In the sea of Car Content this channel is standing out for me, its car people enjoying everything about cars along with great camera work and editing. Great job and waiting for next one.
:P the oasis overlooks this place. My family has been up the road from here since the 80s. I remember being 3 years old on an atc 70 going right through where this guy's land is now. funny to see this pop-up. JV is getting big. see yall at hammers next year!
I'm going to say this about this video. Like I have said about some other music videos it is a video like this and in this case a video about a Totally Sick and Insane vehicle like that Moon Buggy that makes me wish that you tube had a love button to hit along with the thumbs up. This and that buggy was Freaking Awesome. Thank all of you for making this video and sharing with the You Tube world. Have fun take care
I really enjoy this format. You're knowledgeable and therefore ask the right questions. The types of vehicles vary so much to keep things interesting. And best of all, you get to showcase your talent by driving and experiencing each one of them. It's almost like Jay Leno's garage except from an enthusiast standpoint rather than a collectors. I love it. Thanks for the content.
I think something that makes the show really good is that it shows that you are really a car girl who enjoys it to the fullest and that is contagious, I love your show
Nicole........ This is by far my favorite "Detour Episode." (Next to the first four episodes) You rocked Cody's buggy. I know your driving history, what your capable of doing from the driver seat. Its so cool to see you drive everything from Ultra4 cars, Monster Trucks, Jeeps, Mini Coopers, Gassers, etc !! I give this "Detour" ten thumbs up !!
Vancouver, BC: Nicole keeps it real without pushing the "S"appeal past eyebrow raising: Smart, professional, and a nice balance of tech, humor and passion: Well done, worth watching !
Wow well hello again! That is a small world! That was a very long time ago... I'm surprised you remembered. Thank you so much for watching and finding me (even if it was actually the algorithm) 😊
What I like about this channel is that you're doing your own thing. There's just so many who over and over try to copy Top Gear, and they just don't seem to get it. I like this solely because it isn't Top Gear. You are you.
Your knowledge, driving skills and enthusiasm are always on the mark. Watching you drive that monster off that wall was pretty intense, but of course you nailed it. ❤ your work!
I would love to visit where the dreams come tru....!!! The place where the cactus not even will stab my skin :o) Love the American petrol head engagement! Greetings from Sweden!
I think your channel is awesome . I like your off road and rock crawling a lot . bet it's hard to fight the temptation not to get back in to rock crawling again , after driving this . I have never done it before , I would like to do what you did . such is the life of caviar dreams on a hamburger budget . Have a great one Nicole Best wishes to you . Terry
Wow. I haven’t see you ( Nicole) for years. I used to love watching you rock crawl in competition many many moons ago. So glad to see your still doing cool stuff.
Overtime the copper will change colors. We took Pretty Penny to Japan a few years ago and they left the buggy in the open salt water air and the wheels turned green.
Ughh..I was expecting to see a "moon" .... what a tease....Haha.. but look at this thing...Damn. And she knows what she's talking to about too... This dude is pretty talented to be able to built something like this... and look at who's driving.... good stuff, always interesting. No Girly Fear here..WOW.... she's got skills... this is madness... keep the out takes.. well done as usual.
@@codywaggonerlasernut5484 Oh hey!!! No problem. ..that's an awesome machine. Must have pretty cool to have Nicole feature this rig. She's pretty as hell and so knowledgeable. It's great that she can talk shop . Lucky you!! Thanks for your reply.
2 amazing people in an amazing place and one badass machine! I'm just in love with what bring to the automotive industry! You are in your element in that crawler!
@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour No worries. I am a good fit the demographic of your target audience; for men over 40 life is full of too much serious stuff with only vapid mindless entertainment. Your show could well snowball into something huge and let's hope it does. Will shut up now - no-one likes a simp 😉
Nicole you kill it everytime and it so cool how you educate these guys on there own custom builds .. there reactions to your knowledge is priceless and then you dig in with the stare after you drop the education ... killin it !
