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Dear Desertnauts. Let's get ready for tomorrow's drive. This will be the convoy order: @Federico Galbieri will retain his #2 spot, from our pervious drive @Kaile Barrameda will follow at #3 @GauravSoni will be at #4 @sri ganesh in spot #5 @Pickey Singh will occupy the #6 spot @Federico De Chirico will be the #7 @Sandeep Padhi will be at #8 @MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ will take place at #9 @Aravind Padmaraju will drive with #10 @Ahab Shamaa will be #10 @Malachy McGrogan will follow at #12, and @Foxtrot Oscar will Sweep at #13. A few notes about the meeting time and place. Please remember that from tomorrow we'll start meeting at 6:00 AM. Nonetheless, please try to be punctual or even a little early, as we'd like to start the drive as soon as possible (the sun will rise at 6:35, so it would be great if we were able to move as the sun comes up, or even earlier). The meeting and deflation point will be just off the tarmac road. Please make sure NOT TO REACH FAQA TOWN, but to TAKE THE EXIT BEFORE FAQA: it's marked, on the map, and consists in a road veering to the right of the tarmac a few Km before Faqa town, going through a fenced gate, and continuing through some dunes first then a sabkha area. Once you reach the meeting point, please tune into Carnity Channel 1 (446.006). Tomorrow's drive will take place in a slightly less used area for Newbies. Nonetheless, the nature of the northern sector of Faqa, with waves of long range, relatively open dunes, allows for safe travel also by Newbies in search for a bit of a challenge. Hence, this will be a Newbie outing with the chance to taste, in a safe and controlled manner, some of the challenges to come once achieved a higher rank. It will provide the convoy with ample opportunities to practice low side slopes, riding on smooth, wide ridges, and straight crossing low dunes, honing one's off-roading skills, especially in the areas of finesse and control. We feel confident that it can be a nice and intriguing drive: follow instructions carefully and calmly, and stay concentrated, to find the perfect feeling between yourselves, your car and the terrain we'll drive in. Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow morning for a leisurely and pleasant drive.

Dear All; Please see the convoy numberings below. Convoy 1 will be using channel 1 and convoy 2 will be using channel 2. If anyone missing at below list please let me know. CONVOY 1 1 SERTAC EXPERT XTERRA 2 CHRISTIAN ANDRAS INTERMEDIATE FJ CRUISER 3 ALI ABBAS ALI FEWBIE 4RUNNER 4 MOHAMED SEIDAM FEWBIE XTERRA 5 VEEDOOSHEE FEWBIE PAJERO 6 MEHMET VOLGA INTERMEDIATE PAJERO 7 LUCA PALANCA FALSINI FEWBIE FORTUNER 8 ALEXANDER ALCALA FEWBIE WRANGLER 9 RIZVANM2 FEWBIE XTERRA 10 NABIL BISHARA INTERMEDIATE WRANGLER CONVOY 2 1 RAHIMDAD CREW PATHFINDER 2 KAILAS INTERMEDIATE WRANGLER 3 ABU MUHAMMAD FEWBIE SEQUOIA 4 TAMAS HOFFMAN FEWBIE PAJERO 5 SHAAZ SHA FEWBIE WRANGLER 6 MARKS INTERMEDIATE FJ CRUISER 7 TARIQ CARRIMJEE FEWBIE WRANGLER 8 CRAIG FINLAYSON FEWBIE WRANGLER 9 ASIFK INTERMEDIATE PAJERO

Ok @Gaurav, @Nivin, @Rahimdad, @Mohamed Seidam, @Jihad Hachem and @luwaimn, Yokohama Geolandar G015s are finally on! I am pleased to report that they're much, much quieter than my old BFGs. I bought them online and had them installed at an affiliated shop. So now that the tires are out of the way, can I expect never to get stuck in the sand again? 😂 When I was younger, white tennis shoes made me run faster 🤣

