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  1. Flip open the cover and replace the bulb with LED. It makes a big difference
  2. I know what you are thinking: best power-to-weight ratio (real big secret for winning off-road toy). I noticed that too 254 hp (most in all 5 cars) and kerb weight of 1869 kgs, make it 135 hp/ton.
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    DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie and above When: 11 February 2024, Sunday Meeting time: 07:00 - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/khH7pHF3DipEsapN9 Approximate finish time: 11:00 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, Tow Rope, 2 Shackles and fire extinguisher.
  4. DRIVE DESCRIPTION Welcome to Carnity off road club Fewbie drive, meeting and ending at Lisalli meeting point, please ensure your off-road gear is as per your rank and you bring lots of enthusiasm with you as this drive will also include a couple of stops for additional theory and visualization of driving Techniques in the sand. 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 DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie and above When: 11 February 2024, Sunday Meeting time: 07:00 - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/khH7pHF3DipEsapN9 Approximate finish time: 11:00 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, Tow Rope, 2 Shackles and fire extinguisher. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 12 PM. Please withdraw your RSVP, if you find you are unable to join, so your spot can be taken by others in the waitlist. If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, if an RSVP attendee removes themselves, you will be moved from the waitlist to the RSVP list as an attendee. A convoy list will be sent out the day prior to the drive. Latecomers will be returned back - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned back - Without any exceptions. Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month. PLEASE RSVP ON BELOW CALENDAR
  5. Depending on the extent of damage to the existing engine your cousin can estimate the price of rebuilding (best solution, if this car is low mileage). It can vary from 3k - 15k depending on how severe the damage is. Go with any builder (your cousin or outside) who gives a warranty of rebuilding in writing on the invoice go with them. You should at least get 15-20k km or 6 months of warranty or else you are talking to a shoddy workshop who might laugh at you. Feel free to walk away, you will be happy in the long run. You can swap with a used engine too, provided you get one from half-cut with an odometer so you know it's really low mileage and not clocked 300k (end of life).
  6. Simon, your observation is spot on, and it's gratifying to witness this realization so swiftly. The immense satisfaction and joy you experience will propel your growth in off-roading endlessly.
  7. Totally agree, but the image showing mods seems weathered, so must be used for at least 2-3 seasons, if not more.
  8. Get the chassis measured Check for rollover signs Get few quotes from diff insurance companies with car VIN to make sure car is not written off in past. With such high quality mods, person would only sell if its wrecked or moving on to bigger animal. Thorough unbiased Inspection can answer those very well in few minutes, including excessive engine mods that could jeopardize engine longevity. Which nationality is the previous owner, as lot depends on that when it comes to used cars previous maintenance and upkeep vs abuse till last breath.
  9. All I can say, is it's my heartthrob. This will be the first choice when I have enough money to buy a second off-road toy. I almost bought one in 2009 with ready cash in my pocket (used one) and the guy flipped on the way to the registration center. It took me 6 months to scout a clean one. So buying a new one is better, as most used ones are not in good shape. In those days, the dated interior was a bit turn-off, but now Toyota has caught up on that front very well. But, still don't expect to compare to FJC and Prado's interior and comfort. Second, is leaf spring rear design is a bit squeaky and bouncy in off-road, no cure, you will just get used to it over time. The best is 1GR-FE engine is bulletproof on reliability and longevity, and 230 hp can be scaled to 300+ with factory turbo, supplied and installed by Toyota. Look for Dynatrade (parallel import from Oman) pricing, as in those days Al Futtaim was 150 and Dynatrade offered me 130. Good luck with all the research.
