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This is a sweet way of finding, from 6 months my wife Trailblazer has an icon and I'm just too lazy to figure out which one to open. Now I know and will sort the issue soon. Thanks Asif bhai for Ford wisdom.

To know exactly which tyre sensor is not working just deflate and inflate the tyres one by one... For Example: Front left tyre, deflate to 20psi and check the dashboard and if it displays low tyre pressure it means it is working properly. Inflate front left tyre to normal psi and try other tyres one by one. The one with faulty TPMS will not display low tyre pressure.

Many of us struggle with back pain, and the percentage of people is increasing every year. My career as DJ has also left me with worn discs on lower back so i understand your concern. Doing many commuter miles per day can be a real hassle. Having a good lumbar support is important, and also to try to find that sweet spot where you feel comfortable and the pain is manageable. That indeed depends on car to car, but like a mattress it is a bit trial and error i am afraid. Maybe you could rent a car for a while and see which seems to give the best comfort for you. Going Offroading is definitely demanding on your back, whatever car you have or use. And doing recovery work and running around in the sand is even making this worse. What helped for me was the Johnny Walker method.... KEEP WALKING. I walk about 8-10kms every day at work and long walks in the evening with the dogs. It helps to keep the muscles strong and flexible. Some tiger balm can give some relief before going too bed. I hope you find some relief and a method that works for you. Don't be afraid to explore accupuncture, massages, physiotherapy, or others. Only you can find what works for you. And don't go for operation unless you really exhausted ALL possible options. Doctors here are far to keen on operating and earning money on your back.

Pajero's make good family SUV with 7 comfy seating. If you are back pain sensitive, go with the full option that comes with nice leather seating and lumbar support. If you are thinking of an offroad then I highly suggest a 3.8-liter option. In your 50K budget you can get 2013 - 2014 clean Pajero with 100 - 150 k kms driven with service history. If you are more inclined on great offroading capability and comfier ride for 7, then look for Prado and 2012 - 2014 model should be around 70-90k Dhs.

You will easly find used TPMS sensor in Sharjah Saja used parts market for 75 to 100 AED per pc. and get it replaced at any tyre repair shop. (make sure you secure it properly with 3M double side tape and with heavy duty cable tie or metal strap) the original metal strap cannot be fixed again once removed. And later you need to relearn the TPMS using a special ford tool for which you have to spend another 200 AED at Al Qustas Auto Garage Sharjah Industrial Area.. Location 👇 https://goo.gl/maps/HzafeMnYGSz

Thanks a lot Asif Bhai for the suggestions and will try to do it.

I know the expert with the TPMS sensor is our very own @Asif Hussain. Please help sir.

Hello. I'm talking with Emmanuel of this car; and i wanna know what do you think of this ? https://gaadiwaadi.com/suzuki-jimny-is-a-rockstar-on-the-sand-dunes-in-dubai/ Thanks for all your opinions about it. Ju

Seemed like a pretty high paced drive too where the momentum is probably his best friend. Love to give it a try though, the fun factor will be surely there !

90/ton is borderline 4x4 as DD rightly mentioned. Don't fall for video doing massive sidey, seems bigger engine. If you are serious reach those video guys and check the reality before putting money on the table. Link you post seems and sound like advertorial than actual unbiased review, so take it with a pinch of salt.

I think its a pretty cool little ride, lightweight with proper 4x4 pinnings. But if you like pissing contests of who can climb xyz big dune from xyz side and do triple toe spins on top of so and so dune then this might not be the one for you. But if you like something in which you can have a decent amount of fun in the dunes then its a coop toy to have

Friends, Just to give a clear background. I May put light on few issues which may not be right or as interesting as other post here. I started my driving journey with pre-owned 2010 Toyota Camry which i used it for almost 3 years. In December 2015 with heavy heart i had to let it to and was left with no means to drive around. Fortunately, i came across an offer which i failed to resist and ended up buying brand new fortuner(2015-Old Shape). Hardly i used it for only 6 months and the car was under 7K kms i had to let it go because of my back pain. My family doctor said pain may be due to the seating position, which turned out to be true. I had incurred huge loss selling Fortuner as it was only 6 months old. After selling it i had no other options than buying sedan which will fit my budget at least for couple of years. Ended up buying corolla 2012 nicely maintained car. Fast forward March 2019, From nowhere in mid of some discussion question popped in what if i sell my current sedan and upgrade myself to 7 seater again. This time seating shall be either same as sedan or atleast equivalent so that i dont have back pain issue again. Now im in a dilemma. My budget will be maxed at 50 K for decent 7 seater with possibilities desert/off-road drives. Request your expertise advise on the above considering my long prevailing issue with my back. Syed

