Joseph Raju

I am sharing mine past experience of using non GCC spec vehicle here in UAE.

I had a Europe spec Car which provided by my company. Unfortunately I damaged the front bumper and bumper bracket. Mine insurance was agency repair so I went to Authorized Dealer workshop for the repair and the new bumper which is GCC spec is not suitable with my car. Appearance is same but the mounting points are different.

This happened because the production of Europe spec is from Slovakia and GCC spec is from Korea.  So sometimes GCC spec spare parts will not suitable for other spec vehicles otherwise both should produced and assembled from same region. I heard that some American and GCC spec models are from same region, in that case I think this will not be an issue.

And also maximum temperature capacity of automobile components will be different in each spec. For example consider the maximum operation temperature of a component is 100 degree Celsius in 27 degree Celsius (ambient atmosphere temperature). When the ambient atmosphere temperature increases (in case of UAE around 47 degree) the operation temperature also tends to increase and sometimes it will exceed the maximum thermal capacity of the component and led to the failure of the component. In case of same region production I think this will be ok.

So in my humble opinion those American vehicles which produced from same GCC vehicles will be good.

The drive was really amazing and really enjoyed it. Thank you @Shaaz Shafor guiding us in this wonderful drive.

@ASAD. your tire pop out helps us to understand how to do the puncture repair during the drives. It was really helpful.

For me this drive is a lesson how to control the vehicle on ridge driving. Everyone perform very well. We only have few stuck and refusals.

Thank you @Looper for your support throughout the drive and @Tom B for the marvelous sweep.

@Vinod Damodaran really happy to hear that your tire is Ok. Sometimes like this will happen during drives, I already faced a similar situation before and had to leave the convoy. The support of Carnity members are superb. 
 

Confirmed 

Congratulations @varunmehndiratta

Really Wonderful drive @Islam Soliman . It was not only a drive but a physical exercise too. Shoveling Shoveling .............

Thank you @Charlie  @Vanessa8580 for the support throughout the drive.

As warned it was a drive to test our skills, control, recovery, communication, patients and team work and I think all done very well.

Looking forward to join similar technical drives.

Posted some photos of the drive in Gallery.

Thank you @Chaitanya D for the wonderful drive. It was a complete drive with sightseeing, refusals, stuck and learning. Really enjoyed it. 

The convoy was blessed with good drivers and cars. 

Posted some photos in Gallary.

Congratulations @Quresh Pajero. Will see in Fewbie drives🙂

7 minutes ago, Waqar Sarwar said:

@Hisham Masaad I was looking to join this drive and at 7pm when the notification is received in the WhatsApp group, the drive was already full. What's the best way to ensure I don't miss future drives? 

Yes true. The drive become full within seconds

Thank you @Gaurav for the amazing drive. Really enjoyed it. 
Very few refusals and everyone drove very well.

@Abdul Basit Khan Good to hear that your vehicle is Ok. I also faced similar situation in my first newbie drive. Carnity Members are really helpful and always ready to support.

Thank you @Foxtrot Oscar for the Amazing drive. 
What a Climate!!
As predicted the weather was Windy and dusty but still we had a good moments in Desert.

First I thought drive will not happen but the Courage and Skill of Marshal  made it possible

Thank you @Looper, @Thomas Vargheseand @Pacific for your guidances and support in refusals and stuck. 
Thank you all participants for the amazing and wonderful drive

I am also confirmed Fridays afternoon drive. Waiting for mine first fewbie drive with  @Foxtrot Oscar and @Thomas Varghese

Thank you for your support and cooperation

Thank you very much.

We will keep your suggestions in our mind while checking the vehicle. I also think this one is well taken care.

Any recommended workshop for inspecting vehicle in dubai @Frederic

Hi Guys,

My friend is looking to buy a pajero 1998 model swb for off-roading and normal use. Is it worth suggesting or there is any issues know for this car ? Asking price is 13k for the one he found it has  full option with diff lock.

I think if there is a option of exit at late night (like before 12am or 1am) I can also join

May be other persons also.

Thank you for including mine name in the convoy list.

But I can't also camp full night so its better to give mine space to another person. 😰

Hi @Chaitanya D. I also removing mine RSVP and kindly put me in waiting list because I consider this is my second drive. Planning to attend the full day newbie drive on 24th December. 

I am also not planning to camp because of the next day drive.

Waiting for your opinion

Thank you @Vanessa8580 for the marvelous and exciting drive. 

 

14 hours ago, Vanessa8580 said:

@Rob Soughton @Tareq Al Turq @Tom B @Quresh Motiwala and @Joseph Raju 

I have added you to my drive on Saturday morning. Please confirm your attendance.

@Juzer Gandhi I can see you didn't do a drive yet in the club so you will have to sign in for an Absolute newbie drive first on Friday morning. 

Confirming my attendance 👍

Thank you @Vanessa8580 for the awesome drive.

it was really a memorable one

Hello

Sorry I can’t make it today

i will not reach at meeting time

Thank you @Islam Soliman, @Davie Chase, @MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ and all other team members who joined today’s wonderful trip for your guidance, support and patience.

I reached home safely and doing good

@Islam Soliman It was a great pleasure to drive with you. Today I have learned a lot by doing mistakes. Thank you for correcting me and guide me. Through out the trip you helped me a lot to recover from many stucks. I am extremely thankful for the recovery of my vehicle when it faces some issues

@Davie Chase I know my vehicle burned your hand. Sorry for that. Your technical knowledge and guidance is awesome. Thank you for your support and guidance through out the trip and especially at the end of the trip.

@MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ What I am thinking without you and your support still I will be in the desert😁. You are today’s gadget person. What all tools required everything will be there with you . Thank you for taking care of me till last even after prayers.

and all the members, Thank you for your support and patience. It was really nice to have a trip with you all. 
My car is in workshop now. Definitely I will be back with more energy and enthusiasm 

👍

Hi @Foxtrot Oscar

My vehicle engine got some problem today. Not working perfectly. So I can’t make tomorrow’s afternoon drive. 
 

6 hours ago, Foxtrot Oscar said:

Good afternoon fellow adventurers,

Can the following please confirm 100% that they are to attend - 

@Wade Pat2 @Daniel Rodas @Mohammed Mansoor @salah2u @Gertjan @Pacific @Alexanderrr @Goh Peng @AlexM @luis mantecon @Brendan White @Joseph Raju

As the waitlist is currently

1. @Niki (1st drive)
2. @Zed (2nd drive)
3. @Anna Dillon(2nd drive)

Thank you all  

Confirmed 

I checked with a technician who works in Nissan Service Center. According to him for 2006 vehicle the Engine rpm will cut at 5500.

New Patrol vehicles only need to tune for rpm cut off.

So I think mine is in stock condition