Srikumar

Normally the stock tyre is the largest tyre that can fit without rubbing at full turns. The aspect ratio of 60/65/75 is dependent on the rim size. 16 inch rims is a good size to fit an off-road tyre, and Genolandar AT is a very good option. If you want a good pricing you need to visit Sharjah. Prices in Dubai might be on the he higher side.

You should deflate to 15 psi.

The meeting time is 7 AM, so plan to be there on time. With the amount of wind blowing there is less chance of Fog. Incase of Fog, you can contact Asif at +971 50 699 0411

Channel 3 used to be a problem with only one driver who used to drive a 2010 Pajero and I used to think the Japs just built cars much smarter. Guess Jeep is catching up as well.

Maybe your car is trying to tell you something..more gas...more gas?😂

Good evening. Tomorrow we are in for a special treat as Vanessa would be leading the convoy. Please make sure you have a programmed radio, shovel, pressure gauge, and off-road flag. Otherwise you will not be accepted to join. We will be using Channel #1 for radio comms: 446.00625 Mhz. Please abide by the COVID rules as there has been an enormous rise in cases lately and we want to keep everyone safe: 1) Always wear a mask outside the car during inflation / deflation. 2) Whenever recoveries are ongoing, stay inside your vehicle unless one of the seniors/support members asks you to come and help. 3) Do not share equipment with others. See you at 7:00 AM sharp. Convoy Numbering Vanessa8580 Expert Mitsubishi Pajero LWB Blue 1 Srikumar Crew Jeep Cherokee XJ Green 2 Santosh Kumar Rajasekaran Newbie Range Rover Sport 3 Bala Krishnan Newbie Toyota Landcruiser Prado 4 Rajendran D Newbie Pajero LWB 2016 Silver 5 Natarajan Newbie Pajero LWB 2016 White 6 Kolinrrj Newbie Toyota Landcruiser 2015 White 7 Anvar Sadath Bekal Fewbie Mitsubishi Pajero LWB White 8 Lukas Lewis Newbie Ford Explorer Brown 9 Antonio Jimenez Williams Newbie Toyota Prado 2015 10 Farook Veettil Newbie Toyota Landcruiser White 11 Sandeep Subhash Newbie Nissan Patrol Safari 2008 12 Jasim Khumi Newbie Pajero SWB 2006 Black 13 Matthew Ticehurst Newbie Jeep Wrangler JK 2008 14 Carlos Fernandez Newbie Jeep Wrangler SWB 15 Tamas Hoffman Intermediate Mitsubishi Pajero Gen3 LWB Gold 16

@Farook Veettil I have added you on to this drive list. Please confirm and also withdraw your waiting list request from other drivers as well.

Thanks for updating @Hassan Almousa. @Sandeep Subhash your name has been added on the drive list. Please confirm.

This is a fast paced Intermediate level drive where you have a bunch of experienced drivers willing to push the pace. Having said that, some of the overtaking manuevours were outright dangerous.

The total number of cars is 15 which includes 1 Lead + 2 Support Members. So the number of Newbie members is 12. Currently, the drive is full. But your name has been put on the Waitlist. We usually have some drop outs by Wed / Thu and if so, would add your name on the drive list. Waitlist 1. Sandeep Subhash

A correction to my earlier comment, Bilstein 4600 is for stock height, and Bilstein 5100 is for lifted cars. So if you are running stock height you have to look at 4600 series.

Congrats @Probir Mukherjee your drive skills have grown since your first Newbie drive and you mange the LC extremely well. You ought now start playing with tyre pressures (ofcourse depending on thread pattern and brand). Also on long hill climbs, while the central diff lock might help an extra 10%, the main trick is how you build the momentum prior to the climb. Never give it full gas on the first attempt, as many times you have some unseen bumps and you dont want your car to fly. Start with an initial trial run, and in the second attempt you can go full throttle. Have fun and drive safe.

Try Bilstein 5100 Monotube shocks, they are a bit harder for the road but are pretty good for offroad. You will need to check on Bilstein website if they make replacement shocks for your car model. And it would be cheaper to import it than buy it locally. @Frederic recently changed his shocks as well. Maybe he would be aware that which brand would fit a Pajero

This drive is organized in full compliance with the COVID19 guidelines. We expect every member that joins this drive to go through below information and and strictly follow these guidelines in order not to jeopardize someone's health, and to ensure we can keep organizing these drives safely. MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: BAN POST Two Way Radio Guidelines Every Offroader brings his own radio, programmed to the frequencies described in below advice topic. We will not share spare radios or program your radio on the drive. If you need assistance in programming the radio, post a topic on the Carnity website with your questions and we will help you out. Make sure your radio is fully charged. It will be your only way of communication while driving. Before buying, please carefully read below advice so you are informed properly on which model / cost / shops... No radio = No drive. It is an essential tool and you should make sure you bring it on every drive and learn/practice how to use it. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Drive Details Level: Newbie and above (All Level) When: 22 Jan 2021, Friday. Meeting time: 7:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: - Tawi Nizwa Farm - https://goo.gl/maps/uhfU4J2mXoDPgnhR7 Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance. What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 11:00 AM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 15 cars maximum (12 members + Lead + 2 Support). RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM. If the RSVP is full and you wish to join, please mention your name on the drive thread to add on the waiting list Latecomers will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS. Members without RSVP will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS. Members that do not confirm the terms of the COVID requirements will be removed from the RSVP list. Please withdraw your RSVP, if you aren't joining, so your spot can be taken by others. Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month. PLEASE RSVP ON THE CALENDAR

