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What a lovely day… Lovely drive. Started with a nice weather, foggy but nice. We had to wait for sometime, since was too foggy and unsafe to enter the desert. Then started slowly, discovering how it will go, and started warming up, when we found it is getting clear and good. Mahafiz is good with it different sizes bowls, and we started tracing them one by one, small and big. Every one did amazing job, and mastering different terrains. after clearing mahafiz dunes, or almost, and found all are perfectly preforming, we started moving to Faya, the famous place with high dunes. As soon as we started, few refusals faced, easily handled with any requirement for tools. Everyone was good, adhering to the instructions, and moving forward. Reached top of Faya from side, and climbed from the other side. All again made it easily to the top, with some adjustment of : 1- proper gear used to climb 2- Tyre pressure checking and adjustment 3- weight of passengers evaluation, study and distribution. Glad it was study of passengers as entity, without going into details of what are they dressed 😅. Hope your passengers @Vinod Damodaran did not feel bad making so much jokes 4- requirement for moving car …. Release of hand brake 🤣🤣🤣. We should add this point to the briefing!!! @Patrick van der Loo you were amazing in your first fb drive, keep it up buddy @Jose Thomas @Vinod Damodaran @Waqar Sarwar @Karthik Raptor @Mark D @Belal Aldaour @Reggie Landicho thank you for joining and make it nice drive @Rob S thank you for being a SL, someone can depend on @Gertjan and @Mohamad Anwer thank you for being CF and SW. Look forward to see you soon guys in sand, nice weekend and coming week ahead. take care Hisham

Dear Friends @Alphin Aloor @Daniel Rodas @Anoop Nair @Gregory @Davie Chase @Gilbert Khalil and @Charbel Thank you for the RSVP in the first part of "the loop" which where we will be looping the area of solar park snaking and crossing the dunes of varied size and texture south east till its outskirt to little sweihan and across it in and out ( blasting part ) heading north and then north west back to our starting point. along the path which seemingly may look straight forward however at some areas can be tricky and highly technical. my self i am looking forward for what i have prepared for you guys and the only way to know is not to forget to set your alarm and be please on time 0:700 or little earlier so we can start no later than 7:15 . its with immense pleasure to have @Looper for his first support drive and congrats for the promotion dear. for emergency my cell is 0554045278 and we will be communicating on radio channel 3 ( 44605621 ) P.S : i have edited the meeting point please refresh the page and you will be good its here as well : https://goo.gl/maps/GM2ABDeZyHz2YtHi8 Convoy order

Hello off-roaders.!!!Welcome @Ashok chaturvedi @Stav @Waqas Parvez @Vaibhav @munkybizness @Rsjiv Samuel @MMansoor @imranaasghar81 @Junaid120120 and @Thomas Varghese. Thank you for RSVPing and see you tomorrow boys. This is the convoy order for tomorrow and we will be using carnity channel 3 (446056) for our communications. See you😄

Thank you @Hisham Masaadfor an amazing drive, as mentioned earlier this is not the first time I have been out with you in this area, however, every time it feels more amazing than the previous time , and today definitely felt like the best 👌, especially with exceptional group @Jose Thomas @Vinod Damodaran@Waqar Sarwar @Karthik Raptor @Mark D @Belal Aldaour @Patrick van der Loo excellent drivers with amzing cars which was a real pleasure to watch and hear roar!!! @Reggie Landichoplease send us the YouTube link for your amazing on board cameras? thank you @Rob S for a great 2nd lead and thank you @Gertjanfor your support and smoth driving. Looking forward to seeing all again in the desert 🏜 Best

Thank you @Brette for the beautiful drive this morning. Perfect introduction to the desert driving ! Thanks everyone for reaching the meeting point on time. Unfortunately @Krishna R could not join the drive. Hope you can rapidly fit a rear tow point and join soon. We started slowly crossing the shabka and reaching the first dunes. With smooth arches on the slope, we could experience this feeling of the car being sideways, or even sliding a bit despite the good grip provided by the wet sand. Then you have introduced some dune crossings, always a bit impressive, as we don’t know what is behind. This is when we had the first serious stuck of the day, with @Luiz Nóbrega being blocked on a crest, with one wheel in the air. After some attempts of self recovery, we decided to help with a small tug from the rear. Good opportunity to practice for me, and experience the feeling for Luiz. The group was driving very well, and @Brette has increased the pace, leading us through bigger dunes, for higher side sloping and dune crossings. It was then @Haitham Khattab turn to be stuck in a tricky position, on top of a steep slope. @Brette managed the recovery with great control, and it was impressive to see the two JGC tided with the rope, one supporting the other. The rest of the drive was a smooth continuation, and we crossed a more technical part with dunes closer to each other, before reaching the exit point. @Paolo Morresi and @Samer Najm where very comfortable in the drive, ready for more adventures, @Taimur Khan gained rapidly confidence to push the Prado to the top of the dunes, @Haitham Khattab and @Luiz Nóbregaenthusiastic and eager to learn. It was a pleasure to drive with all of you!

