Offroading images from Dubai

vikid · 13th October 2008, 10:37

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Originally Posted by SirAlec

Thanks for the info. I guess vortec is also used in Hummer. FIA homologated??? does it not require to produce 25 or so example of the vehicle for homologation.?

GM uses the Vortec engines of different capacities in no. of their rides.
you can get more information on FIA Institute - Home Page on FIA homologation.
The Fury buggy is one of the very few face cars which is street legal here, this is because of its design.

SirAlec · 13th October 2008, 20:31

It really is beautifully made. And practical too. One more question?. Do you people buy new engines or are they refurbished.
In india its very hard to get engines.

vikid · 13th October 2008, 20:52

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Originally Posted by SirAlec

It really is beautifully made. And practical too. One more question?. Do you people buy new engines or are they refurbished.
In india its very hard to get engines.

Well it depends on what budget a guy has for the project!
the buggy uses the engine from an esclade, this was fairly new engine and then heavily modified for the rallies.

male_dude001 · 15th October 2008, 11:18

Wow really impressed by the jeep

mathewJ · 15th October 2008, 22:56

great pictures, loved the one with the Jeep flying!!

m-hawk · 16th October 2008, 02:54

hey vikram lovely pictures and am really trilled to see the amount of fun you guy s having thee !! Just wanted to know from you how difficult or good is it off roading in automatic 4*4 ? What transmission is your cherokee jeep ?

offroad_maniac · 16th October 2008, 17:17

@Vikid
Nice buggy, but looks kind of strange. (i think its written that the base vehicle is Caddy Escalade?) Also that white SWB Cherokee, is it a limited edition version or is it regular Cherokee chopped off?

Dubai has got every breed 4X4 there, since it has got exotic desert landscapes & also the crude oil prices are quite low to own & have fun with such 4WDs.

Please post some more pics of that rally spec LC Pickup (the one with 0-100 in 3.5 something)

vikid · 16th October 2008, 18:25

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Originally Posted by m-hawk

Just wanted to know from you how difficult or good is it off roading in automatic 4*4 ? What transmission is your cherokee jeep ?

My XJ has the automatic transmission and i love it, i dont need to fight with gears and clutch while taking up any difficult terrain..

vikid · 25th October 2008, 00:07

its been a very busy week as the race is around the corner. we went out to try the buggy and some practice sessions..

also check the mahindra classic; i was amased to see one here!!

vikid · 3rd November 2008, 21:08

What an adventure! Started with the spectator stage with Fury Team achieving 20th position out of 37 cars inspite of understeer on a slipery curve and having to reverse and losing valuable seconds.
Monday driving at a steady pace, broke the front axle so we decided to pull out fix the buggy and starting fresh the 2nd day.Started 34th position and were able to outrun one competitor after the other, arriving at PC1 11th position! Then our bad luck hit again with the same problem like the previous day.This pulled us back to 28th position for the next day.Decided to cancel 4WD and run only on rear wheel drive, so we headed out on Wednesday and were able in the 1st 15 kms to pass 9 competitors till the rear axle gave up on us which put us out of the race with a disabled buggy in the middle of Liwa dunes.

enjoy the rally pics..

vikid · 3rd November 2008, 21:14

some more pictures ..

backrub · 3rd November 2008, 21:26

Wonderful off-roading pictures, specially the ones in LIWA .

How do you get out once the whole axle , wheels and all are in sand. wonderful experience you might have been having.

headers · 3rd November 2008, 21:29

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Originally Posted by SirAlec

In india its very hard to get engines.

Sir, In India too, You can get BRAND NEW engines if you know where to source them from Sir!

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Originally Posted by vikid

Monday driving at a steady pace, broke the front axle so we decided to pull out fix the buggy and starting fresh the 2nd day.Started 34th position and were able to outrun one competitor after the other, arriving at PC1 11th position! Then our bad luck hit again with the same problem like the previous day.This pulled us back to 28th position for the next day.Decided to cancel 4WD and run only on rear wheel drive, so we headed out on Wednesday and were able in the 1st 15 kms to pass 9 competitors till the rear axle gave up on us which put us out of the race with a disabled buggy in the middle of Liwa dunes.

Nice pics, Looks like your front axle didnt help you complete the trip. Nice pics of various vehicles trying their luck. Looks like you've had good back up too.