Oh that's kind of you to say, but these guys are all so talented and smart at what they do! Cody isn't learning anything new from me! He's the current world champion!!!
@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour guess I meant to say not educate them but simple let them know that you know your stuff and can hang with the big dogs! Amazing job as always!
There are some real gems on this channel. I think there was another one I wanted to see but I think I'll come back to check it out another day., Rock crawler? Seriously? Amazing! And for all of you soft off-roaders out there, one piece of advice: go rock crawling, it seriously amps your off-roading skills. The next time you'll be negotiating that river bed, that too in the dead of the night, you'll be thanking me!
@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour your welcome! You should get a hold of Marvin Stammel of Flex Rocks and Rollovers if your interested in more 4x4 stuff. Maybe do an interview and check out his Jeepster McJeepFace. 👌
I stumbled upon your channel via rotary roadster and 500hp mini, and I loved how it was no bullshit and real driving, but I must say with this video I got toatally hooked. I have been racing cars, driving motorcycles and offroading all my life, and you have real skills and eyes for where to put your wheels. I love it
For the first it looked to me more like bouncer then crawler. But once you started to describe it especially quite small engine and portal axels .. I got more and more excited. That's seriously pretty sick and very well made bugy. I like it.
I don't comment often on vids , unless I'm impressed !!! this was your best vid yet !!! and I've watched them all !!! Keep up the good work (U go girl!!!!!!!)
Seeing that Saguaro reminded me of two friends that were killed one weekend after running head-on into a saguaro in their buggy. Buggies are always a blast. My admiration of them begin watching Mickey Thompson out running the chase helicopter at over 140mph while flying off 20-foot Cliffs in his buggy. That he had equipped with four foot airplane shocks the long travel air shocks did not exist yet. Then the buggies morphed you're in the mud bogging craze of the 80s. I had a76 Toyota truggy I built in 1980. It was two wheel drive on 36 in by 17 1/2 wide dick cepek fun country. I eventually went with paddles in the back once I could afford them. There were no real prerunners in that day. Mine was way ahead of its time with its dual shocks and running 14 inch travel Gabriel hijackers. The toughest air shocks at the time. I had a air compressor tank and solenoids to force my articulation. It wasn't until the 90s when Shannon Campbell took notice and he was leading the new rock buggy craze that started in 96. After seeing what I had done with my 1980 four wheeler, same as my 76 two wheeler. The long travel nitrogen shock was born. Now back to the mud bog The Rock buggies today are equipped with a little more travel but aren't much different than those mud buggies except for weight. Things once again appear to be getting heavier not lighter very strange weight breaks and slows uphill momentum along with acceleration. My airplane has 16 in of travel on Fox air and many other cool goodies yet my empty weight is at 467 lb even has a supercharged 2300 type 1. You could take a hammer to the skin and not Dent it, as its Foam & S glass composite. Aluminum frame with heavy gussets.
Thanks for sharing!! You've certainly been around the block and seen lots of progression over the years. Shannon Campbell built my comp buggy, and my husband and I have known him since the early comp days. Thanks for watching and please consider subscribing if you haven't already!
