Jefy

I will farm my own garden, this means to relocate to an area where this is possible. Where?, not sure yet.

My own experience, Honda Civic 6th Generation

4 hours ago, Frederic said:

* Volkwagen Golf MK2

 

I agree, but the simple version, not the GTI or G60

 It is fucking awesome.

Super Safari...

Just now, J J said:

Buy a PS Plus membership , there are some good games you get free every month . This month there is an Uncharted collection ( 3 games of the series ) free 

And Dirt 2.0 !!

Lets be correct and take the correct source.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html
 

Co for Corona

Vi for Virus

D for Disease

19 for 2019

Bought a PS4 few weeks ago and it keeps me quiet. 
 

Bought COD, but thats not my cup of tea, the guys online are too good.

Now I am playing GT Sport, doing the skills to earn free cars.

Also playing The last of us, also not bad.

If we didn’t have the curfew, I would never have bought it.

Before I started I would say FJ Cruiser

I like watches, especially mechanical watches. I like the engineering of this watch, it is just amazing.

To come back to your question, this is a philosophical question that I can't answer. I can't imagine how it is to have so much money available to treat myself witch such kind of artwork on my wrist.

During this time I would probably inject capital in healthcare, knowledge and research. I would organise conference-calls to discuss how we'll regain social life after such crisis. 

Or, when I achieved such status that I can afford such thing, will I be very greedy? Will I only be busy with which stocks and properties I can buy cheap as possible so I can gain my portfolio when the market goes up again?

Can't answer your question. 

When the lockdown is over, it doesn’t mean the virus is gone. I will be very cautious visiting public gatherings.

The first thing I will do when the condition permits, is visiting friends and family.

20 minutes ago, desertdude said:

I hear ya man. I know the airline industry is one of the hit hardest in this situation along with other tourist and travel related industries. All my Safari buds also have been sitting at home for almost a month now. Future is unpredictable and life as we know it is on hold.

But hang in there and keep your spirits up. 

Look at it as a time to stop from ones busy life and smell the flowers. Learn a new skill you've always wanted to but never had the time. Start or finish DIY projects. Fly a few virtual long hail flights

Me personally have gotten back to my music production after 2 years. Nothing kills time better than sitting in front of your computer and jammin' while making some tunes for hours!

Anyways as long as you have your health and family. It's not that bad. A lot of people right now are doing a lot worse and would kill to be in the position we are right now.

Cheers

I bought myself a ps4, last console I had was a ps2.

Somebody else at home is now “accidentally” walking in front of the tv. 🧘🏻‍♂️😑

Sorry guys, I am not creative or talkative these days, due to the situation. Moved in 2017 to the UAE. First 2 years I had no car, rented a Yaris when needed and later I used Udrive or Ekar. Not being a daily driver due to work, don’t need to drive to work, they are picking me up and dropping off home for duty.

I like sportcars, thats my thing. When I rented a Mustang and they flashed me after 10 minutes, I was sure it will not be a sportcar in Dubai for me. Looking for a car that I could utilize as much as possible, so I ended up with a 4 x 4. A choice of practicality.

Friends took me out to the desert, I came home with a very big smile and big eyes like a kid. My fiancé that time asked me, wow what happened? You really look amazed/ happy!

That was the moment I start searching for a club, and here I am. 

Thanks for confirmation, Motionx is not available anymore for new users.

Will start digging in Gaia now. Yeah, have something to keep me occupied for next hour.

🤣

5 minutes ago, Xaf said:

I am using MotionX, wanted to test a setup with sharing live location with other MotionX users. 

Trying to download the app on my wife's phone, seems that the app is not available anymore.

Can please somebody try to search for it in the store? And if possible, which country settings do you have in your account?

I think MotionX stopped supporting the GPS version. They are now focussing on other fields, like sleep pattern tracking.

Please correct me if I am wrong.

I am using MotionX, wanted to test a setup with sharing live location with other MotionX users. 

Trying to download the app on my wife's phone, seems that the app is not available anymore.

Can please somebody try to search for it in the store? And if possible, which country settings do you have in your account?

Educative day, didn’t expect this. I didn’t expect this from the club to be honest. Looking forward to the next training day.

I feel I have a long way to go, good feedback from Gaurav. 
 

Short feedback (trying to stay as much as possible from social media these days.)

1 hour ago, Barry said:

No danger of me getting any time off. As long as there are vehicles on the road I will have to work. Wife is currently working from home and I’m out working every day so it kind of makes her working at home pointless. I get the feeling there is no planning or method to any of this, it’s just futile gestures to appease the panicked masses. 

It does make sense. 
 

