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We are thrilled to congratulate @Ale Vallecchi for reaching the coveted Senior Marshal with Carnity Offroad Club! This is a momentous achievement that speaks volumes about Ale's skills, dedication, and passion for off-roading. This is not just a recognition of his driving skills, but also a testament to his true character, passion and spirit. As a Senior Marshal, Ale is now one of the most respected and admired members of the Carnity Offroad Club. He has earned the admiration and respect of his fellow off-roaders, who look up to him as a mentor, friend, and leader. His off-road drives offer an exciting and unique experience that elevates the overall off-roading spirit. His achievement is a reminder that with the right attitude and approach, anything is possible, and that the world of off-roading is full of endless possibilities and adventures. Once again, congratulations Ale on reaching the Senior Marshal level with Carnity Offroad Club. You are an inspiration to all off-roaders, and we look forward to seeing you continue to blaze new trails and push the limits of what is possible in the world of off-roading! SENIOR MARSHAL The Senior Marshal rank is the ultimate badge of honor for off-roaders who have achieved unparalleled heights of passion, creativity, and dedication toward off-roading. This rank is not solely based on the number of drives but also on the quality and innovative concepts utilized during those drives. A Senior Marshal reflects exceptional maturity, tenacity, and courage even under the most challenging circumstances. As a Senior Marshal, you should be able to go above and beyond regular commitments and earn immense respect and admiration from all levels of off-roaders. Your knowledge and expertise in off-roading techniques, skills, recoveries and safety protocols should inspire others to improve their skills and knowledge. Your passion and dedication to off-roading should result in a strong bond with other off-roaders, to leave remarkable memories for a lifetime. You should be a true inspiration to others, and your contributions to the sport of off-roading should be remembered for years to come. As a Senior Marshal, you are not just a skilled off-roader; you are a beacon of inspiration and leadership to the entire off-roading community.

What amazing news @Ale Vallecchi ! You’ve been a trailblazer and inspiration for many of us in the club and deserve this entirely ! Keep surfing the dunes in your smooth flowing style as only you can do !

Dear Carnity Family, in particular the Seniors - @Gaurav@Srikumarand @Frederic- I am honored by this unexpected, yet very gratifying promotion. I have enjoyed learning from each of the members with whom I have driven throughout my years with the Club. Every drive has given me something, and has pushed me to always improve, and thinking about different and new approaches. I count to always come up with new ideas, and most of all, to enjoy every moment in the sand with this wonderful group of friends. Thanks to all for your support.

Congratulations @Ale Vallecchi. Your innovative drives and passion towards offroading as a pure sport is something we all admire. Hope that you keep blazing away with the finesse and precision that you can only deliver.

@Ale Vallecchi Congratulations ..I have learn a lot from you specially Ridge Riding. 👍👍

Congratulations @Ale Vallecchi. A great achievement indeed. Well done and the most hearty congratulations.

Dear Friends @Jessica Lambert @Benjamin @Krishna R @KAMALIO @Joseph Raju @Haitham Khattab Hello and welcome . Thank you for your interest and joining this drive. the night drives take special attention for the lead and the participants in the convoy. Please Make final check on your vehicle ( fluids , recovery points ) and your offroad gear as well as on your radios fully charged. we will communicate on radio channel 1 ( 446006 ) Please be sharp on time 20:45 or bit earlier the better if possible. the meeting point updated in the drive topic above at at Lisaili Fort https://goo.gl/maps/x9aHTTAJkRaEfDK19 What to expect and route plan will be at the breifing 😉 Convoy Order as below Seidam Xterra Jessica Prado Benjamin Wrangler Krishna Xterra Kamalio Wrngler Joseph Y61 Haitham Wrangler

Outstanding news.. congratulations @Ale Vallecchi.. you have been a beacon and true coach throughout my off-road journey since the start and am sure this applies to many others who had the privilege of following you on the sand.. thanks for being such an amazing Offroader and leader.

I am in

Confirmed

I would still opt for TE as saving 9K for the cost of 250 = 3.6% cost benefit VS possible drama due to miscommunication, authority, etc when some big fat warranty claim arises.

@Juan R, You can have a look at the below thread for trimming the rear bumper and relocating it.

Heartiest congratulations @Ale Vallecchi. You were and remain an inspiration; keep surfing!

congrats @Ale Vallecchi. Well deserved.. u r a coach, mentor and a friend who always welling to give and teach offroaders regardless there ranks. I have learned a lot from u and looking to learn more.. see u soon on sand after Ramadan 🫡 Ahmad

@Davie Chase Hey Davie, Removed myself from the waitlist, see you next time... thankss

@Davie Chase confirmed mate

Hi @Davie Chase. Yes I would like to join this drive if a spot becomes available.

