Mac 4x4 Challenge 2009

Terranosaurus · 02-01-2009, 12:05

Some of you may rememer tat the other year Steve Ray (IIRC) was supported in his fund raising for Mac x4 Challenge by the club. Anyway I put an entry in in April last year but ended up as a reserve. I got a cll just before xmas to say I'm in as someone dropped out, I am Team 33.

If you don't know the Mac 4x4 Challenge it is a unique, event in the UK at least, for 4x4s. The emphasis (I gather) is on navigation but theres a fair amount of driving both on and off the road involved. Last years event started in England, went to wales, Eire, NI, Scotlad and then back to England. This years event runs 6th - 8th March.

It runs over 3 days, Friday morn to Sunday aft/eve and covers a nominal 1000 miles but as there is no fixed route for some of it theres no precise mileage. The route is secret till the start and even the start venue isn't announced till near to the event. There are navigation ad other challenges at various points around the route, pay & play centres and forestry etc are used but there are also night time navigation excercises on the roads I beleive.

Its called the "Mac" 4x4 Challenge as the whole thing is run in support of MacMillan Cancer Support. Each competitor has to raise a minimum of £600 for Macmillan, plus of course they have to pay the £150 entry and all other costs.

Theres no official hotels or campsites on route so any sleeping is done in (or on) the truck or by it in a tent (people pitched tents in the ferry carpark last year) but there is a dinner and awards do at the finish at a hotel included as part of the entry.

Anyway I'm doing it in my T2, she should cope admirally, the first event was won by a LWB T2 in 2002, but am putting some of my planned mods on hold for now as I won't need them for the Mac. 3/4 of the 60 car entry is Landrovers, but I'd rather be in a nice warm, dry Jap truck anyday, the rest are

3 Cherokee
2 Fronties
1 HIlux Smurf
1 Isuzu
1 Landcruiser
2 Pajero
2 Wrangler
& 3 TBC

So I'll be te only Nissan by the lok of it.

I'll be setting up a "just giving" account shortly and if anyone would like to donate please do so that way. Its the best way as if you're a tax payed justgiving can claim tax releive on the money you donate. If anyone has any ideas for raising money or would like to help out please let me know. The Mac holds a charity auction at the event so if you work for somewhere that might be willing to donate something then please let me know, due credit will be given to the donor of course.

dinky · 02-01-2009, 12:47

Simon £50 from me and Jayne to get you going.

Terranosaurus · 02-01-2009, 12:56

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Originally Posted by dinky

Simon £50 from me and Jayne to get you going.

Cheers John - HERE's the just giving page for you and (hopefully) everyone else.

www.justgiving.com/mac4x4nissan

Deleted Member D · 02-01-2009, 13:03

£60 from us three.

I can think of plenty ideas to raise money too, Im sure.

When do you need the money by ?
Visited your page and paid.

Terranosaurus · 02-01-2009, 13:09

Cheers Tony - the event is 6-8th March so plenty of time but if you do it online through the above link they can claim the income tax back on it which means Macmillan get even more.

Deleted Member D · 02-01-2009, 13:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terranosaurus

Cheers Tony - the event is 6-8th March so plenty of time but if you do it online through the above link they can claim the income tax back on it which means Macmillan get even more.

Done

Good luck and do well x2

Deleted Member S · 02-01-2009, 20:42

As mentioned last night TRS when you get the sponcership forms send one to me & we'll you some donations as well as ours

Terranosaurus · 06-01-2009, 20:55

Sponsorship upto £80 now with more promised and Tarantula 4x4 have promised me something for the charity auction at the finish.

Anyone else who can help in any way please let me know.

floyd500b · 06-01-2009, 22:35

Done

Hope you show up the others

Cheers

Graham

Terranosaurus · 06-01-2009, 23:05

Thankyou very much Graham.

Terranosaurus · 20-01-2009, 23:35

One of the teams is now short a navigator - I know nothing about him but if anyones interestd I could make contact for you.

