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Going offroad with the Suzuki SJ410

This is my first time participating in a 4x4 event as Kinabalu Four Wheel Drive Club (KFWDC) organized the Jamboree 4x4 to Ulu Membakut, Papar. After having my SJ410 ready for basic offroad setting, I tried the car to the Crocker Range Sub Station, Ulu-Membakut. The car is very basic for offroad, with only A/T rear tyres. However, it was a very fun offroad when the tyres spinning on wet and mud road. I really need to drive carefully with the unsuitable tyres.  Photography wise, it was another opportunity for 4x4 photography and I only equipped with trusted Olympus E-1, 14-42mm and 70-300mm.

KFWDC 4x4 Jamboree 2011 - Ulu Membakut
Campsite location, Sub Stesen Ulu Membakut (Crocker Range Park) Olympus E-1 + 14-42mm

KFWDC 4x4 Jamboree 2011 - Ulu Membakut
My basic things for 3 days 2 nights trip with my son. Olympus E-1 + 14-42mm

KFWDC 4x4 Jamboree 2011 - Ulu Membakut
The convoy, Olympus E-1 + 14-42mm

  KFWDC 4x4 Jamboree 2011 - Ulu Membakut
No, I am not sleeping at the top of the car.. just a temporary storage of the tent. =) Olympus E-1 + 14-42mm

KFWDC 4x4 Jamboree 2011 - Ulu Membakut - Novice 4x4 Challenge
Novice/Semi-hardcore 4x4 challenge, Olympus E-1 + 14-42mm

KFWDC 4x4 Jamboree 2011 - Ulu Membakut
Novice/Semi-hardcore 4x4 challenge, Olympus E-1 + 14-42mm
KFWDC 4x4 Jamboree 2011 - Ulu Membakut - Novice 4x4 Challenge
ATV in action, Olympus E-1 + 14-42mm

KFWDC 4x4 Jamboree 2011 - Ulu Membakut
My dream car.. Landcruiser BJ80 series =), Olympus E-1 + 14-42mm

KFWDC 4x4 Jamboree 2011 - Ulu Membakut
The SJ410 at the small stream, Olympus E-1 + 14-42mm

KFWDC 4x4 Jamboree 2011 - Ulu Membakut
Old skool technique to add some grip and approach to avoid mud. Not effective but slightly help to remove the mud when the tyres spin. Use better tyres next time.. Olympus E-1 + 14-42mm

KFWDC 4x4 Jamboree 2011 - Ulu Membakut
Ready to cross the river, the water level reach the rear bumper. I need to do more lift next time. Olympus E-1 + 14-42mm

KFWDC 4x4 Jamboree 2011 - Ulu Membakut 
Centipede track.. Olympus E-1 + 14-42mm

KFWDC 4x4 Jamboree 2011 - Ulu Membakut
Ok, at least MT tyres would do.. Olympus E-1 + 14-42mm
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