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On Fewbie level I think it’s too soon to make this statement. Climbing big dunes is not just about power but also about the proper technique of learning to choose the right line and approach momentum. A 3.6 Pentastar Wrangler has more than enough power to make it through.

We’ll done mate well deserved also ! Congrats

I appreciate all your nice words my friends. It means a lot It feels good to be encouraged. Glad I made it to this rank. It’s been a steady progression since I first started hitting the dunes and I can’t wait to test this new level and ride along with the more experienced ones. And for the ones that are next in line, can’t wait to see you there too :))

Congrats on achieving the 100 drives @Islam Soliman!! And thank you for the trucker drive this week, I knew what was coming and had been excited for it. Could have enjoyed a lot more if there weren't overheating issue and the back pain. Driving behind @JeromeFJ was really enjoyable. and thank you @Alex Raptor for helping the recoveries and being the flawless CF. didn't see much at the back but often heard @varunmehndiratta's warm confirmation that it's all good at back untill at the end when @Danish Mohammad had to take over the SW due to a radio faliure . till next time!

congrats @Alain Canivet-Abikhalil Well deserved, enjoy...

Congrats Alain, knew this would happen soon as you deserve it all! Enjoy the new rank and debut IM drive and hopefully to see you soon!

Thanks @Naveen Raj @Rizwanm2 Thanks Machan. Yeah still we didn't meet 😄 will meet soon. @Nivin Thanks Nivin. See you soon. @JeromeFJ Thanks Jerome. Hope you are fine now. See you soon.

Thanks @Gaurav Soni. Seen you soon. I remember my second newbie drive you came with us. After that many drives.

Congrats @Alain Canivet-Abikhalil!!

Well Done & Congratulations @Alain Canivet-Abikhalil

Congratulations @Alain Canivet-Abikhalil, a very well deserved promotion. Your big smiles at every stop during the drives, your prompt response at every request for help in shoveling or any other need tell everything about your enthusiasm for offroad and have been a great reward for me everytime we had a chance to drive together. Keep going!

Congrats @Islam Soliman on very big milestone. 👏

contrats.. enjoy your new level. 👍

Congrats @Naveen Raj.

Ramandbx @Ramandbx kiranshinde @kiranshinde Senthil Kumar @Senthil Kumar Mohamad Anwer @Mohamad Anwer Pieter Potgieter @Pieter Potgieter Joji varghese @Joji varghese Rsjiv Samuel @Rsjiv Samuel Alex Hollands @Alex Hollands eldose baby @eldose baby Sara EL FANIDI @Sara EL FANIDI Larry Cadden @Larry Cadden Kamal Dhanwani @Kamal Dhanwani Well done, you're all signed up and confirmed for the drive Friday. There is already a waitlist - so if plans chance, advise on this forum and then remove yourself from the RSVP. Exact start point (between Lehbab Police Station & Margham to follow. Only 4 more sleeps. See you soon in the sand.

Thank you @Ale Vallecchi. You motivated me and guided me form my very first drive with Carnity. I learnt many new things from every drive with you. I'm so excited to go my first IM drive with you this Saturday. @Ranjan Das Thank you Ranjan. See you this week drive. Happy to join with you again. 🤛 You are next. Make it fast. 😀

Well done @Bernard Kalaani. After all, you did have an almost Fewbie baptism of fire this past weekend 😉: your skills are solid. Enjoy the new rank.

Congratulations @Bernard Kalaani 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 Self-recovery techniques Shoveling at right place Crawling out of difficult situations Blip Blip - Coordinate steering and gas control Basic side sloping and hill climb Basic ridge riding and criss crossing Basic control over technical dunes Slightly faster pace desert driving Ability to manage stuck/refusals with radio Learn to control and avoid fishtailing Never fight or challenge gravity 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 Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Ideally no. If the tyres are worn out I would recommend changing to ATs like Yokohama or Kumho. BFG and Cooper are too heavy and have thick sidewalls which are not the best in the sand. But if the existing tires are in good shape, you can continue using them on the sand. Not the best option, but it will do.

