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@Sviatoslav, @Mahmut, @RiadJL, @nithish468, @Glenn W, @Hani crest king, @Marek, @AlexM (updated) @Ranjan Das, @M.Seidam Thank you all for joining the drive. The meeting time is 10:00 am in the morning. It takes approximately 3 hours to reach to the meeting point from Dubai, so one can start at 7:00 am in the morning so as to reach the meeting point on time. I would however recommend that you start at 6:30 am in the morning, to take into account stoppages and for fueling up etc. However, don't be late, because I am notorious for leaving people behind who do not arrive on time: @Mahesh_ can vouch for it from his firsthand experience. Drive should end at around 4:00 pm in the afternoon, after 6 hours of driving. The drive however should be uneventful and easy, I would want us to enjoy the landscape than to do anything else in that place. We will drive for approximately 120 km in the desert and there would not be any easy tracks to get out. As we will reach end of drive just before the sunset after a long day, I will stop at a place where camping for the night can be done, and it is a good option. I am assuming that everyone is going to start in the morning to reach to the meeting point, that means you would have driven for around 10 hours already by the time we ended the drive. I will highly recommend all take rest for a few hours at least before moving out - take a nap if you can. Camping is a good option if you wish, rest for the night and move out in the morning fresh. I am going to put a poll do vote on it.

EVENT DESCRIPTION Join us for a relaxed Scenic drive in the Marmoom area, followed by an optional Australia National Day Celebration night! 🦘🐨🌄 The Scenic drive will take place from 2PM till around 6PM. At the Exit point, we will be picking up the people who RSVP'd for the Australia National Day Celebration Night. (sedans to be left on the road, but any SUV or 4x4 can easily join). Bring your BBQ, tent, flags or decoration, snacks, and friends or family! We will take care of the music, which will be a selection of ABC's TripleJ Hottest 100. Expect lots of Alternative 80's and 90's Rock, Pop, and some Hip-hop (anything from Kylie to AC-DC, Nick Cave, Men at Work, Crowded House, Oasis, Jamiroquai, Pixies, and many more...) 🎶 @Luke K P@Jessica Lambert@Stumpy@Bravoecho Please join us to represent your flag and share your best Australian Stories ! MUST READ AND COMPLY Environmental Policy Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquette's Emergency details for all off-roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities 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 Drive Details Level: Newbie and above Date/Day: Saturday 25th Jan 2025 Meeting time: 2:00 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point, Exit Point, And Pick up Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z6SrnPKfLraaPfW1A For the members who want to join the Australian National Day Celebration later and are comfortable following a GPX track, it is attached in this topic. 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 a willingness to learn. Mandatory off-road gears: Newbie and above, Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, Intermediate and above, Tow Rope and 2 soft Shackles. Note: Please ensure that all of your off-road gear is securely tied down with ratchet straps in the rear compartment of the vehicle. Bungy type tie downs are not suitable for tying down off-road gear. Approximate finish time: 6PM - Followed by Australian National Day Celebration Event from 6PM till...... P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 12 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 1 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 HERE IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND THE AFTERNOON SCENIC DRIVE: PLEASE RSVP HERE IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CELEBRATION NIGHT: DXB-AUS_TRACK.gpx

Oh man, when was this? Felt like yesterday when we were still young 😂

A behind the scenes view of a refusal. @Frederic was leading on a Fewbie Drive in Nahel when he decided to cross the dune in a pocket and the inevitable occurred. There was a bit of shovelling and then @Zed gave a tug out. Please subscribe on YT...

Absolutely. I’m planning an easy exit track on sabkha.

I'm down!

