Morning Intermediate Desert Drive - Al Salamat Loops (Al Ain) - Abu Dhabi - 29 Mar 2025

[Looper]

DRIVE PLAN

In May 2023 I joined a drive by @Asif Hussain. It was a next level drive, one that I keep reminiscing about every time thoughts of an adrenaline rush filled drive comes to mind. I might not make full justice the way Asif Bhai did to the track but will attempt to match the fun quotient as much as possible.

Request all members who will participate to install Garmin Tread app on your phone and set up with your credentials. I will share a group drive code at the start of the drive and will request all participants to join the group drive. This will help us to track all members in the convoy should there be any break in the convoy.

Please ensure that you exit the group drive after you have finished the drive.

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:  Intermediate and above
• When: 29 Mar 2025, Saturday
• Meeting time: 6:45 AM (we will leave at 7:00 am)
• Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/q7F7boRYZthgm3Yf6
• Approximate finish time: 9:30AM
• 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.

MANDATORY OFF-ROAD GEAR:

• Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge
• Compressor
• Walkie-talkie radio
• Off-road flag
• 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 Friday
• 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 BELOW CALENDAR

 

[Looper]

@Gertjan looks like you haven’t driven for a long time with Carnity. I would therefore advise you to start at Fewbie or Fewbie Plus to restart the driving adventures.

[Gertjan]

Hi @Looper, I should be fine. If you insist I will go on standby for the Badar trip. Regards

 

[Looper]

We'll be on Ch 2

[Beide Worku]

Good morning guys. My car is still acting up — this time cooling issue. I noticed the coolant level was very low when I stopped to refuel, possibly a radiator leak. Filled it up but still low when I stopped for the last refuel. It doesn’t give me the confidence to continue, so I’ll head back to avoid a repeat of the last incident. You guys enjoy. 

[Andrew John Melvill]

Hi all, thanks for the short for me drive! I tried Mitsubishi in Al Ain but they were out of stock, picked up a new air filter while i was there. Called my mechanic in Dubai and he is trying to source a MAF sensor for me. Now waiting on the news. Hope I can get it fixed and make the drive with Vanessa tomorrow. 

Hope you all had a fantastic morning! 

[Aser]

Thank you @Looper for adjusting the level of the drive and patience !

I'll try to find time to learn to edit the insta360 videos...

It was a blast! Really a challenge for a couple of us doing this high speed loops around properly for the first time.

My legs were shaking a bit but after the first stop I gained confidence and enjoyed the rest of it 😅

I hope to see you tomorrow @Andrew John Melvill

Great company and good drive @Ishak and @nithish468

[Aser]

little loop...

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHyi1amTFvD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Edited March 29, 2025 by Aser
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