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If it is stuck, switch to 4L, do 5 vigorous left and right with the steering wheel, move slight forward and reverse and see if there is movement, you might crawl out of the situation, or just call @Gaurav for help on the radio for rescue🤪. For pop-out, stop immediately though make sure it is on flat ground and then call Marshal for rescue..👍 Just for fun🤣

Hi @Badar Tariq welcome to Carnity and it's off-road club. Quick answer to your basic question is YES, you can install diff-locker to any/most 4x4 from 2,000 - 5,000 dhs. ARB and TJM diff locker (google it) are pretty famous among many other good off-road brands. Now next thing I like to tell you that over 90% of off-road vehicle doing weekly off-roading here in UAE is driving without diff-lock as it's not a deal breaker or game changer for off-roading. If you have it, then it's fantastic for self recovery (ONLY), but if you don't have it you can still drive off-road perfectly fine without the diff lockers. While buying a dedicated off-road vehicle you must answer these few questions first: Max budget Purpose: Sand, Mountain, Wadi, Beach, Camping or all Size: LWB (5 doors) or SWB (2 doors) Any special preference of brand of origin like Japanese, Jeep, Nissan etc.

Thank you @Chaitanya D, @Emmanuel and @Frederic for feedback me personally I am not a big fan of offroad car modifications and I wish to go completely stock . However slight modification for the purpose of our drives especially from intermediate and further up is inevitable . regarding this hydraulic jack or what ever it’s name is while I agree with the highlighted disadvantages . May be can be improved by a larger surface area of the base on ground. Sand in between cylinder I think shouldn’t be a problem if good seal is there and also not to rely on this as solely to the slightest stuck. the biggest disadvantage is RTA registration. As we go in convoy and our aim Is to enjoy and learn , I believe this is an individual idea for a lone desert wanderer Who rely on his own most of the time ! 👍🚙😎

Fancy gadget... Until you use it 10 times and the sand starts to get inbetween the cylinder, or the hoses start to leak. You will also need an onboard air compressor.

I am happy that we are now able to have arranged a drive in Abu Dhabi. Now I do not have to wake up at Crack of dawn to get ready.

Jeep Grand Cherokee heating issues can be solved easily but Jeep Grand cherokee and ''i want to spend weekend in dessert not in workshop'' is not matching Cheap Jeep means being best friend of your mechanic. In your case you can look for 2008-2010 Xterra or 2007-2011 Pajero with that budget.

For those travelling from Dubai, Sharjah and Northern Emirates Please ensure that you book an appointment for the DPI test at Ghantoot for 9th Oct between 4:00 AM to 4:30 AM. Slots are available but are limited. https://ghantoot.quantlase.com/appointment/update-details/ Please confirm on the drive thread that you have booked your slot. 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 MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: BAN POST Two Way Radio Guidelines Every Offroader brings his own radio, programmed to the frequencies described in below advice topic. We will not share spare radios or program your radio on the drive. If you need assistance in programming the radio, post a topic on the Carnity website with your questions and we will help you out. Make sure your radio is fully charged. It will be your only way of communication while driving. Before buying, please carefully read below advice so you are informed properly on which model / cost / shops... No radio = No drive. It is an essential tool and you should make sure you bring it on every drive and learn/practice how to use it. Drive Details Level: Newbie and Above When: 9 Oct 2020, Friday. Meeting time: 6:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: - https://goo.gl/maps/uB95ozqowLGVBBF5A 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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 10:00 AM LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 15 cars only. 1 Lead Marshal + 1 Senior Members + 12 Members. If the RSVP is full and you wish to join, please mention your name on the drive thread to add on the waiting list. 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 THE BELOW CALENDAR EVENT

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I was till the last drive I did , Although no steep slopes , was not convinced for the necessity to kill the ABS via installing switch . However it kicked in even to the gentle breaking I felt it , instinctively downshift the gear to 2 while releasing the break paddle , controlled . If it was longer downhill and steeper non ABS breakers big reliever . I will try sort it too before next drive . It’s not bad but please don’t let it prevent you from the habit of over shoulder quick look 😉

Hi @Badar Tariq, Looking at your budget and the performance of the vehicles in our club, i would recommend the following: 1) Nissan Xterra. Even the basic model is an amazing offroader that will fit your budget. 2) Mitsubishi Pajero LWB: 3.5 or 3.8 (3.8 has bit more power). Generation 4 3) Mitsubishi Pajero SWB: 3.5 or 3.8 (3.8 has bit more power).Generation 4 4) Nissan Pathfinder R50 model. Go for the 3.5 model.

I found this by chance how useful and how safe ? Opinions please

Love it 😁 can you send me full quality?

Ok guys than next week abs kill switch is coming.

I installed this one maybe two years ago but with time I realised that I wasn't using it because it takes a bit of time for your eyes to focus/zoom on this very small mirror. Instead I just learnt to adjust my side mirror properly - there was a post on this forum maybe two years ago, I'll try to dig and find it.

