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Congrats @Chaitanya D ! Your drive attendance over the last two months has been record breaking, to the point i even wonder if you actually live in a tent nearby our most taken tracks 😅 Well deserved buddy ! Be ready for the next set of challenges and have fun taking them on !

Congrats @Vanessa8580. Your continuous support on all the drives and especially on the Newbie drives is something that we all and including the Newbies very much appreciate. Keep up the awesome work and we now look forward to you leading drives.

Congrats @Vanessa8580 ! As we all have seen in the club, reaching this level has very little to do with fast pace driving or climbing Faya (which you have done anyways), but ALL about the community aspect of supporting the entire club which you have done enormously over the last months when the club has grown in this fast pace. The patience and maturity required to help out supporting on Absolute Newbie drives, the positive spirit and smile you bring to every drive, and the role model you are for aspiring Pajero LWB owners that see you effortlessly taking that Big Blue through the dunes have brought this promotion. Now the next challenges await. No doubt you will master them with the same approach !

Congrats Doc, heard very good reviews of your driving skills. You seem to be doing the max number of drives amongst all of us each month and that has shown in the pace at which you have grown. Look forward to seeing you take up more responsibility within the club to help groom the next batch of offroaders.

Hi @Lisa Pemberton small items shouldn’t be loose , try arrange them in small box and these in turn in bigger one and secure it by straps , bungee cord , ... etc radio squeez it press fit in the ashtray place , for your vehicle I think can be in cup holder .

For 2010 Xterra you should be very careful about Strawberry Milkshake of Death. Radiator have a weak point that breaks and transmission and engine oil got mixes. Which kills the transmission and sometimes the engine. This issue solved after 2011 models. How you can protect yourself from this is changing the radiator with the code number of new model. Just google ''Strawberry Milkshake of Death Xterra'' There are tones of information.

Well done @Mukundan Nair for finding a working solution and coming back to post a copy here for everyone's future reference. THIS IS THE TRUE COMMUNITY SPIRIT. 👏 Rather than just sitting and complaining Xterra forum is not informative here as not many BOTHER to come back and contribute with the working solution, once their problem is resolved.

Hi , Seems it was a stuck relay, did the self diagnose. In the engine bay on left side you can find the relay box. It was relays No:7 &9. removed them cleaned and gave a tap. Reinstalled them and the issue is resolved. Not sure though what has caused it in the first place and hoping it wont repeat. Thanks for the inputs @Gaurav @Mohamed Seidam & ABS kill switch not yet installed, is it really necessary? Below are steps on how to do the self diagnose (without a tool) and the flash code chart, might help someone out later.. " If the engine starts when there is something wrong with the 4WD system, the 4WD warning lamp turns ON or flickers in the combination meter. When the system functions properly, the warning lamp turns ON when the ignition switch is turned to “ON”, and it turns OFF after engine starts. To locate the cause of a problem, start the self-diagnosis function. The 4WD warning lamp in the combination meter will indicate the problem area by flickering according to the self-diagnostic results. Refer to DLN-59, "DTC Index". Diagnostic Procedure (A/T models) 1. Warm up engine. 2. Turn ignition switch “ON” and “OFF” at least twice, and then turn ignition switch “OFF”. 3. Move A/T selector lever to “P” position. 4. Turn 4WD shift switch to “2WD” position. 5. Turn ignition switch “ON”. (Do not start engine.) 6. 4WD warning lamp should turn ON. If 4WD warning lamp does not turn ON, refer to DLN-72, "Diagnosis Procedure". 7. Move A/T selector lever to “R” position. 8. Turn 4WD shift switch to “2WD”, “4H” and “2WD” in order. 9. Move A/T selector lever to “P” position. 10. Turn 4WD shift switch to “4H”, “2WD” and “4H” in order. 11. Move A/T selector lever to “N” position. 12. Turn 4WD shift switch to “2WD” position. 13. Move A/T selector lever to “P” position. 14. Read the flickering of 4WD warning lamp.