Good evening @Hisham Masaad @Imteeaz @fayez @Pranjal Varsani1 @Pacific @Parliament @Misha Puskar @Paolo Pellegrini @Jonny90 @Mahmoud Taha and @Gok Krish due to the high demand for this drive on Sunday we would like that you to confirm your attendance, 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. And for the waitlisted members @Bashar Beasha @Patrick @Juan R @george charbel @Xavi Moyano @Bjoern @Ishak and @Dinesh Kumar A we request that you confirm your availability should we be able to accommodate you for the drive. Thank you in advance and we look forward to seeing you all very soon in the sand.

Rubicon 392 starting from AED 360K

Just a crazy thought - what’s the price of 392. I believe it already comes with most of these additions, might be an option to explore. Around 4K for 2 years, 4 service from TE.

Hello Guys! FYI, After some negotiations for the same specs as TE, Offroad Zone agreed to give a discount on the stock price as @Vaibhavsaid they are buying vehicles from Abu Dhabi, so it comes with 3 years warranty, an Extra warranty of 2 years, and a service package 3 years will cost an additional AED 11000/-; total would be AED 2,46000/- whereas at TE it was 254900/- If we choose Offroad Zone, optional modifications are also covered by warranty.

Congratulations @AlexM on your promotion. Enjoy your new level.

Congratulations @Andrei S on your promotion. Enjoy your new level.

Hi @Cristian during Ramadan there are on average always less drives being booked, as this is a holy month where many members and trip leads are spending more time with the family. I am sure you understand this.

@Bjoern I want to know the secret of ability to do 2 drives same day, same time please - very curious

My Gladiator Sandrunner came from Western motors in Abu Dhabi , it had only 34km and had never been registered, but I bought it from Cars24 , I did get a very good price. And it comes with a lot of standard upgrades like larger axles, fox remote reservoir shocks, rear locker, bed lined and railed, aux buttons, plus other features.. the Sandrunner/Mojave is worth a look I’m guessing the 2024 models won’t be seen here until q2 2024.

Drive Report: We started the drive at 7 am and as soon as we entered the desert, I had a pop-out. After a quick fix we started only to find lush vegetation in the desert. It was more like driving on a riverbed than in the desert. I drove in this area many times last year and this very specific track with @Kailas and it was an incredibly fun experience, and while I did expect a little bit of vegetation in the beginning, but it was supposed to be nice medium size dunes thereafter, but the terrian has changed a lot since then, and there is this layer of green grass everywhere. Suppose this is artificially done as the authorities try to protect the power generation area from sand from the desert. Alas we will miss this area in the future. We took a short break halfway through the drive and found ourselves engaged in two groups, consisting of Jeep and non-Jeep drivers engaging in discussions on living with our cars, car mods and what not. After a while, we continued our journey, and at one point, it seemed like we were scraping to the bottom of the desert. However, we picked up the pace and enjoyed playing in the long but small dunes, crisscrossing our way through them. As we entered the final sector of our drive, we finally saw some taller dunes compraed to what we have done till now and with beautiful sand, obviously we couldn't wait to play there. Unfortunately, Islam's car overheated, so we took a break for the car to cool down and then we were back on track to exit the drive on time. We exited the desert around 11 am, and I must say, the drive was a remarkable experience. I want to thank @Juan R, @Rk ram, @george charbel, @Rajat Verma, @Sunil Mathew, @Daniel Rodas who participated in the drive and hope to see you all soon again for another thrilling adventure in the desert. I would like to thank @Kailas, @Islam Soliman & @DP1011 for their incredible support throughout the drive.