Quote:

Hi folks
Unfortunately my co-driver Ewan will not be able to make it March Sad due to him needed an operation on his heart a few weeks before the event, it is not too major but still a worry and it will be to big a risk therefore has had to withdraw, he really is gutted about it.
Having tried family and friends I have not been able to get hold of someone (it seems to be a busy weekend people in Rome one friend posted to basra, others cant read maps etc), so if anybody knows of or has a spare co-driver lying about the place who would like to do the event could you please post a reply or pm me, so I can at least still take part, and fully reward all the effort that has gone into the fundraising by all concerned.

Regards Derek Team 8

www.justgiving.com/team-doodles

Location: Hightae nr Lockerbie

Bibio · 21-01-2009, 06:34

Done ,,,,Good luck Guys

John

Terranosaurus · 02-03-2009, 00:01

Not far off now.....

Still got some jobs to do - this diff going didn't help but never mind I'll get it done.

Jobs done

Roof rails fitted - astra estate, shortened, have to fit from underneath though not best fit wouldn't use em again but time was short and I needed some.

Roof rack fitted - alloy Thule one I had on the mav.

High lift and Spade attached to rack.

Reverse/work lights fitted and wired at their end.

Storage in boot done.

New wiring loom for all ancillaries in but not fitted to stuff or switches or fuse box yet.

Second battery tray fitted, battery will go in on Tuesday.

CB fitted in cubby hole, Ham going on top of it with separation cable to bring facia to top of dash.

In car PC - 9" touch screen fitted on bracket over radio, with old laptop running memory map.

Think that's it for now - no time for photos, will take lots when it clean and finished.

Few jobs to do.

Fit replacement front diff.

Change engine oil and oil and fuel filter (air done and LSD, gerabox and transfer)

Fit spare wheel carrier to roofrack and fit 2nd spare and waffle boards to roof rack.

Fit 2nd battery

Fit roof lights

Fit inverter in boot

Fit 12v DIN plug for map light

Fit Switch panel and wire

Fit and connect fuse box and all ancillaries.

Think thats it only 3 more nights to go......

dinky · 02-03-2009, 08:38

TZRS All the work knowing you as i do will be finished at the last moment but to a good spec.Enjoy the time with neil.Dont forget the BOG ROLL.jd

Terranosaurus · 09-03-2009, 17:51

Some piccies of work done soon.

02-01-2009, 12:05	#1
Terranosaurus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: YORKSHIRE Vehicle: 2001 2.7 TDi T2 SWB Posts: 4,077	Mac 4x4 Challenge 2009 Some of you may rememer tat the other year Steve Ray (IIRC) was supported in his fund raising for Mac x4 Challenge by the club. Anyway I put an entry in in April last year but ended up as a reserve. I got a cll just before xmas to say I'm in as someone dropped out, I am Team 33. If you don't know the Mac 4x4 Challenge it is a unique, event in the UK at least, for 4x4s. The emphasis (I gather) is on navigation but theres a fair amount of driving both on and off the road involved. Last years event started in England, went to wales, Eire, NI, Scotlad and then back to England. This years event runs 6th - 8th March. It runs over 3 days, Friday morn to Sunday aft/eve and covers a nominal 1000 miles but as there is no fixed route for some of it theres no precise mileage. The route is secret till the start and even the start venue isn't announced till near to the event. There are navigation ad other challenges at various points around the route, pay & play centres and forestry etc are used but there are also night time navigation excercises on the roads I beleive. Its called the "Mac" 4x4 Challenge as the whole thing is run in support of MacMillan Cancer Support. Each competitor has to raise a minimum of £600 for Macmillan, plus of course they have to pay the £150 entry and all other costs. Theres no official hotels or campsites on route so any sleeping is done in (or on) the truck or by it in a tent (people pitched tents in the ferry carpark last year) but there is a dinner and awards do at the finish at a hotel included as part of the entry. Anyway I'm doing it in my T2, she should cope admirally, the first event was won by a LWB T2 in 2002, but am putting some of my planned mods on hold for now as I won't need them for the Mac. 3/4 of the 60 car entry is Landrovers, but I'd rather be in a nice warm, dry Jap truck anyday, the rest are 3 Cherokee 2 Fronties 1 HIlux Smurf 1 Isuzu 1 Landcruiser 2 Pajero 2 Wrangler & 3 TBC So I'll be te only Nissan by the lok of it. I'll be setting up a "just giving" account shortly and if anyone would like to donate please do so that way. Its the best way as if you're a tax payed justgiving can claim tax releive on the money you donate. If anyone has any ideas for raising money or would like to help out please let me know. The Mac holds a charity auction at the event so if you work for somewhere that might be willing to donate something then please let me know, due credit will be given to the donor of course. Last edited by Terranosaurus; 02-01-2009 at 13:10.