If she catches it from somebody at work, she can give it to you and you can spread it at your work.

Don’t stay home for yourself, but for the other people and specially for the first line workers like doctors!!!!!

Guys in another group went to the desert, were sent away by the police.

Show the correct attitude, example to others. The UAE is a small community, specially the off-roaders. If you go with a group, your name will be quickly spread amongst each other.

2 hours ago, Srikumar said:

@Denizzalbayrak you can get the medical kit in any pharmacy. 

Buy a package of Panadol and add this to your kit.

“If you attend the drive, the profile that has signed up, that driver has to drive”

4 minutes ago, Salarios said:

@Xaf thank you for taking the time to write such thoughtful and valid comments. These are serious words of wisdom that every driver should adhere to. 

The Y62 does indeed have considerably higher running costs, but the thrill of a V8 400hp engine packaged in luxury justifies it in my humble opinion. @Gaurav can attest to the joy of riding it as he drove up the Maleha mountain with it on Friday. I have a [fake] defender back home (more on that later), and have no worries on damaging it while offroading since running costs are much lower, but sometimes I feel like I'm driving a farm tractor. I'll let people with more experience comment on striking that perfect balance between comfort/power versus running costs. 

Anyway, a few points to mention: 

- I had the bumper changed yesterday (thanks @Chaitanya D for the contact details of Mohammad), and also installed the bash plate painted matte black to match the car, and a new LED light: 

The bash plate is connected to the chasis, and should theoretically absorb the forces better. 

Before doing this, I visited these guys, and considered metal front and rear bumpers along with Smittybilt winch:  

They were asking 3,600 for the front, and 2,200 for the back, plus 2,800 for the 12k winch. But because of three reasons I decided against it : a) The bumpers are made of aluminum and recovery points can not be attached to the bumpers; b) RTA approval is questionable for the bumpers and c) the winch is attached not to the chasis but to a cross bar which is held to the chasis with three bolts on each side. And that front cross bar is not strong enough to with-hold the strong forces of a winch. I spoke to multiple shops that confirmed the Y62 by design is not suited for a winch like a cruiser. 

Just to comment on @Srikumar's valid statement about additional wear and tear, and of course this is true, but my experience is that some cars are built tougher than others. Cruisers and patrols are built like tanks and can withstand that offroad abuse much better than entry level 4x4's. But of course the approach/break-over/departure angles need to be improved. 

 

Can we make/ add this info into another thread? So people can find it easier in the future? This is valuable information.

Just now, Xaf said:

Can we make/ add this info into another thread? So people can find it easier in the future? This is valuable information.

Ow it is already done! Oops

- Crude oil prices sank the most since the Gulf war + Saudi Arabia increases export to drive dow prices
- Trump's European travel ban
- The number Covid-19 cases climbed sharply over the week
- and a few more things

@adil

I have the Kings, but only one setting, not for fast or slow. In generally, on road i choose soft (comfort) and offroad stiff (more control).

I think you should start from the middle and then adjust it to your preference.

@Salarios Congratulations with your upgrade. Your car looks awesome in my opinion, nice black stealth look with aggressive wheels.

Bumpers
@Salarios and @Chaitanya D, because you are both changing bumpers/ body, try to think a few steps ahead. Do I want to continue with this hobby and do I maybe need other things in the future? As an example, LED lights or a winch maybe? You don't have to do everything at once, but when you are modifying your bumper, I would also think about where you can mount a LED bar/ spots. When the time comes that you want to mount LED lights, you'll have a gap/ space/ bar for that.

I've learned in this region that you have to think by yourself and give them a plan/ design what you like. The work they deliver is often good, as long you give them a detailed concept.

As a technique, you can visit different workshops, ask them an opinion what they can do for you. Sometimes they come with ideas you've never thought about. Go home, think a few days about it, put the best of all ideas together and go the one that was offering you the best price. Try to get a bit more off that price if possible.

One thing I have experienced, the more you bargain, the least in priority your work will be done.

Tires
I am not into the Nissan Y62's, regarding choosing a new tire, I recommend that you both go through the Y62 fora, to see what is possible regarding different offsets and tire sizes. 
https://www.patrol4x4.com/threads/biggest-tyre-stock-car.285785/

2 minutes ago, Xaf said:

 

Tires
I am not into the Nissan Y62's, regarding choosing a new tire, I recommend that you both go through the Y62 fora, to see what is possible regarding different offsets and tire sizes. 
https://www.patrol4x4.com/threads/biggest-tyre-stock-car.285785/

 

 

 

@Salarios

I know you already have new wheels and tires, but still I recommend to go through the discussion on the forum, it might help you with other modifications like another UCA or suspension lift.