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Although I'm very late to this party, it seems like Summit is a brother of SRT with such a huge wall-like front bumper lower hang with radar or camera's. Removing them and venturing in the desert when the car is new I wouldn't recommend firstly for the safety of your car and then secondly for not voiding the warranty. If Jeep hasn't put tow hook intentionally to tell you that don't take this Jeep for offroad as it's made for on-road comfort and luxury like SRT - Street Racing Tech and not offroad version. JGC has a trailhawk version that has a reasonable mix of both worlds and see if you can swap to that or ask the dealer to swap the front grill etc to Trailhawk without losing an arm or leg. The best option is to have a dedicated desert warrior under 20k like everyone said so that you can drive and enjoy peacefully and also cherish best of both the worlds.

I have just marked the simplest track to new year site so that people driving 4x4 can directly reach within 3 minutes without getting lost in bushes or small dunes. This track doesn't need deflation, engage on 4x4 and keep gas little high to traverse through. Meeting or starting point: 25.123616 55.427639 https://goo.gl/maps/sd2gzL5QZDK2 Party site: 25.124184 55.439590 https://goo.gl/maps/ArtXQWPxGs92 VIEW OF BURJ KHALIFA FROM NEY YEAR SITE VIEW OF DUBAI FESTIVAL CITY FROM NEY YEAR SITE VIEW OF GLOBAL VILLAGE FROM NEY YEAR SITE New year track.kmz New year track.gpx

Thanks Sri for the exciting video, but that level was fewbie to intermediate on that drive. @Faizan khan @jibransayed and @basharhafez this is a fewbie level drive, so you can join with any of the participant as a passenger or wait for next fewbie drive once you are upgraded to that level. If no fewbie joins in this drive, the level will be moved to Intermediate.......😍

Celebrate the New Year's Eve Party with style in an awesome and secluded venue in the nearby desert with the best music, food, and drinks to welcome 2019. This venue is the best positioned to view over 9 different fireworks from 8 PM - 1 PM without the crowded vicinity. Burj Khalifa: 18 kms Global Village: 15 kms - 7 fireworks with different countries New Year time 8 PM: China, 9 PM: Thailand, 10 PM: Bangladesh, 10:30 PM: India, 11 PM: Pakistan, 12 AM: UAE, 1 AM: Moscow Dubai Festival City: 13 Kms This spot will be accessible for all cars and 4x4 so that we can get the maximum families turn-out. This place will be set up with light, sound system and bonfire/bbq (in container/fire plate). Enclosed kid's play area (big camp) will be set up in advance so that families can enjoy and kids will also have some entertainment (of course under supervision). We will also have karaoke, so if anyone has flair for guitar or any musical instruments please bring it along on so we can have some live music through the night. Experienced offroaders can make their way to Party site anytime without deflating. For people coming in cars or non-4x4 SUV, pickup will be arranged from meeting point to the Party site. Due to roadblocks, diversions and traffic please start early if you plan to join, as no pickup will be made after 9:00 PM Entry is free for all Carnity members Bring your own food, drinks, wood, and beverages Bring your own camping chair, table, cooking or BBQ grill Get the best party music or music of your choice in flash drive, mobile or card Bring your kids toys, chair or gadgets. When: 31 December 2018, Monday Where: Dubai Outsource City First pickup time: 8.00 PM Last pickup time: 9.00 PM GPS Coordinate: Meeting point: 25.123616 55.427639 https://goo.gl/maps/sd2gzL5QZDK2 Party site: 25.124184 55.439590 https://goo.gl/maps/ArtXQWPxGs92 Level of drive: All level Type of Car: Any car or 4x4 is welcome Approximate Finish Time: 3-5 AM, 01 January 2019, Tuesday Please RSVP on below calendar:

Totally unwanted comment, even with lol Thanks @Barry for sharing this info on DSG autobox, so that many won't fall for it per their marketing campaign as a twin clutch bla bla god-like tech.

OMG, this could have been the worst disaster in summer with children and age-old diabetic patient without food and water. Of course, many people drive for few drives and think they can venture alone, of course, you can but mother nature always strikes when you are least prepared. Apart from navigational skills or software their both cars stuck and that reminds everyone to go in at least 3 or more cars and not alone or in 2 cars. Stuck tow rope between two vehicles is very common especially if you are not a seasoned offroader and plan your recovery without considering the downslope, vehicle weight, angle, and tug intensity. Slight correction from Khaleej Times statement, GPS signal was unavailable they might have meant that 4G or 3G was not there and that's why "online" GPS connection wasn't available. GPS signals are always working BEST in the desert and even if you have the most stupid offline phone app, you can make your way out without counting stars, sun, and moon in today's age. GPS signal gets lost in an area that is filled with skyscrapers like in Burj Khalifa area, but they never fail in desert or offroad. I have been driving offroad since Garmin brick GPS days that works perfectly fine, now phone apps like Motion X for iPhone and wikiloc for android have changed the face of offline navigation entirely. Secondly, every car, phone, most watches and offline google maps have a basic compass, so even if they have followed the qudra lake direction back with correct northing, they wouldn't have reached to Murquab that is way too far. Secondly, they could have gone on top of tall dune by foot and visually spot the road or street light and mark that direction in compass to follow. We see road lights from 15-20 kms very easily unless you are in Liwa, Sweihan or Wagan expansive desert. Kudos to Dubai Police for sending the helicopter for search and rescue in such situation.

