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Dear deserts wanderers, @Looper @Danie @khurramm @Paul Eldho @Kirill K @J-P L @Jose Luis Campos @Johannes Roux @Faraz94 @Andrei S @Mahesh_ @Andrew John Melvill @Zulfikhar Naiyar Thank you for joining the drive tomorrow. We will use radio channel 4. Below is the convoy order: the plan: See you tomorrow at the meeting point https://maps.app.goo.gl/AqkCdd2BnLTEiVtC7 at 5.45

The G80 rear differential is a limited slip differential, which is not the same as a locking differential. Limited slip differential means that the real wheels will only allow for a limited amount of spin. If you are not sure if it’s still working properly, you can just jack up the rear of the car and spin one of the rear wheels. If the limited slip differential works then the opposite wheel will turn in the same direction. If you have a regular open differential it will turn in opposite direction. i have the same G80 rear differential on my Isuzu Trooper. Its a nice thing to have but not a replacement for an actual rear locking differential. The light on the dash might be for some models that have the full locking differential. LSD is fully mechanical so I don’t think there would be a light indication.

“This is, to me, the loveliest and saddest landscape in the world. It is here that the Little Prince appeared on Earth, and disappeared. Look at it carefully so that you will be sure to recognise it in case you travel some day to the African desert. And, if you should come upon this spot, please do not hurry on. Wait for a time, exactly under the star. Then, if a little man appears who laughs, who has golden hair and who refuses to answer questions, you will know who he is."

The 2014 Chevy Tahoe is commonly equipped with a G80 automatic locking rear differential. .This differential is designed to automatically engage when a speed difference of approximately 100 RPM or more is detected between the rear wheels. This locking mechanism enhances traction in slippery conditions like snow or off-road situations. Anyone with ideas on what is the easiest war to test this on my car?? @GauravI think you mentioned something similar to me during the master class. During my research, I came across few references saying that this was/is offered only on some variants but another one mentioned all GM/Chevys trucks have this feature unless they have an electronic diff lock. I am excited but clueless! Now that I think about it, there is a diff lock symbol just below the 4wd controls in the car. I hope some light blinks on it when it becomes active (if only)!!

Oooh wow, i assumed both G80 differentials are the same. just looked it up and you are right. As the Isuzu had a GM tie-up at the time, i thought they'd be identical. In my specific model its a pre-1998 LSD unit. The next year they came with a push button 4x4 engage with Track Lock (same as GM G80) From Isuzu forum: in the older 12 bolts (pre-1998) the LSD's are called Power Brute...used mainly in the mid 90's 2nd gen auto trans trucks. in the 1998-2002 "modified 12 Bolt" in the trooper....the LSD is actually a Track-Lok.

I have definitely noticed this happening where I had no hope of making it but the car crossed anyways..😁

When speed drops below 6 km, rear gets locked for equal power split on left & right tires. I recall seeing this on very old chevy YT video, where they were bragging about this in an off-road test. You must have already felt this in action in your off-road drives. In some dunes while climbing when you leave the gas early and push the gas again when the car slows down and still able to cross the dune without getting stuck. This is only possible with LSD or Chevy proprietary tech of fully locking rear diff below 6 km.

That would indeed work if it is an LSD, but if it really is a locker that only engages at more than 100rpm difference, you will not make that rotation speed by hand. It is supposedly a spring-loaded automatic locker. Confusingly, both systems exist under the “G80” name. So you are both right.

The Mystery Deepens!

“The house, the stars, the desert -- what gives them their beauty is something that is invisible!”

We request that every member joining this drive go through the information below and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette, and responsibilities. MUST READ AND COMPLY Environmental Policy Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquettes Emergency details for all off roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities Drive Details Level: Fewbie Plus and above Meeting time: 03:00 PM Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/d8BH6rsYq2vFCgqbA Action Plan: Fifth and last installment of the Desert Books Series, the drive is dedicated to Antoine de Saint-Exupery's masterpiece "The Little Prince". Here the desert symbolizes the narrator's mind. Made barren by grown-up ideas, the narrator's mind slowly expands under the guidance of the little prince in the same way that the deadly desert slowly transforms itself into a place of learning and, once the well appears, refreshment. As one of the book's protagonists, besides the desert, is The Fox, the track chosen for this drive will take us all the way from Sweihan's entry, through its Pond, to the "Fox's Den, two-thirds of the way to Faya's exit point. The drive will be a bit long, but not too tricky, so feel free to bring guests, with whom to share the pleasure of the desert, and the sun setting on the last ridge of dunes. As usual in this series, in trying to distil the best of the book and to build up to the day of the drive, I'll post a book's quote each day. Let's try to find inspiration in this Desert Books' Series to truly appreciate our interaction with our favorite element of nature. What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, face masks, rubber gloves, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 7:30 PM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. RECOMMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR: Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge Compressor (MANDATORY) Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY) Off-road flag (MANDATORY) Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles First-aid kit Fire extinguisher. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 12 PM. If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once anyone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list. RSVP will close a day prior to preparing a convoy list. Latecomers will be returned - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned - Without any exceptions. Please withdraw your RSVP, if you aren't joining, so your spot can be taken by others. Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month. PLEASE RSVP ON THE CALENDAR

Looking forward for this drive to close off the week. I am looking to have the carnity desert flag, if anyone can bring me one for this drive that would be great

Btw, it's no longer proprietary tech as I have seen this in the new defender in more than 5 Masterclasses.

Thanks for a lovely morning! For anyone interested, here’s my ratchet torque wrench. It’s dropped 40 dirhams since I bought it: https://amzn.eu/d/9husvEe

Hi @Frederic can you let me in , parents in town and want to taken them around in your drive

short convoy means we will have plenty of room to explore and ... take some good photos!

“I have always loved the desert. One sits down on a desert sand dune, sees nothing, hears nothing. Yet through the silence something throbs, and gleams...”