I agree with Fredy (part I missed) that fewbie level is all about finding your sweet spot and learning to use correct lines, approach angle and momentum. So don't rush to any conclusion now, just work on your skills and see if heavier tires really holds you down. Pay extra close attention to cars in front who are making certain climbs and try to replicate the same as much as you can. Second point I also missed that its Pentastar (Thanks Fredy) as I was under the impression of older JK with 4.0 engine that is known to be sluggish and added with oversize BFG is a recipe for disaster - which is not your case. Whatever you decide make sure you do lot of research and don't simply go with off-road garages suggestions as these ppl love to sell anything to anyone whether you need it or not and secondly it might open a new can of worm as explained above. What I meant to say is that, re-gearing is a very serious choice that you need to make with careful evaluation of all pros and cons than just one person or garage advice.

Woohoo! Congrats @Alain Canivet-Abikhalil!

Congrats @Alain Canivet-Abikhalil! So proud of you. رفعتلنا راسنا. Hopefully you will start organizing rides soon and share your knowledge.

FCA has given @S Jacoba brand new JGC as replacement when his old car which was still under warranty, started emitting weird burnt smell from ac vents and thereafter he had the good fortune with the dealer of getting all repairs under goodwill. So good luck to your friend.

Congratulations @Naveen Raj 👍

@Lawrence_Chehimi Had my 2015 JGC started making the ticking sound into ~140K kms and ~5.5 years.. Its a known issue with 3.6 pentastar engine and is to do with the rocker arms... I think Jeep fixed this issue for the cars post 2015.. From my experience and what I have read online, it doesn't affects the cams immediately though the sound gets scarier.. But at some point it can damage the cams... I had mine fixed after running with the sound for arnd 20k Kms.. It cost approx 10K to 20k to fix at agency depending on the damage....In my case, car was out of warranty but still got goodwill approval from FCA done through the agency where I ended up spending only 3.5K which came along with 6 basic oil change services included.. in my case the car had full service history with the agency..... I would suggest to try the luck with agency for a good will approval..

And by any chance you are running BF Goodrich too? Heavier AT tires is great for rocks but not friendly for sand long hill climb, as axle is rotating almost double the weight on each side that limits the sand hill climb substantially. I know bigger and knobly tires look great but once you embark on that route you will do double the amount of mods especially power mods to get stock car hill climb. Take a step back and fully understand what your car currently has vs OEM and if you really want to continue with that setup for whatever choice or preference you may have by considering the trade-off that you are experiencing now.

Thanks Frederic! Looking forward to more drives and a little faster pace!🤪

Congrats @Naveen Raj !

Really looking forward to this drive. These dunes look amazing, and I have been starved from desert during a few week 😀😀 Just waiting the go ahead from Lorenzo, and I will happily run and do my PCR 😅 !

contrats.. enjoy your new level. 👍

congrats.. enjoy your new level. 👍

Congrats @Enrico Biscaro . Well deserved. 👍

Congrats @Enrico Biscaro

Thanks @S Jacob and @Hisham Masaad. Thanks brother. Did u change from mitsubishi to lexus?

Congrats @Alain Canivet-Abikhalil

Well done @Naveen Raj welcome to the next level!

Well done @Chinthaka Ruwan great to see you progress up to the ranks!! Welcome to the next level!

Thank you @Islam Soliman for your support and guidance. Always pleasure to drive with you. See you soon. Thanks @Danish Mohammad. See you soon

Thanks @Danish Mohammad. Hopefully some day will be riding with u all in dubai. Btw all are welcome to abudabhi

Congratulations @ShereenMK

Congratulations @Enrico Biscaro

Congratulations @Enrico Biscaro

Congratulations!

Congrats @Chinthaka Ruwan

Hi Chinthaka @Chinthaka Ruwan, very well deserved. Congratulations

Very well earned @Chinthaka Ruwan. It's been a pleasure seeing you progressing from the very beginning.

Bravo @Enrico Biscaro!! Hope to see you soon on the sand.

Congratulations Bernard @Bernard Kalaani

Congrats Bernard !

Yalla! Well done 👍!