Frederic

I recently got an old Canon 35mm film camera from a colleague who was planning to throw it in the ban. It sparked the interest to get some film rolls again and head out to the streets. I am particularly interested in monochrome street photography, but can't seem to find B&W film rolls anymore. Even Amazon only seems to have some generic Kodak colour film. @sertac and other analogue guys, any idea where to buy some Kodak T-Max or Tri-X ? I remember long time back shooting in color, scanning it, and reverting it to monochrome on the PC, but this process loses a lot of the original quality and contrast.

Well done @Nithin Vaidir !!

Congrats @Werno ! Get ready for some Sweihan Sweets coming Friday !

Well deserved @Nathan Evans !! Keep rocking !

Very good topic. The reason why we generally ask the people to disable their airbags is related to the side airbags, which are connected to yaw sensors and have the tendency to trigger and go off during criss-crossing. Mind you that this is mainly on the modern cars, your Patrol (which might have only frontal airbags) will not have issues with this hence you can keep them activated and i agree they are there to protect you in case of a serious frontal impact. Traction control is a similar thing; again on modern cars it's a must to switch it off or the car will be constantly cutting the power. Long story short: You drive a Patrol which has little to no electronic gizmo's and full available power at all times. Consider yourself lucky !

Same here, lost a large sum of money last November in a matter of 15-20 seconds from the debit account (fraudulent bank transfers). No OTP ... nothing, it just was swiped off our acount. Bank blocked all our cards immediately but it took 5 months to get the money back.

I found this online for a 2008 model: Looks to be behind the glove compartment.

We faced the same on our 2008 Pajero that has no cabin filter (although there is a provision). After installing one we noticed significant improvement.

If you make sure the pads are clean and your car is clean when installing, there will be no scratches. Removing them is also easy if you push sideways they will come loose. You can wire everything up and bring it to your engine bay, and use a quick connector plug:

Another option is to switch off your AC once the temps start to creep above 100°C. For me it works fine and lets the temperature drop back to 91-92°C. It's not comfortable of course 😥

One of the options is to get these magnetic pads. I have them and they work great:

DRIVE PLAN: We will be exploring a new side of Sweihan, which will be both treacherous and adventurous terrain. Be ready for massive dunes, steep slopes, and lots of fun ! IMPORTANT NOTES FOR CROSSING THE BORDERS: Dubai, UAQ, RAK, and Sharjah residents will need to procure a valid negative PCR test (max 2 days old) prior to entering Abu Dhabi. You will also need to install the Al Hosn App and the result should reflect in your app that you have received a PCR test within the last 48hrs. (SMS or printout will not be accepted at the border. Once you have been vaccinated more than 28 days ago, the negative PCR test will offer you 7 days multiple entry to Abu Dhabi. There are many test-centers in each Emirate (drive through or via appointment). If in doubt please ask on the drive topic so we can assist you further. 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: Fewbie and above When: Friday, 11 June 2021 Meeting time: 4:30 Am (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: Desert Rose Safari Meeting Point https://goo.gl/maps/JdB85B4T3xKAp2Ti9 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), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 9:00 AM P.S.S. Make sure you fill up your gas tank at the nearest Petrol Station: If you are coming from Abu Dhabi: ADNOC Al Khatam (975) If you are coming from Dubai: ADNOC Sweihan (960) LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE Limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close 12 hrs before start. 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. 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

The second option is the best by attacking the slope with a little bit more momentum than the guy before you with the aim of going a bit higher on the slope. Also your angle of approach towards the slope can be slightly changed so you can ascent the slope from a fresher track.

Well spotted @Sunil Mathew, the further you are in the convoy, the more churned up the sand will be, so it’s a good decision to slightly go next to the used track (one or tyre widths), and to exit early if you see that the side slops is too churned up.

We gotta walk the walk if we decide to talk the talk:

I hope your Wrangler will be able to keep up with the Big Blue Pajero 🤣

Congratulations @Trent !

Congrats @Will Seivewright !

Congrats @WaYan !

A well deserved promotion @Hisham Masaad, the wooden boards might have helped 🤣🤣 No honestly, you are a fantastic offroader, a humble and amazing person, and we are lucky to have you with us ! On to many more adventures !