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Time to close up the drive and share the convoy numbering and the radio channel we will be using tomorrow. DRIVE RSVP IS NOW CLOSED Convoy numbering: Rahimdad - Pathfinder (Lead) Serafino - Wrangler JLU (SL) Jasim Khumi - Pajero SWB Soumyasaklani - Prado Ranjan Pattanaik - Ford Explorer Prajupramod - LC200 Osama Al Hamwi (Humvee) - LC200 Shamil - Xterra (CF) Lawrence_Chehimi - Patrol Y62 Nafiz - Lexus LX470 Daniel Rodas - Ram Rebel Ben84 - Wrangler JLU Pacific - Wrangler JK Abu Muhammad - Sequndra (Sweep) @Serafino @Jasim Khumi @soumyasaklani @Ranjan Pattanaik @prajupramod @Osama Al Hamwi @Shamil @Lawrence_Chehimi @Nafiz @Daniel Rodas @Ben84 @Pacific @Abu Muhammad Please find your names and convoy numbering above. When you arrive tomorrow morning, you can start deflating your tires to 15psi if you have normal/highway tires, and 12psi in case you have off-road tires. Please arrive on time 6:30 AM, earlier is even better so we can help you out with deflation if needed. We will be using Carnity Channel 1: 446.00625 Mhz. Seniors on the drive are myself, @Serafino in second lead, @Shamil as center forward and @Abu Muhammad who will be sweeping the convoy and we will all help you out in case of refusals, stucks, which is all part of the game (and fun) After deflating we will do a briefing to emphasize on the aspects of off-roading and the teamwork involved when becoming part of our off-road community. Since the number of cases has gone alarmingly high and as per the new restrictions we will revert back to briefing from our vehicles over the radio.. In case of emergencies, you can contact me on 050 674 9099 See you tomorrow !

Convoy Numbering 1. Srikumar 2. Christian Andras 3. Ilya 4. Muhammad Kashif 5. Jorge 6. Ahab Shamaa 7. Craig We would be using Carnity Channel 4. For this month, the morning drives have a meeting time of 6:30 AM. See you tomorrow.

Nothing to laugh about @Chaitanya D. If you would have seen the recovery in Umm Al Quwain beach I had to because it was a stuck - A real stuck you would have spanked my ass and the gentleman who helped me. It opened my eyes. I had to learn how to drive on sand terrain. I joined @Carnity. Here I'm learning from masters. If I tell you a secret can you believe? Recently told my wife get the belt hole driller as I lost much of my waist size. From 125 kg I dropped down to 118 kg in 2 months. SHOVELLING IS BETTER AND MORE FUN THAN WORKOUTS IN A GYM.

Deal Dr. @Mohamed Seidam! 😘 @Christian Andras, good luck as second lead brother 💪🏻 I feel for you and with you 😀 @Craig Finlayson, what happens on the drive, stays on the drive. No divulging my driving shortcomings to anyone 🤣

Brave and Galliant Faqa Fleet, Here is the proposed convoy for Friday Morning Fewbie Plus Faqa 5th March 2021 Attendees Level Car Radio Pos # Wrangeld Marshal Mitsubishi Pajero SWB Y 1 Lead Shehab al Awadhi @Shehab Alawadhi Fewbie Ford F150 Y 2 2nd lead Danish Mohammed @Danish Mohammad Fewbie Mitsubishi Pajero LWB Y 3 Varun Mehndi Ratta @varunmehndiratta Fewbie Jeep Wrangler JL Y 4 Junaid 120120 @Junaid120120 Fewbie Toyota FJ Cruiser Y 5 Jeandre Bezuidendhout @Jeandre Bezuidenhout Intermediate Jeep Wrangler SWB Y 6 CF Arman @Arman Fewbie Jeep Wrangler SWB TJ Y 7 Niki Patel @Niki Patel Fewbie Toyota FJ Cruiser Y 8 N@ved @N@ved Fewbie Jeep Wrangler SWB Y 9 Abdul Rahman Abdul Kader @Abdul Rahman Abdul Kader Fewbie Mitsubishi Pajero LWB Y 10 Nizam Deen @Nizam Deen Intermediate Jeep Wrangler SWB Y 11 Kalahari @Kalahari Advance Nissan Xterra Y 12 SW @Junaid120120 I truly apprecaite the enthusiasm for taking 2nd lead. On this occasion, the convoy and terrain did not make that make sense. I hope it does not change your enjoyment of the drive. See you all at 6.30 at the start point. @Thomas Varghese - seems you found another drive, so hope it's OK we did not add you here.