@Irshad Alam this black plastic mud guard is a bit too low on the Pajero and in turn would cause a bigger damage to the rest of the bumper. If you intend to off-road with this car as a first step I would strongly advise to remove this black mud guard on both sides. And as a second step to trim the bumper to give it a better approach angle. Regarding the musical noise on the rear right tyre, could you describe it further? Regarding insurance as long as you have comprehensive insurance, with a police report you can get the damage repaired through insurance. However the police report would cost you between AED 400-600 plus the excess charge of the insurance would be between AED250-400. So for small dents it's best to get it fixed from yourside. For all Pajeros it's important to do the following : 1. Remove the front black mud guard on both sides 2. Put a skid plate on the back to prevent the aluminum lip from breaking off.

@Alex Sidorov as we discussed yesterday, @Brette is the Marshal I was referring to who drives and has excelled in a JGC 2018 model. You can direct your queries to him on what basic stuff needs to be done interms of front bumper protection, Airbag, TC, etc.

Reached the meeting point.

Hi Simon, I am also running late due to the fog. It will be a delayed start. For anything you can call me on 055-9567471

RSVP is Closed Convoy Numbering 1. Srikumar - Cherokee XJ 2. Simon Temple - Pajero 3.8 3. Alex Sidorov - Jeep Grand Cherokee 4. Gordon - Land Cruiser 5. Mustafa - Pajero 3.8 See you in the morning at 6:30 AM

@Mus_hus78 @Gordon Finlayson @Simon Temple @Alex Sidorov The meeting point is updated on the drive post as well as on the calendar event : https://goo.gl/maps/RdTqkKaqUjgQYbx56 As we are less than 24 hours from the start of the drive, here is a brief of what we plan to do tomorrow: PREPARATION FOR THE DRIVE AND WHAT TO EXPECT 1) Please ensure that you reach the meeting point on time, i.e., 6:30 AM sharp. A little early would be better. If you are late, you would be left behind. Also, ensure that you have tow points at the front and rear. 2) All first timers with Carnity need to ensure that they have gone through the Newbie briefing Video : 3) We will be using Carnity Channel 1 tomorrow. (446.00625 Mhz). The instructions to program the radio are provided in the below post. Please ensure that you have a fully charged and programmed radio before the drive. If you are a first timer with Carnity we shall provide you with a spare radio for this drive. 4) All traction controls, ABS and Air bags need to be switched off. If it requires pulling the fuse, please do the needful. Incase of any queries you can always ask me before the drive or better still, post your queries on this drive post and we would assist. 5) If you have a flag, pressure gauge, deflator and compressor bring it along. If you dont have a compressor, not a problem as we would be exiting close to ADNOC at Sweihan were you can inflate your tyres after the drive. 6) For highway tyres you can deflate to 15 psi. Those who have AT tyres, you can deflate to 13 psi. 7) Feel free to ask questions at any time. 8 ) Convoy Numbering will be posted later today. We shall be starting the drive on some flat tracks and would build up the pace from there depending on the convoy response. We will be driving for about 3.5 hours practicing driving in sand, proper steering control, crossing some dunes, and getting you and your vehicle more familiarized with the desert. By 10:30 am we will be heading out towards the ADNOC gas station.

Congrats @Kailas. well done

Hearty congratulations @Barry. Best wishes on your new journey

You can check in the scrap market or other option is if you are lucky to find some other Pajero owner who is willing to swap their 16 inch for an upgraded 17 inch. Both ways your tyre width would remain at 265

My experience on Bridgestone Dueler has been significantly better than Dunlop, but yes I agree they are also prone to popping out. But a lot depends on your drive style as well. Since you are driving the 3.5 Pajero you can downsize from 17 inch to 16 inch rims, which might open up more options. Also, please note that when you are moving to AT tyres, there will be significant weight addition over your existing HT tyres. If less power is something that is already bothering you, then give it another thought before doing the switch from HT to AT. If you have decided to move to AT , then Yokohama Geolandar AT is one of the best in the market as its probably the lightest and best priced. If you have the budget, and you intend to drive purely on sand then you can look at the Michelin LTX which would provide you with a lightweight tyre that doesnt affect your power, but also extremely good for the sand.