02-01-2009, 13:03	#4
Deleted Member D Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,441	Me Lyn & Mick £60 from us three. I can think of plenty ideas to raise money too, Im sure. When do you need the money by ? Visited your page and paid.

02-01-2009, 12:47	#2
dinky Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SOUTH YORKSHIRE Vehicle: t20 lwb Posts: 1,238	Simon £50 from me and Jayne to get you going.

02-01-2009, 13:09	#5
Terranosaurus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: YORKSHIRE Vehicle: 2001 2.7 TDi T2 SWB Posts: 4,077	Cheers Tony - the event is 6-8th March so plenty of time but if you do it online through the above link they can claim the income tax back on it which means Macmillan get even more.

02-01-2009, 20:42	#7
Deleted Member S Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,711	As mentioned last night TRS when you get the sponcership forms send one to me & we'll you some donations as well as ours

06-01-2009, 20:55	#8
Terranosaurus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: YORKSHIRE Vehicle: 2001 2.7 TDi T2 SWB Posts: 4,077	Sponsorship upto £80 now with more promised and Tarantula 4x4 have promised me something for the charity auction at the finish. Anyone else who can help in any way please let me know.

06-01-2009, 22:35	#9
floyd500b Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 553	Done Hope you show up the others Cheers Graham

06-01-2009, 23:05	#10
Terranosaurus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: YORKSHIRE Vehicle: 2001 2.7 TDi T2 SWB Posts: 4,077	Thankyou very much Graham.

21-01-2009, 06:34	#12
Bibio Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Glasgow Scotland Vehicle: Mistral Posts: 262	Done ,,,,Good luck Guys John

02-03-2009, 00:01	#13
Terranosaurus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: YORKSHIRE Vehicle: 2001 2.7 TDi T2 SWB Posts: 4,077	Not far off now..... Still got some jobs to do - this diff going didn't help but never mind I'll get it done. Jobs done Roof rails fitted - astra estate, shortened, have to fit from underneath though not best fit wouldn't use em again but time was short and I needed some. Roof rack fitted - alloy Thule one I had on the mav. High lift and Spade attached to rack. Reverse/work lights fitted and wired at their end. Storage in boot done. New wiring loom for all ancillaries in but not fitted to stuff or switches or fuse box yet. Second battery tray fitted, battery will go in on Tuesday. CB fitted in cubby hole, Ham going on top of it with separation cable to bring facia to top of dash. In car PC - 9" touch screen fitted on bracket over radio, with old laptop running memory map. Think that's it for now - no time for photos, will take lots when it clean and finished. Few jobs to do. Fit replacement front diff. Change engine oil and oil and fuel filter (air done and LSD, gerabox and transfer) Fit spare wheel carrier to roofrack and fit 2nd spare and waffle boards to roof rack. Fit 2nd battery Fit roof lights Fit inverter in boot Fit 12v DIN plug for map light Fit Switch panel and wire Fit and connect fuse box and all ancillaries. Think thats it only 3 more nights to go......

02-03-2009, 08:38	#14
dinky Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SOUTH YORKSHIRE Vehicle: t20 lwb Posts: 1,238	TZRS All the work knowing you as i do will be finished at the last moment but to a good spec.Enjoy the time with neil.Dont forget the BOG ROLL.jd

09-03-2009, 17:51	#15
Terranosaurus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: YORKSHIRE Vehicle: 2001 2.7 TDi T2 SWB Posts: 4,077	Some piccies of work done soon.