Congratulations @Chaitanya D for reaching the Advance Level with Carnity Offroad Club. Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Please make sure your Carnity user profile is always updated with all the latest Emergency contact details. P.S. Trip lead might deny your participation if you don't have required off-road gear. ADVANCE Carnity Benefits Off-road Certification with rank and skills achieved Join any drive in “Manage” tab even when drive is full Carnity Contribution Committed to drive with Carnity off-road club only Lead/Support: 3 drives or more per month at least Forum contribution to earn Carnity points Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 10 drives are required for Advance promotion along with mandatory attendance to leaders lead drives. (Promotion will be based on Marshal / Crew feedback.) What you'll learn Advance GPS and navigational skills Route planning, back tracking, safe exits Technical and extreme recoveries Learn to lead on medium to tall dunes How to avoid or lead through technical dunes Fast pace extreme desert driving (optional) Skills required Meticulous planning and preparation Ready for new challenges or unexpected situations Leadership skills to always put the team before yourself Car Worthiness Capable 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle High profile tires Off-road gear required Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor, tool kit, rated recovery rope and 2 rated shackles, GPS, Floor jack and jack board, tire repair kit, tool box, tie-down straps, fluids. Drive teamwork Lead Fewbie or Intermediate drive under Marshal supervision Learn to scale drive level as per convoy response Support in training offroaders at all levels Drive Joining All Levels Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Congratulations @Vanessa8580 for reaching the Advance Level with Carnity Offroad Club. Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Please make sure your Carnity user profile is always updated with all the latest Emergency contact details. P.S. Trip lead might deny your participation if you don't have required off-road gear. ADVANCE Carnity Benefits Off-road Certification with rank and skills achieved Join any drive in “Manage” tab even when drive is full Carnity Contribution Committed to drive with Carnity off-road club only Lead/Support: 3 drives or more per month at least Forum contribution to earn Carnity points Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 10 drives are required for Advance promotion along with mandatory attendance to leaders lead drives. (Promotion will be based on Marshal / Crew feedback.) What you'll learn Advance GPS and navigational skills Route planning, back tracking, safe exits Technical and extreme recoveries Learn to lead on medium to tall dunes How to avoid or lead through technical dunes Fast pace extreme desert driving (optional) Skills required Meticulous planning and preparation Ready for new challenges or unexpected situations Leadership skills to always put the team before yourself Car Worthiness Capable 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle High profile tires Off-road gear required Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor, tool kit, rated recovery rope and 2 rated shackles, GPS, Floor jack and jack board, tire repair kit, tool box, tie-down straps, fluids. Drive teamwork Lead Fewbie or Intermediate drive under Marshal supervision Learn to scale drive level as per convoy response Support in training offroaders at all levels Drive Joining All Levels Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Thanks @Kalahari. Infact driving with you and all buddies @Brette @Najeeb Mohammed, @Febin Frederic, @Jolly Abraham, @J J, @Shiju Manuel, @Anish S, @Tbone , @Jun Zamora ( sorry if I missed many more names) has been a very pleasant experience. Definitely look forward to drive more with you all! Thank you @Wrangeld. Yes changing the car has brought in a positive change , as I drive more carefree now with more confidence. Your guidance in many drives I attended with you has also been a excellent learning . One of the best parts has been your drive briefings before the drive on radio , simply amazing!

Well deserved @Chaitanya D as we have seen how since you got that Xterra everythign has just fallen into place and your driving has taken off. The interest in how to do the recoveries, the commitment to assist: it's all there and completely appropriate that you should be recognized in this way. Looking forward to supporting one of your drives soon.

Xterra is one of the more reliable 4x4s out there. Engine, transmission, differentials don’t really give any problems but I have seen injector problems although not common. As with any vehicle, use due diligence and check for signs of leaks, overheating, driveability etc. Outside of that it’s just normal consumable items such mountings, bushings, brakes, rods, links etc but that all comes down to who owned it previously and how well they maintained it. Engine and transmission mounts are a pretty common part to be replace on older cars. Get a proper inspection done and use any faults to knock the price down.

Dear @Chaitanya D hearty congratulations for the well deserved achievement to advance level in a world that doesn’t know anything except joy , thrill and on top determination and safety . God Bless . Cheers 👍🌷🚙 mohamed