What about below mod guys. I feel X's left side (driver side) rear view mirror is too flat and not adequately convex. Hence there is huge blindspot in the mirror. i think a small blind spot mirror like below would give at least little bit of comfort. but right side mirror is ok for me.

It's an old car. Firstly I cannot believe the car has done 120k kms only in past 20 years. My 2001 R50 has 265k kms and I use it only on weekends. If you have it checked with your trusted mechanic and he confirms engine, gearbox, chassis are in good condition and there is no rust than its your decision to put 10k on the line. If the engine is a 3.5 litre in that case the engine has been swapped, with this model engine will not be the only swap, the gear, ECU and some other components also need to be swapped. I would not be comfortable with somebody else's headache in this case. With the season getting better the prices will rise, but don't be in a hurry and get the right car which will give you some satisfaction for at least a few years.

For R50 go with the 2005 model and above. 2000 - 2001 came with 3.3 litre engine. 2002 - 2004 came with plastic part in the Maf sensor and required regular changing. 2005 model and up 3.5 litre engine produced healthy 225 hp. But condition would put the car value anywhere from AED 6000 - AED 15000.

Hi @Sreejith Sreenivasan big difference between the two. The Armada is pretty capable but very heavy and not so nimble. The older Pathfinder Series R50 are easy to fix, are smaller and more reliable as well.

Hello, I've taken the appointment as well. Looking forward to the drive!

Me too

@Srikumar I booked an appointment as instructed. Thanks for organising this drive.

I wouldn’t rely on that kind of jack to fix a pop out, it seems very unstable and unsafe because of its limited surface on the ground.

Will be good to fix your pop outs if you have a Jack like that. I don't know the costs involved and installation ? Weather this will cause issues at RtTW reregistration ?? Roll bars are not allowed in RTA for renewal of registration as these are only for cars used in extreme sports with permissions

Yes of course tinting will make a big difference if you go with good quality product than just black plastic film. I hope your recirculation button is always on, than mixing aircon with outside 50 degrees of heat. Also get your AC condenser pressure wash clean, as sometimes when condenser clogs it takes longer to cool. If it still same then get your freon (AC gas) checked or top up before upgrading anything.

@Ajiesh George Kannankara I agree with @Tamas Hoffmann, absolutely stunning pictures, are you working professionally with photography? Btw: anyone having a picture of my and @Tamas Hoffmann double-cresting??

@Tamas Hoffmann

Hi, i am a new joiner. So i have one basic question and that is about diff lock system.Can i install diff lock system in an old 4x4 and make it work till the high level. under same budget of 10k? if not then can any one recommend an old 4x4 with diff lock option. My plan is to have a seperate vehicle only for dessert off road. Thanks

Yes @Emmanuel more than happy to confirm. See you on Friday. Thanks.

@Emmanuel , sure, understand. (despite I am driving like marshal 😁😁😁 )

[email protected] Thank you so much

@Christian Andras my drive partner is a professional photographer. All appreciation diverted towards him. I agree that this is his passion. Check a picture from him just for you 😉. For double cresting picture we have issues to post pictures and videos with people outside the car..so... Doesn’t belongs to me either....

@Tamas HoffmannWith pleasure..Let me know your contact...

Thank you very much for your sound advice, I am very grateful. I too have some concerns about the odometer in the car - I will leave it be.

@Mohamed Seidam thank you for sharing. To sell their product they show you a car getting stuck on flat ground and then trying out this product. Ask yourself, how many times you get stuck on flat surface? Would you try this if you were on a slope? I don't think so. Pop-outs are also rare and once you get hang of the correct tire pressure hardly ever happen. Would you spend a handsome amount of money for flat surface pop-out solution or stick to something cheap and reliable? Another question is how reliable are electronics in the desert? Once sand goes in it you will need regular checking, clean up and repairs. I would not recommend such fancy products. Secindly, this is brilliant to share, but with my experience the more you drive with certain people the more you understand the other persons style of driving. With more experience you'll learn to synchronize your driving with your fellow off roaders and these situations will hardly arise. Example, I can drive 200 kms in a day with the drivers I am used to over 3 years, but with 6 month old driver that goes down to about 60 or 70 kms tops. With new drivers I'm lucky to go 20 kms and cannot expect them to keep their concentration more than 3 hours. Sharing this material is really useful, but number of drives and experience goes a long way too.

Is this offroad museum UAE? I wander if this giant machine pops out or get stuck , what we do 😎?

See what I found...offroader😃

Congrats @Senthil Kumar!!!!

Congrats @Alexander Alcala!

Booked my slot.

Congratulations @Senthil Kumar

Hi all From lahbab to margham relay recoveries 25/9/2020 Cheers 😎🚙👍

I’m just a bit afraid for you plate, it might fall... Maybe better to put it on the upper part, just below the grill. About the kill switch, even if you don’t feel the need of it now in Dubai dunes, I would advise you to install it. I experienced exactly what @Asif Hussain mentioned in a long and steep decline in Oum al-Oush (or maybe it was Wagan?) and believe me it was really scary.

