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LouisB Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2004 Posts: 1027 Location: Tallahassee, FL
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LouisB Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2004 Posts: 1027 Location: Tallahassee, FL
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Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 4:09 pm Post subject: |
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We have just received word that Bruce & Winnie Meyers will be attending as special guests of the Manx club!
Thanks,
--louis _________________ Louis Brooks
'67 Manx II
Old people at weddings always poke me and say "Your next." So, I started doing the same to them at funerals. |
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EMPIImp69 Samba Member
Joined: April 17, 2006 Posts: 3374 Location: Dirty Jersey
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Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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This would be fun to go to. Anywhere on the beach where we can go hog wild in the buggies, or just slow driving allowed? _________________ 1963 Ragtop Bug |
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surfnc Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2006 Posts: 948 Location: OBX, NC
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Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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This covers it pretty well:
http://www.outerbanksbeachguide.com/newsinfo/randr.htm
There is nowhere to cut loose and the fines are steep if you are in the dunes or in any vegetation.
Still a lot of fun and plenty of wildlife and history to see. (Wild horses, maritime forests, ship wrecks etc) |
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monomanx Samba Member
Joined: September 25, 2004 Posts: 715 Location: Southeast
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Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:29 pm Post subject: |
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Barring any mishaps, I will likely be bringing the monocoque. If I cannot complete the fuel tank repairs, and my wife decides to come, I will bring the Manxter. IF it is just my son and I, it will be the Towd.
So...we'll see. I am completely stoked about this run.
Re going wild on the beach...please do not. They can also ban groups from participating and this would not be beneficial to the club, the group or the individuals.
WOOHOO. East coast Manx club ROCK ON>
Chris |
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jallmond Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2009 Posts: 1408 Location: Winchendon, MA
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Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 5:03 am Post subject: |
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Hi all, We went to OBX, (Oregon Inlet) last year with our buggies the sand was so soft and deep it was impossible to drive on the beach without paddle tires and some serious ground clearance. We ended up cruisein the streets and Kitty Hawk it was a blast, we were planning on going again this year, sounds like a lot of fun. The green buggy made it out on it's own the burgandy one (mine) had to get towed
_________________ John
'64 Apache Standard Buggy
'60 Beetle
'63 Rag Top
'74 Super |
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surfnc Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2006 Posts: 948 Location: OBX, NC
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Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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Chris
Nice collection, would be happy to see any of them here at the beach.
John
Nice buggies, let me know when you come out this way again, I would love to cruise with you. Oregon Inlet is brutal in season (lots of deep ruts and soft sand) For the northern beach run (Corolla) I plan to time it with low tide as best I can and this should give us good running.
I did get stuck last year in Corolla and did have to get towed out. (second time stuck, first time towed in 22 years)
Fortunately I had Siggymanx#33 with me to immortalize it for me:
Not my best side. |
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Vwrascal Samba Member
Joined: December 15, 2005 Posts: 842 Location: Inwood, WV
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Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 7:26 pm Post subject: |
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surfnc, I know how you feel.
This was the same trip as the pic John posted above. Notice mine in not in that pic. _________________ Jeff
VWCruisers-Virginia
'56 Polar Silver Type 1 Ragtop
'60 Caribbean Turquoise Type 1 |
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jallmond Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2009 Posts: 1408 Location: Winchendon, MA
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Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 6:06 am Post subject: |
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Jeff, this looks like 2 OBX trips this year. I'm down for it. _________________ John
'64 Apache Standard Buggy
'60 Beetle
'63 Rag Top
'74 Super |
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EMPIImp69 Samba Member
Joined: April 17, 2006 Posts: 3374 Location: Dirty Jersey
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Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 6:47 am Post subject: |
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Did you guys air those tires down? Also is there a restriction on type of tire? Can you run ATs or muds on the beach or only street tires? I definitely would love to get down here..We're actually planning a motorcycle trip in June down to VA Beach and are considering a day trip down to the OBX. Vince, if we definitely make it to the OBX in June, I will try to find you. _________________ 1963 Ragtop Bug |
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surfnc Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2006 Posts: 948 Location: OBX, NC
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Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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Rob
Airing down would have definitely gotten me out. I was at 15lbs and after I was pulled out dropped it to 5lbs and had no trouble. Live and learn.
