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2014 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon - 2 Door - Black
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Alexander Alcala's Achievements
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Liwa Crossing - Abu Dhabi - 19-20 Feb 2022
Alexander Alcala replied to Gaurav's topic in Off-Road Club's Offroad Drives
Not a slave. A good friend that wants to support you. -
Liwa Crossing - Abu Dhabi - 19-20 Feb 2022
Alexander Alcala replied to Gaurav's topic in Off-Road Club's Offroad Drives
If you bring a passenger, a good idea would be to bring a good support team mate (not a tourist), since its very likely that you will need some muscle to dig and connect ropes or give directions. -
Liwa Crossing - Abu Dhabi - 19-20 Feb 2022
Alexander Alcala replied to Gaurav's topic in Off-Road Club's Offroad Drives
I went there three weeks ago and made 180 Ks around over two days. The first day barely managed to pull 100. 100 Kms / day is feasible. 200 in a day is very unlikely, especially given the very soft nature of the sand there and the steeps climbs that will produce many refusals. Also is important to be clear about the potential damage to the bumpers. Both approach and departure angles are important to avoid damaging your car. Regarding the gas, I used a full tank + 45 lt in three rotopax jerry cans and finished with 1/4 tank. I have a 2 doors JK lifted with big tires, which makes me burn gas like hell. So, depending on your car and driving style it might be required the equivalent of another gas tank. Liwa is an amazing experience, not only because of the extremely beautiful terrain, but especially because it will challenge you (nerves, resolution, skills, teamwork to rescue team members on difficult stuck situations), and also the cars itself. I have gone twice and never get enough of it. If you love off-roading and have the skills and the right car, it is something you need to do. -
Center of gravity has nothing to do with spacers. The reason for the spacers is to have more space for the bigger tires when you turn the wheels and avoid the rubbing with the internal pieces. If you dont have that problem dont use spacers. Those will only add stress to the wheels if they are not necessary
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JL Modifications impact on Warranty
Alexander Alcala replied to Vaibhav's topic in Jeep Wrangler Forum in UAE
The pedal commander should not void the warranty, since its not an actual modification., Just an add-on. For the kill switch, what is the switch killing? -
Desert Champions Trophy - 2021
Alexander Alcala replied to Gaurav's topic in Off-Road Club's Offroad Drives
I would have thought that each team would take the same channel as team number to facilitate the support team to communicate with each specific team (easy to remember). hahahaha No worries. I will listen to the sweet roar of my engine on the dunes No worries. I will listen to the sweet roar of my engine on the dunes -
I still carry the original jack that can work with smaller cars
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To be honest, I have never tested. But that's what I have been always told by my electric engineers friends. And not being an expert on the field I rely on their advice. Imagine frying your computer in the middle of the desert........
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Completely disconnecting the battery is a bad idea to jump starting, because at some point to reconnect it you might leave the circuit open, and voila, there goes your computer......