ABSOLUTE NEWBIE Morning Desert Drive - Al Qudra Dubai - 19 Feb 2021

[Cale Hugill]

Hi,

1) Jeep Wrangler 2017 (White) 3.6

2) No off-roading experience

3) Yes, both front and rear towpoints.

[Srikumar]

Thanks @Shynil Hashim, yes a front and rear tow point is a mandatory requirement. Do keep us informed and you can let us know by tomorrow morning. 

[Srikumar]

As we are less than 24 hours from the start of the drive, here is a brief of what we plan to do tomorrow:

PREPARATION FOR THE DRIVE AND WHAT TO EXPECT

1) Please ensure that you reach the meeting point on time, i.e., 7:00 AM sharp. A little early would be better, but done be late.  Also, ensure that you have tow points at the front and rear.

2) All first timers with Carnity need to ensure that they have gone through the Newbie briefing Video :

 

3)  The senior members on tomorrow's drive would be  @Tamas Hoffmann,  @Nabil Bishara and myself.

4) We will be using Carnity Channel 1 tomorrow. (446.00625 Mhz). The instructions to program the radio are provided in the below post. Please ensure that you have a fully charged and programmed radio before the drive. If you are a first timer with Carnity we shall provide you with a spare radio for this drive. 

5) All traction controls, ABS and Air bags need to be switched off. While turning off traction control is mandatory, its ok if you are unable to turn off the Airbags for this drive. Traction Control, ABS and Airbags can be disabled by a button or by pulling the fuse. Incase of any queries you can always ask me or the senior members before the drive or better still, post your queries on this drive post and we would assist. 

6) You will need a pressure gauge, deflator and compressor as a minimum. 

7) For highway tyres you can deflate to 15 psi. Those who have AT tyres, you can deflate to 13 psi. 

😎 Feel free to ask questions at any time. 

9) Convoy Numbering will be posted later today. 

We shall be starting the drive on some flat tracks and would build up the pace from there depending on the convoy response. We will be driving for about 3.5 hours practicing driving in sand, proper steering control, crossing some dunes, and getting you and your vehicle more familiarized with the desert.

By 11:00 am we will be heading out towards the Qudra Parking.

 

COVID PRECUATIONS

As the number of cases are increasing its very important that we minimize personal interactions. So once you reach the meeting point, park your cars at sufficient distance from each other. Always wear your masks while stepping out of your cars. Drivers will be responsible for the compliance of their passengers as well.

[Daniel Rodas]

On 2/17/2021 at 11:36 AM, Daniel Rodas said:

Thanks @Srikumar, will reconfirm shortly.

 

Hi @Srikumar, thanks for the heads up, I fixed the rear tow point today. Cheers!

 

[Srikumar]

Convoy Numbering 

1. Srikumar - Cherokee XJ

2. Shousha - Jeep Wranger

3.  Vivi Sebastian - Jimny

4. Ishraque Ahammed - Ford Explorer

5. Prajupramod - LC V6

6. danferrub - Pajero LWB

7. Nabil - Wrangler

8. Kassem Zaiter - Pajero SWB

9.  Cale Hugill - Wrangler

10. Daniel Rodas - RAM 1500

11. Azfar Aboobakar - Wrangler

12. Fabien - LC 76

13. Tamas Hoffman - Pajero LWB 

 

See you at the meeting point on or before 7:00 AM

[prajupramod]

@Srikumar - Thank you. A quick query - Should I lock the centre differential on the LC from the start? 

[Srikumar]

@prajupramod there will be no need to run with difflocks on for tomorrow's drive. You can drive it on 4High

[Dwain Fernandes]

Hi, I have RSVP for this drive but have no clue if am on the list ? 

[Gaurav]

2 minutes ago, Dwain Fernandes said:

Hi, I have RSVP for this drive but have no clue if am on the list ? 

If you RSVP late yesterday or just now better call Srikumar and check. 055 9567471.

[Srikumar]

16 minutes ago, Dwain Fernandes said:

Hi, I have RSVP for this drive but have no clue if am on the list ? 

@Dwain Fernandes you must have RSVPed post 9 pm. I shall add you on the list. See you at the meeting point on or before 7 AM