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Dear @Danish Mohammad, @JeromeFJ, @Abdul Rahman AK, @Lakshmi Narasimhan, @Werno, @Russ, @RooRzOn, you are confirmed for this drive. @Darren Brooke, @GauravSoni, you are waitlisted for your 2nd drive. Have a nice week!

Good morning everyone, thank you @Kailasfor the amazing drive and thank you @Chaitanya D and @Rob H for the support @Thomas Varghese @Fabien Monleau @Gok Krish @Wade Pat2 @Farouq Owdeh Enjoy the videos

@Alain Canivet-Abikhalil @Marwan Haddad @Christopher Assal @Zixuan Huang @Lakshmi Narasimhan @Sunil Mathew @Darren Brooke @TT_Dubai @darren thompson @RooRzOn Hello Everyone, I hope you all are doing well and i am looking forward to see you for the drive tomorrow. Our plan for the drive, is to start from Murquab area, work towards Lisaili and Qudra until sunset. We will go through different types of terrain with a good mixture of technical and long range dune too. I have attached the convoy list below and we will be using the Radio Channel 1 (44600625). Till then, take care and be safe.

Thank you @Frederic @Danish Mohammad @Zixuan Huang @jeetu sharma @M.Seidam @Lakshmi Narasimhan @Ranjan Das @Shaaz Sha @TT_Dubai @Chaitanya D @Anish S @Hisham Masaad @Brette appreciate it!

The 3 things that are gonna affect your lighting is function (flood v/s spot v/s combo), location (bumper, hood/windshield, roof), and price. LEDs (especially strips/bars) are cheap and give you the combo. Otherwise you need to do some mixing and matching. If I wanna super honest, the location is more about aesthetics. The most functional location is a smaller (20 inch) bar on your bumper, you can very optionally support that with a couple of hood/windshield lights for spread (you need to angle them outwards). The price is more connected with the longevity than performance. You'll find a lot of really bright lights for cheap, but they don't come with proper warranties. My approach is dualistic: Get cheaper ones and try them out so that if I regret a location or level of brightness I can replace parts without too much crying in the corner. Commit when they break down and I have experience to buy expensive stuff. I'm also a "balance form with function" person, so I'll admit to sometimes compromising to get a better look. For example, I have roof lights that create a higher drag on the highway, but I love the way they look. Let's face it, if I wanted aerodynamics, I wouldn't have bought a brick with wheels. My setup is in the pics, I can tell you where I got the lights from if you're interested, but putting 2 of the roof lights on your bumper is more than enough, what I did was overkill for the balanced look. That said, don't skimp on installation. The wrong angle (especially for roof lights) will give a strong hood reflection and mess up your view, no chance of that with bumper lights that you can probably install at home (that's how i tried my first set but the wiring took a while the first time)

Ale - thanks for asking. It's working fine, looks like it needed to cool down. So will get it diagnosed first to see if its an electronic issue or a heating issue or something else.... first guess is that maybe an auxiliary transmission cooler, we will see. Will be back on the sand in quick time - once its taken care of...

Hey @Chaitanya D, I meant learning progress, not promotion. My question was about which class to take since there are 2. Option 1: Desert Driving Masterclass (feels like I will re-learn things I already know) Option 2: Advanced Desert Driving Course (might be too early for me) Which one do you recommend?

I have 1 spare which @Hisham Masaad has given. I can give you.

