Gaurav

Thanks, everyone for your wholehearted support and participation in an epic Grand Iftar drive, which was much awaited after 2 years of covid gap. It was very nice to put faces to names and car pics we see in the gallery every week and an awesome outing with the whole family where kids and wifey's also enjoyed and relaxed with pleasant evening weather. Special thanks to all Advisors, Support, and Team carnity to help plan and execute all the arrangements to secure the best location to enjoy the hill-climb show and rev battle throughout the evening. Many thanks, everyone for sharing your special delicacies and sweets with utmost love and respect, that for the next Grand Iftar, I will fast for two days.

Most welcome

Me and Sri are bringing our little monkeys too, Im also carrying the sand toys and gliders for them.

Please find an updated convoy numbering. And please follow the convoy order at the meeting point, as per the below pic, and line up accordingly. @Frederic @topgear @fayez @Ajay Kakkar @Amit Mathu @Elsinno @Shanky Ochani @Shama Zamora @James Lovell @Sita Sharma @Beide Worku Convoy 1 - Radio Channel 6 - 446.131'25 Frederic - Green Isuzu Trooper topgear - FJ Cruiser fayez - Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Grey Ajay Kakkar - Pajero LWB Grey Amit Mathu - Nissan Patrol 4 Door White Elsinno - Ford raptor Gaurav - Pajero SWB Silver 99 Shanky Ochani - Pajero SWB Black Shama Zamora - Jeep Wrangler SWB Red James Lovell - Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Silver Sita Sharma - Jeep Wrangler SWB Yellow Beide Worku - Ford F150 Blue @Asif Hussain @Salim Akhtar @Savio Fernandes @Mohammed Yazir Thattarathil @Amr Paple @Abed M @Srikumar @pramod @Ashutosh Garg @Sunny84 @Quresh Pajero @Ahmad Shaker Convoy 2 - Radio Channel 7 - 446.156'25 Asif Hussain - White Nissan Xterra Salim Akhtar - 2017 Pajero Savio Fernandes - Nissan Patrol Y62 Mohammed Yazir Thattarathil - SWB Pajero Amr Paple - White Xterra Abed M - Red Jeep Cherokee XJ Srikumar - Green Jeep Cherokee XJ pramod - White Land Cruiser Ashutosh Garg - Silver Xterra Sunny84 - Grey Pajero Quresh Pajero - White Pajero Ahmad Shaker - Grey & White FJC @M.Seidam @Abdul Basit Khan @BHANU PRAKASH VISHWANATH @paolo dassi @Vishal Nair @Tom V @Shaaz Sha @Amr Aydin @Krishna R @Mahmoud Taha @Harshal @Danish Mohammad Convoy 3 - Radio Channel 8 - 446.181'25 M.Seidam - White Nissan Xterra with Black Star Abdul Basit Khan - Blue Xterra BHANU PRAKASH VISHWANATH - Pajero paolo dassi - Pajero Vishal Nair - Pajero Tom V - Xterra Shaaz Sha - Xterra Fauzia - Pajero Amr Aydin - Green Wrangler Krishna R - Infiniti QX56 Mahmoud Taha - White Xterra Harshal - Green Tundra Danish Mohammad - White SWB Pajero @Hisham Masaad @Mohamad Anwer @Felix Obst @AlexM @Thomas Varghese @ASAD. @imranaasghar81 @Rizwanm2 Convoy 4 - Radio Channel 9 - 446.206'25 Hisham Masaad - Black FJ Cruiser Mohamad Anwer - Beige LC70 Felix Obst - White Wrangler AlexM - Green Rubicon Thomas Varghese - White Xterra ASAD. - White Prado imranaasghar81 - White FJC Rizwanm2 - White Xterra

