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Yes, there were coins instead of a 4WD selector shift, I don't think coins will help in the middle of the desert. BTW @sertac Dubizzle does have short link at bottom as well. https://tnydu.biz/DOybZj

I've used them in the past while off-roading in rocks. They are useful as long as you have the right surface and your car has the correct Jack points. But they are super dangerous we had to make sure nobody came close the car since they could easily be tipped on the side and the use of Jack stands is a must. I agree with you. There's times where I had to dig because the floor jack won't even fit when recovering vehicles with a pop out, I can only imagine having a bottle Jack would make things even worse. Specially for low clearance vehicles like xterras, pajeros, Pathfinders etc. Pretty much anything that is not a Jeep. I can remember one year ago a Pathfinder had a popout in a very difficult angle in the middle of a ditch, I took us more than an hour to fix the pop out and recover the vehicle out of the ditch I'm sure @Emmanuel remembers this.

This is well fabricated and a good idea. Just be aware of the fact that in the desert most likely you’ll need to be able to insert the jack from weird angles and have very limited space. That will create issues for a bottle jack I am afraid. Secondly, once you reach higher levels on the off-road ranking, you will be fixing pop-outs on other vehicles too, so your tailormade solution won’t work anymore.

Congratulations @Ale Vallecchi...very well deserved, so happy for you, you are highly skilled...

I would recommend the JZX 2 ton Jack as it has a wider base which would give better stability. Plus you can get it with the swivel neck. DM is just like any other shopping mall and I have been there recently and it's hardly crowded. If you still have apprehensions you could call the store and ask him to deliver it to you outside DM. I am sure they would do it.

Welcome to Carnity ! Most of these things you will only find in Dragon Mart. See the advice below:

Congrats, well deserved @Lorenzo Candelpergher Enjoy the new challenges. see you soon in sand 😇

Thanks dude, its been very long time see you on my same drive. Its may be because now you don't interested on newbies drives right 😉 keep going dude 👍

Congrats, well deserved @Xaf Enjoy the new challenges. see you soon in sand 😇

Congrats, well deserved @Nacho Enjoy the new challenges. see you soon in sand 😇

Unfortunately it's a 2WD model.

@Frederic I've signed up for the Qudra drive and exited this one to create room for anyone else.

Great tips as usual on this thread from all the experienced people. Kudos. Well we all know the fun part being in the drives for some time, but you all have done more for sure and you know very well what it takes to get out from a difficult situation. That's what matters and probably it gets more serious and comes with more responsibility that you progress in the experience. I am telling this after seeing few difficult situations where we all as a convoy group came out on road well in time . Great learning 👍

Congratulations

Congratulations

Congratulations. Well deserved. 🏜️

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Congratulations @Xaf. Well deserved

Thanks @Gaurav, for the constant leadership, and thanks to the whole Carmity team, particularly the Marshals @Rahimdad for introducing me to the Club and inspiring me to pursue desert offroading, @Srikumar for my baptism as an absolute newbie (that first experience is what makes you come back), @Frederic for his constant and invaluable technical advice, and @Emmanuelfor testing me severely with my first unforgettable Fewbie drive (since that drive my girlfriend has preferred to stay home 😅). I also wish to thank some of the guys (and girl) with whom I have been sharing a similar off-roading growing path: @Xaf, @Shamil, @Wrangeld, @Jeepie, @Javier M and @Brette driving with you has both helped and challenged me to learn from each of your individual set of skills, allowing me to adapt and improve my own style. I cannot mention the whole community here, but surely I am grateful to all those with whom I have been driving: every time we go out, at any level of off-roading, it's a very valuable learning experience. I have grown to appreciate this unique community of people (off-roaders is just a small part of what all of us are), which I believe is unique in the UAE for its warmth and sense of collectivity. The way for all of us is forward, and I am happy to be heading forward with all of you.

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Hi @Frederic Thanks for that really, but I must appologize this time since i have to cancel the drive due to some unexpected change in my schedule, so you can add someone elce who is on the waiting list. In any case regardign your questions, I red COVID precautions and saw the video Radio and offroad flag will be ready for next drive And i drive Pajero 3,5l 2016 five doors, all tow points are in perfect conditions. I appologize one more time and hope to meet you next friday. Cheers

I totally missed that. Than it is useless.

