Jefy Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 @Emmanuel Could not RVSP earlier due to standby. They confirmed the duty for Saturday so I can join. If not, I understand that. Xaf 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 All, I have 4 pieces of wood that can be used for base of jack. Let me know if anybody wants one, and I can bring along. 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmanuel Posted July 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 21 minutes ago, Xaf said: @Emmanuel Could not RVSP earlier due to standby. They confirmed the duty for Saturday so I can join. If not, I understand that. Xaf Sure. See you tomorrow. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael sammy Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Kalahari said: All, I have 4 pieces of wood that can be used for base of jack. Let me know if anybody wants one, and I can bring along. Can i have 1 piece please i bought my 2 tons jack but couldn't find the wooden plate 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbone Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Kalahari said: All, I have 4 pieces of wood that can be used for base of jack. Let me know if anybody wants one, and I can bring along. Hi @Kalahari would be nice if I can have one. Thanks in advance. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 Ok, @Tbone and @Michael sammy - other 2 were taken by Fewby+ drive. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jefy Posted July 24, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Trip Report from my perspective. The trip had not started yet and I was asked to help a stuck Range Rover who went camping with his family. (This was the Omen of the day, a day with refusals and stucks) The Range Rover had a crappy/flingy tow point, I made it clear with the owner that I was willing to help, but on the condition that if there is any damage at my car, that the costs would be on him. He agreed with this and with a gentle tuck I was able to get him out. Please be strong in this, because most of the times these guys are with friends and they all know it better and screaming next to car, YALLA YALLA YALLA. As I said, the first stuck was the omen of the day. Many refusals and stucks, but no shame. Due to the rain last week the terrain was not forgiving. Nevertheless I find that everybody was doing well. @Kalahari gave a good example what you should do if you can't make the criss cross, steer down and make a loop, gain momentum and try again. It should be obvious for the person behind that he should wait, but always announce it on the radio, so that the preceding and follower know what your intentions are. (Kalahari, this is not directed to you, but as a general note to everybody) @Rinelle Sanaani @Tbone , I debriefed you both about this. In general to all drivers, try to think as a group. If the convoy is not moving in front of you and the cars are coming from behind, try to imagine if there will be enough space for them. If space is available, move yourself, if not, please announce it on the radio so they will wait until the convoy is moving again. In these high dunes we often have no vision what is happening in front of us. @Febin Frederic was unfortunate today with a flat tire. I think you cut your sidewall on a bush or stone somewhere. It can happen to everybody. But please first thing you should do, is to find the correct size lug wrench. (we were lucky we had the correct size for you) You have a perfect spare wheel with same tire, not really useful without a lug wrench. So to everybody, check your tools, does your wrench fit on your lug nuts? Don't assume it will! @Kalahari @Najeeb Mohammed @Febin Frederic @Rinelle Sanaani @Tbone You drove all well this morning, I liked what I've seen. Little bit fine tuning, little bit more trust what your car can do, feeling of how much momentum you need, again, it is summer and the terrain is not forgiving. @Colin Jordan @Michael sammy @Brette I think you were all doing well with Colin the least struggling and Brette was left with a chewed up track. Poor black stallion. @EmmanuelThank you for the drive today. @Michael sammy and @Tbone My apologies again for a bit impatient with the stuck of Michael. I was getting hungry and when I am hungry I am not the same Xaf. Due to the heat and time, I did not take time to explain why I wanted that you pull him from the front. To clarify to everyone, it was possible from both sides, 50/50 in my opinion, but due to other cars around and instead of pulling first in reverse and then try again to get over the ridge, it makes more sense to just pull the car out of the shit, instead of dealing with the shit twice. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Xaf 7 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Febin Frederic Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 It's all part of the game. Tested my tires to the limit today.it was around 9 to 10 psi. Traction was good though but the side wall wasn't good enough to protect. I realized the sweet spot is between 10-12 psi. Hope i can recover this on warranty. 