Welcome back to Dusty Affair Season 4, filmed at Forest Hill Resort, Chandigarh. In this video, I’m bringing you the full coverage of Stage 3, and let me tell you—this one was absolutely insane! 💥
Unlike the previous two stages, Stage 3 was exclusively for extremely modified 4x4 vehicles. This stage was all about raw power, technique, and vehicle control, with steep uphill climbs, technical downhill descents, and twist-heavy articulation spots. It pushed even the best builds to their limits.
🛻 Vehicles & Performances:
🔸 MM550 (Extreme Build – Opening Vehicle):
The first to enter the course was a heavily modified Mahindra MM550. This build had solid articulation, reliable power, and the right tire setup. It tackled all the obstacles beautifully, struggling just a little but finishing strong and clean. It was the perfect example of a capable, well-balanced off-roader.
🔸 New-Gen Mahindra Thar (Wide Tyres):
Next up was a new-generation Thar—a beast of a build with oversized tyres. But here's where the challenge came in:
Due to the tyres being too large, the Thar couldn’t fully flex or articulate through the ruts. The tyres kept hitting the body, causing loud contact noises and minor body damage. Despite putting up a serious fight, the Thar failed the final steep climb. The tyres spun aggressively, damaging the track surface, digging deep into the mud, and creating an even more challenging obstacle for the next vehicles. Ultimately, the Thar had to be winched out by marshals.
🔸 Second MM550 (Follow-Up Run):
Another MM550 followed, but by this time the track had been heavily damaged by the Thar’s wheelspins. Deep ruts and loose terrain made it impossible for even this capable rig to finish the final climb. This run showcased how much track condition can affect even the best vehicles.
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🧠 Key Challenges:
Articulation vs. Tyre Size – Bigger isn’t always better!
Track condition management – One bad run can make it impossible for others.
Proper winch usage – Knowing when to stop and winch saved the Thar from further damage.
Importance of line selection and momentum on steep trails.
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This stage was a real test of both build quality and driver skill, proving once again that off-roading is as much about the brain as it is about the build.
📹 I’ve covered the first two stages in earlier videos—check those out if you haven’t already.
🎥 Stage 4 is coming up next, where mild-to-moderately modified SUVs will attempt this very same stage. It’ll be interesting to see how they manage!
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