@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour subscription is done. I love your adventures don't stop it's what keeps life interesting. Just stacked 134 bales of hay this morning. I just re-watched again since the first time I was fixing breakfast. I heard this time you saying that Shannon had built your own buggy that's cool. Didn't mean to name-drop. My acquaintance with him would have been in the early to mid-90s. Most I talk to have never heard of Shannon. But I've never done Rock competition either. Just Arizona and Colorado trails. Which among the thousands of replies you doubtedly read, you replied to my extensive description of Arizona Trails a couple months back. Yeah I've been around, I'm ancient! LOL When you grow up on a ranch you're forced to be resourceful. Started driving at 8 years old. And started flying gliders at 14. But I've allways had my hot rods, off-roaders, Show vehicles and planes. Participated in a few short desert races. And did mud bogs for nearly 3 years, before I moved on to other interests. But I have boonie bashed my entire life. And flying nearly as long. Mostly Bush planes. And although I still have my mini monster 80 Toyota 4 x 4 with its Marlin crawler. All I do nowadays is build and fly in my spare time. I have cartwheel a Toyota 4x4 twice at over 70mph. , Another time Barrel rolled three times at 50. And crashed a 250R 3-wheeler face first into a cliff at close to 80mph while racing. Surgeries cost tens of thousands of dollars for that one. LOL Been over the Rubicon. And rode from the Salton Sea through Glamis to the Mexican border in the Yuma sand dunes and back. All trails in Arizona. Even before they closed down most of them. that would include the only Trail that leads to the bottom of the Grand Canyon down lava steps. that entrance is through Utah. And probably is closed today. Nearly half the trails in the Colorado Rockies. And if there wasn't a road I'd either horseback or fly in if it was legal. The forest service has literally dozens of Landing strips in remote areas where there are no roads. And even if they don't, if the air space permits and it's not Wilderness or wildlife sanctuary it's legal to land anywhere it's safe. It doesn't have to be a road or airstrip. This can include mountain ridges or even sandbars in some States. Arizona's tread lightly law is a slippery slope. And it's technically illegal to put a tire of any vehicle in any water that doesn't have a road or Trail. Sorry I tend to babble. "The memories of an old man are the Deeds of a man in his prime."
Want to SEE HIM put it through the paces. NOT that you Nicole didn’t do a great job..just takes time to be proficient in maneuvering that beast! Awesome man..
My younger sister could drive anything. I love this as although she is no longer with us you drive like she did!! Full out but in full control!! Thanks!!
Love Every video Nicole and its so cool how you show these guys how knowledgeable you are and i watch there face and most times they seem confused lol .... You rock !
I feel like my Jeep Wrangler now is a minivan capable of nothing compered to that awesome buggy.. LOL!! Super cool and fun video, please more of this!!
Nicole, awesome seems an understatement to get in something like this purpose built and this much control. Enjoying your channel a lot. Keep it up. Thank you for the entertainment.
![[WR-25] Hydraulic Extending Rock Buggy | Build Break Down](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/dbPYj7Zd_vk/mqdefault.jpg)
![ละลาย (LALALYE) - DAOU PITTAYA ต้าห์อู๋ พิทยา [OFFICIAL MV]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/wo6r9TgausI/mqdefault.jpg)
In the sea of Car Content this channel is standing out for me, its car people enjoying everything about cars along with great camera work and editing. Great job and waiting for next one.
🔥☄
@Mohan Dandamudi Thank you so much for recognizing that! We're having fun with variety and I'm so happy to hear you're enjoying it, too!
Completely agree Great wording!
@Todd Sanderson Thank you!
I agree. Great content, and Nicole knowledge and enthusiasm is on point! Keep up the good work, I’m enjoying your channel!
:P the oasis overlooks this place. My family has been up the road from here since the 80s. I remember being 3 years old on an atc 70 going right through where this guy's land is now. funny to see this pop-up. JV is getting big. see yall at hammers next year!
Awesome!! Thanks so much for watching!
We love Lasertown.
I'm going to say this about this video. Like I have said about some other music videos it is a video like this and in this case a video about a Totally Sick and Insane vehicle like that Moon Buggy that makes me wish that you tube had a love button to hit along with the thumbs up. This and that buggy was Freaking Awesome. Thank all of you for making this video and sharing with the You Tube world. Have fun take care
Thank you so much for watching..glad you loved it!!
I really enjoy this format. You're knowledgeable and therefore ask the right questions. The types of vehicles vary so much to keep things interesting. And best of all, you get to showcase your talent by driving and experiencing each one of them. It's almost like Jay Leno's garage except from an enthusiast standpoint rather than a collectors. I love it. Thanks for the content.
Thank you for the huge compliment! ❤️
Nicole is one of a kind she knows her ****.
@Cody Waggoner Lasernut thank you!!!
