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  1. Waiting for free drinks, IRRESPECTIVE of drive level, @Vaibhavalways look for bigger picture. More drinks, more stories, more laughter.
    6 points
  2. Perfect, no issue for me:)) from my country, sometimes below 0 is hot:))
    4 points
  3. @DP1011 , Deepak wrangler Parrot joke 🀣
    4 points
  4. True thatπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚
    4 points
  5. Absolute Newbie 🀣🀣
    4 points
  6. With all the controversies and jubilation of the Middle East’s first world event, FIFA 2022 World Cup bring a lot to talk about to the table. I am setting up off-topic, topic to discuss all things football for this season. Let the game begin.
    3 points
  7. Dear Desert Drivers, @Gok Krish @MMansoor @Vaibhav @ASAD. @Imran Kashif @Sunil Mathew @Rob S @Joji varghese @Rajiv Sam @Waqas Parvez WL @JamesThorn @Chris Wing @Senthil Kumar @Arda Yagcioglu @Beide Worku Thank you for signing-up for the drive on Saturday. I'm sure most of you have already driven this area many times, so you know what to expect. Be ready for a bit of technical terrain, and exciting long ridge riding ! Just check you agenda and remove your attendance in case you have a busy schedule. As we have 5 WL currently, I will not accept them all, and it would not be fair for them to miss the drive for a last minute drop out. Thank you for them. I will issue the convoy list and order by tomorrow the end of the afternoon.
    3 points
  8. Please share your vehicle details - Make Toyota , Model Prado, Year 2018 and Color Dark Grey Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / eyelets. Confiirmed Confirm your car has 4x4 Hi/Low gear Confirmed Share details of your any prior off-road experience, if any. No Have you completed a Carnity Master Class before? Yes Confirm you have a safety flag and programmable radio Confirmed Also before the drive, please ensure and CONFIRM you completed the readings below and watched the video: Confirmed //Klaus
    3 points
  9. In this month of the year still it’s ok but January/February it fall really low in the heart of the desert night https://whatson.ae/2022/01/what-was-the-coldest-temperature-ever-recorded-in-the-uae/
    3 points
  10. It was interesting match Belgium vs Canada, we had less hope for the excitement but it turned out to be a nail biter. Coming into the match Belgium were #2 in the rankings, but someone forgot to tell that Canada were #41. They played very aggressive game from the start and I am sure they later apologised for it. Canada kept control of the ball, spending most time in the Belgian side but could not convert, not even the penalty, somehow their rankings did show-up at the end. Well done Belgium at the end.
    3 points
  11. @DP1011 , Deepak wrangler, this is exactly what @Imteeazmentioned above 🀣🀣🀣🀣🀣
    3 points
  12. It’s going your way @Frederic, at half time Beigium 1, Canada 0. Probability is positive!
    3 points
  13. Safe bet @Frederic :D - Atleast for Free drinks- I will hope and wish Belgium the best of luck ( Unless we have other lucrative offers )
    3 points
  14. Wonderful idea @Looper ! Let me come up with the first statement: If Belgium wins the Worldcup i will organize a drive and camp, and free drinks are on me for the whole night
    3 points
  15. We request every member that joins this drive to go through the below information and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquettes and responsibilities. MUST READ AND COMPLY Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquette's Emergency details for all off-roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities DRIVE DETAILS Level: Intermediate and above When: 26 November 2022, Saturday Meeting time: 6:30 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/WbWFK5iwurzey1dF8 Approximate finish time: 10:30 AM 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), smiles, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Mandatory off-road gears: Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher and rated elastic recovery rope and 2 soft shackles LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 2 pm If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once anyone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list. RSVP will close a day prior to preparing a convoy 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 BELOW CALENDAR
    2 points
  16. @Tom B @Haitham Khattab @Beide Worku @Alexanderrr thank you for signing up for drive. we have short and sweet convoy to conquer some challenging terrains tomorrow morning. below is the convoy order and expecting everyone to be on time by 6.30 am at the meeting point. will head out after short briefing around 6.45 am below is the GPS coordinate in case google map is not accurate. 24Β°30'43.0"N 55Β°30'28.8"E Please come with full tank we have quite a distance to cover. if you have any emergencies you can call me on 050-4630807
    2 points
  17. Sounds like a plan. @DP1011 , Deepak wrangler πŸ˜€
    2 points
  18. @Islam Soliman How about a game, the first 12 ppl to reach the meetin point and deflated and flags ON are INπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ Obviously this shdnt apply to Lead and Support guys🀣🀣.
