July 26, 2007
Practical 4x4 Off Roads Information
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TOPICS:
- A Note From The Editor
- On The Drawing Board
- Original 4x4OffRoads.com Apparel!
- Readers Rigs Are On!
- New 4x4 Articles And Off Road Stories
- Your Single Biggest Wish?
- Tip - Crossing a Ditch
- Digital Photo Web
4x4OffRoads.com
Thank you for your continued support for the 4x4OffRoads.com web site. And - extra special thanks to you if you bought the 4x4 Off Roads book. If you haven't already read it - go check it out! - NOW is a great time :)
Here is a link to the first two chapters...
Just when you thought the site couldn't get any better - I want to grow it much bigger. I suddenly realized that it is physically impossible for me to attend all the 4 wheeling events along with all the off road tours I would like to. That's where you might step in and be a part of taking the web site to the next level. Read more about this opportunity here.
"MySpace" for off-roaders
Forum for 4x4s
Let me know what your biggest wish is by taking part in the 4x4OffRoads.com Survey
Original 4x4OffRoads apparel. Choose from a wide range of available essentials. Designs are made from some stunning 4 wheeling pictures from the site. Everything from bumper stickers and g-strings to sweat shirts and tracksuits. Proudly show your support for 4x4OffRoads.com!
Please take a look at the new store and let me know how you like it.
If you have a 4x4 you feel proud of and want to show others - please don't hesitate to submit pictures and descriptions.
Already there are a number of nice trucks up. My plan is to make these pages high-quality and accessible and I need your help in doing so. Almost all 4x4's are unique and I am sure yours is in some way. Share your experience and allow the rest of the 4 wheeling world to see your truck and how it is used...
Take some time in describing your 4x4 and how you enjoy it. Use as many words as needed. As more rigs are added I get more picky - choosing only interesting rigs with lots of information and an unusual story.
Here is the page for submitting your 4x4 and looking at other readers trucks.
4x4
Off-Road Photojournalists Wanted!
As the 4x4OffRoads.com web site grows it is now time to take it to the
next level. We are currently looking for 4x4 off-road photojournalists
from all over the world. If you think this is something for you please
read further.
Video: Driver View - Formula Offroad
Videos from the N1 Willys truck in the same track with two different
drivers. They are shot with an onboard camcorder. The first makes it up
by using full nitro injection and the second one is a little bit too shy
on petal and takes a back roll.
Offroad
Blonduos 2007
The third Formula Off Road Icelandic Championship is at Blonduos in the
north-west part of Iceland. The competition starts at early - at 11:00
sharp.
This is a tale of three 1973 Scouts
Recently I was skittering through the Internet looking for some off-road
activities when I blundererd into: 4x4OffRoads.com. - This is the start
of an article that I just received from a friend in Canada. It was
published in Old Autos - a Canadian newspaper.
Blazer Bash '07
Just wanted to drop everyone a line about this years Blazer Bash. The
event will be held in Moab Utah, Friday Sept. 21 - Monday Sept. 24, 2007
Offroad Egilsstadir 2007
The second Formula Off Road Icelandic Championship is at Egilsstadir in
the north-east part of Iceland. This is about as far from Reykjavik as
you can go. Equally far going the north and the south route.
NEW! 4x4 Off Roads eBook
How To TOUR Your 4x4And Enjoy Off Road 4 Wheeling
I am adding more and more content and value to 4x4OffRoads.com.
Please... if there's anything IMPORTANT that you wish I would do, anything that will make your life easier and/or bring you better knowledge...
Reply to this e-mail with your biggest wish for the site!
Another option for you is to take part in a simple survey I set up. It should only take a couple of minutes to fill out. Also you get to voice your preferences regarding further development of the 4x4OffRoads.com web site.
I review all wishes and use to build a list for the most wanted, which I then prioritize according to demand.
If you try to cross a ditch head on you face several problems. If it is deep and steep you can get high-centered on either bank. In addition your front end can hit the opposite side of the ditch - leaving you with the only option of backing out (if you can). The best way is usually to cross at around a 45 degree angle. Just be careful to avoid rolling over!
As you may have noticed there is a new logo visible on the 4x4OffRoads.com site. I discovered that I have gained experience in building web sites that are heavily supported by digital images. Also - being a visual kind of guy I enjoy taking pictures of various subjects. Therefore I started a new web site that I use as a hub or central station for all my web sites and also to share photos I gather through my other interests and travels. The web is of course named Digital-Photo-Web.com
You are welcome to take a look and even send in a picture or two of your favorite subject in the reader photos section.
It can be on any theme you are interested in.
Best wishes and keep on wheeling,
Thrandur Arnthorsson
4x4OffRoads.com