There is no restriction on the type of tires you can use. The only restriction is that the vehicle has to have valid tags.
Let me know if you come down.
Vince |
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90volts Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2005 Posts: 2637
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Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 10:05 am Post subject: |
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I used both my street tires as well as my 31 murders. Airing down is a necessity! I run 5 pounds on the beach there. You can air back up right across the street at the marina.
Maybe I'll try to get the buggy together for this. Wasn't planning on having it back on the road till next year but... We'll se. Looks like a fun time. |
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Big_kid Samba Member
Joined: July 01, 2006 Posts: 46 Location: Virginia
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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I'm going to have to stop by this site more often, I could have easily missed this.
Time to get crackin' on my wiring! |
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snowymonkey Samba Member
Joined: December 09, 2007 Posts: 652 Location: Florida
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 7:28 am Post subject: |
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I'm thinking about making the trip up. I'll have to see how the details work out. We'll have a new baby by that time. I might be able to break away for the weekend and bring my friend Tom. If he comes should he ride with me in my Lithia Mk III, or would he be ok in his Rail? _________________ "The music moves me, but it moves me ugly"
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BanxBug Samba Member
Joined: July 13, 2011 Posts: 35 Location: Outer Banks, NC
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:42 pm Post subject: Manx on the Banks |
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Delighted to hear of this event. I have lived on the OBX for 4 years and can't wait to have a true buggy gathering here on the beach. The north beaches are home to wild spanish mustangs that roam the beach and at low tide the beach is very driveable. If I can be of any assistance, feel free to contact me.
Scott |
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LouisB Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2004 Posts: 1027 Location: Tallahassee, FL
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 7:15 am Post subject: |
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Just a quick update. The event flyers and registration forms are in the mail to all Manx Club members. For updated information on the event, including registration information, event schedule and lodging check the official Manx Club site here:
http://www.manxclub.com/event_2011_banx.htm
Not a member but still want to go? Membership is only $30 and you can pay by paypal. Membership is open to anyone with a buggy, not just Manx buggies.
Here is the event artwork:
The first 40 to register get a free frame-able copy and you can get it signed at the event by the man himself, Bruce Meyers.
Thanks,
--louis _________________ Louis Brooks
'67 Manx II
Old people at weddings always poke me and say "Your next." So, I started doing the same to them at funerals. |
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monomanx Samba Member
Joined: September 25, 2004 Posts: 715 Location: Southeast
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Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 2:35 pm Post subject: Bummer..no banx for me |
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Our Cub scout campout is this weekend...and since I am cubmaster, I have to attend.
I was REALLY looking forward to the first major East Coast Manx event.
Take pictures and be safe!
Chris |
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Big_kid Samba Member
Joined: July 01, 2006 Posts: 46 Location: Virginia
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Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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I'm a CubMaster too(1st year at it) and I feel your pain. I'll be missing a beach cleanup myself to take leader specific training soon. Does nobody else in the pack have the required training to go camping?
Things here are starting to look like I won't have the buggy registered in time for this either. Still no title, and no money tree in the back yard as of yet. |
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PONGOK910 Samba Member
Joined: December 11, 2008 Posts: 38 Location: Hamilton, NJ
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Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 6:28 pm Post subject: obx stay |
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Sent the registration in, planning trip now. Does anyone have reservations yet? I have checked mapquest, locating the listed hotels and found they are all some what close. But we would like to find out where others will be staying. Care to share your plans, or knowledge of the area hotels. Which ones are good or bad. Better yet, pick a hotel to be the "host" hotel, where most participants could stay.
Paul and Stephanie,
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Tom_Kathleen Samba Member
Joined: August 26, 2004 Posts: 918 Location: Vernon, CT
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Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 4:59 am Post subject: |
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Kathleen & I are staying at the Days Inn Oceanfront in Kill Devil Hills. Anywhere near Kill Devil Hills gets you close to the center of events for Friday night, Saturday & Sunday. As of Thursday, there was 10 people officially signed up. Tom _________________ Manxter #16, 1968 Meyers Manx & Kick-Out SS #16 (WIP)
Manx Club & CVA |
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