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  • HipMFH
    HipMFH
    HipMF
    wrote on last edited by
    #7059

    Oh, there was rock climbing too. Here's our old friend Ben on pitch 8 out of 11 on a climb called "Prime Rib".

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    This pitch was my first outdoor lead, and the climb in general was my first multi-pitch adventure. I've wanted to do something like this since I started climbing, so it was pretty cool. Fun, but long.

    On to the next challenge...

    PS: Here's a picture of a lake:

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    • HipMFH
      HipMFH
      HipMF
      wrote on last edited by
      #7060

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      Left vs Right is a distraction. It's been this way since the beginning of "civilization". I don't have any solutions, I just wanted to point out that "civilization" is the legalization of theft from the masses for the benefit of a few. Surely this 18 yr old has a much greater economic value than you or I, lol. Sorry, I'm a bit behind on the news.

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      • HipMFH
        HipMFH
        HipMF
        wrote on last edited by
        #7061

        Sure, it was bad, but it's actually gotten much worse, and the war will make it even worse still.

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        • m42b32M
          m42b32M
          m42b32
          wrote on last edited by
          #7062

          Not BMW related but fun car stuff so figured I'd share. I took the Bronco for a day trip to Tigerton OHV park on Labor day and spent the day exploring the trails there.

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          Didn't take pics of any of the harder stuff but we got into some proper rock crawling in a few places where the skid plates and lockers came in handy. The only bummer of the day was that my wheels picked up a few scrape marks from some hidden rocks in a very avoidable (lol) mud hole... I'm considering switching them out to some steelies from a black diamond model so I don't need to worry about it as much next time. 10/10 though, would do it again.

          1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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          • YoungCRY
            YoungCRY
            YoungCR
            wrote on last edited by
            #7063

            Didn’t know there were off road parks around here, looks fun! Any big adventures planned yet? Michigan sand dunes would be a fun weekend trip.

            Chris Young
            BMWCCA #458972
            1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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            • m42b32M
              m42b32M
              m42b32
              wrote on last edited by
              #7064

              YoungCR said:

              Didn’t know there were off road parks around here, looks fun! Any big adventures planned yet? Michigan sand dunes would be a fun weekend trip.

              I think this one is the only one in the area that allows 4x4's, I was stoked to find there was something worth going to for a day trip! The wife and I are road tripping to the smokey mountains in Tennessee next month so I've been looking around for some trails to explore in that area or on the way while we're out there, thinking about taking a drive on the tail of the dragon while we're there too. We're also flying out to Moab in November so I wont have the Bronco there, but I will be doing a Bronco driving experience through Ford while we're there that's basically a guided day on trails all over the area which should be really cool. The dunes in Michigan is something I'd love to do at some point too, maybe next summer!

              1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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              • The Full BananaT
                The Full BananaT
                The Full Banana
                wrote on last edited by
                #7065

                Does anyone has a e85/86 Z4 that I could sit in to see if I fit? I’m 6’5” and not skinny so sounds like it’s a coin toss from what I’ve read
                 

                Im looking at picking up a Z4M Coupe but really don’t want to fly cross country to find out I don’t fit…

                Tom - I have a few BMWs, an overworked Volvo 242, and now a YouTube channel called Drive, Revive, Tinker

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                • JdesignJ
                  JdesignJ
                  Jdesign
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #7066

                  The Full Banana said:

                  Does anyone has a e85/86 Z4 that I could sit in to see if I fit? I’m 6’5” and not skinny so sounds like it’s a coin toss from what I’ve read
                   

                  Im looking at picking up a Z4M Coupe but really don’t want to fly cross country to find out I don’t fit…

                  Check on Autotempest and see if you can find one for sale locally and just test drive it.

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                  • Ryan...R
                    Ryan...R
                    Ryan...
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #7067

                    m42b32 said:

                    Not BMW related but fun car stuff so figured I'd share. I took the Bronco for a day trip to Tigerton OHV park on Labor day and spent the day exploring the trails there.

                    37308431426187912216309037106835670079676372n.jpg

                    Didn't take pics of any of the harder stuff but we got into some proper rock crawling in a few places where the skid plates and lockers came in handy. The only bummer of the day was that my wheels picked up a few scrape marks from some hidden rocks in a very avoidable (lol) mud hole... I'm considering switching them out to some steelies from a black diamond model so I don't need to worry about it as much next time. 10/10 though, would do it again.

                    YYYOOOOOOOOO

                    I didn't know we had other 4x4 peeps here. I went down to The Badlands with my buddy a couple months back, had a blast!

                    I'm trying to get a group together for a winter run at Holly Oaks, December 9th.

                    Gladiator 1.jpg

                    Gladiator 2.jpg

                    2021 Gladiator Willys -- 6 speed manual, 33" Falken AT, 3/4" level

                    2021 Low Rider S -- Stage 2, 117hp/128ft lbs

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                    • Ryan...R
                      Ryan...R
                      Ryan...
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #7068

                      m42b32 said:

                      I think this one is the only one in the area that allows 4x4's, I was stoked to find there was something worth going to for a day trip! The wife and I are road tripping to the smokey mountains in Tennessee next month so I've been looking around for some trails to explore in that area or on the way while we're out there, thinking about taking a drive on the tail of the dragon while we're there too. We're also flying out to Moab in November so I wont have the Bronco there, but I will be doing a Bronco driving experience through Ford while we're there that's basically a guided day on trails all over the area which should be really cool. The dunes in Michigan is something I'd love to do at some point too, maybe next summer!