Good afternoon fellow adventurers, Tomorrow's fewbie drive will see us tackle Solar Parks incredible long range dunes where we will hopefully have lots of opportunity to practice side sloping and perhaps some ridge riding and criss-crossing. It all depends on you and how everyone is coping. Whatever, we will have lots of fun. We shall use radio channel 3 (three) My proposed convoy is as follows: Driver Car Level Position Angela @Foxtrot Oscar Black X Expert Lead @Franco Swart @Joe Biju Joseph Fewbie 2nd lead @Dodi Syahdar Montero Fewbie 3rd @Hossam Anwar LWB Pajero silver Fewbie 4th @Trekado LWB Pajero Black Fewbie 5th @bassel el rafei Landcruiser Fewbie CF @Ahmad Shaker FJ Cruiser Fewbie 7th @Matt.T Wrangler Fewbie 8th @Mohamed Abo ElKomsan @Joe Biju Joseph Hummer Fewbie 10th @Hardik Mody X Fewbie 11th @Nivin X Expert Sweep

sure don't worry I will not miss the drive! just I have no WL so everything is easily managed! Tomorrow I am publishing the convoy list can't wait to meet you all on the sand!

Angela @Foxtrot Oscar, you sneaky thing! Congratulations on your CarPlay system 😀 Integration is really awesome, and CarPlay rocks! As to Dr. Seidam @Mohamed Seidam, mentioning Android and anything related to it to an iPhone owner/user is blasphemy! Just sayin’ 😀 @Niki Patel and @Hisham Masaad, I spoke to an shop in Dubai over the phone, and they said the can add more microphones to the FJ for better voice detection/reception. Currently, I only have one microphone installed on the A pillar of my FJ, which came with my CarPlay Pioneer unit. In comparison, newer cars have 8 to 12 microphones installed throughout the cabin 😳 In any event, I’m gonna visit the shop imminently and I’ll let you guys know what transpires 😀 @Niki Patel, perhaps you can call the guys who did your audio upgrades and ask them as well? This way we’ll have more choices 😀

Congratulations @Serafino for reaching the Fewbie Level with Carnity Offroad Club. Looking forward to seeing you growing 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. P.S. Trip lead might deny your participation if you don't have required off-road gear. Fewbie: Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 5 Newbie drives are required within last 3 months for Fewbie promotion. What you'll learn Basic dune and sand reading Self-recovery techniques Shoveling at right place Crawling out of difficult situations Blip Blip - Coordinate steering and gas control Advance side sloping and hill climb Basic ridge riding and criss crossing Basic control over technical dunes Slightly faster pace desert driving Ability to manage stuck/refusals with radio Learn to control and avoid fishtailing Never fight or challenge gravity Skills required Enthusiastic and positive attitude Willingness to learn and help others Presence of mind and attention to detail Car Worthiness Any 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle Off-road gear required Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor. Drive teamwork Manage second lead and sweep positions upon request Intuitive and proactive to support Trip Lead Observe recoveries and offer help, when needed Drive Joining Join Newbie and Fewbie drives And Fewbie Plus, after 5 drives at Fewbie level only Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

RSVP is closed I welcome @Rob Harper, @Anvar Sadath Bekal, @luwaimn, @Bhaskar, @Thomas Varghese and @Mario Cornejo to this drive. We will be using the carnity Channel 3. Find the convoy order as in below We will start sharp by 2PM. See you in the sand.

@Srikumar @Christian Andras @Ilya Golubinsky @MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ @Jorge Stepniak Felippe @Ahab Shamaa and @Craig Finlayson Wish you best of luck guys for tomorrow drive 🙏👌👍 Mohamed

Hi @Hennie Schoeman, @Watteau, @William Fernandes, @Mario Cornejo, @AlexPol, @Javier Lucero, @imranaasghar81, @Sreejith Sreenivasan And @Jeepie please find below the convoy order for tomorrow. We are going to use Carnity channel 4 (44608125). See you on the sand then!!!