TRIP REPORT With an amazing change of weather now it was very refreshing to enjoy cool breeze at morning while deflating tires. Looks like we all waited for this so for so long and finally much-awaited winters are approaching. Almost everyone was on time and we were ready within 10-15 minutes to start the drive. As per nice and strong newbie convoy I intended to head towards the big read direction and then loop back on left side to head to Pink rock from the tall dune side. We had loads of side swing and everyone performed fairly well with couple of refusals and just one stuck. By 7:30 we all reached to Pink rock and newbie with 4+ drive experience started practicing their very first side sloping with small U-turn. Inspite of tremendous traffic at pink rock in morning, everyone in our convoy waited patiently for their turns to make it safe for 1 car at a time doing a sidey and coming back safely. Thank you everyone. Due to insane cross tracks in that area with churned up sand by hundreds of 4WD everyone face difficulty in starting and then limiting their climb capability with a slow start and a weak momentum. There is practically nothing you and your car can do unless you pick a far off place and smooth line of attack to increase the momentum just before the hill climb. So I request all newbie not to judge yourself and your rides with yesterday limited hill climb at pink rock. @jodha singh shekhawat thanks for doing the wonderful second lead and being very responsible to hold or redirect the convoy. After 1 or 2 drive you can apply for Fewbie promotion by yourself. Your overall drive skills are ready for fewbie level, but you just need a firm control over side sloping. @Ashok chaturvedi every time I am seeing you and your Pajero, I see the big improvement in your driving style, confidence and car stance with an adequate lift and a bash plate now. You have done fantastic yesterday and you may apply for your fewbie promotion, please. @Jason Johnson It was good to see you getting along with manual gearing and started enjoying now with little practice and confidence. As I mention, keep practicing manual gear driving in sand and you will get better but experience of on-road driving of manual gear cannot replace the learning of sand. Also with big beafy tires, try 10 PSI and see if it helps you more, ideally they should. @Abu Muhammad it was very nice to see how you manage to sail through Sequoia and yet enjoy every dune and sidey with confidence and ease. Keep it up and always remember the size and weight limitation while off-roading to not to cause any damage or sticky situations. @Hardik Mody I guess it's time for you to start exploring how to switch of the traction or ABS interference that is preventing your montero truly potential to unleash. Although you did perfect in 99% drive but that just 1% lacking from montero spirit must be irritating for you. Don't sweat as it happen to all of us and slowly you will get through this too. @Foxtrot Oscar I remember you driving your montero with quite an open throttle, maybe you can share your tips please. @Vanessa8580 you and your enthusiasm always add great touch to any drive. Thanks for your center forward support, patience and tolerance. @Francois Germishuys Im really sorry that you have to return from the deflation point because we couldn't locate the rear tow point on your beautiful truck. I know we must have missed this before (somehow) but front and back tow hooks are mandatory for all off-road drives. Thanks for understanding and appreciate your patience, see you soon. @Vijaysekhar as I havent heard much from you and I assume you were doing great at the back and you did perfect in following that small re-route we did just before pink rock. @tcarrimjee you still manage to survive with Y62 bumper is an achievement and testament of your patience and caution. I suggest ask more suggestion in a new post from @Chaitanya D, @Lucky sAm and @Salarios @Dagdag Sofiane your drive style has improved a lot over last few weeks and I feel you are ready for the fewbie promotion now, please apply it through the structure. @Hatim Patharia good to see you growing up in in this sport and practicing safely every week. For your wrangler standard ground clearance is about 8-9 inches and in Rubicon it has 9-11 inches. So now you can measure yours and find difference to identify your lift is 6/8/10 inches and then decide to lower it up to 4-6 Inches MAX for better and safer center of gravity. @Shaaz Sha you were doing fantastic with your wrangler and if you already have one then I dont see a point of buying V8 Land cruiser for off-road unless you need more comfy and spacious ride. Wranglers are far more responsive and agile than Land Cruiser and well known for all round better off-road capability. For newbie - fewbie level land cruiser might be comfortable but for doing the intermediate level heavier cars are slightly more difficult to manage. @Miguel Ibarbia it was nice to see you after a long time and thanks for your wonderful support as a sweep to keep a watchful eye on the whole convoy and keep us informed at all times. You seem to be ready too for fewbie level, please apply it through the new structure.

@Hardik Mody The Montero seems like a lifetime ago. I'm not sure @Gaurav will approve of my solution . I recall using the triptronic gears more often than not in order to provide that much needed 'kick'. The Montero is a big heavy car with a small engine. So toggling between 2nd and 3rd definitely helps when faced with more challenging terrain. Obviously keep it in Drive for the majority of time but when decent sized dunes are on the horizon then it's worth taking control of your gears, but only if you’re comfortable with that. In the UK we learn to drive manual cars, I'd never owned an automatic until I arrived here so for me it's second nature.