But the Dunes are not as scary. The Sand looks soft and with a little bit of technique one should be able to surpass them.

Anyways, as i did not read the entire posts, maybe i missed something. What is the spec of that buggy?

Cheers

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Originally Posted by vikid

some more pictures ..

Yup nice pictures.

We did The Palar Challenge 08 here close to Chennai, wherein, we came across some tough sections as well. Unfortunately, the press guys who covered the event have the pics. Should get it from them - EX670c, are you listening?

And yes that Classic is a pretty commendable vehicle, iff, properly maintained!

offroad_maniac · 4th November 2008, 19:32

Nice terrain & wonderful pics.

I feel like watching the Dakar rally. There seems to be many competitors from around the world. The speed of your team's buggy is very good as it could catch up the 11th position. great, but sad for the Differential parts.

Good luck for the furure

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(Liked those red Range Rover & Blue Defender. Nice mods

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5th November 2008, 12:28

this thread is like porn for offroad maniacs

droooool

13th October 2008, 20:31	#167
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	It really is beautifully made. And practical too. One more question?. Do you people buy new engines or are they refurbished. In india its very hard to get engines.
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15th October 2008, 11:18	#169
male_dude001 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Islamabad Posts: 89 Thanked: 44 Times	Wow really impressed by the jeep
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15th October 2008, 22:56	#170
mathewJ BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: kochi Posts: 97 Thanked: 3 Times	great pictures, loved the one with the Jeep flying!!
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m-hawk BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: mumbai Posts: 218 Thanked: 9 Times	hey vikram lovely pictures and am really trilled to see the amount of fun you guy s having thee !! Just wanted to know from you how difficult or good is it off roading in automatic 4*4 ? What transmission is your cherokee jeep ?
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16th October 2008, 17:17	#172
offroad_maniac BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Thane-Mumbai Posts: 492 Thanked: 154 Times	@Vikid Nice buggy, but looks kind of strange. (i think its written that the base vehicle is Caddy Escalade?) Also that white SWB Cherokee, is it a limited edition version or is it regular Cherokee chopped off? Dubai has got every breed 4X4 there, since it has got exotic desert landscapes & also the crude oil prices are quite low to own & have fun with such 4WDs. Please post some more pics of that rally spec LC Pickup (the one with 0-100 in 3.5 something)
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25th October 2008, 00:07	#174
vikid BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: UAE Posts: 149 Thanked: 3 Times	its been a very busy week as the race is around the corner. we went out to try the buggy and some practice sessions.. also check the mahindra classic; i was amased to see one here!! Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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3rd November 2008, 21:08	#175
vikid BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: UAE Posts: 149 Thanked: 3 Times	What an adventure! Started with the spectator stage with Fury Team achieving 20th position out of 37 cars inspite of understeer on a slipery curve and having to reverse and losing valuable seconds. Monday driving at a steady pace, broke the front axle so we decided to pull out fix the buggy and starting fresh the 2nd day.Started 34th position and were able to outrun one competitor after the other, arriving at PC1 11th position! Then our bad luck hit again with the same problem like the previous day.This pulled us back to 28th position for the next day.Decided to cancel 4WD and run only on rear wheel drive, so we headed out on Wednesday and were able in the 1st 15 kms to pass 9 competitors till the rear axle gave up on us which put us out of the race with a disabled buggy in the middle of Liwa dunes. enjoy the rally pics.. Attached Thumbnails
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3rd November 2008, 21:14	#176
vikid BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: UAE Posts: 149 Thanked: 3 Times	some more pictures .. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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3rd November 2008, 21:26	#177
backrub BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 196 Thanked: 2 Times	Wonderful off-roading pictures, specially the ones in LIWA . How do you get out once the whole axle , wheels and all are in sand. wonderful experience you might have been having.
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4th November 2008, 19:32	#179
offroad_maniac BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Thane-Mumbai Posts: 492 Thanked: 154 Times	Nice terrain & wonderful pics. I feel like watching the Dakar rally. There seems to be many competitors from around the world. The speed of your team's buggy is very good as it could catch up the 11th position. great, but sad for the Differential parts. Good luck for the furure. (Liked those red Range Rover & Blue Defender. Nice mods) Last edited by offroad_maniac : 4th November 2008 at 19:34.
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5th November 2008, 12:28	#180
rippergeo Posts: n/a	this thread is like porn for offroad maniacs droooool
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