    2 points
  19. this is going to be an interesting drive - short convoy.... maybe faster pace.... @Lawrence_Chehimi will be a pleasure to drive with you again after several months
    2 points
  20. Hi Mr. Seidam, I’m sorry I could not join this trip as I will support for full day trip with Fred on saturday. I will find another slot to join your trip and please remove me from the list. Best Regards Dodi Hendra
    2 points
  21. Dear Friends Imteeaz @Imteeaz Lawrence_Chehimi @Lawrence_Chehimi Arda Yagcioglu @Arda Yagcioglu Beide Worku @Beide Worku Gok Krish @Gok Krish Anoop Nair @anoopnair Dodi Syahdar @Dodi Syahdar the meeting point is updated https://goo.gl/maps/6YLAsg75T8U6agu3A we will be taking the reverse route starting from Nahel Side at E95 and ending at E16
    2 points
  22. I am sure the post 2013 FJ owners dont have the relevant information for you cuz they dont need it The gas station ones will be fine, the only issue is how to strap them properly, they are rounded with only 1 handle You can get other types but make sure the cap properly seals the body, gasoline evaporates very quickly when its exposed in air and will take over your cabin. and make sure you have a funnel to pour it in. I will be taking 80L fuel tank + 20L Jerry since its only a full day drive
    2 points
  23. Hi @Beide Worku, I will keep your RSVP for now. You have to complete 1 more IM drive during this weekend (no excuse, you have 3 on the menu !) to be accepted for this drive. Then I recommend you to chose a level where you are comfortable. Consider that the scale of the dunes, the remoteness of the area, the duration of the drive will add to the challenge, and drives at any level will be an unforgettable experience.
    2 points
  24. @Jaro Tuzinsky The camping spot is not mid desert but closer to the starting point. But it does get cold especially between 9pm-8am with lot of dew. A sleeping bag and an extra thick blanket should be good enough. We will be in the middle of desert during daytime where it’s around mid 20s to early 30 degrees.
    2 points
  25. @Islam Soliman sharing details below as requested, Please share your vehicle details - Make Ford , Model Explorer, Year 2010 and Color Red. Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / eyelets. Confiirmed Confirm your car has 4x4 Hi/Low gear Confirmed Share details of your any prior off-road experience, if any. Newbie Have you completed a Carnity Master Class before? No Confirm you have a safety flag and programmable radio Confirmed Also before the drive, please ensure and CONFIRM you completed the readings below and watched the video: Confirmed Looking forward to be part of a great Team...
    2 points
  26. @Islam Soliman below as requested: Please share your vehicle details - Make Jeep Wrangler , Model Sport, Year 2014 and Color Red. Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / eyelets. confirmed Confirm your car has 4x4 Hi/Low gear confirmed Share details of your any prior off-road experience, if any. al madam 2x + al qudra 1x Have you completed a Carnity Master Class before? no Confirm you have a safety flag and programmable radio confirmed Also before the drive, please ensure and CONFIRM you completed the readings below and watched the video: confirmed thanks!
    2 points
  27. This one tuning out to be the WC of Asia, of the underdogs. first Saudi beating Argentina and today Japan overcoming 1 goal deficit to beat Germany. Of course it can be too early to say anything. But 🀞it looks promising.
