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So bottom line... we can all agree Jeep Wrangler is the best.. yes? okay good I am glad we all agreed 🤣

Don’t know why but I am hearing a voice asking for a Wrangler/Xterra duel at Moreeb dune or Nagrah 😜

@Javier M and @Srikumar ETA 5:20.

I think this Sweihan, Stair dune is much closer and empty with enough room to announce the best climber in a straight line - without using the stairs strategy. So, when are you boys attempting....? https://goo.gl/maps/iggKdzVAypG2

Congratulations @Javier M for reaching the Intermediate level with Carnity Offroad club. As per your last Sweihan drive, you have shown tremendous progress and well deserve this new offroad rank. Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Intermediate: Number of drives 10 (26 regular drives) Level of drives Willingness to learn + Enthusiasm + Basic dune & sand reading Off-road gear Flag, deflator, tire gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio, compressor, tool kit, tow rope (recommended) Drive teamwork Help in recoveries under Marshal / Crew supervision Drive posting/joining Join newbie, fewbie & intermediate level of drives only Forum participation Active participation on forum. Share drive experience + feedback on forum and pictures in gallery + drive and route suggestions  Social media sharing & inviting friends & family to join offroad club is recommended for faster upgrades at all levels.

Congratulations @Javier M, well done ! Now we’re talking !

Congrats @Javier M. You are the first from the new bunch of guys who has been promoted to Intermediate level. Well deserved.

make it a XJ/wrangler/Xterra battle....am all game....

This is a perfect example of how to recover side stuck in sand dunes with utmost safety and precision. Everyone is clear from the stuck vicinity and recording or taking the pictures away from the rope radius so that if tow point or shackles fail it won't hit anyone and injure/kill them. In a hard tug situation, one should use dampers or additional rope assist to absorb the shock if any tow point fails. Positioned the car right behind the way of the stuck car And not diagonally that can result in a flip with a sudden jerk Clear communication and repeat message before giving the tug Both the driver should be ready than an unexpected tug that may break bones Stretch the rope fully and always give a gentle tug "first" on side stuck Gentle tug "first" will always tell you how hard you can go next time than giving the hard tug first. This precision comes with experience and maturity than just giving the full throttle tug Repeat the message again for the second tug to prepare the driver Perfect safety message for the stuck driver, to update the recovery status so he can be ready for second tug Repeated second tug by changing the path slightly to get better traction Many offroaders will dig themselves on the second tug due to not changing the path. This slight change in path helps to get the firm sand to have better traction. Well done @Emmanuel for recovering @Julien V in the best and safest possible way.

What do you think went wrong here and how could this be prevented? VID-20190304-WA0008.mp4

Yeeeees ! 🤩

The Saluki Motorsport Buggy works pretty well in the sand for a 2wd ( it is JK Jeep powered)

Thx @Gaurav for these very clear and important explanations. If I may add another point regarding safety : before pulling the car, please check that nobody stands or goes around (always keep in mind that a rope, a shackle or a recovery hook can break).

Some of the pics i managed to capture when @Gaurav@Emmanuel were battling it out in the rough weather.

finally I’ll find time to join you again! Looking forward to driving with you next weekend! I’ll decide spontaneously if the driver will be me or my girlfriend (absolute newbie)

Keeping our pattern for one-week fewbie and another week newbie, its time for a newbie offroaders to join the thrill. This time we will drive in Maliha Kalba are that offers perfect opportunity to learn in very safe and easy tracks to medium rolling dunes. Looking for an easy relaxing drive for everyone with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow, hill climb, and ridge riding. Newbies and Fewbies will have a great chance to see and learn the real fun that off-roading offers in a very safe and organized environment. When: 8 March 2019 Meeting time: 7:00 AM, the convoy will move at sharp 7:15 AM Where: Adnoc Petrol Station Maleha Road GPS Coordinate: https://goo.gl/maps/ye28yTnTSYr Level: Absolute Newbie, Newbie, and Fewbie Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 10 inches of ground clearance. Plan: Drive, train and enjoy till about 12:00 PM What to bring along: Snacks - whatever you like with little extra to share, water, liquids, smiles, stories, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 12:00 PM Please RSVP on the below calendar.

Discuss your next car mod in mind be it immediate or long term. I'll start with mine Short term: Get back the platinum plugs, change the gear oil and filter, renew diff oils etc Long term: Cut the hood with pretty hood louvers to actually attend the heat escape issue under my Pajero

Congrats @Javier M

Well done @Javier M. Very well done and good contributions from you online as well as excellent application and attitude off-roading. Well deserved.

We can start with Faya right side as well

Nobody? OK, I will donate 20 points to the first who will name the place (since they know it, senior members are not allowed to play 😉)

That's a great question... 🤔 Short term: I haven't decided yet probably one of these (or all): A roof rack so I can later put one of those roof tents (or maybe just get a trailer) Fender Flares Still thinking about putting metal bumpers (they are heavy so I'm still thinking if it is worth it) Long term: Supercharger - (one day baby... one day...)

I bought this car brand new 10 years ago and is in mint condition inside out. It still drives like new, only issue is occasional engine turning off thing that happens randomly. I want to carry out essential fixes only for now. What should be fixed the ECU or the Gearbox...

Thanks, @Ren13 but I need in the other direction to let the engine heat escape than sucking the air.

Wow @Dhav that's a lot of work on the car. I suggest you take a estimate of repair cost to be done and then decide against the current value of the vehicle. You will understand if it's worth spending on it or it's good to sell it and buy another vehicle.

I don't want to throw a spanner into this discussion, but i feel we should not be sharing complete full scan pictures of invoices containing the contact numbers of technicians and other confidential information. Eventually this company could file a complaint as i feel this information is for the owner of the car only, and not to be posted on a public forum. Just my opinion. Anyway i hope the problem can be solved soon. I know what it its to drive BMW

... even a bumper :

Perfectly managed. Love to see @Emmanuel grow as an off-roader. @Gaurav bhai very well written post, thanks for sharing.

How much Munich Motor is charging to fix and are they giving any guarantee? What all stuff replacement Munich suggested? Secondly, just hand type the "ACTUAL" trouble codes as this estimation is filled with 1+100 leaks, observation, and protection procedures that may or may not require immediately to solve your main problem. I remember getting 3000 dhs quote from a reputed garage (30 years exp) for fixing a slight missing (without guarantee), that got cured with replacing ICV for 600 dhs. I can only read 2C7B (O2 sensor) and 5E18 (DSC/ABS related). If you paid for this diagnostic then ask them to give you a printed copy of all fault codes without their suggestions or observations, because many times due to one or two sensor failure you get 5-10 error codes which are affected with them. In my older Range, I got a gearbox failure when it was low battery - changed the battery and car was fine.

I always tell people : avoid Xterras ! Especially white 🤣

Both @Emmanuel and @Frederic are correct @Ren13 got the first part right. He did try to come up after overshooting the turning point which meant his car was already on the other side of the dune pulling him down. He was fighting gravity and tried to accelerate up. The guess on the LC is wrong, here is a pic of that LC after the roll.

Nice shot (but just in case you were answering my question : nope)

Anyone has been there and can recognize the place ? Others can guess where those photos (sorry for the low quality) were taken ?

Coming out of a bowl for off-road beginners... B5AAA712-ACD0-4F98-BE01-FC8B9AED6ADB.mov

The guy loves 2wheel drive mode. Because of that when he went over the top of the dune his front wheels just got stuck instead of pulling the car forward like in a 4wd mode.