I think something that makes the show really good is that it shows that you are really a car girl who enjoys it to the fullest and that is contagious, I love your show
Thank you so much!
I like that you know what you’re talking about and at the same time have fun and make it interesting.
Thank you so much!
This is not a sort of driving I've ever done or really seen much of. Thanks for bringing me along for the ride Nicole!
You’re welcome 😊..thank you for watching!
Thank you for watching. Share with someone that has never seen before.
@@codywaggonerlasernut5484 I'll see what I can do. I have a friend who has a sand truck, so I'll have to share this with him right away!
This crawler looks bulletproof! Awesome!!
It does!
Its definitely bulletproof. Thanks for watching.
That motor is amazing, doesn’t even sound like it’s trying. More like it’s plowing a field somewhere!
Really cool that Cody let her drive and showcase the capabilities really well at the same time.
If you ever want to take Pretty Penny for a spin hit me up.
I totally agree!
Nicole........ This is by far my favorite "Detour Episode." (Next to the first four episodes) You rocked Cody's buggy. I know your driving history, what your capable of doing from the driver seat. Its so cool to see you drive everything from Ultra4 cars, Monster Trucks, Jeeps, Mini Coopers, Gassers, etc !! I give this "Detour" ten thumbs up !!
Ah, too kind, Frank! Thank you for your positive support all these years. 😊🤙
Vancouver, BC: Nicole keeps it real without pushing the "S"appeal past eyebrow raising: Smart, professional, and a nice balance of tech, humor and passion: Well done, worth watching !
Thank you..glad you like it!!
Small world. Your career blew up. I met you once at your dad's house about a year after he moved to Vegas. Glad to see your hard work paid off.
Wow well hello again! That is a small world! That was a very long time ago... I'm surprised you remembered. Thank you so much for watching and finding me (even if it was actually the algorithm) 😊
Sounds like he needs new belt in the engine
Wow, and real too. Thank you. Greg and Cody my manx
Thanks for watching..glad you enjoyed it!
What I like about this channel is that you're doing your own thing. There's just so many who over and over try to copy Top Gear, and they just don't seem to get it.
I like this solely because it isn't Top Gear. You are you.
I appreciate that..so glad you are enjoying! Thank you!!
Its refreshing for sure.
I would love to this. So cool and it requires concentration and making good judgement, which makes it more fun.
My new favorite TH-cam Channel. Pretty awesome shows...
Thank you so much, glad you like it!
Your little giggle as you fistbump Cody just around the 08:10 mark is just hilarious.
Love all your videos - you clearly just have a ball making them.
Oh my gosh do we! Yes, lots of fun having over here!!! Thanks for watching!
My hand still hurts from the fistbump. Ha.
Your knowledge, driving skills and enthusiasm are always on the mark. Watching you drive that monster off that wall was pretty intense, but of course you nailed it.
❤ your work!
Thank you!!
I would love to visit where the dreams come tru....!!! The place where the cactus not even will stab my skin :o) Love the American petrol head engagement! Greetings from Sweden!
Thank you for watching, glad you enjoyed it!
Another awesome video Nicole! You're interest, curiosity, and enthusiasm never ceases throughout your videos!
Thank you so much! Glad you are enjoying them!
@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour you're welcome ma'am! ❤️ I love watching all of your videos! 🎥 None of them are an act, they're all 100% real! 🏁🚗
Just found you out of no where on TH-cam that thing is F*ing sick
Wow what a beast, sounds like the fan belt could use a tweak though. He has really put some thought into this buggy. Great video Nicole.
Thank you ..glad you enjoyed it!!
I think your channel is awesome . I like your off road and rock crawling a lot . bet it's hard to fight the temptation not to get back in to rock crawling again , after driving this . I have never done it before , I would like to do what you did . such is the life of caviar dreams on a hamburger budget . Have a great one Nicole Best wishes to you . Terry
Thank you..I'm so glad you are enjoying..and yes..I do get tempted..especially when I get to drive these amazing vehicles! You have a great day!