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinelle Sanaani Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 13 hours ago, Xaf said: Trip Report from my perspective. The trip had not started yet and I was asked to help a stuck Range Rover who went camping with his family. (This was the Omen of the day, a day with refusals and stucks) The Range Rover had a crappy/flingy tow point, I made it clear with the owner that I was willing to help, but on the condition that if there is any damage at my car, that the costs would be on him. He agreed with this and with a gentle tuck I was able to get him out. Please be strong in this, because most of the times these guys are with friends and they all know it better and screaming next to car, YALLA YALLA YALLA. As I said, the first stuck was the omen of the day. Many refusals and stucks, but no shame. Due to the rain last week the terrain was not forgiving. Nevertheless I find that everybody was doing well. @Kalahari gave a good example what you should do if you can't make the criss cross, steer down and make a loop, gain momentum and try again. It should be obvious for the person behind that he should wait, but always announce it on the radio, so that the preceding and follower know what your intentions are. (Kalahari, this is not directed to you, but as a general note to everybody) @Rinelle Sanaani @Tbone , I debriefed you both about this. In general to all drivers, try to think as a group. If the convoy is not moving in front of you and the cars are coming from behind, try to imagine if there will be enough space for them. If space is available, move yourself, if not, please announce it on the radio so they will wait until the convoy is moving again. In these high dunes we often have no vision what is happening in front of us. @Febin Frederic was unfortunate today with a flat tire. I think you cut your sidewall on a bush or stone somewhere. It can happen to everybody. But please first thing you should do, is to find the correct size lug wrench. (we were lucky we had the correct size for you) You have a perfect spare wheel with same tire, not really useful without a lug wrench. So to everybody, check your tools, does your wrench fit on your lug nuts? Don't assume it will! @Kalahari @Najeeb Mohammed @Febin Frederic @Rinelle Sanaani @Tbone You drove all well this morning, I liked what I've seen. Little bit fine tuning, little bit more trust what your car can do, feeling of how much momentum you need, again, it is summer and the terrain is not forgiving. @Colin Jordan @Michael sammy @Brette I think you were all doing well with Colin the least struggling and Brette was left with a chewed up track. Poor black stallion. @EmmanuelThank you for the drive today. @Michael sammy and @Tbone My apologies again for a bit impatient with the stuck of Michael. I was getting hungry and when I am hungry I am not the same Xaf. Due to the heat and time, I did not take time to explain why I wanted that you pull him from the front. To clarify to everyone, it was possible from both sides, 50/50 in my opinion, but due to other cars around and instead of pulling first in reverse and then try again to get over the ridge, it makes more sense to just pull the car out of the shit, instead of dealing with the shit twice. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Xaf Thank u @Emmanuel for the level up hyperadrenaline trail today.. it was an enjoyable heart stumping first intermediate drive for me. Thank u @Xaf for the learnings and tips today.. i love ur luffy (one piece ) flag though.. it looks really cool.. 10 hours ago, Febin Frederic said: It's all part of the game. Tested my tires to the limit today.it was around 9 to 10 psi. Traction was good though but the side wall wasn't good enough to protect. I realized the sweet spot is between 10-12 psi. Hope i can recover this on warranty. @Febin Frederic so sad to hear that.. il keep the 10 to 12 psi in mind... 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Emmanuel Posted July 25, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 trip report (addendum) @Xaf thank you for your very accurate report and for the advices you gave to everyone. I owe you the biggest thank you after yesterday's drive because, due to your position at the middle of the convoy, you had to handle most of the recoveries and you always provided an excellent guidance to others. I also have to say that @Kalahari, my wonderful and very composed second lead, who even had to recover me twice after I found myself crested, @Colin Jordan and @Tbone have been very proactive and helpful, giving a perfect example of what a team work should be when things are not going according to the plan. @Brette struggled more than usual yesterday (we all have bad days, it's not a big deal, and plus, in sweep, you had to deal with the churned up sands that others left behind), but was of great help at many points, especially when @Michael sammy had is nasty pop out. If I may, @Brette, I would just recommend to pay more attention to radio communications. @Michael sammy, thank you too for offering your help at many occasions yesterday, that's the spirit. Would you accept a little advice ? When you get stuck or crested, no need to push gas at 4000 rpm. I know that you know it, and that yesterday when I saw you doing it, it was just because you wanted to earn time, but a constant right-left on the steering with very little rpm helps more... Special mention to all the newly promoted intermediates who managed amazingly well yesterday. @Najeeb Mohammed, @Febin Frederic, @Rinelle Sanaani, you guys rock ! Just don't forget radio communication and please keep in mind that the over-excitement you may feel at some points of an intermediate drive has to be taken with caution. It's a good thing because it helps to forget your fears, but it can lead to the worst scenarios. Thank you everyone. This drive wasn't as smooth as we all wanted it to be, but there will be many other opportunities to enjoy and learn. 6 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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