Frederic

Yes that’s a good remark. Also check if the unit accepts MP3 only or not. You might have other audio formats on that cards like M4a, AAC, Wmv, etc... that the unit is having difficulty with.

Me standing in front of Faya:

* Check your visa requirements and Oman insurance coverage. * Omani drivers can be pretty wild. Be careful, keep distance, and do not provoke. * Keep an eye out for petrol stations and refuel in time.

Hi @desertdude have a look on following link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/g85g7wd3lvll7zk/AABCCjmXX2L4SsE7rptCC1MFa?dl=0

Many German cars don't come with a spare tyre anymore, so i bought two of these cans to keep with me in case of a flat tyre. Never used them so if anybody wants them let me know.

Mine comes and goes depends who I’m talking too.

Landcruiser 80 series: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/j09e1suka9am09s/AAAxy8DUzah4SKyCdztz7ioha?dl=0 Landcruiser 100 series: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/o4vstjkhw0bcgbj/AAAmGbd7Mv4qGrlzuQmLkQoVa?dl=0 Yeah that will always be the case with what you find on the web. If you want 100% accuracy then you'll need to go from the chassis number and get the information from official Toyota channels which will cost a bit probably.

For Toyota you can subscribeo for 15USD to have access to their webportal that included service manuals. Once you have access there is a way to export all these manuals into PDF. Haven't tried it yet: https://priuschat.com/threads/toyota-tis-download-tips.149250/ I'll have a look at the others and send you some links where to download them from.

@G.huz don't worry buddy, i am pretty sure that the Pathfinder, as it's a very capable offroading machine, has very decent tow points, even though its built on unibody frame. Taking care of below points can definitely minimize the risks involved: 1) Inspect your OEM recovery points (not tie-down points), and see if they are still in good shape (not bent, no severe corrosion). 2) Never exceed 15-20km/h when engaging in a pull or tug. Do several smaller tugs and slowly buildup the force. 3) Using soft shackles is at least less material flying around. 4) Divide the force whenever possible with a bridle configuration. As mentioned before on Carnity, you can install the app called Wreckmaster, which is being used by professional recovery companies to assess the weight involved, based on the angle, weight of the vehicle, and surface resistance. While this gives you merely a number, it will help you to understand the difficulty rating of the recovery. Some examples from the app: * A 2 ton vehicle which is stuck on flat hard grass or gravel only takes 100 kg to tow. * A 2 ton vehicle which is stuck in flat sand with all wheels will take 2000 kg to tow. * A 2 ton vehicle which is stuck in a pocket with its wheels and needs to be pulled upwards on an angle of 20°will need 2667 kg to tow. As the 2003 Pathfinder has a theoretical towing capacity of 5000lbs, or 2267kg, this would mean that the third example is taking more stress than what the vehicle in theory is built for. Of course these are calculations, and there are safety margins on the vehicle, and the kinetic energy also comes into play, but it is imho a good indication to see how far you will need to push your vehicle to do the third scenario.

@Rahimdad @G.huz the second generation Pathfinder is unibody. Did you add recovery points or how do you rate the existing ones ? @shadow79 same for the Rav4.

Crossing the English channel in his second attempt.. very impressive ! https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/4/20753648/jet-powered-hoverboard-english-channel-crossing-franky-zapata-success Mr. Zapata is a big man. 😲

Adding to this I wonder how we deal with the lower strength of recovery points on a unibody SUV ?

Can you share some details on the unit itself ? Was the wiring done properly ? I mean soldered and not just twisted into each other ? Or is this a plug and play thingy ? Maybe the unit is sending out a distorted signal (too loud) for the headunit and this input goes into safety.

Most people use an industrial webbing sling or slightly shorter recovery strap for this. I have a 5m industrial one that can take 8ton in a loop configuration. (See pics). On the professional brands you’ll need to search for a tree saver strap which is a shorter kind of strap. If you’re not too far for Al quoz, Ramy has them and TORC too. Brands will be ARB, Bubba, etc... The industrial slings can be bought from any hardware trader in Al Quoz. However, as these are made from polyester and don’t stretch too much they might become the weaker link in your setup but that’s maybe not a bad thing.

