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Originally Posted by Samurai When you say simple & flat, does that mean hard surface without slip? If yes, then obviously one has to switch back to 2WD. However, if the surface still has lot of slip, then one can chose to stay in 4WD, that is my opinion. |
Samurai,
No that was not simple flat, hard surface, it was offroad track which was flatter than other parts of the trail.
The track we were on as SSS MOD said is a hardcore 4x4 track.
A 62 Bhp engine with high torque is a very good engine. I myself drive a MM540 i think thats about 45 or 48 BHp but again high torque.
SSS MOD (Sarvinderjee ) / RBS MOD (RBjee) are the people we all look upto to learn about offroading. They are amoung the best offroad drives that I have come across. They have been constantly guiding us and upgrading our skills in offroading in NIOC.
About the effect of driving the vechile on 4x4 on for long period of time. I have had the problem with the shaft as my driver had the Jeep for 2 day and by mistake he was driving on 4x4 H. That resulted in a constant noise in my shaft. It was set right when i got my gear box etc done.
Unless you try a obstracle in a lower gear you will never have the experience of knowing that it was the right gear or not. Using 4x4L at all places is just convinience and on top of that you are not learning. Quote:
Originally Posted by willys MB Hi Guys,
I am new to Team BHP but very old on the NCR OTR's. In our last OTR in Manesar, the trail on which we had explored was total harcore 4x4 low offroading.
I totally agree that use of the correct gear / 4x4/ low/high and reasonable use of power comes only with experience and handling of your 4x4.
Cheers
Sarvinder
Willys MB , 1943, 1944 |
Dear SSS MOD,
Welcome to TBHP. Your presence here in TBHP discussions will be very enlighting. Quote:
Originally Posted by Ym-enjn A big welcome Sarvinder Ji on Team-Bhp.
But the big question remains whats good for engine: Doing simpler tracks in 4x2 or keeping it in 4x4. |
Dear Yogesh,
I fully am with you. Putting pressure on the engine where we can avoid is something to think. Now that would depend on ones skills.
What I have been taught by RBjee is use 4x4 only when absolutely required. Most often that not we are in a hurry to use 4x4 as the facility is there. If at all, the Jeep stalls option is always there.
With experience as SSS MOD said you learn which gear is required. So atleast leave space for learning.
On top of it, what good is an Offroad session where no recovery of Jeeps is done.
Regds
Amit
(NIOC)
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