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Yes you will get them on Absolute Newbie drive surely, as trip lead carry spare ones.

Thanks @Aisha S for highlight this. Its been fixed now on drive post and calendar, you can check again Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/ts6DHLks7YaSzo8L6 GPS Coordinate: 24°49'07.9"N 55°15'19.5"E

Please find your convoy positions for tomorrow drive: Gaurav Silver Pajero (Lead) Sunil Mathew Yellow Wrangler Alfred Alinazar Black Pajero Ishraque Ahammed Maroon Ford Explorer JamesThorn Black Lexus LX570 Mukundan Nair White Xterra (Center Support) Clau Co Land Cruiser GauravSoni Grey Pajero Jamil Abou Assali Grey Wrangler Wade Pat2 Black Land Cruiser (Sweep) @Sunil Mathew @Alfred Alinazar @Ishraque Ahammed @James Thorn @Clau Co @Mukundan Nair @Wade Pat2 @GauravSoni @Jamil Abou Assali NO FLAG = NO DRIVE NO RADIO = NO DRIVE We will be using Radio Chanel 3 - 446.056'25 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 3 - 446.056'25. 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

Thanks @Shehab Alawadhi for noticing and bringing this topic to the surface as I was completely swamped this week to make an announcement for this new feature. Big thanks goes to all the Carnity Team who who were behind the thought process and fine tuning it to the perfection. Second thanks to god send coder who could understand off-roaders language, as we were struggling behind this feature for over 6 months and just got lucky last month with this new programmer who can understand beyond 1010010101010.

Don't buy one until you see one or few in action in UAE sand regularly. Putting a legendary name plate (defender) doesn't really qualify for anything. Car makers using this technique of putting legendary 4x4 models plate on business suit models to target wider audience. We have seen loads of Nissan Patrol Y62, Land Rover Discovery bumpers getting sloshed on first dune, failing electronics preventing LO gear when you need the most, etc. FJC what you have is one of the best off-roader rolled off from the factory floor without the need of tinkering or risking anything. Just enjoy it.

Congratulations @Pierre de Maigret 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

Congratulations @TT_Dubai 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

Congratulations @Anish S for reaching the Expert 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. EXPERT - Carnity Exclusivity Carnity Benefits Off-road Certification with rank and skills achieved Full access to Carnity without any paid subscription 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 Expert promotion along with mandatory attendance to leaders lead drives. (Promotion will be based on Marshal / Crew feedback.) What you'll learn Navigating with or without GPS on the fly Trip planning, safety exits and recce skills Basic firefighting and first aid techniques Basic knowledge of car and overheating issues Minimal response to vehicle breakdown and accidents Skills required Resilient, calculative and rational thinker Self-reliance, positive attitude and forward thinking Kind, selfless and considerate to other’s concerns 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 with Marshal permission Inspect vehicle for safety before the off-road drive Support Marshal to learn 1:1 Desert Driving Course 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

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 Level) Meeting time: 5:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/VTtYtzketZS8yTgf6 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: 09:00 AM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 12 cars maximum. 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. Members that do not confirm the terms of the COVID requirements will be removed from the RSVP list. 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

@Lawrence_Chehimi listening to tire shop is not very advisable as they will only push the tire with max margin. You should watch the real winner by seeing how many offroaders in carnity and other clubs, in parking lot drive and swear by geo. I'm using them since 2012 after trying grandtrek, bridgestone, cooper ATR and STT, BFG, LTX etc. @Wade Pat2 from quick online look this new LTX Force looks like another future winner tbh as it has some off-road tread to get you through self recovery and moderate wadi trails. Go for it, as you can never go wrong with Michelin.

Any tire can pop-out when over-deflated (leaking valve), hard hit while turning, etc. I'm using G015 since Nov 2020 and so far no pop-out. I always deflate to 10-11 PSI. BFG are the heaviest tire money can buy and will limit sand off-roading climbs "SUBSTANTIALLY", super bad on gas mileage, but they rock on mountains, self-recovery and of course looks.

I have had experience with Michelin LTX (not the force - newer version) and Geolander extensively. I totally agree Michelin makes the best tires and though they are slightly pricey, but they will outlast as well. Michelin LTX are great for road and awesome for sand off-roading as they are lighter and smoother, BUT they aren't good for self-recovery while sand off-roading and they are too soft for wadi and mountain and you will slit the sidewall easily in the mountains. Geolander on the other hand are the lightest AT tires that work wonder in sand (driving and self-recovery), reasonably good and safe for mountains and reasonably acceptable for road comfort and noise.

Million dollar advise. Time spent in searching is better than time and money spending in fixing.

In simple words: Move away and find another deal. Here are the red flag that I observe: Radiator change - points to either accident or hardcore off-road or defer maintenance. Either case you shouldn't buy lemon, as when radiator bursted or leaking you don't know how long car has been overheated. It take 1 time full red-zone needle to leak the head gasket and you will be ending fixing that or changing engine as a worst case scenario. 1 month old and selling - he must have got the lemon from previous owner and it must be overheating while off-road so he wanna get rid of it too. Off-road Xterra has bilstein shock and they are in silver color (I guess), google it surely with VIN number. If you seeing yellow shocks means 100% its being heavily off-road in previous life, so move away. In my view buying road driven Xterra with FSH from dealer is FAR better than off-road version. If you can buy offroad version with no traces of off-road or mild off-road then you are lucky.

My take: Whichever you love the most due to emotional value, attachment and bigger smile - Keep that one. If both are same - then H2 - ANYDAY.

Love to see your assumptions in actions. I was just trying to share my own experience from the past and of course you should try your own ideas as with times many things, specs, and limitation changes. Go for it. Bigger tire will surely adds to better ground clearance to enhance approach angle and speed so you can attack Faya at 60 kmph than 40 kmph. Btw all these advises I purely shared out of my personal experience and frustration and have no relevance to Carnity offroad structure requirements, where extreme drives are marked as optional. You can still become an expert or even marshal with same LC100 and stock size tires as car is just 25% of the overall equation. Just clarifying.

Re-gearing is a performance mod and not a power mod. You won't have more wheel powers with re-gearing but make a best use of existing wheel power. LC100 is inherently underpowered for long hill climb (I suffered for 2 years), and adding 15 kgs more per wheel will seriously limit your long hill climb even after the re-gearing. Jeepers get away with re-gearing to a greater extent as stock wrangler runs in 130-140 hp/ton bracket vs LC100 90-100 hp/ton.

Good luck for hill climbs now with almost 33 inch tires, unless you have done some good power mods.

Very well said @Arman but sadly people after spending 2600 instead of 160 don't tend to share their story and learning like yours. Either they are too busy / rich / afraid to tell the saga. Here's the section you can use: https://carnity.com/forums/forum/268-offroad-mods-diy

EID MUBARAK to everyone.

My best 3 clicks are in gallery. https://carnity.com/gallery/category/747-lens-lovers-photography-meet-dubai-11-may-2021 Appreciate if everyone can upload pics and add details of exposure, iso and F-speed to help understand astrophotography more.

Thanks @Mikhail Lukichev and @Frederic for this super informative and educating session for astro photography. Thanks for sparing your time to share the knowledge and work arounds with everyone. I can't wait to shoot more as I'm getting used to of using my camera in M mode - after 10 years same like Brette. Next stop........Moon shot......?