Gaurav

Carnity is a platform that values the voices of all car owners and off-roaders for open discussion. Ultimately, whether one finds satisfaction in their vehicle, modified or not, is entirely a personal choice. Reflecting on your Masterclass on February 28, 2023, where the focus was on exploring the world of off-roading without succumbing to the expenses of yachting, it's evident that each sport and lifestyle has its unique approach. Some prefer a more light-hearted experience, while others venture to the extreme. In the realm of off-roading, it's important to note that the Carnity off-road club isn't tailored for those seeking an extreme adventure. Numerous splinter clubs exist, each showcasing their prowess every week, engaging in the perpetual debate of who can outperform the other. Frederic, boasting over 8 years of off-roading experience with four different vehicles, doesn't own a Jeep, possibly sharing a sentiment similar to mine. I, too, find Jeeps to be a bit unreliable compared to their Japanese counterparts. This perspective is rooted in the experiences during the 2007-2014 production line, where Wranglers faced numerous issues, particularly in the desert of Dubai. Now, the JL model is diligently working to rebuild that tarnished reputation, making significant strides, though perhaps with a humorous nod to the crank seal challenges. In essence, you've effectively shared your perspectives through your successful mods and presented your argument in this discussion with a reasonable rationale, which is commendable. Let's kindly conclude the conversation there to uphold the positive and constructive nature of this debate.

Congratulations @Dan S 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

Meeting point with coordinates, in case someone uses non google GPS Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/UDzJ7FKT2Aq5HcyFA Coordinates: 24.921222, 55.522167 24°55'16.4"N 55°31'19.8"E

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Please find your convoy number below. We will use Radio Channel 1 - 446.006 @sohinik @Ghaithh @Mariem @GS periwal @GS periwal @Prithvi Raj @Hani Howeedy @Benjamin @Jasim Bo Falah @ozgu @Rohit Deginal @Andrew John Melvill @Mahmut @Shaun J @Rahul6157 @Renier Venter @Abdullah N @Gary F Gaurav 2 Door - Silver Pajero sohinik Chevrolet Trailblazer Ghaithh 2018 Mitsubishi Pajero - 2 door - brown Mariem Toyota prado GS periwal 2022, GXR, 4 doors Toyota Prado, Blue Prithvi Raj 2017 - Pajero GLS 3.5 - 5 Door - White Hani Howeedy 2015 GMC sierra denali Benjamin 2018 Jeep Wrangler Sport JL silver Jasim Bo Falah Nissan Pathfinder , FJ and Tundra ozgu 2021 Nissan Safari Y61 / White Rohit Deginal Pajero 3.8 - 5 door - brown Andrew John 2020, Mitsubishi Pajero, 4 door, 3.8, white Mahmut Jeep Wrangler 2005 Shaun J 2022 Toyota FJ Cruiser - Blue Rahul6157 2019 Patrol Y62 Silver Renier Venter 2016 Jeep Wrangler 2 door black Abdullah N 2012, Nissan, Patrol, GCC, White Gary F 2021 Jeep Gladiator Sandrunner White

Thanks @Mariem, please check your car front and rear tow points as standard Prado has them, very well, unless the previous owner has removed them for some odd reason. Front and rear tow points are mandatory for all cars and without which you cannot join this drive. @Ghaithh and @GS periwal appreciate it if you please share your details, which will help me prepare the convoy order accordingly.

Hi Harshal, I have extended convoy by 5 cars factoring few no-show, absorbing all 11 WL wouldn't be possible for safety reasons.

@Ghaithh @GS periwal and @Mariem 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

@GS periwal @Rohit Deginal @Jasim Bo Falah @Gary F @Mariem You have been added to drive RSVP, please confirm if you still like to join.