After so many newbie and newbie+ level drives, let's have some moderately thrilling dune bashing for fewbie level, this area sand dunes are for fewbie - intermediate level only. So let's have a nice afternoon drive from Big red to Pink rock area beautiful rolling dunes. Plan to play all along the way, so we can enjoy for a couple of hours before it gets dark and then lay our spread near the pink rock area. When: 28 Dec July 2018 Meeting time: 01:00 PM, the convoy will move sharply at 01:15 PM Where: Big red - opposite bidayer shops GPSCoordinate: https://goo.gl/maps/opok7gqAtX82 Level of drive: Fewbie - Intermediate - Expert - Advance - (No newbie please) Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 10 inches of ground clearance What to bring along: Snacks - whatever you like with little extra to share, water, liquids, smiles, and courage. Approximate finish time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM RSVP the below calendar:

Thank God, Mitsubishi didn't put such stubborn tech in my model Pajero. My ABS and traction control only kicks in steep downhill and never bothered me while going uphill or spinning the tires. I think it's more of ASC - stability control that kills power than ABS. Good find @hossein and thanks for sharing the above video

After seeing so many drives with newbie and experience offroaders from other clubs and background ignoring the radio communication, ask me to write such a lengthy explanation. Your car fuel is less important than radio communication as if you don't have the fuel you will not move but still, you will be safe and alive, whereas if you cannot hear that critical advise on what's happening on other side and enter then you might lose your vehicle and even life. Your music, passengers chit chat, mobile calls, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and other social distraction can wait rather than missing important advice over the radio that tells you the plan of action to not get lost in the desert. Your food and water are less important even, as without food you can stay alive for 4-5 days and without water up to 12 hours, but without radio communication, you might not be able to return home safely. No excuses are acceptable for not using the radio and responding back in time: Oh I forgot the radio Oh I didn't charge Oh it's volume was turned down by accident Oh I changed the frequency Oh my passenger switched it off Oh I didn't realize it's this important ENOUGH OF EXCUSES for your own safety and safety for others, if you cannot process this simple device then you are not fit to be an offroader, at least NOT with Carnity Offroad Club. Safety is paramount here and members who cannot understand this basic requirement will be removed from the Carnity Offroad Club. Spare radio is available for absolute newbies only if you have done 1-2 drives, please get your radio. It just cost less than 200 dhs for years of fun and safety. This is the first thing that any offroader should buy, who wants to drive in a disciplined convoy with safety in mind.

Congratulations @Mick for reaching the fewbie level with Carnity Offroad club. Within last few newbies offroad drives you have shown tremendous progress and well deserve this new offroad rank. Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Fewbie: Number of drives 10 (16 regular drives) Level of drives Willingness to learn + Enthusiasm + Basic dune reading Off-road gear Flag, deflator, tire gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio, compressor (recommended) Drive teamwork Observe recovery from a safe distance and offer help when needed Drive posting/joining Join newbie and fewbie level of drives only Forum participation Active participation on forum. Share drive experience + feedback on forum and pictures in gallery Social media sharing & inviting friends & family to join offroad club is recommended for faster upgrades at all levels.

I totally agree @Mick, that everyone should enter desert with real men who understand this extreme adventure and behave in a responsible and civil manner than just being kiddish like immature boys.

It was a wonderful newbie+ drive and thanks Rahimdad for this great idea to throw newbies in some rough water and teach them swimming without the floaters - perfect example @skumar83 I have seen lot of new faces who were so confident in newbie tracks before were struggling on newbies+ level was there for a purpose to let them graduate the art of driving and learning their vehicle real capabilities. Some of the newbies have shown excellent learning curve and others have demonstrated that they have relevant previous experience based on which few promotions have been made today. Few others are almost close and maybe in the next couple of drives will be promoted shortly, once we all feel you are ready for the next level. I like to reiterate on the point that Rahimdad already mentions on "PATIENCE" that any offroad sport is an extreme adventure and if you cannot learn to be patient, tolerate and forgiving to others you can never learn real offroading. Offroading has no rules and laws, lanes and red lights, streetlight and signboard so one has to be very cautious and careful at every turn then being stupid and driving blind-folded. Secondly, we also need to learn to level up with each other while offroading so that we can learn together rather than running alone in a race. Thirdly, In this extreme sport, trust is everything that we extend to each other while venturing out and have that unsaid faith on each other capabilities and support so that we all can enjoy our weekend in a safe environment. Safety for yourself and for others is paramount and we will never compromise on that so that everyone can return home in one piece and in their own car after the weekend fun. I really appreciate a lot of you guys come from previous experience and didn't actually enjoyed yesterday drive with tons of refusals, but we all have learned the same way and I hope you continue to provide your support in the future to train others. This is how we all grow together and learn from each other at every stage of offroading.

