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  17. Ultimate 4X4 Testing in Sand

    in Offroad Drives

    Posted

    6 hours ago, Gaurav said:

    Thank you everyone for such an amazing response of 24 people interested in less than a day.

    Few things to consider and realize by yourself before signing up for this drive (whenever we open).

    1. THIS IS NOT A REGULAR DRIVE, rather there is NO DRIVE but just a place to test your 4X4 (max power) + your off-roading skills.
    2. It will be strictly for Intermediate and above level - without any exception (for safety reasons).
    3. If with your present car capabilities and your off-roading skills you have scaled - Faya from center or from the right side - MULTIPLE TIMES + EVERY TIME then only you sign up for this drive. If you have sometimes scaled and sometimes failed, then there is clearly no point for you to sign up with such a high-risk attempt (explained below).
    4. IT IS NOT A FUN DRIVE, but a super cruel day out where you will witness some extreme action but expect to pitch in with A LOT OF PHYSICAL TAXING ACTIVITY for a whole day than sitting in 22 degrees aircon.

    Just for the reference in such extreme activity, your car power to weight ratio is SUPER PRIME, no matter what you believe and what your friends or car manufacturers BRAGGGGGGGGED. Keep it real for your safety.

    My car has/had 225 hp on 1.8-ton weight = 125 hp/ton and still, I failed miserably after consecutive attempts by using every trick I know in off-roading with over a decade of experience. Bottom line no one can fool the power-to-weight ratio whether you like reading this or not, that's a fact.

    With 125 hp/ton I still used a 50-meter uphill pull means that anything above 150 hp/ton (check your stats) should be a worthy contender to test this extreme side.

    RISK INVOLVED:

    • We definitely need an equal number of the winch as per the total number of participants.
    • Each winch uphill pull will take 1-2 hours easily, draining a lot of battery and winch pulling power eventually.
    • After consecutive use, the winch fuse and switch do fail as they are rated for certain amperage.
    • We have not tested stock tow points to take that level of load uphill, as in my car, winch has been installed on 4X thicker cross-member than chassis that dragged me uphill.
    • If your stock tow point or all the winch fails, you might have to leave your car in that bowl.
    • Calling AAA to recover will cost in excess of 3000 - 5000 dhs, as it's really far from Dubai.

    Keeping excitement and thrill aside, I just want to show you the realistic side that you should be aware of and be prepared off before signing up for this.

    • Ref to point 3 above for quick self-check.

    I'm afraid I have not scaled Faya multiple times 😭 will have to wait to hone my skills a little more before joining 

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  18. Morning Intermediate Desert Drive - Long Range Patrols Series: Al Ghail to Bataeh - RAK to SHJ - 23 Oct 2021

    in Offroad Drives

    Posted

    36 minutes ago, Thomas Varghese said:

    @Looper Completely agree with you. Following @Ale Vallecchi as the 2nd lead is no easy task. He keeps on driving on and on. We don't even get a second to take his eyes of him. If you do he is gone. The pace was excellent. Please understand I got to keep an eye on the convoy behind me also and make sure everybody is following us. @Sunil Mathew did a good job of following me and everybody likewise. Lost count of how many kilometers we have driven altogether. Didn't even get to take out my camera for a moment. I love these drives by @Ale Vallecchi. Brings out the best in everybody. After getting home and hitting the bed I could open my eyes only now. My passenger is amazed by the drive we had. Seem like Carnity is getting a new member soon. He agreed to my perception of the drives. Once we are in the desert we forget everything of the regular life. Even though it was an IM drive and all drivers were experienced and the best it was amazing everybody passed the drive track @Ale Vallecchi had charted for us without much trouble - to be precise no trouble except for a couple of occasions. @Humayun Ghias who missed the drive due to alarm issue ought to be cursing his luck. As you mentioned @JeromeFJ has really learned the art of desert driving very well in his FJ. I remember his newbie drives when he used to get refusals and stucks. He has really matured into a desert driver. Proud of his determination and grit. Great going buddy. I can't comment about the tail end of the convoy as I couldn't see that far in my rear view mirror but the radio silence meant all were enjoying and doing good at the back.

    Looking forward to see all of you soon in the sands for another drive. 

    Hope you could resolve the recovery issue soon. Didn't have the heart to leave you at the tarmac. Wishing a speedy recovery to your car and my get well soon wishes to your Y 62. 

    You have no idea how much I was looking forward to the drive. I've been told off in my house; that missing a drive is not their fault 🤣🤣🤣

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  19. Morning Intermediate Desert Drive - Long Range Patrols Series: Al Ghail to Bataeh - RAK to SHJ - 23 Oct 2021

    in Offroad Drives

    Posted

    11 minutes ago, Rawad said:

    Guys recovery is on its way sent by the insurance. I will drop it at the agency

    Thank you all for waiting, hope you can still enjoy the rest of the drive

    @Rob H I owe a beer man. Really appreciate your help. Ur awesome

     

    Hope to drive with you all soon.... if I dont loose a kidney to fix the car tho  😅😅

    Oh no! Seems I missed a lot if action, hope your Patrol is okay. 

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