@Niki Patel That's a very well thought of analysis I must say. I had struggled with this dilemma when I was on the lookout to replace the stock head unit on my Pajero. My final two choices were Pioneer and Sony and took the plunge with Pioneer. Must say one of the nicest decisions I have made as the unit is solid with all bells and whistles. Compared to what Mitsubishi offers in their showroom or the android units available I would strongly suggest people to stick to known brands as they respond well with both iOS and Android. The sound quality has also improved compared to stock due the built in amplifiers and settings on these units. Key to watch out for those using android is that AndroidAuto is not available in UAE officially so the playstore will not offer it

Congrats @Serafino !

@Serafino Congratulations!

This happens only in Dubai!!!

Dear Friends Baskaran P.R @Baskaran P.R Nitin Mohan @Nitin Mohan WaYan @WaYan Thomas Fumarola @Thomas Fumarola Marky B @Marky B Kieran McKeown @Kieran McKeown Werno @Werno Ammar Naji @Ammar Naji Alistair Mattock @Alistair Mattock luis mantecon @luis mantecon Roger K @Roger K @Anish S Please note convoy numbering for tomorrow We will use Chanel 2 for Radio (446.03125) Myself and Anish will handle recoveries if any. Bhaskaran PR, Nitin Mohan and Ammar Naji are the other senior members on this drive who will be called in if needed. Remaining members are please requested to be inside their cars unless called for. See you tomorrow Cheers

Dear Friends @Thomas Varghese, @Ranjan Pattanaik, @Lawrence_Chehimi, @Hisham Masaad, @I.M.Shousha إسلام أبوشوشة and @Anish S. Please find convoy numbering for tomorrow Mandatory requirements : Shovel, off road flag, Deflator, Compressor and Programmed radio. Please follow strict COVID restrictions, if any one is seen with out mask , socializing and not maintaining distance they will be escorted out of the drive. Position Name Car Level 1 Chaitanya Black Xterra Marshal 2nd lead Thomas Varghese White Xterra FB 3 Ranjan Pattnaik White Explorer NB 4 Lawrence Chehimi White Patrol Y62 NB 5CF Hisham Masaad Black FJC IM 6 IM Shousha Wrangler NB Sweep 7 Anish S Silver Pajero Adv We will use Chanel 1 for Radio Coms See you tomorrow, Cheers!

That looks amazing Angela, you'll need to demonstrate that to me this weekend ! You mean to say SIRI understands what you are saying ? I always thought it was behaving like this elevator that could not understand "ELEVEN" 🤣

RSVP LIST FOR TOMORROW @Lakshmi Narasimhan @Vicente Angel Antelm Albel @danebowers @Alfeathec @Lorna Rowsell @Tanya @Miguel Codes @TT_Dubai @Muzurisani @amir amiri Please find your convoy positions for the drive tomorrow listed above. Please be on time (earlier is even better) so we have ample time to help you with tyre deflation. Seniors on the drive are @Tamas Hoffmann and @Foxtrot Oscar who will be helping you out whenever needed. Hopefully we get some refusals and stucks so we have opportunities to learn The plan is to drive about 3 hours and practice dune driving, throttle control, basic sidesloping, and just getting you comfortable for your first time on the sand. We usually finish our drive at the Last Exit petrol station so we can inflate the tyres. Unfortunately the compressor from the petrol station have been out of service lately, so if you have a compressor to inflate your tyres after the drive please bring it along. Alternatively you can drive on the road to the next ENOC that's about 10mins drive away but you'd need to drive slowly and avoid sharp turns. (tyre pressure will be low). Please abide by our COVID10 regulations that we specify in the drive topic. As soon as you are deflated please wait inside the car where we will do the briefing over the radio. Keep social distance at all times and wear a mask whenever you are out of the car. See you tomorrow at 06:30 ! Fred PS if you have not seen the Absolute Newbie briefing video seen yet, please do it as it contains ALL essential info for your first offroad drive. You will find the video in the drive topic.

Thanks doc! I hope you’re on call if I end up in Rasid 😂

Very well deserved @Serafino congratulations bro enjoy .Drive safe and surf 🏄‍♂️The waves 👍

@Foxtrot Oscar i apologize for the hijack of this thread.... glad i did it at the end once you are all sorted! @Ahab Shamaa @Mohamed Seidam @Rahimdad i am feeling the love .... let me learn from you all and your experiences and drop my fear/anxiety ... what an awesome community this is! on the topic of upgrading head-units.... stay away from these Chinese ones as i have been told that the Microphone is built into the headunit without an option to add an external Mic!! they are also telling me that adding an Amp will not improve the sound quality i may set up a separate thread on this topic to get some more opinions and maybe find a better AV specialist @Ahab Shamaa not feeling it for the company i used for the speakers now!