Hi @Anish S, since I've done a lift I can answer this: 1. You need to look into BODY LIFT (not suspension lift), this moves the body away from the frame (but not giving you a higher ground clearance like suspension lift), so your tyres will not rub the top. 2. If Body Lift is not an option, or after you did Body Lift there's still rubbing, look into "Pounding/Hammering the Pinch Weld", this is best shown in pictures here >> Finally, the Pinch Weld Mod – ADVENTURETACO 3. There's a 3rd option if you don't like modifying your car and keep it as much stock as possible: downgrading your tyre profile. Currently it's 265/70 = 70% x 265mm = 185.5mm = 7.3 inch sidewall. If you decrease the sidewall, say getting a 255/70/R16 = 70% x 255mm = 178.5mm = 7 inch sidewall, less 0.3 inch. Will lessening sidewall to -0.3" prevent rubbing? You need to test this... if you have friends with 255/70/R16 who are willing to lend you their tires for testing all good, else it's a bit of a hassle to hunt for 2nd hand tires and re-sell them if they still rub or you don't like the lower profile... Good luck with whatever choice tho 🤙

There is a shop in AL Qusais it is readily available, an internet search as mentioned will give you the address and details.

@Super Safari Girl just google "Mean Mother Air Compressor - High Output 160LPM dubai" and you may get some leads

Well done mate @Russlooking forward to seeing you and the beast on the next Fewbie + drive

Dear friends Regarding this never ending and quite interesting topic among all off-roaders and from a humble own and other shared experience as well as knowledge from the internet including our lovely and interactive forum allow me please to express how do I understand it : the electronic traction control with all of its evolution since invented came in the first place to assess the drivers on tarmac when the ground is slippery ( rain , snow , gravels .. etc ) especially during turning for smooth and controllable running of the wheels on ground like in AWD system despite its more of fuel consumption which is beyond the scope of my point.having said that here come the coupling of the ABS and traction control where the least resistant ( e.g patch of water under one wheel ) will receive less power than the other three to keep the others spinning and not to slip. Now the situation will be completely different when you are doing a sidy in inclination in a semi curve path on soft sand . In the later all the 4 wheels need to be kept spinning all time . Now if your traction control and ABS is activated and not off the engine will cut off the power via beaks to the least resistant encountering tire and this may lead to lethal fishtailing and eventually roll over at worst scenario. if the vehicle is equipped by the manufacturer for full shut down of the stability control ( which I doubt due to civil disclaimer and safety ) that you can operate from the cockpit then it’s fine . Other wise two choices no third we are left with , either to pull the appropriate fuses or to press the kill switch. And both options has advantages and disadvantages. while for some they have no choice than to pull fuses because there is no other way or because they don’t wana mess with the circuit by inappropriately installing kill switches . On the other hand if the kill switch done correctly by experienced personnel with the particular vehicle then it’s more than fine. Finally in either way the sequence how to operate it is extremely important. car off , keys out from ignition , fuse pull out or kill switch on , key in , ignition, switch on and the reverse sequence in the reverse order . If happens and you plug the fuse in or you press the kill switch off while the ignition is on then here where comes the mess and disorder ( personal experience ) tip : if you get stuck on soft sand try to crawl and wiggle while the all your fuses plugged in or your kill switch is off , it worked with my Xterra , worked with others in Pagero as example and I believe will work with you as well 😉 cheers

2 RSVPs and 3 to manage....Bollywood fans can relate to situation 😃 ....just a thought, any possibility this can be translated to a qualifying drive for some of us who have been waiting on boundaries for a while..2 extreme have already been cancelled due to low participation Disclaimer - i am fully aligned with the idea behind the new rules. Just sharing my thoughts as having been on one of the extremes drive, i want to explore the fun more. Carnity team has always surprised us with innovative ideas, so i am sure the plans for qualifying drive will be equally interesting. So please take my suggestion only in positive frame. I have no doubts that team will choose what's best for us as drivers and club as a whole ..Cheers. @Carnity@Luca Palanca Falsini @Gaurav

Hi @Super Safari Girl, after starting out with a TJM single compressor I quickly realised that it wasn’t up to the job - took too long and cut out in summer temperatures before I had reached ideal pressure…I decided to install an on-board ARB twin compressor and together with a 4-in-1 hose system it’s a complete game changer! A process that previously took the best part of 30 minutes is now done in less than 10…not cheap but definitely worth it..

