http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-blog.html The 4x4 off road blog gives you all the updates to the 4x4OffRoads.com site as well as other thoughts. Also I will post emails I get along with my comments and other things I find relevant. en-us 4x4 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:19:38 GMT Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:19:38 GMT 4x4offroads.com http://www.4x4offroads.com/index.html 4X4 OFF ROADS ! - Enjoy Your 4x4 And Experience Off Road 4 Wheeling. For serious 4x4 off roads travel. Practical no nonsense information. Experience joy and adventure and get off the highway! Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:19:38 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/rc-formula-offroad.html RC Formula Offroad - RC Formula Offroad was born in the summer of 2005 in southern Finland. The very first competition was held in Tampere, Finland. In the wing of time, the sport has grown and grown. In 2007 there was the first RC Formula Offroad World Championship. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:41:14 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/rc-foff-finland-cup-comp-2-at-sakyla-2009.html RC Foff Finland Cup Comp 2 at Skyl Rc-Foff Finland Cup is on the road again. Skyl is in southern Finland. Nearby Turku. The weather was cloudy, but there wasn't any rain in the whole day. Street Class had only one driver today, and we decided to drop it from this race. So there were only four classes: Unlimited XL, Unlimited GP, Modified and Unlimited. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:40:02 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/extreme-off-road.html Extreme Off Road - Off Road motor sport at its best. Most powerful specially modified 4x4 vehicles taken to the extreme with full throttle and nitro. Hundreds upon hundreds of horses under the hood. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:50:29 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/formula-offroad-locations-iceland.html Formula Off Road Locations - Here are the currently used locations for formula off road racing in Iceland. Starting from Reykjavik and travelling the circle first north and then east and south we have the following places with driving directions. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:48:07 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/offroad-akureyri-2009.html Formula Off Road Akureyri Iceland 2009 Akureyri is today's host of the formula off road Iceland championship. The tracks look much more challenging than the last weeks Hella race - even though it lacks any water crossings and mud throwing. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:59:17 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-events.html 4x4 Events - 4x4 events is a collection of articles about interesting 4x4 off road events around the world. Lots and lots of pictures of 4x4 trucks as they are in shows and other events. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:20:21 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-off-road-event-schedule-2009.html 4x4 Off Road Event Schedule 2009 - In the hearts of off road lovers, summer has always had a special place. It's the time when we lay back, relax and choose adventure instead of routine. And there's few things more exciting than to set off in your car towards a national or international off road meeting. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:19:20 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/auction-alert.html 4x4 Auction Alert You can now receive regular alerts when you are waiting for that perfect used 4x4 truck. We recently set up a simple system where you can target your dream off road vehicle. When you are browsing the sale.4x4offroads.com site you may want to see if there are other trucks available at later dates - and you don't want to miss the one and only! Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:51:38 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/offroad-hella-2009.html Formula Off Road Hella Iceland 2009 The Hella Formula Off Road race is usually the most fun event of the year. The first three tracks are the hill climbing followed by three timed courses with the river and the mud in the end. Because there are only two trucks registered for the modified street class, those two are moved into the unlimited class. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:49:44 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-chevy.html 4x4 Chevy - Readers Rigs Chevrolet comes from a bit different direction. It's origins can be traced to trucks first made in 1947. It was only later that 4 wheel drive was introduced in a Chevy. Popular models include the Blazer and the line of pickup trucks. Tue, 19 May 2009 21:37:09 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/chevy-blazer-s10-convertible.html Chevy Blazer S10 Convertible Andy lives up in Rochester, NY where they have some hard winters and they use lots of salt here on the roads. so to find cheap rusty trucks is no problem. Andy took a rusty 1989 GMC S10 blazer, cut off the top and installed the needed lift for the 31 inch tires. That's the look he wanted with the tires sticking out far. Tue, 19 May 2009 21:35:42 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4-wheelers.html 4 Wheelers 4 Wheelers are the men behind the wheel. They are the ones who build their own 4x4s and take them to new challenges. Here we bring you articles and interviews with top 4 wheelers from around the world. In depth with lots of pictures of the 4x4 trucks and the challenging off road tours the 4 wheelers build and use. Thu, 14 May 2009 22:01:14 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/g4-challenge-winner-rudi-thoelen.html G4 Challenge Winner: Ruby Thoelen I have always felt an attraction towards the G4 Challenge because of it's endurance tests and it's fame. So getting the story from one of it's winners is something I've looked forward to for a long time. As a rule of the thumb I always start with the most obvious of questions? Why off road? Why not motorcycles or stamp collection? Mon, 11 May 2009 12:44:02 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/rc-foff-finland-cup-comp-1-kangasala-2009.html RC-Foff Finland Cup Comp 1 - Kangasala 2009 It is snowy Saturday morning in southern Finland, Kangasala. We arrived to the gravel pit and noticed that there was way too much snow to have a RC Formula Offroad fun. Well, we went to the second place and situation was the same. Sun, 03 May 2009 17:13:42 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-mitsubishi.html Starting 4x4 production with the L200 pickup in the 70s and then in 1982 the advanced and popular Shogun (Montero or Pajero in some parts of the world). Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:30:44 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/iceland-motorcycle-video.html 4x4 Interview: Iceland Motorcycle Video I've known Ron Douglas since I bought the Sport Trac from him a few years ago. He turned out to be a true friend. Ron is always coming up with fresh ideas and when he wanted to do a motorcycle tour around Iceland and make a documentary video about it, I was all for it. Ron made all the arrangements and took his friend Jon Hulme out here with him. We set out with two motorcycles and my Sport Track. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:50:05 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-video.html 4x4 OffRoad Video - 4x4 and offroad videos bring the 4 wheeling experience to live. Here you will find a collection of fun and exciting 4x4 videos. Great off road videos of 4x4s taken to the extreme. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:04:53 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/formula-off-road-2008.html Extreme Off Road - Off Road motor sport at its best. Most powerful specially modified 4x4 vehicles taken to the extreme with full throttle and nitro. Hundreds upon hundreds of horses under the hood. Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:43:36 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/60-minutes-australia-4x4.html 60 Minutes Australia 4x4 Iceland Steven Rice as a producer from the Australian 60 minutes contacted me a few weeks ago since he was going to take his team to cover the Icelandic meltdown from a little bit different angle. He wanted to see Formula Off Road 4x4 trucks in action! The day of the shooting is one of the best days of the month. No wind and no clouds. Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:42:59 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-trucks.html 4x4 Trucks - 4x4 trucks is here to bring you articles about interesting 4x4 trucks and off road vehicles. Lots and lots of pictures of the 4x4 trucks in their "natural territory" as well as during the buildup. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:01:27 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/gaz-69-russian-4x4.html 1953 Willys Flatfender Jeep - Brian takes his sweet 53 Flatfender wheeling in Washington state, Mt. Rainier, Evans Creek ORV park, 28 acres of trails, for Jeeps, ATV's, bikes, on the side of a mountain, very challenging for short wheel base vehicles, dry during summer, muddy during fall, snow in winter. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:59:57 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/truckers-gps.html Truckers GPS Serious truckers and 4 wheelers need real navigation. Truckers GPS is a setup for assisting in finding the correct route whether it is on the highway in a strange land or at a little traveled off road track. Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:41:40 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/spot-gps-satellite.html SPOT GPS Satellite SPOT is the World's first satellite messenger. SPOT is the only gadget of its kind that uses the GPS system to get its position and send a message with the location along with your name by satellite and make it available on the internet via email and Google Maps or just a plain SMS message. Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:40:07 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/off-roading-4x4.html Off Roading 4x4 - Off Roading 4x4 bring to you really interesting off road driving stories with pictures of modified 4x4 vehicles in their "natural territory". Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:50:54 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/journey-to-the-center-of-iceland.html Journey to the Center of Iceland A few years ago someone on the Icelandic 4x4 club forum asked the simple question "Where is the center of Iceland?" This turned into discussions about methods to calculate the exact point and finally the National Land Survey of Iceland was consulted. Using the coastline in the database and their software to locate the center. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:49:47 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/snowmobile-track.html Snowmobile Track - Can you imagine riding a powerful snowmobile? Well - after today's ride I got a great feeling for it! My friend Ragnar Robertsson just bought a 800 cc Lynx Rave RC snowmobile. Of course he needed a to take it out for a spin. Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:49:31 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-land-rover.html 4x4 Land Rover - Readers Rigs Early on the Land Rover was designed and built on a similar concept as the Jeep. Coming from a farmer in UK it was primarily an agricultural tool. It provided little comfort and shelter but today's Range Rovers and Discoveries provide more than enough. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:04:04 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/formula-off-road-modified-technical-specification.html Formula Off Road Modified - specifications All vehicles must have two axles and four wheel drive. All vehicles must have a bodyshape that resembles a mass produced vehicle. All vehicles licensed after 01.01.2006 must have two seats installed side by side. After 01.01.2010 ALL vehicles competing in the Modified class must have two seats installed side by side. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:20:34 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/formula-off-road-unlimited-technical-specification.html Formula Off Road Unlimited - specifications All vehicles must have two axles and four wheel drive. Overall design of vehicle is free of choice within the following regulations. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:20:14 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/formula-off-road-rollcage.html Formula Off Road Rollcage Technical Specification Appendix B All vehicles must have a six point rollcage mounted directly to the frame or chassis structure that connects all six points. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:19:51 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/formula-off-road-nitrous-oxide.html Formula Off Road Nitrous Oxide Technical Specification Appendix A Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:19:09 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/romanian-off-road-school.html Romanian Off Road School The off road fever has kept a lot of people merely dreaming about owning a car that they can feel safe and happy going on the mountains and in mud with. But now, a bigger Europe, cheaper second hand cars and a lot of companies that create gear for equipping such a truck have created a favorable series of circumstances for off road lovers all over the continent. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:50:39 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/cold-valley-offroad.html Cold Valley Offroad Finally my first off roading tour for the new year! Kaldidalur (Cold Valley) is a popular shortcut to get to Langjokull icecap. It is a little travelled high land road in the summer and even less during the winter when it has a big IMPASSABLE sign. Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:28:21 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/book.html If you want to know how to select, modify, use and enjoy your own 4x4 and take it off-road, this book will walk you through the entire process, from an empty garage to a ready and shining pride and joy... "Announcing The New 4x4 Off Roads Book To Get A Powerful New Understanding Of 4 Wheeling And How To Plan Your Next Off Road Adventure" "This Special Step-by-Step Manual Will Reveal Exactly How To TOUR Your 4x4 And Enjoy Off Road 4 Wheeling" Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:34:09 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/toyota-iasi-adventure-raid-2008.html Toyota Iasi Adventure Raid 2008 The stage before last from the Romanian Off Road Championship took place last month, close to the town of Targul Neamt. The categories of the competition were Auto Open, Extreme as well as Moto and Quad. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:15:46 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/harghita-off-road-trophy-2008.html Harghita Off Road Trophy 2008 The last competition of the year took place in the Harghita mountains, and was organized by the team from Siculus Off Road Club, which made sure that everything was perfect down to the last possible detail, so that the ending of the competitional year would bring nothing but happiness to those who organized and who participated. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:20:47 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-truck-accessories.html A recommended list of 4x4 truck accessories for the off-roads. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:37:08 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/build-great-web-site.html Build Great Web Site - Site Build It! Review - To build a great web site is not as complicated as you might think. If you can write a letter to your friend and send it using e-mail as well as browse the Internet you got pretty much all it takes! Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:36:55 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/suv-trucks.html 4x4 Trucks - Inspirational 4x4 Trucks Wallpaper - Free 4x4 Truck Wallpaper Photos with Inspiring Quotations - 4x4 trucks and SUVs have always been my inspiration and joy. Trucks that are used to get to places that are hard to reach using most other means of transportation. Trucks that have served the owners and trucks that owners have modified and improved to make them an extension of themselves. Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:38:07 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-pic.html You are welcome to use these stunning 4x4 pics for your wallpaper background. They work great as your desktop reminder of the dream 4 wheeling tour or your next 4x4 project. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:30:36 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-gallery.html Here are some off road 4x4 trucks wallpaper download pictures. They work great as your desktop background. Having an interesting and engaging photo of your choice as the background keeps you motivated while you work. Constantly reminding you of the off road adventures to experience one day. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:45:46 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/rpc_relay.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:28:54 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/canvas.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:27:30 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-jeep.html 4x4 Jeep - Jeep is the oldest brand of any off-road vehicle. Dating back to WWII it was heavily used by the US Army its still going strong. From the very first Jeep built in 1940 for the military it's main purpose has been to take it off-roads. To this day the Jeep is extremely popular for all kinds of use and modifications. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:54:37 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/mxrra-story.html MXRRA Story - Everyone asks "How did you crazy guys end up rock racing?" Well, it all started with the first FREE Jeep Jamboree ever to be held in Mexico back in March of 2002 which attracted offroaders from the states of Aguascalientes, San Luis Potosi, Jalisco, Michoacan, DF, Queretaro, Tampico, and Guanajuato. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:49:10 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/book-4x4.html If you want to know how to select, modify, use and enjoy your own 4x4 and take it off-road, this book will walk you through the entire process, from an empty garage to a ready and shining pride and joy... "Announcing The New 4x4 Off Roads Book To Get A Powerful New Understanding Of 4 Wheeling And How To Plan Your Next Off Road Adventure" "This Special Step-by-Step Manual Will Reveal Exactly How To TOUR Your 4x4 And Enjoy Off Road 4 Wheeling" Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:43:46 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-dodge.html 4x4 Dodge Pictures of Readers Rigs Dodge started early making light pickup trucks. In 1946 it made the first 4x4 truck and later the popular Power Wagon. Dodge has since continued a strong line and also moved into luxury SUV production like the Durango. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:30:38 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/rc-foff-finland-cup-comp-2-at-mantta.html RC-Foff Finland Cup Comp 2 at Mntt - We arrived to the gravel pit in Mntt, Finland late at Friday night. After few tests we cobble the tent for next day's action. We slept in local reindeer farm. There were lots of sheep, chickens, rabbits, reindeers and other interesting animals. After having a fantastic sauna, we went to cottage to have some sleep. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:42:46 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/moab-hummer-2008.html Moab with the Hummer Club 2008 - The landscape in Moab, Utah U.S.A. looks like what you might imagine the surface of Mars looks like, featuring red-rock cliffs, arches and jutting formations that have been impossibly carved out by water over time. Despite the label Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:47:36 GMT