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  1. As we have seen a serious rise in COVID cases in countries all around us over the last couple of weeks, let us all remain alert and keep the precautions in place which we have outlined in order to protect our members and the club. UAE has been doing their very best to safeguard all of us, and it is up to us to support their actions and do our own part. For the members who have not done this yet, PLEASE acknowledge our COVID-19 Precautions we have put in place by reading the entire post, and confirm you have read and agreed by clicking on the "Totally Agree" Emoticon on down right white heart icon - 3rd option from right is "Totally Agree" when you hoover over (on desktop) or click (mobile) on white heart icon. The entire Carnity team who leads the drives are fully behind this and will take appropriate action to members who fail to take this seriously or think rules do not apply to them. @Gaurav @Rahimdad @Emmanuel @Srikumar @Asif Hussain @Wrangeld @Jeepie @Ale Vallecchi and myself who are organizing drives on a weekly basis will keep these precautions in place and will do whatever we can to safeguard our members. Let us all support each other and i hope to get the support of all Carnity members to actively participate and join in keeping this precautions in place for now, until the day comes we can happily share our foods, hugs, and shoulder pats again.
    10 points
  2. Covid 19 is dangerous and lethal. We should not wear mask just because it is the rule but we should wear it for our own safety and to protect ourselves. We humans tends to become complacent with time but please let's be cautious, the danger is still out there and is still claiming life around us. Stay safe people and protect our loved ones.
    7 points
  3. The 4.5-5 litres is what is in the transmission oil pan. I.e. to remove the bung, drain the oil, change the filter and refill to max on the dipstick. This is what you will do during a normal transmission service. 9.7 litres is total capacity. There will be oil in your torque convertor, oil cooler, pipes, valves etc that you do not change during regular service. The only time you will need to add this amount of oil is after a transmission rebuild and there is a special process to do it. To do a complete transmission system flush, you may need up to 20 litres, depending on how much water, dirt, contamination etc is in the system. This is rarely necessary unless you have had some sort of problem. 10.5 litres of coolant is what the garage should be changing if they are doing the job properly. If they are only changing 4 litres, then they are not doing it properly and just draining the radiator and refilling it. There will still be 6.5 litres of coolant inside your engine, pipes, heater matrix etc which will not have been changed. It can be time consuming to do this properly and some people are just lazy so they just drain and refill the radiator.
    6 points
  4. Hi @Probir Mukherjee, This point about giving commentary on the recoveries is a good one, and in many cases, the drive lead will be able to give a description of what is happening in a recovery. In pre Covid times, we would often have people looking from a safe distance from the recovery - however that is not currently permitted. Where there is space, we may also invite drivers to close in on a reovery to watch from their vehicles. In the specific instances of this drive, the dunes were tight and recoveries complex. In that sort of situation, we need to keep the airwaves clear in case instructions need to be given by the senior leading the recovery and as the safety of the drivers and vehicles is paramount, 'in the moment' it's simply not possible to update other drivers that you know are all safe and can wait. As the third senior on this drive, I did not have any visual on the stuck cars - and would not have moved myself from the sweep position. Off road driving by its very nature has the risk of people getting stuck (even at the end of a drive on the flat - as you experienced) which does require patience and understanding from the other drivers. Education is very important, and we value the opportunity to educate where ever possible. Sometimes, however, circumstances do not allow for that.