Thanks for watching Terry.
Way cool place and way cooler Lady 👍
Thank you..glad you enjoyed watching!
Great drop off. That why your the best Nicole.
Thanks Josie, I appreciate that!
Wow. I haven’t see you ( Nicole) for years. I used to love watching you rock crawl in competition many many moons ago. So glad to see your still doing cool stuff.
Wow, thank you! I have missed being on the rocks!!!
You hardly Rock me Softly...that was awesome you are so brave!
Thank you..so glad you enjoyed it!
This is a dream rig. It’s just done so well. Great driving by you as well.
Yes it sure is! Thank you for watching..glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you
The copper on the wheels makes sense as it looks even better scuffed up vs just regular aluminum.
Overtime the copper will change colors. We took Pretty Penny to Japan a few years ago and they left the buggy in the open salt water air and the wheels turned green.
@Cody Waggoner Lasernut haha! That's a new look!
Nicole, Watching you drive those Rocks was the Ultimate!!!
Thank you, I appreciate that!
Nicole I love your enthusiast approach to your interviews. I see real joy in your effort. Keep up the great work.
Thank you! Will do!
She definitely has allllllot of energy.
@Cody Waggoner Lasernut I drank that massive can of Monster right before driving off of it!
Ughh..I was expecting to see a "moon" .... what a tease....Haha.. but look at this thing...Damn. And she knows what she's talking to about too... This dude is pretty talented to be able to built something like this... and look at who's driving.... good stuff, always interesting. No Girly Fear here..WOW.... she's got skills... this is madness... keep the out takes.. well done as usual.
Glad you enjoyed watching it..thank you!
Thanks for watching.
@@codywaggonerlasernut5484 Oh hey!!! No problem. ..that's an awesome machine. Must have pretty cool to have Nicole feature this rig. She's pretty as hell and so knowledgeable. It's great that she can talk shop . Lucky you!! Thanks for your reply.
Fantastic Machine,cool place out the middle of a desert. You handle the buggy very well. Good job Nicole!!!!!👍👍👍❤️❤️
Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it!
It's awesome you keep on mixing it up and shred every badass creation you can find.
Thank you so much!
This channel is first class all the way! You rok nik!
Thank you so much!
The way you drive that buggy Nicole, you are my new hero!
Another great video! 👍
Wow, thanks! I appreciate that!
Thanks for your content baby !!;)
2 amazing people in an amazing place and one badass machine!
I'm just in love with what bring to the automotive industry! You are in your element in that crawler!
Might have to have her drive it in a competition.
Thank you so much..I'm so glad you enjoyed!
Watched them all back to back now. Wow. Just wow. So polished. Wished I was there at every location.
Hey..I really appreciate that. Exactly what we're trying to achieve..we want our viewers to enjoy the experience right along with me! Thank you!
@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour No worries. I am a good fit the demographic of your target audience; for men over 40 life is full of too much serious stuff with only vapid mindless entertainment. Your show could well snowball into something huge and let's hope it does. Will shut up now - no-one likes a simp 😉
All I can say is NICE!!!!
Nice is good!! Thanks for watching!
Liking this channel a lot. Nicole is fantastic
Thanks so much! I'm so glad you like it!
Finally, a guest who doesn't talk down to you or try to mansplain. Best episode I've watched so far. Cheers!
Cody is so chill and easy to be around! Thanks for watching!
Good times. Thanks for watching.
Nicole you kill it everytime and it so cool how you educate these guys on there own custom builds .. there reactions to your knowledge is priceless and then you dig in with the stare after you drop the education ... killin it !
Oh that's kind of you to say, but these guys are all so talented and smart at what they do! Cody isn't learning anything new from me! He's the current world champion!!!
@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour guess I meant to say not educate them but simple let them know that you know your stuff and can hang with the big dogs! Amazing job as always!
