Simon D

On 6/11/2023 at 6:06 PM, M.Seidam said:

Hearty congratulations dear Simon @Simon D . Very well deserved and earned promotion. Soon will support your own drives inshallah 👍👏🎉

Thanks @M.Seidam for teaching me a lot 🙏

On 6/11/2023 at 5:00 PM, Looper said:

Congratulations @Simon D it’s a well deserved promotion. 

Thanks @Looper

The only real way to protect your car from sand scratches is by installing a transparent film , 3M have this special protection film, that they will install on the front bumper , headlights, mirrors and half of the bonnet.

Another solution you can get from the accessories shops they can creat like a thick leather cover for the entire bonnet , even the lights will have a plastic transparent cover ( in saudi very common)  but veryyy noisy on the road .

Oh looks like we are gonna have some real fun tomorrow with such a capable convoy!!! 

Congratulations @Davie Chase , great news 👏 🥳

Congratulations @Looper  looking forward to drive umder your lead 👏 

I personally tried several sunglasses expensive and normal brands , polarised and non polarised. 

But the ones that i currently use are the ones from Decathlon i dont know the exact model but i have picked then for very high sunlight and polarised,  for me it was a game changer . 

I always felt there are 2 particular timings which are really annoying to drive ( without these sunglases ) . Just at the sun rise due to the sun blasting in my eyes and the second timing is within two hours from sunrise when the light angle reflects on the sand causes a mirage kindof effect which makes it harder to read the sand.

Thanks for bringing up this topic 

You can find most of the parts in dragon mart  i think (AB section)or building materials mall in warsan .

Happy birthday Sri,  🎂 🥳 🎉 

Congrats @premindra rajaram well deserved my friend. I am sure you are enjoying you upgraded driving skills as well as you will enjoy the new level of excitement 😃

cheers 🍻

Congratulations @Marketa Dobesova, you are a good driver. Well done and enjoy the new level of adrenaline 😁

@Jaro Tuzinsky congratulations my friend.... well done.

Although i feel bad to know that you are not a pajero guy any more 🤣

Enjoy the new level 😉

Thanks @Hisham Masaad for the thrilling drive . as always enjoying the company and sharing some laughs with some old friends make a good weekend start

see you all again soon in the sand soon

@Ale Vallecchi thank you for sharing with us these marvellous pictures and experience.  enjoy the rest of your trip.

On 4/26/2023 at 8:24 PM, Stumpy Paj said:

Always up for a challenge, 🥴  just wondering if anyone had any tips or tricks when doing them.

changed the transmission mount not long ago and it still looks ok.

8 minutes ago, Mohamad Anwer said:

😈😁

Please have mercy on the pajeros 😅

@Hisham Masaad count me in 😁

I dont think it will be an easy job to do it yourself as you need to support the engine wheight while replacing them.

As an advice change both engine mounts plus the transmission mount all thogether .  When the engine mount is broken the transmission mount will have to work extra by holding the weight of the engine as well. This will slash the life span of it.

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Personally i preferer Antarctica boots as they seal really well compared to Decathlon and others  , but you the laces is really annoying ,

my top preference is the Auto lacing system boots which are note really easy to find

5 hours ago, DP1011 said:

I will be visiting here today or tomorrow, For same reason! 😁

Will do a research online to get an idea of price range, 

Also one input i got from kailas was : Try to look for shoes with Zipper, which is more convenient to slip in. 

The zipper one is not really a good option , as the sand gets in easily. But i have kept a pair in the trunk when i am feeling too lazy ( for short unplanned trips in the desert)..😂

Happy birthday @Gaurav...  enjoy your new level in life 😂 😆. I hope it brings you excitement,  joy and success.

Cheers 🍻🥳 

Well done @Benjamin,  exceptional driver , always ready to help and willing to learn . I see you have a good recipe for success. 

Keep it up 🥳

@Ale Vallecchi looks like its gonna be an exciting experience. 

Have a safe and enjoyable journey. Cant wait to see the pictures 😁

Thanks @Brette  for the relaxing and enjoyable drive .

By 7:00 AM everyone was on site setting up their flags and deflating their tires. just before we started the briefing @Deepak Eswar reported a mechanical problem with his car's transfer box, which unfortunately prevented him from joining the drive. ( i hope its just a minor issue and you will be able to join the drive next week)

Immediately after the briefing as we got into the sand, everyone took their position in the convoy.

I can't say other than well done everyone as you all drove well. we didn't have any major issues during the drive  just a few minor refusals and some stuck which are totally normal. no need to feel ashamed or embarrassed about it as this is part of the learning process. We didn't even have to use the rope in any of the recoveries!!! 

It was a pleasure meeting you all  @Rk ram @Marketa Dobesova @nairanoopc @sohinik @christian @martin moody @Patrick @Simon D @Klaus Pedersen @Parliament  @Misha Puskar @Deepak Eswar 

I hope you enjoyed @Felix Obstbeing in the passenger this time  with @Marketa Dobesova i could tell that you have given her a few tricks in off-roading 😄

looking forward to see you all soon again .

cheers 🍻

Well done @Jona

@Islam Soliman unfortunately, i will have to drop out the drive due to some  work commitments. 

Have fun and see you next time everyone. 

Thanks

@Frederic unfortunately it seems i will be having a business trip next sunday that will prevent me from being part of the much awaited overlanding experiance 😢.

so i will drop my name from the going list and giving the opportunity to the other on the waiting list to enjoy this experiance .

Enjoy and have fun and get back safely everyone.