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Congratulations @Junaid120120 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

On second thought, please share the picture of the sidewall puncture. If it's less than quarter of an inch or just a hole, my above suggestions can work. If it's a big slit then no.

Yes you can put tube tire as spare until you source the new replacement. Tube tire will also work for offroading but just enough to let you exit from the drive in case you have another tire issue. You cant deflate tube tire so low as we do to normal AT tires and that's why tire shop was reluctant. But you can safely deflate to 20 psi just enough to let you exit. Many farm guys run pickup with tube tires to extract the last juice of tire life, but they mainly drive on track and not below 20 psi.

Make a rexin cover and cover the light including the side brackets then there will be no noise (whistle) and plus you will need that cover for RTA passing anyways. Any upholstery shop can fabricate custom size cover in 30 mins for 50 dhs.

@Goutam, @Watteau, @Junaid120120, @Jasim Khumi, @Pacific, @GD27 Requesting all waitlist members to consider joining other drives if it suit your level and timing, please. Abu Dhabi is just an hour away and with drive-in covid test its a literally 5 min task - without any appointment. AM - Sweihan (Abu Dhabi) - Fewbie - 7 Spaces Available PM - Solar Park (Dubai) - Fewbie Plus - 4 Spaces Available AM - Al Khatim (Abu Dhabi) - Newbie - 4 Spaces Available

Requesting all waitlist members to consider joining other drives if it suit your level and timing, please. Abu Dhabi is just an hour away and with drive-in covid test its a literally 5 min task - without any appointment. AM - Sweihan (Abu Dhabi) - Fewbie - 7 Spaces Available PM - Solar Park (Dubai) - Fewbie Plus - 4 Spaces Available AM - Al Khatim (Abu Dhabi) - Newbie - 4 Spaces Available

@Santhosh kumar Rajasekaran, @syed salman raza, @Trekado, @Jasim Khumi, @Pacific, @Imran Chaudhry @Yahya Munir, @Salty3Arab Requesting all waitlist members to consider joining other drives if it suit your level and timing, please. Abu Dhabi is just an hour away and with drive-in covid test its a literally 5 min task - without any appointment. AM - Sweihan (Abu Dhabi) - Fewbie - 7 Spaces Available PM - Solar Park (Dubai) - Fewbie Plus - 4 Spaces Available AM - Al Khatim (Abu Dhabi) - Newbie - 4 Spaces Available

@Hassan Almousa, @Pacific, @sherzing, @Yahya Munir, @Salty3Arab, @Jasim Khumi Requesting all waitlist members to consider joining other drives if it suit your level and timing, please. Abu Dhabi is just an hour away and with drive-in covid test its a literally 5 min task - without any appointment. AM - Sweihan (Abu Dhabi) - Fewbie - 7 Spaces Available PM - Solar Park (Dubai) - Fewbie Plus - 4 Spaces Available AM - Al Khatim (Abu Dhabi) - Newbie - 4 Spaces Available

Rear differential lock is always an added and expensive feature in all model of cars, so I highly doubt it can be ever become a standard feature, worth double checking it before buying. Also central differential is pretty much standard feature in most cars, which automatically get engage when you shift to LO gear. Central differential lock split fix power of 50:50 on front and rear wheels. Rear differential lock will further split 25:25 power on rear left and rear right wheels to help you get unstuck when your 3 wheels are stuck even. I have had Patrol GL swb model and I didnt had rear differential lock.

Time to train sales guy then, to read the website. For a moment I thought it could be new (nightmare) change to have super safari without RD, but then Nissan Dubai website shows that Super Safari has a rear differential lock. https://en.nissan-dubai.com/vehicles/new/patrol-safari/super-safari.html

Now with little more clarity it makes more sense to loose tiny bit of comfort to bet on proven model within affordable option. Try to stick to super safari model than safari as it comes with rear diff-lock that is quiet a blessing to get unstuck.

If it's your absolutely first time in sand, then we highly recommend to drive alone to avoid any distractions. From second drive onward you are fine to join with friends and family.

What a nice capture @Asif Hussain, beautiful video of awesome trip.

