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I wanted to share a video i came across recently that brilliantly captures the essence of why we love cars despite of it being, just a machine with wheels. VIDEO-2020-10-15-01-14-02.mp4

Nice video ! I agree to the statement that a car brings freedom and as a car enthusiast it brings people together as well. My first car was my perfect escape to venture into the bigger cities and explore what's out there. The times might have changed but that desire to explore will probably never go away

Hello sand-lovers, below is the final convoy order for our tomorrow's drive. We will be on channel #4, 446.081-25 @Jeepie, @islam, @jodha singh shekhawat, @Nabil Bishara, @Janarthan, @Gregory Perkin, @Ilya Golubinsky, @Heisem, @marks & @Emmanuel 1. Tbone - Xterra grey 2. Marjan - Tj green - 2nd lead 3. Islam - Yukon black 4. Jodha - Xterra white 5. Nabil - wrangler grey 6. Janarthan - Xterra silver - Centre forward 7. Gregory - Wrangler red 8. Ilya - wrangler 9. Heism - Fj black 10. Marks - Fj grey 11. Emmanuel - Xterra white - sweep See you all tomorrow morning.

I know it’s not late..posting some of the pictures of our last drive

Beautiful message about cars bringing us together to explore new places. New places not only in this world, but also in our hearts. We embrace each other in this tight knit community. Cars might just be a mean of transport, but plays such huge roles in our lives.

Most Mitsubishi Pajero owners might have heard about the 4WD Super Select II system, which is the control system on their Pajero 4x4. There are a lot of misconceptions on what mode to use in the desert, and the use of differential locks. Below I will describe the functionality of the 4WD Super Select II system and how to use it for offroading in the UAE sand. Also, we will talk about the use of differential locks (center and rear) functionality, when needed. Your Pajero equipped with the 4WD Super Select system has 4 modes. Switching between 2H and 4H can be done while driving (max 100km/h). If you need to switch to 4Hlc or 4Llc you will need to stop the vehicle, put it in Neutral, then select the desired gear. 2H - 2 Wheel Drive This mode is for dry highway roads only, and will slightly reduce road noise and fuel consumption. 4H - 4 High This mode is the one we generally use for offroading in the dunes on most levels. The Viscous Coupling System distributes the power to the front and back based on the condition of the terrain (33% front / 67% rear). 4Hlc: Instead of the viscous coupling used in 4H, this mode locks the front and rear wheels together at a 50/50 ratio. (Center Diff lock) This mode can be used for more advanced offroading or soft areas when required. This mode is not for on-road driving !! 4LLC: - 4 Low with Lock Center differential This mode is used for self-recovery, steep hill climb, and descending from very steep slopes only. The maximum speed you should use 4Llc is 30km/h. Driving beyond 30km/h in Low gear will damage the gearbox sooner or later and should be avoided at all times. The well known Omani hack puts the car in limp mode, and can only be used in Low gear, hence is not recommended to be used if you go beyond this maximum speed. Rear Differential Lock Some Pajero models come with the R/D Lock or Rear Differential Lock. This option can be activated during your self recovery. How does it work ? In normal situations, your rear differential is "open". This means the rear left and rear right wheels can turn at different speeds, and this is necessary because of the speed difference when turning your wheels on the road. When the rear differential is open, and you are stuck in the sand with one rear wheel free, and one rear wheel stuck, ALL the power will go to the wheel that is free, hence recovery is quite difficult. Engaging your R/D lock will lock both wheels on the rear axle (like it becomes one solid axle). So even when your one wheel is free, it will still send power to the wheel that is stuck. The Rear Differential Lock is very useful, but not a MUST HAVE. It will come standard on the 3.8 Models. Drive Mode or Tiptronic Mode As you learn offroading, we generally advise you to keep the car in "D". The reason is that we want you to focus on the terrain and let the car think for you which gear it should take. Once you start entering higher level drives, you might find that the gearbox is a bit slow in reacting, or that it is upshifting or downshifting at the wrong time. This is not always the fault of your transmission, but could also be yourself who is quite nervous with the throttle pedal, making it hard for the car to decide what you want. As a result during offroading the transmission will be constantly shifting and during hot days this will lead to overheating. Tiptronic mode gives you as a driver full control over which gear you want to select. Initially this takes a bit of practice, but soon you will see that you'll be able to keep the car better controlled by choosing the right gear and keeping it in that gear as much as you can. For example during offroading you can keep it in 2nd gear, and shift back to 1st gear whenever you need to tackle a dune. As you can see, the Pajero has a lot of functionalities that might be confusing at the start, but once you start using them it will become clear that the Super Select II 4WD system is one of the best systems for 4WD on the market since a long time.

