My First Time Off-Roading!!

ArnavG544

ArnavG544

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So basically, in late 2008 my Dad bought a new '09 G55 AMG, but said that it was too expensive to be off-roading in since I think he paid like $120K for it. I was always dreamed of going off-roading, and in case you guys don't remember me (I've been inactive), my Dad bought me a loaded '13 SR5 4Runner for my first car around 4 weeks ago, (my birthday wasn't until August 12th though). So, today me and my dad went off-roading at Freeman's Park, Carolina Beach, since we own a beach house at Carolina Beach, and we thought we needed some father and son time.

Boy, it was amazing!!! Everyone complimented me on my 4Runner, even the people with the lifted Chevy's and huge Confederate flags (I'm an Indian Republican/Redneck so wasn't expecting their compliments. I had so much fun camping Saturday overnight and just meeting other people with 4WD cars. There were also so many FJ-Cruisers and 4Runners there!! It was amazing! I can't wait to go back next weekend.

I'm gonna be needing Off-Road mods soon, and I definitely couldn't have gotten a better first car!!


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- Arnav

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I think you'll be needing a solid front axle swap, t-case with two low range gears, full complement of trail armor and sliders, and suspension AND body lift with some 37" tires... otherwise you may not get any further out on that beach.
 
LandCruiser said:
I think you'll be needing a solid front axle swap, t-case with two low range gears, full complement of trail armor and sliders, and suspension AND body lift with some 37" tires... otherwise you may not get any further out on that beach.
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I'm definitely going to be getting the mods, but I was actually able to get to the end of the beach when we had it in High-4.
 
Congrats on the new runner. Carolina Beach is a good time and great place to relax and enjoy the beach. Actually going to be in Cape Hatteras end of September for my sons 2nd Birthday. Enjoy the runner and happy modding.
 
ArnavG544 said:
I'm definitely going to be getting the mods, but I was actually able to get to the end of the beach when we had it in High-4.
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I think Landcruiser might've been messing with you:)...Welcome to the forum. I was pretty new to offroading too when i got my 4runner and the first place drove offroad was on the beach when I was completely stock, too.
 
joneseyyy said:
I think Landcruiser might've been messing with you:)...Welcome to the forum. I was pretty new to offroading too when i got my 4runner and the first place drove offroad was on the beach when I was completely stock, too.
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Oh, now I feel like an idiot. Should've read his comment more thoroughly.

Full set of trail armor
 
USMCRUNNER said:
Congrats on the new runner. Carolina Beach is a good time and great place to relax and enjoy the beach. Actually going to be in Cape Hatteras end of September for my sons 2nd Birthday. Enjoy the runner and happy modding.
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Thanks! Yeah, I love it there, it's not crowded like Myrtle or OB, and it's really calm. Have fun at Hatteras and make sure to post pictures!
 
ArnavG544 said:
Thanks! Yeah, I love it there, it's not crowded like Myrtle or OB, and it's really calm. Have fun at Hatteras and make sure to post pictures!
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I can't wait to get the little guy out there! Going to be a blast. Will not be taking the Runner this trip. Live in Missouri and the little guy isn't ready for that drive. Yeah OBX has changed a lot since I was a kid. Lot of beach closed off and just way more tourism and people not respecting the beach. Haven't been in 3 years so should be interesting. I'm from Greenville and pretty much lived in Buxton over summer. Parents use to own a house in Frisco as well. You and your dad should check out Uwharrie National Forest if you want to hit some trails. Only couple hours from Cary.
 
USMCRUNNER said:
I can't wait to get the little guy out there! Going to be a blast. Will not be taking the Runner this trip. Live in Missouri and the little guy isn't ready for that drive. Yeah OBX has changed a lot since I was a kid. Lot of beach closed off and just way more tourism and people not respecting the beach. Haven't been in 3 years so should be interesting. I'm from Greenville and pretty much lived in Buxton over summer. Parents use to own a house in Frisco as well. You and your dad should check out Uwharrie National Forest if you want to hit some trails. Only couple hours from Cary.
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I'll make sure to try it out when my bike rack and shockworks grill guard I ordered get here.

Also I'm getting a lift installed soon so I'll wait for that too!
 
ArnavG544 said:
So basically, in late 2008 my Dad bought a new '09 G55 AMG, but said that it was too expensive to be off-roading in since I think he paid like $120K for it. I was always dreamed of going off-roading, and in case you guys don't remember me (I've been inactive), my Dad bought me a loaded '13 SR5 4Runner for my first car around 4 weeks ago, (my birthday wasn't until August 12th though).
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I'm sorry that your dad is such a cheapskate and didn't buy you a G55 AMG as well. :happy bda

Maybe next year!!!
 
K O said:
I'm sorry that your dad is such a cheapskate and didn't buy you a G55 AMG as well. :happy bda

Maybe next year!!!
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He was offering to give me it and buy himself a new car, but it has so much power I didn't feel safe driving it haha. Also, I wanted a car that won't kill our pockets if god-forbid I wreck it.
 
ArnavG544 said:
So basically, in late 2008 my Dad bought a new '09 G55 AMG, but said that it was too expensive to be off-roading in since I think he paid like $120K for it. I was always dreamed of going off-roading, and in case you guys don't remember me (I've been inactive), my Dad bought me a loaded '13 SR5 4Runner for my first car around 4 weeks ago, (my birthday wasn't until August 12th though). So, today me and my dad went off-roading at Freeman's Park, Carolina Beach, since we own a beach house at Carolina Beach, and we thought we needed some father and son time.

Boy, it was amazing!!! Everyone complimented me on my 4Runner, even the people with the lifted Chevy's and huge Confederate flags (I'm an Indian Republican/Redneck so wasn't expecting their compliments. I had so much fun camping Saturday overnight and just meeting other people with 4WD cars. There were also so many FJ-Cruisers and 4Runners there!! It was amazing! I can't wait to go back next weekend.

I'm gonna be needing Off-Road mods soon, and I definitely couldn't have gotten a better first car!!


Pictures Below,
- Arnav

Congratulations on your new ride. You're a lucky young man, indeed. And some of us appreciate your enthusiasm. As for the unappreciative few, don't pay any attention to them. Haters gonna' hate. Enjoy your new rig!
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congrats on the new ride and happy birthday!.... in the future refraining from boasting about your daddys beach house, Gwagon and how he bought a $40k truck for you after your turned down said Gwagon will make you look less like a spoiled fuggin brat:fish:

:cheers:
 
ArnavG544 said:
Boy, it was amazing!!! Everyone complimented me on my 4Runner, even the people with the lifted Chevy's and huge Confederate flags (I'm an Indian Republican/Redneck so wasn't expecting their compliments.]
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People will often surprise you. Don't be quick to pass the same judgement you expected them or anyone else to pass on you.

Congrats on the new ride.
 
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