    6 points
  5. Dear passionate off roaders When I had my first absolute newbie couple weeks ago it was short cut by bad nose landing ( was entirely my fault and I know it ) . Thank God zero human injury and the Iron was repaired as brand new. Actually from that point the real story begins and I realized how important to see the things from different angles to analyse and to learn how to avoid various problems in the setting of off road dives .I searched the various resources online and I found what I was looking for in this respectful community. and now with all the support of all of you, especially @Gaurav who was the first who drove me to safety at the very beginning and to @Gaurav @Rahimdad and @Frederic whom I had the honour to drive under their leads where I got all support and help, I can proudly say that I got my first zero refusal/stuck after 4 drives in a row as a newbie including the absolute newbie. Special Thanks to @Chaitanya D my friend and colleague who spared no effort helping me find my current off road vehicle Xterra and all the tips along. I personally believe that off road drive has a unique learning curve climbing it requires time, patience, determination , awareness of the known common risks and problems and above all that sharing and transmitting what is available from knowledge in the scene either directly by witnessing it if possible ( situation might not allow at the scene like terrain condition , weather , and now covid19 time ) as safety comes on top of the list or indirectly by capturing pictures , clips ..etc for the stuck or refusal and how we deal with it . in carnity discussion I found about what went wrong in terms of off road accident or refusal or stuck and even wrong recovery techniques and discussion about it which is good to see mistakes of others or even own to learn and not to repeat. here I put the initiative and from our own drives how recovery either self or assisted is done by our expert leaders directly or under their direct supervision and I request every one if at all possible when we are not in motion to try take the chance to take some videos ( one hand cant clap ) from another angle so after each drive the one who didn't have the chance to see it live can at least see it here. discussion is open and I would appreciate the feedback from our leaders as always. Cheers and Drive Safe
    5 points
  6. Just my two cents: Brands/ Models to avoid: - X-cessories. These are just Chinese rebranded compressors that are being sold with a pretty big mark up. - Mini compressors to connect to cigarette lighter: Will last only a few drives. Not made to inflate from 15 to 35psi, unless you want to wait for 45mins or longer. Will overheat easily because of this. Acceptable / Good: Camel Brand compressors from Dragon Mart: Mixed reviews. Some last a few months, some easily last two years and longer. They are not expensive, fast, but very loud. But they get the job done. Premium Models: ( 1 to 5 year warranty) - TJM , Viair ( or Bushranger), MeanMother, Smittybilt, ARB What to look after when buying a compressor ? 1) Warranty. A premium brand should provide 4-5 years warranty which will make the higher price worthwhile. 2) Output in liters per minute (lpm). The more the better of course. Everything from 40lpm upwards should be fine. Some will show a rating in cfm (cubic feet per minute). 2.3 cfm = 65lpm. 3) Duty Cycle: Air compressors heat up when running so most have a limited consistent output before they need to stop and cool off. This run time in-between cycles is called a duty cycle. Manufacturers typically represent run time with a number, such as β€œ20”, which means you can run the compressor for 20 minutes every hour. sometimes they show a percentage. 20 minutes would indicate a 33% duty cycle. Keep this in mind when you are using the compressor every week. Avoid exceeding the duty cycle time as in a short period of time it would overheat / destroy the compressor. 4) Quality of the coiled hose, pressure gauge. 5) inline fuse and thermal overload protection. Will come standard with premium models. Below a specs example of Bushranger Black Max: Duty cycle is 30 minutes @40psi at 24Β°C ambient temperature. Obviously the ambient temperature will be much higher for us here in the UAE, so you will need to take that into account. Keep the compressor in the shade while using (or even on the inside of the car if possible) and keep your engine running. These compressors are rated to work most efficiently at 13.8 Volts, so your alternator should be running.
    5 points
  7. I suppose this was bound to happen that some names had to be taken , to make sure others fall in line. (This includes me too).Unfortunately they were of the persons mentioned in this discussion...and I strongly believe it was to deter others, and urge the respective people to take it sportively.There was a newspaper article too mentioning whoever had defaulted on following the covid precautions!! Of course rules and precautions advised need to be followed, and when names are taken its upto oneself to make sure it's not repeated , it is for your own safety and for everyone's safety. Most importantly it is to make everyone else fall in line! Please do not get me wrong here, I am not taking anyone's side. Just wonder if feasible you guys have a chat verbally, pick the phone and talk...to keep everything in the right spirit! Sometimes misunderstanding happen when words are interpreted differently ( as we come from different places with different languages ). We all dont want to lose this opportunity to enjoy our weekends safely.
    5 points
  8. 5 points
  9. Dear @Wael Mounier, @Khaled Abdalla and @Dagdag Sofiane. If you feel the @Gaurav bhai is being strong in His message it's due to the current threat, your reactions are also not very friendly. You are our students and we have to guide you not only for off-roading but also safety precautions as required by the UAE government due to the current situations. As @Frederic said we are all going to apply the Covid19 restrictions strictly. We took a risk to be the first Off-road club in UAE to post drives after we structured a safe environment for all and we would like to keep a safe environment for all members who come out every week trusting us.