Dear drivers please find the convoy numbering below. We will be using Carnity Radio Channel 2. No Name Car Level 1 Sertac Xterra Expert 2 Luca Palanca Falsini Fortuner Fewbie 3 Senthil Kumar Patrol Fewbie 4 Ajiesh George Kannankara Patrol Fewbie 5 siddharth maheshwari Wrangler Fewbie 6 Nivin Xterra Intermediate 7 Sajit Modiyil Xterra Fewbie 8 Craig Finlayson Wrangler Fewbie 9 Shaaz Sha Wrangler Fewbie 10 Jihad Hachem Wrangler Fewbie 11 Mukundan Nair Xterra Fewbie 12 Rahimdad Pathfinder Crew

Dear Pink Rockers, @luwaimn @RAKIN KURIAKOSE @Gijo Javob @Hardik Mody @SureshVNair @Andrei @Kaushal Prithwani @[email protected] @Ahab Shamaa Here is the finalised convoy numbering for the drive tomorrow morning. THIS DRIVE IS NOW CLOSED. We will be using Carnity Radio Channel #1. Please make sure your radio is pre preprogrammed to this frequency. So that we can start the drive as quickly as possible please arrive on time (or early) and when you arrive, please can you: Deflate your tires to 13PSI. Put up your offroad flag. Make sure your ABS/traction controls are off. Put the car into 4H We are very lucky to have quite a short convoy for a Newbie drive so will be able to challenge ourselves to take advantage of that. I will be supported by @Lorenzo Candelpergher on the drive, but as we do not have a formal centre forward on this drive, we will be looking for you to self recover as much as possible during the drive and will be giving a lot of attention to helping anyone who gets stuck recover without being tugged or towed. We will brief more on this before teh drive leaves. Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow. It promises to be a lovely cool start to the day, so let's take abvantage of the fact that the crust of the sand will be nice a crackly and get moving before the sand starts to get soft and busy. See you (very soon) in the sand.

RSVP is now closed. Below is the convoy order for the drive tomorrow and we will be using channel 1, 446.006.25. @Ashy @VipinShetty @tcarrimjee @Anand Nataraj @Abu Muhammad @Kailas @Dagdag Sofiane @Franco Swart @Francois Germishuys @Alexander Alcala @Pancho @Frederic Once you reach the meeting point please deflate immediately and turn on your radios to channel 1. We plan to leave at sharp 6 am. See you'll tomorrow.

@Rizwan Waheed those days are gone. Nowadays I am very careful and make sure I choose my car by making an educated decision. Thanks to @Carnity we get to ask our many friends to make a good decision.

Hi @Ahab Shamaa, We will be delighted to have you join the Pink Rock drive. I added your name to the drive. @Gaurav - thanks for sorting these things out.

DRIVE RSVP IS NOW CLOSED Dear Carnitees, Please find your convoy numbering for tomorrow. We will be having a pretty big convoy, but i am sure we will have lots of fun. Some requests: - Please start deflation as soon as you arrive and do not socialize ( i know this is not easy). COVID cases keep growing at a serious rate and we need to avoid at all costs harming others. After deflating go back into the vehicle and briefing will be done over the radio. - No radios, gears, pressure gauges will be shared. Make sure you have your own equipment. No radio or flag means no drive. - Please tune in to Channel 4 (446.08125 Mhz). - If you cannot make it please send a message on the forum topic as common courtesy. @Kailas will be our Center forward, while @VipinShetty will be second lead. @Chaitanya D will be our sweep and deal with the recoveries and support where needed. See you guys tomorrow ! Fred

Or simply we can say, we don't choose our cars, Our cars choose us,,, 😇

If the car owner friend with the mechanic, better to make pre-purchase inspection with another mechanic.

Thank you @sertac

Hi! I drive a Jeep Grand Cherokee 2012 standard, 8.6inchs clearance. Some mud and snow experience, never in the sand. I have a radio, gauge, and I will get the deflator tomorrow.