RSVP is now closed. Below is the convoy order for the drive tomorrow and we will be using channel 2, 446.031-25. @Ashy @Ranjan Das @Ashok chaturvedi @Sajit Modiyil @Archibald Jurdi @Jeepie @Rajeevan Vickneswaran @Mahmoud Asar @Franco Swart @Francois Germishuys @Hennie Schoeman 1 Brette JGC Lead 2 Ashy Fewbie JGC 2nd Lead 3 Ranjan Das Fewbie Dicovery 4 Ashok Chaturvedi Fewbie Pajero 5 Sajit Modiyil Fewbie Xterra 6 Archibald Jurdi Fewbie Wrangler 7 Jeepie Expert Wrangler CF 8 Rajeevan Vickneswaran Fewbie Wrangler 9 Mahmoud Asar Fewbie Wrangler 10 Franco Swart Fewbie Pajero 11 Francois Germishuys Fewbie F150 12 Hennie Schoeman Fewbie Wrangler Sweep See you'll tomorrow. Once you reach the meeting point please deflate immediately and turn on your radios to channel 2. We plan to start at sharp 6 am. Please make sure you have a compressor as we may not end near a fuel station.

Hello @Carnity desert wanderers check this out please

Dear Al Qudra Absolute Newbies The convoy positions for tomorrow (as at 8pm) are as follow. Wrangeld (Richard) ALI ALMOUMAR @ALI ALMOUMAR Irshad Alam @Irshad Alam varunmehndiratta @varunmehndiratta Explored Dubai @Explored Dubai Arman @Arman Lorenzo @Lorenzo Candelpergher Hisham Masaad @Hisham Masaad HAZEM.Ali @HAZEM.Ali Ken Hüüdma @Ken Hüüdma Derek Fernandes @Derek Fernandes Frederic @Frederic Before the drive, there will be a briefing where we will check that all the briefing videos are understood. Look forward to seeing you in the sand tomorrow morning.

Drive RSVP is now closed Convoy list for tomorrow will be : Afternoon fewbie drive Suwaydan to Faya 13 november 2020 Attendees Level Car Pos # Vanessa8580 Expert Mitsubishi Pajero LWB Blue 1 Tamas Hoffman Fewbie Mitsubishi Pajero Gen3 LWB Gold 2 Sinol Fewbie Mitsubishi Pajero LWB White 3 RaYan E Fewbie Mitsubishi Pajero LWB Gold 4 Probir Mukherjee Fewbie Toyota Landcruiser 5 Daniel Nogueira Fewbie Dodge Ram Black 6 Athula Darmadada Fewbie Jeep Grand Cherokee 7 Yasas Dharmadasa Fewbie Jeep Cherokee 8 David Ortells Fewbie Toyota FJ Cruiser Grey 9 Mikhail Lukichev Fewbie Toyota Landcruiser Prado White 10 Lorenzo Candelpergher Advance Nissan Patrol Y62 White 11 We will be using channel 4 (446.08125) See you all in the sand tomorrow afternoon

@Ahab Shamaa none of us would remember everything until we started to preach it. Now it's part of our DNA. We didn't by heart everything overnight, but little by little. That's why we have a grading structure and feed it to you little by little so that at each level you can learn and perfect your skill. As you come closer to becoming one of the senior members, you'll be the one preaching and someone will be telling you it's difficult to remember everything. 😇 @Mohamed Seidam brother. Great video to post, but a lot to learn from here also. Fighting gravity is part of our hobby. When we are side slopping we are defying and fighting gravity as it gives us the thrill. But more importantly as you grow in the sport you'll realize there are areas where we have no choice but to defy every logic in the book. When we go to Liwa for instance we have to defy gravity through narrow nooks and corners and stay aware throughout as any lapse in concentration can be disastrous. Everything we learn at any level is important to use in future whenever you're faced with any situation. @Gaurav bhai is testament to the Pajero bowl in Wagan which comes with a one way ticket unless you're ready to give gravity a nasty fight. Still it could take the whole of your winch and 4 ropes to pull you out of it. The video just posted by you is not about fighting gravity, that was the manoeuvre he was trying, due to sand you can't see much, but the revving of the engine stops just before you see the dust settle and FJ flip. I can think of 3 reasons why it happened. 1) the driver got scared and let go of the accelerator. 2) the drivers foot slipped from the accelerator pedal. 3) the engine stalled. I would put down all 3 as driver's mistake. Don't be scared, stay calm and steer down if in doubt. Wear proper foot wear for your foot not to slip off the pedals. Keep your ride in good shape, it's your responsibility. off-roading is an extreme sport and thus gives us a lot of thrills and joy. From our side we should be strong in our basic skills required for this sport and keep our rides in good nick.

