Canton area off road

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  1. John

    John Active Member

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    I know there is somewhere around Canton a few of the guys on here go to get into the dirt / trails

    Can someone share a location with me? I'm sick of looking at google maps and driving around trying to find something lol
     
    #1 John, Jul 31, 2011
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    Ah good times

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    Location Dana?
     
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  4. John

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    shhh no names lol

    Yeah Dana...where is that at?


    And when a location is figured out....who wants to join in on a little fun?
     
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  5. jchon3

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    How much damage would it do to my paint :|
     
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    haha jchon..plenty by the sounds of it.

    Hey John, is there anyone on our side of town that does sandblasting and powdercoating of wheels?
     
    #6 Raziel1, Jul 31, 2011
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    the question is how much damage does it do to your computer, fender liners, struts, exhaust hangers and lower radiator support?
     
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  8. Raziel1

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    [​IMG]

    This helps
     
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  9. John

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    Not sure. I moved lol.

    Check out Metro Wheels in Marietta. I have a place around Canton I use for the shop thats pretty decent. I'll have to dig up their info though
     
    #9 John, Jul 31, 2011
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    That was such a fun day. Well worth a Motherboard and Power Supply on my part.
     
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  11. pankopp

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    I would certainly be interested if a place is found.... been itching to get my BFG all terrains dirty...
     
    #11 pankopp, Aug 1, 2011
  12. Travis@Forged

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    I'm 90 percent sure that is Sweetwater area.

    PM me if you need directions, I grew up that way and I know that area very well back from my off-roading days.
     
    #12 Travis@Forged, Aug 2, 2011
  13. John

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    Thanks Travis. I sent you a PM
     
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  14. Travis@Forged

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    No problem. You've got directions and instructions.
     
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  15. John

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    Thanks a bunch Travis.

    Now we have a place. When are we going to do this? haha And who is going to join in on the fun?
     
    #15 John, Aug 2, 2011
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    as soon as i can get a set of rally armor flaps, i'm in...keep me posted:)
     
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  17. techlord

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    John send those top secret directions to me please
     
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    Is the Naca Duct towards the rear to help cool the rear diff?
     
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  19. John

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    It won't be a secret if I send it to everyone.....would it?

    Haha, I'll get something to you later this evening.
     
    #19 John, Aug 2, 2011
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    im in as long as its a weekend
     
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  21. John

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    It will probably be a Sunday
     
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  22. John

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    k guys. I'm going out this Sunday.

    Whos with me?
     
    #22 John, Aug 12, 2011
  23. FTZ

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    Have fun fixing your car next week!
     
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  24. John

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    always
     
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  25. lucky13

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    well id be in but i havent gotten any mud flaps yet...anybody got some?
     
    #25 lucky13, Aug 12, 2011
  26. John

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    you don't need mud flaps! lol
     
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    Why you say that?
     
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  28. jchon3

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    Mudflaps are the least of your worries
     
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  29. ninja01

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    hmm I might be able to go depending on what time.. ill try to talk Cmags and MiniMags into going.. snicker
     
    #29 ninja01, Aug 12, 2011
  30. John

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    Sounds good! It will likely be early afternoon. You have my number ninja, give me a shout tomorrow and let me know if you will be able to make it or not...and let me know about chris and mini
     
    #30 John, Aug 12, 2011
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    MiniMags is what Ninja calls my son. The guy thinks I'm going to take my 10-month old on an offroad run... :nuts:

    Doubt I'll be able to come this time around, the wife has midterms next week so I'm on baby duty so she can get some studying in.

    Edit: Shhh no names! :p
     
    #31 cMags, Aug 12, 2011
  32. ninja01

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    oh waaah... start him young.. hes gonna be in the baby seat anyways
     
    #32 ninja01, Aug 12, 2011
  33. John

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    HAHA!

    I see nothing wrong with bringing the little one along as long as you don't get too crazy. Kids like bumpy rides! haha
     
    #33 John, Aug 12, 2011
  34. wileycoyote0022

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    I guess I should tune in to this conversation, considering I was the one who did most the damage to ones car, lol. It was hella fun!! I have thought about seriously getting a beatup non-turbo impreza and just having some real fun.

