Gaurav

5 minutes ago, Sherif Adel said:

Hi @Gaurav,

Please count me in.

Thank you

Welcome to Carnity offroad club.

Please read the drive post and RSVP the calendar. 

@Khaled Abdalla this drive is reserved for absolute newbies only.

If you like to join the newbie drive, please leave your name in wait list for that drive and trip lead will add you when someone drops out.

Recently heard from someone here that Juma Al Majid (Yokohoma distributor) giving some good discount on geo's.

Check with them first if its still there.

39 minutes ago, Rizwan Waheed said:

Hello Fredrick,

Kindly add me to the event.

 

Best Regards,

Still there is 1 spot left in Morning Newbie in Fossil Rock, grab it fast if it interests you.

1 hour ago, Rizwan Waheed said:

Hi there,

I am trying to join for this event but can^t see join button.. :$

Best Regards,

Please Join

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This drive is organized in full compliance with the COVID19 guidelines. We expect every member that joins this drive to go through below information and and strictly follow these guidelines in order not to jeopardize someone's health, and to ensure we can keep organizing these drives safely.

MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions

MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: BAN POST

Two Way Radio Guidelines

• Every Offroader brings his own radio, programmed to the frequencies described in below advice topic.
• We will not share spare radios or program your radio on the drive. If you need assistance in programming the radio, post a topic on the Carnity website with your questions and we will help you out. 
• Make sure your radio is fully charged. It will be your only way of communication while driving.
• Before buying, please carefully read below advice so you are informed properly on which model / cost / shops...
• No radio = No drive. It is an essential tool and you should make sure you bring it on every drive and learn/practice how to use it.

MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

Drive Details

Level:  Newbie, Absolute Newbie and Above (All Levels)

When:  28 Aug 2020, Friday.

Meeting time: 5:00 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point:  - Tawi Nazwa Farm - https://goo.gl/maps/rkkmz9FmyFwSb1jc8

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: 08:00 PM

End Point: 2nd Dec Cafeteria

P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 15 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM.
  • 1 Lead Marshal + 1-2 Senior Members + 12 Members.
  • If the RSVP is full and you wish to join, please mention your name on the drive thread to add on the waiting 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 THE BELOW CALENDAR EVENT

Hi Avi, if your prado is less than 5 years old, then it's better to let Al Futtaim answer this issue in warranty.

If it's more than 5 years then you can approach Dynatrade or Autotrust  kind of branded shop for getting the work done properly.

Also research more on this issue more with your model year as in some vehicle especially Range Rover this is typical known issue of a failing solenoid after certain age. It's fairly simple job to buy a new solenoid for 600-700 dhs and get it replaced from your trusted mechanic.

16 minutes ago, sertac said:

This is my setup and I am generally happy with it. 

Secure the Jack, in case of flip it will bounce all around and may hit someone on the head.

Any fuel station - Enoc, Emarat, Adnoc sells it. 3 or 4 dhs for 500 ml bottle.

Join us to explore Al Qudra Desert to find what's beyond Qudra lakes

And learn the art of offroading in a versatile playground for your first off-road adventure.

You will learn to self-drive your vehicle from experts having decades of off-roading experience in the UAE. This area offers a good mix of playable long set of dunes and broad ridges to test your off-road control.
 

Drive is open for all 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD vehicles having

• 8-10 inches of ground clearance and (MANDATORY)
• Front and rear tow hooks (MANDATORY)

It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to drive alone for the first time to learn off-roading without any distractions.

What you'll learn:

• Introduction to off-roading.
• Desert driving basics and etiquette.
• Desert driving tips, techniques, myth and best practices.
• Off-road and safety gear familiarization and recovery procedures.
• Vehicle orientation, risk analysis, deflation and outdoor safety advice.

First time with Carnity Off-road Club:

• Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Year.
• Do you have any prior off-road experience?
• Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / eyelets.

Why should i join?

• We will teach you how to self-drive off-road safely and learn the best offroad driving and recovery techniques.
• If you have already driven in sand before then you can learn more from experts having decades of offroading experience in the UAE.
• This area offers a good mix of playable long set of dunes and broad ridge to test your off-road control.

Can my vehicle do this ?

• This drive is open for all 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD vehicle having 8-10 inches of ground clearance and front and rear tow hooks. If in doubt please first announce your questions on the drive thread so we can advise you further.
• Any stock 4x4/4WD are most welcome, you don't need any vehicle modifications.

Can i bring passengers ?

• Yes of course, but if you are absolute new to offroading it is better to drive alone first to avoid any distractions.

Learn More About: Carnity Off-road Club

STRICTLY: For ABSOLUTE NEWBIE who are driving for the first time with Carnity.

