Frederic

This is the Montero Sport and we even have them in the club. In GCC they cannot call it Pajero Sport because the old Pajero remained in production so far. The Montero sport is a capable off-roader and with these more refined details (ultimate package) will probably replace the old Pajero entirely. Its a capable off-roader and pretty light and nimble. The 3.0 V6 is a little low on power but their 8 speed transmission keeps the car moving very well in the dunes. @Jon M did you see any differences on this model compared with yours ? Is it just the Ultimate Package or am I missing something? Btw the latest Fortuner is a very capable off-roader, especially the 4.0 TRD models

Absolutely. There are lots of spare parts available for years to come. The Pajero you referred too is a third gen 3.0 V6, which would be a great weekend toy after a good checkup, but the Xterra is more expensive because of the size, less older, and more powerful 4.0 engine.

@Brette will be your man

You should be able to bend it, that's what I see most of the other drivers doing.

So this is the ARB wiring loom set, so wire thickness is not the issue. - Are you running the engine while using the compressor ? (you should as it needs 13.8 Volts) - Do you see anything molten or loose insulation on the wiring ? - If ARB provide two fuses of each 30 amps, replacing them with 70 amps might have damaged the compressor. According to the spec sheet the unit draws 50 amps under load (2 x 25 A). - Are both fuses blowing ? Maybe try once with new 30 amps fuses and put one at a time to test each side.

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) Meeting time: 2:00 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/tTiYeFbvsuVVoGCA8 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: 6:00 PM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 12 cars maximum. 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

Hi @Mario Cornejo If the ARB twin piston is installed in your vehicle, I wouldnt be surprised that the power cable they used is far too small, resulting in overheating cable, resulting in higher cable resistance, and as a result higher amps. Can you share some photos of the power cable that is connected to the battery ? It should be 10-16mm2 at least.

Congrats @Yasas Dharmadasa !!

Congrats @Athula Dharmadada !

Congrats and well deserved @Kailas !

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Good point, only on AN and Newbie drives i occasionally take my camera along in a camera bag. Another option is to buy one of these fancy ABS flightcase suitcases with foam inside. Rather expensive but so are lenses and cameras.

Nice clicks and welcome @sri ganesh !

Congrats @Barry !!!

Below website lets you simulate the different tyre sizes and rim sizes. I have included an example below: https://tiresize.com/tyre-size-calculator/

@Yousef Alimadadi did something similar.

If the guys can put back the catalytic converter you can always try get it passed in RTA (you might be lucky)...

Having a second radio on your drive never hurts, and a Baofeng UV5R is only about 75dhs. After all we are dealing with Chinese radios that sometimes drain their battery without any reason or did not fully charge the night before. In case you ever need to notify someone you can stick out your hand and ask the driver behind you to stop and ask him to communicate to the rest of the convoy.

Well deserved @Alexander Alcala ! Time to extend your knowledge and share with all of us

Congrats @Alphin Aloor !

In above post some more information. Let me throw a spanner in the whole discussion by asking myself loudly: - How can a catalytic converter go bad on a 2014 vehicle ? Would the Unichip cause a bad air/fuel mixture resulting in damaging the Catalytic converter ?

Removing the Catalytic converter on a "recent" vehicle will give issues in RTA passing, so i would not go that way. It's a bit strange that the catalytic converter broke, as this is normally something that lasts many years. Straight pipes definitely a NO-GO, with Sharjah and Dubai now monitoring closely your decibel levels and serious fines are involved. I would go for a scrapyard catalytic converter.

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