If you cannot or don't want to do it yourself with a saw blade, then you can go to any denting painting shop and ask them to trim it with grinder more professionally, just mask the area as skumar mentioned.

Congratulations @Jocreative for reaching the fewbie level with Carnity Offroad club. Within last few newbies offroad drives you have shown tremendous progress and well deserve this new offroad rank. Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Fewbie: Number of drives 10 (16 regular drives) Level of drives Willingness to learn + Enthusiasm + Basic dune reading Off-road gear Flag, deflator, tire gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio, compressor (recommended) Drive teamwork Observe recovery from a safe distance and offer help when needed Drive posting/joining Join newbie and fewbie level of drives only Forum participation Active participation on forum. Share drive experience + feedback on forum and pictures in gallery Social media sharing & inviting friends & family to join offroad club is recommended for faster upgrades at all levels.

Congratulations @BIG T for reaching the fewbie level with Carnity Offroad club. Within last few newbies offroad drives you have shown tremendous progress and well deserve this new offroad rank. Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Fewbie: Number of drives 10 (16 regular drives) Level of drives Willingness to learn + Enthusiasm + Basic dune reading Off-road gear Flag, deflator, tire gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio, compressor (recommended) Drive teamwork Observe recovery from a safe distance and offer help when needed Drive posting/joining Join newbie and fewbie level of drives only Forum participation Active participation on forum. Share drive experience + feedback on forum and pictures in gallery Social media sharing & inviting friends & family to join offroad club is recommended for faster upgrades at all levels.

Congratulations @Rana for reaching the fewbie level with Carnity Offroad club. Within last few newbies offroad drives you have shown tremendous progress and well deserve this new offroad rank. Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Fewbie: Number of drives 10 (16 regular drives) Level of drives Willingness to learn + Enthusiasm + Basic dune reading Off-road gear Flag, deflator, tire gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio, compressor (recommended) Drive teamwork Observe recovery from a safe distance and offer help when needed Drive posting/joining Join newbie and fewbie level of drives only Forum participation Active participation on forum. Share drive experience + feedback on forum and pictures in gallery Social media sharing & inviting friends & family to join offroad club is recommended for faster upgrades at all levels.

Congratulations @Javier M for reaching the fewbie level with Carnity Offroad club. Within last few newbies offroad drives you have shown tremendous progress and well deserve this new offroad rank. Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Fewbie: Number of drives 10 (16 regular drives) Level of drives Willingness to learn + Enthusiasm + Basic dune reading Off-road gear Flag, deflator, tire gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio, compressor (recommended) Drive teamwork Observe recovery from a safe distance and offer help when needed Drive posting/joining Join newbie and fewbie level of drives only Forum participation Active participation on forum. Share drive experience + feedback on forum and pictures in gallery Social media sharing & inviting friends & family to join offroad club is recommended for faster upgrades at all levels.

With so many cars, I suggest distributing 1 passenger in each car so that they will enjoy the front view - as a first option

OK, bring some special Belgium chocolates then, not the one that is available in Dubai

Very valued points already mentioned, here is my take on such unique flip "ON THE CREST" that I have never seen before. His speed was way too fast to do the criss-cross on that ridge. Seems like experienced but a new driver with this much-lifted (8-10 inch) vehicle that is more prone to flips, or he may be new to sand entirely to judge the way how this tall ride react to such situations. He turned little early and sharply on the right side, instead, he should have gone a straight little bit, ride the ridge and gently steer right to do the transition from where earlier tracks have been shown. Even with the slightest lift before the flip, if he could have steer left immediately he could have avoided the flip and got stuck on the crest, with this much-lifted vehicle he could have self-recovered very easily. So getting stuck or refusal is way better than flip or a roll. While the flip was happening (00:03 - 00:06), he has left the gas and could have avoided this flip to a certain degree if he kept on flooring the pedal. He has given gas after the flip (00:06 - 00:08), pretty much useless in that angle.

Be 100% sure with fast track or other quick lube options that they use right grade and brand of oil, filter, and gasket instead of yes yes sir, no problem will cost you arm and leg after some time to change the whole transmission.

Excellent observation from a newbie perspective which shows your commitment to learning this sport with utmost safety. Totally impressed @Javier M, keep it up. Drifting downward and upward is not a good idea at all. On a flat ground, it's barely acceptable (borderline), if you know how to do it and do it within limits for just a little while. Drifting should be left for expert and professional drivers with proper safety gear, clothing, helmet, and roll cage installed vehicle on the race track or completely cordoned off area for the safety of others, and not in public desert playgrounds.

GOOD MAN That's how boys will grow into fine men