@Chaitanya D @Lorenzo Candelpergher Thanks again for everything and for the report. I'm thinking of speeding my progress a little by taking one of the trainings, but I feel like the basic one would be too basic and would prefer doing the fewbie/intermediate. Since you've seen me out there, what would you recommend? Roy

General Info 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 2.0 MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: Ban Post TWO WAY RADIO GUIDELINES Every Off-roader 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. SUGGESTED READING: Carnity Two Way Radio Frequencies Drive Details Level: Newbie and Above (All Levels) When: 18June 2021, Friday Meeting time: 8.30 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: Mahafiz Pylon Track: https://goo.gl/maps/15oiBtFUPBxsvZKm7 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, willingness to learn and your own compressor for tire inflation. Approximate finish time: midnight Limited Spots Available: Limited to 12 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 9 AM. 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 ON BELOW CALENDAR

No, that's what its there for, and offroading its normal to hit them. Removing or shortening the bump stop would cause issues to all of those.

Welcome to the club @SUNIL KUMAR ! Below posts should get you in the right direction: You can consider following shops: - ACE, AdventureHQ, Speedex, DragonMart, and some typical offroading shops.

I did, yes. Always, ofcourse, switching car off. Works well, not a sinlge error or so

Hello team Carnity Another topic too help with the many thoughts running through my head for my vehicle . This one is Re improving lights or light bars / spots for evening drives! I have thought about purchasing and fitting a light bar or spots for the car for night drives. Had a couple of small missions in the evening and noticed my old 2014 lights are not as effective as I would like. What are the opinions of just improving the current fitted lights on the car too LED or HID headlights. I’m sure this would undoubtedly improve what is seen at night. OR is a light bar or spots much much more effective then that first solution? If so I would love to hear opinions on wether spot lights suffice , light bar would be much better and wether there is a preference in general too LED or HID. TIA and see you in the sand!

I can collect it from @Thomas Varghese. thanks buddy thanks @Thomas Varghese, I will collect it when ever we meet in ajman

Hi @Roy Armale none of the classes will hasten your progress in terms of promotion to next levels. But you will hone your skills in a faster way with the Marshals at Carnity. We only exempt a person who attends the Masterclass from taking a Absolute newbie drive. I would recommend take your time, enjoy the progress because with each drive you learn something. As long as you enjoy your drives and the learning which comes with it is a fantastic feeling. I would not advise you to start pushing for the next level just for the sake of getting there.

This is the trick that every one is forgetting maybe do it or simply unaware of it and what I always try to point it out . 👍

Hi Wrangeld, Thanks for guiding me to the right driving lesson. Done the things as per your suggestion. Regards,

hi @Hisham Masaad, one for me plzz🙂🙏

@PaoloMaraziti 2nd drive waitlist - noted 👍 @Shaaz Sha welcome buddy! only 1-2 steps in front to the manage tab but anyway, you are managing the drives already See you on the sand!

Hi @Frederic kindly remove me from the wait-list.

Now, that's a good question. Why is it I feel dumb again 🤣 I am due to go to the garage tomorrow to learn more about it as it was installed only two weeks again. I will let you know by then

This is what I'm talking about. 😎

Waitlist 1. Gok Krish

I can sharey simple experience. I'm driving Jeep JL. In my first ever ride with other group I was advised to remove the fuse. This was the most wrong thing I ever did. For sure my car got stuck. And since there is no fuse, the computer lost some information about what is going on. It ended up no traction. And lost the 4 wheel. So it was only 2 wheel working. With even an alarm saying 4wheel service. So the car was saying bad words to me. I was pulled out. And was escorted to the exist. Before moving out I had the fuse back. As soon as I reached the entry point. I checked the car the alarm was gone and the 4 wheel was back to function. Since that time I always use the standard bottom in the car to switch the traction control and the electronic traction control. And the car was very good. I trust the engineering and the studies the factories made. So I use what they provide. If your car needs it, they will provide it. Else you don't need it. Trust the factories and don't try to be smarter than years of studies and engineering. 😁

Pls add me to Waitlist, thanks! I am not on any other drive this weekend. Missed to register in time. But I will have my COVID test done on Wednesday after drive with Ale and be ready just in case it opens up....

