Dr Tanveer Ahmed

Thanks a ton guys for the lovely drive!! Guys if you have any pictures or videos please post them !!

Sorry guys. I have to drop out !

Dear @Shaaz Sha! I was really looking forward to this drive with you but something came up at work and looks like I have to drop out! Really hope to catch you another time! Have fun guys!!

Absolutely amazing drive @JeromeFJ! Thanks @Beide Workufor the support as well! And thanks @Gurcharan Mehta for the tip regarding the Crawl Control!  It worked amazingly well! Looking forward to driving with you guys again! @Jessica Lambertyou did amazingly well and I couldn't fly out of the pocket  like you did. Last time I try that and looks like I need to manage the weight of my beast a little better!

Congrats @JeromeFJ! Very well deserved!  And you ARE an amazing lead!

Congrats @JeromeFJ. That's awesome! 

Thanks Anish!

Thanks again @M.Seidamand @Rizwanm2, and @topgearfor managing a wondeful first Fewbie drive! Even though I had to cut it short it was still amazing! 

Also thanks @Indra Ozolafor the concern! He is doing well! 

Hope to meet you guys again soon! And apologies to all for the inconvenience! 

On 5/24/2022 at 5:03 AM, M.Seidam said:

Congratulations @Dr Tanveer Ahmed see you on Sunday inshallah for you first Fewbie drive 

Insha Allah! Looking forward to it! How do you guys wake up at 3.30 in the morning though?? 🤔

Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement!  I don't think I have felt such a sense of accomplishment since my graduation!! Looking forward to my first fewbie drive!! 

Great drive! Thanks again @Wrangeldfor stepping in and making space for the rest of us on the wait list.  Thanks to @Looperas well and all the rest of the team! Was a good pop-out special as well. Lots to learn!  

On 5/16/2022 at 5:19 PM, Kailas said:

CALENDAR

Looking forward to driving with you again @Kailas . What Channel are we going to be on?

Congratulations @Imteeaz! Not long before you hit the expert! And here I am struggling to join a newbie drive when they get full and overbooked  in 5 minutes!! @GauravCan we please have more newbie drives so we get a chance to upgrade??😁

Thanks for the warning as well as the encouragement ! Its just that it's such a looooooong drive! 

Are there many speed cameras on this route?

Congratulations @GauravSoni

Glad to know that all turned out well! 

Just to add a few pointers - if for whatever reason you do remove your shoes, turn them upside down, dust them and then put them on. This removes sand as well any critters that may have crawled inside. 

2) if you have ice, use it immediately! Apply on the bite/bruise/sting/cut. Any kind if injury, ice will reduce the inflammation and pain.

3) might be a good idea to carry some Bruffen/Voltaren or similar over the counter pain killer. Pandadol/Paracetamol is too mild and NOT anti inflammatory. A calamine ointment will help as well. Lastly an antihistamine will help in Case of any allergy. Just make sure that all these medicines are kept out of the heat and not kept in the car!

Keep safe guys! 

I have applied but unfortunately no response!

Eid Mubarak to all! Stay safe guys!

Wishing you a speedy recovery @Gaurav!

This was truly the most fun drive I have had so far! Understood the meaning of the word "technical dunes" for the first time!  Thanks again from the bottom of my heart to @Imteeaz @Looper @Kailas@Warren Flay

Looking forward to it!  Thanks for the heads up!

I am sorry! I finished work really late today and just saw the message now! I will cancel my RSVP. Hopefully someone will be able to make it from the waitlist! Sincerest apologies again! I have already been accepted for the Sunday drive so I guess I have to cancel this one.

7 hours ago, JamesThorn said:

@Dr Tanveer Ahmed I've got a 2020 LX570

I have only done a few things to my LX. I installed a skid plate, changed wheels and tires, did a 2-inch body lift, and extended the original hydraulic suspension due to the body lift to improve the attack and departure angles. I effectively made my LX570  into an Xtreme LX570 similar to the Land Cruiser Xtreme that was on the market a few years ago and done by the same guys.

I haven't done anything with the Traction Control/VSC as turn them all off by holding down the TRAC button for a few seconds, which turns everything off. I also disable the side airbags via the RSCA OFF button 

Depending on what tire/wheel combination you have. I had to figure out that I needed to run on higher tire pressures, as I was experiencing quite a few popouts. I think this was due to the LX being a heavy car and my driving. I currently run on 15psi my KO2 315/70/R17 tires.

I will carry on slowly carrying out some other mods when I see the need or need to repair at the moment I can see that I will be taking out the hydraulic suspension and changing the front bumper  

Let me know if you have any questions on what I have done

Thanks a ton for the response James! This is exactly the kind if info that I was looking for! Can you tell me which rims you used and whether it caused any issues with rubbing etc and whether any trimming of the wheel well was needed? I bet your ride looks amazing with those tires!! Do share some pictures for inspiration! I actually like the automatic height levelling feature because it makes for easy entry and exit! But if you could let me know the name of the garage who did the mods that would be super useful. My whatsapp is 050- 574 5337. Thanks a ton!

7 hours ago, Gaurav said:

If your LX is having side airbag, then you also need a kill switch for shutting the side airbag, as on higher level drive when you do criss-cross this side airbag might deploy (expensive dent on wallet). This is most concern in US brand cars like Ford Explorer, Expedition, Chevrolet, GMC etc.

But its worth checking and researching how Lexus implemented side airbag and does these fellow pop's on criss-crossing or not.

Thanks for the info above Gaurav! There is already a RSCA switch that kills the airbag deployment so that is hopefully not a concern! Also it has what is called a "multi-terrain ABS" but its so annoying when it activates. I think I definitely need to kill that with a switch!