WOW, that's so nice to hear that. Well done @Hisham Masaad

Please find the final plan and convoy list for tomorrow's EPIC Grand Iftar Drive. We will be having 4 convoys and the core objective of all convoys is to reach Iftar Bowl as soon as possible to secure an area where we can accommodate 50+ cars in any square or rectangle formation. Once all 4 convoys are there, then anyone (Fewbie and above) is free to play at the Iftar bowl by informing their respective trip leads. While arriving at the meeting point, look for your trip lead car and park behind his car/convoy and start deflating to 14 PSI for HT tires and 12 PSI for Off-road tires. Few important things to adhere to: Everyone in your car needs to wear a seatbelt, including kids and babies. After reaching the Iftar bowl, adhere to trip lead and support team guidance over walkie-talkie radio to park your car, precisely. While parking your car keep 1 car gap in between (not too far and not too tight) depending on how much space is available for us. After parking you can place your mats or chair and tables in front of your cars and join the setting with the neighboring car as per the below tentative plan. Bring food and drinks for yourself and a little bit extra to share, not too much. If you plan to leave your parking then make sure to leave a chair or mat in your parking spot to secure it. Be gentle (no sand splashing) and respectful (no eating and drinking in the open) to everyone around. The whole area will be too crowded and filled with cross-tracks, so if you stay in one place and use this time to interact with other off-roaders will be nice and highly recommended. Exit Planning 7:30 PM - M.Seidam (+971 55 4045278) will leave first and use channel 8 - 446.181'25 so if anyone wants to leave early, please inform him in advance, so that he can plan his convoy. 8:00 PM - Asif Hussain (+971 50 6990411) will leave second and use channel 7 - 446.156'25. Rest all 4 convoys will leave at 8:30 PM and will use the same respective channels. Srikumar will replace Asif Hussain and will lead the convoy 2 out using the same frequency assigned below. Shaaz will replace M.Seidam and will lead the convoy 3 out using the same frequency assigned below. @Frederic @topgear @fayez @Ajay Kakkar @Amit Mathu @Elsinno @Shanky Ochani @Shama Zamora @James Lovell @Sita Sharma @Beide Worku Convoy 1 - Radio Channel 6 - 446.131'25 Frederic - Green Isuzu Trooper topgear - FJ Cruiser fayez - Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Grey Ajay Kakkar - Pajero LWB Grey Amit Mathu - Nissan Patrol 4 Door White Elsinno - Ford raptor Gaurav - Pajero SWB Silver 99 Shanky Ochani - Pajero SWB Black Shama Zamora - Jeep Wrangler SWB Red James Lovell - Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Silver Sita Sharma - Jeep Wrangler SWB Yellow Beide Worku - Ford F150 Blue @Asif Hussain @Salim Akhtar @Savio Fernandes @Mohammed Yazir Thattarathil @Amr Paple @Abed M @Srikumar @pramod @Ashutosh Garg @Sunny84 @Quresh Pajero @Ahmad Shaker Convoy 2 - Radio Channel 7 - 446.156'25 Asif Hussain - White Nissan Xterra Salim Akhtar - 2017 Pajero Savio Fernandes - Nissan Patrol Y62 Mohammed Yazir Thattarathil - SWB Pajero Amr Paple - White Xterra Abed M - Red Jeep Cherokee XJ Srikumar - Green Jeep Cherokee XJ pramod - White Land Cruiser Ashutosh Garg - Silver Xterra Sunny84 - Grey Pajero Quresh Pajero - White Pajero Ahmad Shaker - Grey & White FJC @M.Seidam @Abdul Basit Khan @BHANU PRAKASH VISHWANATH @paolo dassi @Vishal Nair @Tom V @Shaaz Sha @Amr Aydin @Krishna R @Mahmoud Taha @Harshal @Danish Mohammad Convoy 3 - Radio Channel 8 - 446.181'25 M.Seidam - White Nissan Xterra with Black Star Abdul Basit Khan - Blue Xterra BHANU PRAKASH VISHWANATH - Pajero paolo dassi - Pajero Vishal Nair - Pajero Tom V - Xterra Shaaz Sha - Xterra Fauzia - Pajero Amr Aydin - Green Wrangler Krishna R - Infiniti QX56 Mahmoud Taha - White Xterra Harshal - Green Tundra Danish Mohammad - White SWB Pajero @Hisham Masaad @Mohamad Anwer @Felix Obst @AlexM @Thomas Varghese @ASAD. @imranaasghar81 @Rizwanm2 Convoy 4 - Radio Channel 9 - 446.206'25 Hisham Masaad - Black FJ Cruiser Mohamad Anwer - Beige LC70 Felix Obst - White Wrangler AlexM - Green Rubicon Thomas Varghese - White Xterra ASAD. - White Prado imranaasghar81 - White FJC Rizwanm2 - White Xterra

Hi @fayez @Ajay Kakkar and @Amit Mathu Please watch the below video without any distraction. Also please make sure that if you are bringing kids then they should be safely strapped on their age-specific kid's seat or baby seats. Without everyone being strapped in your car, no one is allowed to drive. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

Congratulations @Yerem Davtyan 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 @Yaseen87 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

Me too, please @munkybizness

Yes absolutely, @M.Seidam will be leaving early after Iftar, so the first batch of cars can follow him to the tarmac. I wouldn't recommend anyone leaving by themselves at night. We will plan several exit options at different timing and assign the radio channel so that everyone can coordinate whenever they wish to leave.