Brilliant ! makes me remember my father in law who used to see me washing my car every weekend and would look at me saying “will the car go faster now ?” He drove his Ford Sierra for 20years and never washed it, the rain kept it clean. As he was keeping horses you can imagine how dirty it was. People in the town were talking negative about it cuz he was the school principal but he couldn’t care less 😂

Looking at the flickering behavior, i would say it's the sensor itself or the wiring. I think the sensor order number for a Gen2 Pajero is MD092660, but not completely sure on your model as it's a 3.5 and more rare.

Service manuals for the 1998 Montero (Pajero). should be very very similar to our GCC Gen2 Pajero. https://www.dropbox.com/s/3mqrbakuvtlnad7/montero_fsm_1998_vol2_body-axles-electrical.pdf?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/qyleji1gxqhnprb/montero_fsm_1998_vol1_engine-trans-fuel.pdf?dl=0

small scratches can be made less visible with some swirl or scratch remover from the shop and applying it yourself. Bigger ones can be done in a detailing shop with a buffing machine, but be aware that you don't actually remove the scratch. You rather brighten up the paint surface so it shines more and makes the scratch less visible.

Few remarks: * DEWA guarantees you a CERTAIN quality of water, which is considered as potable, at the arrival of your home or apartment. But from there it is being stored in tanks and does not fall under their responsibility anymore. Have you ever seen how dirty these storage tanks are ? Who is responsible that they are being cleaned professionally and on time ? Who is responsible for your piping? Definitely not DEWA... I am not saying that there is a short term harmful effect on drinking water that is not perfectly clean, but i still prefer to drink bottled water. And even then there have been numerous reports on bottled, desalinated water, that still had harmful chemicals in it that are being used during the desalination processes. https://www.thenational.ae/uae/health/uae-supermarket-recalls-well-known-bottled-water-brand-1.595412

Just face it @desertdude, it's the car you always wanted to have but never got your hands on 😂

https://www.outbacktravelaustralia.com.au/driving-towing-recovery-techniques/snatch-strap-loading-on-test

The desperate attempt of the local authorities to keep Professor Emmett Brown in the year 1985 did not stop him...

In our best attempts to keep our cars a bit clean in this harsh environment, which is a challenge considering the amount of sand and dust flying around, i'd love to hear your feedback and suggestions to upkeep both the exterior and interior of the car in best possible condition, which should help when selling the car later on. I'll start with my experiences on my wifey's 2008 Pajero: Paint and bodywork - Avoid mall or parking car-washers, they don't use enough water and their dusty sponges create swirls in the paintwork. - Once a year, i bring the car to a detailing shop that does a complete inside out cleaning and polishing. It restores the original paint, and they are able to remove stains from upholstery and seats pretty well. - I tried scratch repair pens but imho they only make things worse. - I wash the car myself weekly with sufficient water, and "soft" cleaning detergents like some liquid soap. Microfiber cloths are great. There are many ways to wash a car. I always start with a complete hose down from top to bottom to remove sand and dust and cool down the bodywork, followed by doing a part of the car, and rinsing after every few minutes. Letting the soap dry on the car is very harmful. Never wash the car when exposed to the direct sun. Wheels, Tyres, Rims - I clean the rims during the weekly washing. The black soot from the brakepads can be easily removed with some JIF/CIF. I don't tend to buy the fancy sprays. Interior - With kids, dogs, camping activities, etc.... it is a major challenge to keep the interior a bit tidy. I am not a fan of keeping the plastic covers on everything as you see often, so that means vacuuming and lots of elbow grease every couple of weeks. I am not a perfectionist but do like to keep it a bit tidy. - Dashboard sprays: I really hate them as they make things feel greasy and fatty, and the last time they applied it it left permanent damage to the plastics (chemical reaction maybe)... Engine For the real freaks . Do not hose down the engine bay on an older car, as you won't be able to start it any more. I just use a microfiber cloth from time to time to wipe off most of the sand and inspect the pipes, hoses, and components for cracks or damage. Please do share your DIY tricks, hacks, and suggestions !

I’ll be going for the three J’s: Jay Kay from Jamiroquai: https://www.google.ae/amp/s/www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/exclusive-jay-kay-car-collection-auction/amp/ Tv host Jay Leno: https://www.cheatsheet.com/money-career/jay-lenos-car-collection.html/ Comedian Jerry Seinfeld: https://autowise.com/jerry-seinfeld-car-collection/

Probably burned his clutch too