MUST READ AND CLICK TOTALLY AGREE ON THE BELOW COVID19 PRECAUTIONS TOPIC

MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

Drive Details

Level:  Only for "ABSOLUTE NEWBIES" or first timer with Carnity Off-Road Club

When:  28 Aug, 2020 Friday.

Meeting time: 5:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: Al Qudra - https://goo.gl/maps/ZgS2Gqam9PcsxWR48

Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.

What to bring along: Deflator and Pressure Gauge, Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 09:00 AM

End Point: Qudra Parking 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 15 members only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 5PM.
  • 1 Lead Marshal + 2 Senior Members + 12 Members.
  • If the RSVP is full and you wish to join, please mention your name on the drive thread to add on the waiting list
• Latecomers or members who are not on the RSVP will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS.
• Please cancel you RSVP if you cannot make it, so your spot can be taken by others.
   

PLEASE RSVP ON BELOW EVENT IN THE EVENT CALENDAR

DRIVE RSVP IS CLOSED NOW

Here is the final convoy list

1. Gaurav
2. Wrangeld
3. Anish S
4. Jolly Abraham
5. Yousef Alimadadi
6. Jun Zamora
7. Chaitanya D
8. asifk
9. Jorge Stepniak Felippe
10. Pancho
11. Janarthan

Please be on time, sharp at 5 PM, little early is always better.

Please tune to Carnity Channel 1 - 446.006'25 freq.

Deflate your tires to 12 PSI as soon as you reach to the meeting point.

Be inside your car - AT ALL TIMES - after the deflation.

DRIVE RSVP IS CLOSED NOW

Here is the final convoy list

1. Gaurav                                       Pajero
2. Mohamed Seidam                      Xterra
3. sheri                                           Pajero
4. Dagdag Sofiane                          Pajero
5. Ashok chaturvedi                        Pajero
6. Tamas Hoffmann                        Pajero
7. sertac                                         Xterra
8. Lisa Pemberton                          Pajero
9. Ajiesh George Kannankara       Nissan Patrol Y62
10. Ashy                                          Jeep Grand Cherokee
11. Francois Germishuys                Ford F150
12. Hennie Schoeman                    Jeep Wrangler
13. Mukundan Nair                         Xterra
14. Rahimdad                                 Pathfinder

@Mohamed Seidam @sheri @Dagdag Sofiane @Ashok chaturvedi @Tamas Hoffmann @sertac @Lisa Pemberton @Ajiesh George Kannankara @Ashy @Francois Germishuys @Hennie Schoeman @Mukundan Nair @Rahimdad

Please be on time, sharp at 5 AM, little early is always better.

Please tune to Carnity Channel 1 - 446.006'25 freq.

Deflate your tires to 15 PSI as soon as you reach to the meeting point.

Be inside your car - AT ALL TIMES - after the deflation.

FOR YOUR AND YOUR VEHICLE SAFETY

PLEASE WATCH BELOW MANDATORY VIDEO WITHOUT ANY DISTRACTIONS.

13 minutes ago, Rizwan Waheed said:

Hello, 

I have just joined and wondering if any slot available for tomorrow morning. 

Thx & Regards,

Hi Rizwan,

Welcome to Carnity off-road club.

For new joiners it is always better and recommended to join the absolute newbie drive for the first time to have a basic orientation and introduction to offroading.

Please RSVP here and then introduce yourself in the drive topic

Wait list updated, managing on behalf of @Jeepie

1. marks                    -    Posted Sunday at 07:04 PM
2. Ahmed farghaly     -    Posted Sunday at 07:04 PM
3. David Ortells         -    Posted Sunday at 07:26 PM
4. Nabil Bishara        -    Posted Sunday at 08:41 PM
5. Tero Vallas             -    Posted Tuesday at 8:56 PM

33 minutes ago, Febin Frederic said:

@Emmanuel please avoid sabkhas,bushes enroute as much as we can.. 😁..not a fan of it. 

And sometimes, rather most of the times they are unavoidable to reach to the most YUMMIEST dunes.

You will learn to trade-off buddy when you drive 3 + 3 = 6 hours on tarmac for 3 hours on insane fun in Al Wagan or Al Qua. Only if AD plan to open border anytime soon.

6 minutes ago, sertac said:

This caused me start dreaming. 

Please dream on your bed and not on Xterra driver seat

6 minutes ago, Frederic said:

- The potential owner of this vehicle might buy this to compensate for other "short"comings...

Isnt this the case always......?

Dodge TRX: What's wrong with car manufacturers now - To wake up after 20 years of sleep and giving us what we really wanted and that too all of them at the same time.