Congratulations @Srikumar for reaching the Expert level with Carnity Offroad club. As per your last 2 years, consistent contribution, dedication, love for offroading and helping hundreds of newbies you have shown tremendous progress and well deserve this new offroad rank. Keep it up and its time to hone your leading capabilities with sound planning and navigation skills. Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Expert: Number of drives 10 (46 regular drives) Level of drives Willingness to learn + Enthusiasm + Basic dune & sand reading + map reading & basic navigational skills + strategic convoy driving Off-road gear Flag, deflator, tire gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio, compressor, tool kit, tow rope, floor jack, jack board & GPS trackback Drive teamwork Capable of diverting the convoy to safe spot + part of sweep team Drive posting/joining Join any drive and lead fewbie & intermediate drives under Marshal / Crew supervision Forum participation Share experience + feedback on forum and pictures in gallery + drive and route suggestions + post trip report + share route + track and waypoints + Help Marshal / Crew for alternate routing + marking safe exit Social media sharing & inviting friends & family to join offroad club is recommended for faster upgrades at all levels.

Ok thanks. I have already the club and I shall await for the next drive

Welcome @luwaimn. When you will sign in 🙄 to join the off-road club you will find all the explanations you need. Then you will be able to join the next newbie drive (to be announced soon). This Friday is intermediate level and above, sorry.

As Salam O Alaikum @syedyaseer. My wife has a Mitsubishi Pajero top of the range 2014 model, driven about 126000 kms. She wants to sell it now for AED 45000. It has been maintained by Al Habtoor Motors and she has the full service history. It's the 3.8 litre engine with Rockford Fosgate premium sound system and leather seats with lumbar support which is going to help your back trouble. Doctor told me my C2 to C7 have discs bulging inwards pressing on my spinal cord, but with the Pajero I've been on full day around the UAE drive with full comfort and no pain. Let me know if you're interested.

Are there levels of driving trips or can I join anytime? Like one which is being held on 15th March?

Thanks Gaurav & Frederic for your input and valuable suggestions. Even i had thought in my mind to rent a car and see if it works.

I had a psycho friend who owned a Jimny long back. He would travel to England just to get mods until it sounded like a bee in the desert. It was pretty light so easy to push off any stuck situation. It's just passable as an off road vehicle since it can do a bit, but give it a massive dune and it will fail to impress. I would say in our current structure it will be useful till Fewbie level only. Like @Frederic said when momentum is there it can travel a bit, but any break in momentum and it might find it difficult in a hard spot. @Gaurav bhai once told us a story of a Jimny getting stuck in a small bowl, the giant in the desert had it as cereal the next morning. Hahaha.

Congrats @WiLfY

Including and not limited to Pajero rear bumper plate reinforcement Pajero abs fuse Genius deflator Creative flag Wilfy smile

@Srikumar with you its always been a mixed bag, but with some of your weaknesses comes a lot of strong points. I am mainly pleased with your current contributions both off-road and on the forum. Congratulations and keep being yourself. Well deserved.

Awesome, he is a very good company. @Asif Hussain please don't ditch us for the second time in Sweihan, we are waiting.

That's all is needed, and add a blanket/sleeping bag with a pillow if you like. And all the other things, that has our name written on it.

I know it's been 3 years but here goes. I've had different 900s on my Nissan VTC '06 for around 6 years . 1) Great off-road. Unlike other tyres , I noticed that these tires don't dig a lot when undergoing a refusal. So ,I've had very good experiences while self-recovery. Plus if you want to cross a sand patch , you don't really have to deflate. 2) Looks great ! Like you , I was a big fan of the huge wall/bulge with a crapload of wet-finish tire shine . I got my maximum bulge when I downsized my rims to 15 inch from 17 inch and got a set of steel rims with a rim width of 9.5-10 inches . 3) What I noticed is that they're alright on dry roads , not much of a difference in braking distance . But the moment the roads are wet , you'll find yourself spinning ( if you're in a RWD). I've personally hit many 180 degree turns in round abouts during the monsoon. 4) Like others have mentioned , try to get those steel belted 900s. Or else you'll end up wobbling for like first 15-20 minutes in the morning after every night ( Like @Rahimdad said , winters are hell for 900s). Also if you get those Thailand/Taiwan 900s, you'll end up in an alignment and balancing shop every 2 weeks. 5) My friends have faced problems in passing the car for renewal in Dubai . But it's okay in Sharjah Tasjeel, I've faced no problems. Also , 900s are banned now in Oman , you'll have a lot of problems with ROP there.

Oh you mean the kind Barry and Sertec drool over all the time