Pics from Borrego Springs, CA LONG

SD Frontier · Jan 30th, 2006, 04:56 PM

Some friends and I went to Borrego Springs, CA to camp do some light wheeling.

My Frontier (05 CC SE 4X4 5AT)

Friend's Tacoma (04 CC TRD Off Road 4X2 e-lock rear diff 5AT)

I was very satisfied with the Frontier's off road capabilities as well as my own. The Tacoma on the other hand left much to be desired. I had to pull it out of the dunes more times than I care to mention. It was definitely a combination of an inexperienced driver and lack of a front axle that made the Tacoma under perform. I drove it around for a bit and managed to get stuck but it was driver error and not the truck itself.

Here are the pics:

Stuck Taco

Imprints of rear tires and rear differential

Letting the rear slide (still a very capable vehicle)

SD Frontier · Jan 30th, 2006, 04:58 PM

The next day

Running Trails

Along side the Taco

Passing it up

Eat my dust

SD Frontier · Jan 30th, 2006, 05:00 PM

Woops

Getting Up and Down and Sidewways

Tunes for the ride (thanks Sirius)

Signs along the trails

Must be street legal

SD Frontier · Jan 30th, 2006, 05:02 PM

Font's Point

Tha Badlands

Looking towards Salton Sea (east)

Towards South

A few washes (real narrow, tight turns, and lots of off camber...tough trail)
We didnt go through them (probably would not attempt in my truck)

Karate Kid III Pic

SD Frontier · Jan 30th, 2006, 05:04 PM

This is where I was utterly impressed with the Frontier. I attacked this hill from several angles and was able to power through and get up to the top almost every time. The approach from the left side cutting across was a bit trickier, but all I needed was more speed. This was done with no e-lock rear diff and stock General Grabber tires. Photos really dont do it this any justice. The hill was actually pretty steep.

SD Frontier · Jan 30th, 2006, 05:05 PM

The aftermath...a few scratches (nothing major thanks to the teflon coating) and good bye antenna (which i should have taken off before we started)

mitchell35758 · Jan 30th, 2006, 05:22 PM

Damn your making me jealous!
I miss those days. I had an awesome opportunity to live in the middle east in a country called United Arab Emirates and while my dad was stationed there their government gave us 4x4 pathfinder to drive. I miss the good ole days

Looks like you had a blast

SD Frontier · Jan 31st, 2006, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SD Frontier

This is where I was utterly impressed with the Frontier. I attacked this hill from several angles and was able to power through and get up to the top almost every time. The approach from the left side cutting across was a bit trickier, but all I needed was more speed. This was done with no e-lock rear diff and stock General Grabber tires. Photos really dont do it this any justice. The hill was actually pretty steep.

fixed this set...

SD Frontier · Jan 31st, 2006, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SD Frontier

The next day

Running Trails

Along side the Taco

Passing it up

Eat my dust

fixed this set...

SD Frontier · Jan 31st, 2006, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SD Frontier

The aftermath...a few scratches (nothing major thanks to the teflon coating) and good bye antenna (which i should have taken off before we started)

fixed this set...

SD Frontier · Jan 31st, 2006, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SD Frontier

Some friends and I went to Borrego Springs, CA to camp do some light wheeling.

My Frontier (05 CC SE 4X4 5AT)

Friend's Tacoma (04 CC TRD Off Road 4X2 e-lock rear diff 5AT)

I was very satisfied with the Frontier's off road capabilities as well as my own. The Tacoma on the other hand left much to be desired. I had to pull it out of the dunes more times than I care to mention. It was definitely a combination of an inexperienced driver and lack of a front axle that made the Tacoma under perform. I drove it around for a bit and managed to get stuck but it was driver error and not the truck itself.

Here are the pics:

Stuck Taco

Imprints of rear tires and rear differential

Letting the rear slide (still a very capable vehicle)

set fixed...

SD Frontier · Jan 31st, 2006, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SD Frontier

Font's Point

Tha Badlands

Looking towards Salton Sea (east)

Towards South

A few washes (real narrow, tight turns, and lots of off camber...tough trail)
We didnt go through them (probably would not attempt in my truck)

Karate Kid III Pic

set fixed...

Drychtnath · Feb 1st, 2006, 02:45 PM

very sweet. Looks like a ton of fun.

2K5 Nismo · Feb 1st, 2006, 03:21 PM

Cool. I always wondered what 4 wheeling in sand was like. All I have to play in is rocks and snow.

Drychtnath · Feb 1st, 2006, 04:11 PM

snow is awsome. I drive through trails and fields all the time when there is alot of snow. I can drive through about 2 feet of snow as long as I keep it going. If I stop for any reason I usually have a hell of a time getting going again.