    4 points
  10. 4 points
  11. This drive is organized in full compliance with the COVID19 guidelines. We expect every member that joins this drive to go through below information and and strictly follow these guidelines in order not to jeopardize someone's health, and to ensure we can keep organizing these drives safely. MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: BAN POST Two Way Radio Guidelines Every Offroader brings his own radio, programmed to the frequencies described in below advice topic. We will not share spare radios or program your radio on the drive. If you need assistance in programming the radio, post a topic on the Carnity website with your questions and we will help you out. Make sure your radio is fully charged. It will be your only way of communication while driving. Before buying, please carefully read below advice so you are informed properly on which model / cost / shops... No radio = No drive. It is an essential tool and you should make sure you bring it on every drive and learn/practice how to use it. Drive Details Level: Intermediate and above When: 4 Sept 2020, Friday Meeting time: 5:30 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Action Plan: Faster pace Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/R5QQzKX31coBSHuW9 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), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 09:30 AM THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. WE WILL STARTING AND ENDING THE DRIVE AT THE SAME POINT, WHICH IS NOT CLOSE TO AN AIR LINE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A COMPRESSOR, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS DRIVE. IF YOU ARRIVE AND HAVE NO COMPRESSOR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 10 Intermediate and above drivers. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM. If the RSVP is full and you wish to join, please mention your name on the drive thread to add on the waiting 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 ON THE BELOW CALENDAR
    3 points
  12. Dear Carnity Desarnauts. Thank you for signing up in record time for the drive (1 minute it's all it took). Allow me to reward your trust by previewing the drive's main characteristics. The Bab al Shams area (nicknamed because of its proximity to the well known resort) loosely refers to the South-Western section of the Qudra basin. The terrain here is made of fine white sand dunes, rather long and apart from each other. They are mostly lined up in a North to South direction, and are gathered in groups separated by either sabkhas or tighter technical dunes. We will be looking to make a loop that will take us to the more northern, higher and closer dunes, where we may also encounter also a bit of low vegetation, then in a southern direction, toward an area where the sand is sometimes dotted with low, crooked mud formations, and lonely acacia trees. Sabkhas will be our way in and out of these dunes, with some technical areas also to be crossed. As Fewbies, you'll be expected to execute higher side sloping, easier ridge riding and ridge crossing, show good control of your car in tighter technical dunes, and to conduct the drive at a faster pace (while keeping full control of your vehicle), compared to the Newbie excursions. We will have the opportunity to practice all of the above skills, following a detailed briefing toward the beginning of the drive, and under supervision, so that each off-roader will have the opportunity to feel more comfortable, and improve throughout the day. @Biju Abdul, @Jolly Abraham, @luwaimn, @Tero Vallas, @Heisem, @Lisa Pemberton, @David Ortells, @Mehmet Volga, @Islam Soliman, @Yousef Alimadadi thanks again for joining (and @Brette, thank you for managing). Please remember to read and acknowledge the information regarding the Covid-19 rules we have put in place to insure a drive which is compliant with the current (and still valid) legal requirements. Not acknowledging these guidelines by clicking on the "Totally Agree" emoticon will lead to the driver's exclusion from the drive. We'll be in touch toward the end of the week, for more information and instructions.
    3 points
  13. @Dagdag Sofiane thank you for pushing your point through. I understand your point and respect it. But this is a community it's not about me or him, it's about us. If you are not aware I did form this off-road club and it's part of my responsibility to over see that everything is well planned and executed. If anything comes to my notice which is not in place it's part of my responsibility to see that all matters are resolved. I have given this authority to all the senior contributing members as I alone cannot overlook a club that is expanding at a good rate. Hope this answers your question as to why I'm getting involved.
    3 points
  14. @Veedooshee one turn deserves another. Pay forward. You found a number plate Sherlock Holmes on one drive. It was time @Mels Wolf found your missing part. The loss in pressure of tire could be due to the bump and not a pop-out but just the tire coming a bit off the rim. Usually normal inflation does the trick. But keep checking on that tire and get it shown to a tire shop if it looses pressure again. Taking the tire off the rim, giving it a good clean and putting it back on would normally solve the issue. Also driving in the winters will be much more forgiving than the summer heat. Whatever you have learned is the hard way and I promise things will get easier as winters approach.
    3 points
  15. Wherever you do it, it's your choice but stick to 100% OEM original gear oil and filter from agency. Price difference is not too steep from BM road dealer vs agency, but will save you from duplicacy possibility.
    3 points
  16. If you goto dragon mart you could get the same compressor for between AED 200 to AED 220. They are decent and would last you about a year or so depending on how you use it.
