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Great News, thank you very much @GauravSoni for joining us to split the drive in two convoys, and make all our friends happy. RSVP is closed now, and will just wait till tonight to make sure all below are joining, unless change of plan. Please confirm. Attendees DanielN @DanielN Bashar Beasha @Bashar Beasha Tharun Kumar V @Tharun Kumar V Waqar Sarwar @Waqar Sarwar Adam James @Adam James Ahmad Nerat @Ahmad Nerat premindra rajaram @premindra rajaram Bjoern @Bjoern Albarqawi85 @Albarqawi85 Frans M @Frans M Vaibhav @Vaibhav Davie Chase @Davie Chase Glenn W @Glenn W Yaseen87 @Yaseen87 Joji varghe @Joji varghese Nathan L @Nathan L Zubair @Zubair Sebb @Sebb Mohamad Anwer @Mohamad Anwer Chris Wing @Chris Wing Look forward to hear from you at the earliest

Well deserved promotion @Waqas Parvez ! Keep it up !

Congratulations @Waqas Parvez for reaching the Advisor 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. ADVISOR This Advisor level is the cornerstone of Team Carnity Structure as you will always remain an "Advisor" first even when you attain a Marshal rank. As an advisor, you will, constructively help, support, and advise other advisors with "respect" being part of this big multi-cultural family. You can discuss or even question ideas at any level but respectfully and professionally by keeping all the dialogue exchanges confidential for internal use only. Your biggest transformation from an off-roader to a leader will be done at this level. With solid experience in supporting drives and handling recoveries, you will join the most comprehensive and power-packed Leaders Lead sessions. The Leaders Lead Sessions, which consist of 3 drives and significant homework and preparation in advance of the drives, will eventually teach you all about leading and navigating in the desert, extreme recovery scenarios, and learning to lead the convoy in the various terrains UAE has to offer. These sessions are conducted by a crew member, tailored specifically for you, and be done for a handful of members only at a time. This is invaluable information and exclusive training that you will only receive at the Advisor level with Carnity. You will be learning the basics of leading the convoy in the desert in three different steps: Advance sand reading, planning your lead, terrain, level, and emergency exits. Lead with navigational software to systematically scale the lead for all the cars in the convoy. Ability to lead, recover and manage the convoy in the most extreme desert available in the UAE. Once you complete these 3 sessions then you will be eligible to lead drives under supervision: Minimum two partial leads for any daytime Fewbie drives under Expert/Marshal/Crew supervision. Plan, post, and a lead minimum of four daytime Fewbie drives under Expert/Marshal/Crew supervision. You can extend above two partial or four full leads if you need more time to develop confidence. Once you successfully, complete the minimum of two partial and four full leads under supervision, then you will be eligible for your Expert promotion. Carnity Contribution Committed to driving with Carnity off-road club only. Lead/Support: Minimum 6 drives per quarter (3 months). Forum contribution to earn Carnity points. Skills required Meticulous planning and preparation. Ready for new challenges or unexpected situations. Leadership skills to always put the team before yourself. Car Worthiness Capable 4x4 vehicle with a low range gearing. Suitable approach and departure angle. High profile tires. Off-road gear required Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor, tool kit, rated recovery rope and 2 rated shackles, GPS, Floor jack and jack board, tire repair kit, toolbox, tie-down straps, fluids. Drive Joining All Levels. Forum participation Active participation on the forum. Share drive experience + feedback. Share drive pictures in the gallery. Post trip report after the drive.

Well done buddy! Congratulations @Waqas Parvez👏👏

Well done Waqas and heartiest congratulations. Very well deserved and wish you more. @Waqas Parvez

Congrats @Waqas ParvezParvez 🙌🙌🙌

@Waqas Parvez congrats mate - well deserved and keep it up dude

Inside Pajero bowl

Haha, I just found out the hard way you can only change it one every 30 days, make sure you put some thought into it unlike me 😂 saw you had changed your name and though cool I will try something as well……stuck with it now

Congratulations @Waqas Parvez welcome to the team mate looking forward to our next adventures together

Noted sir ! So I come prepared with enough food, and warm clothes then

Hi Doc @M.Seidam, Can you give a tentative location idea ( So I plan my previous night accordingly )

