Black Pearl goes trialing ;)

makeitfit · 30-10-2016, 23:13

So today the Black Pearl took me trialing

What an absolute blast, never done it before but can't wait to go again

After my slightly premature trip out for the Team Wales weekend I had to go back to basics and tighten everything. Check everything else and generally fix all my quick fixes

Been really busy of late but did get a good day of prep yesterday and got to this stage last night

I'd upgraded my comp rods and re done sections of old wiring loom. Got the LPG re-armed and generally tidied various loose ends.
Trialing is a good discipline to get into. I entered the RTV class, thats road going class basically.
You have to drive through 10 increasingly difficult gates without stopping, getting stuck or hitting a stick. I excelled at all

Here's a few shots of us in action

Powering through a hairpin in the ruff

Top of the pile in No1 gate, unfortunately not a clear run as I clipped the last cane

Bit of 35" flex action

Beat some of the CCV class trucks and did get one clear round when no one else did

Properly addictive and just can't fault the truck; the nut behind the wheel though needs a little fettling

makeitfit · 30-10-2016, 23:19

Here's a bit of onboard for your delight. Turn you sound UP

solarman216 · 30-10-2016, 23:59

Where is this Pete? looks interesting Rick

makeitfit · 31-10-2016, 00:01

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Originally Posted by solarman216

Where is this Pete? looks interesting Rick

This was near Cardigan, all of 6 miles away

They have it on different sites all the time though

Blocky10 · 31-10-2016, 00:08

Sounds like it's running great Pete. Looks like fun too. Well done

elty001 · 31-10-2016, 00:18

Going trailing with my cousin in his series two when I was 14 is what got me into the 4x4 scene.
Great job all round Pete

Banshee · 31-10-2016, 11:41

Awesome Pete, glad it's all systems go again after the adventures on the Wales trip

I'll be getting those amps off to you this week

Mr K · 31-10-2016, 12:27

Looks great fun but really difficult to see the gates and where to go. Surely it should be better sign posted or is that part of the trial. Is it timed?

makeitfit · 31-10-2016, 16:01

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Originally Posted by Mr K

Looks great fun but really difficult to see the gates and where to go. Surely it should be better sign posted or is that part of the trial. Is it timed?

I found them invisible sometimes

but yes maybe part of the game. It's not timed but you try telling anyone

POWER

jims-terrano · 31-10-2016, 18:48

Looks great fun Pete and the pearl is sounding real good too

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 01-11-2016, 23:08

well done,used to attend as a spectator ccv trials and odd rtv organised by green oval clubs when I had a rrc.

was this a local all marque job?

makeitfit · 01-11-2016, 23:44

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Originally Posted by Thomas-the-Terrano2

was this a local all marque job?

Yes local club, totally made up to have found them

All marque as in Landies ? Well it was

I was the only non landie thing there, the only IFS and the only Billy no mates Driver

Happy to say I surprised everyone with the Black Pearl's ability

Now if I can just remember the ruddy route

Fez_uk · 02-11-2016, 09:54

Whats the club called?

Banshee · 02-11-2016, 10:15

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Originally Posted by Fez_uk

Whats the club called?

Not quite sure your red shit bucket would fare very well there

Blocky10 · 02-11-2016, 10:46

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Originally Posted by Banshee

Not quite sure your red shit bucket would fare very well there

Man that's fighting talk

there could be a duel. A mud off

30-10-2016, 23:13	#1
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Black Pearl goes trialing ;) So today the Black Pearl took me trialing What an absolute blast, never done it before but can't wait to go again After my slightly premature trip out for the Team Wales weekend I had to go back to basics and tighten everything. Check everything else and generally fix all my quick fixes Been really busy of late but did get a good day of prep yesterday and got to this stage last night I'd upgraded my comp rods and re done sections of old wiring loom. Got the LPG re-armed and generally tidied various loose ends. Trialing is a good discipline to get into. I entered the RTV class, thats road going class basically. You have to drive through 10 increasingly difficult gates without stopping, getting stuck or hitting a stick. I excelled at all Here's a few shots of us in action Powering through a hairpin in the ruff Top of the pile in No1 gate, unfortunately not a clear run as I clipped the last cane Bit of 35" flex action Beat some of the CCV class trucks and did get one clear round when no one else did Properly addictive and just can't fault the truck; the nut behind the wheel though needs a little fettling

30-10-2016, 23:19	#2
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Video Here's a bit of onboard for your delight. Turn you sound UP

30-10-2016, 23:59	#3
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,426	Where is this Pete? looks interesting Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

31-10-2016, 11:41	#7
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Awesome Pete, glad it's all systems go again after the adventures on the Wales trip I'll be getting those amps off to you this week __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

01-11-2016, 23:08	#11
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	well done,used to attend as a spectator ccv trials and odd rtv organised by green oval clubs when I had a rrc. was this a local all marque job? __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

31-10-2016, 00:08	#5
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	Sounds like it's running great Pete. Looks like fun too. Well done

31-10-2016, 00:18	#6
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,830	Going trailing with my cousin in his series two when I was 14 is what got me into the 4x4 scene. Great job all round Pete

31-10-2016, 12:27	#8
Mr K Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: South Northants Vehicle: Nissan Patrol Y61 2.8 Posts: 1,145	Looks great fun but really difficult to see the gates and where to go. Surely it should be better sign posted or is that part of the trial. Is it timed?

31-10-2016, 18:48	#10
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Looks great fun Pete and the pearl is sounding real good too

02-11-2016, 09:54	#13
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	Whats the club called?