Introduction

[Sharky]

Hi,

New to this forum, which I came across accidentally looking for something else. and thought I would introduce myself first in the Landy section as I am a bit of a Landyphile.

Currently own two Disco DIIs (2001 & 2004) and a 1984 Defender 90 (all V8s) and am based in Dubai, UAE.

I do frequent weekend camping trips and usually a couple of long haul trips in excess of one week in the region. I have been living in and exploring the Arabian peninsula for almost 21 years.

Attached is a photo of my 2001 Disco that I use for the majority of my trips

2" OME lift
LR Expedition Roof Rack (with chequerplate added + tie down points)
EeziAwn Awning
Mantec Snorkel
Devon 4x4 Front Bumper + Steering Guard
Warn XD9000i winch
QT Diff Guards
CDL
ARB front and rear lockers

My last long trip was down to the point where Oman meets Yemen and Saudi Arabia N19E52, some details on my website here

http://www.angelfire.com/trek/discovery_2/2007/con01.html

Looking forward to reading some good adventures here and passing on information for anyone travelling through this part of the world

Cheers

Sharky

 

[stevenmd]

Welcome to the portal!:rally_guys:

Steven
(aka roverX)

 

[DaktariEd]

Sharky,
Welcome to ExPo.
That second photo out in the desert is just great.
What a neat desert to explore!
:sombrero:
Ed

 

[Scott Brady]

Welcome!

I look forward to reading more about your adventures.

 

[LexusAllTerrain]

Very nice lady you have there!:friday:

Welcome and let the pictures fly!:box:

 

[mountainpete]

Welcome to ExPo

I've always been intrigued by UAE. Maybe one day I'll have an opportunity visit.

 

[Andrew Walcker]

Welcome to Expo! Great looking Disco:exclaim:

 

[gillti]

Welcome:26_16_2:

 

[Sharky]

Thanks for the complements guys

Another confluence trip that I completed last year is covered here

http://www.angelfire.com/trek/discovery_2/2006/con01.html

enjoy

 

[Icewalker]

Welcome aboard - great to have another Landy fanatic on the forum :wavey:

Nice looking Disco. The UAE is definitely on my list of places to visit. I was supposed to go to Dubai last year but my company decided to send one of the guys based in Europe instead.

Jeff

 

[Andrew Walcker]

Hey Sharky, post up a pic of your 90 w/some information.

 

[Sharky]

Hi Andrew,

Couple of pics as requested

1984 Defender 90
3.9EFI motor (From a Range Rover)
Steering Guard
QT Diff Guards
Disco I seats
Scorpion Racing corner bumpers at the rear
Two fuel tanks
Roll Cage

Basically a fun machine, too thirsty to take on long hauls

 

[SuperSoniC_110]

another desert rat

cool collection of Landies :sunflower

 

[flyingwil]

Sweet Rovers! Awesome pictures too. This may be a dumb question but how come there is no foot prints or tire tracks in this picture?

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[Sharky]

Sweet Rovers! Awesome pictures too. This may be a dumb question but how come there is no foot prints or tire tracks in this picture?

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I tread lightly

Not sure why they don't show I usually try and avoid footprints by walking back up on my tracks and looping round to photograph my vehicles in order to avoid footprints

Another shot of my 90