Congrats, well deserved @Foxtrot Oscar Enjoy the new challenges. see you soon in sand 😇

Congrats, well deserved @Jolly Abraham Enjoy the new challenges. see you soon in sand 😇

Congratulations @Nacho for reaching the fewbie level with Carnity Offroad club. Based on your last newbie drive you have demonstrated skills required deserving this new offroad rank. Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Once you have all the required off-road gear, you are most welcome to join the fewbie level drives with Carnity Off-road club. P.S. Trip lead might deny your participation if you don't have required off-road gear. Fewbie: Number of drives 10 (16 Newbie + Fewbie drives) Level of drives Willingness to learn + Enthusiasm + Basic dune reading Off-road gear Flag, deflator, tire gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio, compressor. Drive teamwork Observe recovery from a safe distance and offer help when needed Drive posting/joining Join newbie and fewbie level of drives only Forum participation Active participation on forum. Share drive experience + feedback on forum and pictures in gallery Forum participation and helping with community spirit is recommended for faster upgrades at all levels.

thank you so much @Anish S appreciated, i hope to see you soon around in a drive bro.

Good job @Michael sammy. Very much deserved. See you soon out there.

Well done and Congrats @Shiju Manuel

@Frederic @Brette @Ale Vallecchi For the amazing drive & leadership..... Simply amazing.... @Yousef Alimadadi tks for helping me out with the effective quick fix of my dancing flag pole......

Great leadership today Fred! It was a pleasure to join your drive, as always. Brit had a great time as copilot again too.

Congrats @Xaf. Very happy for you and truly well deserved.

Hi Ale, congrats. I would like to take this opportunity for all the drivers to have a moment and realise what is possible with a stock car. Ale's car is a stock FJ cruiser, correct me if I am wrong @Ale Vallecchi. I know Ale's driving style, we are a bit like Yin and Yang, good cop/ bad cop, Laurel and Hardy, how you want to call it. Where I am aggressive and push it, chases somebody's rear bumper, push a bit harder till the rev limiter, Ale is delicate, Italian scenery with style and romance, with fair and style. And still, he achieves the same, only his car is stock, mine is modified. After the drives, I am pushing back my bumpers in place, unfolding my license plate, Ale is inflating his tires and drives back home. You are a good driver and every time when we go a bit rough, I respect it what you do with your FJ cruiser. Yes, I loose you sometimes in my back mirror, but I don't ask for it anymore, because I know you'll find me back :). This is a show of respect to your driving style. Xaf

Congratulations @Nacho. Well done.

Congrats

Congrats @Xaf and happy birthday !!!!!

Congratulations Xaf, nice birthday present.😃 and well deserved

@Ale Vallecchi so, so deserved a promotion. I am delighted for you with this totally deserved moment. It's been a privilege to drive with you since we started on our journey. You've always been an example and so supportive. And.. once again. Thanks for the rescue this weekend.

Congrats @Xaf👏🏻

Congrats...well done @Ale Vallecchi

congrats @Ale Vallecchi

Congratulations 👏🎉👏 @Xaf

Thank you so much @Gaurav and @Frederic.....looking forward to learn from all of you....

Congratulations

I need your expertise regarding the pros and cons of Renault Duster 2015 2.0L A/T. Thank you very much

@Barry or an ex mechanic maybe?! lol... lets have some beers with shawarma..

No disagreement here. The CVTs can run high miles but there are a lot of complaints about them failing at low miles. I guess it just depends if you like gambling.

for the record, my 2012 qashqai has 260k km (bought it brand new ) and it never had a problem with the gearbox. Sometimes i think its better to have a CVT because of the vehicle's purpose.

I will surely consider your insights @shadow79. so can you suggest other option for me bro?

Thank you very much for the in depth advice @Barry

The Duster is a Romanian car built by a company called Dacia. For the MENA market it is rebranded as a Renault because the majority of people won’t buy a car if they think it’s Romanian. The French badge adds a bit of flair. Engines are from the Renault range, along with the suspension. Mostly Clio parts. The running gear is Nissan. If you can, avoid CVT versions. Google Nissan CVT problems and you’ll see. It is a cheap and cheerful car and parts are available. A problem can be finding a mechanic to work on it. Most of the mechanics here, if it isn’t Japanese, they aren’t interested. But it is an incredibly simple, basic car with not much to go wrong. The 4WD version is competent on rough roads, if a little harsh, but it’s not the sort of car you want to take dune bashing unless you want to spend serious money modifying it. All in all, it’s a pretty reliable car but because it’s so simple, it can feel bland and uninspiring. I wouldn’t say no to owning one myself but it would be purely white goods, there would be no real love in the relationship.