Hi All, Waitlist members, please "like this comment" if you are fine to join the Newbie drive at the same time & place but on Sun, 21 Jan - 1 PM to 5 PM. If I have more than 6 likes from WL members, I'll add another drive. Like = Yes, I can join on Sun. Thanks = No, I can't. @Harshal @GS periwal @Rohit Deginal @Jasim Bo Falah @Gary F @Mariem @Nagham Albeitawi @Abhilash Kottakkal @Arravind @Salim Akhtar @GabrielH

Fantastic achievement, @JeromeFJ 🌟 You've conquered new heights and earned the esteemed title of Marshal with Carnity Offroad Club! In March 2021, Jerome Piens roared onto the scene with his stunning FJ Cruiser and an insatiable appetite for off-road knowledge. Jerome's maturity and dedication to both off-roading and teamwork were unmistakable right from the start. Since joining Team Carnity, his selflessness and passion for mentoring have swiftly made him a cornerstone of our off-road family. With over 180+ drive experience and skills, he has taken on new challenges and tasted the maximum adrenaline offered at a higher level and pace of drive. His extreme passion for sand driving, leading and supporting off-road drives made him rise through the ranks to become a vital part of Carnity off-road club. His contribution and intelligent support behind the drives, planning and great teamwork were always been highly appreciated. MARSHAL is one of the most prestigious and sought-after titles that comes after a lot of hard work, patience, tolerance, and dedication. Just like all the levels in Carnity offroad club is "NOT" only based on driving skills but instead based on the combination of your personality + intelligence + team spirit + adventure. This Marshal title is an epitome for all levels in the offroad grading structure. So if anyone wants to grow, they can set any of Carnity Offroad Club Marshal as a PERFECT example for not only following the driving skills and style but also observing their behavior, teamwork, presence of mind, calculative approach, patience and tolerance to teach and support new offroaders.

Fixed, its afternoon. My bad.

Congratulations @Mahesh_ 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 @Vijay Cowlagi 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

We request every member who joins this drive to go through the information below and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette, 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: Newbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 1:00 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/UDzJ7FKT2Aq5HcyFA Coordinates: 24.921222, 55.522167 24°55'16.4"N 55°31'19.8"E 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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 5:00 PM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: This drive is limited to 12 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 6 PM. 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 below calendar

Please find the convoy numbering below, we will use Radio Channel 4 @Jona @Issam Atra @Cristian @Deepak Eswar @Gurcharan Mehta @Mohit Gurnani @Pacific @george charbel @Emanuel @Mark B @Rk ram @Zulfikhar Naiyar @Gary F Gaurav 2 Door - Silver Pajero Crew Jona Blue FJ Cruiser Intermediate Issam Atra FJ cruiser - Silver Fewbie Plus Cristian 2019 Jeep Wrangler JL - White Fewbie Plus Deepak Eswar 2023 Jeep Wrangler - 2 door - silver Fewbie Plus Gurcharan Mehta 2022 Jeep Wrangler 392 Blue Fewbie Plus Mohit Gurnani FJ Cruiser 2022 Intermediate Pacific 2016 wrangler 2dr Support Team george charbel 2017 Jeep Wrangler - 2 door - White Fewbie Plus Emanuel 2013 Mitsubishi, Pajero, Silver Fewbie Plus Mark B 2022 jeep gladiator Intermediate Rk ram X Terra Fewbie Plus Zulfikhar Naiyar 2014 Nissan XTerra Intermediate Gary F 2021 Jeep Gladiator Sandrunner White Intermediate

I have seen the pedal commander in your Pajero. Can you disable that and then clear this code and drive to check if it re-appears? @GauravSoni and @Simon D both using Pedal Commander, might add some more ways to fix it.

Hi @george charbel you have been added to RSVP, please confirm if you still like to join this drive.

@Juan R and @Cristian you both have been added to RSVP, please confirm if you still like to join this drive.

We request every member that joins this drive to go through the information below and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette and responsibilities. MUST READ AND COMPLY Environmental Policy Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquettes Emergency details for all off roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie Plus and above When: 13 January 2024, Saturday Meeting time: 7:00 AM - Sharp Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fxe8jY6vMnhRjw9Q7 Approximate finish time: 11:00 AM 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. RECOMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR: Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge Compressor (MANDATORY) Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY) Off-road flag (MANDATORY) Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles First-aid kit Fire extinguisher LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 12 PM. 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 - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned - 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

All I can say is good luck with the use of 4L on long climbs exceeding a speed of 40-50 km, please write back in 6 months with your learnings and experience. This is the most common and only trait of biased clubs to play with ego in a pissing contest to either show who can climb the highest or who can jump the highest for maximizing damage. For a true hill climb, there are multiple things required if you need to compare Apple to Apple. Most of it boils down to: First: Experience, skills (line of attack, approach angle, distance and momentum), and understanding of your car gearing and power band, tires, tire size, tire pressure, and weight in the car. Second comes power mods and suspension. The Last is 4H and 4L.