plan on going back next year, so maybe
next time.
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Ateo
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Ken, great trip. Thanks for the pictures.
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by ateo
Ken, great trip. Thanks for the pictures. |
You are certainly welcome, amigo.
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wessongroup
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Letting more air out of the tires will improve traction, but it also reduces ground clearance! It is all so much fun... I wish I could have gone!
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It would have been very interesting to see how ya fit it with the Jeeps on the "trail" ... maybe next time.. 
As it sure looked like a very tough road ... imho
[Edited on 12-4-2011 by wessongroup]
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by wessongroup
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Letting more air out of the tires will improve traction, but it also reduces ground clearance! It is all so much fun... I wish I could have gone!
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It would have been very interesting to see how ya fit it with the Jeeps on the "trail" ... maybe next time..
As it sure looked like a very tough road ... imho
[Edited on 12-4-2011 by wessongroup] |
Well, even Ken's esposa thinks the Mision Santa Maria road is tougher (Ken calls it Mission Impossible)... and I have taken all three of my Tacomas in
there (and all got some body damage)... SEE: http://vivabaja.com/msm2010/
I look forward to going in there... The Lost Diaz Grave is nearby, as well... A search that I still need to do on the ground!
[Edited on 12-4-2011 by David K]
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wessongroup
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Thanks DK ... love the off road stuff ya guys get to do ... just meant it would have had some more vehicles and folks in the pictures .. which adds to
my enjoyment ... selfish in my old age...
and, sorry don't remember the guys name with the "van" ... must say he takes that "beast" just about everywhere... 
[Edited on 12-4-2011 by wessongroup]
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by wessongroup
Thanks DK ... love the off road stuff ya guys get to do ... just meant it would have had some more vehicles and folks in the pictures .. which adds to
my enjoyment ... selfish in my old age...
[Edited on 12-4-2011 by wessongroup] |
I made this thread especially for you, amigo!
The Summit and Pole Line Roads
link to thread:
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=56700&pag...
Enjoy,
Ken
[Edited on 12-5-2011 by Ken Cooke]
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by wessongroup
Thanks DK ... love the off road stuff ya guys get to do ... just meant it would have had some more vehicles and folks in the pictures .. which adds to
my enjoyment ... selfish in my old age...
and, sorry don't remember the guys name with the "van" ... must say he takes that "beast" just about everywhere...
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That would be ART ('EDM-1'), who still has more to his July trip report to post! Remember, he left us at La Paz with BajaTripper in his last
installment...
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mcfez
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Excellent photo essay Ken...felt like I was there! Thanks...once again...for sharing with us.
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mcfez
Excellent photo essay Ken...felt like I was there! Thanks...once again...for sharing with us. |
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Deno. Yes, rain did fall as you pointed out before my trip. Joe and his son Greg slept outdoors w/o a tent and were both
soaked on Sunday night.LOL
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