    2 points
  28. Could be a good business opportunity for team Going to make some money here…. Just saying πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚
    2 points
  29. @Looper football is like politics.......it can get dirty
    2 points
  30. @Fabien Monleau@DanielN@Glenn Waters@premindra rajaram@Gary F@karlsberg@Ahmad Nerat@Nikola Bozovic@imranaasghar81@Mahmoud Taha Thanks for signing up for this drive ! I hope you are all excited and looking forward to it ! A few but very important pointers below. Please read them carefully so we don't have to send you back at the meeting point. 1. Please ensure that you are there at the meeting point on 7:30 AM SHARP. Late comers would be sent back. As there is a long distance to drive if you leave in the morning, make sure to leave ahead of time and keep at least 30mins spare time for refueling or a tea break. 2. Get lots and lots of rest the previous day. The more the better as Liwa will not only challenge your vehicle but your mind as well. We would need your complete focus, and fatigue due to less rest is the last thing that is needed on such a terrain. For those who prefer camping the previous night, you can do so at the starting point as its a nice spaced out area. Bring some firewood incase if you wish to have a bonfire to keep you warm. Cleaning up after the bonfire is mandatory. 3. Ensure that your 4x4 is well serviced recently and all the lubes and fluids are topped up. A vehicle breakdown in this terrain will result in not reaching our beloved Yellow Truck so please do the needful to get your 4x4 in the best possible condition. 4. You will be needing 100 litre total fuel amount before starting the drive. For example, if your existing fuel tank is 80L, then you need to bring a 20l jerrycan with you, safely strapped inside the vehicle (or outside if you have a suitable bracket or holder). Make sure your main tank is full. There is an ADNOC 15mins away on the way to the meeting point. Location of last Fuel Station: https://goo.gl/maps/Ug1sGJE1PP6eJBJNA 5. Spare tyre should be in good working condition. If not been used recently, ensure that you take it out and check the condition properly. Also ensure that you have the wrench that can be used to remove your tyre (if needed). In the past we have seen that people upgrade their tyres but still keep the the original wrench which is of no use to remove the upgraded tyre. So please ensure that your car has the right tool to remove the tyres (if needed). 6. Air compressor, proper shovel, flag, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, radio 7. Fully charged radio (tuned to all Carnity Frequencies) with spare battery / radio. If you have a car charger for your radio, please bring it along. 8. Please ensure that you know how to switch off traction control (turning off Air bags is not mandatory for this drive). If it requires pulling the fuse, please research before the drive or better still, post your queries on this drive post and we would assist. 9. Car charger / battery pack for your mobile. 10. Plenty of water, approx 5 litre per person per day. 11. Bring along your breakfast, lunch, snacks, etc in easy to eat packing. We shall be having breaks in between the drive. 12. Dry food, energy bar, cookies, nuts, crisp to munch while driving 13. Bring garbage bags along to carry your trash. Littering in the desert is strictly prohibited. Prior to starting the drive, we will inspect all vehicles to check if everything is safely strapped and you brought all your offroad tools and jerrycan. Please take this event seriously and understand that this terrain, due to its remoteness and size of the dunes will challenge everyone on this drive. If you decide to bring passengers, please make sure they have spent a full day already in a vehicle in the desert and are used to it. There are hardly any nearby exit tracks and rerouting might take hours, so once we are in this terrain the aim is to complete the entire drive and visit the Yellow Truck
    2 points