A 2000/2001 will be the less powerful 3.3 engine, @Rahimdad will know more about them. Personally i would no spend more than 6-8000 Dirhams on them, and use the remaining amount in your budget to get them completely offroad ready: - Fresh fluids and sparkplugs. - Checkup on suspension bushings and shocks. - Drive belts. - Fresh Amaron battery. - Checkup of all electrical wiring and replace where needed.

How much is the market price for a 2000/2001 Nissan Pathfinder R50? I found one through a contact at the auto market with around 120,000kms mileage. Looks in decent condition for the age. Dear Sreejith - how do you find your LR2 in the desert / offroad in general? Capable? Is it a good option for a newbie to learn offroad driving? Does it have low range gear, locked diff etc, full time 4x4 - all the essentials?

@Gaurav kindly add me on waitlist

Good morning Desertnauts. @Christian Andras, @Islam Soliman, @Kailas, @Biju Abdul, @Jeandre Bezuidenhout, @Anish S, @Tamas Hoffmann, @Tero Vallas, @Rizwanm2, @tcarrimjee, @Chaitanya D and @Foxtrot Oscar it's time to start savoring next Saturday's drive 🤤. Once again, as it's happened lately, Carnity has added a new dish on its menu. In fact, this drive will take us into yet another new area. Even better, considering that we only did a partial recce of this itinerary, approximately half of the drive will be an exploration, in search of enjoyable dunes. One of the reason why this part of Dubai is little explored by off-roading clubs is that this is where on of the Royal villas is located. The property is huge and well fenced, so that this drive will develop all around it, without infringing on any of its boundaries, while we'll be looking for clean playable dunes to ride. We may also encounter locals practicing the art of falconry, as well as camel farmers. The vegetation here is enough to sustain year-round grazing, even though it will not be as abundant as in other parts of Dubai. The terrain will vary from wider open yellow sand dunes (never quite high, nonetheless intriguing), to tighter technical areas (especially in the second part of the drive), which are however always surrounded by flat stretches, that allow relatively quick exits and re-directions. The skills we'll practice on this drive, besides adapting and reacting to a new terrain in the exploratory part of the itinerary, will be side sloping, ridge riding and crossing. While looking forward to seeing you on Saturday, please enjoy your week.

Congrats @Senthil Kumar

Some Thought From The Front of The Convoy It's often more about the journey than the destination I really enjoyed today's drive. It was full of natural beauty, surprises, little treats and incredible teamwork. Sometimes, after a drive you reflect and ask what went wrong, today I was focused the whole day on what went right and why. What went right? First and foremost, the Carnity spirit is alive and well. We may not be able to meet but the teamwork shown today, the concern for each other, the offers to support and help, the digging are all part of what makes a Carnity drive special. Second and equally important the team members stepping up to the plate today. @Christian Andras, @Tamas Hoffmann were immense as our recovery crew. You were spectacular ... although I do hope someone has a photo of your joint crested vehicles ... @Ashok chaturvedi flawless as my second lead and truly the other drive members were all on hand, offering support because, let's face it there was quite a lot of digging needed. Third, and connected, getting to actually meet our reverse @Ale Vallecchi convoy in the middle of the dunes. To paraphrase, "I love it when a plan comes together". We were even able, as a result of this, to offer @Miguel Ibarbia the chance to join the right convoy. Fourth, we had a great drive, technically. Good play areas, dune crossing exercises (yes, you might not have known, but those cross overs could have been 'redirected to be much simpler ... but then, what would you have learned?) Some new types of terrain and a lot of soft, soft sand. Fifth, driver development. @jodha singh shekhawat made massive strides in the space of one week. @Sreejith Sreenivasan the LR2 offers challenges because there is no low gear, but you started handling this much better by the end of the drive. @Nizam Deen the Prado is more and more under your control, you need to decide if moving forward it is the Prado that you master, or not.@Sajit Modiyil and @Hennie Schoeman you are both showing why the Wrangler and Xterra are excellent drive choices. Jennie you said at one point it was the vehicle ... but neither of you is anything without the other. Special call out to @Ajiesh George Kannankara at this point. A Y62, full and the drone ... and your willingness and offers to help every time. I know that Tamas and Chris really appreciated that, as did I. Sixth. This area is stunning. We saw gazelle, camels and incredible scenery. We are so, so lucky to have this on the doorstep. Perhaps we did not want where we wanted ... another 45 minutes we would have been there ... and maybe there was some dissatisfaction to our stopping at the exit point, but all in all a great drive. Look out for the return journey, because for sure I will be asking Ale if he wants to swap directions next time round. See you soon in the sand..

Can u please remove my name from the list won't be able to make it unfortunately 😔