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TVM

Member Since: 18 May 2016
Location: Dubai
Posts: 35

First Drive

Took the truck out for a drive as the weather is good now. First impression is very good. Air down to 15Psi and high range. Needs to get used to get the right momentum. Its a completely different feeling compared to Automatic SUVs. Totally different from the Nissan Patrol(Y61) that I'm more familiar with. More drives required and looking forward to weekends

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Cheers TVM

11th Oct 2016 1:44pm

Mash

Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
Location: Guernsey
Posts: 1674

Looks great

90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............

11th Oct 2016 3:27pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7873

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

Looks great fun! Are you allowed to just drive anywhere? James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers

11th Oct 2016 4:53pm

YOLO110

Member Since: 14 Feb 2015
Location: Perth Oz and Stansted UK
Posts: 1633

Looks great in those big red dunes!

Like the 'sand flag' mounted at the rear

In Oz, most peeps put them on the front bullbar, which is more distracting. What tyres are fitted btw? YOLO... You Only Live Once...

11th Oct 2016 10:08pm

bm52

Member Since: 04 Apr 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 2189

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Havana

um, why the sand flag? sorry, never driven in a desert

11th Oct 2016 10:48pm

YOLO110

Member Since: 14 Feb 2015
Location: Perth Oz and Stansted UK
Posts: 1633

The 'Sand Flag' is there to make vehicles hidden behind adjoining sand dunes, easier to see.

There have been many cases of guys running into each other as they approach the same sand dune from opposite directions at high speed and not seeing each others vehicle until too late! YOLO... You Only Live Once...

12th Oct 2016 3:26am

Theater

Member Since: 27 Sep 2010
Location: Pisa Italy
Posts: 514

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Galway Green

Very nice !!!

Marco

Defender 110 "SW" SE Galway Green MY 2009
Ex Defender 90 "SW" S Santorini Black MY 2010

12th Oct 2016 9:24am

TVM

Member Since: 18 May 2016
Location: Dubai
Posts: 35

Thanks Guys

As mentioned by YOLO flags are required to avoid running into each other from two ends of a dune or incase you are bogged down, to warn others. Very useful.

Tyres are 235/85/R16 BFG KO2 A/T.

You are allowed to drive anywhere in the desert as long as its not private property.

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Cheers TVM

12th Oct 2016 1:26pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7873

You have a great playground then!

Any modifications planned? James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers

12th Oct 2016 1:35pm

TVM

Member Since: 18 May 2016
Location: Dubai
Posts: 35

Plenty when the weather is good.

Want to keep it stock as much as possible. Been reading the forum and you can have a big list. don't know how to prioritize the mods.

Photos during a drive with my Nissan Patrol

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cheers
TVM

12th Oct 2016 1:47pm

alpacaman

Member Since: 07 Mar 2016
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 160

Looks awesome. I'm in Dubai for the next few weeks on a contract and would love to get out into the desert (no Defender with me unfortunately). Is there anywhere you could recommend?

15th Oct 2016 12:07pm

TVM

Member Since: 18 May 2016
Location: Dubai
Posts: 35

Hi

Try "Arabian Adventures" desert drive. They are part of Emirates Group and have sunset drives. Starts at around 3-4pm and finishes at around 10pm with dinner at a camp in the desert.

There are many who offers desert drives, but Arabian Adventures are the best

Cheers TVM

16th Oct 2016 6:57am

alpacaman

Member Since: 07 Mar 2016
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 160

Thanks!

16th Oct 2016 4:41pm

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