[MileCruncher]

Originally Posted by shams

Gypsy in a spot on the pitted path, others making final ascent

YouTube - Jeep Thrills Summer Challenge 2009

I also have pictures of this Gypsy spinning its wheels. Now my question is, in this kind of situation, is diff lock better or LSD?

[shams]

FJ40 on Final Ascent

YouTube - Jeep Thrills Summer Challenge 2009

[shams]

Originally Posted by MileCruncher

I also have pictures of this Gypsy spinning its wheels. Now my question is, in this kind of situation, is diff lock better or LSD?

Hi Anirudh, in this particular situation either of the two, under proper functioning condition would suffice and clear through. Mr Khalid Khan in Gypsy no 35, taking cue from our dear friend Shahnawaz had LSDs imported and installed to the rear and from what he told me, his gypsy went through without much effort on this stretch even at slow speed.
Since diff locks are under control of the driver, the direct driver input and vehicle output factor infuses a higher degree of confidence to the man on the wheel, hence many tend to lean towards diff locks, however LSDs are quite competent and not to be discounted, our friends on the forum have proved the same.

[Kandisa]

Amazing would be an understatement for this event! What a lovely collection of CJ5's! I guess its only possible in Hyderabad. Organizing such an event with so many jeeps and in such style does deserve standing ovation.
-regards,

[MileCruncher]

Originally Posted by shams

There might a surprise on the difficulty level in the next event, you will have to wait until then

BTW my wife, Bidisha was speaking to Mr. Khader and he did inform her that there might be another event sometime during the Monsoon. Even though I don't have a 4X4, me and my wife are hooked to this event and are looking forward to the next event.

to all the organisers.

[shams]

Originally Posted by Kandisa

Amazing would be an understatement for this event! What a lovely collection of CJ5's! I guess its only possible in Hyderabad. Organizing such an event with so many jeeps and in such style does deserve standing ovation.
-regards,

Thank you for the kind words, your appreciation makes it all worthwhile

Originally Posted by MileCruncher

BTW my wife, Bidisha was speaking to Mr. Khader and he did inform her that there might be another event sometime during the Monsoon. Even though I don't have a 4X4, me and my wife are hooked to this event and are looking forward to the next event.

to all the organisers.

Thanks Anirudh, Mr Farooq Quader is on our panel of judges and a great sport. Its great to hear of your interest in offroading and our event. It goes to show that one needn't really have a 4x4 to enjoy the sport, its the spirit and enthusiasm that makes the day for everyone

[vinod_nookala]

Nice pics and videos shams. Axle articulation of jeep rules!! :-)))

[ssarmast]

Shams

A small query i have for you . Do you think it would be a good idea to have a trial run of the track before the event starts for all the participants . since the event does judge people for their driving skills and does give away prizes.

[khan_sultan]

Originally Posted by MileCruncher

I also have pictures of this Gypsy spinning its wheels. Now my question is, in this kind of situation, is diff lock better or LSD?

Originally Posted by shams

Hi Anirudh, in this particular situation either of the two, under proper functioning condition would suffice and clear through. ....

True. Both of them in the end do the same thing. The only difference is that in 'diff locks', one has to engage them manually (hence chances of getting stuck in the obstacle if you haven't engaged them) and in LSD/Lockers it happens automatically.

PS: Gypsy #35, of Khalid Sahab, has Lockrite Lockers.

[PAVAN KADAM]

Wow

What an assortment of participation. Hats off to the team.

A great man made trial. Its such fun to watch all varieties of 4X4's in action, and not the forget the flying machines hovering around the trial

[jeepster]

nice machines

every machine (vehicle) is very well maintained (jeeps / fj40s) or overhauled (540/550/gypsys)

more information & high resolution pictures of no 61 mm 550

[whitemm550]

man just amazing, jus see those machines on display there, looks like a offroad paradise, you guys really do love your offroad, i envy you

[shams]

Originally Posted by ssarmast

..Do you think it would be a good idea to have a trial run of the track before the event starts for all the participants..

The idea is to enjoy the day, the peak of joy is when you see and drive over the track for the first time on the day of the event, it is also a good test of driver's judgement who will then encounter the terrain extempore

[shams]

Originally Posted by jeepster

nice machines

every machine (vehicle) is very well maintained (jeeps / fj40s) or overhauled (540/550/gypsys)

more information & high resolution pictures of no 61 mm 550

Thank you, 550 no 61 belongs to a good friend Dr Sabir Ali Khan, it is powered by a Nissan BD30 engine and BA10 GB, doc is an avid jeeper and has a snorkel and a winch on it that you can see in the pics, he also has fixed an AC for creature comfort

Originally Posted by whitemm550

man just amazing, jus see those machines on display there, looks like a offroad paradise, you guys really do love your offroad, i envy you

Thank you, please do join us the next time, you will be most welcome

[ssarmast]

Originally Posted by shams

The idea is to enjoy the day, the peak of joy is when you see and drive over the track for the first time on the day of the event, it is also a good test of driver's judgement who will then encounter the terrain extempore

That is so true Shams that it does test the drivers judgment but what of the people who have driven on the track a day or two before the event and have actually been awarded too for their driving skills. I did see a couple of participants two days prior to the event making trial runs of the track . And i feel such an opportunity should be given to all the participants instead of a select few . This would make all the participants be on an even scale. i think either the track should be new to all the participants or all should be given trial runs. Would like to know about you take on this.In fact i`d like everybody on the forum to share their views on this.