Congrats @Kalahari love your sense of humor and contributions during the drives. Well done.

@Barry, when I create my classic garage collection, the Interceptor FF will be front and centre. This has been for years my dream car and I promise you I can hear the Jensen engine note thrumming away from 200 meters. Can only imagine that this has new plates because of the modifications (I guess that the VIN was not used?) because this one does not look totally original. They have kept that unique back window which is a complete design masterpiece in my view. Thanks for sharing the photo - amazing how small it looks next to that Q7. As a kid I thought that the Jensen was absolutely massive!

Massive congratulations @Vanessa8580 and one of the most deserved promotions because of your commitment and incredible capability behind the wheel. You've been putting in the hours on the Newbie drives, which is the proving ground for the best contributors in this community and they have all benefitted from the patience and calm you bring to any situation where help is needed. I am delighted to think that you will soon be leading drives and showing just how fantastic a leader you are and I for one cannot wait to support you on a drive soon. You are a fantastic addition to the seniors pool.

Congrats @Chaitanya D awesome man, really appreciate your effort and dedication.

Congratulations @Chaitanya D well deserved

Well done @Chaitanya D!!! Enjoy the next level.

Just change the radiator. It's around 1,500-1,600 dhs for a new original plus coolant, labour etc. This is also a good opportunity to upgrade to the lower temperature 370Z thermostat. You may also need to refill the AC gas if the condensor has to be removed to do the job. Its been a while since I done one so I'm not 100% sure about the last part. A bit of surface rust on the differential is nothing to worry about. If you were really worried about the aesthetics, you can scrub it with a wire brush and spray it with some black paint.

@Lisa PembertonYou are mostly welcome ! @topgear please if you can find any other way to keep the TW safe but not around you neck ! It’s my opinion

If the bungee cord get loose after sometime you can secure those box with tie-down strap. More stronger and offer jump/roll-over proof solution.

You could use boxes for all the small stuff. Bungee cord and web nets to ensure that all the other items like shovel, jack, compressor etc are tightly fitted and do not move. In your Pajero I believe there are 4 points on which you can attach the bungee cord hooks. This works reasonably well without much investment. For the radios I use the cup holders and they are deep enough to prevent the radio from falling off. Alternatively you can hang it around your neck, though I don't prefer that.

SMOD was an issue with US Xterras , not seen with GCC xterras if I am not wrong. Once u change or replace the old radiator basically that issue is sorted. Whatever the case be prepared you will have to do some maintenance ( Oil changes, radiator flush, mounts etc) to make it desert ready... and once ready it's really carefree to drive in desert. That's one of the reasons it is highly recommended as an offroad car in this group. After owning one, I cannot agree more. It's been a really nice one to drive in the sands.

It was indeed an excellent drive. ! THANKS a lot @Gaurav, every drive is a new experience with you and I look fwd for the next adventure anxiously. @Vanessa8580its always nice to see you cheering up. .!!

Thank you for your feedback @Ale Vallecchi it's very much appreciated :). It's a real shame these restrictions don't allow us to gather afterwards as I'm sure the post drive conversations help us analyse what we are doing and how we can improve. Looking forward to learning off the other drivers you mentioned 😀.

after test driving couple of Xterras today i found really good one. its 2010 off-road version vehicle is very clean and not abused in desert. kind request from all Xterrians and our seniors, what are the major things to look for when buying an Xterra. Thank you in advance.

@Chaitanya D @J J @Rinelle Sanaani @Febin Frederic @Matti Brockman @Mels Wolf @Najeeb Mohammed @Vanessa8580 @Foxtrot Oscar @Desert Dweller @Kalahari Thanks everyone for welcoming these training session, yes indeed some of the stuff you intermediate boys/girl knew already but its good to refresh again to know everything in a proper structured manner. I have driven with few of you and notice that few recovery steps get skipped like a Chinese whisper loss of message. For the first part, I was truly impressed with all of you and actually I wanted to get first 5 cars crested next to each other where chaitnaya got crested but as we were short on time, so I thought will live with one Xterra only. As per new structure everyone will get Recovery training - Intermediate level Leading a drive - Advance level Extreme and Technical recoveries - Advance level Basic Firefight and First Aid - Expert level Once you think you are ready or the next level, please apply for your promotion.

