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Generally, there are no tensioners in the back seats of most vehicles unless it's something exotic or really expensive. Front tensioners have been standard in almost every car since the mid 90s. The bang you heard was a small explosive charge detonating. When a sensor detects a bump, it sends an electrical signal which detonates the charge and pulls the belt tight. Older cars were spring loaded but an explosive can operate more quickly than any mechanical system.

Dubai police are in a different league from any police I've encountered on my travels in different countries and deserve a lot of respect for what the job they do.

@Gaurav @Rahimdad you are both very welcome. Much love. Isn't it funny how these things seem to get fixed much quicker late at night? @jason200 and anyone else who is having problems with seatbelt tensioners firing on rough terrain, you can remove the SRS fuse before going off road which will disable the system. Although be aware, you will have no airbags if anything happens which may or may not be a good thing but it will save you from having to replace a lot of things if you have a little bump. Sadly, the belt tensioners are a single use only thing that cannot be repaired, once they have fired, they need replaced.

I'm looking out my window and I can only see one FJ and it's parked nicely. One Juke, the owner can't parallel park. The back of the car is in the space and the front is hanging out onto the road. Two land cruisers, both at jaunty angles with the front tyre pushed into the kerb. This is a pet hate of mine. People push their tyre into the kerb and leave it parked which damages the tyre then they wonder why the steering vibrates. Cayenne parked in two spaces, the white line running through the center of a car. My thoughts, if you're going to buy a big 4x4 which is wasted by only driving in the city and it's too big for you to park properly, at best, all you deserve is a Tiida.

Feel free to give me a call anytime on the above number and as Gaurav said, if my phone is off just send me a text or whatsapp and I'll get back to you. I'm working on a few different projects at the minute so my phone isn't always on.

Very good point that pre-early 2000 vehicles are built better. Well, better is a subjective word, maybe simpler and sturdier. Older 4x4s tend to have a complete separate ladder chassis with the body bolted on whereas newer ones tend to be monocoque with front and rear subframes. The level of reliability tends to be higher on older cars too. These days manufacturers tend to try to cram as much possible new technology as possible into their vehicles. This is what the mainstream wants though, as opposed to the die hard 4x4 purist who prefers everything mechanical and simplified. It's satisfying pulling a lever to go into 4wd mode and hearing a clunk. You really know you're in 4wd. When you push a button and a light comes on the dash it just doesn't give you the same feeling of satisfaction. Extra technology is just extra stuff to break too. I love gadgets and gizmos but sometimes the pure pleasure of driving something fro, the 70s or 80s is incomparable. Theres also the factor of emissions. In the olden days, engines were simple. They were simple to run and simple to maintain by the ordinary man. These days everything is crammed with sensors, electrics, CANBUS systems and make it more difficult for the ordinary man to repair his own car. This is all to appease the greenies. I know a lot of very good home mechanics who were very good back in the day, doing things like setting points without a feeler gauge, balancing carbs by ear but show them a new car where the ac isn't working and they would shit in their pants and send it to the main dealer.

Where can I find roof bars for a 2001 LWB Pajero in Dubai? Thanks

I've never looked at any vehicle as having a useable lifespan. A car will keep going as long as you keep putting parts on it when they become worn or broke. Of course, this eventually leads to the triggers broom scenario. There is no doubt that driving off road will cause parts to wear out faster but any numbers or percentages put on it would just be completely made up numbers. It depends on different factors, the drivers personal driving style, mechanical sympathy, terrain i.e. mainly flat ground or small dunes or attempting huge hill climbs. The weather is also a factor. If you're off-roading in summer compared to winter, the extra heat will put more stress on rubber parts and oil filled parts such as suspension, engine, gearbox and diffs. Again, which parts wear out first will also down to the above factors. If you're driving on level ground, the engine, drivetrain, suspension etc will not be taking much abuse. If you're doing a lot of small dunes the suspension and 4x4 system will be working a lot harder, if you're doing hill climbs the engine will be taking more abuse. Im sorry there isn't a more definitive answer to your question but how long is a piece of string?

The UAE is an awesome place, but lets be honest, immigrants outweigh the locals. So, just to get a general picture of the website, where are we all from originally? I am originally from Northern Ireland. A true political mess but on the plus side I have dual British and Irish nationality.

