Niki Posted November 6, 2020 Report Share Posted November 6, 2020 Hi all Am a new member and recently purchased a new 2021 spec FJ cruiser that I am desperately trying to get through the 1k miles run in period excited to join the beginner sessions and would welcome fellow FJ owners recommendations/guidance/warnings. I am keen to ‘explore’ the desert vs dune bashing or extreme off-roading... looking forward to start my journey with you all. thanks niki 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederic Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 8 hours ago, Niki Patel said: Hi all Am a new member and recently purchased a new 2021 spec FJ cruiser that I am desperately trying to get through the 1k miles run in period excited to join the beginner sessions and would welcome fellow FJ owners recommendations/guidance/warnings. I am keen to ‘explore’ the desert vs dune bashing or extreme off-roading... looking forward to start my journey with you all. thanks niki Welcome to Carnity Offroad Club @Niki Patel ! We have weekly drives for all levels. When joining us for the first time you can book into the Absolute Newbie drive which is being posted every Sunday. You can do this by clicking on the calendar event, and then clicking on "Going". That will make sure you are on the RSVP list and further information about that drive will be announced. 3 1 1 "Go as far as you can see; once you get there, you'll be able to see further." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Seidam Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 9 hours ago, Niki Patel said: Hi all Am a new member and recently purchased a new 2021 spec FJ cruiser that I am desperately trying to get through the 1k miles run in period excited to join the beginner sessions and would welcome fellow FJ owners recommendations/guidance/warnings. I am keen to ‘explore’ the desert vs dune bashing or extreme off-roading... looking forward to start my journey with you all. thanks niki @Niki Patel Welcome to the offroad club in @Carnity 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahab Shamaa Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 Hey @Niki Patel, Welcome to the club! It’s funny, I read your post on the FJ Cruiser Forum, and I was planning to respond to you and invite you to the Carnity Club, but you found the club on your own and beat me to it 😀 In any event, congratulations on your purchase. The Land Rover is a great car, but the FJ is the queen of the desert (I can see my fellow Jeepers frowning 😂). Yours is really nice, and I particularly love the big screen infotainment system. As an FJC owner myself (daily driver), my advice would be for you to view the videos and threads aimed at newbies on the Carnity site. They are very informative. Secondly, learn all you can about your car. How to put it in 4 low/4 high and how to turn off traction control and anti slip control. Also, learn how to engage the A-trac; it works like magic. I’ve seen demos where people who are stuck, engage the A-trac, exit the FJC and let the car get unstuck itself without intervention from the driver 😳 Finally, enjoy your car and Carnity; you’re in for a lot of great learning and loads of fun 😀 See you soon on the sand! Ahab 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niki Posted November 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 Hey Ahab! Thank you so much for this welcome and guidance.. exactly what I needed. Love that FJ forum community and so happy to have found this group for fellow UAE owners. mines also a daily driver and weekend toy (once I complete the 1k miles running in ) I’ll prioritize going through the forum vids etc as recommended. I played with 4high at the hidden beach ... I’ll look to find a safe place to practice low and atrac ... amazing to hear how effective it can be in the dessert. I hope we get to join a drive together soon.. once I get confident and through the intros. lots to learn from this forum so will keep myself busy today 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahab Shamaa Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 16 minutes ago, Niki Patel said: Hey Ahab! Thank you so much for this welcome and guidance.. exactly what I needed. Love that FJ forum community and so happy to have found this group for fellow UAE owners. mines also a daily driver and weekend toy (once I complete the 1k miles running in ) I’ll prioritize going through the forum vids etc as recommended. I played with 4high at the hidden beach ... I’ll look to find a safe place to practice low and atrac ... amazing to hear how effective it can be in the dessert. I hope we get to join a drive together soon.. once I get confident and through the intros. lots to learn from this forum so will keep myself busy today Sure bro! I’m a newbie myself 😀 I’m sure we’ll run into each other on a future drive real soon. Cheers! Ahab 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topgear Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 Hello @Niki Patel welcome to the club and I’m reaching out to say hello as a fellow FJ driver join the drives. It’s really helpful and most importantly fun. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niki Posted November 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 Many thanks and I am waiting for Sunday to register on the newbie first and then get in as many weekly rides as I can. Really look forward to meeting you on the dunes and again appreciate the welcome! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahimdad Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 @Niki Patel. Welcome to Carnity. From what I read about your idea of off-roading you're in the right place. We as a community believe in sharing our knowledge so that some day you can use this knowledge to enlighten and engage newer members. We do not believe in bashing your vehicle as unlike some other clubs we do not own a garage where we can repair your vehicle and charge you for it. We believe in safe off-roading for all. You should take advantage and go through the newbie brief and other useful threads posted by seniors who care about your safety and the safety of your vehicle. FJ is a very very capable off-roader and I'm sure once you learn and perfect your skills you'll be able to participate in the many adventures we have in store for you. @Ahab Shamaa if Land Cruiser is the King of the desert, than definitely FJ (Fatimah Jassim) is the queen of the desert. 😉😜 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahab Shamaa Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 Well said @Rahimdad😀 We’ve all built up these drives so much for @Niki Patel , that he’s gonna want to skip this work week and move directly to Friday to join the Absolute Newbie Drive 😂 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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