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Dear @Rinelle Sanaani, @Jun Zamora, @Yousef Alimadadi and @Mehmet Volga. I have received a proposal by @Lorenzo Candelpergher, who is also an authorized drone pilot, to be able to fly a drone during our Saturday's trip, to take shots and movies of our convoy driving through Pink Rock, Big Red and Badayer. This will be part of a "Drone Challenge" which eventually will put together different Carnity drives, with a spectacular set of images. In order to exploit in the best possible way the different hours of the drive, and the different terrains, I would like to move the meeting time to 5:30 SHARP (always at 2 December Cafeteria, as already posted). This will allow us, with everybody's compliance and rapid deflating, to move into Pink Rock proper, and climb it, just before sunrise (first light coming at 5:55am) and shoot the sunrise (scheduled at 6:18am) from the top of PR. Please mind this change, and aknowledge here. Thanks a lot, and see you Saturday.

Hi @clm mlf welcome to Carnity. First and foremost, may I know why are you choosing 2 door Pajero, specifically? Looks, off-road, fancy, special affection, etc....? Mitsubishi maintenance and spare parts (including used, aftermarket and OEM) are inherently expensive than any other Japanese brand. And that reflects clearly with low resale value of Pajero's. Just like to make you aware of this fact before you actually finalize your deal. Now let's talk about 200,000 kms mileage is considered high mileage vehicle and it will definitely require some extra maintenance within next 3-6 months of your purchase. On the bright side, although Mitsubishi parts are expensive but they also outlast others so if you plan to keep this vehicle for long time over 2+ year you will have trouble free ride after initial hiccups (if any). Mitsubishi Pajero's are good solid and reliable 4x4 if you take care of them. Last but not least, make sure that the last timing belt has been changed around 100K - 120K (max) and if it's not been changed at all, then simply walk away from this deal - as that tells enough of how good owner did the previous maintenance irrespective of mechanic or mutual friend tall claims. If timing belt has been changed at 100K, then you should be doing it again now at 200K and that is an expensive job so factor that immediate expense to price your deal wisely.

First Video at 0.28 sec you have very less momentum to go through that soft sand and climb on. One has to keep momentum and distance while doing in and out of bowls. Tricky but one will get better with each drive, more you do it the more you get better, confident and safe. Well done

I bet this new lead, will gonna give more fun than old tired ones

Perfect @Lorenzo Candelpergher. I'll move the meeting time to 5:30 (knowing the exciting work you'll be doing with the drone, I am sure they'll all be happy to do it). This will allow us to climb Pink Rock just before dawn, so you can shoot the sun rising. Then we can take more shots either on Big Red and/or in Badayer, choosing a bowl that suites you best. Thanks for this very nice opportunity.

@Nacho added you to the drive @Christian Andras you are welcome. Yes strange because 2. Saturday drive 1. Newbie lead 😜😜 Now the RSVP is full.

@sertac Sorry, but I just pulled out of this drive, cause I found out I need to work on Friday...But I also found a spot on Saturday's drive.

Hi everyone, I'm Mikaeel. Driving a MG RX8 4x4 . This will be my first newbie drive. Looking forward to seeing you all there.

@Wrangeld I will be opting out from this drive, please give it to someone on the waitlist. I will just do an evening drive with @Vanessa8580 Look forward to drive with you next time @Wrangeld

Hello @Ale Vallecchi, withdrawing my name from this drive's WL as I have got a spot in the evening one. Thank you!

Thanks im in.

@Wrangeld I will not be able to join, plz add someone from the waiting list. Hope to see you soon on the next drive.

Waitlist: @Pancho you have been added to Manage tab to support Brette, please confirm @Francois Germishuys you have been added to this drive now, please confirm @Jihad Hachem you have already got confirmed for Fossil Rock at same time.

Hey @GauravSoni. As a community we try to help with the solutions rather than advertising individual businesses. You can take the solution and ask your trusted garage to carry out that work.

@Gaurav I am fine to be removed from this wait list. Initially, I was hoping to get this newbie and opt out from the confirmed Fewbie Al Qudra drive led by Vanessa. After some thought, I think I will try out my first fewbie drive 🤞 and happy to vacate from this wait list for people below to have a chance.

Thanks Ranjan, for the confirmation. We will keep you in the wait list but below the guys who don't even have 1 confirm drive yet.

Hi @Gaurav, I would like to do two drives if possible this Friday. However, in case there are people still in the wait list for the afternoon drive, happy to vacate my slot.

Hi @Ahab Shamaa, @Bhaskar and @Yusuf Esaf There are two spaces in Pink rock drive for Friday morning. So any of you can confirm and I'll request @Wrangeld to add you there.

Thanks @Ale Vallecchi very well said. . That drive seems to transport us to the real African safari with all those shrubs and acacia trees along the way. Though we did not encounter some lions ang giraffe but we were greeted by few donkeys, cows and of course camels. Nice drive !

Guys , i'm in for this timing,5:30. Its worth the excitement that awaits us.

Since Christian is out @Jihad Hachem is added to the drive.

@Chaitanya D I just joined the drive since I cannot drive on the planned drive on Friday, didn't see any waiting list here (strange), can you please confirm my spot...?

Hi @Chaitanya D! I would like to join the drive but i' not 100% sure if i have done the 5 fewbie drives already. I think I have but I'm not sure. Could you please let me know if I can join? Thanks in advance Nacho

Hey guys. I drive a pajero 2014 3.8 LWB. This would be my first newbie drive. M amazed at how fast the slots fill up for drives. @Srijith Gangadharan @Gaurav any recommendation for garages for the rear bumper sand scooping issues! I’ve checked the previous posts and they are quite old with no mention of location.