@Nitin Mohan @Vinojps @Arshad Roojee @Shyam Karat @Nathan Evans @Luca Bregni @Vijaysekhar @Prabuddha Madusanka @bassel el rafei @Atif @belal hadi As we are less than 24 hours from the start of the drive, here is a brief of what we plan to do tomorrow: PREPARATION FOR THE DRIVE AND WHAT TO EXPECT 1) Please ensure that you reach the meeting point on time, i.e., 6:00 AM sharp. A little early would be better. If you are late, you would be left behind. 2) The senior members on the drive are me and @Vanessa8580 3) We will be using Carnity Channel 4 tomorrow. (446.08125 Mhz). The instructions to program the radio are provided in the below post. Please ensure that you have a fully charged and programmed radio before the drive. We are not carrying spare radios for this drive. 4) All traction controls, ABS and Air bags need to be switched off. If it requires pulling the fuse, please do the needful. Incase of any queries you can always ask the senior members before the drive or better still, post your queries on this drive post and we would assist. 5) Please ensure you have a flag, pressure gauge, deflator and a radio as a minimum. If you have a compressor, it would be excellent as currently the air compressor at the last Exit (ADNOC) is not functioning. You would then have to borrow a compressor from someone or alternatively drive down to ENOC gas station which is about 15 kms away on deflated tyres. 6) For highway tyres you can deflate to 15 psi. Those who have AT tyres, you can deflate to 13 psi. 7) Feel free to ask questions at any time. 😎 Convoy Numbering will be posted after 7 pm today evening. We shall be starting the drive from the South Qudra side from where we would be entering the long range dunes. We will be driving for about 3.5 hours practicing driving in sand, proper steering control, crossing some dunes, and getting you and your vehicle more familiarized with the desert. By 10:00 am we will be heading out towards the Qudra parking.

Get it checked with a reliable mechanic, saves you a lot of hassle later. Just the regular stuff you can do yourself 1. Check on rta website for any accidents 2. Make sure its GCC 3. Some tell tale signs of off road abuse by earlier owner - bumper cuts, suspension mods, removing the side step, rear boot inner handle break, rear boot railings will be bent, front /rear tow hooks will be bent or not stock, stock GCC comes with only right front tow hook and no holes in chassis on left side, sand on the dash panel inside the viewing glass, sand in the air dam, ABS kill switch, engine excessively tilting when you revv, AT tyres , absent mud flaps...etc. avoid such cars as they will need some proper service ( which will be major one!) Good luck! Price for a 2lac run car would be around 20k, or around. It's a buyer's market!

Next step @Ahab Shamaa if you get stuck is you can register your vehicle in my name and I'll register my non-stick Pathfinder in yours. Guaranteed you'll never be stuck with my Pathy. 🤣

DRIVE RSVP IS NOW CLOSED Attendees for Afternoon Newbie Desert Drive - Solar Park - Dubai - 13 Nov 2020 Friday 13 November, 2020, 02:30 PM - Friday 13 November, 2020 , 06:30 PM Attendees Frederic - Crew - Pajero SWB (LEAD) Jon M - Newbie - Montero Sport Black frederic demolder - Newbie - Discovery Sport White Anvar Sadath Bekal - Newbie - Pajero Mostafa Ismail - Newbie - Prado White Badar Tariq - Newbie - Pajero Melenany - Fewbie - Ford F150 Green (CF) Andrei - Newbie - Jeep Wrangler SWB Blue Lukas Lewis - Newbie - Ford Explorer Maroon Dr Tariq Mahmood - Newbie - Prado White Mohammed Razeen - Newbie - FJ Cruiser Jack Thomas - Newbie - Ford F-150 Red Jeepie -Expert - Jeep TJ (SWEEP) If any of you cannot make it tomorrow, please drop us a message on the drive topic so we won't have to wait. When you arrive you can deflate to 13-14psi for normal tyres, and 11-12psi for offroad tyres. Melenany will be our centre forward to keep an eye out for everyone and assist where needed over the radio, while Jeepie will be our sweep to make sure the convoy is moving and stays together. PS we will be exiting nearby Last Exit ADNOC, but the compressor is out of service. Please bring your own compressor, otherwise you will need to drive to the ENOC 14kms further down the road. See you all tomorrow !