It's Wonderful seeing you in your natural habitat.😉
Thank you! 😃
Your enthusiasm for everything automotive it’s outstanding and seeing rock crawl was wicked cool. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there.
Thanks! Will do!
There are some real gems on this channel. I think there was another one I wanted to see but I think I'll come back to check it out another day., Rock crawler? Seriously? Amazing!
And for all of you soft off-roaders out there, one piece of advice: go rock crawling, it seriously amps your off-roading skills. The next time you'll be negotiating that river bed, that too in the dead of the night, you'll be thanking me!
We're so glad you enjoyed watching this video!! Thank you for the nice comment!!
I’ve seen both Cody and Randall put Penny through some crazy obstacles. That car is awesome! Great driving on your part too!
Thank you!
By far this episode you seem most comfortable and in your element
Thank you!
That was NUTS!!!! NICE DRIVING!!
Thank you!
Great as usual. Really cool to see the capability of the machine and the drivers. Very cool digs in the middle of the desert.
Glad you enjoyed it..thank you!
Thank you. Its been fun.
Out of all the cars you’ve reviewed I like this one the best, unbelievable. Nice driving too Nicole👌😂
That's awesome...thank you so much!
Makes me want to come out to California again - great cinematography and presentation format (again).
Thank you, glad you like it!
Cali does have some positives. Lasertown is one.
This could have easily been 20 minutes of just rock crawling. Great job Nicole!
And we still would have only travelled 30 yards! 🤣 Thank you for watching!!!
@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour your welcome! You should get a hold of Marvin Stammel of Flex Rocks and Rollovers if your interested in more 4x4 stuff. Maybe do an interview and check out his Jeepster McJeepFace. 👌
I stumbled upon your channel via rotary roadster and 500hp mini, and I loved how it was no bullshit and real driving, but I must say with this video I got toatally hooked.
I have been racing cars, driving motorcycles and offroading all my life, and you have real skills and eyes for where to put your wheels. I love it
Wow..thank you. I really appreciate that!
👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸💪🏻✌🏻 Super Cool Rig n Playground Palace !! Really dig the BUILT, "NOT", BOUGHT Concept on about Everything There !!! 😎😎 Thx for the Vid 👍🏻
Glad you like it! Thank you!
Good stuff! It’s like He’s got his own private Truckhaven 4x4 center, with a shop onsite to boot. Very cool.
Call rig, I love the belt squeal!
Thanks for watching..glad you enjoyed!
Sorry about the belt squeal
Nicole; u got skill on the hill,
you're totally chill,
& never a spill !!
U driving the vehicles is nice content for us, point of view.
And..I didn't know it,
but you're a poet!...Thank you!
The variety of this channel.. Never a dull moment. 👍🏽
Glad you enjoy it!
LMAO you straight up sent it off that CONEX box. I can tell you've crawled rocks a time or two. Nerves of steel for real.
That was so much fun! Glad you liked it!
For the first it looked to me more like bouncer then crawler. But once you started to describe it especially quite small engine and portal axels .. I got more and more excited.
That's seriously pretty sick and very well made bugy. I like it.
Awesome! Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you for watching Tom. Its a cool little buggy.
That car is too cool. Pure art. Looks like it can go anywhere. Beautiful
Glad you like it!! Thanks for watching!
What an insanely great piece of design and engineering
Yes..I agree.
a great show, I enjoyed every minute of it, thanks Nicole!
You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!!
That thing is beautiful. Totally awesome.
I think so too! Thanks for watching!
What a crazy rock crawler ! Once again great driving skills Nicole. You live in a killer area ❤️
Thanks!
Damn!!! Nicole gets serious! This show is great!
I'm so glad you like it! Thanks!
What a cool rock crawler. Very well built and designed. Great episode Nicole. You always drop great stuff for us to enjoy. Thanks.
Thank you so much!
Nice driving Nichole. That's a great rig.
Thank you!
Of course this is a cakewalk for her this is right up her alley
Right. When she said I think we should roll her I was like we have a competition next weekend. Next time. Ha.