Thank you @Gaurav for the training, I am so happy I was able to make it. I did quite some recoveries in the last few weeks when I was supporting the absolute newbie en newbie drives and I learned a lot already but I was extremely impressed with the crest recovery we did yesterday. I knew about the V-track but to see it being done was wonderful ! Also the drive before the training, I really enjoyed. I was a bit worried about it because everyone in the convoy did loads more intermediate drives than I did but I think I managed quite well and I had a lot of fun ! Thanks to @Chaitanya D for the perfect crest and I cannot wait for the next training. See you all again soon 😊

Different ways of crossing sand dunes Throughout the Carnity Offroad briefings you might have heard the terms "straight up and straight down", "side sloping", or "criss-crossing", and these are basically different techniques that we use in desert for crossing the sand dunes. Each come with its own risks and by learning and understanding the technicalities behind them i hope we can all learn faster and get more confidence in executing them. I hope below tutorial gives a more clear understanding on the subject and we can use it for future reference. 1) Straight Up - Straight Down Carnity Offroad Level: Newbie and Fewbies Description This technique is one of the very first we learn to apply when learning offroading. The trick is to approach the dune straight up with "JUST" enough momentum to make it through, but not too much to damage bumpers or cause a jump. One should always take into account the resistance that the sand offers based on different areas, and even more on different seasons. Most sand dunes have two sides - The windward side, which is the side where the prevailing wind blows on, and can be recognized by the wavy lines of the sand. This is the side where we ride on because the sand is more compacted and firm to drive on. - The slip-face side, this the softer backside (smooth side, no lines) of the dune which is generally not recommended to climb on, but this technique can later be learned as you advance through the off-road levels (slip-face attack). How to tackle It is advisable to start off at the bottom of the dune with applying a decent amount of power, and start letting go of the gas once you have climbed 75% of the dune. By that point the momentum should carry you further, and as soon as the car front wheel touches the crest, leave the gas completely or apply a bit of gentle braking when needed, to let you slide on other side of the dune safely. In fact the perfect technique is finding that right amount of momentum that you don't even need to apply brakes on the other side. Some gentle blips of throttle can help at the top to push you over the edge, as you learn and master this first step. If you run out of momentum going upwards to cross the dune, do not worry or panic, this is called a REFUSAL. Gently reverse and slowly come back in a straight line as you have climbed up. Announce on the radio that you have a refusal. Reverse up far enough so you can take a second attempt but this time with a bit more momentum. Risk Level: Low to medium. Approaching too slow will increase refusal and might cause stuck at the crest. Approaching with excessive speed might damage the bumpers or cause a vehicle to jump. Apply gentle throttle and slowly increase after learning. Take note that every dune is different and each approach will need to be made slightly different in terms of speed. Associated Risks: If you approach the dune too fast, more likely you will cause the bumper damage because your reaction time will be reduced substantially at very high speed. 2) Side-Sloping Carnity Offroad Level: Fewbie and upwards Description This technique is very fun and addictive, but it needs to be executed with a clear mind and a good experience on the behavior of the car. That is the main reason why this technique is only used from Fewbie level onwards. It is very critical to understand how gravity works and as we always says: " DO NOT FIGHT GRAVITY ". this applies to this technique most of all. When you approach a dune that you want to side-slope on, you need to carry enough momentum to get you through. This does not necessarily mean FULL throttle, because that depends on the type of dune. As soon as your car is on an incline, it will have the natural tendency to try to come down. The more momentum you carry, the further you will get. It is extremely important that you do not fight this by going higher up the dune at that point, but to steer down in a smooth way. Braking at this point is also very dangerous. While doing side sloping try to choose smooth path as possible and avoid stepping on rock, bushes or bumps that can bounce you and disturb the whole balance and tip you off or result in dangerous fish-tailing or tire pop-out at high speed. EVERY MOVEMENT OR ACTION YOU DO WHILE SLIDE-SLOPING NEEDS TO BE DONE IN A SMOOTH WAY, SUDDEN BRAKING OR EXTREME STEERING CAN LEAD TO ROLL-OVERS. Best practice: Always visually mark the entry and exit of the dune that you wish to do side sloping on. Stick to the initial plan as far as possible and