    Key points for people who want to go over there:

    Dont go if you are lowered, yeah you may think Ill be just fine, but then you wanna push it a little more next thing you know your missing some exhaust and beat the shit out of your underbody. You will need all the wheel travel you can get and when there is non left, you start bending shit.
    <--- Learned first hand

    Go ahead and invest in some push-clips for your fender wells, cause you can kiss those good bye at one point during the trip.

    Last but not least bring $5 in quarters to wash all the shit off your car. Your gonna waste most of the time trying to unlodge chunks of stuff from control arms, exhaust, brakes, etc.
    Be weary of some redneck teen driving a red Jeep Cherokee, dude drives like a fuckin crazy man.

    If your ok with all that, DAMN is it a good time....


    Here is the video from that day, it was to much fun... disregard the camera man (my teenage, brother-in-law) it was his first time having fun in the subie.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5T-PGhgVeoc
     
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  35. John

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    Thanks for the heads up

    I'm lowered...but not THAT lowered. I sit maybe an inch below stock legacy sedan height.

    Not worried about my fender liners.....I already lost one of them.

    I have a good idea of what my car can and can not handle. I'm not going to go into something knowing that it can't take it.
     
    #35 John, Aug 13, 2011
  36. wileycoyote0022

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    Im sure you will be fine John, the message was ment more for those who have never been off-road or havent found there limits, and knowing what to expect. Cause I will say sometimes, shit happens, lol.

    Ohh did you get my last email about Saturday?
     
    #36 wileycoyote0022, Aug 13, 2011
  37. John

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    wiley, I sent you an e-mail.

    Anyone who is interested in joining we are meeting at my shop at about 1PM....rolling out at 130ish

    Browns Automotive Repair
    863 Waleska Rd
    Canton, GA
    30114
     
    #37 John, Aug 13, 2011
  38. cMags

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    If you are up for doing this again next weekend, I should be able to come then. That is, if your car(s) survive the trip lol.
     
    #38 cMags, Aug 14, 2011
  39. ninja01

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    bah you should just bring MiniMags and Pmags
     
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  40. John

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    I'll see whoever decides to come in a little bit
     
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  41. ninja01

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    ill prolly head out around 12:15 from here
     
    #41 ninja01, Aug 14, 2011
  42. wileycoyote0022

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    Ill be there
     
    #42 wileycoyote0022, Aug 14, 2011
  43. John

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    See you guys in a little bit
     
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  44. John

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    About to roll out. We will report back with damages

    hahahaha
     
    #44 John, Aug 14, 2011
  45. John

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    grrr....coppers were there. couldn't have any fun ):
     
    #45 John, Aug 14, 2011
  46. wileycoyote0022

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    Canton off road location has official been closed. Called a local buddy who informed me there had been to much activity with teens drinking and car accidents. Park rangers have stepped in to enforce the county property, they put crap loads of signs up and even offer rewards to report violators. So advice to all, stay away.....

    On other news I'm working on finding another location. I have heard of a couple but wanna check them out before listing them. Ill post up on new thread with new locations.
     
    #46 wileycoyote0022, Aug 14, 2011
  47. John

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    What a shame.

    It may be a good idea NOT to publicly post it. Try to keep it private...that way it doesn't get ruined.

    I'm as well looking. There is about 10 miles of dirt road by my house...but its blocked off. Hours of google maps here I come.

    Dunno if this will be any help

    http://www.georgiaoverland.com/2010/01/georgia-dot-and-forest-service-roads.html

    http://www.n-georgia.com/orv_trails.htm

    There is also this

    http://www.georgiaoffroad.com/facility.php?generaltypeid=2

    This one looks somewhat promising....but its a little bit of a drive http://www.georgiaoffroad.com/facility.php?facilityid=64
     
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  48. cMags

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    Damn that's disappointing...
     
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  49. John

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    yeah....I had to wash all the dirt off my car.....from only half a mile of dirt driving haha
     
    #49 John, Aug 14, 2011
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    I didnt bother to wash Scooby.. ill just let all the dirt blow off overnight or in the morning when I start driving.. lol :naughty:
     
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