Since I was a kid, my father used to take me to events, and now I do the same with my son, cars are so part of my life that it took the main role, I started to buy and sell for fun and it became my main source of income, and now to complete I just also opened a garage... I work with what I love and that give me chance to explore more types and before impossible or only dream cars, dreams can come true !!!! and now my new passion its desert drive, thanks @Carnity.

Congrats @Abu Muhammad

Freedom , friendship , connection , exploration , community .... and at most sharing passion and transmitting knowledge in safe way all of this I could touch it feel it within Carnity offroad club in the desert on the compact sand within the convoy always looking in the rear mirror even if I was the sweep , God forbidden , if some one some how slipped behind during a sharp detour without being noticed ! cheers 🚙😎🌷

I liked the “ desert rose “ sounds wild and untouchable 😉

Hi @Rizwan Waheed These are not easy to find anymore . But please do take note that it might cost you another 20kAED to get it "really" desert ready. Any offroad car that is 20 years old will take money to get it back to its former glory. I would not spend more than 8-9kAED on the purchase price, unless it is really in good condition. I know because that's what i have spent over the course of the last two years including full engine rebuilt, manual transmission overhaul, suspension, bushings, etc...

Hi @Biju Abdul are you still interested in this evening fewbie drive? Please confirm. Two spots are open now.

Don't worry you will learn more with every stuck.

@Srikumar 1. Fj cruiser. 2011 2. Basis offroad 3. Yes front and rear hook 056 2764063

@SrikumarPlease note the below fyr. Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Year. - Jeep wrangler - JL - 2019 Do you have any prior off-road experience? - Yes basic level of off-roading in fossil rock, khawaneej, awafi rak Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / eyelets. - Confirm Thank you, Sharooq 0503727887

Hey @Frederic, Can you please put me and @Gok Krish together in the convoy list. We are setting up a 360 camera on one of our vehicle. Thanks

Looking forward to the drive tomorrow. Let's see how many times I'll manage to get stuck and require help See you all @ Pink Rock! Ahab

Excellent! Thank you @Wrangeld and @Gaurav for helping us Noobs out 😀 Let’s see how many times I’m gonna get stuck this drive 😂 See you all tomorrow! Ahab

Hi Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Year. Pajero 2012 Do you have any prior off-road experience? No Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / eyelets. Yes

Hello Dr @Chaitanya D I Wil remove my RSVP from the drive. Have to take of some urgent matters to take care during the weekend. Hope to join with u for a drive soon.

Hello @Gaurav You're always taking care of us; thank you! I'm sorry I missed the posts yesterday. Yes please, if there is still room in the Pink Rock drive, and @Wrangeld is ok with it, I would like to participate. Thank you again for going above and beyond. Ahab

@Nithin Vaidir @Badar Tariq welcome to Carnity Offroad Club. Please provide us with the following information Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Year. Do you have any prior off-road experience? Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / eyelets. Also please ensure that you watch the following absolute Newbie briefing video for you and your car's safety.

@Mukundan Nair is added.

I shall look fwd to the next one

Hey guys I drive a landrover discovery sport 2018 model. I' did do one drive with a friend in liwa desert area last year and regarding the the tow hooks the car has one in front and one of those screw in hooks at the back of the vechile. The vechile ground clearance is about 8.5inches. Hope this will suffice.

Hi @Magdy Zahran @Srijith Gangadharan @Juanruiz @Nazier Isaacs @mikaeel shaik welcome to Carnity and it's off-road club. Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Year. Do you have any prior off-road experience? Confirm your vehicle has minimum 8 inches of ground clearance along with front and rear tow hooks. If in doubt, share your car front and back pictures so I can advice you accordingly. For your first drive, we will provide you with the spare radio and you just need to get tire deflator and gauge.

Hi @clm mlf welcome to Carnity. First and foremost, may I know why are you choosing 2 door Pajero, specifically? Looks, off-road, fancy, special affection, etc....? Mitsubishi maintenance and spare parts (including used, aftermarket and OEM) are inherently expensive than any other Japanese brand. And that reflects clearly with low resale value of Pajero's. Just like to make you aware of this fact before you actually finalize your deal. Now let's talk about 200,000 kms mileage is considered high mileage vehicle and it will definitely require some extra maintenance within next 3-6 months of your purchase. On the bright side, although Mitsubishi parts are expensive but they also outlast others so if you plan to keep this vehicle for long time over 2+ year you will have trouble free ride after initial hiccups (if any). Mitsubishi Pajero's are good solid and reliable 4x4 if you take care of them. Last but not least, make sure that the last timing belt has been changed around 100K - 120K (max) and if it's not been changed at all, then simply walk away from this deal - as that tells enough of how good owner did the previous maintenance irrespective of mechanic or mutual friend tall claims. If timing belt has been changed at 100K, then you should be doing it again now at 200K and that is an expensive job so factor that immediate expense to price your deal wisely.

