So i was told about this cool site.  Just launched about a month ago.  Check it out: www.seattleauto.net

The guys that run it are 2 really passionate Seattle gear heads trying to promote and get the word out on the auto scene in Seattle that really doesn’t get reported.

I like the direction they are going with their stories, for example this one:

http://www.seattleauto.net/news/enjoying-the-ride-in-washington-state

I have no doubt that this site will be HUGE with the direction of stories they are pursuing.  So check ‘em out, tell your friends and family to check ‘em out!

Well, Reiter has claimed 2 of my weekends in a row. Good times! The cleanup was a success. Tons of people there and i saw just about everyone with garbage bags helping out. My group pulled out:

• 1 - 20″ TV
• 1 - 1″ x 20′ steel cable
• 1 - car battery
• 5 bags of trash

Oh and of course we did some wheeling while we were at it! Checkout Jordan’s pictures.

Well i finally got a chance to go on my first trail run with WATTORA. It was a great day and i got the chance to meet and hang out with some cool people that are just as passionate about offroading as i am. Wasn’t a whole lot of “101ing” going on, but we had an awesome day non the less. Here are some teaser pic’s. Be sure to checkout the rest of the pictures in the 4WD Toyota Gallery.

Lining up some of the vehicles in the group at the Safeway in Monroe.

Definetely found the hole in the mud pit. Luckily the door seals held and i was out in no time. This was the beginning of a lot of laughs.

The view from atop Index Wall. It amazes me every time.

Legislation is continuously being passed that threatens the livelihood of our sport. Trails systems are being closed because of the perception that offroad vehicles are destroying the environment and that our sport is one made up of irresponsible hicks going out and destroying the forest. Help protect our vital trails by signing the petition below. Everything we can do helps!

• Public Lands Petition

By signing the Public Lands Petition you are advocating the following:

• “BackCountry Recreation Designation will promote greater biodiversity by allowing active management under the strictest regulations in the world.”
• “Support the creation of a federally legislated Semi Primitive BackCountry Recreation designation to preserve all existing Multiple Use lands for all existing forms of recreation & management.”
• “We are opposed to the creation of a pilot program of Wildland Restoration Areas, which propose to remove 6300 miles of backcountry roads without any public involvement.”

Quotes taken from sponsor’s, Advocates for Access to Public Land’s site.

I just completed building a welding table for my garage. This thing is a monster. Check out the technical articles for more information. And remember, if you live in the Seattle are and plan on building something like this welding table, give Russ at Everett Steel a call and he will make sure you get what you need.

Welding Table Details

For those in the Seattle area, Everett Steel is your source for large quantities of steel. With great prices, knowledgable sales reps, and the equipment to handle and cut any size and thickness of material, Everett Steel has you covered. Give Russ a call and see for yourself!

With an extensive online catalog and ordering system, Online Metals is an excellent place for your small source needs. Located in Seattle, those in the area can simply order and pickup the same day.

I’ve been working on a design to work with the older style 4Runner and Pickup. The prototype vehicle is a 1994 3.0L v6 Pickup. The write-up is still in progress but will be up soon.

Pickup and 4′Runner Snorkel

If you haven’t heard already, Al Gore has made a documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” on the causes and the effects of global warming. No matter what political persuasion you are, i urge everyone to go out and watch this movie. Form your own opinion about it. Comment on it here after you have watched it.

“An Inconvenient Truth” Trailer

In this sound clip a man has a conversation with several Verizon representatives and supervisors. He is trying to get his bill straightened out, but the people at Verizon can’t seem to understand that .002 cents does NOT = .002 dollars. Pretty hilarious.

Verizon claims .002 Cents=.002 Dollars

Tore down axle except for differential and knuckles. Ground off all of the Jeep suspension mounts since they are inferior to my Toyota buildup.

Check out more pictures in the SAS Photo Gallery