Gaurav

DRL are more bright, crisp and visible than parking lights in two way narrow city roads. At least in UK, European and many Asian cities they have narrow two-way roads within busy cities, not sure about US though.

So in bad weather or poor visibility these DRL are blessing.

3 hours ago, treks said:

You are right, but the overall contribution of regenerative braking is very small. 

Totally agree and I have seen this live on BMW hybrid to charge a peony battery for 12 miles range they have to take atleast 100 miles on petrol.

44 minutes ago, Javier M said:

The one who voted for this timing is in maybe 🤣

 

+100000000000000000000000

5 minutes ago, Barry said:

Looks like a Montero Sport crashed into a Prado

Crashed or maybe married

As the early morning weather is getting little better, so its been decided to split the Intermediate drive from midnight to early morning to experience both night drive and day drive in one go. Plan is to start bit late and drive for 2-3 hours in night, then take a break and then enjoy the fast pace morning drive in some amazing set of dunes in Al faqa desert. Al Faqa desert is famous for its long range tall dunes that are fun to drive at good pace for ridge riding, side sloping and testing your offroad skills. The drive is for Intermediates and above only. 

When: 30 Aug 2019, Friday
Meeting time: 02:00 AM, the convoy will move sharply at 02:15 AM
Where: Al Faqa Desert

GPS Coordinate: https://goo.gl/maps/dt57TRJ3ak4SrCkX8

Level of drive: Intermediate and above
Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 10 inches of ground clearance.
Plan: Drive and enjoy from 2-5 AM (Night Drive), 5-5:45 AM (Break), 6-8/9 AM (Morning Drive).
What to bring along: Snacks - whatever you like with little extra to share, water, smiles, stories, and enthusiasm.

Approximate finish time: 8 - 9 AM (Max)

MUST READ: 

• Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities
• Off road Driving Etiquette's
• Off-road Convoy Rules

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Excellent list of points to be checked during RTA Vehicle Testing in UAE. It's good to have this list handy that we can refer to before RTA renewal.

Few things I like to add here:

• Tires: It should have decent amount of tread left for another year of use. RTA fails any tire more than 5 years of age. 3 years and above will only get passed if good enough tread is left.
• Offroad lights: You are fine to install any number of offroad lights, but they all should have cover on it like plastic cap or rexine wrap so that you cannot use while driving on road because use of offroad lights is illegal on the road.
• Stickers: Remove all big size stickers as sometime they fail the vehicle. 1-2 small stickers on body are acceptable as far as they are not on windows or blocking the rear view.
• Metal bumpers: Strict NO for RTA passing as they will increase the damage multi fold to vehicle and human body, if involved in any accidents. Borderline remedy for such offroad metal bumper is to install a big rubber bumps in front to absorb the impact.
• Loud exhaust: Excessively louder exhaust will fail RTA passing. If you opt for performance exhaust go with low noise exhaust and it should not exceed maximum of 95 DB on fully warmed up engine. I had Magnaflow on Mustang with 90 DB (almost) that passed every RTA testing without any wasta.
• Car modifications: If you have done some crazy extreme car modifications then refer to ESMA regulations.

Accuracy has been already discussed above that its more of vehicle issue than the Google maps.

1 hour ago, shadow79 said:

 

Was talk of talking about those dummy ones but am pretty sure ravs will manage well when the needful has to be done

RAV has already failed at the needful time in Sweihan when you wanted me to winch from back against the gravity because front hook is made for single use only.

May be you are already using these stick on hook with 3M tape.

14 minutes ago, shadow79 said:

One tug and rope is gone on the windshield...maybe on the face too if the angle is right

Only if you install on RAV4.

Xterra's are better build and Emmanuel know how to use them properly, dont worry.

3 minutes ago, Shamil said:

Problem with uploading to YouTube is it might get taken down due to copyright issues on the audio track. I have faced this issue before as well.

Yes its there, but you can use any copyright free music.

https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music?nv=1

https://www.bensound.com/

https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/download-copyright-free-music-youtube-videos/

https://vidooly.com/blog/youtube-royalty-free-music-sites-for-creators/

Positioning is very important and then the tug intensity - gradual to constant pull than jerking that may result in flip instantly.

Well done @Emmanuel

Key things for every offroader to notice and learn here:

• Tried self recovering first to the max.
• Clear sand from front tires on both sides.
• Identify a safe spot to recover with least force - Front and left side.
• Position car with utmost precision to deliver just a minimal tug at right angle.
• Stuck 4x4 wheels pointing left to support the recovery process by using engine power.
• Started with a soft tug and then applied a pulling strength and not a jerk to cause a flip.

Well I was living with PA  RO when my J and E alphabet fall off and asif bhai started teasing.

WOW what an amazing well edited, so quick video. Good surprise to wake up with.

Well done with good shot selection and peppy music, loved it.

Next time upload on Youtube as embedding video here might not work for all users.

Make sure they rated for Xterra and reinforced them nicely on the bumper.

Swivel neck is good option so we can recovery you now from any angle.

Google maps is not showing speed on smaller roads. 

Noticed this last week in sweihan and now in qudra.

And being an active or heavy smoker you will walk 50 -100 meters every 1 hour.

17 minutes ago, Frederic said:

And the funny thing is that these generators will be running on petrol or diesel 😂 

Of course, eventually vicious circle have to be complete.

22 minutes ago, Barry said:

That some MoVlogs level click bait there Gaurav bhai 😂 I though Toyota were actually cancelling the LC. I think the LC will still be around long after we are all dead and gone. 

Thanks buddy, didn't realize that.

Edited the title for mentioning J200 

2 minutes ago, desertdude said:

Well photo chronic and electrochromic are two totally different things. Electrochromic rearview mirrors have been around for a while now

Yes and they are damn helpful in reducing glare.

So whats stopping car manufacturers in using "Photochromic" OR "Electrochromic" windows glasses that turn 50% dark during daylight and completely transparent at night.

Chill @MATHEW FELEX I was just kidding all along, bored today.

@desertdude you win too.

1 minute ago, desertdude said:

That's the thing you just can't charge anywhere. How many charging ports across the UAE?

And even when we will have enough ports, then the commercialization will kill this whole concept.

Only ABC brand can charge here, Only XYZ subscriber can charge there, different plugs, different rates and what not.

Experience this last summer in London with Hybrid and couldn't able to charge once in 14 days as every port was different and want me to sign up for monthly option than pay as you go.

2 hours ago, desertdude said:

It's mandatory in Canada. Surprised someone from the US doesn't know this?

SURPRISE.

Damn flags on profiles are super small.

1 hour ago, MATHEW FELEX said:

Have you ever noticed vehicles with DRL's and no DRL's on your rear view mirror when driving on highways ?

 

Photochromic to be precise, I thought its same tech that changes color with presence of light.

I didnt meant for electronically controlled tinting that barry was doing earlier with Ghost Tints. That's too messy for cars and its operation.