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 Joined: 2/2/2009 Posts: 2,753 Bikes: 08 R1 | 06 CRF250R | 03 Predator
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Went up above Pine Flat on trimmer springs Rd. to Bretz Mill. Followed some trails for about 30 miles up to dinky creek rd. A total of about 50 miles. We were 2 miles from Dinky Creek Rd. and Hwy. 168, but the snow was too thick. The dirt was ice. I was able to do it by myself, but my poor Vue couldn't carry all 4 of us through the thick un-plowed snow uphill. So we had to turn back. So our mission was a failure! We were planning on going all the way up to Dinky Creek on dirt trails from pine flat. Had 0 problems the whole way. The only real problem I had was not having a true 4 wheel drive. A 4 low gear would of helped a lot with the extra weight I was carrying with 4 passengers.    Not Stuck just taking some pictures    When we got into the snow covered trails, it started to get fun! I was really surprised how I was able to just truck right on threw the ice covered trails with 2 ft. of snow on the roads. Snow got to be 3 ft. deep around 6K feet. At that point I couldnt climb uphill with all of us in the car. Too much weight and stress on the transmission. So we turned around. This picture is about 5K feet. We made it to 6K feet WITH NO CHAINS!. Coulda kept going if it was only me in the car. Poor VUE didnt have the power to carry all of us through the ice covered trails with snow going up hill.     VIDEO ( To some people this is not considered off roading, but it is to me) Endorsing rider comradery. One rider at a time! Go CCR!!
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 Joined: 2/25/2009 Posts: 904 Bikes: LTZ400
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Your crazy man. that looked like fun
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 Joined: 2/5/2009 Posts: 2,292 Bikes: 700cc raptor/ Honda 70 3 wheeler/ 07 rhino 660
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LSweet pics shane looks like the vue did it's job  looks like you had a blast
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 Joined: 2/12/2009 Posts: 285 Bikes: '01 KTM 380, (2) '87 CR500
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Off roading on dirt roads in the Vue. I wonder how many people think that's a rental. Awesome. My psychiatrist says I suffer from delusions of grandeur. But he probably says that about everyone who's awesome and kicks ass!
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 Joined: 8/9/2009 Posts: 116 Bikes: 07 ktm 250sx
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let me know the next time ur goin. ill bring my rig I Miss Premix :(
Its not a matter of if your 4stroke will blow but when
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Joined: 2/2/2009 Posts: 2,753 Bikes: 08 R1 | 06 CRF250R | 03 Predator
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It would be nice having a true 4x4 up there plowing the way. If you were up there paving the way in the deep ass snow i could of went farther up. Maybe made it all the way up to Dinky Creek on the back trails. Endorsing rider comradery. One rider at a time! Go CCR!!
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 Joined: 3/23/2009 Posts: 70 Bikes: 07-Ducati ST3-S-ABS / 02-HONDA REBEL-250
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Hey Shane,where are the C.C.R. stickers,this ride is not official till we see some bumber stickers bro..  Red Rocket Beast
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Joined: 2/2/2009 Posts: 2,753 Bikes: 08 R1 | 06 CRF250R | 03 Predator
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jet057 wrote:Hey Shane,where are the C.C.R. stickers,this ride is not official till we see some bumber stickers bro.. On the back left window!! It's there. Big Red letters! oh yeah.... And I finally felt the electronic controlled steering assist in my car working, while in the snow I let go of my wheel, and it just straightens itself out when the wheel turns. Really helpful and cool! Endorsing rider comradery. One rider at a time! Go CCR!!
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Joined: 2/12/2009 Posts: 285 Bikes: '01 KTM 380, (2) '87 CR500
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I might be wrong, but doesn't a vue share the platform w/ a Honda Pilot? Or am I confusing vehicles? My psychiatrist says I suffer from delusions of grandeur. But he probably says that about everyone who's awesome and kicks ass!
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Joined: 2/2/2009 Posts: 2,753 Bikes: 08 R1 | 06 CRF250R | 03 Predator
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It shares the engine. The Vue has a honda V6 3.5 Liter 250 HP. Endorsing rider comradery. One rider at a time! Go CCR!!
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 Joined: 2/5/2009 Posts: 174 Bikes: 03 600rr
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Call me if you ever need help File Attachment(s):  S8003836.JPG (434kb) downloaded 29 time(s).
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 Joined: 2/10/2009 Posts: 1,325 Bikes: visalia
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Joined: 2/2/2009 Posts: 2,753 Bikes: 08 R1 | 06 CRF250R | 03 Predator
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Hey Aaron where can I get a safari rack like that on yours? Endorsing rider comradery. One rider at a time! Go CCR!!
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Joined: 2/5/2009 Posts: 174 Bikes: 03 600rr
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Striker wrote:Hey Aaron where can I get a safari rack like that on yours? Bought mine a 4 wheel performance for about $480. They won't make it for your vehicle but if you measure your roof, you can compare it to other vehicles and buy that roof rack. For example mine is made for the toyota tocoma.
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Joined: 2/2/2009 Posts: 2,753 Bikes: 08 R1 | 06 CRF250R | 03 Predator
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Ok thats what I thaught I would have to do. I want it so I can have the pro comp lights up top like yours. Plus it will look tight Endorsing rider comradery. One rider at a time! Go CCR!!
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