Hi @sertac please note I won’t be able to make it for this weeks drive. Please you may remove me here. Hope to join your convoy soon.

The 2008 Pajeros are pretty reliable and if well maintained can go on for another long while. Most important things to look for is the maintenance schedule, suspension, bushings, condition of tyres. Make sure the drive belt was replaced in time, and the fluids such as transmission oil were done during the regular interval.

Join us to explore Al Qudra Desert to find what's beyond Qudra lakes And learn the art of offroading in a versatile playground for your first off-road adventure. You will learn to self-drive your vehicle from experts having decades of off-roading experience in the UAE. This area offers a good mix of playable long set of dunes and broad ridges to test your off-road control. Drive is open for all 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD vehicles having 8-10 inches of ground clearance and (MANDATORY) Front and rear tow hooks (MANDATORY) What you'll learn: Introduction to off-roading. Desert driving basics and etiquette. Desert driving tips, techniques, myth and best practices. Off-road and safety gear familiarization and recovery procedures. Vehicle orientation, risk analysis, deflation and outdoor safety advice. First time with Carnity Off-road Club: Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Year. Do you have any prior off-road experience? Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / eyelets. Why should i join? We will teach you how to self-drive off-road safely and learn the best offroad driving and recovery techniques. If you have already driven in sand before then you can learn more from experts having decades of offroading experience in the UAE. This area offers a good mix of playable long set of dunes and broad ridge to test your off-road control. Can my vehicle do this ? This drive is open for all 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD vehicle having 8-10 inches of ground clearance and front and rear tow hooks. If in doubt please first announce your questions on the drive thread so we can advise you further. Any stock 4x4/4WD are most welcome, you don't need any vehicle modifications. Can i bring passengers ? Yes of course, but if you are absolute new to offroading it is better to drive alone first to avoid any distractions. Learn More About: Carnity Off-road Club STRICTLY: For ABSOLUTE NEWBIE who are driving for the first time with Carnity. MUST READ AND CLICK TOTALLY AGREE ON THE BELOW COVID19 PRECAUTIONS TOPIC MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Drive Details Level: Only for "ABSOLUTE NEWBIES" or first timer with Carnity Off-Road Club When: 16 October 2020, Friday . Meeting time: 5:30 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: Al Qudra - https://goo.gl/maps/Cn8z4JKjDRzc1fty6 Type of Car: Any 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance. What to bring along: Deflator and Pressure Gauge, Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 09:30 AM End Point: Qudra Parking LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 15 members only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 5PM. 1 Lead Marshal + 2/3 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 or members who are not on the RSVP will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS. Please cancel you RSVP if you cannot make it, so your spot can be taken by others. PLEASE RSVP ON BELOW EVENT IN THE EVENT CALENDAR

I really enjoyed the drive. Something a little different! Who would have thought there are cows and donkeys in the desert? Posted some pictures on the gallery. Can`t wait for the next adventure. Thanks Ale and the rest of the team.

Hey @Gaurav Thank you for the update. Unfortunately I do not have my car. Its under service and I wont get it by tomorrow.

@topgear sorry to see you bow out - no waitlist on this drive and I had you mapped out for sweep but as you say, there will be another time.

Thanks for the update. See you soon. Now @Christian Andras you are in #1 and @Mukundan Nair in #2.

@Melenany and @Probir Mukherjee you have been added to this drive now, please confirm.

Waitlist: @Pancho you have been added to Manage tab to support Brette, please confirm @Francois Germishuys you have been added to this drive now, please confirm @Jihad Hachem you have already got confirmed for Fossil Rock at same time.

@sertac Sorry, but I just pulled out of this drive, cause I found out I need to work on Friday...But I also found a spot on Saturday's drive.

Congrats @Abu Muhammad

Thank you Rahimdad, much appreciated. Looking forward to the next drive with you.