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Offroad driving courses

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by Schook, Jul 25, 2019.

  1. Jul 25, 2019 at 2:04 PM
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    Hi all-as a relative newb to the offroading world, I thought this would be a good place to ask if any of you pros/experts know if there are any 4x4 training courses or classes that one could take to learn the basics up to some of the more technical stuff. I know that it's probably just a matter of diving into the deep end and experiencing and learning on your own, but I also feel that any knowledge or tricks of the trade could be extremely beneficial. Anyway, curious to hear what you all have to say. TIA.
     
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  2. Jul 25, 2019 at 2:13 PM
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    I don’t know of any driving courses but there are tons of videos out there of people making mistakes and also many videos of people showing you how it’s done. Also where are you from? We have get-togethers and take trips with other locals. Some experienced some inexperienced. We welcome the Nubes and some of the more experienced guys can lead the way teaching you as you go. Kind of like follow the leader. It’s always best to go with a group anyways.
     
  3. Jul 25, 2019 at 2:15 PM
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    Didn't Universal in Hollywood just launch something? Toyota sponsored it?
     
  4. Jul 25, 2019 at 2:16 PM
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    @GodlessPro found info on a course like you're seeking.
     
  5. Jul 25, 2019 at 2:16 PM
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    Thank you Sean. That's good info. I'm from Northern California.
     
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  6. Jul 25, 2019 at 2:18 PM
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  7. Jul 25, 2019 at 2:20 PM
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    Where in NorCal are ya?
     
  8. Jul 25, 2019 at 2:31 PM
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    Find a Tundra group to go out with, if you get with some people that know what they are doing it will be the best education you can get.
     
  9. Jul 25, 2019 at 2:33 PM
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    Great advice!
     
  11. Jul 25, 2019 at 2:34 PM
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  12. Jul 25, 2019 at 2:37 PM
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  13. Jul 25, 2019 at 2:39 PM
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    You have Prairie City in Sac and Hollister hills in...........you guessed it, Hollister. Both are great places for practicing and having fun. @Project.Reaper just said he wants to go to Hollister soon.
     
  14. Jul 25, 2019 at 2:46 PM
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    I don't have any first hand experience with that school, just found them a while ago through a search. Looks like they are booked for the rest of 2019, so you should just look out for the next NorCal meetup. Like Warren said, people are already looking to get together at Hollister.
     
  15. Jul 25, 2019 at 2:56 PM
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  16. Jul 25, 2019 at 3:00 PM
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    Just go out with the Bastrds!! Guarantee you'll learn more on one trip than a week in that school.
     
  17. Jul 25, 2019 at 3:09 PM
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    You guys will have him on 37’s in no time!
     
  18. Jul 25, 2019 at 3:16 PM
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    I've heard a rumor that there's a bay area group of Tundras that goes wheeling. I think @joonbug and @GodlessPro might be familiar with the group.
     
  19. Jul 25, 2019 at 3:17 PM
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    No idea what you are talking about :rofl:
     
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    BAWDY?
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    What part of San Rafael? (I grew up in San Rafael.)

    As @joonbug said, go out with the BASTRDS some time. :thumbsup:
     
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    I heard that BAWDY is running a special on the "Out of the frying pan and into the fire" package for beginners.
     
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    So far only one graduate, @Challenger1 . Wonder if his face was sore from smiling so much?
     
  24. Jul 25, 2019 at 6:21 PM
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    Thank you everyone! You guys are awesome.
     
  25. Jul 25, 2019 at 6:22 PM
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    I grew up in Lucas Valley and now my wife and I live near SR High.
     
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    You may want to look at scheduling ‘tundras to Sedona’ 2020 there was a wealth of knowledge there this year.
     
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  27. Jul 25, 2019 at 7:38 PM
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    Nice! I grew up around the sun valley area - my folks still live there and I’m in San Rafael from time to time.
     
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    Nice! I love the Sun Valley neighborhood. Let me know next time your in the area and maybe we can grab a beer.
     
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    Whooo hooo!! Mama!! I made it!!

    Still smiling and loving life Warren!
    I just got my Icon RXT rear setup and can’t wait to put it to use!!
     
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    I can vouch for @joonbug on this one!!
    I’m an official baby Bastrd now!! Got a sticker and everything! Thanks @GodlessPro
     
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