croc wrestling from 18:30? 🦘 🦘

Yellow Truck Season is upon us. It's an annual ritual held mostly during the winter months. I invite you to the 2024-25 edition of the famed Yellow Truck Drive. My trip to the location last year: -------------------------------------------- Yellow Truck, what is it - or should I say what was it?: Buried deep inside the Bu Hasa Desert near Madinat Zayed City, there was an abandoned water tanker truck, which due to its remote location, had become a pilgrimage for many off-roaders all over the UAE. It’s not there anymore, in 2023 soon after our drive it was taken away. Before that in 2021 someone painted the truck in national flag colours. Coming forward to early 2024 someone put another truck, yellow in colour in the same location. It is not the same truck, and frankly I don't feel connected to the new one as much as I did for the last one, because it doesn’t have the same heritage and history. But there is one and would like to go and check it out. May be my feelings towards it will change. How did it get there? Nobody knows. Only Speculations. It is literally in the middle of nowhere. We can go there and get our own ideas. What's the location? https://goo.gl/maps/9aiJC29bUyRFHmvJ9 Those who wish to join this drive from Dubai it's a 3+ hours to the meeting point, so ideally well rested body will enjoy this entire day drive without much fatigue, so reaching a night before and camping or sleeping in the car at meeting point would be ideal, but completely optional for everyone. Some say the pre and post drive parties are as famous as the drive itself. ------------------------------------------- SIGNUP CHECKLIST MAKE SURE THAT YOU CAR IS IN GOOD RUNNING CONDITION. Your car should have been serviced recently and all the lubes and fluids are topped up. Repairs inside the desert are going to be a difficult endeavor and are despised. A full fuel tank at the meeting point and extra fuel of 20l in jerry can would be needed. The spare tire should be in good working condition. If not been used recently, ensure that you take it out and check the condition properly. Please ensure that your car has the right tool to remove the tires (if needed). Air compressor, proper shovel, flag, fire extinguisher, first aid kit will be mandatory. Fully charged radio (tuned to all Carnity Frequencies) with spare battery / radio. If you have a car charger for your radio, please bring it along. Car charger / battery pack for your mobile. The drive will start at in the morning time to be announced. Make sure that you reach and are ready to leave on time. The drive will last approximately 6 hours and of will be for upwards of 120 km in the desert. Get lots and lots of rest the previous day. Liwa will not only challenge your vehicle but your mind as well. For those who prefer camping the previous night, you can do so at the starting point as it's a nice spaced-out area. Bring some firewood incase if you wish to have a bonfire to keep you warm. Cleaning up after the bonfire is mandatory. Plenty of water, approx. 5 liters per person per day. Bring along your breakfast, lunch, snacks, etc. in easy to eat packaging. We shall be having breaks during the drive. Dry food, energy bar, cookies, nuts, crisp to munch while driving Bring garbage bags along to carry your trash. Littering in the desert is strictly prohibited. Please take this event seriously and understand that this terrain, due to its remoteness and size of the dunes will challenge everyone on this drive. If you decide to bring passengers, please make sure they have spent a full day already in a vehicle in the desert and are used to it. There are hardly any nearby exit tracks and rerouting might take hours, so once we are in this terrain the aim is to complete the entire drive and visit the Yellow Truck

Congratulations @Ishak

Great!

@Frederic Is there an option to leave after bbq and croc wrestling? like last time on winter welcome drive?

27th April 2024. yeah just about days before yesterday...

@Zubail 😅

@Stuart G

Luke! Luke! Luke! 😃 who will be in other corner? 😁 After reading this, I even forgot about croc wrestling 🤩

Hi there! For your 2004 Nissan Xtrail, upgrading the suspension is a great idea for better comfort and light off-roading. Some reliable suspension brands to consider include: Dobinsons: Known for durability and excellent performance on and off-road. Ironman 4x4: Offers suspension kits tailored for comfort and mild off-roading. Old Man Emu (OME): Premium kits designed for enhanced ride quality and stability. KYB (OEM replacement): A good option if you want an OEM-like ride with slight improvements. Good luck with your upgrades! Do you drive extremely or fun drive

Congratulations @Ishak

Congratulations @nithish468

Triple J! This is fair dinkum! Who’s gonna wear the croc costume!

@Looper I believe you have the wrong Alex, I hadn't signed up for this drive 😁

As long as you bring your own crocs....

sure thanks @Davie Smooth_Operator

The yellow truck is gone but should be a fun drive anyway. My car is at TE for some work, should get it back this week. Will pull out early if it looks like I won't get it in time

Hi @Eddie-Xtrail you will indeed be a bit limited with options. I would approach it like this: 1. Get new shocks, even if they are OEM. You will find already an improvement as perhaps the ones you have now are maybe old and worn out. Look into KYB or Gabriel shocks. (Gabriel G52001 should fit). KYB has a local distribution here in Dubai. KYB has this range: - Excel G = OEM direct replacement - Gas A Just = Bit more offroad capable - Monomax - For offroad and heavy towing 2. Small lift can be obtained with different springs. King Springs are an option: NISSAN X-TRAIL T30 2001 - 9/2007 - Fit your Vehicle - King Springs Automotive Aftermarket Springs I would recommend buying from Kings, KYB, or Gabriel directly and bringing the items to your local mechanic or BMW road in Sharjah. It will take only 1.5-2hrs to get the shocks and springs installed for around 200dhs. If you look into custom shocks, Profender is an option. They can make shocks for rare vehicles. We don't advertise businesses here to remain unbiased, but you can just google Profender Ajman and go through the list. There is a shop in Ajman that can customize Profender shocks for your needs. This would however be more costly than the option above with the OEM shocks.