The event, dubbed affectionately as The New Paper SUVival Challenge, is a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) thematic self-drive adventure to Malaysia. It is open to all SUV owners and promises to be a fun-filled weekend getaway (2D 1N) driving through a good stretch of highway, country road and selected rugged terrain. To add icing to the cake, challenge winners can expect fabulous prizes awaiting them. Apart from the thrill of adventures and challenges, the event is a great opportunity for participants to network and make new friends who share a similar interest.

An outdoor driving adventure, which is made up of Road, Adventure and Off-road Challenges. Solve puzzles, get down and dirty with your SUVs and use technology to navigate your way around.

Participants in SUVs work in teams to outsmart each other by solving puzzles and overcome man-made & natural challenges. To reach their final destination –where an evening of feasting, fellowship, prizes and revelry awaits.

BEST DRESSED TEAM!!!!!

 Simulated River Crossing!!

Articulation Obstacle

Event DJ Rod Monteiro!!

Together with 4 (SUVs) other off-road enthusiasts, the team went on a (off)-road trip over the weekend.
OVER has conquerd Selai in Johor and here are some pictures to share with you.

The SUVs looks clean, all ready for the rough road ahead.

The map of the location

A scenic view of Selai

6km before we reach the campsite

An easy log crossing

A tough obstacle, fallen big tree

Chainsaw @ work to clear the obstacle

Winch @ work to pull out the fallen tree

A close-up view of the new WARN Winch

SUVs leaving Selai

A well-worked out OVER

The team (in our Defender 90, nickname OVER) will be joining a group of SUVs enthusiasts on a road trip to Malaysia.
Before we set-off, we managed to do up some modifications in preparations for the trip.

LIFT-UPS (Suspension Kits & Components)

OVER was lifted by 50mm with the IRONMAN 4×4 Coil Suspension Lift Kits. The lift will come in handy to clear any obstacles during the off-road and it elevates the vehicle for a better view up there. On top of that we need the lift to fit in the 35” Geolander M/T tires.

We chose the IRONMAN Foam Cell Shock Absorbers with 41mm piston which is the best shock absorber for demanding and extended offroad conditions. It is also versatile at providing a comfortable ride onroad.
We also added on the IRONMAN Steering Damper to help reduce unwanted steering vibration and harshness on rough roads, without interfering with normal steering control.

PERFORMANCE TIRES

The Yokohama 35”Geolanders M/T tires provide superior off-road performance, on rock, in mud, in clay, and in sand. Any SUV will need a superior set of tires to plough through any obstacles to reach the ultimate destination.

THE ADDITIONAL POWER SUPPLY

We used the IRONMAN Motorized Dual Battery (275Amp) which provides additional power supply for our fridge and winch which has high power consumption. The advantage of this battery performs an automated parallel function which allows two separate batteries to be charges as one. This system also eliminates the possibility of draining our start battery.

With the additional battery, we managed to install the fridge and we are so excited about having ice cold beer in the jungle…

COMING UP… Lights, Roof-rack, Recovery (Winch)

We are proud to be one of the sponsors and official Technical Support for the SUV chanllenge this year.

The event will be held over the weekend of 24th – 25th April 2010 covering Singapore and Johor, Malaysia.

For more information please log on to:
http://www.tnpsuvivalchallenge.com/about.html