Frederic

There are usually two types of airbags installed in your car: 1. Front airbags (in your steering wheel). 2. Side airbags / curtain airbags / lateral airbags. Airbags are usually being triggered by two possible events, either a heavy impact on the front bumper, or when the car is tilting too much on one side, followed by a quick tilt towards the other side. This is something we do whenever we are ridge riding and crossing over from one side to the other (also called switching). Some vehicle brands have very sensitive sensors to detect this kind of tilting, and hence trigger the airbag to go off during your dune-bashing drive. Cars like Ford, Land Rover, GMC, Dodge, Chevy seem to be very prone to this, hence we always advise to disable the airbags. Ideally, you'd want to keep your frontal airbag activated, as it's there to protect you in case of a nasty nose-dive. Unfortunately, in many 4x4's this fuse is combined with the side airbags, so when deactivating side airbags, your front will also be disabled. It's up to you to decide if you want to keep your frontal airbag enabled or disabled. It's there to protect you in case of a nosedive or heavy impact from the front side, but when it goes off it will be an expensive repair, or you'll need to cut them out.

@DP1011@Mario Cornejo Correct, i installed a kill switch initially under the bonnet itself, but later removed it again and put everything stock. So i just use the regular "Traction Off" button on the center console, and the VDC disable hack next to brake pedal.

Car model: Nissan Patrol Y61 Safari 2021 Kill Switch Button: No Traction Off Button: Yes, on the center console VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control) Off Button: Can be disabled by pushing the switch nearby the brake pedal. Airbags turn off button (if yes where to locate) : No, i remove the fuse on higer level drives. Other comments : Traction Off and VDC off will need to be repeated when restarting the vehicle or going from 4L back to 4H

Good morning @Johannes Roux I noticed you signed up for this drive, but you are currently at Fewbie level, so you are unfortunately not eligible to join. If you have completed 10FB level drives, you can request a promotion via below link: REQUEST PROMOTION

Came across the following discussion: https://www.cruzetalk.com/threads/chevy-cruze-turns-off-while-driving.8869/page-2 one of the comments: “Two things to look into: the negative battery cable. It's a known issue in the Gen 1. The other one is the ignition relay. Cheap part ($8?), easy to change(in the fuse box) One person here found that was the problem in his car.”

Having said that, my neighbor sold his truck yesterday which had a twin-ARB mounted inside, and he removed it. If anyone is interested in this one (perhaps used less than 10times), send me a message on 0 5 6 5 0 4 2 6 3 2 I think he will be open for a good deal.

The ARB onboard twin is definitely a nice setup for any offroader and takes away the hassle of using an external compressor. If you compare with your big red dragon mart compressor, i do not believe it will be faster, but you save some time in not having to setup the connections and battery clamps. Most ARB built-in models use a auto-shutoff, so it stops pumping when there is no flow. I think this is a good option to have. I have not seen anyone using the tank. Most use the ARB twin model mounted underneath the seat or in the back, without the tank.

Hi @AnasArifwhile we are not allowed to mention businesses or workshops here on the forum, there has been a similar discussion recently about this topic: @Vishnu Ramankuttyand @FERNANDO SYRIO drive the same model Fortuner as yours and went through the same questions to protect the front bumper in a better way. I would indeed advise to check with them what they have used, you can approach them on the drive or send them a quick whatsapp message if they are willing to share their mobile no.

the 2009 has the 3.8 engine which was not bad but the later model (2012 onwards I think )3.6 Pentastar engine is the one you really want. (200hp vs 280hp).

Definitely keep an eye on the regular replacement of the transmission fluid, but this counts for auto transmission too The clutch pedal should feel quite hard. If at one point you feel it is becoming softer and softer, it might mean your clutch plate is worn.

Well deserved @Stumpy Paj !!

Well done @Issam Atra ! XJ all the waaaaay !!

Well done @Faraz94 !!

Congrats @Ben Williams !!

Hey @Sreenath G Of course you can drive a manual gearbox in the dunes. I even prefer it over automatic. For an Xterra it's definitely rare, and probably lots of fun, @Anoop Nair, @Srikumar, myself, and few others drive manual gearboxes. The advantages: 1. No automatic upshifting. You and only you decide which gear you want to drive in. 2. Less weight in comparison with an auto gearbox which will mean better performance and less delay (no torque converter). Disadvantages: 1. Little bit more difficult to learn and you will probably burn 1-2 clutches by the time you get fully used to it.

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Wow looks fantastic!! Congrats on the prancing horse ! See you soon in one of the drives !!

Hi @AnasArifwelcome to Carnity ! The drive will go live at 7pm tonight, so stay close to your mobile or computer and click on RSVP 👍

Dear @MKHan whenever you enable the DAC, you’ll have a pulsating noise from the ABS system as it’s applying the brakes, I suspect this is the noise you are hearing. With regards to the AC issue, as your vehicle seems new I’d approach the dealership once and get it looked at.

“When the going gets tough, the tough keep going”… I think we can split up this drive in two parts . The first part we had a good run and seemed even perhaps to good to be true, with all you guys pushing the throttle superbly and the flow was virtually uninterrupted. Perhaps i became a bit greedy as we were pretty close to the famous chimney aka “The eye of Sauron” and i was imagining a photo shoot with the entire convoy in front of it. Here is where part two started: Sauron fixed it’s gaze on us and started to draw us closer and closer, through portions of extremely soft terrain. We were blinded by its gaze and realized the only way out would be to work as a team and with the team we had today was so helpful through every step and stuck. From @Davie Chasesimultaneously wielding the shovel and winch to warn off Sauron’s attacks, to @Emanuel parking his Pajero a couple of times on a crest with the clear intent of taunting Sauron even more 😜. All kidding aside, I’m glad we made it out with big smiles as this kind of drives don’t happen often but they provide stories to remember, and we have learned not to taunt Sauron, but to steer clear and bow with respect. Brilliant first Fewbie drive for @Abhilash Kottakkal with fantastic attitude and always ready to help out. @Ben Lee, @Cristianwho drove fantastic today and helped out where they could, @PETELCZYC PAJERO - luke and @Emanuelproving that the Pajeros are indestructible in hostile territory, @Adam Jamesand @FERNANDO SYRIO trying to stay afloat on the shifting sands in the back, and @Davie Chaseas my superstar mate to get us all out of this mess. I guess most of us took a nap after reaching home and even after showering there still seems to be sand lodged in awkward places 😂. See you all soon for the next adventure!