Awww! @Rahimdad, what a nice write up 😀 Indeed @Niki Patel, you have a lot of people routing for you 💪🏻

Congratulations @Serafino. Hope you continue to enjoy learning and polishing your off-road skills at this new level.

Darn @Frederic, before you came along with you 3.0 litre engine that used to be my line.

Hi Angela @Foxtrot Oscar excuse me, can you pls withdraw my name from this ride as i won't be able to attend because of some overlapping commitment. Sorry for inconvenience. Regards

Nice write up @Niki Patel. Like @Ahab Shamaa and Dr @Mohamed Seidam pointed out, Fewbie forever, good luck. It will come to you naturally. Intermediate drives are not something to be scared off. Just like Fewbie teaches you a few more tricks than Newbie level, similarly Intermediate level comes with its own tips and tricks. Extreme drives recently launched are the high flyers club. It took me 3 years when I started off-roading to gather the courage to go to places like Sweihan and Liwa. But after visiting those places I realized what I has missed out for 3 years due go my fear. The techniques don't change, but the more you challenge yourself in a safe environment, the better you get. With experience comes excellence. I'm sure when the time is right you'll step forward and ask us for your promotion. I've recently driven twice with you and can safely say, you're doing well at Fewbie and I love your control both steering and throttle. I will be waiting for you on the other side to hold your hand and guide you through it.

Thank you @Gaurav for this lovely news.

@N@ved so this is a full friday in the desert. Are you camping as well?? 🤣🤣

Hi, I'm driving a Toyota Fortuner. Front and rear hooks are in order. I have done some off-road driving and I am equipped with the necessary tools as requested. Looking forward to learn for the best.

@Luca Palanca Falsini Seems very quiet on this thread. Is the drive still on? Very excited as always!

Wow! That is one lucid, comprehensive and well thought of commentary @Niki Patel! You never cease to amaze me 😀 Thank you my friend for being such a great resource to the community 🙏🏻 As to you remaining in Fewbie forever, I’m not buying it 😜 I think you will feel it when it’s time for you to drive at a higher level. You’re doing the right thing though. Don’t push it, and let the next level come to you... See you all on the sand soon 😘

@Ahab Shamaa will do and look out for feedback from that Audio store on options! @Mohamed Seidam happy to share my experience and setup. I have a stock (from 2021 models onwards) 12.3" non-branded Android powered Head-unit that offers Android Auto (and mirroring for older phones) plus Apple Car Play (this is the only reason @Ahab Shamaa agrees to be a friend) From my research its a Chinese brand called Belsee for the headunit My experience and learning: 1. DO NOT pair with Bluetooth AND a cable . If you are connecting via a cable for Android Auto / Apple Car Play delete your Bluetooth connection to the headunit. This confuses my unit with regards which mic/speaker/signal to process for different inputs (music, maps, calls, whatsapp, siri, etc). 2. if like me you do not have a manual for your head-unit - there are a few menus and setting that can make a massive improvement to the phone-connected-experience. for mine i learnt it via the dealership sending me a short video of a 'hidden' menu (it was less obviously located vs hidden) @Mohamed Seidam I am likely to remain a 'forever fewbie' based on my lack of desire to have the adrenaline rush of Intermediate drives SO if you ever feel like stepping back into a Fewbie drive and we are together i will happily share the way i have set up the headunit and the menu/settings that made a difference. I do have an older Android phone (Samsung galaxy 8+ which i will set up and share experience with this weekend - look out for a follow up including pics of the settings etc) My general review and experience with an aftermarket, non branded Android powered head-unit is below: (my recommendation is don't buy non-brand Chinese head-units and stick with the Pioneer, Sony, Alpine, Kenwood, etc as you may compromise on screen size but the listening experience is a different league) The sound processing and amp quality is 1/10 I would have been better off with the stock head unit for processing and amplification of sound as the Belsee is very weak) I upgraded the speakers and added sound proofing a few months back (very happy with the work they did) I plan to add an amplifier as a next upgrade to address the weak audio performance created by the head-unit 12.3" screen is 10/10 Size is a game changer vs stock/smaller screen as no matter what mode you run the display the maps look great and easy to read i can imagine using a true GPS app on this will be an amazing experience touch screen works well screen quality 8/10 it has a screen protector that i thought was an anti-glare layer however soon realised due to the poor visibility of the FJ, its like we are always sitting in the dark no matter time of day ... lol.. so glare is never a real issue its plenty bright as a result (likely benefiting from the 'basement' lighting experience of an FJ Microphone quality 1/10 Audio for others calling me is very poor - difficult for them to hear me. Siri is a poor experience Explaining my excitement to hear Angela was able to make Siri understand Scotish led me to believe i should keep faith that microphones can be improved!

