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All the things to look forward too, lol. I was out at the dunes a few weeks back with my grandpa. Hes 85 and still leading the pack. just had a stint put in due to a minor stroke a couple weeks before the trip... its hard to watch him walk around slowly, especially through the sand. "gettin old is tough!.... I would have been ok to go at 70." - He has said this to me now multiple times, but hes a super healthy dude. Still works on those big quilting machines, eats plenty of garlic and butter with everything, never drank or smoked... not what he use to be but hes ok with it and so is everyone in the group. Im only 31, actually been thinking about my health since that trip, lucky for me I throw hot tires around most the day so its a decent work out. 

Whos the oldest on here?

no this is true, unfortunately, no info yet to be shared on what happened but is very real...

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1334702279975944/permalink/7180883685357745/

Thanks for the Birthday wishes. Spent the week down in vegas for the mint 400 with some great friends. Trying to get geared up for a week in glamis starting this weekend. 

Alumicraft is on my list of cars to drive, older and newer. Anyone can tell me the main differences/improvements they have made? Any info would be appreciated. Id love to do a write up on one

34 minutes ago, EmpirE231 said:

These have a date code of 1966!! And were replaced by a nicer set with a date code of 1978 🤣. Rubber must have been better back then. 

You love to see it! If there taken care of and not stored out in the sun, they last forever. I replaced my grandpas set on his sandrail last year after almost 20 years of use and abuse. they ended up going to a friend who is still putting miles on them. Thanks for sharing. 

curious how old those are, Love seeing old STUs, they last forever

This looks like a lot of fun 
https://www.instagram.com/p/C3Ii2UVLJUq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

1 hour ago, EmpirE231 said:

Dang... a lot of retirees in here, and at early ages. That's pretty impressive.

I was thinking the same thing. Pretty cool to see, stoked for many of you. I got what feels like a long road ahead of me, but I know it will come sooner then expected. lets hope the funds do the same, lol!

We got out here on Monday, leaving tomorrow. Not a bad week right in between veterans and thanksgiving. It rained a couple days ago and hardened up the ruts. The past 2 nights have been foggy and the dew on everything is crazy. Never seen this much see out here, everything including seats are soaked.  Sand is holding it too. Ruts are getting deep in the common dunes. Hope for some wind sometime in the next few days for thanksgiving. 

On 11/1/2023 at 12:00 PM, 1slomofo said:

Simple... At least on the part of STU - They click the buy it now button on Alibaba and the entire shows up at their door ready for the hot knife. 

These tires are made on the east coast. Similar to regular tire process. one of the very few truly all American sand tires. Yet, another reason they are more expensive, but yet better quality then the rest. 
I just got my grandpa new tires, front and backs for his buggy. 18 years on the same Padla traks and front Razors... no massive chunks missing, still holding air just fine. infact, a friend ended up buying his old tires and are still running them!! 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzFtJ4OLAsB/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
 

if you e never seen the process of what EVERY paddle tire goes through at STU, you should see this. Made in America. Cut in America. Inspected in America. Best Sandtire money can buy. 

Ive always hated that, but if your following the "surf code" it makes sense. 

The sad reality is this is a play on "support local". However, when your dealing with the Sand toy capital of the world, more then most will pay the extra fee because most other states dont have dunes. and if they do, chances are there not as good. Its supposed to promote recreation in your home state. same as hunting, its to deter out of towners from taking "natural resources" from the locals. 

Since Ive moved out of CA I see extra BS charges. I avoid as much as possible but some you just cant... and everytime I pay it I remember the glorious yells of " NO KOOKS" coming from the water, lol. 

Dude thats Wild! Sucks to see and super sorry for the loss... 

Even though its not resolved, I just want to give a quick thanks to you all for your suggestions. learned a few things and definitely appreciate the help! 

I warmed up the car and revved it up when I got home, unfortunately it did not make it past 5300... I am in contact with a couple different tuners up here in UT to see if we can get it plugged in and maybe see some helpful messages, or just retune...

2 minutes ago, Rockwood said:

Does it rev clean to the limiter in neutral, just under boost, or any time you try to clear 5300rpm?

I never really like to rev to the limiter in Neutral. Ill rev it when I get home to day and see. Im starting to think maybe the pump isnt keeping up... 

Since most of this was done before the injectors, I figured for sure it would be injectors. On my Orange Funco, I had to clean injectors at least once a season, otherwise it acted the same.... 

no, These are all the items that have been replaced chasing down the issue.

Oh, Also just cleaned the Injectors. 

I have a 2.5 Subaru I am trying to trouble shoot why it wont get past 5k rpm. Engine starts to stutter like its not getting enough fuel. only pushing around 10# boost...

It has new ignition coil pack, ign. wires, mapping sensor, new fuel lines, new fuel pump, new fuel filter... couldnt get past 5k.. I got new spark plugs, gapped to .025 and that helped it get to about 5300 rpm, motor seemed way more crisp leading up to it too (I was convinced rolling onto the throttle it was fixed with how much better it was running), but still not it..... any other suggestions?

In the last month I have driven past the dunes 2x now... EAGER is an understatement, cant wait to take in the beauty... the sights, the sounds, and the WOT Feelings

Just got done doing a a whole new roof on a Carson Racer, I ended up selling it after, and lost money on it. Its expensive stuff. 

Big question is, how much do you think the trailer is worth right now?

as it sits not knowing everything about it yet, 32 OBO. More info to come on it after Monday.. Still gathering info on it. 

It has some Micky Thompson Bajas for the front as well. Paddles looked ok. Just needs to be dune prepped and have the injectors cleaned. Then it’s dune ready

Well, the owner of the car lives up here in Utah and only has used it 2x over the last couple years. After meeting him, he offered it to me but I don’t have space for it for long. I have a car coming within a couple months.  In other words I need to find it a home. 

Is Bill the family friend that bought Gils car? the white 2 seater with a subaru, Soft roofline?