amazing drive again @Frederic.. dunes were awesome.. thanks @Srikumarfor your support.. the group today was amazing too.. c u all again soon

@Naveen Raj @Josh T. @ShereenMK @Karthikeyan Govindarajan @Santoso Marjuki @Zed @Mus_hus78 thank you all for joining the drive. We will be using channel1 Convoy Numbering Asif Hussain ShereenMK Santoso Marjuki Naveen Raj Zed Karthikeyan Govindarajan Mus_hus78 Josh T. See you all tomorrow

@Islam Soliman thanks for a great morning out in the sand again, another fantastic drive with a few unexpected twists and turns. really enjoyed the SL position and getting to assist with some recoveries so thanks again for having that confidence in me. @Sunil Mathew and @marks great support form you guys as usual making sure we were all safe and well looked after so a special thank you to you guys. Great to see some old friends and make some new ones again today @Pacific @Fabien Monleau @Quresh Pajero @JamesThorn @Daniel Yang @Naveen Raj was fantastic driving with you guys as always and hope you get your tire sorted @Gregory. look forward to seeing you all in the sand pit again very soon, i will check the GoPro and see what pics i can pull from it, have uploaded a couple from my phone. take care one and all and see you all again soon Davie..

Welcome @Ahab Shamaa good to see you making to the drive after your business travel.

Drear friends @Davie Chase @Daniel Rodas @Alphin Aloor and @Looper it seems that we are having a super short convoy of five including my self tomorrow. See you tomorrow inshallah at 7 sharp . Will have a blast drive 😅 the convoy will be rearranged at meeting point .stay blessed 🙏

@JeromeFJ thank you for the detailed trip report. @Krishna R sorry you could not join due to the missing rear tow hook and I appreciate that you understood the importance of it and why we could not let you drive today. Hope to see you in the sand soon. You should be able to get a tow point for the hitch receiver at ACE or online at Amazon. @Paolo Morresi @Samer Najm @Taimur Khan @Haitham Khattab @Luiz Nóbrega all of you did brilliantly and I could not have asked for a more enthusiastic bunch. @Paolo Morresi you did really well and I could tell that you have driven in the desert before. @Taimur Khan you were a bit hesitant at the start but as we progressed I could see you were really trying and with each climb/ sidey you were getting better. To answer your question above, when doing a side slope, I always look at it in 3 stages. 1st, for as long as you are climbing, you need to give it enough of gas and don't be afraid to push the car. Once you stop climbing and start driving parallel to the ridge, you have to stop pushing it, but maintain the momentum that got you there. If you slow down, gravity would come into play and will start pulling you down. 3rd, when exiting you let go of the gas but don't allow the vehicle to free roll down, be gentle on the brakes and make sure you are completely in control of the descent speed. As you get more confident and learn the way your vehicle reacts in different situations, you can tweek the way you approach different dunes. @Haitham Khattab was I glad to see another JGC. I was impressed with the way you managed today and trust me, I know what it takes to tame the JGC. With all the computers controlling the car, it will not always allow you to do what you want but the more you do it, the system learns and adapts to your driving style and in time you will master it. Your stuck today is part of the game and it will not be the last time, these are all the learning experiences that come as part of offroading. Overall very well done. @Luiz Nóbrega what can I say, it was impressive that you got through the first 30 minutes on 2WD. Always remember, when you switch to 4 Hi or low, if it is blinking, it is not engaged. After your stuck when we actually got you into 4Hi, you did really well. My only feedback to you would be to control the speed on descents. Other than that, you did great. @Samer Najm you too drove really well today and the only feedback would be to not stop on the crest when crossing a dune. I could see you were hesitant and would come to a complete stop on the crest before you descend. The sand was hard today so it did not matter but as the sand starts drying, it becomes less forgiving and you will end up cresting yourself. @JeromeFJ thank you for the exceptional support and clear instructions throughout. Moving forward you all will be joining the Newbie drives and not an Absolute Newbie drive anymore. Drives are announced every Monday at 11 am, and they go live on Monday at 7:00 pm. Due to the high demand, these drives get full in about 10 minutes, so please be online at 7 pm to book your spot. If you miss a spot, put your name on the waitlist asap. Generally, by Friday with dropouts everyone does get a spot if they have waitlisted. For the next drives, please bring along a deflator, pressure gauge, flag, compressor and radio as a minimum. Learn to deflate your tires and checking them precisely Learn to fix a flag on your car Learn to program and fully charge your radio You can join the Carnity Whatsapp Drive Notification to get the latest updates on the drives, so that you can RSVP on time for the next weekend's drive. Please have a look at below topic which describes the tools needed for every level. There is a separate tutorial inside which explains which radio we recommend and how to program them: (Please do not buy the Baofeng 888S spare radio we gave you, as these cannot be programmed without a special cable and software). Please have a look at below grading structure that explains various off-road levels: Thanks again and see you'll in the sand.

