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RSVP CLOSED NOW ! Dear Friends Hello and welcome with another episode of Al Qudra Desert Night Drives . It’s 3 hours drive so we are already running out of time ⌛️. There is nothing more relaxing after a quick spin on the dunes. Please be sharp on time 8:45 pm or bit earlier . our radio channel will be 1 the meeting point as a mentioned above in the topic ( bab shams entry /exit point as usual ) convoy order as below 1. Seidam 2. @Felix Obst 3. @Gary F 4. @Tharun Kumar V 5. @Krishna R 6. @Simon D 7. @Charbel 8. @Tareq Al Turq 9. @Haitham Khattab

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Good afternoon @Hisham Masaad @Bashar Beasha @fayez @PETELCZYC PAJERO - luke @FERNANDO SYRIO @Imteeaz @Sebb @Dinesh Kumar A @Misha Puskar @Pranjal Varsani1 @Mahmoud Taha @Juan R @Stav @Felix Obst @Andrei S and @Jad Moussalli due to the high demand for this drive on Sunday we would like that you to confirm your attendance, & availability for waitlisted members, also that you please withdraw your RSVP if you are unable to join us, this will enable your spot to be taken by others in the waitlist, thank you in advance and we look forward to seeing you all very soon in the sand

@Juan R, @Rajat Verma, @DanielN, @Daniel Rodas, @Gok Krish, @Rk ram, @Andrei S, @george charbel, @Sunil Mathew, @Bashar Beasha Hope everyone is as excited about the drive as I am. As we are going about planning for the drive, request you to please check your calendars for any important commitments that you are ignoring to join the drive (I do often) and please confirm on the drive post by tomorrow afternoon. Also do set your morning alarms properly so that you don't miss the most difficult part of the drive - waking up early and on time. @Misha Puskar You are still on the waitlist and there could be a late opening. So please check your availability and confirm. This will be your second drive for the week, but the first one if you happen to join.

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Hi Hisham, should be Sunday 9 not Wednesday 9 probably? Cheers

DRIVE PLAN 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: Fewbie and above When: 9 April 2023, Sunday Meeting time: 6:30 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/PXcRwegWaX8dienE7 Approximate finish time: 10:00 AM 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. Recommended off-road gears: Walkie-talkie radio and off-road flag (MANDATORY), plus tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 12 PM. 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 THE CALENDAR

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Yes @Patrick you are correct, Sunday

Thank you @M.Seidam I understand RSVP closes at 4 so if I hear from MOPAR and there is still space in your drive before it closes I’ll join back up again. But for the meantime count me not attending until further notice. Cheers

@Jaro Tuzinsky @JeromeFJ @Zed @Amr Aydin @Haitham Khattab @munkybizness @Joseph Raju Thanks you gents for your warm congrats. @Zed i am sure that we will need your V8 to pull me out! @munkybizness I dont believe you could go wrong with a VTC on the sand

@Benjamin no worries at all . Take care and see ya next time .

The only issue with 285 upgrade will be, the speedometer will be slightly off. @Kailas never got his done. I did mine, but I could have done with the Tazer JL (I bought it later). They are scaring you with the warranty, as this process is a grand in billing for them. edit: I did not do the software flash immediately and did it later about one/two services after the upgrades. I did it due to my OCD, as in the back of my mind the KM reading is not right and as a result I couldn’t sleep properly in most nights.

Hello fellow Jeeper (yay I get to say this now), when you upsize to bigger/wider tires, the speedometer is not accurate anymore and the transmission shifts is no longer optimum (it was optimized for stock size tires 255). Bring a measuring tape and $20 (for adding new VIN license) and with the magic of OBD + JScan app we can calibrate the TCM so the speedometer & shift timings are calibrated to new tire height 😁 OR you can remain as is, the automatic shifting will be a bit late (high RPM as you said), but since you'll be driving manual, you sir are the Computer and you control the shifting 😊

One more VTC to the IMs! Keep flying @Joseph Raju

Well done @Joseph Raju ! Congratulations !

Well done @Joseph Raju !

Congrats @Joseph Raju

Well done @Joseph Raju, congratulations!

Congratulations @Imteeaz for joining the Support Team 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. SUPPORT TEAM Pre-requisite 1) Minimum 10 any level "Carnity" drives are required after your Intermediate promotion to become eligible for the Support Team. Once you decide to join Team Carnity to excel further with your off-roading, people, and commanding skills, you will be extensively trained by the whole Team Carnity from Expert - Marshal - Crew at various stages by supporting different levels drives. Activities for Support Team Members Support different Marshals and Crew at Newbie level drives to demonstrate: Your ability and willingness to support new offroaders. Ability to gain control of commanding situations. And clear communication skills to help manage the convoy. Possible progress toward becoming an Advisor Once you have proved to be a regular Supporting Team member and have supported different trip leads on several Newbie and Fewbie drives, we will gather your periodic feedback. Based on this feedback and reviews you might receive an invitation to become a Carnity Advisor for further advancement within our community. You will also need to have completed a minimum of 10 Intermediate Level drives, and be a regular club member (minimum supporting 6 Newbie or Fewbie drives per quarter) to become eligible. Being invited to an Advisor role means we put our faith in you as a passionate club member who displays maturity and passion to carry your knowledge on to new off-roaders who are still progressing through the ranks.