exit safely. If you are new to this, then watch and observe how others have done before and try to replicate that as much as you can. The best thing to keep in mind is to think about "HALF MOONS" What i mean with that is that you should never make 90° turns during any kinds of these activities, but make smooth half moons during approaching dunes or crossing them. Risk Level: Medium. With proper training and guidance you can eliminate the risk of a roll-over for 95%, but one should always be aware of the risks involved and take all measures possible to minimize these. Keep both hands at the steering wheel and your full attention on the view ahead. Do not get distracted ! Associated Risks: If your vehicle is lifted more than 4 inch of OEM stock height then your 4x4 center of gravity will be less, and this will increase the risk of roll-over or flip by 50%. Same goes for bouncy (non-standard/rated) suspensions. 3) Criss-Crossing Carnity Offroad Level: Fewbie and upwards Description Criss-crossing is the art of riding the ridge of the dune and crossing over to the other side. Also here it is vital to understand that the approach towards the ridge, as well as the crossing over needs to be done in a smooth, half moon way. So basically you approach the dune along the length, you can stay on the ridge for as long as you want, but don't lose momentum at this point, or you will be crested lengthwise in the exact middle. Now the trick is to choose the right point at which you cross towards the other side. This feels scary at the beginning, but soon you will get the hang of it, and cross ridges without panicking at all. Make the criss-cross movement again in a half-moon method as seen below. Below picture shows the right and wrong way to criss-cross a dune. On the left side you will see that the approach is smooth and as soon as you cross over to the other side you gently steer down. Braking at this point is again very dangerous. In the right-side scenario, the angle of approach is very sharp, and during higher speeds this can result in a roll-over. EVERY MOVEMENT OR ACTION YOU DO WHILE CRISS-CROSSING NEEDS TO BE DONE IN A SMOOTH WAY, SUDDEN BRAKING OR EXTREME STEERING CAN LEAD TO ROLL-OVERS. Risk Level: Medium. With proper training and guidance you can eliminate the risk of a roll-over for 95%, but one should always be aware of the risks involved and take all measures possible to minimize these. Keep both hands at the steering wheel and your full attention on the view ahead. Do not get distracted ! Associated Risks: If your vehicle is lifted more then 4 inch of OEM stock height, then your 4x4 center of gravity will be less and this will increase the risk of roll-over or flip by 50%. Same goes for bouncy (non-standard/rated) suspensions. 4) Hill Climbing While this technique is not immediately necessary to cross dunes, climbing a mighty big dune will bring some fun and adrenaline in the equation. At first, you might feel intimidated and not sure if your car can handle this. With the right techniques at hand you can at least make a safe attempt and see how far you can get. This technique can be practiced from Newbie level onwards on small hills, and later you will learn to approach taller dunes from Fewbie level and up. Again it is extremely important to make a smooth "half-moon" circle at the top. If you run out of momentum and come to a standstill, DO NOT attempt to make a turn, but put your car in 4LO, and slowly reverse down the dune while keeping your wheels straight. The low gearing will help you in keeping that slow pace. As you begin to learn this, it's always advisable to make a smaller U-Turn to learn how your car reacts and how your mind reacts when you take the first turn on top of dune. This needs to be done with confidence and without any doubt or fear, so that you don't brake on top and do the complete U-Turn without braking and in a very smooth manner. Practicing on small U-Turn will build your confidence and after 5-10 small U-Turn attempt you can try higher and higher by understanding your vehicle dynamics and limitations. Risk Level: Medium. With proper training and guidance you can eliminate the risk of a roll-over for 95%, but one should always be aware of the risks involved and take all measures possible to minimize these. Keep both hands at the steering wheel and your full attention on the view ahead. Do not get distracted ! Associated Risks: If your vehicle is lifted more than 4 inch above OEM stock height, then your 4x4 center of gravity will be less and this will increase the risk of roll-over or flip by 50%. Same goes for bouncy (non-standard/rated) suspensions. Safety of all offroad enthusiasts is the most important thing. This is an extreme hobby that brings confidence, thrills, and people together as a family. We can only do whatever we can to make all safety instructions clear and concise but in end it's up to the offroader behavior to understand all risk and associated risk involve and enjoy safely. Open for any questions or comments !

Nice spot in Al Quoz this evening. Anyone know why it has standard plates rather than classic plates? They stopped building them in 1976.