Roger that @Gaurav!

Nope, don't buy that as you won't be able to configure them without a cable, laptop and software. Buy the radio which has screen like Motorola MT777, Crony 777, Baofeng UV5R.

Hey @Gaurav will the screen less boefang radio ( one that we used during the absolute newbie drive) good for the drive?

Thanks @Ale Vallecchi!

Hello @Pickey Singh. Yes!!! You have been added to the drive. See you on Friday.

Waiting for the good news to be added to the drive 🙂

@Christian Andras and @siddharth maheshwari added to drive, now @Jihad Hachem is the first and only one on the waitlist.

I am Srijith Gangadharan, registered for the al Khatim newbie drive on 16th oct 2020. Had few drives with oasis and other groups. Have a Pajero 2011 and necessary Offroad kits like inflator, flag, radio etc.

@sertac, Please remove me from waiting list as I got slot in another drive. Thanks

Please add me to waiting list, thank you

Dear friends, @Islam Soliman, @Rizwanm2, @Jorge Stepniak Felippe, @jodha singh shekhawat, @Ilya Golubinsky, @Mukundan Nair , @Craig Finlaysonand @Jeepie Thank you for signing up for this fewbie plus drive on Saturday morning. At the outset I would like to thank you for being part my first independent lead in Carnity offroad club. I assure you we will be having a lot of fun driving out there. Drive details: Location – on Al Ain road behind Skydive, we will be driving towards Margham, Lahbab and exit towards the pylon tracks which will ultimately take us back towards Al Ain road opposite Lisaili. Continue driving for about 200m once you reach the starting location shared and you will be arriving at the parking lot of Skydive where we will deflate and flag up.We will be doing a quick briefing and make the maximum out of the time in the desert driving. Climate – Expect it to be comfy, can be foggy early morning. Always better to leave a few minutes early so that you can drive safe. Sunrise around 6.17am (expected) Terrain – Small to Medium Dunes,long range, minimal plantation and bushes. Nonetheless there can be areas which will be technical needing your full attention and finesse. We will be doing more side sloping, ridge riding, criss crossing and technical areas. Technical areas are where your drive skills will be tested, as there is very little margin for error. You need to keep right distance from the car in front, right momentum and right approach. Towards the exit there are a lot of play areas with long range dunes, which of course we can enjoy as much depending on the convoy response and how early we reach there. See up close – Camel farms, Falconers, Gazelles and something which will be described on the drive! Exit – onto Al Ain road where there are gas stations at close distance, but better to inflate and drive on the highway. See you all on Saturday morning!

Thx @Sertac. As I found a spot on F+ drive I’d like to leave my spot here to next WL.. thx again and see u soon

For COVID test from outside Abu Dhabi residents you can use the SEHA App to do drive in test. https://apps.apple.com/ae/app/seha/id436297690 Appointments are easily available within 1 day span.

I removed you @Dagdag Sofiane as per your request. As first one on the line @Islam Soliman added to the drive. Currently @Christian Andras no 1 on wait list, @siddharth maheshwari 2 and @Kailas 3.

Good evening Marshal @Ale Vallecchi , very excited for the long slopes and also to meet you. This will certainly be a nice scenic drive as well.

hi, was glued on to the laptop since 06:45 ... but Alas !!! last minute glitch. Please add me to the waiting list

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Please add me to the waiting list.

Pls add me to waiting list.

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Hello Sertac, Apparently i m on managing the event could you please delete my participation? Thank you

Hey @Gaurav Thank you for the update. Unfortunately I do not have my car. Its under service and I wont get it by tomorrow.

Update #2 Pink Rockers, @Hardik Mody @luwaimn @Kaushal Prithwani @topgear @Syed Raza Hussain @[email protected] @Gijo Javob @RAKIN KURIAKOSE @Suresh Nair @Andrei @siddharth maheshwari Unbelievably we are at the end of Tuesday. This drive will be closed by 9am Thursday and with a few people waitlisted on other drives, it is important to be sure that you are still going to attend - better pull out early and give others the chance than be a last minute cancellation. What to expect #1?: If you have never been to the Pink Rock area then be ready for the dunes to be busy. During the summer months, when Carnity was one of the only clubs driving regularly, each week, we were lucky enough to have the sand almost to ourselves. Now that the season has begun, the area is very busy. What does this mean for you? We may decide that there are just too many convoys and cross tracks for us to play on Pink Rock. What to expect #2?: There is a lot of chance to practice on dunes that are quite forgiving in this area. We will practice going up and over, round and across these dunes. For the more experienced drivers, this is the chance to perfect your technique - are you using too much power, too little, are you dirving your car or is it driving you? The the less experienced, it's time to move on from the excitement and newness of the Absolute Newbie drive to develop your skills and try something new. It might be a bit scary from time to time, it might be exciting. What ever, we will make sure that you have new challenges than you had before. What to expect #3?: You will find the drive a challenge at some point. If you are more experienced, perhaps it will feel a little more relaxed, but don't worry, we will add in some more challenging parts even for the Fewbies that are on the drive ... for a start, the expectation is that Fewbies are able to self recover. We will still be there to make sure you are safe, but might not give as much help as before! At the end of the day, the drive should be fun. And it will be - and we will make it more challenging if we see that the convoy is up for that. More to come later in the week. See you soon in the sand.

please add me to waiting list