    3 points
  17. @Gaurav, thank you for a wonderful drive and cud learn so much . It was fun driving with you and all other fellow members , but it was unfortunate that we couldn't reach near by the pink rock. Hats off to @Gaurav ,Richard ,tjsingh,and foxtrot Oscar for the support and help throughout the drive. Hope to join u soon in some upcoming events
    3 points
  18. @Gauravgreat drive yesterday !! Thanks for helping me with the hot oil sign recovery as well as the education towards EBS & traction display. I will be checking on the same before my next drive which will be surly coming Friday . All co-drivers where great , happy to see people willing to help each other at difficult situation through out the drive . I would recommend if we could start a bit early for the evening drive so that we reach our final destination safe and sound . Thank you richard for helping out as well . I liked your saying β€œthe dessert gods have taken it toll β€œand sorry for your flag which was lost in the dessert . see you soon guys and keep safe driving !!!❀️❀️
    3 points
  19. The Big Grunter was also my first compressor. They should change the name to Big disappointment.
    3 points
  20. I was a bit β€˜concerned’ with an evening drive but wanted to try and see what it is like. The drive to the meeting point was fairly eventful compared to morning drives where most things were dark and hardly any traffic. Traffic was quite busy, lots of 4WD on the road, very windy with lots of sand on the road. I got a few drops of β€˜rain’ on my windshield. The weather was great when I arrived at the meeting point, notwithstanding that it is still summer. My first evening drive experience was great especially during the transition period shortly before the sun set. The desert was beautiful at that time of the day. Great guidance from Richard @Wrangeldwhen I had my refusal whilst crossing the dune. I was able to view two recoveries from the back with instructions relayed over the radio which I find beneficial for newbies like me. It was also fun following the tracks laid out by @Pancho Last but not least, many thanks @Gaurav for the drive and in dealing with the recoveries along the way. I have uploaded some photos and videos at the Gallery.
    3 points
  21. Every Absolute Newbie drives brings a great satisfaction to meet so many new faces to make new off-road friends. Almost everyone was on time or slightly early which really helps to set the pace and start the day with a smile. Thank you everyone for being punctual, please continue to do so to respect everyone's time. Thanks @Vanessa8580 for wonderful support and helping everyone with deflation and inspecting vehicles for safety and tow points. Your support during the drive as a sweep and helping people redirect or self recover was truly amazing. Everyone appreciated your patience, knowledge and skills to explore off-roading and to enjoy your "most earned" day off with the best possible weekend activity. @Ali Abas Ali it was very nice to see you and probably the first forerunner in our club. You truly demonstrated your previous experience and coaching you have had to take the dunes with utmost precision, follow convoy discipline and manage the whole drive without any stucks or refusal. Really well done. @Jason Johnson it was good to see you and a manual wrangler, now we are seeing one manual wrangler on almost every second absolute newbie drive. Managing manual gear for off-road is totally different than on road where half clutch help you spin tires, but in off-road same will dig you deeper. I am sure with little time and practice you will enjoy the stick just like @Frederic and @Srikumar enjoys it now. Btw, don't forget to get the clutch check as I suspect it's running really low on life. @Muhammed Shabreen it was my first time to sit inside the GX as it's a bit rare combination here in UAE, but I was super impressed with its power and gadget it has almost at par with LC and LX. It's a beautiful and powerful vehicle that need bit of time for you get along. You have done wonderful too after deflating to 15 PSI from 21 and 24 PSI as in off-road "correct" deflation is very important for better flotation. Also learn to switch off the traction aides and SRS before next drive to enjoy it further. And please don't be so hard on yourself just because of last two stucks, you have driven wonderful from 5:30 - 8.30 AM. This can happen to anyone and everyone get stuck sometimes, so take it easy. Simply learn to push more gas next time whenever you are entering a soft patch and your vehicle starts to bog down, that's how we all escape from random soft sand patches all around. @tcarrimjee and @Senthil Kumar you both Patrol brothers made it yesterday like a walk in a park with your powerful beast that was probably waiting to be unleashed. I was very impressed seeing you both flooring the gas pedal at right time and clearing the cross tracks, inclines and slope without a sweat. Patrol Y62 has enough power but as you progress in your off-road journey just be careful of the front and rear bumper that is a bit of concern with this shape patrol. @tcarrimjee wonderful shot taken above of the new Jeep Gladiator, that tells exactly "How to NOT to recover the car". When car is 80% front heavy then recovering that car from back was a recipe for disaster to break the tow rope, tow hook or even chassis of other Jeep. @jodha singh shekhawat thanks for watching the video brief and I'm sure now you know what you will do with a snakebite . As I haven't heard anything from you so i assume you have had a good time and enjoyed your first introduction to sand. Nissan Xterra are one of my favourite 4x4 just because it comes off-road ready in a complete stock state. As you learn off-roading you will love your Xterra even more after every