Congratulations my friend, very well deserved and see you soon @GauravSoni

Hello all, I couldn't introduce myself last month when I joined, due to various factors. My name is Tharun Kumar V! I am originally from Bengaluru, India, but lived in several different countries and I am now based in Dubai, working with UD Trucks as Resident Eng. for MEENA. As a Resident Eng., my job is to help UD Truck's dealers and customer a reliable truck and of course to help them out whenever they’re in need of technical solution. Last June I moved to Dubai with my wife Ankitha and my daughter Shrestha. Ankitha was an interior designer and currently she is handling our naughty Shrestha who is just 16months old. Things keeps me calm are cars, bikes and trucks. Back in India I’m a member of Fiat 1100 Bangalore club. I do own a small fleet of cars and bikes starting from Fiat Select – 1959, Premier Padmini 1100 – 1992, Mercedes Benz W124 – 1992, Mahindra Scorpio – 2006, Toyota Qualis – 2001, Yezdi Road King – 1991, Bajaj Chetak – 1987 and Royal Enfield – 2010. I am a DIY person and would like to keep myself busy with my passions. Once I moved into Dubai, got my license in 21 days and picked a Mitsubishi Pajero sport from one of the marshals from another club, who is a friend of mine from India. How did I get to know Carnity???? This is an interesting topic for me. After a week of purchase of Mitsubishi Pajero sport, I had to go to meet the previous owner of the car in Sharjah to collect few parts. Surprisingly my car gear inhibitor failed, and I had to drive the car to a garage in Sharjah (this car was maintained in the same workshop by the previous owner). As I was waiting for the new inhibitor in the waiting lounge, I see a person and started to have a conversation about his Pajero and off roading. Apparently his Pajero had a starter motor failure, and he was waiting for a long time to secure the part. After a long discussion about off road and Carnity, I was so eager and I asked him, “if it is ok can I join Sunday morning drive?” and he happily asked me to join. So, my first drive as a passenger in Carnity was done on 7th August 2022. The person who introduced me to Carnity is @Gaurav Soni I was just waiting for my family to get adjusted to Dubai and then signed in to Carnity. Thanks a lot for the opportunity and with my one-month experience, I have started to discover many good things in Carnity. Carnity is not only a community, but it also feels like a family. Carnity not only teaches off-roading and its skill, but it also even improves our personal developments. Hope I have not bored everyone with my stories and introduction. I would like to meet every one in person during the drive. See you soon guys in the desert Thank you Regards Tharun Kumar V

Thank you @Chaitanya D for volunteering to join and lead. We will now have 2 convoys to accomodate the entire waitlist..

Very good way to introduce yourself, wish many new faces do the same. You can also paste all of the above in the "About me" section of your profile.

Very sincere congratulations @GauravSoni !!

Congratulations @GauravSoni, Well done my friend, you deserve it 👍🏼

Congrats @GauravSoniwell deserve 🤝

Congrats bro!! @GauravSoni, another Pajero Marshal!! No mean feat !!🤘👍👍

Congrats @GauravSoni.. looking fwd to driving with you again, soon..

Haha that’s brilliant mate! Stumpy 😜

Yeah mark Birch ooops! Just thought it’s less formal 😬

I will soon put the location sure it won’t be far from the gas station

Totally Well deserved @Waqas Parvez bhai ! Ur patience and knowledge is commendable ! See you Satday and Do we get some promotion sweets too ?

Tire Size Comparison

Thats great news thanks @Brette

My advice is not to go for the lower lip in the first place if you intend to go close to sand or sandy patch or beach. It will be cracked or broken even on roadside sand if it's a little deep. Been there, done that. I have broken my LC lower lip on the very first entry to sand dunes before I could hit the first dune.

The 265/70 will definitely rub in the fenders. I would advise to keep the original 65 tyre height.

