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My dream is to own a villa at Al Salamat Community and keep my 4x4 defeated all the time.😀

Thank you all for signing up. The location has been changed from Qudra to Lisaili. Here is the updated plan. Meeting time: 3:30 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Starting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4SHjXMF9BYnykHp48 Gathering Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7bdcgoBMnJWaBRaQ9 Action Plan: Two convoys will be there for a 30- 60-minute fun and relaxed drive before we reach the gathering point. Entry / Exit Track: Winter Welcome Drive 2024.gpx Anyone joining late or wishing to leave early, can use this track for quick entry/exit.

You are most welcome @Abhishek Chikara never hesitate to ask as many questions as you like, that’s what we are here for 😊

I would advise against using your offroad insurance for minor damages. It's best reserved for major accidents. Since no other car is involved, filing a police report would classify this as a "hit and run," costing you 400 AED for the report alone, plus the insurance deductible of 250 AED. So, you'll be paying 650 AED before anyone even touches your bumper. Moreover, this will be logged as an accident, lowering your car’s resale value. While no one expects an offroad vehicle to be damage-free, there’s a difference between suspecting damage and having it officially recorded. As Luke mentioned, if you continue offroading, this will likely happen again. It’s happened to me, and I'm sure I’ve left parts of my car in the desert along with my flag 😅 One thing I learned is that while garages are required to request a police report, offroad garages typically don’t when repairing vehicles - especially when it was obvious that it was due to offroading and not because of an accident.

DRIVE PLAN This Sunday, we will meet at "2nd December Cafe" to do have a practice drive geared towards DCT. It will be focused on agility & endurance. It will be a re-run of an invite only drive for the DCT Team Desert Demons with @Bravoecho, @Stumpy Paj, @Bashar Beasha and @Mahmoud Taha done on 23rd October 2023. Drive will start at 2nd December Cafe and End at Shuwaib. Last time around the drive was for 84.2 km and lasted for 3:50 min, and by the time we finished we were running on fumes. We request every member that joins this drive to go through the information below and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette, and responsibilities. MUST READ AND COMPLY Environmental Policy Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquettes Emergency details for all off roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie Plus and above When: 06 October 2024, Sunday Meeting time: 6:00 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ze6hKqcAin3c3Lcv5 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. RECOMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR: Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge Compressor (MANDATORY) Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY) Off-road flag (MANDATORY) Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles First-aid kit Fire extinguisher LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. Please withdraw your RSVP, if you find you are unable to join, so your spot can be taken by others in the waitlist. If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, if an RSVP attendee removes themselves, you will be moved from the waitlist to the RSVP list as an attendee. A convoy list will be sent out the day prior to the drive. Latecomers will be returned back - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned back - Without any exceptions. Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month. PLEASE RSVP ON BELOW CALENDAR

Thank you all for the nice feedback. It is always a pleasure to bring new members to this exciting activity 😀

Congratulations on your 1 month anniversary in Fewbie Plus. 🤣

While inflating, this was exactly the point we were discussing ! Lets take one with collective investment, lol

Interested in joining 😁 especially since we have the same FJ year & colour

A bit late but thanks again @JeromeFJ for picking a great location, amazing guidance throughout the drive and for towing me out of the smallest ridge that anyone got stuck in yesterday. Also, many thanks @Mark B for being patient with my questions and the guidance. Great drive and look forward to many more.

Tks for your response, will skip insurance and proceed with proper bumper installation )

Interested 😃

A big thank you again to to the whole group for a really fun drive on yesterday. Such a fantastic morning in the desert. Special thanks to our leadership team for the morning in particular . Really appreciated all your guidance and encouragement. Such a professionally run excursion all round. I'm very impressed by Carnity so far! Very grateful to have found my way into this club. Was great to meet you all and I'm now looking forward very much to the next one! Cheers all ps: also posting some photos, but some arent uploading properly - seems the website has high traffic on Sunday nights!

Thanks @DP1011and @GauravSonifor organising the drive this morning. Amazing area with untouched sand, beautiful dunes and some nice bowls The whole convoy drove very well today and the terrain with some extremely soft patches and some steep climbs made sure we were on our toes through out. An amazing morning really. Almost worth waking up at 3:30AM 🤪

We are thrilled to announce the creation of Team Dune Navigators We’re gearing up for the epic Desert Champions Trophy with @Luke K P, @Aser and @Hugo, and we’re on the lookout for our final piece of the puzzle—a fearless fifth member to join our daring sandy odyssey ! Our team is built with experienced drivers ready to raise the Carnity flag higher than a mirage on a hot day. With navigation skills sharper than a cactus spine, resilience tougher than desert rocks, and driving skills that could impress even the most skeptical camels, we’re ready to tackle anything the desert throws our way. And let’s not forget—laughter is the fuel that keeps our engines running! We believe that a good mood and a dash of humour are part of every great adventure. So, if you’re up for a challenge and have the driving skills to match your enthusiasm (and a car that won’t give up at the first sight of a dune), we want YOU on our team! Ready to participate in an unforgettable sand adventure and share some laughs? Click the link below or send me a message for more details. Let’s conquer the desert together!