Good morning @Ranjan Pattanaik congratulations. You can find easy video on YouTube

no no he actually means doing a wheelie on a car, search arab car wheelies on YouTube

Thank you @Chaitanya D for the task, hope to meet the expectations

Yes Im coming 😁 @Rahimdad

I have joined your tomorrow's drive @Chaitanya D. Hopefully will get to test the kinetic rope and soft shackles purchased today in short notice

I have Scottish Siri 😝 All joking aside I'm gobsmacked at how well it manages to write messages I dictate and follow voice commands in general.

Congratulations @Abilash Madhavan for reaching the Fewbie Level with Carnity Offroad Club. Looking forward to seeing you growing 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. P.S. Trip lead might deny your participation if you don't have required off-road gear. Fewbie: Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 5 Newbie drives are required within last 3 months for Fewbie promotion. What you'll learn Basic dune and sand reading Self-recovery techniques Shoveling at right place Crawling out of difficult situations Blip Blip - Coordinate steering and gas control Advance side sloping and hill climb Basic ridge riding and criss crossing Basic control over technical dunes Slightly faster pace desert driving Ability to manage stuck/refusals with radio Learn to control and avoid fishtailing Never fight or challenge gravity Skills required Enthusiastic and positive attitude Willingness to learn and help others Presence of mind and attention to detail Car Worthiness Any 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle Off-road gear required Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor. Drive teamwork Manage second lead and sweep positions upon request Intuitive and proactive to support Trip Lead Observe recoveries and offer help, when needed Drive Joining Join Newbie and Fewbie drives And Fewbie Plus, after 5 drives at Fewbie level only Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Ahab dear Yes I am on call and I have enough cases😰 so please get out in one piece and I will invite you all for Black Forest 🍰 and espresso ☕️after the drive to balance your adrenaline level 😅

Drive RSVP is closed now Please find below the convoy numbering for tomorrow's afternoon drive Afternoon Drive Murquab to Solar 05 March 2021 Attendees Level Car Pos # Vanessa8580 Marshal Mitsubishi Pajero LWB Blue 1 Arshad Roojee Newbie Jeep Wrangler SWB Yellow 2 Salty3Arab Newbie Mitsubishi Pajero LWB White 3 Taufique Surve Newbie Mitsubishi Pajero LWB White 2011 4 Gautam Ailani Newbie Mitsubishi Pajero Silver 2015 5 Salvador Perez Newbie Mitsubishi Pajero LWB 2020 6 Fabien Monleau Newbie Toyota Landcruiser 7 Azfar Aboobakar Newbie Jeep Wrangler 2012 8 Sven Newbie Jeep Wrangler LWB 2013 Red 9 N@ved Fewbie Jeep Wrangler SWB Grey 10 Jeepie Expert Jeep Wrangler TJ 11 We will be using radio channel 1 (446.00625) I hope to see you all tomorrow afternoon at 2PM sharp If there is any emergency, you can reach me on 056 434 1668

Awesome Luca. Looking forward to many more exciting drives. Enjoy.

Welcome to the world of sand drive with Carnity off road club @Vicente Angel Antelm Albel In our world carries lots of words such as glide , Surf , enjoy , safe and many others hope you will tell us about them soon in Spanish 🌷

@Chaitanya D OMG I'm the 2nd lead? Its an honor. Hope I can elevate myself to your expectations.

I believe so....Whatever my husband said (Miguel Codes).

Thanks for remembering @GauravSoni. You are progressing very well to become a refined driver. Hope you pass on the experience gained to newcomers in a safe and proper way. Best wishes

@Pacific, oh yes. Love doing DIY on my Jeep. Will send you pictures.👍