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NewDustin
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APR 03, 02:05 PM
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I've been looking for something to replace my incredibly reliable/useful/drivable, but also SUPER boring Honda HRV daily driver. Given our proximity to some very tempting trails, I started looking for something small, capable, and quirky.
This one was a tow-behind for an older couple who kept absolutely fantastic care of it, and it is clean inside and out.
She ain't fast, but so far I absolutely love it. There are almost no electronic driver assists: no cameras, lane sensors, keyless entry...none of it. Driving it feels very much like DRIVING.
Planning a trip up to the Mt Potosi observatory this weekend -there's some great trails up there- so hopefully I have some action shots by Monday!
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Raydar
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APR 07, 11:25 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by NewDustin:
She ain't fast, but so far I absolutely love it. There are almost no electronic driver assists: no cameras, lane sensors, keyless entry...none of it. Driving it feels very much like DRIVING.
Planning a trip up to the Mt Potosi observatory this weekend -there's some great trails up there- so hopefully I have some action shots by Monday! |
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Something like that looks like it could be a great deal of fun.
And something for offroad doesn't need to be fast - with a few exceptions like Baja.
I've wondered about the wisdom of putting 392s in Wranglers.
Jeeps are good at breaking stuff. But a 392 can break stuff with conviction.
Travel safely. Keep the rubber side down.
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CoolBlue87GT
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APR 11, 04:19 PM
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CoolBlue87GT
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APR 30, 10:34 AM
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NewDustin
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MAY 07, 12:26 PM
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I need to take pictures next time we go out....
Las Vegas is so much better for off-roading than I realized...within 15 minutes of my house there are a dozen fantastic spots for trails. I've taken it out 2-3x a week since we got it and am impressed by it every single time. The amount of capability smashed into this car is incredible.
I added an amp and some speakers, but kept the stock dash. It was a pain because I couldn't find an accurate wiring diagram anywhere and had to trace the wires for the harness myself, but worth it for the cassette deck!
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NewDustin
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MAY 07, 12:27 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by CoolBlue87GT:
Looking forward to to your action videos. Enjoy it.
If yours is a soft top, saw some hardtops are available for those.
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I already have a hard top, but those are some GREAT tops. I'd love a roof rack.
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Patrick
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MAY 07, 10:17 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by NewDustin:
...but worth it for the cassette deck!
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The 70's called. They want their tapes back.  [This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 05-07-2025).]
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NewDustin
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MAY 07, 11:16 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Patrick:
The 70's called. They want their tapes back.
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Sweet. Ask them if they have a copy of Van Halen 1 I can have 
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Patrick
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MAY 08, 01:25 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by NewDustin:
Ask them if they have a copy of Van Halen...
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I think you'd enjoy this video. Seriously!
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NewDustin
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MAY 08, 06:15 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Patrick:
I think you'd enjoy this video. Seriously!
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I grew up "pirating" music off of the radio and my friends on cassette tapes and they have a very real nostalgic value to me. I'm developing quite the collection!
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