Dear Desertnauts, as if I didn't have enough business trips (which have lately taken a little away from my off-roading), I have just finished preparing for another trip, this time for pleasure, which will bring me away from Dubai for the next 10 days. It's going to be a bit of a trip down memory lane, like the long overland adventures I used to enjoy, once or twice a year, while taking groups of travelers, mostly to North Africa's Sahara. This one is going to be an exploration drive to Saudi Arabia, from Dubai to Tabuk, via many hopefully amazing sites, and back. I have just finished to load up the FJ, which I have decided not to equip with a roof rack, or any other loading and storage gimmick, in the spirit of keeping the car as stock as possible and manage its cargo accordingly. The boot is organized with two layers of 2 boxes each, with a row of stripped-down recovery tools crammed at the back of the booth, secured against the backseats (shovel, kinetic rope and soft shackles, hard wood board, hydraulic jack, a mixed toolbox, and the compressor). The boxes contain the dry food pantry, cooking equipment, mixed items (mostly kitchen tools, and an ice chiller. Between the two rows of boxes there has remained enough space to put the tent and 2 foldable chairs. The suitcases (soft bags, stuffed inside a loose and large outer cover accommodating also an inflatable air mattress, toilet paper, a spray bottle, and a pillow) will be placed on the back seat, separated by a small ice box containing some munchies for the trip. The space between the front and back seats is packed with a picnic table, and a supply of water. I have planned not to take any extra gasoline, since it'll be possible to find gas stations quite regularly along the planned route. The availability of gas stations will also allow to manage the water supply, which will be limited to 8 lt. per person every 2 days (4 lt. each day, sufficient for drinking and cooking). Washing will be done by spraying any unused fresh water, but mostly with wet towels. Of course, in case of purely off-road long trips, an adequate supply of water (no less than 3lt/person/day) and gasoline (for an extra autonomy of at least 5/600 km) would have forced me to mount a roof rack to carry these critical goods. While looking to minimize the upgrades to the car, I have also chosen not to bring an electrically charged chiller and no extra battery pack. Charging of phone, PC, lamps, or air pumps will be done with a converter (700 W capacity) charged through the car's lighter (with the option to accommodate 4 USB's and a regular socket). To complete the preparations, travelers to Saudi need to get a Tourist Certificate from RTA (provided upon presentation of a Carnet de Passage from Emirates Motorsport Organization), a visa (1-year validity, multi entry), and a car insurance, obtainable at customs. So, now that all is ready, I'll update you on the trip one day at the time, with a few notes on the areas visited, a picture of the day, and the track completed each day. Looking forward to showing you what I find, with the goal, eventually, to organize an overland sometimes next winter. Let the adventure begin!

Congratulations @Patrick 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

Congratulations @AlexM

Congratulations @Xavi Moyanowell done

@Vijaya Kumar Doppa Dubai dealers give 5 years warranty and Abu Dhabi dealer gives 3 years. But it does not mean you cannot extend your warranty. Its just a gimmick the dealers do. Other sellers like Offroadzone and Jeepers source their vehicles from Abu Dhabi hence you will get a 3 year warranty but without service package. My suggestion is to do the comparison between both Dubai and Abu Dhabi dealers with price. May be Abu Dhabi dealer would be cheaper as they offer 3 years warranty and no service package. You can always extend the warranty and also take a service package after buying it. No dealers offers extra 2 years warranty and service package free of cost. They add it to the cost of the vehicle. Insurance do not take from the dealer as it is always higher. Take it from outside where you should save around 2k. With regards to the which model, Go for Rubicon as it has a stronger Axel compared to the sports and Sahara model hence you will not have to reinforce it. Plus bigger tires, Lifted by 1 inch and Aluminum bumper where you can fix fog lights later on. But finally depends if you would like to spend that amount. One point for you to remember is any modification you do for any part you lose the warranty for that part. Modification shops will convince you do stuff to your car which is not required and eventually will lift their hands if it is not covered under warranty. Your stock jeep is very capable without any modifications. Just buy a jeep and fix a flag and your ready to go. Good luck and Great choice.

Thank you too Marketa and Jaro. See you guys soon ☺️

Thank you everyone!!! really looking forward to enjoy this new level with all of you!!

I may have misspoke , don’t believe the head gasket went, shall know shortly. 2no gasket cylinder head covers, one of each bank. And a kit of seals to go in the covers. Lttle higher up in the engine for then the head gasket and seemingly a common item to leak as it ages. The covers are made of plastic too. Then we have the pcv valve as you replace at the same time.Then the crankshaft oil seal Followed by The timing chain gasket kit. Plus a some random other seals and a whole coolant refill as the front of the car and radiator came off to get access to the engine.

Well done @Andrei S, congratulations

Congratulations @AlexM

Well deserved, @Andrei S!

Hi there! I'm back on the waiting list and eager to join a drive this time. Last week, I tried but missed out. Fingers crossed for an opportunity soon! It'll be my first club drive, and I'll be in my yellow FJ. 😊

Congratulations @Xavi Moyano, Enjoy your new level:)

Congrats @Andrei S! Enjoy the new level😎

well done @Xavi Moyano!!

Congrats @Andrei S !!

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

Its American made vehicle in GCC syndrome. Believe most of the JL ppl have been there and fixed that.

Congrats @Patrick!!!

Congratulations Patrick!

Congratulations @Patrickon the promotion

@Gary F normal story with Jeep. Oil leaks but nothing to worry. I had faced this issue and i was informed that it was just the seal that was cracked. Also you may face water pump issue as the current JL and JT have this issues occurring. I got mine replaced twice in 3 months under warranty. Jeep is good until the warranty is there. Once warranty gets over be ready to shell out some bucks.

I'd be interested to find out why it has different bolts. It could suggest a previous repair and that the oil pan has been off before, bolts broken and not replaced properly. . . . . . .