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Desert adventurers, @Hisham Masaad @Bashar Beasha @fayez @PETELCZYC PAJERO - luke @FERNANDO SYRIO @Imteeaz @Sebb @Dinesh Kumar A @Misha Puskar @Pranjal Varsani1 @Mahmoud Taha @Stav please see below the convoy order for tomorrows drive looking forward to seeing you all in the sand

Thanks @Looper for the drive and Congratulations on your first one in the vast grasslands😅, It was different experience though! Towards second half as well enjoyed the quick technical patch before exiting😎! Looking forward for many to come and numerous loops with you😁! Was a perfect fewbie drive. @Kailas & @Islam Soliman : Always great to have you as part of the convoy. @Islam Soliman Hope the issue is getting fixed now for good, and will be looking forward to see you with the beast back in Desert. @Juan R, @Rk ram, @george charbel, @Rajat Verma, @Daniel Rodas, @Sunil Mathew it was pleasure to see you guys again ! Everyone drove well and stayed focussed at much needed times! See you all again in sand soon:)

CONVOY LIST FOR TOMORROW @Rob S @Bjoern @AlexM@Jona@Richard Franks @Zed@DP1011@Looper Good afternoon guys ! We will be using Channel 3 tomorrow: 446.056 Mhz See you all in the morning !

Dear friends Jaro Tuzinsky @Jaro Tuzinsky Martin M @Martin M Michael Chattle @Michael Chattle Tom V @Tom V Gertjan @Gertjan Patrick @Patrick Vijaya Kumar Doppa @Vijaya Kumar Doppa Ignacio Quindós @Ignacio Quindós Note the following Please be on time and bring all your passion for off-roading and a Full fuel tank as much as possible. Deflate your tires to 12 psi for all terrain tires and 15 psi if regular tires Please ensure your programable radio is on, fully charged and set to Channel 1 (446,006). Briefing will be done before we start moving Please ensure everything in the car is tied down and there are no moving objects Please check all car fluids, tow hooks, and ensure no hanging parts below the chassis. please ensure you come with a full tank (as much as possible) in addition to all mandatory gear for this drive level specially your 1. tire deflator, 2. pressure gauge 3. compressor, 4. safety flag and 5. radio. (NO FLAG or RADIO = NO DRIVE) Meeting point is as below at 8 pm in MUrquab https://goo.gl/maps/UPzSd1VJvSnYYraXA Next to Mosque in Murquab, Exiting from Al ain road For night drive 1. Use high beam and fog lamps - check you aren't glaring others 2. Follow the track taken by car in front exactly 3. If you miss track - Do not venture further on your own Convoy List as below

Thanks for the info @Davie Chase, see you soon

Ok, no problem. Thanks for inform us.

Thank you for joining the drive today. Despite the fog, everyone was at the meeting point more or less on time. Except @Abdul Basit Khan (see above), sorry for that, always disappointing when something happens just before the drive, but as you said, better have this issue on the road than in the desert. Hope to see you soon in another drive. The drive was smooth and fluid, thanks to the excellent level of the drivers. We had our fill of high climbs, large bowls, elevated ridges in the first portion. The second portion offered large dunes, with a lot of space, perfect to push a bit and let these engines roar. These parts required not only a powerful car, but also a precise driving and and accurate selection of line. All of you managed very well. After a small break under the shade, (yes, nice trees in the desert), the last portion was more relaxed, still very enjoyable through virgin dunes and soft sand, a bit technical, finishing on the sabkha, and reaching the exit track. No shovel, no rope, barely a few refusals, well done all of you ! @Krishna R thank you for the 2nd lead, always watching and rerouting when needed. @Zed, nice to see you after a long time, than you for the support from the middle. @Gurcharan Mehta, nice opportunity to test that new car in desert condition, @Pascal, excellent driving as usual, @KAMALIO, thanks for joining after that Tropic drive, @Amr Aydin, very reliable sweep as usual, thank you. Always good to have both of you in the drive (Sophie, waiting for the pics ;)). Enjoy the rest of the weekend and see you soon. Pls post your pics and/or feedback.