drive. @abdallah hussein with a friends like @Wael Mounier and @Khaled Abdalla Im sure you have had enough distractions (lol) and additional coaching in your jeep for the first ride. Hope you have enjoyed and learn to push your wrangler (another great off-roader) to its limit and get to know her beast side better. @Abhilash Nair you and your Pajero rocks and please don't judge your Pajero with your first off-road drive. Please check or change the gear oil and filter with OEM parts and test again, as Pajero gear oil doesn't heat up so fast usually as we have tons of pajero and they are happily pushing them at fewbie and intermediate level every week. Throw a question in Pajero forum and @Anish S, @Shiju Manuel, @Vanessa8580, @Frederic, @Mehmet Volga, @Mels Wolf will help you out with their experiences. @Adith Lobo good to hear about your off-road DNA from Indian roots and im sure you will love off-roading in UAE much more than India as desert in UAE is much more promising and playable. You will also love the Prado as it's a perfect combination of power and luxury and will take you almost anywhere you wish. Just be careful with front approach angle of Prado when you scale to higher level of drives, to be sensible enough while going down steep hill slowly to not damage or bend the front bumper. Moving forward you all will be joining the Newbie drives and not an Absolute Newbie drive. For the next drives, please bring along a deflator, pressure gauge, flag and radio as a minimum. Learn to deflate your tires and checking them precisely Learn to fix a flag on your car Learn to program and fully charge your radio Also like I mentioned during the debriefing, join the Carnity Whatsapp Drive Notification to get the latest updates on the drives, so that you can RSVP on time for the next weekend's drive. Please have a look at below topic which describes the tools needed for every level: Please have a look at below grading structure that explains various off-road levels: See you guys soon in the sand !
    3 points
  22. Drive report I had decided on Thursday to change our meeting time from 5 to 5:15 because we had to cross a few technical dunes at the beginning and I wasn’t sure if all drivers would be confortable with night driving. As a result, the daylight was already on his way when we finished deflating and briefing. We started heading South, from the gazel farm to the long range dunes. @Foxtrot Oscar was my second lead and as always she did an amazing job. We had @Jorge Stepniak Felippe in sweep and @Shamil, who joined as a passenger with his friend @Roshan Abraham, was of great help from the back of the convoy. Thanks to all our fewbie plus drivers, @Mehmet Volga, @Jolly Abraham, @Anish S, @Roshan Abraham and @Jorge Stepniak Felippe who managed so well that we have been able to keep a good pace most of the time on this quite demanding terrain, with only a few refusals and stucks (nothing major though, just the minimum due to Faqaa) and one pop out (Roshan) close to the exit from Faqaa side. This didn’t prevent us to pay a short visit to our beloved Β« Little Sweihan Β» just before we exit to the track leading to Solar Park. Breathtaking views (especially the ghaf little forest midway), wild life (gazels, oryx), fair amount of adrenaline... Can't wait for our next drive in Faqaa...
    3 points
  23. DRIVE REPORT On my way to Second December Cafeteria I came across hundreds of cars that were parked next to the road, awaiting the predicted rain showers. As soon as the rains set in, it was funny to see all of them running outside their cars, splashing in the water and enjoying the rain. For me, coming from a country where it rains a lot more I must say it made me laugh quite hard while I was passing them by. Upon arrival, where I found @Febin Frederic also had an itch to hit the sand early, we saw the cafeteria area already was a muddy pool, with locals arriving with buggy's and Landcruisers and Batrols hitting the sand and revving without deflating. We quickly set out by crossing the road and heading towards direction Faya. The Suwaydan area we went into is mostly left behind by other clubs because the terrain is more technical and quite bushy, with even a forest in the middle of it (we will come to that later). I have driven in that area before and although it is not the most exciting area, it does offer scenic views and for this drive I wanted to let the convoy digest some technical areas as it's important to learn them, and also the scenic views on this cloudy afternoon is something we should enjoy as this is super rare in UAE. We had a strong convoy that day, and no-one really struggled, and even @Tero Vallas who was a little bit stuck in the mud at the back of the convoy managed to get himself out eventually by deflating a bit more and giving the mighty Prado a good kickin' Well done ! We arrived at Sharjah Forest (don't laugh this is how I named that waypoint in my gps), and parked the cars next to each other and made some shots, which will be the perfect Insta and FB material I hope). It was quickly getting more dark, even earlier as expected maybe due to the cloudy weather, so that meant we had pick up the pace and head over to Faya, where I was expecting to see hundreds of cars but fortunately the area was quite calm and all of us had our chance to climb from our so-called cheat route. Attacking from the front was simply impossible with all the muddy cross tracks, and I was sure we were all able to reach the top via that cheat route. As the dark set in, I was contemplating if we would play around in the Faya a little bit more, but it was getting quite dark and felt it was the right time to head out towards the exit as it had been a lovely day and sometimes my gut feeling tells me not to jinx it. We inflated at the dune buggy shops