                      Tigerton up by Wausau is closed for the year I think, but I think some local groups run events in the winter as well.

                      Holly Oaks is a 6.5 hr drive from the Madison area, they've got some fun looking obstacles and a Jeep Badge of Honor trail to boot. They have the magna rock area too which is supposed to replicate some Moab stuff too.

                      TN has two good parks, Windrock and Coalmont. Windrock supposedly has a ton of awesome options, all different levels of gnarly from gravel roads to "you might want 38s and lockers for that".

                      2021 Gladiator Willys -- 6 speed manual, 33" Falken AT, 3/4" level

                      2021 Low Rider S -- Stage 2, 117hp/128ft lbs

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                      • JdesignJ
                        JdesignJ
                        Jdesign
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #7069

                        Not much chitter chatter in this chitter chatter thread...

                        SumBunny.jpg

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                        🥳SOLD BMW E24 633CSI - BMW M30B32                                          🧪SOLD HCH  ES9 - 1.3 LDA
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                        ☠️BMW E36 318i - Ford 5.0 FE302                                                         🚴‍♂️ GT-Labomba - 26x2.75 Freeride
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                        • HipMFH
                          HipMFH
                          HipMF
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #7070

                          I rebuilt my mountain bike again this spring. I got a clean 1991 Bridgestone frame from the Brazen Dropouts swap meet. Lugged steel, Tange tubing. I think the only original parts now are the brakes, rear derailer and shifter. Mostly use it for commuting and riding around Pheasant Branch, although I did take it to Cam Rock a few weeks ago. I don't miss my suspension fork as much as I thought I would, but my wheels don't come off the ground as often as the used to either...

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                          • HipMFH
                            HipMFH
                            HipMF
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #7071

                            ""F" your gravel bike"

                            -1991 Bridgestone Catalog

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                            • YoungCRY
                              YoungCRY
                              YoungCR
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #7072

                              Jdesign said:

                              Not much chitter chatter in this chitter chatter thread...https://giphy.com/embed/YhSVi82JQiuFa" width="480" height="369"

                              https://giphy.com/gifs/beer-king-of-the-hill-YhSVi82JQiuF

                              Not much excitement in my neck of the woods, just work

                              Chris Young
                              BMWCCA #458972
                              1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                              • YoungCRY
                                YoungCRY
                                YoungCR
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #7073

                                Jdesign said:

                                Not much chitter chatter in this chitter chatter thread...

                                not much excitement in my neck of the woods, just been working.

                                Chris Young
                                BMWCCA #458972
                                1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                                • The Full BananaT
                                  The Full BananaT
                                  The Full Banana
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #7074

                                  I haven't shared this here, but last year I bought @industrialsized's green e36 from him after it had been sitting for a number of years. Some of the OGs here may remember this car from some WIBimmers gatherings long ago. Took some work to get it running again, but I'm now starting to drive it more often while making improvements and tweaks to match my preferences. Also, as of late I've created a YouTube channel chronicling my garage tinkerings. Just posted a video on the e36 yesterday; check it out:

                                  Tom - I have a few BMWs, an overworked Volvo 242, and now a YouTube channel called Drive, Revive, Tinker

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                                  • YoungCRY
                                    YoungCRY
                                    YoungCR
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #7075

                                    Awesome! Great to see this car again

                                    Chris Young
                                    BMWCCA #458972
                                    1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                                    • m42b32M
                                      m42b32M
                                      m42b32
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #7076

                                      HipMF said:

                                      I rebuilt my mountain bike again this spring. I got a clean 1991 Bridgestone frame from the Brazen Dropouts swap meet. Lugged steel, Tange tubing. I think the only original parts now are the brakes, rear derailer and shifter. Mostly use it for commuting and riding around Pheasant Branch, although I did take it to Cam Rock a few weeks ago. I don't miss my suspension fork as much as I thought I would, but my wheels don't come off the ground as often as the used to either...

                                      P5030009resized.png

                                      That looks really nice! I've fallen into the classic MTB rabbit hole and am building up a 1990 Diamondback Ascent EX to cruise around on. Old mountain bike paint jobs are the best.

                                      1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                                      • HipMFH
                                        HipMFH
                                        HipMF
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #7077

                                        Overexposed dumpster pic from my ride to the farmer's market this morning. Picked up some excellent strawberries and sugar snaps. I'm moving again and I'm considering unburdening myself of the e21 in the off-chance that someone's been waiting for an opportunity to buy it.

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                                        • KaiserRollsK
                                          KaiserRollsK
                                          KaiserRolls
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #7078

                                          HipMF said:

                                          Overexposed dumpster pic from my ride to the farmer's market this morning. Picked up some excellent strawberries and sugar snaps. I'm moving again and I'm considering unburdening myself of the e21 in the off-chance that someone's been waiting for an opportunity to buy it.

                                          20240615081849.jpg

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