@fayez @Ajay Kakkar and @Amit Mathu welcome to carnity, being a first time with carnity, please remember to carry your own deflator, tire pressure gauge, and compressor to inflate after the drive, which is a must for everyone. Please share your off-road driving experience if you have so that I can plan your convoy position accordingly. Also note, that this Grand Iftar Drive is an exceptional drive (more of a get-together) which means you still need to join next week's Absolute Newbie drive to get the full orientation for off-roading and driving in the sand. After completing the absolute newbie drive you can join any newbie drive thereafter.

Congratulations @Felix Obst 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 D 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

That's indeed very conservatively boosted to less than half a bar unlike hooligans here touch 2-3 bars and shorten the engine's usable life to max 1-2 years. Good decision. Now the next big challenge for you and your tuner is to use the perfectly tuned maps for off-road use to make this beast a real climber than a dragster. Faya climb in Sharjah or Y60 hill in Quaa will be your best friend for the next few drives. I would love to see this LC100 climbing Faya from the right side (most difficult). My limited experience with Cayenne Turbo (450 hp) in dunes wasn't great as the turbo kicks in at the wrong times in spite of having a twin-turbo that supposes to fill the turbo lag. Second, with the Range Rover supercharged (510 hp) experienced the same results as those cars were tuned for road and not for off-road use and I didn't intend to tinker with the tuning for my daily driver. Good luck and lots of prayer for stock internals and other ancillary parts.

Congrats buddy, sounds sweet. That's a very big gain from 235 to 400, what other magic you did under the hood? How much boost? Engine internal or any other parts upgrade to withstand 400?

Welcome to Grand Iftar Drive - It's once in a year opportunity for all off-roaders in UAE to meet and sit in one place to enjoy Grand Iftar together. It's being held in coordination with most off-road clubs and approx. 400-500 off-road cars show up every year at Iftar bowl near Tawi Rifadah in the Bidayar area. Iftar bowl, got its name because long ago (till 2008) all off-roaders use to park inside the iftar bowl and break their fast, but with today's growing numbers everyone parks outside the bowl, but in a closer vicinity. Whether you are fasting or not, it's a must-drive to attend to watch the union of off-roaders and witness the love and respect that everyone shares in this small world of off-roading in UAE. Please feel free to join us with your friends and family with your Iftari & a little extra to share with others. Please do not litter as kills beautiful wildlife, so please carry enough garbage liners to pack the trash. Drive Details Level: ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME When: 16 April 2022, Saturday Meeting time: 4:30 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/oKKoJgPeaPdQVJsD7 Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance. What to bring along: Iftar food and drinks for yourself and a little extra to share, camping chairs, mat, etc. Approximate finish time: 9:00 PM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. UNLIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: PLEASE RSVP ON THE BELOW CALENDAR EVENT

@Andrei S @pramod @Yerem Davtyan Please join the newbie drive which will be live at 7 PM. Absolute Newbie drive is restricted for the first timer with carnity only.

Congratulations @Karthik Raptor 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 @Paolo Morresi 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

Have u searched and tried Grand Service Center around you. I use them in Warqa and they are very thorough. I believe they have few branches around too, rem seeing one in ghusais side.

Hi All, I won't able to drive this weekend due to a relapse of an old shoulder injury, hence I need to cancel this drive sadly. @Ahmad Shaker @AlexM @Joseph Raju @Alexanderrr @Morshedi @ASAD. @Simon Dawood @Gregory @Santoso Marjuki Please acknowledge this message.

Hi All, please note that I won't able to drive this weekend due to a relapse of an old shoulder injury. Thanks, @Wrangeld for helping to lead this night drive on such short notice. @Udit S @Waqar Sarwar @Joji varghese @george charbel @Rajiv Sam @eldose baby @JERINE_B @Dinesh Kumar A @Pacific @Manoj Soman @Farook Veettil @Savio Fernandes