Put simply, an amazing drive! Thanks @Hisham Masaad it was a pleasure to be SL and follow (mostly) your tracks! a real great group of people in the convoy too, thanks everyone for an amazing morning!

@Brette @JeromeFJ..Thank you! it was such a wonderful experience today and I am glad I could join this drive after 2 quick trips to DM to pick up a compressor , radio and flagpole! 😜. Learnt so much about desert driving and could see myself getting the hang of it after some guidance from both Marshalls and other more experienced colleagues. I realised the reason I was sliding sideways on the slope was coz I was lifting my leg off the gas when reaching the stage where we drove parallel to the base. Once I kept the momentum going at that stage, I could manage to complete the loop with more confidence. @Bretteplease correct me if this isn't right:). The words of encouragement radioed by @JeromeFJ after we completed each manouvre were motivating. Thanks to all the convoy colleagues for their support and readiness to always assist.

Thank you all for the drive. @Brette& @JeromeFJ than you for your guidance and support through out the drive.

Thank you so much @JeromeFJ for the detailed description of the Trip today. It was really amazing driving & Learning experience. We felt safe in your hands and @Brette did an excellent job leading us and created an exciting route for us to experience different dunes, while being patient and supportive. His instructions was very clear and precise when i got stuck which made me feel confident that we will recover smoothly. Thanks to all my convoy colleagues who made it fun and gave it a family feeling. See you all in future trips, stay safe.

Dear @Alexanderrr @hugo @Quresh Pajero @Yawa @Shahid Mehmood @Zixuan Huang - Charlie @Joseph Raju @Manoj Soman @Rob S @Vanessa8580 Pre-drive details below: 1- Please be on time and bring all your passion for off-roading and pull as much as you can of yourself out of bed.. trust me you will need all of it. 2- Be at the meeting point by 7:00am (or before) and be ready to move max by 7:20max (deflated, flag erected, 4H on, radio on and set, airbags/traction/abs all set....) 3- Please ensure your programable radio is on, fully charged and set to Channel 1 (446,006) 4- Briefing will be done on on the sand before we start moving 5- Please be prepared for a demanding drive which you will require your undivided attention. Bringing passengers is ok provided they will not be a cause for distraction and don't have known motion sickness or fear of heights. 6- Please ensure everything in the car is tied down and no moving objects 7- Please check all oils, tow hooks, and ensure no hanging parts below the chassis. 8- please ensure you come with a full tank (as much as possible) in addition to all necessary gear for this drive level specially your safety flag and radio, a proper shovel (NO FLAG or RADIO = NO DRIVE) P.S. please bring more water than what you usually have 9- Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/UGVDtqo5Khmwf3PN8 10- Convoy Order:

What an amazing ride @Hisham Masaad honestly, and as @Rob Sput it, one of the best I have been on so far. Great technical sections and wonderful loops. Couldn’t wish more for a first fewbie ride. And that raptor sound is still booming in my ears @Karthik Raptor

@Michel Van Woudenberg @Tom B @Tareq Al Turq @ASAD. @Simon Dawood @Jona @Marcin Wronowski @Faisal Alhashimi @KKIRAN @Osama M @Hisham Masaad Good evening everybody Here is the convoy order for tomorrow morning; We will be using channel# 2 on the radio See you all in the morning

The gas station is 24x7 operational. The road is two way so beware.

