Eastern Washington/ Idaho Panhandle

[Sapper7]

Hey y'all just joined up after stalking the forum for sometime. I've lived in Spokane for a little over 2 years now and I love it.

I'm a little new to the overlanding thing but I'm coming from an offroading background.

Welcome to the community.

 

[chuckoverland]

Welcome! We have been here just over 2 years as well and Spokane is growing on us. Jeez its been a couple of months since the last meetup. Maybe time for another to welcome another new member?

 

[CurrentlyRockhoundin]

Welcome! We have been here just over 2 years as well and Spokane is growing on us. Jeez its been a couple of months since the last meetup. Maybe time for another to welcome another new member?

Thanks

I would attend for sure.

 

[Dilldog]

I keep missing the meetups, so I sure would like to actually meet the people behind the screen names.
Anyway Compared to the more serious off roading (Ive done that too, stuff like swapping 1 ton axles, double transfer cases, front and rear lockers, hydro assist steering...) overlanding is a breath of fresh air to me. Nobody will heckle you for turning back or taking the obstacle bypass. From those I have met overlanding is simply just about community and exploration. Hell theres even a sizable contingent here (me included) that prefer to park the rigs and make camp, and do the exploration on bicycles.

 

[CurrentlyRockhoundin]

I keep missing the meetups, so I sure would like to actually meet the people behind the screen names.
Anyway Compared to the more serious off roading (Ive done that too, stuff like swapping 1 ton axles, double transfer cases, front and rear lockers, hydro assist steering...) overlanding is a breath of fresh air to me. Nobody will heckle you for turning back or taking the obstacle bypass. From those I have met overlanding is simply just about community and exploration. Hell theres even a sizable contingent here (me included) that prefer to park the rigs and make camp, and do the exploration on bicycles.

We should plan a meet up.

 

[chuckoverland]

@Sandpoint Steve when are you available? As usual its Sundays and Mondays for us. @Captain Chaos @Aaron Niemi whatsup? Who did i forget? Wheres Dale these days?

 

[Sandpoint Steve]

I'm heading out for the Coyote Works trail ride next wee. Otherwise I am available.

 

[CurrentlyRockhoundin]

@Sandpoint Steve when are you available? As usual its Sundays and Mondays for us. @Captain Chaos @Aaron Niemi whatsup? Who did i forget? Wheres Dale these days?

Saturday, Sunday, and Monday work for me!

 

[Aaron Niemi]

@Sandpoint Steve when are you available? As usual its Sundays and Mondays for us. @Captain Chaos @Aaron Niemi whatsup? Who did i forget? Wheres Dale these days?

I'm game just about any time, my truck has just been sitting in the garage.

 

[Sandpoint Steve]

What are we talking about?
Lunch? Overnight? Trail ride?

 

[chuckoverland]

Another member who just got back from deployment just posted in the Spokane Area BBQ thread, should we plan another one of those? That or trail run. We were too busy to get out much this year.

 

[Dilldog]

Well for me I think trail run season is over. Thats one of the few things I miss about having a more serious 4x4. Anyway I would be down for a sunday lunch or something of that sort. Also I can ask Dale to poke his head in here.

 

[Dilldog]

Oh and also since theres a few new guys here, if anyone need mechanical advise or help dont hesitate to shoot me a message. One of the greatest parts of groups like this is the community, and that means helping each other. As a professional mechanic I have a fair amount to offer a group like this and enjoying doing so.

 

[chuckoverland]

Any advice on fixing a loose shift knob on a 2008 mx-5?

 

[Sandpoint Steve]

I'd need to drive it first to really understand the problem...

If it just screws on then maybe a good wrapping of Teflon tape would help.

 

[Dilldog]

Any advice on fixing a loose shift knob on a 2008 mx-5?

Definitely need a test drive to fully understand the problem, lol...
It should just be a knob that threads onto the stick. If thats the case they will work loose over time and just needs to be tightened up, some lock tite will help it stay tight. Other wise it may be the style that has two halves and uses small screws to join the halves around the stick. In which case, just lock tite those guys and tighten em up...

 

[chuckoverland]

Thanks guys, ill check it out.

 

[Aaron Niemi]

Any advice on fixing a loose shift knob on a 2008 mx-5?

Seems to be a known issue: Loose shift knob

 

[CurrentlyRockhoundin]

Does anyone who's been around longer than me want to pick a day and time for a meet and greet? Check out rigs? ...etc.

 

[chuckoverland]

Let me check the reservation book at my work. We have a banquet room that seats 24 and we could do rigs and lunch some sunday.