Hahahahaha yes @ameen. Im still adjusting. Sometimes I call my parents back home on Sunday morning and ask them why they are still in bed and not at work!

On Sunday, God built the Pajero... in all seriousness, I love the things. I used to hate them with a passion when I lived in my home country. They were all diesels with bad injection pumps and rotten chassis thanks to the climate but here in UAE, they're king of the desert. Sorry land cruiser, go home you're drunk.

Found this article, https://apple.news/A8yl5jMErOMWHos5EfJDSYw Are Ferrari clocking their own cars?

When you change the timing belt on those engines you should also change the tensioner, tensioner pulley and idler pulley. It's not a difficult job to do but it's time consuming. The alternator, steering pump and AC compressor need to come off. If the bottom pulley is overly tight, you'll also have to take the radiator out to make room for the air gun.

I've worked on a few porsches, mainly old 911s from the 80s but I've also worked on GT3RS and and a very nice 911 turbo belonging to a sheikh from Abu Dhabi, fitted huge turbos, sports exhaust and methanol injection. Was pushing 700bhp. Fast but horrible to drive, loads of snappy oversteer. The handling reminded me of an old MR2.

If the crank sensor is causing a problem, you need to fix it before you do anything else.

What is the problem with the engine and why can't it be fixed? And yes, Saaja would be a good place to look for an engine. It's very well laid out. You can usually get in and get what you need and get out in under an hour. You need to be careful what you buy though and make sure you get some sort of warranty. I did a job a few weeks ago and ended up with 2 dud engines before I got a good one.

I'm sure everyone has seen the video of the Nissan Patrol annihilating the Porsche 918 on The Grand Tour. Here is a video with a bit more information on it. I was pretty impressed the first time I saw it, but now not so much. I originally thought it was some sort of monster hillclimb machine but when I saw closer and realized it was basically just a Patrol shell on a GTR the magic was gone. It's still impressive but not so much.

As above, any musicians on carnity? I play guitar, bass, drums. I left my bass and drum kit at home when I left. The plane company would only let me have certain baggage. Does anyone fancy meeting up and jamming and making some music? I'm currently playing a Dean ML Chicago on amp modeller. If anyone wants to meet up and jam, just send me a pm

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That was just one of the race scenes I posted. I guess you have to be into JDM machinery to truely appreciate it. The series is about a guy who works in a petrol station through the day and delivering tofu at night and dreams about being a pro drifter. He gets the AE86 on the road and starts racing on the Japanese mountain passes at night and eventually becomes the best driver in the land.

http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/world-s-first-self-driving-car-race-ends-in-a-crash So the first ever roborace had a crash. Doesn't look good for autonomous vehicles. God bless anyone who decides to get in that self flying quadcopter thing that's coming to Dubai in the summer.

Anyone else watch this? I've really got into watching the past few weeks. It's a bit cheesy at times as with any anime but it has its moments. I love the fact that they use real rice rockets like the AE86, Silvia's, Imprezas, Skylines etc.

