MAGNUM wrote:Dear waldemar I hope this found you well ,
1st I'd like to take the opportunity and welcome you aboard AD4x4
2nd : as an experience of recently joined off-roader ,I'd recommend the following ,
The gear which required (& set by ad4x4 rules) you must have :
1-Rated snatch strap (kinetic) .... From Ace /snatch strap + 2 rated shackles + heavy duty gloves = 250AED
2- 2 rated shackles
3-shovel ACE /~50AED
4-air compressor /ACE /TJM ... Both comes with 5 years warranty for ~600aed
5-base plate for jacking vehicle : I use a custom made double composite plates re-enforced with 2mm sheet metal (most members recommend a chopping board like the one u have in kitchen for cutting fruits and veggies)
6-first aid kit /ace if it's not already provided from the car manufacturer.
7-fire extinguisher /ace ~50aed
8-flag pole including flag /Ramy 4x4 / or you can custom make a plate to your spare tyre with a foldable fishing stick/or sucktion cup to the window from the dragon mall.
9-communication device /dragon mall Motorola Mt-777 for 200Aed / Amazon or eBay 1 pair of motorolla (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0072LAAM ... +waterprof) many options in this with different prices and models ... What ever u choose is great but make sure it's (400-470Mhz) not (100-170Mhz). Deflator from ARB is one that will keep going and going, and you will spend 3 times this buying multiple poorer quality ones and they are very accurate.
Best of luck ,
the first items for newbies are the above, then you can get snatch, shackles etc. radio is very improtant for safety but as Magnum says to reach the next level and start receiving upgrade signatures in the logbook you will need all of the above. Don't go crazy, you did the right thing, ask advice and we will help for sure, we have all been there at some point (although some older ones maybe can't remember).
Hello Guys
i was checking the radios and where to buy them. came across this post and i checked amazon. anyone here bought radio from amazon?. what happens if they hold it in the customs. will I be in trouble or they will just keep it with them?
urgent advices will be much appreciated.
regards
Rahman
Rahman
+971 55 543 8134, jushak.rahman@gmail.com
Land Cruiser Prado J150 LWB "An act of random kindness can change the world"
Far easier and quicker to go to Dragon Mart and buy from there. Cost is around 240 dhs. The lady will also program it for you. Do a search for Dragon Mart on the forum and you will get the shop number and also from memory a photo of the shop posted by Monty.
Actually I did the order already and the items are now being shipped. It could reach in 2 weeks. But I'm just concerned that the customs might come looking for me saying that I tried to import an illegal stuff. !!!
Rahman
+971 55 543 8134, jushak.rahman@gmail.com
Land Cruiser Prado J150 LWB "An act of random kindness can change the world"
Actually I did the order already and the items are now being shipped. It could reach in 2 weeks. But I'm just concerned that the customs might come looking for me saying that I tried to import an illegal stuff. !!!
If they find them, they will just take them away. You won't go to jail but you may lose your money....
I cannot say for definite but I have heard stories that if you go over the border to Oman and they see that you have radios they will just confiscate them. My guess is that it will be similar in terms of import. They will just take them from you.
