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Updated convoy Gaurav Silver Pajero Kaile Barrameda Grey Wrangler Sai Baskaran White pajero Irshad Alam White Pajero Anvar Sadath Bekal White pajero Nathan Evans Brown Jimny Umar Kamal Grand Cherokee MUHAMMAD Kashif Yellow Wrangler Niki Patel Black FJ Cruiser Prabuddha Madusa Xterra Gaurav Soni grey pajero Aus Alzubaidi Black Wrangler Chaitanya D Black Xterra

Please find your convoy positions for tomorrow drive: Gaurav Silver Pajero Mukundan Nair White Xterra Bhaskar Montero Badar Tariq Pajero patrick noack Green Defender frederic demolder Discovery Sreenath Giridharan White Fortuner Desert Dweller Black Xterra bassel el rafei White Land Cruiser Nithin Vaidir White Land Cruiser varunmehndiratta Brown Wrangler Bernd Stucke Jeep Gladiator Tamas Hoffmann Pajero Jeepie Green Wrangler @Mukundan Nair @Bhaskar @Badar Tariq @patrick noack @frederic demolder @Sreenath Giridharan @Desert Dweller @bassel el rafei @Nithin Vaidir @varunmehndiratta @Bernd Stucke @Tamas Hoffmann @Jeepie We will be using Radio Chanel 1 - 446.006'25 for all drive communication. MUST READ AND CLICK TOTALLY AGREE ON THE BELOW COVID19 PRECAUTIONS Some important pointers: 1) Please watch the Newbie Video Briefing in case you have not done it before. 2) Please go through the COVID regulations and abide by them during the drive. 3) Please fully charge your Radio and set to Carnity frequency, channel 1 - 446.006'25. 4) Please make sure you have a safety flag and know how to fix it firmly on your car. 5) Make sure your front and back towpoints are in perfect condition. We will need them to recover you safely. In case of any emergency, you can contact me on 050 5258706. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

Please find your convoy positions for tomorrow drive: Gaurav Silver Pajero Kaile Barrameda Grey Wrangler Sai Baskaran White pajero Irshad Alam White Pajero Anvar Sadath Bekal White pajero Nathan Evans Brown Jimny Umar Kamal Grand Cherokee MUHAMMAD Kashif Yellow Wrangler Niki Patel Black FJ Cruiser Prabuddha Madusa Xterra Aus Alzubaidi Black Wrangler Chaitanya D Black Xterra @Kaile Barrameda @Sai Baskaran @Irshad Alam @Anvar Sadath Bekal @Nathan Evans @Umar Kamal @MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ @Niki Patel @Prabuddha Madusanka @Aus Alzubaidi @Chaitanya D We will be using Radio Chanel 1 - 446.006'25 for all drive communication. MUST READ AND CLICK TOTALLY AGREE ON THE BELOW COVID19 PRECAUTIONS Some important pointers: 1) Please watch the Newbie Video Briefing in case you have not done it before. 2) Please go through the COVID regulations and abide by them during the drive. 3) Please fully charge your Radio and set to Carnity frequency, channel 1 - 446.006'25. 4) Please make sure you have a safety flag and know how to fix it firmly on your car. 5) Make sure your front and back towpoints are in perfect condition. We will need them to recover you safely. In case of any emergency, you can contact me on 050 5258706. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

You have been to the drive now. Please confirm.

Sorry buddy, it's a compressor only drive and next available gas station is about 15-20 kms. Driving on deflated tires for so far is not ideal.

Sorry buddy, flag is mandatory from second drive onward as in this newbie drive, we do cross lots and lots of dunes and we dont allow anyone without safety flag. You have been added to this drive, please confirm.

You've been added to the drive now. You are WL1 now.

Please confirm if this is your first drive for this weekend or second? Please confirm if this is your first drive for this weekend or second? If its first drive, then I can add you now as we have two places available. If it's second then you have to wait till tomorrow morning.

Press the leave event button from the calendar. It will turn back to Going tab.

I appreciate your concern, but I feel you have taken my previous advise way too seriously. Dunlop Grandtrek aren't horrendous for offroading. They are not forbidden tires, it just that they are less preferable. You can still SAFELY use them for few months to year (even) if you just deflate them to 14 - 15 PSI. We have had so many cars using grandtrek but with a caution of precise deflation and not hard steering. That's it. See you can resell them to buy a Yoko. If you can't then use them and try at 14-15 PSI for next few drives with your newly adjusted drive style. If you still pop them out on every drive, I will keep increasing 1 PSI until you find a sweet spot, but Im sure they wont pop out at 15 PSI (most likely). P.S. And don't worry too much about babysitting, as we all love that challenge and helping each other like we mention its a teamsport and not glory for one.

You can find a plastic round cover and order it online that may take some time and dollars. OR Use our creative in-house genius @Shamil idea to put a masking tape on all lights before passing. It really worked. I fabricated a rexine cover for my both LED bars and still use them once in a year while passing.

@Sreenath Giridharan and @varunmehndiratta please sign in on any ONE drive until Wednesday, so that everyone gets a fair chance to have at least one drive per weekend. You can waitlist your name for second drive and on Wednesday morning, I will add you if there is any empty slots.

It is requirement for drive for safety.