@Varun Mehndiratta thank you for a great drive this morning. This was my first drive in almost 3 months and it didn't disappoint! Well done everyone and see you all soon.

Easiest and cheap is dragon mart online or at the shop- quicker if you plan to get it today. Radio is a mandatory requirement to join. more info in this link you can reach out to me at 0529970964

My first intermediate drive. Thank you @Varun Mehndirattafor making this drive tremendous and remarkable. Challenges…. Full of challenges. First challenge was reaching the meeting point by overcoming the heavy fog. Then meet up the fast pace and the beautiful terrain of the sweihan. Drove with a beautiful, short and skilled convoy. Thank you @Ashutosh Garg, @Anoop Nair, @Imran Kashif, @Tom Bfor your support. It was my pleasure drive with you all.

I plugged my OBD Bluetooth after today's drive... and me too will need to buy new battery today (see below screenshot) 🫣 *lucky it happened AFTER the drive and not inside the desert 🙈

Hi Gaurav, Thanks for letting me in this group as i was waitlisted. I had off road driving experience from last 1 year and I have done around 15 - 20 rides in Dubai, Sharjah area with smaller group of friends. My car Prado 2022 is fully modified to do desert drives. I look forward for this experience tomorrow in a bigger group.

Hi All, please find the convoy number below. We will use Radio Channel 2 (446.031). @Patrick @Gautam Banka @Saverio Arena @Martin M @martin moody @Cristian @Mohit Gurnani @Srikumar @sohinik @Xavi Moyano @Georges Kazan @Klaus Pedersen @Maheshwar @Sandeep Padhi @Vanessa8580 Gaurav Silver Pajero Patrick Beige FJ Cruiser Gautam Banka Black Prado Saverio Arena Blue Wrangler Martin M Ford Bronco martin moody White FJ Cruiser Cristian Wrangler Mohit Gurnani FJ Cruiser Srikumar Green Cherokee sohinik White Trailblazer Xavi Moyano Black Wrangler Georges Kazan Black FJ Cruiser Klaus Pedersen Dark Grey Prado Maheshwar Black Pajero Sandeep Padhi Wrangler Vanessa8580 Blue Xterra @Gautam Banka as it's your first time with Carnity, kindly read and comply with all links on the drive topic above and also watch the Absolute Newbie briefing video without any distractions.

Agreed @Krishna R really nice drive , lots of variety, great introduction to me for fewbie plus level. Thank for you comment, I’m still very much learning and not to seasoned yet but I’m getting getting in sync with the Gladiator driving style, it can can handle almost anything except really turns.

Data, data and more data- Couldn’t have been a better way to wish @Looper - the data wizard, on his lead drive. Have fun all.

Thank you @Gaurav@Davie Chase@DP1011@FERNANDO SYRIO@Vaibhav@Looper@Waqas Parvez@Klaus Pedersen@Ranjan Das@Xavi Moyano@Frederic@munkybizness@Hisham Masaad for the congrats! Looking forward to driving more with you soon!

Congrats @Looper for having your drive supported by 3 Marshals. These numbers may offer you warm-up stats: 8 out of 13 are Wranglers 9 out of 13 are Americans 4X4 10 out of 13 are LWB

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 strictly follow these guidelines. MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions Mandatory Safety Requirements Ban from Carnity Off-road Club Two Way Radio Guidelines Drive Details Level: Newbie and above ( ABSOLUTE NEWBIE NOT ALLOWED) Meeting time: 8 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) 8 April 2023,Saturday Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/UPzSd1VJvSnYYraXA Near Mosque in Morqum as in Google maps. 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 and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 11:45 PM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 12 cars maximum. RSVP will close on Friday - 12 Noon. 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. Members that do not confirm the terms of the COVID requirements will be removed from the RSVP list. 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

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: Absolute Newbie, Newbie and above When: 9 April 2023, Sunday Meeting time: 7:00 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/o92FKUgwda7k3Jv17 Approximate finish time: 11:00 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. Mandatory off-road gears: 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 12 cars only. 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. First time with Carnity Off-road Club: Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year. Do you have any prior off-road experience? If yes, pls share details. Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets. Advise if you don’t have a programable radio and safety flag. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING PLEASE RSVP ON THE CALENDAR

