Downhill Assist is wonderful
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juneau92
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mtnet2000 said:
It's a great book, called "Backcountry Adventures" for Arizona. They are also available for southern and northern California, Utah, and Colorado, as I've seen the books for those states. They may also be available for other states as well.
They are great books, detailing backcountry 4x4 roads through the demographic area which they cover. Included are GPS coordinates, as well as photos and a history of the road/area in which you're travelling. Highly recommended!
michael90630
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I agree 100% with juneau92. I have the Arizona, California, Utah and just ordered the Colorado books. They are written by Peter Massey and Jeanne Wilson and I purchased most of them from Amazon.com and one from 4WheelParts.
Great pictures, history, GPS co-ordinates, difficulty and scenic rating etc.
During the Thankgiving holidays I went to "El Oso Road" (page 434) in AZ (Central Region in the book) and had lot of fun. The GPS waypoints were correct.
There are some other books by Charles Wells also.
Great pictures, history, GPS co-ordinates, difficulty and scenic rating etc.
During the Thankgiving holidays I went to "El Oso Road" (page 434) in AZ (Central Region in the book) and had lot of fun. The GPS waypoints were correct.
There are some other books by Charles Wells also.
juneau92
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GatorGreg said:
Was just looking at this. That's a short, but very steep hill, Gator! What's that like about a 50 degree angle or so? I know how photos never show how it really is. Looks like you're almost standing up!
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Techsan
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I started using DAC for the first time last week. See my pics here...
My pics
Like was mentioned before, I heard the sound in was making and thought that something was wrong. I then decided to use the brakes myself...in 1st gear L4 of course. It was strange having my foot completely off the brake while using it. Pretty cool though. My brother was impressed.
My pics
Like was mentioned before, I heard the sound in was making and thought that something was wrong. I then decided to use the brakes myself...in 1st gear L4 of course. It was strange having my foot completely off the brake while using it. Pretty cool though. My brother was impressed.
Nervous about snow/ice
I just bought my '03 T4R - mostly for the 4WD and DAC features, as I live on a hill, whose drive is a steep (perhaps 40 degree) concrete incline with a drop-off to my right. Last winter, I experienced many adrenaline surges as my Caliber slipped and slid over the snow and ice for 20 minutes as I inched it down, often dangerously close to the edge. I convinced myself that the fall would only hurt me and not kill me, so for many days, I put on my game face and tackled the hill ... until I ended up wedged against a tree. After that, I parked at the bottom and climbed up and down until spring.
With any luck, I am hoping that the DAC and 4WD in my truck will perform like a dream. All the research I did seems to indicate that it should. Snow is expected for tomorrow and, after last winter's experiences, I am very nervous - but somewhat reassured - by your posting. Thank you for sharing your story. I hope mine works as well as yours did!
I just bought my '03 T4R - mostly for the 4WD and DAC features, as I live on a hill, whose drive is a steep (perhaps 40 degree) concrete incline with a drop-off to my right. Last winter, I experienced many adrenaline surges as my Caliber slipped and slid over the snow and ice for 20 minutes as I inched it down, often dangerously close to the edge. I convinced myself that the fall would only hurt me and not kill me, so for many days, I put on my game face and tackled the hill ... until I ended up wedged against a tree. After that, I parked at the bottom and climbed up and down until spring.
With any luck, I am hoping that the DAC and 4WD in my truck will perform like a dream. All the research I did seems to indicate that it should. Snow is expected for tomorrow and, after last winter's experiences, I am very nervous - but somewhat reassured - by your posting. Thank you for sharing your story. I hope mine works as well as yours did!
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eskimochaos
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Holy thread revival.
I doubt your driveway is 40*; however, WITH THE RIGHT TIRES, your 4R should do fine.
Actually, the folks who just re-did the drive said it was more than 40 degrees. It's almost as steep as the posted photograph of the truck coming down the dirt road - UPS, fedEx and the moving company refused to drive up. The tires are new and supposed to be "appropriate" for Colorado hill driving ... they say. Thanks for the reassurance; we'll see how they do tomorrow.
JB.
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Actually, the folks who just re-did the drive said it was more than 40 degrees. It's almost as steep as the posted photograph of the truck coming down the dirt road - UPS, fedEx and the moving company refused to drive up. The tires are new and supposed to be "appropriate" for Colorado hill driving ... they say. Thanks for the reassurance; we'll see how they do tomorrow.
Maybe they're talking percent grade which would make it more like 20 degrees which is still extremely steep. 40 degrees is approaching territory where you'd never make it up in perfect conditions.
Report back on how DAC does for you.