Congratulations @Jeandre Bezuidenhout for reaching the Intermediate 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. INTERMEDIATE Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 10 drives are required within last 6 months for Intermediate promotion. (Drives can be a mix of Newbie, Fewbie (50%) and Fewbie plus, depending on your adaptability, learning progress and Marshal’s feedback) What you'll learn Basic GPS and navigational skills Basic tow rope and winch recoveries Extreme side sloping and long hill climb Tall dunes ridge riding and criss crossing Precise control over technical dunes Fast pace desert driving Skills required Adventurous and thrill seeker but in a safe manner Level headed under stressful situations Responsible, dependable and accountable Car Worthiness Capable 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle High profile tires Off-road gear required Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor, tool kit, rated recovery rope and 2 rated shackles, GPS. Drive teamwork Manage center forward position with Trip Lead’s permission Learn/assist recoveries under Trip Lead’s supervision Re-route convoy and coordination, when needed Learn to lead small portion of Intermediate drive under Marshal supervision Drive Joining Join Newbie, Fewbie, Intermediate and Exploration drives only Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Congratulations @Janarthan for reaching the Advance 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. ADVANCE Carnity Benefits Off-road Certification with rank and skills achieved Join any drive in “Manage” tab even when drive is full Carnity Contribution Committed to drive with Carnity off-road club only Lead/Support: 3 drives or more per month at least Forum contribution to earn Carnity points Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 10 drives are required for Advance promotion along with mandatory attendance to leaders lead drives. (Promotion will be based on Marshal / Crew feedback.) What you'll learn Advance GPS and navigational skills Route planning, back tracking, safe exits Technical and extreme recoveries Learn to lead on medium to tall dunes How to avoid or lead through technical dunes Fast pace extreme desert driving (optional) Skills required Meticulous planning and preparation Ready for new challenges or unexpected situations Leadership skills to always put the team before yourself Car Worthiness Capable 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle High profile tires Off-road gear required Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor, tool kit, rated recovery rope and 2 rated shackles, GPS, Floor jack and jack board, tire repair kit, tool box, tie-down straps, fluids. Drive teamwork Lead Fewbie or Intermediate drive under Marshal supervision Learn to scale drive level as per convoy response Support in training offroaders at all levels Drive Joining All Levels Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Congratulations @Jack Thomas 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 Basic self-recovery techniques Advance side sloping and hill climb Basic ridge riding and criss crossing Basic control over technical dunes Slightly faster pace desert driving 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

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 Levels) When: 27 Nov 2020, Friday. Meeting time: 6:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: - Tawi Nazwa Farm - https://goo.gl/maps/rkkmz9FmyFwSb1jc8 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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 10:00 AM End Point: 2nd Dec Cafeteria P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 15 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM. 1 Lead Marshal + 1-2 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. 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 EVENT

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 Levels) When: 27 Nov 2020, Friday. Meeting time: 02:30 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/BYd56qA2tCUPTSCy9 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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 06:30 PM End Point: Qudra Parking - Last Exit ADNOC LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 15 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM. 1 Lead Marshal + 1-2 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. 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 THE BELOW CALENDAR EVENT

Yes if its distraction to see that icon, then find the fuse in fuse diagram box and pull to see if it disable TPMS completely, although I doubt, but worth a shot 5 min DIY. More than the whiskey, I need a calorie burner, tbh. I mentioned I love doing the shoveling to justify my calorie intake (for JD), as I find shoveling is very good compound exercise.

I just got my Geolander 4th Set early this month. Using them since 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and couldn't be more happier. If you use your FJC lot on highway, then you can consider Michelin too, as they are super quiet on highway and reasonably good in sand BUT MINUS the rock and mountain driving capabilities. Yokohama Geolander are great all rounder. I have used their G012 (model) for first 3 sets and this time I got G015 as Yoko discontinued G012 and upgraded to G015.

Hi @Niki Patel it was nice meeting you yesterday and it was fun drive considering your very first off-road drive. For having a tire pop out there are multiple reasons responsible. Type of tire - Dunlop Grandtrek AT22 is mainly an on-road tires and not ideal for desert. I have been branded as king of pop out when I was driving my Land Cruiser with Dunlop Grandtrek. Every drive I used to have one or two pop out. Later on I changed to Michelin LTX and never had a pop out again. Deflation for road tires like dunlop grandtrek, bridgestone dueler and any other HT (Highway Tread) should not be lower than 14-15 PSI, as if you must have gone lower (by mistake, gauge error or leaking valve) it will result in pop out on smallest bump or sharp steering on high speed. For TPMS, don't bother much as of now, as if you are running on Grandtrek you might have pop out soon again, so drive for 4-5 drives and see if you have complete buy-in to this new hobby, then think about changing tires or adapting greater control with grandtrek. Once you do that, then you can get the TPMS sensor as with TPMS wheels, sensor breaking is quite common and replacing will be a bit of task and an extra expense always. For Traction, FJC comes with TC off button that I think (not sure completely) you need to either press and hold or press with key on/off @Ale Vallecchi can share the steps. This TC button disables partial traction interference and that should be again enough for newbie level drives. Then later on you can decide to install the kill switch (search and read here) or not with its pros and cons.

Just bring the tire deflator and a gauge, rest all can wait till next drive. Newbie drive: Radio, Shovel, Flag and Emergency kit is must.

For this Absolute Newbie drive its fine, but get them before the next drive as on Newbie drive: Radio, Shovel, Flag and Emergency kit is must.