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  1. LocoCoyote

    Professional version to return!

    Saw this great bit at off-road.de: seems the G professional models will return to production. https://www.off-road.de/de/aktuell/testberichte/archiv/der-neue-g-professional/
  2. LocoCoyote

    Passo di Tremalo permanatly closed to vehicles

    Well, the trend of closing popular Alp routes continues.....looks like effective immediately, the Tremalo pass is no longer open to anything other than walking and bicycles.... Glad I had the chance to drive it back when it was still open...
  3. LocoCoyote

    Unimog 5030...the ultimate Mog

    Here is a write up ( in German) on the new UniMog 5030. I got to see one in the flesh at Abenteuer Allrad this year...impressive. http://www.mercedes-fans.de/magazin/performance/schoene-sterne-2015-unimog-u5030.9133
  4. LocoCoyote

    1978 G Wagon....yes, you read that right!

    anyone interested in a 1978 G wagon? https://home.mobile.de/GFG#des_211763897 It turns out this is one of the serial-numbered prototyped G wagons....number 3 to be exact. I am not affiliated with the seller in anyway...just putting it out there....
  5. LocoCoyote

    What am I looking at?

    Looking at a late 2008 461 based G. Looking at the suspension I see this strap.... Anyone know what it is and what it's purpose is?
  6. LocoCoyote

    ORC's Restore of a 30 year old 280 GE

    This is not new news...if fact it is a bit dated (Sep 2009). However, in some recent conversations I have talked up several local, German companies for the peerless work they do on several vehicle types. When it comes to the G wagen, I hold ORC (orc.de) in highest regard. One of the reasons why...
  7. LocoCoyote

    Abenteuer Allrad expo 2015....my 2 cents

    Went down to the Abenteuer Allrad expo in Bad Kissingen this past Thursday (4 June 2015). Since it was a Holiday in Germany, I was able to sneak off and have a look around. Unfortunately I had to be back at work on Friday, do a one day blitz-tour was all I could swing. But still, it was a great...
  8. LocoCoyote

    Need some education

    Why is it common to see huge tires on G wagons that have had the conversion to portal axles? Is there any reason to use a huge and heavy 315/75/R16 instead of a more sane 235/85/R16? pros/cons? Inquiring minds want to know. :-)
  9. LocoCoyote

    Unimog DoKa

    http://explorer-magazin.com/2015/03/unimog-doka-2015/ New crew cab Unimog. Not much info at the moment, but looks promising
  10. LocoCoyote

    Nice G Spotted

    Do not know who the owner(s) are, but I spotted this nicely outfitted G while on my way to an appointment. I wish I had time to hang around and meet the crew...would have loved to get better pictures and an idea of how it is set up inside. Had to settle for a quick picture from my window. Taken...
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