Toyota FJ Cruiser gray 2023 I’ve been on one absolute newbie drive with Gurav Front and rear tow hooks present I have a two way radio and a flag

Welcome marshal @GauravSoni 💪 Nice to see you there

Hi all, this will be my very first off road ride in UAE. Car is 2022 Ford Bronco, documents say it's red but I'd say it's more like terracota I have more that 10 years off road experience in my home country, but it has little common with what I see here - we don't have any sand, only forests/swamps/mud. I've bought radio, flag and everything else required and recommended. Do you know some nice quiet camping spot near starting point? Because I hate waking up in 5am

Congratulations Gaurav! You keep encouraging...

Please read carefully before you join this drive Dear Freinds As i noted previously during Sweihan Drives series about this coming plan throughout the winter season and here we go . Unfortunately these drives are limited in number of participants and drive level minimum requirements for obvious Safety reasons. Alwaqan Desert is considered one of the most beautiful area south to Alain. the terrain and dunes are so diverse from technical dunes to massive bowls with moon like crators like the "pajero bowl" , pyramidal as well as different shapes named after like fish and octupus dunes ..etc the way to and exit from some of those are mostly not straight forward before climbing re routing and yet circling in differnet patterns in orders to cross over the other side which entails focus and clear mind, refinment in speed and momentum, control and above all nerves of steel as any miscalculation might lead to unwanted misshappen ,God forbid. Please take your car for inspection for any hidden issues that can be fixed ahead of this drive. the area is so remote and to get it to the track might be unsafe to do in some situations in case of break down. please check your spare tire condition and the tools reqiured to remove it and install.try it while you are at your front door and not in the middle of no where please.Also make sure that your recovery points are in good condition and not rusty. Please check your Gear properly especially the kinetic ropes and soft shackles that they are in good condition. the more ropes you have the better 😅 Disclaimer : I consider this drive a high level drive ( not extreme ) which is highly demanding from the driver ( 80 % ) and the car ( 20 % ) . with all restrictions still the risk of car damage or mishappen is always there and i dont exclude my self. so please if you accept this and you meet the minimum requirement ( limited to 8 participants each having at least 5 IM drives done ) then i will be more than happy to share the fun to the best safely with you guys. Seidam We request every member that joins this drive to go through the below information and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquettes and responsibilities. MUST READ AND COMPLY Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquette's Emergency details for all off-roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities DRIVE DETAILS Level: Intermediate with minumum 5 IM drives and above When: 8 jan 2023, Sunday Meeting time: 07:45 - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/V3ApcCULVznP3DTB9 infront of two land marks ( paradise grocery and mubarak Alamery Mosque ) Approximate finish time: 12:15 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, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Mandatory off-road gears: Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher and rated elastic recovery rope and 2 soft shackles LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 8 cars only. RSVP will close on Saturday - 8 am If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once anyone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list. RSVP will close a day prior to preparing a convoy 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

Hello Friends, For Land Cruiser 2013 model, I need down spoilers (front and back); though I am not sure the exact name of these in UAE; lip bumper, lip/down spoiler etc. I need advice where in Sharjah can I get these installed; and should I get any after-market non-branded ones, or should I go for genuine Toyota down spoilers that comes in 2015 model? Cost estimation will be highly appreciated, if I get. My car as genuine is as shown in first picture below; and the second picture is to show spoiler I am looking for.

Congratulations @Waqas Parvez . From the start of Carnity you have acquired immense knowledge in terms of driving, discipline and guiding. Well deserved and looking forward for you to lead soon.

Yes , I don't remember there was a name Mark Gladiator @Frederic, it was Mark Birch, may be that's why

Confirmed. Thankyou

@Hisham Masaad Thanks a lot for considering this option and thank you @Gaurav Soni for the support. i am in on Saturday.

Thanks @Hisham Masaad, confirmed I am in

Great news @Hisham Masaad & @Gaurav Sonithank you. See you on Saturday

congratulations @Gerrit Bus, enjoy the new level

Great to know you via this Intro ! Welcome to the family @Tharun Kumar V ! See you soon in one of drives and amazing collection of the fleet !

Wonderful introduction Tharun and welcome to the family!

Congratulations @GauravSoni. Well done 👍🏼

Congratulations @GauravSoni well deserved!

Congratulations @GauravSoni👌👌

Congrats @GauravSoni well done.

Wow. Full in less than a minute. I was lucky.

Kindly add me