This is part of the Takata recall that affects 33.8 million vehicles. Below is a full list of all vehicles that have been affected, Affected owners in Florida, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico have been prioritized in this recall and will receive parts first. If you live in these regions, make sure to contact your local BMW dealer immediately to schedule an appointment to have your front driver and/or passenger airbag replaced. BMW recommends that no one sit in the front passenger seat until that airbag is replaced. Recalled cars: 1 Series 2008-2013 128i, 135i, M 3 Series 2000 323i, 328i 2001-2013 M3 2002-2006 325Ci 2002-2006 330Ci 2002-2003 325iT 2002-2003 325XiT 2006-2012 325XiT 2001-2011 325i, 325Xi 2006-2013 328i, 328Xi, 328i xDrive 2001-2011 330i, 330Xi 2006-2013 335i, 335Xi, 335 xDrive 2009-2011 335d 2007-2013 335is 5 Series 2002-2003 525i, 530i, 540i 2002-2003 M5 X1 2013-2015 X1 sDrive 28i, xDrive28i, xDrive30i X5 2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, xDrive35i, xDrive48i, xDrive50i, M 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d X6 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, xDrive50i, M Chrysler Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Sterling and Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their respective companies. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. A notification schedule has not yet been provided, but FCA says that vehicles currently or previously registered in areas identified with high absolute humidity (Zone 1 areas) will be targeted first. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Recalled cars: Chrysler: 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen - Passenger side airbag 2005-2012 Chrysler 300 - Passenger side airbag 2006-2007 Chrysler Crossfire 2005-2010 Chrysler SRT8 Dodge: 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger - Passenger side airbag 2006-2012 Dodge Charger - Passenger side airbag 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota - Passenger side airbag 2004-2009 Dodge Durango - Passenger side airbag 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum - Passenger side airbag 2003-2009 Dodge Ram 1500 - Passenger side airbag 2003-2009 Dodge Ram 2500 - Passenger side airbag 2003-2010 Dodge Ram 3500 - Passenger side airbag 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 cab chassis - Passenger side airbag 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 5500 cab chassis - Passenger side airbag 2008-2009 Sterling/Bullett 4500 and 550 Cab Chassis Jeep: 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler - Passenger side airbag Not under recall yet, but use defective Takata inflators that will need to be replaced by 2018: 2016 Jeep Wrangler - Passenger side airbag Ferrari Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-866-551-2828. Ferrari's number for this recall is 60. Recalled cars: 2009-2011 California - Passenger side airbag 2010-2011 458 Italia - Passenger side airbag Not under recall yet, but use defective Takata inflators that will need to be replaced by 2018: 2016-2017 FF 2016-2017 California T 2016-2017 488 GTB/Spider 2016-2017 F12/F12tdf 2016-2017 GTC4 Lusso Ford Contact your local Ford or Lincoln dealer to schedule an appointment to have the airbag replaced in affected vehicles. Visit the Ford Owner website to see if your vehicle is part of the recall. Recalled cars: Ford: 2004-2011 Ranger - Driver’s and/or passenger side airbag 2005-2006 GT - Driver’s and/or passenger side airbag 2005-2014 Mustang - Driver’s and/or passenger side airbag 2006-2011 Fusion - Passenger side airbag 2007-2010 Edge - Passenger side airbag Lincoln: 2006-2011 Lincoln MKZ, Zephyr - Passenger side airbag 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX - Passenger side airbag Mercury: 2006-2011 Milan - Passenger side airbag General Motors Double check that your vehicle is actually involved. It was first announced that many Buicks, Cadillacs and Oldsmobiles were affected by the recall. It turns out that was an error in reporting by NHTSA. Most of those vehicles were part of an unrelated recall years ago. Interestingly, the two remaining vehicles were actually produced by other automakers and rebranded under former GM makes: the 2003-2005 Pontiac Vibe (built alongside the Toyota Matrix) and the 2005 Saab 9-2x (a Subaru-built vehicle rebranded as a Saab). Both vehicles should be taken to a current GM dealership for repairs. Recalled cars: Cadillac: 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade - passenger side 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT - passenger side 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV - passenger side 2015 Cadillac XTS Chevrolet: 2007-2011 Chevrolet Avalanche - passenger side 2007-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - passenger side 2007-2011 Chevrolet Suburban - passenger side 2007-2011 Chevrolet Tahoe - passenger side 2007-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 2015 Chevrolet Camaro 2015 Chevrolet Equinox 2015 