Hi kindly waitlist me for my second drive.

Please waitlist… 2nd drive

Darren Brooke - Waitlist for 2nd Drive Please

@Anish S, are you sure you are buttoming out? There is another reason why this might be happening, if you hit your bumper or fender before, the metal might slightly bend towards the inside and thus when you make full turns left or right while driving the tire might rub the fender.

Super news @Gregory well done!

Congratulations @Gregory

Congrats @Gregory!

If your hoses and cable are long enough, try to put the compressor on your seat. There will be less risk of dust getting inside and it will run cooler as well.

If this happened with OEM shocks as well, then your bumpstops are the culprit. Measure the distance and get them replaced to a longer bumpstop.

Thank you @Lorenzo Candelpergher and @Chaitanya D. I joined the group with zero 4x4 experience, very low expectations and lots of over confidence. It was a humbling experience with new found respect for desert and the driving skill of you both but the most impressive part of the group was the manner in which you helped everyone in every situation and ensured safety of the group. great work guys and looking forward to our next adventure

Drive Report: Dear friends @Roy Armale, @Clay Neddo, @sachin suvarna, @Simon Ducos, @Haris Javed, @Vikas Bhatia, @arjumand, @Marwan Haddad, @Roy Dsouza, @hasan hamadeh pic below at Richie's bar in Qudra area It is always special when you join a club to enjoy as a hobby and over time you have learned so much to share with new friends who join in. Absolute newbie is one drive which is always so fun for all the seniors to impart and introduce all the safe practices. This report of mine has been made easier by @Lorenzo Candelpergher who has beautifully described what all you need to do as he was having a birds eye view on the entire convoy being in the center. Thank you so much. To high light a few more learning points: 1. Please learn to improve on what all you learnt and experienced today - , deflations, approach, throttle control and using the gears/diff locks to get out of situations. 2. Keep to convoy positions at all times, keep a close watch on cars in front and behind you. 3. Radio communication and acknowledgement is prime 4. Please follow advices given by the seniors - which will help you get out of a situation without damaging your car. 5. Do not venture out on a different track on your own. With regards to deflation depending on the style you drive and which tires you are running you can go down to 15 psi for normal road tires and 12 psi if you have off road all terrain tires. You can keep reducing by 0.5 psi as you progress till you get that sweet spot where the pressure will be perfect to get the best performance of your car for your style of driving, without risking a pop out. You will learn and experience this as you progress and join more drives. From now on you all have done a fantastic debut with Carnity and are welcome to join more drives in future. Remember to get your mandatory off road gear by next time you join - Radio (and program it), Shovel, Deflator, Compressor and a off road flag. More information on these in the link below Please join in the whatsapp notification group for announcements on drives planned. The drives for weekends go live for RSVP on sunday at 7 PM. Please note to choose your drive correctly as these are generally full within minutes. Link to join below If you feel you have more experience and would like to upgrade your level to more challenging drives then you are welcome to do a self declaration as per the link below which will be reviewed . Some stats from the drive in the picture below - of course you can reduce 8-10 km which we drove for one car to be exited Last but not the least - immense thanks to @Brette and @Lorenzo Candelpergher for joining this drive and supporting. They have shared some great tips with you all, which you need to improve on. Hope you all had good fun joining this club. I wish to see you all soon on some other drives . If you have any queries / suggestions - you are welcome to ask here by tagging me as Chaitanya D. Cheers

Just wanted to thank @Chaitanya D @Lorenzo Candelpergher and @Brette for the great drive this morning and for dealing with a lot of ups and downs (see what I did there?) with all of us. It was a great intro to riding with Carnity and I learned a lot. Can't wait for the upcoming drives with all of you.