Looks like they run out of hiding option and BS claims of what we really want, so now everyone started coming up with really thought-after design, stance, power and real capability than just a mall crawler.

Hope this trend continues and we can enjoy "STOCK" offroaders once again.

Well done TRX and I love the commercial starting with a Jurassic fight to kill raptors.

Wish you a very Happy Birthday @Vanessa8580

May god give you a lots of happy offroad trails to explore with your beautiful family.

Enjoy your day and have fun.

18 hours ago, Ajiesh George Kannankara said:

@Gaurav can you add me in waiting list 

@Ajiesh George Kannankara you have been added to this drive now.

@Tero Vallas and @Pancho how many drives you have done after your fewbie promotion?

28 minutes ago, Christian Andras said:

Quick question: the timings, is it 5.00-9.00 or 7.00-11.00??

It's 5:00 AM - 9:00 AM, corrected on calendar now. Thanks for spotting.

This drive is organized in full compliance with the COVID19 guidelines. We expect every member that joins this drive to go through below information and and strictly follow these guidelines in order not to jeopardize someone's health, and to ensure we can keep organizing these drives safely.

MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions

MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: BAN POST

Two Way Radio Guidelines

• Every Offroader brings his own radio, programmed to the frequencies described in below advice topic.
• We will not share spare radios or program your radio on the drive. If you need assistance in programming the radio, post a topic on the Carnity website with your questions and we will help you out. 
• Make sure your radio is fully charged. It will be your only way of communication while driving.
• Before buying, please carefully read below advice so you are informed properly on which model / cost / shops...
• No radio = No drive. It is an essential tool and you should make sure you bring it on every drive and learn/practice how to use it.

Drive Details

Level:  Fewbie PLUS and above - (Min 5 Carnity Fewbie Drives are required to be eligible for this drive).

When: 21 Aug 2020, Friday.

Meeting time: 5:00 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Action Plan: Evening drive till about 09:00 PM

Meeting Point: Al Faya Entrance -  https://goo.gl/maps/HsSq452jU12yrATu7 

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: 09:00 PM

End Point: Fossil Rock

PLEASE RSVP ON THE BELOW CALENDAR

This drive is organized in full compliance with the COVID19 guidelines. We expect every member that joins this drive to go through below information and and strictly follow these guidelines in order not to jeopardize someone's health, and to ensure we can keep organizing these drives safely.

MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions

MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: BAN POST

Two Way Radio Guidelines

• Every Offroader brings his own radio, programmed to the frequencies described in below advice topic.
• We will not share spare radios or program your radio on the drive. If you need assistance in programming the radio, post a topic on the Carnity website with your questions and we will help you out. 
• Make sure your radio is fully charged. It will be your only way of communication while driving.
• Before buying, please carefully read below advice so you are informed properly on which model / cost / shops...
• No radio = No drive. It is an essential tool and you should make sure you bring it on every drive and learn/practice how to use it.

MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

Level:  Newbie and above (All Level)

When: 21 Aug 2020, Friday.

Meeting time: 5:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/ig4VJTHWRh9hyxSa6 (Mahafiz Tree Shade)

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), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 09:00 AM

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 15 cars maximum. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM.
  • 1 Lead Marshal + 2 or 1 Senior Members + 12 Members.
  • If the RSVP is full and you wish to join, please mention your name on the drive thread to add on the waiting list
• Latecomers will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS.
• Members without RSVP will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS.
• Members that do not confirm the terms of the COVID requirements will be removed from the RSVP list.
• 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

For sure BMW X5 and X6 are very pricey to maintain after the 5 years or 100,000 kms.

Try if you can get some latest model that comes with warranty, you will be much happy even if you pay extra right now.

I personally tried twice to buy X5 (once in 2012 and then in 2016) and both time after seeing the service record history (big pile) and what all has been changed under the warranty gave me enough idea to walk away.

Second thing, please do not listen to people saying "O I know that BMW specialist in Shajah and Ajman" and you can maintain in quarter the price. Same place when you visit for a work will give you nice estimate by saying - "Sir it's a BMW". This happen this with me when my Porsche Cayenne one headlight failed due to small short circuit and I have to change the whole headlight as it was sealed one. Went to such Porsche experts to source used headlight with a quote of 1500 dhs for 1 piece from scrap with a comment saying - "Sir it's a Porsche".

You can consider Mercedes that is also expensive to maintain but not very expensive like BMW and they do not break so often like BMW. My colleague had an X6 and I have been hearing the used BMW horror stories every 3 month. It's really over-engineered for GCC climate, but BMW fanatics don't mind as it comes with warranty. And probably that's why BMW has low resale value after 5-6 years once their warranty runs out.