Chevrolet Malibu Buick: 2015 Buick LaCrosse GMC: 2007-2011 GMC Sierra 1500 - passenger side 2007-2011 GMC Sierra 2500/3500 2007-2011 GMC Yukon - passenger side 2007-2011 GMC Yukon XL - passenger side 2015 GMC Terrain Pontiac: 2003-2007, 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe Saab: 2005-2006 Saab 9-2x - Passenger side 2003-2011 Saab 9-3 2010-2011 Saab 9-5 Saturn: 2008-2009 Saturn Astra Honda If you haven’t already, go to Honda’s recall site and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is included in this recall, the site will provide a description of the problem and instructions on how to proceed. NHTSA has determined that certain model-year 2001-2003 Honda and Acura vehicles have a much greater risk of ruptures during airbag deployment. In fact, nine of the first 11 Takata-related deaths in the U.S. were in Acura and Honda vehicles. These high-risk models are listed separately below. If you have a vehicle that was first sold in, or is registered in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands—take immediate action. If you haven’t already received notice in the mail, print out the results of your VIN search and contact your nearest Honda dealer. They have allocated the replacement parts to these high humidity areas and will replace the part once you’ve made an appointment. Honda will be sending notices to other areas on a rolling basis as the parts become available. Recalled cars: Acura: 2003 Acura CL 2013-2016 Acura ILX 2013-2014 Acura ILX hybrid 2003-2006 Acura MDX 2007-2016 Acura RDX 2005-2011 Acura RL 2002-2003 Acura 3.2 TL 2009-2014 Acura TL 2009-2011 Acura TSX 2010-2013 Acura ZDX Honda: 2001-2011 Honda Accord 2008-2011 Honda Accord Crosstour 2001-2011 Honda Civic 2002-2011 Honda CR-V 2011-2015 Honda CR-Z 2003-2011 Honda Element 2010-2014 Honda FCX Clarity 2007-2013 Honda Fit 2013-2014 Honda Fit EV 2010-2014 Honda Insight 2002-2004 Honda Odyssey 2003-2011 Honda Pilot 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline - Driver’s side airbag 2006-2010 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing (motorcycle) High-Risk Models 2001-2002 Honda Civic 2001-2002 Honda Accord 2002-2003 Acura TL 2002 Honda CR-V 2002 Honda Odyssey 2003 Acura CL 2003 Honda Pilot Jaguar/Land Rover Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain model years of the Jaguar XF originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in these states are not subject to this safety recall. For more information, contact the Jaguar Customer Relationship Center at 1-800-452-4827 or the Land Rover customer center. Recalled cars: Passenger-side airbag only unless noted: 2009-2011 Jaguar XF 2007-2011 Land Rover Range Rover Mazda Owners should go to Mazda’s recall site (mazdarecallinfo.com) and enter the car's VIN. If your vehicle is included in this recall, the site will provide a description of the problem and instructions on how to proceed. If the site indicates that repair parts are available, the appointment button on the site links to your local dealer so you can easily set up a repair appointment. There is no charge for this repair. NHTSA has determined that the age and location of a vehicle can increase the risk of rupture. Vehicles sold or ever registered in a high absolute humidity (HAH) area (Florida, Hawaii, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Puerto Rico, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, and Virgin Islands) and/or Mazda vehicles 2003-2007 are considered high priority—immediate action should be taken. If you haven’t received a notice in the mail, print out the results of your VIN search and contact your nearest Mazda dealer. Replacement parts have been prioritized to the high humidity areas and dealers will replace the part once you’ve made an appointment. The recall includes all states and Mazda will be sending notices to areas on a rolling basis as parts become available. Recalled cars: 2004-2009 B-Series Truck - Driver and/or passenger side airbag 2003-2011 Mazda6 - Driver and/or passenger side airbag 2007-2011 CX-7 - Passenger side airbag 2007-2011 CX-9 - Passenger side airbag 2006-2007 MazdaSpeed6 - Driver and/or passenger side airbag 2004-2006 MPV - Driver and/or passenger side airbag 2004-2011 Mazda RX-8 - Driver and/or passenger side airbag Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz uses Takata driver-side and passenger-side airbags in many vehicles and, isrecalling vehicles which use the affected airbags. Should owners need additional assistance, visit www.mbusa.com, and use the "Email/Write" section under Customer Support, or call 877-496-3691. Recalled cars: Driver-side airbag only unless noted: M-Class 2009-2010 ML320 Diesel 2009-2011 ML350 2010-2011 ML450 Hybrid 2009-2011 ML550 2009-2011 ML63AMG GL-Class 2009-2010 GL320 Diesel 2011-2012 GL350 Diesel 2009-2012 GL450 2009-2012 GL550 R-Class 2009-2010 R320 Diesel 2009-2012 R350 SLK-Class 2007-2008 SLK280 2007-2008 SLK350 2007-2008 SLK55AMG GLK-Class 2010-2012 GLK350 - Driver & passenger SLS-Class 2011 SLS - Driver & passenger 