Wrangeld Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Join us to explore Al Qudra Desert to find what's beyond Qudra lakes And learn the art of offroading in a versatile playground for your first off-road adventure. You will learn to self-drive your vehicle from experts having decades of off-roading experience in the UAE. This area offers a good mix of playable long set of dunes and broad ridges to practise your off-road skills slowly but surely. Drive is open for all 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD vehicles having 8-10 inches of ground clearance and (MANDATORY) Front and rear tow hooks (MANDATORY) What you'll learn: Introduction to off-roading. Desert driving basics and etiquette. Desert driving tips, techniques, myth and best practices. Off-road and safety gear familiarization and recovery procedures. Vehicle orientation, risk analysis, deflation and outdoor safety advice. First time with Carnity Off-road Club: Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Year. Do you have any prior off-road experience? Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / eyelets. Why should I join? We will teach you how to self-drive off-road safely and learn the best offroad driving and recovery techniques. If you have already driven in sand before then you can learn more from experts having decades of offroading experience in the UAE. This area offers a good mix of playable long set of dunes and broad ridge to test your off-road control. Can my vehicle do this ? This drive is open for all 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD vehicle having 8-10 inches of ground clearance and front and rear tow hooks. If in doubt please first announce your questions on the drive thread so we can advise you further. Any stock 4x4/4WD are most welcome, you don't need any vehicle modifications. Can I bring passengers ? Yes of course, but if you are absolute new to offroading it is better to drive alone first to avoid any distractions. Learn More About: Carnity Off-road Club STRICTLY: For ABSOLUTE NEWBIE who are driving for the first time with Carnity. MUST READ AND CLICK TOTALLY AGREE ON THE BELOW COVID19 PRECAUTIONS TOPIC MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Drive Details Level: Only for "ABSOLUTE NEWBIES" or first timer with Carnity Off-Road Club When: 25 Dec 2020, Friday. Meeting time: 06:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/BYd56qA2tCUPTSCy9 Type of Car: Any 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance. What to bring along: Tire deflator, pressure gauge and compressor, Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 10:00 AM End Point: Qudra Parking LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 12 new members only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 5PM. If the RSVP is full and you wish to join, please mention your name on the drive thread to add on the waiting list Latecomers or members who are not on the RSVP will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS. Please cancel you RSVP if you cannot make it, so your spot can be taken by others. Please RSVP on below calendar: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangeld Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 @Rowi Elsaid @rajeev chaubey @Dodi Syahdar Thanks for signing up to the Absolute Newbie drive with Carnity on Friday Morning in Al Qudra. Rowi - can you tell us a little more about your Jeep - Year, model etc Rajeev - with your JGC you need to be sure you can turn off all the electronics (kill switch) and that there are no low hanging body parts (like spoilers) that might get caught in the sand. It's a complete beast that you have but the electonics sometimes make it a beast to drive. Dodi - is the Raptor modified in any way? If there is a sport bumper probably best to remove this before you come. On all the vehicles, we need to be sure you have accessible tow points that are in good condition. Please make sure you view the videos on the site and in the thread. I will expect that you have that information in your heads before we start. You'll alsol need to have a deflator and guage for the tires. Radios I will bring for everyone as it's your first drives. See you soon in the sand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajeev chaubey Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 hi @Wrangeld is the Kill switch absolute necessity. i dont have it my car and more importantly i am an absolute newbie as suggested by trip name. I will check for low hanging elements though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangeld Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 57 minutes ago, rajeev chaubey said: hi @Wrangeld is the Kill switch absolute necessity. i dont have it my car and more importantly i am an absolute newbie as suggested by trip name. I will check for low hanging elements though. Kill switch not essential, but you must be able to turn off EPS & ABS. Otherwise you will struggle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajeev chaubey Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 (edited) @Wrangeld @Gaurav i cant find any manual over-ride to EPS and ABS. If this is absolute must then i need to drop out (you can sense the newbie apprehension) Edited December 24, 2020 by rajeev chaubey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaurav Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 13 minutes ago, rajeev chaubey said: ok, i will check and update @Brette can you please advise what is bare minimum essential for AN drive for JGC? 1 1 Let's root for each other & watch each other grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangeld Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 @Osvaldo Porto @camel dxb @Pag00 Thanks for signing up to the Absolute Newbie drive with Carnity on Friday Morning in Al Qudra. Osvaldo - can you tell us a little more about your Jeep - Any modifciations? Please check the tow points front and back Camel DXB - which engine in there in your Pajero? Any previous off road experience? Pag00 - I Cayenne!! We need to be sure of the clearance of the car above the sand. It has a claimed 9 inch clearance, so for a beginners drive like this should be enough. Please take a look at spoilers and mud flaps that are lower as these WILL be at risk in a desert drive. I don't ever want to dissuade anyone from driving with us on an Absolute Newbie drive, but I do want to be sure that you understand the risks because the Cayenne is not your average 'Off Roader'. We venture quite deep into the desert even on a drive like this. We also need to be sure we can get access to tow points both front and rear (even more critical with a vehicle like so we can help you get out of trouble). The same for everone else, we need to be sure you have accessible tow points that are in good condition. Please make sure you view the videos on the site and in the thread. I will expect that you have that information in your heads before we start. You'll alsol need to have a deflator and guage for the tires. Radios I will bring for everyone as it's your first drives. See you soon in the sand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osvaldo Porto Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 @Wrangeld Good day! I hope this message finds you well. I have tow points in front and back, Wheels 17x9 and compressor. Please let me know if you need any additional details. Looking forward for our drive! Best Regards, Osvaldo 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangeld Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 13 hours ago, rajeev chaubey said: @Wrangeld @Gaurav i cant find any manual over-ride to EPS and ABS. If this is absolute must then i need to drop out (you can sense the newbie apprehension) Hi Rajeev Don't drop out. We have JGC drivers in the club and will have a solution for you before the drive. Our concern is just to make sure that we can enable you to drive and have fun. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangeld Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 Hi @rajeev chaubeychaubey just checked with our resident JGC expert. He said once you put it into sand mode, and if we take out the airbag fuse, you're good to go. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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