Rausch Creek Baja Course; trying to put together a group.

[NickPic83]

wow that sucks! what were the damages to the other raptors?

 

[All The Way]

Holly Shit! I think that is a first.

 

[cbs001]

wow that sucks! what were the damages to the other raptors?

1. A cracked rim and bent lower control arm
2. Busted front bumper
3.I think Rapturr 's truck lost a tooth.

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Here is a quick unedited video:

Rausch Creek Baja Course - YouTube

 

[khcdave]

Thanks guys for making the trip!!!! Plan is to create a great spot for Raptors to play and hopefully do a 2 day event in the summer with sponsors ect with a couple smaller outings before that. RC is going to be working on the tracks to smooth everything out along with setting up the lay out we want to try next which should be in about a month. I will let everyone know when they are ready for us.

 

[mouldman1]

There was a straight away that claimed 2 trucks, (mine one of them) Basically ruts were really bad and pushed the truck to the left. Since we were carrying speed my reaction was to brake a little and not to give it gas as i didn't want to have any oversteer and spin the truck. What i ended up happening was a bit of understeer with the wheel turned to the right. Hit a boulder with the right front wheel and cracked the rim. Once I got back to the top of the course (I knew something broke, but still went for it!!!) Dave changed the wheel and we thought we were all set. Once we started to move we heard rubbing on the front wheel well. Seems that when I hit it was so hard that the front assemble pushed back so far that it moved the front fender. Looks like the tabs for the lower control arm are bent too. It was the general consensus that had I not had the RPG tie rods and UCA's I would have had to tow the truck home.

Rausch Creek was a blast and I'll definitely be back, this time more prepared though. A rack is necessary, you need to have your spare up top as well as a proper jack and some tools. Dave saved the day for me. Next time I'll be more prepared and pay it forward.

 

[jimmyazz]

I had alot of fun for the short time I was there. I would be interested in doing it again but I think we should clear some rocks and stumps out of the way haha I guess it's time to upgrade my bumper

 

[Sliver Raptor]

damn wish I was there. Next time for sure. Looking for a reason to do some suspension work!

 

[mouldman1]

It was Muddy!!!

We all perfected the 2 finger door opening technique

 

[WarSurfer]

For those on the fence, the Icon set for the Raptor is killer. Night and day difference. Riding in my stock Raptor felt like riding in a non-Raptor after taking a ride in Dave's truck (RPG prerunner UCAs/ICONS/RPG bumpstops/nationals). Dave was by far the fastest out there, of the trucks still in operation.

I'm sold.

 

[mouldman1]

For those on the fence, the Icon set for the Raptor is killer. Night and day difference. Riding in my stock Raptor felt like riding in a non-Raptor after taking a ride in Dave's truck (RPG prerunner UCAs/ICONS/RPG bumpstops/nationals). Dave was by far the fastest out there, of the trucks still in operation.

I'm sold.

I'm with you, I'll probably upgrade to the Icons as well.