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Congratulations @Ben Williams 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 Basic 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 Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Congratulations @Issam Atra 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 Basic 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 Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Don't forget boys n gals, Seidam is holding the Desert Champion badge from last Desert Champion Trophy.

Congratulations @Rk ram for reaching the Fewbie Plus 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 PLUS Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 10 Fewbie drives are required within last 6 months for Fewbie Plus promotion. What you'll learn Advance dune and sand reading Advance recovery techniques Rocking and crawling to make path Learn to flatten/compact soft sand patch Self recovery from crest Advance side sloping and long hill climb Advance ridge riding and criss crossing Advance control over technical dunes Slightly faster pace desert driving FULLY control and avoid fishtailing Never fight or challenge gravity Skills required Enthusiastic and positive attitude Willingness to learn and help others Extremely attentive and focused while driving Car Worthiness Any 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle Bash plate and skid plate protected 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, Fewbie and Fewbie Plus drives Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Congratulations @Abhilash Kottakkal 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 Basic 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 Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

I even thought of color coding you guys, Ben Silver, Ben White but then you and Ben Williams have silver wranglers.

Please find your convoy number. We will use Radio Channel 4. @PETELCZYC PAJERO - luke @Dev_ @Srilakshman Karthikeyan @Issam Atra @Vishnu Ramankutty @Benjamin @Abhilash Kottakkal @Faraz94 @Haneef Thayyil @DTG @Islam Soliman @Ben Williams @Ben Lee @Mark D @Looper Gaurav Silver Pajero Luke PAJERO B/W Pajero Dev_ Toyota Sequaia Srilakshman Karthikeyan Brown Pajero Issam Atra Red Cherokee XJ Vishnu Ramankutty White Fortuner Benjamin Silver Wrangler Abhilash Kottakkal Montero Sport Faraz94 Grey Haval H9 Haneef Thayyil Patrol Y62 DTG White Pajero Islam Soliman Black Yukon Ben Williams 2005 Wrangler Ben Lee White Jeep JK Mark D Blue Raptor Looper Yellow Wrangler P.S. Nobody will use the word "Ben" or "Ben Wrangler" as we have 3 Ben Wranglers on one drive. I will let them decide what they like to call themselves for tomorrow's drive.

So now you know for sure that fully inflated tires are the actual root cause of the struggle and stressing the car unnecessarily in Low gear. The ideal mountain deflation is 20 - 25 PSI. In general, 25 PSI is perfect for loose gravel and 20 PSI when that loose gravel turn to fine gravel and slips your tires on every turn. A slightly more deflated tire will hold the traction better in those instances. However, if you go below 20 PSI then you risk getting tire cut with sharp rocks or angle, so always start with 25 PSI in HLC and work your way up in the mountain. In steeper climbs, when you feel that pressing too much throttle is not resulting in the same speed, then you can switch to LO gear for that struggling patch or incline and go back to HLC once done. Also, LO gear is very good for coming downhill as Gaurav Soni mentioned, that takes a lot of load from your brakes and does not eat the brake pad after one descent. The only catch is to keep your speed lower than 40 kmph in Low gear and you will be fine.

Hi @Dev_ welcome to the carnity off-road club. As you've moved into the RSVP list from Waitlist, I look forward to seeing you tomorrow. As it's your first time here, can you Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year. Do you have any prior off-road experience? If yes, pls share details. Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets. Advise if you don’t have a programable radio and safety flag. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

Hi Sultan, we do not refer any specific car businesses here to deter spam. You can find car businesses here: https://carnity.com/business_listing/ or google them. That's very strange. Pajero is Japanese and very similar to any other Nissan and Toyota. If you have BMW, Land Rover or Porsche then the above statement might justify in some cases, but not for Mitsubishi. I have had extensive experience in swapping and rebuilding the Pajero engines, happy to help with your specific questions and reasons to swap (most imp).

Nobody is god here, we just know a little bit more than others based on our failures and experiences. And we still learning from actual Gods of off-roading on what works and what doesn't. Remember liwa extreme recovery last year that tested everything we know and so many things we don't know? Thankfully we were blessed with amazing teamwork, that graced the whole experience.

