CFSJC BLOG

ECI 2008 Announced

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 02:56:33 -0400

Where: The Uwharrie (pronounced U-R-E) National Forest, Troy, NC
http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/recreat...rrie/index.htm

When: Thurs. June 19 - Sun. June 22, 2008

Fees: Trail pass, $5 per day per vehicle. A Season Pass is $30. These are National Forest Service Fees, and only required if your taking a vehicle on the trails. Most of us just buy them at "The Outpost", a gas station near the entrance to URE.

Camping: Camping is free at the Badin Lake Group Camp, for Thursday thru Sunday. There will be no group camping on Sunday night. Participants that wish to stay can make arrangements through the reservation center, for the other camping areas.
http://www.recreation.gov/

Primitive (trail or roadside, no convenient facilities) camping is allowed in the forest for free as well. Many folks camp trailside throughout the year.

Who's invited: All of the members of this forum and anyone with a passion for the big daddy of Jeeps!

What to wheel: Most of us have FSJs to wheel, not all of us. You are invited to bring what you have and have fun regardless of what you're driving. We only make fun of the baby Jeeps for a day or so.

What to expect: Good wheeling and lots of laughs! Check out the pictures and videos from previous years.

Most stock GWs can wheel even the harder trails. Using the by-passes, we have had success getting stock rigs to the playgrounds of rocks.

There are trails for just about every level of wheeler.

If you plan to come please register:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=5FoqKPZixWwAsT2wYEGwXA_3d_3d

Visit our Forums for any questions you may have!

Here are a few maps of the area and of the trails that may prove to be useful if you come to the ECI. I suggest printing off one of the trail maps to take with you.

Here is a map showing the outpost and group camp. It is much easier to take Mullinix Rd. to the group camp, rather than go through the official entrance as most of those roads are not paved.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=s&i...65575&t=h&z=15

Here is a link to the newest URE map. The red roads are the actual trails, and we will be staying at the "Badin Lake Group Campground" (near the top of the map).
http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/recreat..._trail_map.pdf

Here is the older map, with OHV trails outlining the trails:

Here is an aerial photo of the group camp, it continues well into the treeline. I don't know if this will be useful or not but here it is anyway:

Here is a Panorama I took last year. Use the Camry for reference as it does a complete 360. Click on this thumb to take you to the large picture.

Showers on the left, restrooms (non-running water) on the right.

A view complete opposite from the above one, where most of the CFSJC members will be staying. Also known as Group Camp A.

Here is an image of the campground:

ECI 2007 A Success

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 02:30:01 -0400

If you said you were going to make it and didn't...you missed out on some great free stuff!!

This year was awesome, we had some incredible stuff to give away...

B.F. Goodrich Tires - BFG sent us a set of 4 P285/75/16 Mud Terrain k/m!!
Our thanks to Loretta Thompson for hooking us up!
www.bfgoodrichtires.com

BJ's Off Road - Donated an awesome winch mount front bumper!!
Thanks Ryan and Brent!
www.bjsoffroad.com

Bull Gear Inc. - Tony Casey was one of the vendors on the trails...as usual! This year he brought a set of front and rear D44 4.56 gears with install kits to give away!!!
He also had two nice looking Wagoneers and a really sweet little flattie for sale.
Thanks to all the Casey's for being there and the awesome prize!
www.bullgearinc.com

builtnotbought4x4.com - Noah showed up on Saturday and gave away some t-shirts and decals!
Thanks Noah!
www.builtnotbought4x4.com

Gwamp - Sent along one of his oil pump priming tools.
Thanks Bob!
www.gwamp.com

Jake's Full Size Jeep Junkyard - We gave away a gift certificate for $100 from his pick and pull FSJ only junkyard in western NC!
Thanks Jake and Jackie!
828-675-0579

jeepguyp - Was there to bring parts to a few and he had some classic Jeep calenders to add to the loot!
Thanks Parrish!

Randy's Ring&Pinion - Kevin Weedbush from Randy's staff sent us an awesome u-joint repair kit, a full spool for a D44, a bunch of decals, t-shirts- calenders and plenty of posters featuring 'Randy's girls'!
Thanks to Kevin for everything!
www.ringpinion.com

TT's Fabworks - Tad sent a gift certificate for a shackle flip kit!
Look for youngjeepers rig sporting a TT's lift in a future issue of Four Wheeler. More details on that soon.
Thanks Tad!
www.ttsfabworks.com

Warn Winch - The folks at Warn sent some cool recovery gear, a tow strap heavy enough for an FSJ, a pair of gloves and a shackle.
Thanks to Anne Snedecor at Warn for all of her help.
www.warn.com

I have all of these folks to thank for the
great donations. They are all commited to
the FSJ community and four wheeling.
We are glad to have them!

From me and the CFSJC...
Thank Y'all.

-Rick Casey

United 4WD Membership

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 02:46:40 -0500

The Carolina Full Size Jeep Club is proud to announce our membership with United Four Wheel Drive Association. ( http://www.ufwda.org/ )

From UFWDA’s website: “From avid enthusiasts who are individual members, to clubs and association members, the membership spans 4 continents with over 10,000 member voices. We own and drive everything from early Jeep Willys, to Broncos, Land Cruisers, and now just about every make of 4x4 and Sport Utility Vehicle available around the world! Many members take their families to the events and trail rides, but there are also single members who enjoy the benefits of the organization. On the trails you'll find both men and women drivers and passengers alike, kids of all ages, and participants ranging from their teens to their 80's. Though we are an Association of Associations and individual members who make up 'the whole', the board members and directors are the guides for helping to keep the direction going with clear purpose and according to the voices of the delegates. To ensure business is taken care of, there are meetings held throughout the year, and an annual convention to make sure there is a steady flow and exchange of information.”