Rahimdad

RIP John Haynes. My respect to him, May God Almighty keep his soul blessed.

Looks like Mazda. What interests me is the 2 tears buy back. Why would you cry if the buy back.

I'm off using Tapatalk, enjoy the mobile website.

@Barry sounds like we are having similar problems although we are doing different jobs. People send me an email and in 5 minutes I get a call to check if it's done. You are not the only person sending me requests and if you're unable to get it through the systems and tools provided than I will have to source that thing offline. It won't hapoen in 5 minutes. When sourcing it through suppliers outside UAE be mindful about their working hours and weekend. Looking over my shoulder while I work also pisses me off, gives a sense of mistrust.

I can go on and on. But most of the points you mentioned applies to my line of work also.

@edino0408 feels like @Barry is the perfect chief of police for you.

Point well noted, I feel what your frustration is. Hope for the best, that idiots would take this opportunity to change their drive styles.

Being an early morning person I am hoping there are more like-minded people to join me on this morning drive. I am planning on a relaxing morning drive from Tawi Nizwa shops to Pink Rocks and if time permits to finish it off at the Big Red. Plan to play all along the way, so we can enjoy for a couple of hours before the heat kicks in. This will also be an opportunity for those who have not been in this area to explore a newbie level terrain where you can explore and learn the techniques of off-roading.

When: 22 Feb 2019

Meeting time: 07:00 AM, the convoy will move sharply at 07:15 AM

Where: Tawi Nizwa shops GPS Coordinate: https://goo.gl/maps/KKBUhkQ2y382
Level of drive: Newbie but all levels are welcome to join

Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 10 inches of ground clearance

What to bring along: Breakfast snacks - whatever you like with little extra to share, water, liquids, smiles and courage. Approximate finish time: 11:00 AM

RSVP the below calendar:

@Per A congrats on your new ride. If it is a 3.8 litre, it is the full options one, you do not get any more options on a Pajero.

BTW nice colour.

Dear @Per A this is a rear skid plate.

You cannot buy this off the shelf, there are many fabricators in Sharjah Industrial area who can do this for you in about AED 200/- with fitting. Let me know once you have bought your Pajero so that I can point you out in the right direction.

I agree with @Srikumar and @Gaurav

Small saloon under 10K with 2-3K for immediate change of battery, all oils, filters, tires, bushes, hose and whatever required to keep it running smoothly and trouble free for the next couple of years, As the resale market for cars is a bit low, try to wait and drive a bargain home so that it does not hurt you when you try to sell it after a couple of years. Much better than paying 1200 - 1500 every month.

@timmyjt I have heard that the Chinese cars don't produce as much power and are a bit slow on acceleration. Moreover their mileage is also very poor. To make a wise decision as they loose their resale value really quick. I would recommend to go with tried and tested brands. Don't look for cheap, look for value for money. A lot of dealerships are offering a lot of extras with the vehicle which covers some costs. Furthermore when you get a better resale value you will automatically be the winner.

There is a service booklet, just make sure it has all the stamps and kilometers are also mentioned along with work carried out. So check the date and kilometers to make sure it was serviced on time.

We have had our own @sertac. With a disconnected snorkel kit probably from the previous owner who put it there for the looks and @sertac used to drive along with it for the looks only.

26 minutes ago, G.huz said:

Thanks @BilalAhmad, seen the pictures, looks amazing, I want to experience it, as a passenger, whenever possible

can't wait to become intermediate level to start joining these rides

see you next time 

 

You have great attitude to off road driving. Just need some polishing and techniques. Surely you'll be ready in a few months to join intermediate drives also.

29 minutes ago, Jamy B. said:

Hi guys,

I don't have a two way radio, but I got everything else (deflator, compressor, snatch strap and a shovel). Should I go and buy it before the drive? If so, where should I buy it from and what specification should I get?

@Jamy B.You cam find the details in the advise section. I have posted the link below for you convenience.

Hi everyone. My number is 050 674 9099. You're most welcome to call me if you need any advise.

@Sajith Kumar thanks for sharing your experience with us. Wishing you all the best to find the spoiler you're looking for.

I think you need to be a good driver for the whole year to get 100% . if you've been a good driver for the whole year you wouldn't have any fines. What's the criteria for being a good driver?

@izzatmarji has an FJ with recovery points in front and back, but won't be able to make it this Friday due to an emergency.

It would be fun to drive the most dangerous route also called the silk route from Pakistan to China.

@Jamy B. @YevgeniyDYM @izzatmarji @Djamelus @Chirag S. welcome to the drive for the absolute newbies. Kindly advise which 4x4 you are having and kindly advise if your 4x4 has both front and rear tow hooks?

Hi @eduardo I have a 2014 model Pajero and facing this issue with only the driver side mirror, haven't bothered checking resolution. Would be interested to find any solutions through this thread.

22 minutes ago, Emmanuel said:

Badain Jaran is actually seen as the chinese section of the Gobi desert. The dunes there can reach 500m. What do you say, guys ? 

wow.

Thanks for sharing @Gaurav bhai. Now it's my turn. I have never been cheated by a mechanic as I have always been fascinated by cars and from a very young age as my father used to always ask me to help him with small car jobs.

However I never learned to tackle people and have always been straight forward and expect people to treat me the same way. But this is not an ideal world and people don't always mean what they say. Recently I had the small task, of removing the bull bar from my wife's car for passing and put it back on once done. It was a simple task of 15 minutes to remove and 15 minutes to put back. When I asked the mechanic how much it would cost me, he told me what should I charge you for this small job, just give whatever you like.

So he removed the bull bar, I went to pass the car and as it was almost his closing time I called to inquire if he will still be there. He said he would wait and it's just a 15 minutes job to do. So as I reached he left the job with his colleague and left for home. After job completed I paid the guy AED 50/-, he refused saying the mechanic had asked him to collect AED 400/- from me. I was shocked and called the mechanic, to my surprise he was serious. I told him that I could buy and instal a bull bar for that price and why so expensive for a total 30 minutes spend? To this he replied that he had to wait back for me which incurred overtime. This pissed me off as when I called him there was no mention that it would cost me so much or else I could have done it the next day. I was further pissed because once again he told me I could pay whatever I felt right to which I tried to give the other guy AED 50/- again refused saying mechanic asked to collect AED 200/-.

I called him again and confronted him, why he was telling me to pay what I think is right and kept on giving a figure to this other guy which was still ridiculous. To which he replied don't pay anything, I asked him on speaker phone to say the same thing to the other guy, which he did. Now this guy would not accept the money. So I left the AED 50/- in his draw, called him and told him that I had left the money I felt right in his draw, but I would never use or recommend him again. For the past 8 months I've found that there is life beyond that garage and always to confirm the cost before leaving my car for any job to be done.

Rant over.

@Keithryan thank you for sharing updates with the cost.

Great advise @Gaurav.

Great to see good community spirit in this thread.