and I hope everyone appreciated the different type of drive this was today. We will just call it "Insta-Drive" from now The whole convoy was super-cooperative, helpful, and all of you drove really well. @Veedooshee who lost a bit of the inside of her Pajero eventually found it back thanks to @Mels Wolf, and this event amongst others showed how much we try to look after each other, which is THE main reason why I gladly keep doing these drives. It is all about the community spirit, helping out each other, and having a good day in the sand. @Jun Zamora which I have not seen a while, has become a confident off-roader that easily digests whatever terrain is being thrown at him. Fantastic growth in a short time ! @Christian Andras as my second lead, and with the family safely strapped in (LOL), drove also very confident and did not break a sweat. Maybe it helped that we were driving in Tawi Swedan πŸ˜… @Biju Abdul gave us the perfect excuse to have a difflock on board and used it on the PERFECT moment. Super ! @Edgar you drove really well today, and you went on Faya like you drove on Sheikh Zayed. Mighty impressive ! @David Ortells it was nice meeting your wife, and it will be great to see her joining the club too very soon ! @Yousef Alimadadi and friends, hope you had a good time ! @Jeepie as always the calm supportive sweep, a pleasure to have you in the convoy. Absolutely well done, and a big thanks also to @Febin Frederic for helping out with the recoveries. See you guys soon in the sand !
    3 points
  24. Everyone please try to understand that if you cannot follow the COVID precautions, PLEASE DO NOT JOIN ANY DRIVES. NO MATTER You have seen thousands are partying in the desert You have seen people without mask everywhere You don't wear mask at work or neighborhood BUT, everyone supposed to wear a face mask at Carnity Off-road drives without any exceptions. If your passenger gets out without a face mask, it's your responsibility and you will be banned from Carnity off-road club. When it comes to COVID precaution, we are just following the law of land without any excuses or leniency to safeguard everyone. @Wael Mounier @Khaled Abdalla and @Dagdag Sofiane you have been given verbal warning and next time if any trip lead spot you or your passenger out of the car without a face mask, you will be banned from Carnity off-road club. PS. Including while at deflation and inflation points.
    2 points
  25. Hello guys !!! Kindly help me out with the sign on dashboard for EBS & traction control during dessert drive on my 2010 Jeep Wrangler . Should I install a switch or any other solution which would help me in the dessert . Regards Arun
    2 points
  26. This drive is organized in full compliance with the COVID19 guidelines. We expect every member that joins this drive to go through below information and and strictly follow these guidelines in order not to jeopardize someone's health, and to ensure we can keep organizing these drives safely. MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: BAN POST Two Way Radio Guidelines Every Offroader brings his own radio, programmed to the frequencies described in below advice topic. We will not share spare radios or program your radio on the drive. If you need assistance in programming the radio, post a topic on the Carnity website with your questions and we will help you out. Make sure your radio is fully charged. It will be your only way of communication while driving. Before buying, please carefully read below advice so you are informed properly on which model / cost / shops... No radio = No drive. It is an essential tool and you should make sure you bring it on every drive and learn/practice how to use it. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Drive Details Level: Newbie and above (All Level) When: 04 Sept 2020, Friday. Meeting time: 5:30 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/ig4VJTHWRh9hyxSa6 (Mahafiz Tree Shade) 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), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 09:30 AM LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 15 cars maximum. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM. 1 Lead Marshal + 2 or 1 Senior Members + 12 Members. If the RSVP is full and you wish to join, please mention your name on the drive thread to add on the waiting list Latecomers will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS. Members without RSVP will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS. Members that do not confirm the terms of the COVID requirements will be removed from the RSVP list. 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
    2 points
  27. Kill switch is the best option . However one press on traction switch , turns off 50% ... press it for 10 sec , it turns off 70% . Or otherwise , maybe your suspension is just too soft / weak , that when your tyres are in the air ..the traction indicator keeps showing up
    2 points
  28. In my case . It still appears on the dashboard specially when im negotiating a difficult dune. Even if i already turned it off. And it slows my car’s performance in climbing. Somebody suggested me to install a Kill Switch. And now i’m ok.
    2 points
  29. @Shyam Karat welcome to Carnity Offroad Club. For Absolute Newbies we have a dedicated morning drive. It would be highly advisable that you join that drive so that we can start with the basics.
    2 points
  30. @Athula Dharmadada noted and I checked with the Frederic who was leading that drive and he informed that you were not able to complete the drive due to some car related issue. So you are welcome to join this drive. Please confirm that you have front and rear tow points on your new ride. Also, please ensure that its completely checked by a mechanic before bringing it into the desert.
