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Thanks to all for joining me on my 1st partial lead, it meant a lot to me! With special thanks to @DP1011, @J-P L and @Glenn W for the mentorship.and support. Totally appreciated. The day started with all on time for 06h30 briefing. Then a sand track leading into the dunes. Was a nice mix of ridges, loops through the long range dunes and technical zones. Few stops to keep the cars cool. The few refusals and stucks on the ridges gave some good learning opportunities to the fewbies on the drive. Everyone drove really well. Thanks again

Well driving everyone! @DELRIO@Artur Davtyan@Mountain very well done today! I hope you got the offroading bug now Great support from @Mahesh_ and @Vanessa8580 and superb second lead from @Infaz I could not have wished for a better one. You can upload your photos here: Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Faqa - Dubai - 28 June 2026 - Carnity.com See you all in the sand again!

I am still thrilled about todays ride! I just learned basics (how low pressure can go....) and was really worth it!!! calling it offroading bug goes well short! probably the newbie excited guy but as I see it as a very challenging full of technique and experience hobbie and im thrilled to learn more. Thanks to everyone who was there today, not only fun but you made everyone feel welcomed and sheltered! See you soon in the duuuuuuune!

Thank you @Frederic for an amazing drive! Great support from @Vanessa8580 and @Mahesh_ Everyone drove really well today. Certain places it was very soft sand and a few technical challenges, but everyone handled it well. There were a couple of refusals and stuck, but those are all part of the learning experience 🙌 Great teamwork and amazing drive 👍

@Andrew John Melvill and @DP1011 thank a lot for amazing drive, fantastic route and lots of technical practice! One more time congratulations to Andrew!

Congratulations @Cristian for joining the Support Team with Carnity Offroad Club! Looking forward to seeing you grow 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. SUPPORT TEAM Pre-requisite 1) Minimum 10 any level "Carnity" drives are required after your Intermediate promotion to become eligible for the Support Team. Once you decide to join Team Carnity to excel further with your off-roading, people, and commanding skills, you will be extensively trained by the whole Team Carnity from Expert - Marshal - Crew at various stages by supporting different levels drives. Activities for Support Team Members Support different Marshals and Crew at Newbie level drives to demonstrate: Your ability and willingness to support new offroaders. Ability to gain control of commanding situations. And clear communication skills to help manage the convoy. Possible progress toward becoming an Advisor Once you have proved to be a regular Supporting Team member and have supported different trip leads on several Newbie and Fewbie drives, we will gather your periodic feedback. Based on this feedback and reviews you might receive an invitation to become a Carnity Advisor for further advancement within our community. You will also need to have completed a minimum of 5 Intermediate Level drives, and be a regular club member (minimum supporting 6 Newbie or Fewbie drives per quarter) to become eligible. Being invited to an Advisor role means we put our faith in you as a passionate club member who displays maturity and passion to carry your knowledge on to new off-roaders who are still progressing through the ranks.

DRIVE DESCRIPTION-WHAT TO EXPECT Summer is here! But the early bird catches the worm 😜 The aim is to cruise along the Nahel dunes and have some good fun together. This drive will be partially led by @Sam Selim All in all this will definitely a great morning out with the Carnity boys and gals! ⚠️IMPORTANT-PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND COMPLY: All participants must review and follow the club guidelines below: Environmental Policy Safety Protocols During Emergency Alert Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquette's Emergency details for all off-roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities Convoy Off-road Drives - Safety protocol during emergency alert 🕖 DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie and above When: 05 Jul 2026, Sunday Meeting time: 6AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions). Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ji4nqGsWeG1qys268 Approximate finish time: 9.30AM 🚗VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS Any proper 4x4 vehicle. If in doubt, please mention on the drive topic. Front and rear tow hooks / recovery points. 8–10 inches minimum ground clearance 🎒 WHAT TO BRING Loads of water, snacks, smiles, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. We also recommend adequate protection from the sun and closed shoes. 🧰 OFFROAD GEARS Tire deflator and Tire pressure gauge. Air compressor. A programmable Walkie-talkie radio. Off-road safety flag. A proper shovel. First-aid kit and Fire extinguisher. ✅ RSVP Confirm your attendance by clicking on "GOING" in the Calendar Event. Your name will appear on the RSVP list. If the RSVP is full, add yourself to the waitlist. As soon as a spot becomes available you will be moved automatically to the RSVP list. The RSVP closes one day prior to the drive Latecomers will be turned back (no exceptions) No RSVP = No Drive Please withdraw your RSVP if plans change Repeated no-shows may result in 1-month suspension PLEASE RSVP ON THE BELOW CALENDAR EVENT

You have got the bug now 🤣

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As we enter the summer season, @Sam Selim and I have been watching the gauges on our Jeep JL 3.6L 4x4's - which quickly raises a question...what does normal look like? Our hobby means we push cars harder and in unusual conditions, often in ways for which they were not directly designed. A quick glance will tell you if everything is OK (i.e. all the needles are below red-lines), but over time many of us develop a gut feeling for what looks normal and when things are outside of what we would expect to see. I decided on today's drive with @Mark B to snatch a few data points and look at things with a bit more detail: Couple of major points to relate my gut feelings to what you see: The oil pressure on the Pentastar engine varies with RPM, with typically around 30 PSI below circa 3000 RPM, rising to 70 PSI when revving higher - the key point is just to ensure you don't have too low oil pressure (<<30 PSI). Oil temperature is a leading indicator: if you push hard, it moves up quickly, and vice-versa. This is to be expected, as engine oil has the dual job of lubricating the engine as well as drawing heat. Coolant temperature is a lagging indicator: The coolant temperature rises when pushing the engine, but at a slower rate - it also cools down less quickly too. Also on the Jeep JL, the fan will kick into max power at 110 degC and pull the temperature down again. If you see the temperature going beyond 110 degC and can't hear the fan (or the temperature keeps rising), it's time to do something (like come to a stop!). Transmission Temperature: It's a slow mover with plenty of margin to the limit value. However my suspicion is that once this gets hot, it will take some time to cool down again. What does normal look like on your car, and what are the big red flags for you?