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My first DCT and you guys made it such a memorable one! Really good atmosphere, exuded all the values of Carnity that the senior team role model...light hearted, good fun, inclusive, with the right amount of safety and seriousness on the details. Thank you to all the team who organised the drive, the event and the evening's food and entertainment! Rolling back in to something to eat and drink was extremely welcome. And finally a massive thank you to my team (in running order!) @Davie Chase @Mark B @Gary F @Benjamin...despite being the junior member you made me feel very welcome and supported, and it was great that we all had something to contribute. Still can't quite believe that we won...we drove the strategy - no more, no less...cracking work from all, and especially to Davie for setting a formidable pace at all times!

Calling out all All FEWBIES ! This will be an amazing opportunity to learn more - Weekday drives offer lot more learning opportunities vs Weekend ones - owing to a smaller convoy - and Marshal @Ale Vallecchi will ensure its levelled up challenge for you - So if you have slightest of possibility , go ahead and hit "Going" !!!

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 and above (all levels) Meeting time: 02:30 PM Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6rEQD577oA3dfihb8 Action Plan: A mid-week dash from Faqa to Little Sweihan (exiting at Solar Park), mixing a leisurely drive through sections of soft technical dunes with a bit of speed across sabkhas and taller dune canyons. An opportunity to stretch one's legs after the DCT weekend's break, in preparation for the upcoming weekend of drives. What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, face masks, rubber gloves, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 06:00 PM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. RECOMMENDED 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. 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 - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned - 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

if you look at the map, these "Abu dhabi" drives are actually closer to Dubai than to Abu Dhabi, as it is usually Sweihan, Al Ain farms area, Faqa etc. And these are the best areas to learn (unless you like churn and cross-tracked badayer areas that are usually packed with turists).

wish i could get out that early! next time

And amazing choice of the day @Looper - will be almost Full moon ! Will try to drop in , might be last minute though !

congrats on the level up!

@rroker Congratulation!

Amazing event @Gaurav @Frederic @Srikumar @Ale Vallecchi !! Thank you for putting it together, it generates a great amount of motivation, stimulation and excitement within the Club and beyond. Lots of learning from the preparation and the day itself, it brings invaluable off road experience to each of the participants. Big thank you to the support team @Simon D, @J-P L @Rob S and @Sohini, you made it possible behind the scene. And immense congratulation to the winning team @Davie Chase @Benjamin @Mark B @ChrisW @Gary F, teams may loose with bad luck, but definitely not win by luck. You have proven great skills and capabilities.

The moment I removed my safety vest and started dancing to celebrate, we got a call on the radio for a breakdown car. Moral of the story: Dont dance too early.

A MASSIVE thanks to our incredible volunteers for bringing this year’s Desert Champions Trophy to life! Our deepest gratitude goes to @Srikumar, @Frederic and @Ale Vallecchi for their relentless commitment, tireless planning, and seasoned expertise. Each of them has poured countless hours into designing a safe yet exhilarating event that truly honors the spirit of desert off-roading. Their careful attention to every detail—from initial brainstorming sessions to rigorous recces—ensures that every participant faces a seamless, thrilling, and well-coordinated challenge worthy of the title “Desert Champion.” For months, this team has dedicated themselves to fine-tuning the Trophy’s experience, strategizing every move to ensure this event stands out as both memorable and meaningful. They’ve transformed their passion and extensive knowledge into an event that goes beyond the norm, offering an unforgettable experience that pushes every contender to the peak of their abilities. At Carnity, we’re immensely proud and fortunate to have true desert legends guiding the way. They are champions in their own right, with a love for off-roading that runs deep and a commitment to fostering a community that shares that same passion. Their leadership and vision elevate the Desert Champions Trophy to more than just an event; it’s an annual celebration of skill, courage, and camaraderie among the finest desert champions. An equally heartfelt recognition goes to @Simon D, @Rob S, @J-P L and @Sohini whose superhuman energy, patience, and tireless support made the seamless execution of this event possible. From early morning until midnight, these incredible volunteers worked around the clock with boundless enthusiasm, tackling countless tasks with precision, multitasking seamlessly, and maintaining a welcoming smile despite the long hours. Their dedication, even without rest, to assist, guide, and encourage every participant was nothing short of exceptional. Their unwavering presence and genuine commitment uplifted the entire event into a smooth, organized, and rewarding experience for all. They are the true symbol of the teamwork and resilience that Carnity treasures. Thank you, all, for making this year’s Desert Champions Trophy not just possible but truly exceptional!

That is shocking to hear! A rebuild of the existing differentials will be more time consuming and costly I’m afraid. 2500AED for a pre-owned differential is quite steep, as I know there are several scrap yards that have them and literally thousands of Pajeros around. @GauravSoni and @Simon D might have some contacts with scrap yards. Let’s see if they can chime in.

Congrats to Desert Flyers. Awesome effort on hitting all those way points! Even better on making it back on time. @Davie Chase @Benjamin @Mark B @ChrisW @Gary F Second place Team Oryx killed it as well. amazing teamwork from @Zed @Jon L @Zak_ @Matt - monkeywrench @Ahmed Farouk Third place.... well you're all winners as well Great event @Carnity team... loved it! Looking forward to 2025!

Beadlocks are heavy and difficult to work with if need to do in the field re-beading. The two alternatives I've found are the method beadgrip, and the icon innerlock. Both of these are lightweight and can have tyres installed without needing to be torqured precisely and needing retightening every X KMs. Icon features locking pins that are installed radially into the wheel stopping any sideways motion of the tyres, whereas the bread grip utilises ridges on the inner bead groove to help stop the bead slipping. Looks like the innerlock tech might do a better job at holding your tyre impact from the pressure testing performed by both companies. (See images below) Here is link to both manufacturers info: Method beadgrip: https://www.methodracewheels.com/pages/bead-grip?_pos=1&_sid=847b565ed&_ss=r ICON vehicle dynamics: https://www.iconvehicledynamics.com/rebound-pro Anecdotally, I found the beadgrips to be excellent when I was running them on pajero. Never had a pop out whilst using them compared to 3or4 on my stock rims. (Could also be sure to driving style changes...) Do you know of any other simulated beadlocking tech that's available out there. And any real world experience (good or bad) using these over standard rims or real beadlocks?

Hi all, hope everyone is doing great! Wanted to ask your advice here. Brought my Pajero a year back to a well-known specialized garage in Sharjah for the major 200k service. Among other works, they charged me for the differential oil change. At some point I decided to change the garage, and brought the car to another one to do suspension repairs and a lift kit. They inspected the car, and found out there is no oil in both front and rear diffs. My hypothesis is that the first garage drained the oil and forgot to fill it up, as no leaks were identified during the check up. That means I've been running on dry diffs for ~5k km. Once the new oil was filled, metal debris started to get flushed between the moving parts and I can hear a loud crackling sound from the rear diff while moving at 2wd with more that 2k RPMs. Garage that identified the issue suggests to replace both differentials with a pre-owned ones, around 2.5k AED each. But I am thinking whether there are any other cost-effective repairs solutions in this case, like rebuild or bearing replacement? Did anyone have the same issue, and what was the solution? Does anyone knows good garages specialized in differential rebuild? (I know it is forbidden to recommend specific places in the forum, so will be happy to get recommendations in DM ) Thank you folks!

Sorry @Ale Vallecchi, have to drop out due to a meeting at 2. Fingers crossed for next time ✌🏼