Cancellation of drive. Dear all @Bashar Beasha @fayez @PETELCZYC PAJERO - luke @FERNANDO SYRIO @Imteeaz @Sebb @Dinesh Kumar A @Misha Puskar @Pranjal Varsani1 @Mahmoud Taha @Stav unfortunately @Hisham Masaad has suffered a car breakdown and won’t be able to make the drive in the morning. Therefore, we will have to cancel the drive tomorrow. We really apologise for the late cancellation and hope you all understand as this is out with our control. Hope to see you all in the sand again very soon. Davie

Thanks @Varun Mehndirattafor another fantastic drive. I wanna share with you all @Carnity my experience of today overheating,the reason behind the overheating of my car is the reserve coolant tank suction pipe was drop inside reserve coolant tank that's why the radiator starts the coolant reverse instead of suction (because the suction pipe was detached from reserve tank) and so I reattached the pipe and for the safe side I replace my car's radiator cap also. Now my car is ready for another adventure 😀 ALHAMDULILLAH Thanks @Varun Mehndiratta for the guidance and thanks @Ashutosh Garg @Joseph Raju @Anoop Nair and great sweep support from @Tom B.

Guys, just a reminder that in event of fog (similar to today), the speed limit on all roads in Abu Dhabi drop to 80 km/h and the cameras are automatically programmed to send you a SMS at 81 km/h.

It will have a battery which needs charging/ you can buy a car charger as a one off incident I will carry a spare radio I have for you. But by next drive you have to carry one . I presume u have other mandatory gears .

Thanks, I will buy the radio on my way to the Murquab.

It’s designed to smash it not to turn 💥

Hi @Gaurav definitely I'm interesting to join your ride. Would be great privilege if I get the spot. Thank you.

Drive RSVP has been extended. @Gautam Banka and @Martin M please confirm if you both still like to join this drive.

Congrats @Looper I am sure you will have fun will all the stats...👏

I have heard some crazy stories about Jeepers. As Gaurav mentioned, they do look nice for onroad or mall crawling. I have seen cars from Offroad Zone being better customised for offroad. I have visited both shops and was more convinced by Offroad Zone. Rubicon seems to be the best option if you are not planning to spend more money on the upgrades.

Hey @Patrick🥳 Herzlichen Glückwunsch 👏👏 Hope to be at your level soon too so we can be in the same convoy again 😎

Hi @Gautam Banka welcome to Carnity and I see you are next on the waitlist. Please share your car and previous off-road experience (if any). @Martin M as you are also on the waitlist but yours is showing WL2, so you will get second priority as this will be your second drive for this week. Whereas Gautam's waitlist shows as WL1, which means he is waiting for the first drive for this week. Based on WL1 Gautam will get the priority, whenever we have a first dropout.

Hi @Gaurav I would like to check if there is a chance to join the drive with you on Sunday.

Congratulations @Patrick well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Apologies for the cancellation. Hope to join you for a drive in the future.

Great, thank you for it! Its very useful for me. I will drive this Friday and Saturday with my friends. My car has 700km:) including skid plate, kill switch..

I would strongly advise you to 1. Run in/Break in the new car ( at least 500km+) more info on the forums https://www.fjcruiserforums.com/threads/engine-break-in-for-the-fjc-v6.100127/. Many advises there from experienced members driving a FJ 2. Acquaint yourself with the gearing (after point 1) , how to engage 4H and 4L and ride it. Each car responds differently , and even with experienced driver like you or anyone - a new car needs some time to get used to. So take it easy 3. Once you are done with 1 and 2, take it for a spin on sands - preferably during day light as visibility is better. I hope you get my advise sportively and not to discourage you to join. You are always a great driver and a friend to ride with .

It will be my first FJ drive:) looking forward to doing it with your lead.

Great @Jaro Tuzinsky. I believe you have got yourself acquainted with the new ride in daylight . FJ is a awesome choice

Hej @Chaitanya D i am looking forward to driving with you, other mates and my brand new FJ cruiser:)