Still, it's not advisable. While changing my radiator mechanical fan to an electric fan for a bigger radiator, I had a detailed discussion with few US experts. All said the same for stock (non-racing cars) thermostat is essential. For professional racing cars, they do remove the thermostat as the engine is managed by another more advanced controller which controls the engine jacket temperature based on several data points and open/close valves for optimum performance. But still, coolant gets separated and locked in the radiator for effective cooling, and coolant does get locked in the engine jacket for maximum heat absorption. The bottom line is the coolant that is free-flowing neither gets properly cooled nor absorbs the maximum heat of the engine.

Just to clarify, I totally agree with the above comment to use 4L on super steep climbs while keeping speed under 30-40 kmph max. Once done with the challenging steep climb, you should switch back to 4HLC for the rest of the mountain. 4L is your trump card and you should only use it when it's really needed. With an extended period of driving on 4L on sand or on the mountain, you will damage your transfer case soon.

I have no clue either. I said what I said as I myself doing Solar Park after a long gap of 6 months, so I genuinely don't know the latest terrain. Based on grassland or pristine sand, which sets my mood will see how it goes.

Hi @Ben Williams it all depends on the convoy response, terrain, and my mood to end at starting point or head towards the other side of the solar park or qudra lakes. However, it won't be far from the starting point (max 5-10km away), so you can always drop your friend back at the starting point.

Congratulations @FERNANDO SYRIO for reaching the Fewbie Plus 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 PLUS Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 10 Fewbie drives are required within last 6 months for Fewbie Plus promotion. What you'll learn Advance dune and sand reading Advance recovery techniques Rocking and crawling to make path Learn to flatten/compact soft sand patch Self recovery from crest Advance side sloping and long hill climb Advance ridge riding and criss crossing Advance control over technical dunes Slightly faster pace desert driving FULLY control and avoid fishtailing Never fight or challenge gravity Skills required Enthusiastic and positive attitude Willingness to learn and help others Extremely attentive and focused while driving Car Worthiness Any 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle Bash plate and skid plate protected 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, Fewbie and Fewbie Plus drives Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Congratulations @Mark B 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 Fewbie Plus drives are required within last 6 months for Intermediate promotion. 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 Clear radio communication skills Advance recovery skills Self recover from dune crest Soft sand recovery Pop-out fixing 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

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 Environmental Policy Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquette's Emergency details for all off-roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities First time with Carnity Off-road Club: Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year. Do you have any prior off-road experience? If yes, pls share details. Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets. Advise if you don’t have a programable radio and safety flag. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING DRIVE DETAILS Level: Absolute Newbie, Newbie and above When: 12 Aug 2023, Saturday Meeting time: 6:00 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/tBibWjnQ2z8zHCJj9 Approximate finish time: 10:00 AM approx 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 12 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 THE CALENDAR

Pearl white, anyday, personal choice though. Titanium grey is not bad either, look for ministers say as well to have all round happiness on board.

You are surely a wise guy, my friend. I had a similar conversation with my brother who wasn't understanding my language either.

Glad to read that you are quite clear with your off-road expectation, as many times people buy cars based on marketing brochure sand splashing images and then cry on the first off-road drive. Prado, LC, GX all three are amazing for 90% on-road and 10% off-road usage with bbq, camping level or newbie-level drives without any mods or tinkering with OEM reliability. I used to think the same that Toyota electronic suspension is bomb-proof unlike Land Rover but in the recent past I have seen on two different occasions, that GX fails to rise on off-road settings, so you do need thorough research, reading recalls/TSB if you plan to go that route.

Nice job, looks like all settled down after the 1K test. How about the front diff, have u found a way to lower it too? As in my Gen 2.5, if I lift more than 2 inches, my CV starts giving up.

I have written a similar one for finding the CID office (somewhere in ghusais) for getting permission for full color repaint back in 2017. But yours is a fantastic write-up with much more and newer details with updated contact, well done.

I know it sounds funny to change car buying ideas, but that's the number 1 reason to end up buying the wrong car or making a wrong choice in the end out of haste. Spend a day or two, to firm up yourself with what you really want + budget. Then hunt a specific car within that budget so you can "fairly" compare apples to apples and close a deal fast. Car buying is an emotional exercise so less emotions you add to the equation, the faster your logical brain can process.