[hobbs]

Hi,...

My friends & I will be joining an off road training (plus camping) this
weekend. U guys r welcomed if interested. The details r as belows:

i) Event
Off Road Fun Training - Open for Families

ii) Date
12, 13 & 14 March 2005 (3D2N which are this coming Sat, Sun & Mon. So,
remember to apply for leave if U r coming)

iii) Venue
Sg. Lembing, Pahang (Somewhere before Kuantan using the new & expensive
Karak HW)

iv) Flag off point
TBC (Most likely will be at the petrol station either before or after the
RM4 toll at Gombak)

v) Fuel & toll & food & beverage (or beer)
On your own (Except lunch on the 28 Feb, which will be provided by the
organiser)

vi) Camping equipments
Tents, cooking utensils, lights....etc (On your own)

vii) Other equipments
`Cangkul` (What U call this in English btw?), Shovel, Snatch Strap, Tree
Trunk Protector & Shackles (If only U have them, otherwise, forget them.)

viii) Vehicle Types
Any big, small, single cab, twin cabs, SUV. As long as it has a 4WD
system, U r welcomed to join. (So, KEMBARA(s), feel free to join if U want)

ix) Tires
Preferably MT. AT aslso can-lah. HT is definitly no-no.

x)Entry fees (or Course fees)
It does not matter if U r coming alone, bringing your boyfriends
girlfriends or in-laws, U have to pay RM 180 per vehicle (RM 150 per
vehicle only for members).

xi) What U get for RM 180
Hmmm...... Off road training, training materials, 1 lunch, 1 Goodies, 2 T-
shirts, event stickers. (& a whole new experience)


Details to be continued.....................



*P/S: I am not the organiser, I am just one of the participants (this will
be my 2nd off road trip). I am just `sharing` info (no discount for me).
Sms or call me at 0122066001 if U r keen to join.

[hobbs]

More details............

Day 1 - 26 Feb 2005 (SAT)

0800 - Registration
0830 - Briefing on CONVOY PROCEDURES
0900 - F*** off (Flag off-lah)
1200 - ETA Sungai Lembing town for lunch
1300 - ETD... Close convoy.
- Off road training begins...
- RIVER CROSSING
- SNATCHING TECHNIQUE
- JACKING
1600 - ETA at campsite.
2000 - Dinner

DAY 2 - 27 Feb 2005 (SUN)

0800 - Bf (& prepare lunch pack for the day)
0830 - Briefing
0900 - Training begins.......
- DRIVING TECHNIQUE - BROKEN TERRAIN.
- UPHILL & DOWNHILL - GEAR SELECTION.
- HILL START
- BRIDGE CROSSING
1300 - Lunch (own lunch pack)
- Training continues......
- WINCHING
- COMMUNICATIONS
2000 - Dinner

Day 3 - 28 Feb 2005 (MON)

0800 - Bf
1030 - De briefing
1100 - Close convoy out
1300 - Lunch at Sg Lembing (provided by the organiser)
1400 - CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION
1500 - Bye bye.

[HeeroHuy]

It's sound so fun....hmmmmm... but can't joint it brothers....

planning to move to new house this weekend....... so many time i loose
this kind of activities coz oledi have another plan...

Still doesn't have real offroad experience...looking forward to have....

[hobbs]

Hi,...

Just want to inform U guys that the training has been postponed from
26, 27 & 28 Feb to 12, 13 & 14 March 2005.

So,...if any of U still interested, U r welcomed to join.

[zorro61]

Hobbs,

Can I join u, I'm driving a stock standard Hilux 4 x 2 auto with AT tires.
Thought of bringing my family along for the group outing. Cheers.

[hobbs]

Of course U can join. Just bring your family along. The more the merrier.

Like I have mentioned, I am just one of the participants. This is only my
2nd off road outing. I am very new in this 4x4 thing. That's why I join
this training, merely trying to learn. One of my friends is joining me too
with his Hilux.

Think U should contact the organiser (AYUP 017 3491424) & ask him all U
want/can.

According to him, so far, 7 cars have signed up.

[GoToy]

Lol Sungai Lembing is my back yard.

I have to go to KTN that weekend cos a close friend is having some
problems. I will almost for sure be going to Sungai Lembing so I'll take
a drive in and find you all. I know where you'll be (lol).

FYI, you can penetrate quite far inside without the aid of 4WD, they
cleared the road for the logging 4/5 years ago. Only problem is the river
and streams are a little high when it rains, but I think they will be ok.

[CYKOED]

this sounds good!

however....
-is the 4wd system of the ivtec crv sufficient for this?
-and...what wear and tear on the suv can be expected (eg will braches
cause a lot of scratches on the paint etc)?

[hobbs]

Hi,...

GoToy,... Just show up if U r free. U should know where & when we will
be since U know the place well.

Yep,... guess the off road should be alright (or easy???) since we r
having training only.

[GoToy]

hmm ok!

1) If you go off road you should expect to have things like paint
scratches. However, the rd is quite open in Sg Lembing so you should be
ok, its 50:50 really.
2) Your vehicle (4wd) should have no problem up there, but you will have
some limitations on the river crossings. But those with winches should
help you out.
3) With offroad you will always have an increased wear and tear on your
vehicle, especially on your suspension. Drive slowly and take it easy.
The road over there is like a dirt track really, but problems occur when
it rains.

Have a good trip if you go.

FYI, I have driven 2wd vans inside, protons, volvos etc....and we have
been through the streams and rivers! Of course, there comes a time when
you have say..'Aw well, this is the end of the trail'!!!