Hello @Hardik Mody If it’s stock the better ( clues of off road abuse as @Chaitanya D advised earlier ) At 200k km check for the timing chain ( it’s chain and not belt in X ) when was replaced . If not then might need replacement. As well as engine and gear mounts. ( during full bumper to bumper check in reliable mechanic can tell ) GCC species , as non GCC in most insurance companies won’t be fully insured not mentioning the offroad cover. as for price this is variable and negotiable depending on the market and seller respectively . best wishes cheers

RSVP is now closed Happy to see you tomorrow @Nizam Deen, @Yousef Alimadadi, @Gregory Perkin, @Biju Abdul, @Mukundan Nair, @Jorge Stepniak Felippe, @Pancho, @Desert Dweller! Kindly make sure that you will already be deflated at 2:30 PM so we can move with no delay. Here is our convoy numbering : 1. Emmanuel (White Xterra) 2. Pancho (Red Wrangler) 3. Yousef Almidadi (White Pajero) 4. Nizam Deen (Prado) 5. Biju Abdul (FJ) 6. Jorge Stepniak Felippe (White Wrangler) 7. Mukundan Nair (White Xterra) 8. Gregory Perkin (Red Wrangler) We will use Carnity Radio Channel 5.

I suggest if you can buy the camel brand double compressor that is around 300-350 Aed it is better. It should be available in Dragon Mall. Smaller compressors take much longer to inflate and will heat up quicker.

I am in discussion with the owner, he is the second owner from 2015. Need your advice on: Technically what Key Points in X-terra I should Check.? What should be the Price.?

I think most of the points are covered, just to add 1. Drive it and see gear shift response, engage 4H and 4L. 2. Verify the barcode on all doors, just to see the body is clean.

Hi Paolo, I shall add your name while making the convoy list. See you tomorrow morning.

@Mohamed Seidam thank you for a great share. Since this does not happen to everyone every week and is a rare instance it would be difficult to remember the brace position. However what's most important is to stay compact and not spread out your arms and legs and switch off the engine at the earliest. I would like to go through this video every week before the drive so I can remember most of the points.

As I said, Paulo, thanks for the understanding. Indeed, it's a while since we saw you. Hopefully you can get back on the sand soon.

Yes plan is the meet at same location. I will be sharing the convoy information this afternoon.

@Rahimdad, Done deal buddy 😂 I’m glad to hear that @Mohamed Seidam 😀 I get to test them out tomorrow morning; bright and early 🙏🏻

Thank you @Frederic cannot wait to drive with you all again tomorrow.

@sertac @Rahimdad Thanks for making a second convoy! Practically, will we meet at the same spot as this convoy?

Hi I wont be able to join for the drive.. all the best to fellow desertronauts

@sertac @Chaitanya D @Desert Dweller @Tbone @Janarthan are proud Xterra owners since the past few months. They might be able to give their feedback.

@Nivin take care bro, hope all good and best , God bless 🙏🏻

A very much capable car. We have quite a few F150s in our group. He needs to just ensure that he has tow points (and not tow balls) at the front and back of his truck. Ask him to sign up join the club and sign up for the drive.

Thank you all for these lessons; I perceive them as invaluable 🙏 However, the more I read and learn, the more I'm getting nervous; I'm not sure I'm going to remember any of these lessons once I'm on the sand 😂 Let's see this Friday with my new set of Yokohamas.

