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It was such a great drive, thanks so much @JeromeFJ! Also, I have some pictures and videos I took during the trip and I would like to share them with the group. Could someone tell me how I can do it?

That was an excellent drive and I was able to learn and put together experience from past drives. Thank you for leading @JeromeFJ, and great support from @Benjamin @Joji varghese and @Gary F - thank you.

Sorry for the late drop off, hope the ones in waiting list can manage have fun!

Is your clutch fan functioning like it's supposed to? Normally when the engine temperature goes up the fan speed needs to increase to compensate for the lack of natural air flow. One easy way to check is when the engine is cold to rotate the fan. If it rotates smoothly, that means the fan needs to be replaced. A good condition clutch fan will have rotational resistance when engine is cold

Hello everyone, I have overheating problems with my 2008 Pajero,3.8V, this mostly happens during stopping on signals or traffic, I replaced water pump, thermostate, radiator and radiator cap, yet it still overheating, any recommendations how to solve this issue, kilometer 443967 Km.

Thank you once again @JeromeFJ for the great drive and choosing an exclusive terrain.

@JeromeFJthanks jerome for the wonderful morning, able to learn alot today. Thans for the support and guidence. Big thanks for the support team aswell. 🙏@Joji varghese

Thanks for taking the lead on today's drive. It was some great terrain. I particularly enjoyed the big climbs.

Thank you @JeromeFJ! A long drive to get there this morning but very much worth it! So much fun and learned a lot. @Gary F thanks for the little tug off the crest. Actually the 2nd time 🤦‍♂️ so far. I still need to work on this.

Good afternoon guys ! @Richard Franks@Martin M@Zak_@Andrew John Melvill@lucas amat@DP1011@Ben Lee@Sandeep Nayar@Prithvi Raj@Vijay Cowlagi@Nizar Shawwa@Zubair@Ahmed Farouk@Hani Howeedy@Islam Soliman With the hotter weather, it will be crucial to arrive on time so we can move on time. Please ensure to arrive by 06AM latest. This means it's advisable to arrive by 5:45 so you have time to deflate, greet the other team members, and get your flag up. It's a larger convoy for a typical Fewbie drive, so my aim will be to try and cover some good ground. With the expert support and help of @Islam Solimanand @DP1011 i am sure we will be having a great morning out. We will use Channel 2: 446.031 Mhz. See you all in the morning ! PS if you are coming from Dubai on the E66, you might witness the amazing sunrise on the left hand side from behind the Oman mountains !

Dear Desert Drivers, thank you for joining the drive today. First difficulty was to reach the meeting point through the mud pond... but there was a way around. Same once we were into the desert. High dunes where all around us, in the first portion, and we have always found the way to go around or to pass through. Great skills around, as you had to manage the balance and momentum of your car to get you on the top of that dune, or to pass over that ridge. We had also a few high climbs, and 1 or 2 bowls to play with, great opportunities to push our cars, understand the acceleration required to climb, and to maintain the balance and ability to turn. Going down showed to be challenging also, as we had 2 cars stuck on a crest, and a pop-out in the steep descent after the break. In the second part of the drive, we had smaller technical dunes before reaching the sabkha, and nice rolling dunes to quietly finish the drive, spotting big groups of camels. All in all, a nice desert experience, and a great way to start the weekend! @Wilfredo Perez, thank you for the 2nd lead, adjusting my route when needed, @jinoy well done for your 2nd drive, continue to work on understanding the balance and energy of the car. @Giacomo, great driving, @Victor Socaciu very well done for your first drive with us, you will fully enjoy the blue jeep. @Rajath Shetty @Walter Palk @nithish468, the FJ gang, no issue at all, @Adam Black the long truck was crested only once, great job! @ChrisW @Martin M @Ahmed Farouk @Julian Patterson you were really comfortable in the drive today, well done. Big thank you for the support of @Benjamin @Joji varghese @Gary F always around when needed, with clear instructions to guide cars safely out of precarious situations. Waiting for your feedback and pictures in the gallery. Enjoy the rest of the weekend

Looking forward to this drive and meeting some usual faces and some new✌️💥!

@Gurcharan Mehta, @Batuhan Kulac, @Beide Worku & @Jona hope to see you all tomorrow morning. Since it is a small convoy; I will declare the order tomorrow itself. Please note that we will cruise on Ch 2 tomorrow. The plan of action would be to end the drive at Tilal Sweihan starting at Fayah.

Still, Armada isn't ideal due to its old age and poor build quality, it will be a money pit to maintain such a car for road use, let alone for offroading. That's why its resale value is so low. If 7 seater is a must-have, then LWB Pajero, Prado and older Land Cruiser 100 are much safer options.

Thanks @Gaurav. Well I was tilting towards the Armada mainly coz of the low prices and spacious seating to accomodate my parents as well. I guess its a long way to go for me become a serious offroader.. need to start first ! btw.. is there a limit on how many posts we can make as a free user? I was trying to reply to your post couple of days back and I was being led to paid subscription page. @Batuhan Kulac - I need a 7 seater mate... Xterra won't cut it. Thanks for the suggestion though!

Dear Desert Wanders @Aser, @Robk, @Gautam Banka, @Julien Recan, @Mark B, @Marek, @Deepak Eswar, @msa and @Luke K P, the convoy order will be as below and we will be using Ch4 (446.081). Looking forward to seeing you all bright and early in the morning fully fueled and ready to go flags up and deflated at 07:00 sharp please.

The car is not ready for this drive. I have a coolant issue and not fixed yet. Sorry i removed myself.

Thanks for posting @msa See you tomorrow!

@Simon D can't make it today for this drive .... plz excuse for late info..

@Simon D sorry for the late notice. But unfortunately I won't be able to join the drive

@Simon D and friends, I will not be able to make it tomorrow morning. Apologies for the late notice and enjoy the drive

@JeromeFJ @Aser @Shaun J @Julien Recan @Robk @Rk ram @Cristian @Frans M@Luke K P A short Video clip of the Pop Out

Hi @JanS below some info on our grading and levels; After completing a Newbie drive, you can request a fast-tracked promotion to Fewbie level if you can document your previous drives and experiences from another club (number of drives and which level).

Thanks @Simon D !

Dear Petrol Heads, @Brett Eicher, @Mahmut, @Shaun J, @W a q a r, @Bjoern, @msa, @Mahesh_, @Cristian, @Hugo, @Rk ram , @Amir Amiri, @Rob S I hope you are excited for our tomorrow's drive. Looking forward to see you all tomorrow morning , always emphasized and required that everyone make sure of your car is in a perfect shape and have all your gear as per your rank. Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8h8yf4zznDE4jQbJ6 Meeting time is 07:00 AM Sharp ( late comers will be sent back !!) We will use Carnity Radio Channel 7. The convoy order will be as the following : @Brett Eicher sorry for the late posting as i was travelling and i just landed in dubai . anyways get ready as you will be my S/L Hi @Haneef Thayyil unfortunately i was able to accommodate everyone into the drive as i already exceeded the maximum capacity looking forward to see you on the next one