Morning Fewbie Plus Desert Drive - G Force Max - 2nd Dec Cafe - Sharjah - 10 Mar 2024

[Looper]

DRIVE PLAN

CAUTION: DO NOT JOIN THE DRIVE IF YOU CANNOT FACE SUSTAINED G FORCE AND DO NOT BRING PASSENGERS WHO CANNOT FACE SUSTAINED G FORCES.

g-force is a force acting on a body as a result of acceleration or gravity, In this drive we will test the limits of our capability to endure g-force; starting at 2nd December Cafe in Nazwa and end it near Big Red - Badayer.  We will do countless short small but intense sidees thought our drive testing our endurance.

There is a high likelihood of motion sickness for passengers as they wont be able comprehend where we are going, as it occurs when one's brain can't make sense of information sent from their eyes, ears and body and they will feel queasy.

IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE THAT EVERYTHING IN YOUR CAR IS PROPERLY SECURED

GENERAL OVERVIEW

We request every member that joins this drive to go through the information below and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette and responsibilities.

MUST READ AND COMPLY

• Environmental Policy
• Offroad Flag Guideline
• Two Way Radio Guideline
• Off road Driving Etiquettes
• Emergency details for all off roaders
• Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities

DRIVE DETAILS

Level:  Fewbie Plus and above
When: 10 March 2024, Sunday
Meeting time:  7:00 AM - Sharp (we will start the drive at 7:00 so be present earlier to that time)
Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oruTNyEgbbGL3zwu5
Approximate finish time: 10:00 AM
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, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn.

RECOMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR:

• Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge
• Compressor (MANDATORY)
• Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY)
• Off-road flag (MANDATORY)
• Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles
• First-aid kit
• Fire extinguisher.

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Saturday - 12 PM.
• If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once anyone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list.
• RSVP will close a day prior to preparing a convoy list.
• Latecomers will be returned - Without any exceptions.
• Members without RSVP will be returned - 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 THE CALENDAR

[Looper]

Heads up: the UAE met department forecasts heavy to very heavy rains for the weekend, and all roads leading to the valleys and mountains will remain closed and fines announced. We will monitor the situation and update on the drive by Saturday afternoon.

[Looper]

@Rafey Hashmi, @Deepak Eswar, @Gautam Banka, @Mahmoud Taha, @Anoop Nair, @Rk ram, @Gary F, @Marek_was003, @Robk, @Zulfikhar Naiyar, @george charbel, @Emanuel, @Fabien Monleau, @Ranjan Das 

It is not as bad as I thought it would be, and for the time being seems like we dodged the bullet. It is always better be cautious than sorry. We will perhaps have a G Force "Light" tomorrow than "Max" version, so I have added all the enthusiasts that have joined the drive till now. Won't mind some last-minute dropouts in case something crops up for you.

We will see how we do it in the desert tomorrow and go about doing it accordingly. Not all needs to be planned, sometimes unplanned is better than planned. The tracks might seem stiff on the top but soft underneath, so please be extra cautious. Also please make sure that you have tied down everything and nothing is loose inside your car. If it permits us to do what I think we want to do, then please be wary of the motion sickness - just in case.

We will tackle G Force on Channel 2 (looper's constant) and in the following convoy order:

 

[Rafey Hashmi]

Hey Looper, will sit this one out. See you soon

[Deepak Eswar]

49 minutes ago, Looper said:

@Rafey Hashmi, @Deepak Eswar, @Gautam Banka, @Mahmoud Taha, @Anoop Nair, @Rk ram, @Gary F, @Marek_was003, @Robk, @Zulfikhar Naiyar, @george charbel, @Emanuel, @Fabien Monleau, @Ranjan Das 

It is not as bad as I thought it would be, and for the time being seems like we dodged the bullet. It is always better be cautious than sorry. We will perhaps have a G Force "Light" tomorrow than "Max" version, so I have added all the enthusiasts that have joined the drive till now. Won't mind some last-minute dropouts in case something crops up for you.

We will see how we do it in the desert tomorrow and go about doing it accordingly. Not all needs to be planned, sometimes unplanned is better than planned. The tracks might seem stiff on the top but soft underneath, so please be extra cautious. Also please make sure that you have tied down everything and nothing is loose inside your car. If it permits us to do what I think we want to do, then please be wary of the motion sickness - just in case.

We will tackle G Force on Channel 2 (looper's constant) and in the following convoy order:

Hi Gowtham, Thank you and look forward. 

[Gary F]

Will give it another few hours see if our house floods as its getting close at the moment, I may need to drop.

 

Update @Looper I’m out

Edited March 9 by Gary F
Update

[Gautam Banka]

Will quit for this drive. Still feel unsafe to drive after the heavy downpour. 

[Anoop Nair]

@Looper I will sit this one out as getting out of the community is still an issue.

[Ranjan Das]

Thanks Gautam @Looper for the wonderful Sunday morning drive - the short but intense sprint at times felt like incarnation of madmax. Thoroughly enjoyed the drive. Thanks
 

@Deepak Eswar, @Rk ram, @Marek_was003, @Robk, @Zulfikhar Naiyar, @Emanuel, @Fabien Monleau, @Mahmoud Taha it was nice meeting and driving with you gentlemen. Thanks for the company.

[Rk ram]

super fasst and thrilling.... with plenty of loops from @looper .....

thank you for the lovely drive @Looper ...also @Ranjan Das and @Fabien Monleau....

had lot of fun with the lovely weather... thank you whole team for the company.....

looking forward for ... more.

Edited March 11 by Rk ram