GAPIS4WD

One of the first jobs that should be done after a 4WD trip is to thoroughly clean and inspect your vehicle. I f the last trip was a through any muddy terrain there will be lumps of hardened mud around the wheels arches and underneath most other part of the vehicle. Unless this mud is removed, corrosion will eventually occur at these places.

To get rid of this mud you need plenty of water under a good hose pressure. Alternatively, if you have a local garage with one of those "Do It Yourself" pressure car wash units, you can clean the underside at very little cost.



One the underside is clean, it is very easy to check and make sure that everything else is O.K. Items that need special checking are:

1. Brake hoses - for cracks or cuts in the rubber.

2. Brake lines - check to make sure that no wiring have been crushed.

3. Wiring - check to see that no wiring has been broken (ot torn out) particularly around tail lights and front lights.

4. Tyre - inspect the wall of the tyres for any sign of cracks in the casings.

5. Oil leaks - check around the engine, gearbox, transfer case and differentials for any signs of oil leaks. Check all oil levels and top up if necessary.

6. General - do a very careful inspection underneath to make sure that sticks have not wedged in around the chassis and body or up in around the gearbox area.

7. Tie rods - make sure that the tie rod are not bent.

8. Bolts - check all bolts to make sure that they are done up tightly.

9. Rubber bushes - check and see whether all the rubber bushes are still intact on the spring hangers.

10. Grease vehicle - whilst you are still underneath it wouldn't hurt to give it a grease.

11. Brakes - clean out the brake drums and around brake shoes. Check level of brake fluid. Adjust brakes if necessary.

12. Radiator - remove bugs and other matter from the radiator core.

13. Battery - maintain clean, tighten connections to battery. Check electrolyte level.

14. Air cleaner - remove excess dust and grit from element. Replace element if necessary.

Any item that needs fixing should be attended to as possible so that your 4WD is quickly back in a ready condition to be able to undertake the next trip away.

Kali ini kita lari sikit daripada topik 4wd. Ini memandangkan saya ingin berkongsi pengalaman terlibat dalam penggambaran TV commercial 'Old Town White Coffee' di pekan Kuala Kubu Bharu dan sekitar tasik Ulu Yam, Selangor.

Penggambaran selama dua hari itu telah melibatkan seramai 70 orang talents yang dipilih khas untuk iklan ini.


Technical crew & talents bersiap untuk shooting.


Dania - salah seorang talent utama posing manja.


Azie & Lisa - leka melihat gambar dalam kamera yang dirakam.


Khemah terpaksa dipasang di tepi jalan bagi mengelakkan krew kepanasan.


Talents bersiap menunggu arahan director.


Male talent diapit oleh Dania dan Tazneem.


3 talents sedang minum old town white coffee di tepi tasik.


Craftmaster sedang mendengar dari director.

Sekarang saya sedang tekun menyiapkan sebuah skrip filem yang ada kaitan dengan ekspedisi 4wd yang akan diadakan penggambaran dalam masa terdekat.

Filem genre komedi cinta ini ada sebahagian ceritanya memaparkan hero masuk hutan menyertai ekspedisi 4wd bersama kekasihnya. Tetapi nasib malang menimpanya apabila mereka mula bertengkar dan kekasihnya pula mengambil keputusan meninggalkan hero terkapai-kapai keseorangan dalam hutan.

Dalam dia bersusah payah berjalan kaki meredah hutan mencari jalan keluar, dia tiba di sebuah Kg. Orang Asli. Di atas characternya, dia berkenalan dan bercinta dengan gadis anak Tok Batin.

Sekali lagi nasib malang menimpanya, dia bukan sahaja dihalau keluar dari kampung itu oleh Tok Batin, bahkan Orang-orang Asli turut kejar dia dengan sumpit.

Siapakah heronya? Tunggulah hari pelancaran filem itu nanti!!!



Inikah hero filem itu?


Inikah Tok Batin yang halau hero keluar dari Kg. Orang Asli?

Most of my friends being asking me what make my interest to go to the jungle. My answer is very simple, in the jungle you're close to the mother nature and The Creator.

Beside that, of course it's fun. After the hard day works to pass through the rough terrain, you take a dip in the beautiful cool water river. Oh...that's great...!!!

Camel Trophy Sabah 1992


Bersama rakan wartawan dan teknikal Land Rover M'sia.

To participate in the hardcore 4wd offroad is really a greatly challenge to any human that love the outdoor recreation sports. This will not only test their endurance and driving ability, but it also test the human patient's.