Congratulations @Dagdag Sofiane for reaching the Fewbie Level with Carnity Offroad Club. Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Please make sure your Carnity user profile is always updated with all the latest Emergency contact details. P.S. Trip lead might deny your participation if you don't have required off-road gear. Fewbie: Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 5 Newbie drives are required within last 3 months for Fewbie promotion. What you'll learn Basic dune and sand reading Basic self-recovery techniques Advance side sloping and hill climb Basic ridge riding and criss crossing Basic control over technical dunes Slightly faster pace desert driving Skills required Enthusiastic and positive attitude Willingness to learn and help others Presence of mind and attention to detail Car Worthiness Any 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle Off-road gear required Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor. Drive teamwork Manage second lead and sweep positions upon request Intuitive and proactive to support Trip Lead Observe recoveries and offer help, when needed Drive Joining Join Newbie and Fewbie drives And Fewbie Plus, after 5 drives at Fewbie level only Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Congratulations @Kailas for reaching the Fewbie Level with Carnity Offroad Club. Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Please make sure your Carnity user profile is always updated with all the latest Emergency contact details. P.S. Trip lead might deny your participation if you don't have required off-road gear. Fewbie: Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 5 Newbie drives are required within last 3 months for Fewbie promotion. What you'll learn Basic dune and sand reading Basic self-recovery techniques Advance side sloping and hill climb Basic ridge riding and criss crossing Basic control over technical dunes Slightly faster pace desert driving Skills required Enthusiastic and positive attitude Willingness to learn and help others Presence of mind and attention to detail Car Worthiness Any 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle Off-road gear required Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor. Drive teamwork Manage second lead and sweep positions upon request Intuitive and proactive to support Trip Lead Observe recoveries and offer help, when needed Drive Joining Join Newbie and Fewbie drives And Fewbie Plus, after 5 drives at Fewbie level only Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Congratulations @Ilya Golubinsky for reaching the Fewbie Level with Carnity Offroad Club. Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Please make sure your Carnity user profile is always updated with all the latest Emergency contact details. P.S. Trip lead might deny your participation if you don't have required off-road gear. Fewbie: Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 5 Newbie drives are required within last 3 months for Fewbie promotion. What you'll learn Basic dune and sand reading Basic self-recovery techniques Advance side sloping and hill climb Basic ridge riding and criss crossing Basic control over technical dunes Slightly faster pace desert driving Skills required Enthusiastic and positive attitude Willingness to learn and help others Presence of mind and attention to detail Car Worthiness Any 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle Off-road gear required Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor. Drive teamwork Manage second lead and sweep positions upon request Intuitive and proactive to support Trip Lead Observe recoveries and offer help, when needed Drive Joining Join Newbie and Fewbie drives And Fewbie Plus, after 5 drives at Fewbie level only Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Mabrook @Kalahari enjoy your promotion. It was always fun driving with you.c u s on sand.

Look at all the Advance promotions ! Congrats @Kalahari . Well deserved . Love the calmness and always love having a chat with you!

@Rizwanm2 make sure the gear shifting is proper from 1-3 and you don't feel any shift shock and SMOD. These were the common issue which i found when i was searching for X but i end up in paying more for overhauling the engine .

Congratulations buddy! We'll deserved.

Congrats Doc, totally deserved. @Chaitanya

Congratulations @Vanessa8580!

Thanks @Gaurav. I've leant something new. Always impressed by carnity marshals about the level of knowledge in this sport, they possess. Looking forward to more drives with you in future. Ps: location was amazing, we should plan bbq there someday, may be post covid.

@Ilya Golubinsky congratulations

Congrats @Hennie Schoeman looks like that braai will need to be arranged soon ! 😅

Congrats @Miguel Ibarbia !

Thanks for the feedback @Gaurav. I did it, please let me know if something is missing. Have a nice week guys !

An excellent evening, which was a nice refresher and also taught some great new information too. It was so nice to be sitting around (socially distanced of course) and listening to the Professor @Gaurav impart his incredible knowledge. It reminded me of the old days when we would all gather and eat together to share our drive experiences, that was pre covid. Inhsallah it will return soon. Special thanks to @Chaitanya D for getting crested in the prefect spot for us all to gather. Big boooos to @Desert Dweller who did crest earlier in the drive but then demonstrated the 'art' of self recovery and getting unstuck on a crest. Well done that girl, but we wanted you stuck. More events like this in the future would be great. Where is the Guru @Rahimdad ? We miss you out there!