    2 points
  31. Hi @Ammar Naji we have tried and tested some Maxxtraxx in the past and were not that impressed. I think the original ones which are bit expensive are better, but nevertheless in very soft sand might not be that helpful. Do not go for these flexible sand tracks, as these will not work at all.
    2 points
  32. It was nice to be back and see some familiar faces and new ones too! Special thanks to Gaurav and Richard for their efforts. The drive was very enjoyable with some learning opportunities for everyone.
    2 points
  33. Hello @Srikumar, I am commenting on behalf of my friend @Anand Nataraj. He just joined our club and due to some technical glitch, system is allowing him neither to comment nor register, would be great if you can him to the ride. He has already dropped an email to support for assistance. Cheers, Jana
    2 points
  34. @Barry nailed it perfectly with technical explanations. Well done. @anish if you didnt had any A/T issue then normal transmission service is more than enough for your case. The first telltale sign of ageing A/T fluid is jerk while shifting especially from 1st to 2nd gear and then in off-road A/T light will keep coming quiet frequently. Occasional A/T light occurrence are acceptable when you push your car too much in cross tracks, it really heats up A/T oil on cross tracks. So if you don't have these issues at the moment normal 5 liter OEM fluid is plenty for your transmission service.
    2 points
  35. Hi @topgear you are correct. As you are not going to 100psi but only 38 that 20 mins will be probably quite a bit higher. with your compressor you can easily do 4 tyres from 12 to 38psi. Then give it some rest.
    2 points
  36. You won't be disappointed! Been using my MM for a few drives now and it's a solid investment. Went from 13 to 32 psi in about 70 seconds. No sweat. When they give it to you make sure you test the remote in store. Mine wasn't working so it means another trip back all the way from RAK πŸ˜•
    2 points
  37. @Frederic thanks a lot for the drive, gotta say I use all the tips you gave to the guys in front of me and apply them in order to climb πŸ˜… but I’m very proud of the outcome πŸ’ͺ🏽 looking forward for the next one! (im always amazed by sheikh Zayed views and that’s exactly how I felt on this drive so it’s the perfect reference πŸ‘ŒπŸ½)
    2 points
  38. @Srikumar thanks a lot, your drives are always so much fun, really enjoyed this one, I can’t wait for next week πŸš™πŸ’¨
    2 points
  39. I love this drive. Gorgeous scenery with some technical dunes to challenge everyone . Everyone did so well .
    2 points
  40. Bought the cheapest 259 AED two-cylinder compressor at ACE. Used yesterday on a newbie drive. Was very happy after the first tire, the second was slower, the third tire slowly reached 29 psi, stopped for a while and then started to deflate (I caught it when it was 26). Thanks to ACE, they just made a refund. Ordered MeanMother today from revonauto
    2 points
  41. Thank you so much @Frederic, it was a lovely day and as usual we enjoyed a lot.😊😊
    2 points
  42. Yes @Frederic it was a lovely drive β€œInsta-drive” I really enjoyed the technical dunes track we did, β€œ car in low pace but our brain in fast pace β€œ πŸ˜€ The Diff lock recovery boosted my already High pride of owning a FJ 😎😁 Overall it was a great drive with our captain @Frederic and a lovely convoy.
    2 points
  43. The first showers got us into the muddy drive... As you rightly mentioned @Frederic, it was really weird to find so many people around in that area, some with family whilst the rest are hitting the dunes like totally crazy to watch.. It was definitely a different terrain, could say a bit forgiving however for me initially i was still trying to understand how exactly to tackle them and how much momentum will be required or gas to give when needed. And that's when i got crested thinking that i had enough momentum as it seems harder sand that usual..but desert keeps teaching us..Thank to you @Mels Wolf for guiding me there and to Freddie for that quick tug.. Moving on, it was great to see how the FJ cruiser @Biju Abdul uses the diff lock to smoothly get out of a steep kind of stuck and then makes me think well which one, the blue Rubicon @Jeandre Bezuidenhout or FJ 🀣.. The Suwaydan part of the drive was absolutely fantastic with the great pace and enjoying the scenic route. And it had its own technicalities as Freddie mentioned "he didn't say easyπŸ˜†". I have been driving mostly in the summer but i can feel winter might have its own challenges as well but with the cooler breeze..☺️ We then drove towards Faya where i actually bumped on my left tyre πŸ˜’ since it was dark and i was unable to judge the steepness on the left and i lost the inner cover part above the wheel. I did manage to go all the way uphill in one go πŸ‘πŸ€ͺ where we checked and i found out that the part was missingπŸ˜”. The tyre was also starting to loose pressure and it got me anxious. Finally on the way down @Mels Wolf went to that same spot to find that part and i highly appreciate this kind gesture brother...desert will definitely miss you.. thank you.. and also for keeping a check on my tyres while i was driving really slow towards the deflation point.. All ends well, as after inflating tyre and reaching home, the tyre appears to be good..though some fixes to be done. Thank you everyone for a great drive and special thanks to @Jeepie and @Febin Frederic. Cheers to our carnity spirit πŸ₯° TOTALLY! Few drives where i was there and we lost parts we found them actually ! πŸ‘
    2 points
  44. And then there is a flush and THE FLUSH. Draining just the pan or the whole system. I assume the service manual guide you only to drain the pan, you'll only refresh about 1/3rd of the fluid. This is fine if you do it at the recommended intervals/ or increased intervals like said above. You can also flush the whole system, check your car's fora.
