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WestyBob
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Location: Portland, Oregon
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 Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2016 9:25 pm Post subject: Re: The Portland Oregon Area is Happening! |
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| dkoesyncro wrote: |
| No one's mentioned mogfest and where are all the pdx/pnw vanagon/syncro folk? |
Facebook/Instagram ? |
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newfisher
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Joined: January 05, 2012
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Location: The wet spot--Oregon
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| Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2016 9:58 am Post subject: Re: The Portland Oregon Area is Happening! |
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| WestyBob wrote: |
| dkoesyncro wrote: |
| No one's mentioned mogfest and where are all the pdx/pnw vanagon/syncro folk? |
Facebook/Instagram ? |
Yep
Corn again this year. A few of us have been talking about moving away from the end of the pit at " tree island" and relocating?? We will have more in the group this year and a few Euro 4x4's, Syncros etc that will need access to the pit and back to stationary camp. |
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photogdave
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newfisher
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Location: The wet spot--Oregon
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| Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2016 10:44 am Post subject: Re: The Portland Oregon Area is Happening! |
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Can't make it this year...bummed.  |
Bummer. Catch a flight and pack a bag. I am sure we can get you picked up at the airport. |
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photogdave
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Location: Vancouver Island, B.C.
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| Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2016 11:01 am Post subject: Re: The Portland Oregon Area is Happening! |
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| newfisher wrote: |
| photogdave wrote: |
| Can't make it this year...bummed. |
Bummer. Catch a flight and pack a bag. I am sure we can get you picked up at the airport. |
It's a work thing. Didn't work this week so I can't afford to take time off next week.
Oh well, at least I can go to the Great Canadian VW Show this year.
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WestyBob
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Location: Portland, Oregon
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| Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2016 11:05 am Post subject: Re: The Portland Oregon Area is Happening! |
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| A few of us have been talking about moving away from the end of the pit at " tree island" and relocating?? |
Relocating away from Stoner's Grove ? 
But agree it would be nice to free that area up a little for all to enjoy and improve access to the pits. |
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WestyBob
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| Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2016 11:06 am Post subject: Re: The Portland Oregon Area is Happening! |
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| photogdave wrote: |
| Can't make it this year...bummed. |
We'll miss you, Dave. |
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photogdave
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| Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2016 11:30 am Post subject: Re: The Portland Oregon Area is Happening! |
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| WestyBob wrote: |
| newfisher wrote: |
| A few of us have been talking about moving away from the end of the pit at " tree island" and relocating?? |
Relocating away from Stoner's Grove ?
But agree it would be nice to free that area up a little for all to enjoy and improve access to the pits. |
You guys should take my usual spot. Bottom of the hill from the orchard, across the ditch from the main road. Shade, lots of nearby porta potties, walking distance to the pit and to the main area up top, and just enough traffic to keep it interesting.
...damn. I'm not helping myself here! 
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newfisher
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Location: The wet spot--Oregon
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| Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2016 11:46 am Post subject: Re: The Portland Oregon Area is Happening! |
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| photogdave wrote: |
| WestyBob wrote: |
| newfisher wrote: |
| A few of us have been talking about moving away from the end of the pit at " tree island" and relocating?? |
Relocating away from Stoner's Grove ?
But agree it would be nice to free that area up a little for all to enjoy and improve access to the pits. |
You guys should take my usual spot. Bottom of the hill from the orchard, across the ditch from the main road. Shade, lots of nearby porta potties, walking distance to the pit and to the main area up top, and just enough traffic to keep it interesting.
...damn. I'm not helping myself here! |
Where the Earthrover was posted up last year? As you go down the hill to the pit, turn left and instead of going up hill into the orchard, veer rt into the flat cul-de-sac type area? |
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photogdave
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| Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2016 11:52 am Post subject: Re: The Portland Oregon Area is Happening! |
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Where the Earthrover was posted up last year? As you go down the hill to the pit, turn left and instead of going up hill into the orchard, veer rt into the flat cul-de-sac type area? |
That's it. Usually we have a Canadian camp there. For the last three years it was my red syncro, Robyn's blue syncro and other assorted parties.
I think it's a great spot.
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newfisher
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| Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2016 12:13 pm Post subject: Re: The Portland Oregon Area is Happening! |
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Thanks! I need something close to the pit for the " before Rubicon NWMF shakedown run" for the Pinzgauer and the immanent failure 
Monica has her own Syncro this year so Girl Power game is strong this year between her and Kim.
Camping with "pit Boss Pete" this weekend and will try to lock down your spot. |
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photogdave
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kwilk
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| Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2016 11:49 am Post subject: Re: The Portland Oregon Area is Happening! |
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| see you out there wednesday night to grab an epic spot. not sure about the coined stoner's grove? No pot for this kid |
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GWTWTLW
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| Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2016 3:28 pm Post subject: Re: The Portland Oregon Area is Happening! |
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| photogdave wrote: |
| Can't make it this year...bummed. |
Sorry we won't see you this year! I always look forward to it. Thanks for letting us have your spot!! 
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Sodo
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| Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2016 10:51 pm Post subject: Re: The Portland Oregon Area is Happening! |
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Gonna get mogged! If I can sneak in Sat AM. 
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Sodo
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| Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2016 12:11 am Post subject: Re: The Portland Oregon Area is Happening! |
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Mogfest:
after 9pm the pits are mayhem. Syncros floggin' it! Amazing.
Got stuck in a trap, broke an axle.
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steyrwolfe
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| Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2016 1:16 pm Post subject: Re: The Portland Oregon Area is Happening! |
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Longtime member, longtime lurker...maybe even my first post in 3-4+ years.
Been watching, waiting, saving for a Syncro...based in the Portland area.
I'm finally ready to purchase (knowing full well what I'm getting into). I'm hopeful there is someone in town who is willing to be a bit of a Syncro mentor before buying. I've got a VERY good idea what I've got in mind but happy to have someone to bounce questions off of before/during purchase and beyond.
I'll buy the beers...anyone got an hour or two to talk about it in person? Please PM me.
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91Transporter16"
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Location: Tualatin Oregon
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| Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 8:59 am Post subject: WTB Syncro Bump Stops |
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Hey PDXRW what are you looking for? Camper pop top? Truck? I have a DoKa that we camp with. Tent on the ground. I can help with a diesel conversion if you decide to go in that direction. Also there are several shops here that can help.
And for those in the Portland area, I am looking for a set of used shock bump stops for my syncro. I found out that the wrong stops were being used on my DoKa. Here is a picture of the stops. I can also trade for parts if interested.
Thanks
Tony
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91Transporter16"
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