Congratulations @Joseph Raju for reaching the Intermediate 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. INTERMEDIATE Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 10 Fewbie Plus drives are required within last 6 months for Intermediate promotion. What you'll learn Basic GPS and navigational skills Basic tow rope and winch recoveries Extreme side sloping and long hill climb Tall dunes ridge riding and criss crossing Precise control over technical dunes Fast pace desert driving Clear radio communication skills Advance recovery skills Self recover from dune crest Soft sand recovery Pop-out fixing Skills required Adventurous and thrill seeker but in a safe manner Level headed under stressful situations Responsible, dependable and accountable Car Worthiness Capable 4x4 vehicle with 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. Drive teamwork Manage center forward position with Trip Lead’s permission Learn/assist recoveries under Trip Lead’s supervision Re-route convoy and coordination, when needed Learn to lead small portion of Intermediate drive under Marshal supervision Drive Joining Join Newbie, Fewbie, Intermediate and Exploration drives only Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

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: Fewbie Plus and above When: April 6th 2023, Thursday Meeting time: 08:45 PM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/1cewTn43x5sdDZTo6 Approximate finish time: 11:45 PM 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, Tow Rope, 2 Shackles and fire extinguisher. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 4 PM 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 couple hours 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

When you buy Jeepers Edition you lose your choice of parts if it is a pure pre-built, but you can preconfigure the stuff you want and order the configuration. Either way you are buying many upgrades you might not need. Another thing to consider is that you are paying for all the upgrades upfront, while it will be cheaper if you are sure about getting those upgrades and you want them. but if you are not sure then that is a current cashflow that you can spread over many many months even years. My guess is that they buy Jeeps at bulk and at a wholesale price so the overall vehicle with the upgrades will be cheaper compared to the sum of parts if you are going to buy them on your own. But if the off-roading bug has not bitten you, then consider carefully if you want all that stuff. Jeepers Edition will definitely work for you if you are looking to buy a beefy & juiced up desert ready Jeep, nothing much to bother about anymore. Having said that if you are asking here then... maybe, you are not sure, and in that case, I would again suggest that you go for Jeep directly and then make the modifications as you progress over the months based on what works for you. I won't recommend Jeepers for first-time buyers & if you are new to the off-roading community. In Carnity, we respect and value the essence of stock cars and the skill that is needed to drive them. We try not to break any car because safety is the prime objective here. A Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is more than just "good enough" for most to reach Intermediate Level in this club before you want to do any upgrades. The emphasis is on want and not need. All that you need is the basic recovery stuff, and you are good to go for years to do weekly drives.

Sure hope you make it by 4 pm

Will do thanks @JeromeFJ I’m hoping I’m not being too optimistic with it being out by Saturday. Ideally I’m hoping today or tomorrow if not I’ll inform you.

Yes indeed. If I had seen this video before I spent 300+ USD on my radio... Thank you a lot for your dedication trying to help me. Cheers

Pertaining to the Rockford Subwoofer, i read somewhere that there is a Can Bus cable running towards the back, so that might be a bit of an issue. I would recommend you check a couple of the different Mitsubishi pin layouts and see if the speaker wires are mostly in the same colour coding or not. Looks like this lady had it easy with harness:

Thank you @DP1011 , Deepak wrangler, @Vaibhav, @Looper, @Waqas Parvez, @Ranjan Das, @Varun Mehndiratta, @Frederic, @JeromeFJ, @munkybizness for your warm wishes. Looking forward to drive with you all and learn more

Dear Sand Sailors Thanks for RSVPing for the drive. Have been travelling so couldn’t msg earlier. We have a solid convoy for the upcoming weekend and I am eagerly looking for a super drive to get over with this busy routine - as well kick start a much awaited weekend. Will be finalizing the starting points (challenge of plenty in this area) and other details by Friday morning. Till then have a nice week ahead. @Ranjan Das will miss you, safe travels and hope to catch up with you sometime soon. @Jessica Lambert @Anoop K. Nair @Ashutosh Garg @Tom B @Imran Kashif @Joseph Raju @Alexanderrr @Mohamad Anwer

Got it @JeromeFJ no problem

Enjoy the peak level @Mahmoud Taha

Congratulations @Jona! Enjoy the peak 💪🏽

To join Fred and make it to the NB convoy, @Zed please don't get stuck on every dune.

Welcome to the team @Imteeaz !! Nice addition to the Support group !

Well done done and deserved @Imteeaz!

Well done @Mahmoud Taha, congratulations.

Congratulations @Joseph Raju enjoy your new level

Congrats!! 🙌

Good to see you @Imteeaz in the Support Team buddy. I remember asking you not long ago why you are not in the support team already. You always came forward to shadow support drives - now you are formalizing it. Welcome to the team and looking forward to many many more drives with you.

Congratulations @Joseph Raju ! Enjoy the adrenaline and even more of learning experience !

Fantastic and well Done @Imteeaz Congratulations & Welcome to the club and looking forward to seeing you soon !

Great news @Imteeaz ! Welcome to support team ! Wish you lots of growth and shovel duties

Congratulations @Imteeaz welcome to the support team great addition to the team. Look forward to driving with you 😀

Congratulations @Joseph Raju enjoy the new level 😀

Congratulations @Mahmoud Taha Enjoy the new Level 😀