2012-2014 SLS E-Class 2010-2011 E350, E550 Coupe, Convertible 2010-2011 E63AMG C-Class 2005-2007 C230 2005 C320 2006-2007 C350 2008-2011 C350 - Driver & passenger 2008-2011 C300 2008-2011 C300 4Matic - Driver & passenger 2008-2011 C63AMG - Driver & passenger Not under recall yet, but use defective Takata inflators that will need to be replaced by 2018: 2016-2017 E-Class Coupe/Convertible Mitsubishi If you see that your car as part of this recall, Mitsubishi advises owners to act immediately in scheduling an appointment to replace it. If the dealer does not have the part yet, they will provide instructions on how best to proceed until the part is available. Recalled cars: 2004-2007 Lancer 2004-2007 Lancer Evolution 2004 Lancer Sportback 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider Not under recall yet, but use defective Takata inflators that will need to be replaced by 2018: 2016-2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV Nissan Nissan has notified or will be notifying owners of affected vehicles to bring their vehicle in for inspection and potential parts replacement. Extra attention is being paid to “some areas” of Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, but the recall covers every state, the District of Columbia, and some American territories. Recalled cars: Infiniti: 2003-2008 Infiniti FX - Passenger side 2006-2010 Infiniti M35/M45 - Passenger side 2001-2004 Infiniti I30/I35 - Passenger side 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 - Passenger side Nissan: 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima - Passenger side 2002-2004 Nissan Pathfinder - Passenger side 2002-2006 Nissan Sentra - Passenger side 2007-2011 Nissan Versa - Passenger side Subaru Call your local Subaru dealer and schedule an appointment to have the airbag replaced. There is no wait for parts to arrive and no special emphasis on localized climates or regions. Because second owners may not know where the previous owner of their vehicle lived/drove, Subaru does not want to focus on any particular region. Recalled cars: 2003-2006 Baja - Passenger side 2003-2011 Forester - Passenger side 2003-2011 Legacy - Passenger side 2003-2011 Outback - Passenger side 2004-2011 Impreza (include WRX/STi) - Passenger sid 2006-2011 Tribeca - Passenger side Toyota Immediate action is recommended if your vehicle registered in the coastal areas around the Gulf of Mexico, including Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Or if the car is in Florida, Puerto Rico, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Virgin Islands and Hawaii. When the parts become available, owners will be notified by mail to bring their vehicle in for the proper fix. Finally, if you are uncomfortable driving your vehicle to the dealership to have the work performed, contact your local Toyota dealer, and they will arrange to have the vehicle picked up. Recalled cars: Lexus: 2007-2011 Lexus ES - Passenger side 2010-2011 Lexus GX - Passenger side 2006-2011 Lexus IS (including IS F) - Passenger side 2002-2010 Lexus SC - Passenger side Not under recall yet, but use defective Takata inflators that will need to be replaced by 2018: 2015 Lexus IS250C, IS350C 2015-2016 Lexus GX460 Scion: 2008-2011 Scion xB - Passenger side Not under recall yet, but use defective Takata inflators that will need to be replaced by 2018: 2015 Scion xB Toyota: 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner - Passenger side 2003-2007, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla - Passenger side 2003-2007, 2009-2011 Toyota Matrix - Passenger side 2004-2005 Toyota RAV4 2011 Toyota Sienna - Passenger side 2002-2007 Toyota Sequoia - Passenger side 2003-2006 Toyota Tundra - Passenger side 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris - Passenger side Not under recall yet, but use defective Takata inflators that will need to be replaced by 2018: 2015-2016 Toyota 4-Runner Volkswagen Recalled cars: Audi: 2005-2013 Audi A3 2004-2008 Audi A4 2006-2009 A4 Cabriolet 2005-2011 Audi A6 2010-2011 Audi A5 Cabrio 2009-2012, 2015 Audi Q5 Not under recall yet, but use defective Takata inflators that will need to be replaced by 2018: 2016 Audi TT 2017 Audi R8 Volkswagen: 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC 2010-2014 Volkswagen Eos 2010-2014 Volkswagen Golf 2010-2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen 2006-2010, 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Not under recall yet, but use defective Takata inflators that will need to be replaced by 2018: 2016 Volkswagen CC

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A hybrid car has a conventional combustion engine and an electric motor with batteries. There are 2 types of hybrid car. One runs on electric motors all the time and only uses the engine to power a generator to charge the batteries. The other runs on electric motor and the engine also can power the wheels when more horsepower is required or the batteries are low. Below you can see an example of what lithium mining does to the environment.