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Foley Specialist Vehicles
www.foleyspecialistvehicles.co.uk
Find out more about Paul Foley (The Anoraks' expert) and his day job.
Sahara Overland
www.sahara-overland.com
Official site of this week's Judge, Chris Scott, with information on his adventurous past and why he knows all there is to know about driving on sand!
Bowler Off Road Ltd
www.bowler-offroad.com
Loved the car Lisa got a breakneck drive in? Check out Bowler Cars.
Anoraks4x4 – Official 'Un-Official' Website
www.anoraks4x4.com
Team member Lyndon's personal site.
Subaru 4WD Club of Queensland Australia
www.subaclub.com/TechTalk/sandriving.htm
Basic information about sand-driving techniques plus a discussion board.
Difflock, Off-Road Driving Techniques
www.difflock.com/offroad/lesson4.shtml
Sand, snow and the cross-axle. Some cautionary tales from the ultimate 4x4 web magazine.
Internet Landrover Club
http://4wheeldrive.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.landroverclub.net%2FClub%2FHTML%2Fsand.htm
Information on sand, tyres, driving and recovery techniques.
Ecological 4-Wheeling Adventures – Tire Pressures for 4-Wheeling
http://4x4now.com/sfjun96.htm
A comprehensive explanation of how low-pressure tyres work and why they work on sand, with diagrams and graphs to aid the explanation.
Sand Tyre Catalogue
www.sandtiresunlimited.com/sandtire1.html
A catalogue of the best sand tyres.
Hotbite
www.hotbite.com.au/content/articles/idx_listArticles.php?cid=4
An excellent selection of articles covering driving techniques, driving on sand, crossing water, recovery methods and more.
Desert Driving Techniques
http://oasiscars.com/desert/body4.html
If you want to try desert driving, check out these guys! There are also some great photos.
California 4WD 101
www.4x4abc.com/4WD101/diff_locks.html
Explains why differential locking is so vital to 4x4 driving.
How Champ Cars Work
http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/champ-car4.htm
Liked the Hoselliers fancy wishbone suspension? Find out more on the fantastic How Stuff Works site.
Techniques for Operating Equipment in the Desert
www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/90-3/Appc.htm
An in-depth guide for anyone planning an off-road expedition.
Off-Road Driving Techniques
www.wittenburg.co.uk/OffRoading/Driving/
A good all-round guide to off-road driving with special features on sand, snow and mud driving.
Off-Roaders Online
www.offroaders.com/info/tech-corner/reading/sand_dri.htm
The 'Tech' pages of this enthusiasts' website offer advice on general off-road driving techniques, with specific sections on sandy and steep terrain. Also features a wealth of technical information.
The Off-Road Experience
www.offroadexperience.com/offroadguide1.htm
Comprehensive guide to off-road driving.
Sahara Overland: A route and planning guide by Chris Scott (Trailblazer Publications, 2000)
Chris Scott, while taking on board the fond perceptions of the Sahara most of us have, ensures that Sahara Overland is a clear-eyed guide to what could be the adventure of a lifetime.
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Off Road Four Wheel Drive Book; Choosing, using and maintaining go-anywhere vehicles by Jack Jackson (Haynes Group, 1999)
Guide to 4-wheel-drive vehicles that evaluates which vehicle performs best in certain conditions. Also includes advice on planning expeditions, details all vehicles currently available and lists contact addresses for clubs and suppliers.
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Africa by Road: 4WD-motorbike-bicycle-truck by Charlie Shackell and Illya Bracht (Bradt Travel Guides, 2001)
Offers comprehensive planning and preparation advice including buying a vehicle, route maps, border crossings and safety whilst on the road. This guide is designed for drivers, motorcyclists and mountain bikers throughout Africa, providing a succinct, practical profile of every country.
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Desert Driving
Chris Scott has made this video to accompany his book.
www.sahara-overland.com/desertdriving/