Congratulations @Aser 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, Fewbie Plus and Intermediate 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 @Nizar Shawwa 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, Fewbie Plus and Intermediate drives. Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Congrats Aser!

Missed this before , welcome to the team @Emmanuel

Thank you!

Congrats!!! 🎉

Congratulations @RiadJL

congrates @Emanuel

congrates @RiadJL

Congratulations on your promotion @RiadJL

Congratulations on your promotion @Siddharth Sai G

Congratulations on your promotion @Aser

Congratulations and very well deserving promotion @Aser! Enjoy the pace !

I'd like to revive this post with a few questions, and I hope the Elders of Xterras are able to help me. I'm a newbie to both off-roading and owning an off-road vehicle. After much research, I purchased my Xterra and to say I love the car is an understatement. Considering it's a discontinued model, it took me about 3 months to find the one I wanted: clean, lightly used for off-roading, agency-maintained, no accidents, and the off-road version with a diff lock. One of the things I expected when buying a 11-year-old car was that the suspension would likely need replacement. I took the car to Arabian Auto for a full inspection, and while they said the suspension wasn't completely worn out, they did recommend replacing it. So far, I’ve done five off-road drives, and while the car drives fine, I’ve noticed that these trips have accelerated the need for a new suspension. On the road, the car bottoms out on minor bumps, and I hear a thump, especially from the rear, which also sags completely. The front dips slightly when braking as well. I suspect the leaf springs are almost shot, and the shocks/struts are barely holding up. For these reasons, I'm now seriously considering replacing the entire suspension system, including the leaf springs. What brand and model do you recommend? I read the comment advising against lifting the car, but I feel a small lift would be nice (and looks nice too), but only if it doesn’t compromise safety or break the bank. That said, if I’m going to invest in a new system, I’d prefer one that will give me the confidence to handle future, more challenging off-road drives, like those at the Fewbie and ++ levels. You'll probably think I am too new to be talking about this, but as I mentioned, the suspension needs replacement anyway, so I may as well get into it the right way.

Congrats Aser, beat me too it!

Well Done Aser! and very well deserved, always calm and controlled in the dunes. Hope your steering issue is fixed this week. Cheers Andrew

Thank you @DP1011 for organizing this wonderful drive. I enjoyed it so much. Also the team drove very well. Will bring jerry can in future 😅😅

Thank you again, @JeromeFJ - a really enjoyable drive, nice flow, and your coaching style on the sand is brilliant for all levels. @Luke K P, loved the karak as usual, great seeing you back on the sand, and @Mark B great work helping everyone out…you kept busy! Hope to see everyone out on future drives!

Thanks man great clip!!! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAf9EuDyKDj/?igsh=NzZkeXU5OTJvdXl3 Here's a360 doing loops

Thank you for organising this amazing drive @DP1011 Fantastic area to play in! And right in my backyard 😅

A big thanks @DP1011 what an awesome morning! One of the best drives so far! Here is a pic of our route around one of the bowls we played in.

Thank you all again for a brilliant drive today! Some amazing first timers! Honestly not one person I would have guessed it was their first Drive from the level we saw this morning! in fact the worst stuck of the day was me 😂😂 really enjoyed it and really hope to see you all again soon!

Thank you all for joining the drive today. The foggy morning gave us enough time to prepare the cars and do a first briefing. Then we started on the track, crossing ghostly camels and by the time we reached the dunes, the fog had cleared up and every one was ready to flow. The first portion of wide open dunes was perfect for warming up, even if the quiet flow required your full attention for some higher steps, a few steep descents, and crossing some ridges where the required momentum was not always easy to assess. @Jose Luis Campos got crested on a sharp ridge, @Yurybel 's bumper faced a bush at the bottom of a dune (the bumper was saved). A few other refusals, but nothing major. After a small break (thank you @Luke K P for the tea) we continued into a more technical area until the hidden Ghafeteen Bowl. Nice place to play around and push those engines a bit.... and learning to control a steep descent. Getting out of the bowl was not easy, with a few cars getting stucked just on the outside, but once this was over, you were all focused for the last technical portion until we reached the exit track. Very well done for our first time joiners @Jose Luis Campos, @Steve Farmer @Yurybel @Hetal @Sam_ 👏. Excellent driving from the more experienced NB @Abhishek Chikara @Arvindraj @Gilberto and FB @Jeevan Koshy, thank you @ChrisW for watching the end of the convoy as Sweep, @Luke K P for correcting my lines as Second Lead, and very big thank you to @Mark B to support from the middle of the convoy. You were everywhere when needed ! Enjoy the weekend and see you soon!

Uuuuu, But I think next year! Nice Picture