You can transfer your previous off-road experience in three steps. Join the "Newbie" drive for the first time with Carnity off-road club (Mandatory). Do the self declaration on the drive post with the area and number of drives you have done in the past. Trip lead & support will gauge your driving skills and then you can apply for your Fewbie promotion. Please go through Carnity Off-road Structure to understand all off-road ranks we have. P.S1. This only works ONE-TIME when you join Carnity and not thereafter. P.S2. This only work from Newbie - Fewbie promotions only.

Congratulations @DANIEL NOGUEIRA 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

Hi Roy, welcome to Carnity and it seems you have made some very good research in finding clear winner. Also your specific need is super clear to guide you in the right direction, so that you can enjoy the UAE desert with safety and confidence. I would rate your choices as per below order: Toyota Land Cruiser - 5.7L, V8 (Powerful, comfy and super reliable) Toyota Land Cruiser - 4.6L, V8 (Reasonably powerful, comfy and super reliable) Other choices that I am not favoring with the reasons below: Toyota Land Cruiser - 4L, V6 (Slight underpower for sand considering the weight) Nissan Safari/ super safari - 4.8L V6 (Not as comfy as above LC or Y62 for family, but very capable). Nissan Patrol LE - 5.6L, V8 (Older shape till 2019 has some bumpers and electronic failing issue in sand when you needed the most like diff-lock, LO gear etc. @Lorenzo Candelpergher can comment more if he recommends 2020 shape as he drives one). @Probir Mukherjee @bassel el rafei @Nithin Vaidir can you share your experience with LC so far with regular desert drives?

Congratulations @Gavin Hill 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

BF Goodrich KO2 are 10 ply sidewall that will barely pop-out ever. You can deflate them at 12 PSI and drive for few drives to test. If you have continuous pop-out on every drive based on your drive style, then get these bead lock or else I am 90% certain you won't pop-out BFG at 12 PSI - EVER. Unless you make a planned jump (as advertised) or unfortunate accident.

Congratulations @Kamal Fayad 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

Hi @Zed welcome back and I have had same LC100, 2005 model but V6 from 2006 - 2008. V8 is an inch better in power but heavier too so it equates to same characteristics overall. LC100 is inherently big boat and slightly underpowered 4x4 tbh for the things that you wish to do at higher levels, BUT it's a beautiful, comfortable, safe and reliable 4x4 that can go for years and years taking regular off-road abuse. If I am in your place, Ill check all fluids level, belts, leaks etc. and straight take it to Newbie drive to see how in complete stock state it behaves and what all concerns I may have. You can join @Chaitanya D Sweihan this Friday to test it: For your mod list here are my order after you test drives on few drives of course: A. Tires, if yours is still on Dunlop Grandtrek then don't deflate below 14 PSI. And change to Yokohama Geolander as soon as you can. Kumho Road Venture are good too but Geo's are the best. I have used 3 sets since 2012 and they are simply amazing. B. Your LC100 already has a thin 2 mm curved bash plate and that should be enough for now, when you start bending that, you should consider replacing with 6-8 mm thick bash plate. I have used in my Pajero factory 2 mm curved plate for 10+ years and it work great and at every oil change mechanic can hammer little bit. Idea is lighter the better and why 2 mm curved with waves design deliver lot of rigidity, almost equal to 6-8 mm flat metal plate. Heavier plate will add more weight on the nose of your car and restrict your climb capabilities in already underpower vehicle. C. Bead lock, not needed until you reach to a rally stage driving speed at 8-10 PSI. For normal weekend toy, they are overkill. I have had plenty of pop outs on my LC100 with Dunlop Grandtrek and named as a king of pop-out. Changed to Michelin LTX for road comfort and pop out was a history. In my current Pajero I have had 4-5 pop out in 10+ years and all because of accidental bumps hitting on bushes with a jump. D. Lift for 2 inch is good and safe but once you are 100% convince that you want to keep this car for long and this car can make you happy for long. You will probably understand this after 2-3 months of driving.

Congratulations @marks 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 @Nabil Bishara 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 @Tamas Hoffmann 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