Rob H

31 minutes ago, Ale Vallecchi said:

Sorry to hear that @Rawad. See you soon. 

Hello @Rob H. I can add you to the drive if you wish. Please let me know. Thanks

Yes, please do. 

@Ale Vallecchiplease add me to the WL 

3 minutes ago, Mario Cornejo said:

If reached, the compression limit of the bump stop, wouldn't this become a cause of concern for other issues apart from the tire rubbing a fender?  For example: risk of bending axles, damaging shocks?

Seems as if bump stops are sometimes overlooked as an integral part of the suspension and by doing a quick search there seem to be interesting options, including hydraulic bump stops.

Any views?  Hope this is not deviating too much from the original topic raised by Anish.

 

No, that's what its there for, and offroading its normal to hit them. Removing or shortening the bump stop would cause issues to all of those. 

Because of the motion ratio of the suspension geometry you can't directly compare distance from a bump stop to total wheel travel. If you know the motion ratio you could do the math but its not going to solve anything without knowing the compression limit of the bump stop. 

You mentioned the tires are the same as OE sizes, but every manufacturer makes tires slightly different within the same standard tire size. Look up the actual overall diameter for your original factory tires and compare to the actual diameter of what you have. More than likely they're slightly taller which is why they rub, but it doesn't appear to be doing significant damage just very light rubbing, which I wouldn't be concerned about. 

47 minutes ago, Alexander Alcala said:

I had an amazing view of the crescent moon.  It was absolutely stunning.  I enjoy very much to drive at night in the dessert.  And the moon was a nice touch.

Glad to hear you were able to get your issues resolved @Ale Vallecchi, I'm looking forward to next week. 

Hello @Lorenzo Candelpergher, please add me to the waitlist for a first drive. 

@Rahimdad I won't be able to make it tomorrow so I removed my RSVP. 

1 hour ago, Lorenzo Candelpergher said:

Dear Desert Wanderers, 

the RSVP is now closed.

Please find below the convoy order:

@Shehab Alawadhi, @Thomas Varghese, @Ali Abas, @Gaurav Soni, @Jack Thomas, @Ale Vallecchi, this drive is going to be very fast paced and technically demanding, more mentally for the drivers than mechanically for the cars. For those of you who have been newly promoted to Intermediate Level, it will be a significant step up from Fewbie / Fewbie+, mostly because of the higher pace, but also because of the more frequent technical challenges, as we will be doing a lot of criss-crossing and deep dives on slip faces (hence the name of the drive..).

This drive will require your full and undivided concentration at every step, so make sure you come well rested and you don’t have any reason for being distracted. If you are fancying to take a lot of photos, be aware that this may not be the best occasion, as you will need both your hands on the steering wheel at all times,.. Also, please consider carefully if you wish to bring passengers along with you.

We will be using Carnity Channel 1 (446.00625MHz).

Please make it to the meeting point, ready to go (i.e. already deflated and flagged) by no later 3:45pm (sharp). 

@Lorenzo CandelpergherI have also been RSVP'ed for this drive from the day it was opened. 

Congratulations @Thomas Varghese

Keep in mind that not all wheels are compatible with hammer on weights.

So be sure your wheels have the type of flange that will work before you insist a tire shop use them. 
 

Thank you @Gaurav

@sertac the description says limited to 10 drivers but the event says RSVP limit reached at only 7? 

@sertac Can you please waitlist me for a 2nd drive?

@Wrangeld I also "totally agreed" as soon as the new rules were posted. 

9 hours ago, Foxtrot Oscar said:

You're in @Rob Harper, let me know if you can make it  

Thanks, I'll be there.

Please add me to the waitlist @Foxtrot Oscar

Thank you @Gaurav @Chaitanya D and @Frederic 

Thanks @Frederic, 

I have a previous off road experience and I drive a Tundra TRD Pro with recovery points front and rear.