@Ahab Shamaa any advice coming from @Rahimdad is gold. His experience, and the fact that he can do virtually anything with a very regular car (no disrespect is meant) shows you how it's always the driver's choice to make the difference. In the case of the almost roll-over, no amount of power, no super high clearance, no other fancy mod, would have saved the driver. It was just his luck that the car didn't roll. Going back to Rahim bhai's advise, if the Pajero had approached from a wider/higher angle, and had stayed higher on the slope, he would have gained/kept the momentum (why do you think parabolic curves aid drivers in race tracks?), and gravity would not have taken over. Having failed that, of course, his capital sin was fighting gravity (he should have gone down the slope to his left, and re-attampted). This weekend be ready to put Rahimdad's suggestions to good use. There'll plenty of slopes to ride slopes, and plenty of opportunities to climb them, or to make a safe exit, rather than fighting a losing uphill battle.

Thanks Richard ..👍👍

So @Rahimdad, is it a rule to follow “drive higher on the ridge of the dune”? Maybe we can have @Ale Vallecchi illustrate how to do that this coming Friday or Saturday with his toy car. My first drive with Ale, he used a toy car and a made-up sand dune, to explain to the group what he wanted us to do. Low and behold, things just sunk in for me. I have to visualize things to understand them I guess 😀

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.

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 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 Off-roader 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: Fewbie and above When: 13 November 2020, Friday Meeting time: 2:30 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/xRUsS1ArFGWWdj6TA 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: 6:30 PM THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. WE WILL END THE DRIVE AT A 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 Fewbies 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

Hi @Sajit Modiyild it would be good if you can reach a little before 6 to finish deflating so at 6 we can do the briefing.

Convoy Numbering 1. Srikumar - XJ 2. Shyam Karat - Wrangler 3. Nathan Evans - Jimny 4. belal hadi - Pajero 2009 5. Basset el rafei - LC 6. Nitin Mohan - Prado 7. Atif - Prado 8. Arshad Roojee - Wrangler 9. Vinoj - Wrangler 10. Prabuddha Madusanka - Xterra 11. Luca Bregni - Wrangler 12. Paolo Dassi - Pajero SWB 13. Bony raphi - Wrangler 14. Vanessa - Pajero See you tomorrow on or before 6:00 AM.

Dear Gaurav, It will not be the first time I join a drive. Yes, I have some off-road experience and my car make and model is shared as part of my profile and listed in my convoy position. I have radio sets and all the necessary equipment for the drive. Regards

Hi Richard, no problems, I was not aware of this rule (did not read it carefully enough!). I signed to this as others were full and it's been some months I am not driving on sand. Anyway, enjoy the drive tomorrow and see you next time!

Theses Yokohama are magic once you put it on you keep rolling be it off or on road with no hassle 👍😎

Thanks @Ale Vallecchi, but I may I be number 11 in the order? 😜 Looking forward to the drive 😀

Oh sweet, thanks!

@sertac some family emergency came up and i won't be able to join the drive on friday. See you next week.

Dear Absolute Newbies, @ALI ALMOUMAR @Irshad Alam @varunmehndiratta @Explored Dubai @Vrinda Muttiyil @Arman @Hisham Masaad @HAZEM.Ali @Ken Hüüdma I just added the following to the drive announcement for the drive on Friday. WE STRONGLY ADVISE THAT YOU BRING YOUR OWN COMPRESSOR ON THIS DRIVE. A COMPRESSOR IS AVIALABLE AT THE END POINT OF THE DRIVE AT THE ADNOC BUT IS SLOW AND UNRELIABLE. THE NEAREST EFFICIENT COMPRESSOR AT A GAS STATION IS 17 KM AWAY FROM OUR END POINT. PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND. IF YOU INTEND DRIVING REGULARLY IN THE DESERT A COMPRESSOR IS AN ESSENTIAL PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. ALL TOW POINTS WILL BE CHECKED BEFORE DEPARTURE. The point is, a compressor is not compulsory, but will save you a lot of time at the finish point after the drive. It is your choice if you invest in a compressor; after all you do not know yet if you will fall in love with 4x4 in the desert. Any questions, please let me know

Hello @Ahab Shamaa. Are you still up for this drive? I can add you to the convoy. Please let me know.

Thanks a lot @Gaurav, this is helpful 😀 I’m sure I can figure it out.