Just discovered another amazing channel..Subscribed instantly.
Awesome, thank you!
You've certainly come a long way since that first women's nationals in the rhino! Pretty awesome!
Thank you Dallas!!! 😘
Seeing this gave me plenty of ideas for upgrading a new Bronco. Nice ride.
Haha! I think you should 3 link your Mini, Gayle. 😂
@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour We're gonna mod the mini this summer. Nothing too crazy. You are welcome to come help!
Nice
@Gayle Cichocki I do need a Duck Creek getaway... hmmm 🤔
Sweet! Thank you for the awesome video. Loved it. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it!
Great video! It was up close and I could hear every creak and groan, the next best thing to being there. Keep up the great content.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much!!
I was impressed with how it turned out. Please share much appreciated.
That thing is off the chart cool. Thanks Nicole you rock!!!
We're so glad you like it!! Thank you for watching!!
What a ludicrous machine! Love it! Great video 👍
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed!
You can drive anything with wheels on, i like it. God video again :)
Thanks 😁!!!
Nicole killing it again!
Thanks for another great episode!
Thank you so much!
Nice maneuvers with the Moon Buggy Nicole! It's an awesome machine!
It really is! Thanks!
I don't comment often on vids , unless I'm impressed !!! this was your best vid yet !!! and I've watched them all !!! Keep up the good work (U go girl!!!!!!!)
Wow, thank you so much..appreciate the support!
Seeing that Saguaro reminded me of two friends that were killed one weekend after running head-on into a saguaro in their buggy.
Buggies are always a blast. My admiration of them begin watching Mickey Thompson out running the chase helicopter at over 140mph while flying off 20-foot Cliffs in his buggy. That he had equipped with four foot airplane shocks the long travel air shocks did not exist yet. Then the buggies morphed you're in the mud bogging craze of the 80s. I had a76 Toyota truggy I built in 1980. It was two wheel drive on 36 in by 17 1/2 wide dick cepek fun country. I eventually went with paddles in the back once I could afford them. There were no real prerunners in that day. Mine was way ahead of its time with its dual shocks and running 14 inch travel Gabriel hijackers. The toughest air shocks at the time. I had a air compressor tank and solenoids to force my articulation. It wasn't until the 90s when Shannon Campbell took notice and he was leading the new rock buggy craze that started in 96. After seeing what I had done with my 1980 four wheeler, same as my 76 two wheeler. The long travel nitrogen shock was born. Now back to the mud bog The Rock buggies today are equipped with a little more travel but aren't much different than those mud buggies except for weight. Things once again appear to be getting heavier not lighter very strange weight breaks and slows uphill momentum along with acceleration. My airplane has 16 in of travel on Fox air and many other cool goodies yet my empty weight is at 467 lb even has a supercharged 2300 type 1. You could take a hammer to the skin and not Dent it, as its Foam & S glass composite. Aluminum frame with heavy gussets.
Thanks for sharing!! You've certainly been around the block and seen lots of progression over the years. Shannon Campbell built my comp buggy, and my husband and I have known him since the early comp days. Thanks for watching and please consider subscribing if you haven't already!