  31. What is Yellow Truck ? Buried deep inside the Bu Hasa Desert near Madinat Zayed City, there is an abandoned water tanker truck, which due to its remote location, has become a pilgrimage for many Offroaders all over the UAE. How did it get there ? That remains part of the mystery..... What's the location ? You will have to join the drive to find it.... And why exactly should we go there as a club ? This area, together with LIWA Moreeb area, is the ultimate playground for offroading, where you will find monstrous dunes, stadium-sized bowls, and the sheer size and remoteness will make you really feel you are in a different world ! This will be an unforgettable experience and will make you become part of our yearly pilgrimage team ! When?? When ?? WHEN ?? We have several drives lined up during the UAE National Holiday Weekend of 2022. Check the drive calendar and BOOK NOW !! We request every member that joins this drive to go through the below information and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquettes and responsibilities. MUST READ AND COMPLY Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquette's Emergency details for all off-roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities DRIVE DETAILS Level: Intermediate & Above - Drivers shall have completed min 2 IM drives in the last 2 months, with the same car. The drive will very demanding due to the size of the dunes, the remoteness of the area, the duration of the drive. You will need to be fully sync with your car. Do not come to this drive with a new car or new set up (shocks, tyres ...). When: 01 December, Thursday Meeting time: 7:30 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Starting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/bZ77eVtDJqDhGJBm7 You can come early and camp in same starting point if you like. Last Fuel Station: https://goo.gl/maps/D6t1rXkuecZScyPZ9 NO 100 Liters of FUEL = NO DRIVE - Carry additional jerry cans accordingly SWB Cars = 2 Jerry can of extra fuel LWB Cars = 1 Jerry can of extra fuel 100+ liter fuel tank cars = No need for extra fuel. Lunch Break: 1 Hour in between with couple of short breaks (if needed). 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, lunch, snacks, face mask, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 4:00 PM LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once anyone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list. RSVP will close a day prior to preparing a convoy 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 BELOW CALENDAR
    1 point
  32. We request every member that joins this drive to go through the below information and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquettes and responsibilities. MUST READ AND COMPLY Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquette's Emergency details for all off-roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie Plus and above When: 25 November 2022, Friday Meeting time: 2:00 PM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/fQSExTRV7kYZqfw1A Approximate finish time: 5:30 PM 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), smiles, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Mandatory off-road gears: Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 PM. If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once anyone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list. RSVP will close a day prior to preparing a convoy 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 CALENDAR
    1 point
  33. Hi @Islam Soliman thanks for the add but I’m actually going to have to drop out after all! Sorry about that. See you on the next one.
    1 point
  34. I guess u will be camping at the meeting point @DP1011 , Deepak wrangler
    1 point
  35. @Rob S @Anoop Nair @Beide Worku, as you have seen in the drive post, and discussed above, We have set a criteria of having completed min 2 IM drives in the last 2 months to attend the drive. This is to ensure that everyone is comfortable and can fully enjoy the day. Please make sure you complete 1 more IM drive during this coming weekend. Alternatively, you can sign-in for a FB+ Liwa YT drive. I'm sure they will be as exciting as the IM drive. Thank you for your understanding.
    1 point
  36. Confirm my attendance tomorrow inshalah @Hisham Masaad πŸ˜‰
    1 point
  37. Thanks Jerome! Of course one more to go, I might even throw in another just for good measure I'd been to LIWA before on a two day excursion so comfortable to hang with this crew. Still may Lady Luck keep us company.
    1 point
  38. Thanks @Zixuan Huang - Charlie, very helpful, SWB owners will relate, FJs people are on a different planet πŸ˜‰
    1 point
  39. Dear Team, I will need to cancell my attendance of this drive, as i need to correct issue with my vehicle getting transmission overheating lamp appearing yesterday. I hope to join you sometime soon after corrections have been made. Enjoy this weekend.