    2 points
  45. DUBAI CROSSING - THE LONGEST DRIVE It was designed to be a long drive, and long it was. A streamlined convoy of 4, with @Kalahari starting as Second Lead, with @J J following (ready to take up second place throughout the drive) and @Javier M sweeping, started at 5:11, passed the camel track (and the training camels), followed the pylons until the entry point, and after a short technical area broke free into the long range dunes of Al Lisaili, at the break of dawn. We started calmly, warming up for the first half hour, then picked up the pace, targeting the longer and more open dunes of the southern part of Lisaili (avoiding the tighter technical area to its west), before heading back toward Solar Park, which we reached after 1 and half hour (and one stuck in a soft bowl, resolved by Javier's precious winch). From there we proceeded crossing the tarmac and the bike track, reached the heart of Qudra, then turned south toward the Bab al Shams area, and its white sand dunes, dotted with clay formations at their bottom. Upon reaching the exit track, the convoy's thirst for driving had not been quenched, yet, so that it didn't take much convincing to agree to the drive's extension, and gingerly headed back north-east, toward Qudra Lakes' exit. With only one stuck, and perhaps a couple of refusals, we completed the crossing by 9:20am, after 4:09 hrs of driving, covering 92.1Km, at an average speed of 22Km/h (27 Km/h while moving). Well done to all the drivers. See you soon somewhere on the sand.
    2 points
  46. With the tremendous increase in the number of COVID cases in the UAE, we all have to be responsible while off-roading. Failing to abide by any single precaution at any time during the drive, will result in an immediate ban from Carnity Off-road Club. ZERO TOLERANCE First offender - 1 Month Ban. Second offender - 3 Month Ban. Third offender - lifetime ban and report to authorities. COVID19 PRECAUTIONS 2.0 All Carnity off-road drives will be LIMITED to driving only: No Socializing and gathering allowed at any time. No break for taking photos, breakfast, smoking, etc. No exchanging of off-road or recovery gears. Wear a mask at all times, while outside your vehicle. For passengers restrictions, follow RTA or NCEMA guidelines. All passengers should be inside the car, at all times. Maintain a minimum of 2-meter social distance at all times. Sanitize your hands and recovery gear after use. PS1. If you and your passenger cannot sit inside your vehicle for 3-4 hours please DO NOT JOIN CARNITY DRIVES. PS2. A Member who has RSVP the drive is RESPONSIBLE and LIABLE for their passenger's compliance. PS3. The above precautions apply to everyone irrespective of their vaccination status or schedule. PS4. You can confidentially submit the photo of any offender by sending an email to [email protected]. How to comply Read the drive post before arriving at the meeting point, so that you know your convoy numbering and radio channel. Arrive at the meeting point and switch on your radio to the pre-set frequency of the drive. Stop your vehicle at least 10-20 meters away from each other. Deflate your tires, while wearing a mask, and then go back inside your car. All briefings will be done on the radio now, so pay full attention to a briefing for your own safety. After the briefing, fall in your convoy position just before the drive starts. While driving if you get stuck, announce on the radio and be inside your car at all times. Trip lead and/or support will guide you on the radio for self-recovery or tow-rope recovery. While there is a stuck or a refusal, everyone else supposed to be inside their car at all times. You can only take a bio-break during the drive, by requesting trip lead permission. Once the drive is over exit out to inflate by maintaining 10-20 meters distance from each other. While inflating, only the driver supposed to be out and with the face mask at all times. After the drive, you can talk on the radio for any feedback, suggestions or help you need.
    2 points
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