COVID 19 compliant - Fewbie Morning Desert drive - Al Qudra South - 29 Jan 2021

[Jeepie]

This drive is organized in full compliance with the COVID19 guidelines. We expect every member that joins this drive to go through below information and and strictly follow these guidelines in order not to jeopardize someone's health, and to ensure we can keep organizing these drives safely.

 

MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions

 

MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: BAN POST

 

Two Way Radio Guidelines

• Every Offroader brings his own radio, programmed to the frequencies described in below advice topic.
• We will not share spare radios or program your radio on the drive. If you need assistance in programming the radio, post a topic on the Carnity website with your questions and we will help you out. 
• Make sure your radio is fully charged. It will be your only way of communication while driving.
• Before buying, please carefully read below advice so you are informed properly on which model / cost / shops...
• No radio = No drive. It is an essential tool and you should make sure you bring it on every drive and learn/practice how to use it.

 

MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

 

 

Meeting time:7:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point:   https://goo.gl/maps/X2xYKFLEWRqX1SQU6 

Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.

What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time:11.00 AM

 

End Point: (Depending on convoy performance) Solar Park or Last Exit

THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS DRIVE UNLESS YOU HAVE A COMPRESSOR. ANYONE ARRIVING AT THE DRIVE WITHOUT A COMPRESSOR, FLAG, PROPER SHOVEL AND DEFLATION KIT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE. ALL TOW POINTS WILL BE CHECKED BEFORE DEPARTURE. 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM.
• 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 will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS.
• Members without RSVP will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS.
• Please withdraw your RSVP, if you aren't joining, so your spot can be taken by others.
• Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month.

 

PLEASE RSVP THE BELOW CALENDAR EVENT 

 

 

[Abdul Rahman AK]

Very excitedly looking forward to driving with you @Jeepie, we have driven together before in @Ale Vallecchi drive where I have witnessed how passionate and supportive you were as a CF. Would be fun seeing you lead us through this time round.

I have driven before with @Shehab Alawadhi but read a lot about him and @Arman's entertaining talks when they are together, looking forward to have fun with you guy's.

I have @Rizwan Waheed my friend responsible of my being in this group and @Danish Mohammad who's become a good friend thanks to @Carnity, hope to make many more friends, ofcourse @Thomas Varghese is another friend Thanks to Carnity, not with us in this drive but look forward to driving with you soon.

Rest of the Team would be first time to drive with... excited to meet you all in the sand.

Stay safe and have a great week!

 

 

[Thomas Varghese]

2 minutes ago, Abdul Rahman Abdul Kader said:

Very excitedly looking forward to driving with you @Jeepie, we have driven together before in @Ale Vallecchi drive where I have witnessed how passionate and supportive you were as a CF. Would be fun seeing you lead us through this time round.

I have driven before with @Shehab Alawadhi but read a lot about him and @Arman's entertaining talks when they are together, looking forward to have fun with you guy's.

I have @Rizwan Waheed my friend responsible of my being in this group and @Danish Mohammad who's become a good friend thanks to @Carnity, hope to make many more friends, ofcourse @Thomas Varghese is another friend Thanks to Carnity, not with us in this drive but look forward to driving with you soon.

Rest of the Team would be first time to drive with... excited to meet you all in the sand.

Stay safe and have a great week!

 

 

 @Abdul Rahman Abdul Kader I have joined the coming friday drive with @Ale Vallecchi. Thanks for your kind words and considering me as your friend. 

I was at the garage with my Xterra when the RSVP opened. Unfortunately my car's axle came loose from the front differential and has destroyed the axle as well as the differential. Fortunately we got a replacement from Sajaa and it will come out of the garage tomorrow. 

Since the time I found out that the axle has come out from the differential I'm wondering how it happened. Any body in our forum can answer me on this? My conclusion is that the axle was already weak - possible as the car had done 600000 kms till date and I have no idea if the previous owner changed it before. Another possibility is I had forgotten to switch back from 4HI to 2H when the drive got over and I damaged the axle and differential by driving in 4HI on tarmac with speeds exceeding 130kms/hr. As per the manual I found that 4HI can be used on tarmac's but speed shouldn't exceed 100km/hr. It can create torsional forces more than what the axle can tolerate. There was a moment in the last friday's drive with @Wrangeld when the front hit the ground hard while coming down after a ridge crossing and from that moment I suspected something may have got damaged. The shock of the hard hit to the ground may have caused the axle to get dislodged from the differential slightly and my forgetting to switch from 4HI to 2H after the drive may have aggravated the injury already caused to the system. Or all 3 contributed to the damage. 

My advise to all of you after spending couple of thousands and looking like an idiot - PLEASE REVERT BACK TO 2H AS SOON AS THE DRIVE IS OVER.  

[Rizwan Waheed]

@Abdul Rahman Abdul Kader the only reason you being here is You. 

u made the right choice. 👍🤘@Thomas Varghese tough luck, could be any reason. since u mentioned its already 600k driven so if the maintenance is not regular, this could also be a reason. Thnk you fr the advise. 

 

see you all soon. 

cheers 😎

Edited January 24, 2021 by Rizwan Waheed

[Denizzalbayrak]

Hi @Jeepie,

Can you add me to waiting list please? Thanks

[Jeepie]

@Denizzalbayrak you are first on the waitlist

 

[VipinShetty]

Hi @Jeepie, I have pulled out my rsvp due to personal commitments. Next In line can take my place. 
thanks!

[Jeepie]

Thanks for letting me know. 

@Denizzalbayrak I added you to the drive,  please let me know if you still intend to come 

[Denizzalbayrak]

1 minute ago, Jeepie said:

Thanks for letting me know. 

@Denizzalbayrak I added you to the drive,  please let me know if you still intend to come 

Thanks @Jeepie, I will be there. 

[Francois Germishuys]

Hi @Jeepie if possible please add me to this drive, let me know thanks