    1 point
  40. Great. Glad to have made the team. Look forward to seeing you at the weekend.
    1 point
  41. Team WL vs Team Going ? I see Team WL is increasing every day πŸ˜„ ! 🀞
    1 point
  42. Missed the sign up last night due to meetings, but I have added myself to the long πŸ™„ waitlist.
    1 point
  43. This article highlights the different kinds of off-roading being done in the UAE. The aim is to show the differences, and what you can expect on these kinds of drives, organized amongst friends, or in your favorite offroad club When we talk about offroading in the UAE, most people will think about the typical desert-safari dunebashing stuff, which exists of stuffing the maximum amount of people in a Landcruiser, and doing some quick sandshower-sidey's in the nearby dunes, followed by a belly-dance and BBQ dinner in the evening. Once you arrive as an expat in the UAE, and after reading some magazines and articles, you will come to know that in the weekends many UAE residents flee the city and make their way into the beautiful countryside, mountains, and deserts UAE has to offer. The gentle climate during the winter time, and the low risk of running into venomous creatures, makes the UAE a really cool camping terrain ! Of course, there are limitations. If you drive a modern day SUV with AWD functionality, you can venture out on the farm tracks and gravel roads to visit the Expo Lakes, Love Lakes, or follow a farm track or pylon track into the desert, but the low approach and departure angles and low ground clearance will not enable you to go for more challenging desert drives in a club. You will quickly damage bumpers or damage the vehicle and will ruin your weekend out. If you are one of the lucky ones to buy an FJ Cruiser, Landcruiser, Jeep Wrangler, Nissan Xterra, or any of those rugged offroad-ready 4x4's you will be having access to adrenaline rush offroad adventures ! Below you will find different types of offroading: Easygoing BBQ, Camp and Drive (Difficulty Level: Easy) Typically making use of existing farm tracks or "washboard" road, you try to find a nice quiet location to enjoy an evening out with your friends and set up camp. Any modern day SUV can do this, and by deflating a bit to 25psi you will get better traction and flotation and this will also dampen the vibration on these washboard roads a bit. Google Maps will show plenty of these roads, especially more towards the north of the UAE. You will find nice tracks in UAQ and RAK and with the help of GaiaGPS or Wikiloc you will have access to previously recorded trails by others that you can try out. Wadi Driving, (Difficulty Level: Medium) If you enter wadis, the ground clearance and approach/departure angles of your vehicle now start to play a bigger role. Most entry-level wadis (if you follow the right path) are totally doable for any SUV, but be careful not to venture off from the normal track. There could be many side-tracks with very steep climbs and descents. Deflate a bit to 25 psi and drive carefully. Rock Crawling (Difficulty Level: Medium to Hard) In this type of off-roading, your ground clearance and approach departure angles will make the difference between successfully crawling over a boulder, or hitting it with your bumper. Low profile tyres are definitely to be avoid in this terrain, as it might puncture or damage the sidewalls and/or rims. The aim is to traverse a technically challenging track safely. Desert Driving, Dune Bashing (Difficulty Level: From Easy-Newbie to Hard-Intermediate) The biggest adrenaline rush providing type of offroading, where all above factors such as ground clearance, angles, and performance all play important roles. This is where SUV's will just manage on Newbie levels, but from Fewbie level onwards one or more of the mentioned factors will become a major hurdle (power, angles, or clearance). Recommended to join an offroad club to experience this safely and grow your skills with the right guidance. Overlanding (Difficulty Level: Medium to Hard) While the desert driving and dune-bashing category focuses more on "playing" in the desert and exploring your skillset in side-sloping, criss-crossing, or ridge riding, the overlanding category might use these activities but will typically limit them for this single reason: The aim of overlanding is to successfully cross a terrain and is more about exploration and endurance, rather than conquering the next big bowl. Fuel needs to be preserved, and the trip lead will try to find interesting trails but avoid tarmac as much as possible. He can use "nice to see" waypoints or try to drive in a straight line as much as possible to find the shortest "as the crow flies" distance. Therefore, overlanding, which can be 1 day, months, or even years, requires precise navigation skills, and the mental resilience to spend long hours in your 4x4. The reward is in exploring unknown terrains and finally reaching your targeted destination after a long travel. Many overlanding vehicles are equipped with all the necessities to camp, cook, or even sleep, but this is all up to the owner of the vehicle, as he needs to be aware this adds a lot of weight to his 4x4 and will slow him down on the more challenging climbs or trails through the desert. UAE has a lot to offer for overlanding enthusiasts. From mountain trails, to wadis, to enormous dunes, we have it all. And for the really adventurous ones we can cross into Oman or Saudi Arabia to find even better trails, canyons, mountains, and deserts !
    1 point
  44. That sounds great. Look forward to them.
    1 point
  45. Hi @Tom B yes I did a couple of scenic drives last year that included wadis as well. The only difficulty is the convoy size as you can’t really enter the narrow wadis with a 15 car convoy, but I know a couple very nice ones that are scheduled for the winter.
    1 point
  46. 8 usual suspects so far! Look forward to it guys @JeromeFJBring it on
    1 point
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