  10. Congratulations @Shaun J 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
  11. Congratulations @Abdullah N 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
  12. Congratulations @Simon D for reaching the Expert Level with Carnity Offroad Club. Looking forward to seeing you grow 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 This level will be the most essential in your off-road development as you will start leading and managing drives independently with the support of other senior advisors. And also you will help in developing new advisors to pass on the knowledge, experience, and skills for managing adventurous yet safer off-road drives. The expert level will offer you continuous improvement in your overall development by alternating between the lead and supporting the drive every week. This way, you will still learn and advance your knowledge by supporting other trip leads in different terrain to understand the complexity and challenges involved and practicing independent lead and convoy management. Carnity Benefits Full access to Carnity without any paid subscription. Join any drive in the “Manage” tab. Carnity Contribution Committed to driving with Carnity off-road club only. Lead a minimum of 6 weekend drives per quarter (3 months). Forum contribution to earn Carnity points. What you'll learn Navigating with or without GPS on the fly. Trip planning, safety exits, and recce skills. Response to vehicle breakdown and accidents. Skills required A resilient, calculative, and rational thinker. Self-reliance, positive attitude, and forward-thinking. Kind, selfless, and considerate of others’ concerns. Car Worthiness Capable 4x4 vehicle with a 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, toolbox, tie-down straps, fluids. Drive teamwork Lead Fewbie, Fewbie Plus, Intermediate, or Extreme drives. Inspect the vehicle for safety before the off-road drive. Support all other level drives, proactively. Drive Joining All Levels. Forum participation Active participation in the forum. Share drive experience + feedback. Share drive pictures in the gallery. Post trip report after the drive.
  13. @Vipin M and @Raxas as I see it's your first time with Carnity Offroad Club, please answer the below queries: 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. Confirm you have a deflator and compressor to deflate and inflate your tires. Advise if you don’t have a programable radio and safety flag. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING - Please confirm
  14. Please find the convoy number for both convoys. @Salim Akhtar @Vipin M @TIMMY @Wilfredo Perez @monkeywrench @Fabien Monleau @GS periwal @GabrielH @Nicolò @Sunil Mathew Radio Channel: 4 Gaurav Silver Pajero Crew Salim Akhtar 2017 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.5 LWB Intermediate Vipin M 2022 Nissan Super Safari Black Newbie TIMMY Ford Expedition timberline 2022 Newbie Wilfredo Perez TOYOTA PRADO 2015 Newbie monkeywrench 2015 Fortuner V6 Newbie Fabien Monleau Toyota Land Cruiser 76 series Support Team GS periwal 2022, GXR, Toyota Prado, Blue Newbie GabrielH 2007 Pajero SWB Newbie Nicolò 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Newbie Sunil Mathew 2014 Fortuner 4.0 V6 White Support Team @Davie Chase @Aser @Prithvi Raj @Hani Howeedy @Shaun J @Abdul Hannan @Rob S @Sandeep Nayar @Soufiane @Abdullah N @Harshal @Simon D Radio Channel: 8 Davie Chase Red Jeep Rubicon Expert Aser 2018 Wrangler - 4 door - black Fewbie Prithvi Raj 2017 - Pajero GLS 3.5 - White Newbie Hani Howeedy 2015 GMC sierra denali Newbie Shaun J 2022 Toyota FJ Cruiser - Blue Newbie Abdul Hannan 2013 Toyota FJ cruiser Newbie Rob S FJ Cruiser Support Team Sandeep Nayar 2021 Totoyta FJ Cruiser - White Newbie Soufiane 2017 Wrangler JK - White Newbie Abdullah N 2012, Nissan, Patrol, GCC, White Newbie Harshal 2020 Tundra TRD, Army green Fewbie Plus Simon D Pajero LWB 2011 3.8l, Grey Advisor
  15. You can use any of these formats, if you using non-google GPS 24.803868, 55.586294 24°48'13.9"N 55°35'10.6"E RH3P+GGR Murqquab, Dubai
  16. Make sure you know how to fully disable side airbag, traction and brake assist function, as I had same on one of Masterclass and brake assist function interference was horrendous.
  17. @monkeywrench @Wilfredo Perez and @TIMMY as I see it's your first time with Carnity Offroad Club, please answer the below queries: 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. Confirm you have a deflator and compressor to deflate and inflate your tires. Advise if you don’t have a programable radio and safety flag. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING - Please confirm
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