Thank you @Hisham Masaad for the amazing drive today. Without a doubt, as others mentioned, it was my best drive with Carnity to date. Looking forward to more drives with you. @Mohamad Anwer thanks for your support and I loved your LC.

Thanks @Frederic and @Srikumar for the lovely drive .. thoroughly enjoyed Kishore

@Karthikeyan Govindarajan yes meeting point is ADNOC. I am doing this area for first time and i assume the station is open and almost all ADNOC serves 24/7.

Thank you @Gertjan nice shots 🤣 just noticed @Mohamad Anwer…nice one @Gertjan

@Gertjanyou photos are amazing especially the one where hisham looks like he is sitting in my car reversed 😁 😂 😀

I think 90% of pick-up owners have really no utility for pickup beds here.

@M.Seidam unfortunately won't be able to join tomorrow - I took my name off the guest list early in the afternoon today, before the convoy order came through - and then saw my name. Have had some great drives with you and hope to continue this... just not tomorrow! Have a good drive and see you all soon.

sorry i will miss this one. see you in the next drive dr.

Wow! Looking forward! This drive will be awesome!

@M.Seidam short convoys are the most fun to drive with, I am looking forward to a very fun drive.

Sure @Charbel.. come and will squeeze you in

Some more pics in the gallery!

Thank you @Frederic and @Srikumar for a fun and safe drive. Had some good fun today.

Thanks @Hisham Masaad for a great drive! Loops and hils to practice on and improve skills! Much appreciated. A few pictures in the gallery. Till the next drive!

Hi Dr. I am still not sure about tomorrow. can i confirm in the evening?

@Ishaq Muhammad this is a Fewbie Plus level drive. As you are not on this level you are not eligible to attend.

We’re waiting for you guys!! Some of us are showing another level of dedication…😀…or madness…🤪

Hi I'm switching to this drive and taking myself off the other drive. High dunes please

Hi @Mehmet Volga I removed myself from the Drive as I have to work this Sunday. see you next time 😊

Dear all Need advice about installing a cold air intake system on my FJ. Some believe that it adds HP, smoother engine better sound while say others it can damage engine. Is it really worth the cost of AED 2500/-?

Everyone living west of E611 P.S. Pick-up owners: IKEA/Ace runs don't count

I test drove the Hilux Adventure trim with the 4.0L engine (which is shared by a few other Yotas - including the FJC) and I thoroughly enjoyed it but when I stacked it against the Patrol LWB SS that I ended up getting, here was my rationale: Pros for the Hilux: 1. Lighter than the Y61 SS LWB 2. The interior is updated and modern 3. More fuel efficient 4. ~20% lower cost Cons for the Hilux: 1. Rear suspension is leaf springs. I prefer coil-overs. 2. Significantly wider turning angles, while the Patrol is already tough to turn 3. Longer wheelbase & length (~ 9.6 inches) which will impact the breakover angles 4. I have no utility for pickup beds and prefer a closed cabin SUV

Hopefully catch you in the sand soon

@Foxtrot Oscar Becaue of some health issues i cannot join the drive tomorrow.

hi @Charbel I am adding you to the drive please confirm

@Hashem Rihan and @Joseph Raju you both are added and there have been drop outs do you confirm? I will rearrange the convoy when we meet

Apologies, I'm on my way, will be late by 10 mins

Hi all, Please find the convoy list for tomorrow's drive. It will be my 100th drive with @Carnity. 1. Kailas- L 2. @Shahid Mehmood-SL 3. @Udit S 4. @Issaa 5. @Ron.P 6. @Harshal 7. @Nasr.990 8. @Looper- CF 9. @Mahmoud Taha 10. @Abdul Basit Khan 11. @Sivakumar 12. @Ahmed Mostafa 13. @Sharat Nambiar 14. @takeshi sobue 15. @Vishal Nair-SW We will be on channel 3 (44605625). See you all tomorrow soon.

Apologies but I have to skip tomorrow’s drive. I hope I get a chance to join you soon.

Sorry, I didn’t join afternoon drive and if I did was my mistake. Sorry, I can’t make it in the afternoon. Please use my place. @Chaitanya D

I think the next best contender is 3.8 Pajero and after that Montero sport both available in 7 seat. for 80K budget you can get much never models maybe 2018+ with very low mileage.