@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour subscription is done. I love your adventures don't stop it's what keeps life interesting. Just stacked 134 bales of hay this morning. I just re-watched again since the first time I was fixing breakfast. I heard this time you saying that Shannon had built your own buggy that's cool. Didn't mean to name-drop. My acquaintance with him would have been in the early to mid-90s. Most I talk to have never heard of Shannon. But I've never done Rock competition either. Just Arizona and Colorado trails. Which among the thousands of replies you doubtedly read, you replied to my extensive description of Arizona Trails a couple months back. Yeah I've been around, I'm ancient! LOL When you grow up on a ranch you're forced to be resourceful. Started driving at 8 years old. And started flying gliders at 14. But I've allways had my hot rods, off-roaders, Show vehicles and planes. Participated in a few short desert races. And did mud bogs for nearly 3 years, before I moved on to other interests. But I have boonie bashed my entire life. And flying nearly as long. Mostly Bush planes. And although I still have my mini monster 80 Toyota 4 x 4 with its Marlin crawler. All I do nowadays is build and fly in my spare time. I have cartwheel a Toyota 4x4 twice at over 70mph. , Another time Barrel rolled three times at 50. And crashed a 250R 3-wheeler face first into a cliff at close to 80mph while racing. Surgeries cost tens of thousands of dollars for that one. LOL Been over the Rubicon. And rode from the Salton Sea through Glamis to the Mexican border in the Yuma sand dunes and back. All trails in Arizona. Even before they closed down most of them. that would include the only Trail that leads to the bottom of the Grand Canyon down lava steps. that entrance is through Utah. And probably is closed today. Nearly half the trails in the Colorado Rockies. And if there wasn't a road I'd either horseback or fly in if it was legal. The forest service has literally dozens of Landing strips in remote areas where there are no roads. And even if they don't, if the air space permits and it's not Wilderness or wildlife sanctuary it's legal to land anywhere it's safe. It doesn't have to be a road or airstrip. This can include mountain ridges or even sandbars in some States. Arizona's tread lightly law is a slippery slope. And it's technically illegal to put a tire of any vehicle in any water that doesn't have a road or Trail. Sorry I tend to babble. "The memories of an old man are the Deeds of a man in his prime."
Thank you for the sub and for sharing your memories with us!
Loved it!
Nicole, You were definitely in your element!
Great video!
Glad you liked it!! Thank you!
This awesome rock crawler is a mechanical engineer's dream!
Yes it is!! Thank you for watching!!
Want to SEE HIM put it through the paces. NOT that you Nicole didn’t do a great job..just takes time to be proficient in maneuvering that beast! Awesome man..
It's amazing the finesse those buggies have, sweet!
There is a 1/10 RC vehicle based on the Lasernut. 1/10 Losi Lasernut U4 Rock Racer. It even has the copper style wheels.
Yes I know..isn't that cool!!
That's cool. You get to have so much fun doing these. I hope you enjoy it as much as it appears that you do.
I do!!!
That rig is insane 👍🏾
Yes it is! Thanks so much for watching!
The perfect woman does excist, just wow! You are amazing. Much love and respect to you! I'm glad I found your channel.
Thank you so much..we're glad you found us too!!
Ideal mode of transport for British B roads!
My younger sister could drive anything. I love this as although she is no longer with us you drive like she did!! Full out but in full control!! Thanks!!
Oh thank you so much!! We really appreciate you watching!!
Love Every video Nicole and its so cool how you show these guys how knowledgeable you are and i watch there face and most times they seem confused lol .... You rock !
Glad you like them! Thank you!
Awesome video....thank you for this, xxx With love from another veedub autodidact lady,xxx 🇬🇧
Thank you Claire..glad you enjoyed!
I feel like my Jeep Wrangler now is a minivan capable of nothing compered to that awesome buggy.. LOL!!
Super cool and fun video, please more of this!!
Haha..I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you!
Great driving 👍 I always enjoy watching Cody drive at super crawl
Yeah me too... he's a total rockstar!
Thanks man much appreciated. Hope to get back in the drivers seat 2022
@@codywaggonerlasernut5484 looking forward to it. think you'll ever take pretty penny to Japan again?
@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour I always cheer for cody and Ryan Maxfield. 2 rock stars
There's nothing like the sound of tortured metal in the morning. 😃
HAHA! Yes, agreed!!!
Right. LOL Next time we will make sure the belt does not squeal.
Wow I love your videos. Such great content without all the drama of many other videos. Keep them coming.
Thank you! Will do!
My goodness, that girl can drive..
Thank you!!
Nicole, awesome seems an understatement to get in something like this purpose built and this much control. Enjoying your channel a lot. Keep it up. Thank you for the entertainment.
Thank you so much. I'm so glad you are enjoying!