Varun Mehndiratta Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Drive Plan Drive is being planned as a follow up to same theme FB+ drive organized couple of weeks back. It was a drive full of action and adventure. With Intermediate level, we plan to go much more higher and much more faster. Ambition to spend as much time as we can at an elevation of 200mtr above sea level, hence, the theme Checkpoint 200. See you all at Area 53, as we get set to explore some of the highest of dunes, sharpest of ridges and sweetest of bowls in Sharjah. General Overview 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 Ban from Carnity Off-road Club Two Way Radio Guidelines Drive Details Level: Intermediate & above. When: 18th September 2022 Sunday Meeting time: 5:30 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions). Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/JkhE9hDwve8mkkU99 Type of Car: Any 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: 9:30 AM 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. 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 on below calendar 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP1011 Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 @varunmehndiratta - Managed to get through the fastest fingers first round,🤩 lol, Looking forward to this action filled Sunday ! 3 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaibhav Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 @DP1011 , Deepak wrangler jeep power on Sunday 2 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Varun Mehndiratta Posted September 12, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 12, 2022 Dear Sand Sailors Thanks for RSVPing for the drive. Believe @DP1011 , Deepak wrangler has already summed up how fast the slots went through - really appreciate the response and i am hoping we will be as swift during the drive as well Area 53 is one of my fav GOTO place when in need for that additional adrenaline shot. Dunes in Sweihan are surely higher. However, its the shape and irregular contours of the dunes that brings out that mixed/confused sense of accomplishment and humility at same time, after every drive in this area. With 5 days to go for this drive, lets get to the business.. This terrain is going to demand some clear ground rules and preparation. So, lets be sure about the same before we land up at meeting point on sunday. To put things in perspective, Faya's highest point is 223mtr above sea level and plan here is to spend most of our time 200mtr above sea level - so it will be like climbing Big Red & Faya over and over again, at a fast pace. a.) This area demands exceptional Radio communication skills. One miss communication and the whole convoy can be stuck for a long haul. So, please make sure you are very comfortable managing radio. 1. No Radio = No Drive. 2. No sufficient battery in radio = No drive 3. Missed communication and we might have to exit the driver. I am sure you all appreciate that safety is paramount. b.) Unless fully convinced about yours and your vehicle's climbing ability, avoid passengers for this drive. Keep the vehicle light and your mind free of any distractions. I can assure you, this is not a drive which passengers will cherish. c.) Please make sure your vehicle is in perfect shape. You will need all the power that it possess through this drive. d.) Ensure you have all your off-roading gears in perfect condition. e.) Coming back after a long break from sand - in general my advice is always to go for FB+ or FB drive, before going ahead for Int. drive. Ofcourse, this is just a recommendation based on experience. f.) Above all you need to ensure that you are fully rested for the drive. So, plan all parties for friday (not saturday night) 😀 Another, key element - based on my experience in this area, i am not going to extend the convoy size on this drive. We have 8 drivers on WL, so please ensure that if your plan changes or you are not sure about your plans, please update the RSVP well in time - lets ensure we don't lose a slot while we have a long WL.. Thanks for your understanding. @Vaibhav @ASAD. @Ahmad Shaker @Charbel @Waqas Parvez @Fabien Monleau @James Thorn @Imteeaz @Morshedi @DP1011 , Deepak wrangler @Looper WL (not in any order) : @Mohamad Anwer @Gok Krish @Simon Dawood @MMansoor @Zixuan Huang - Charlie @Anoop Nair @Daniel Rodas @Daniel Yang Looking forward to see you all this sunday. Have a nice week ahead. 10 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waqas Parvez Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 @varunmehndiratta thanks for the heads up looking forward @ASAD.its time to show the wrangler boyz what pradoz can do @Rob H we miss you 🙂 (its not a competition) 🙂 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 (edited) Repping the toyota prado crew is something i love to do @Waqas Parvez, but unfortunately party Saturday night means I wont be fresh for the challenge this time round. Trust you prado boys will fly the toyota flag!!! (ps, of course not a race or competition, but keep those jeep boys in check) Edited September 13, 2022 by Rob S 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varun Mehndiratta Posted September 13, 2022 Author Share Posted September 13, 2022 19 minutes ago, Waqas Parvez said: @varunmehndiratta thanks for the heads up looking forward @ASAD.its time to show the wrangler boyz what pradoz can do @Rob H we miss you 🙂 (its not a competition) 🙂 Hahahah this drive is all about driver skill all these vehicles are well capable of treading through this treacherous terrain (or atleast that’s what @Carnity wants me to say .. keeping unconscious bias aside 😃😃) Important note - plz ensure you have all you need to keep your vehicle electronics in check - traction control, ABS, air bags etc … I know it’s intermediate drive and by this time you all are supposed to know these, still experience suggest ppl at times miss out on these criticaL elements so just a piece of caution. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASAD. Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Waqas Parvez said: @varunmehndiratta thanks for the heads up looking forward @ASAD.its time to show the wrangler boyz what pradoz can do @Rob H we miss you 🙂 (its not a competition) 🙂 Haha lot of jeepers on the drive list this time, might as well let them do their thing. We need to make a pact with our siblings (other toyotas) & cousins (Nissans) 😂 On a serious note, idea is to have max fun in the safest way possible. @varunmehndiratta thanks for the prep talk. Cant wait for the drive to start. 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morshedi Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 I have been in this drive before in F+, and I know why @varunmehndiratta wrote those ground rules 😬😁 i have nothing to say! but I’m bringing 2 shovels 😅🤣 2 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon D Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Come on guys you have to have a pajero on this drive.!!!! It wont be as exciting 😔 I am sure@Mohamad Anwer agrees with me 🤣. P.s i have 2 shovels 🤣 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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