NEW/FEWBIE+INTER DRIVE FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2015

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  • May 24, 2015 at 12:56 pm #2344

    Day and date : Friday, the 29th of MAY 2015
    Drive Type : NEWBIE,FEWBIE,INTER DRIVE , 2/3 separate Convoys, depending on the total number of registrations.

    [map]25.16659,55.8261(Meeting Point)[/map]
    Meeting Point : Khatam intersection on underpass 3 on the Sharjah Kalba Road.
    Meeting Point Co-Ordinates :
    Lat/Lon hddd.ddddd = N25.16668 E55.82608
    Lat/Lon hddd.mm.mmm = N25 10.001 E55 49.565
    Meeting Time : 15:30Hrs.
    Drive Start: 15:45 Hrs.
    Drive Route: Al Khatam to Badayer
    Drive Terrain: soft & tricky dunes
    Duration: 2.30-3.00 hours approx.

    Checklist:-
    a) Ensure your 4 x 4 vehicle is in perfect condition and with enough fuel.
    b) Carry an auto air compressor with you and ensure itโ€™s in working condition.
    b) Compatible Radio is mandatory
    c) Carry all necessary offroad gears, in good condition.
    d) Carry enough water / refreshments / re-hydration drinks for self & co-passenger(s).
    e) Please ensure that your vehicle’s Fuel Tank is full
    f)Make sure that your spare tyre is in workable condition.
    g) your vehicle must have front and rear tow points.

    If you or your vehicle does not comply any of above, there is always a next time, kindly plan your weekend elsewhere.

    Please read the following and register for the drive:-
    Equipments that one needs to carry for offroading
    Rules Of The Trip
    Dubai Offroaders – Disclaimer

    May 24, 2015 at 6:04 pm #33111

    :yesss:

    b) Carry an auto air compressor with you and ensure itโ€™s in working condition. – i don’t have a/c. Can I do without it?

    May 25, 2015 at 4:41 am #33117
    quote BAIKE:

    :yesss:

    b) Carry an auto air compressor with you and ensure itโ€™s in working condition. – i don’t have a/c. Can I do without it?

    Hi Denis, yes you can drive with us without an air compressor but this route we never know where we will finish as it is dependant on convoy performance. The best thing to do would be to pop out and grab an air compressor from ACE or Dragon Mart just to be safe.

    If we reach badayer or 2nd December then we will have access to air refill service. :thanks:

    May 25, 2015 at 5:05 am #33118

    Insha Allah i will join.. My first drive with my FJ and DO..

    May 25, 2015 at 5:23 am #33119
    quote DuncanField:

    quote BAIKE:

    :yesss:

    b) Carry an auto air compressor with you and ensure itโ€™s in working condition. – i don’t have a/c. Can I do without it?

    Hi Denis, yes you can drive with us without an air compressor but this route we never know where we will finish as it is dependant on convoy performance. The best thing to do would be to pop out and grab an air compressor from ACE or Dragon Mart just to be safe.

    If we reach badayer or 2nd December then we will have access to air refill service. :thanks:

    quote Pbencini:

    I bought a dual compressor from dragonamrt a few weeks ago and has already stopped working. ๐Ÿ™
    The wires insulation has melted in places under the black cover. I separated the wires but it still doesn’t work. Could it be I need new wires put in as well as perhaps a new switch (as well as a new little black plastic box switch)? ๐Ÿ˜•

    If so is it worth it – and where could i go to get this looked at?

    or is it simply my fault for expecting more from dragon mart. #-o

    “Buy cheap and buy twice” – in my case 3 times in one year! :-\

    :thanks:

    Yesterday i was in DM, there is too many different a/c. I was confused which is better.
    Can someone advise me model and specification? (photo if you have) Please.

    Thanks in advance.

    May 25, 2015 at 6:12 am #33121

    Hi Denis,

    Some people are lucky with compressors from Dragon Mart, but some are not. Please buy a branded compressor from ACE. Even if it’s a compact one – which may take longer to inflate – it’s worth the trouble and investment.

    If you can afford it, go for a Bushranger. Fills up fast and – I think – it’s covered by warranty.

    BTW, please tell me how the 2.7L engine performs on the drive. I’m considering a Hilux pickup as an offroad toy and your feedback will be valuable.

    Cheers,
    Sreejith

    May 25, 2015 at 6:38 am #33122
    quote Sreejith Chengazhassery:

    Hi Denis,

    Some people are lucky with compressors from Dragon Mart, but some are not. Please buy a branded compressor from ACE. Even if it’s a compact one – which may take longer to inflate – it’s worth the trouble and investment.

    If you can afford it, go for a Bushranger. Fills up fast and – I think – it’s covered by warranty.

    :thanks:

    quote Sreejith Chengazhassery:

    BTW, please tell me how the 2.7L engine performs on the drive. I’m considering a Hilux pickup as an offroad toy and your feedback will be valuable.

    Cheers,
    Sreejith

    I didn’t try it in a desert.
    We will see in this friday, Insha’Allah.

    May 26, 2015 at 6:39 am #33134

    Yellow Hat – air – compressor

    http://www.tjm.com.au/en-oceania/product/tjm-portable-compressor
    495 AED

    What do you think regarding specification?

    May 26, 2015 at 7:23 am #33135

    I vouch for the dragon mart Air Compressor, its 1/3 the cost of the ones at ACE.

    I’ve been using mine for 3-1/2 years

    Ultimately the choice is yours.

    May 26, 2015 at 12:08 pm #33138

    Dear,

    I would also recommend the Dragon Market one. Take the Red one with one cylinder and 160 L/min air flow.
    It more than enough for the beginning and is even a Test Winner on a german webpage comparing a dozen compressors.
    It tops the other compressors in 7 Categories out of 16.
    http://svs-schneider.de/098-107_Kompressoren.pdf

    You will find it at shop EBG 03 for 220 AED.

    Anonymous
    May 26, 2015 at 2:43 pm #33141

    Hi Faheem. I’m still trying to complete all my tasks before Friday. Hopefully will register for this drive. Can’t miss it :drive:

    May 26, 2015 at 3:58 pm #33142
    quote duli:

    Hi Faheem. I’m still trying to complete all my tasks before Friday. Hopefully will register for this drive. Can’t miss it :drive:

    :ymhug: :ymhug:

    May 27, 2015 at 10:16 am #33147

    Red Camel from the Dragonmart AED250 and performes quite well

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