Gaurav

@h1fny @Neale Faulkner @Kieran McKeown @Enoch Mbatiah @Omar Shoukry @Miguel Ibarbia @Hennie Schoeman @farazcan @Mohamed Seidam @Xavier Treasurer

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2. Read all the precautions carefully.
3. At end of all text on right side, click on "Totally Agree" emoticon.

PLEASE READ AND AGREE - COVID19 PRECAUTIONS

EVENTFUL ABSOLUTE NEWBIE DRIVE

It's been after a while, we had an absolutely eventful - absolute newbie drive, lol.

Everyone reached on time, but two didnt watched the the absolute newbie briefing video, so we all have to wait until they watch the full 15 minutes video. It's really strange to see people taking so much drive time and efforts for offroad drives with such a great enthusiasm, but do not read and watch everything posted on the drive thread.

As we have started within first 30 minutes, we had @Mohamed Seidam unfortunate incident of coolant leak from the radiator. He has hit the front bumper with a nosedive, as he missed the right track and went little off-track by mistake. Then we quickly drove the car out to tarmac with leaking coolant, as fortunately we were very close and he got the cops report and recovery to take the vehicle home. Thankfully he has RSA insurance that will cover this off-road accident.

Moving forward, I was blessed with @h1fny (Craig) level head as my second lead to support and hold patiently to go back and forth several times. @Neale Faulkner, friend of Craig drove well too for a first timer and accompanied Craig while being in the car at all times, important during these COVID era. @Kieran McKeown who has been absolute newbie and a new owner of Renault Duster had quite an eventful day with so much to learn on his first day of off-roading. By the end of the drive he realizes the power and limitation of duster and truly started enjoying the car after initial reluctant start. Glad to see @Lisa Pemberton growing up very well on her second drive and she did absolutely great through out. @Enoch Mbatiah patience and quick learning from Lisa trail was quite commendable and he did great too for the first timer. @Omar Shoukry did almost great with his Ford explorer and truly like such inquisitive approach towards offroading and yet trying to learn what he can work out with his Explorer. @Vineeth John Joseph did absolutely perfect as haven't had any issue with his capable Xterra. @Miguel Ibarbia being a first time with Carnity having previous off-road experience had smooth sailing too. I advise you to do the self-declaration on the next newbie drive so based on senior inputs you can transfer your off-road experience and get moved to fewbie drives faster. @Hennie Schoeman did wonderful at back without much issues or hesitation.

Super thanks to @Mels Wolf in supporting the drive with complete focus, patience and precise control over each and every stuck and refusals. It's been after a long time, we have driven together but you have grown very well in this and develop a very good level head to shoulder the responsibilities, keep it up.

Due to late start and continuous stuck and refusal in the beginning we have some lost time, but that's part and parcel of this sport to raise your tolerance and patience (occasionally). We had a good spin towards an end of what actually absolute newbie drive should offer to first timers.  And hope you will enjoy your next newbie drive, with more confidence and drive time in the future.

Drive safe with deflated tires and ego's to explore new heights of dunes and ranks at Carnity off-road club.

If you already own one and like to do "multipurpose" use for office and offroad then it's fine for newbie and fewbie level drives.

I humbly suggest not to put money on such vehicles as a dedicated off-road toy, if you are in a market to buy now.

I have only seen, people destroying above 2002-2007 shape liberty to pieces against their egos (Rahimdad, knows him too, wont name anyone here).

For 2008-2012 - your best bet is @AKR to have an honest feedback, if he recommend later shape liberty as a "NEW" dedicated off-road toy.

Here is the final convoy list

1. Gaurav                            C    Silver Pajero
2. h1fny                               N    Jeep Wrangler JLU
3. Neale Faulkner              AN    Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2019
4. Kieran McKeown           AN    Silver Renault Duster
5. Lisa Pemberton              N     Black Pajero
6. Enoch Mbatiah              AN    2016 Pajero
7. Omar Shoukry               AN    Ford Explorer limited
8. Mohamed Seidam         AN    Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015
9. farazcan                        AN    2007 Landcruiser Prado
10. Vineeth John Joseph    AN    White, Nissan Xterra
11. Miguel Ibarbia               AN    Jeep Wrangler JK, 2015
12. Hennie Schoeman        AN    Jeep Wrangler 2017
13. Mels Wolf                       I       Dark Grey Pajero

3 minutes ago, Xavier Treasurer said:

@Gaurav There are road closures from Abu Dhabi, to Al Quadra. An alternate route will surely cause me to arrive late. So it seems I have to turnaround & will be sitting this one out. 

Sure no worries. 

Thanks for the update. 

DRIVE RSVP IS CLOSED NOW

Here is the final convoy list

1. Gaurav                            C    Silver Pajero
2. h1fny                               N    Jeep Wrangler JLU
3. Neale Faulkner              AN    Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2019
4. Kieran McKeown           AN    Silver Renault Duster
5. Lisa Pemberton              N     Black Pajero
6. Enoch Mbatiah              AN    2016 Pajero
7. Omar Shoukry               AN    Ford Explorer limited
8. Mohamed Seidam         AN    Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015
9. farazcan                        AN    2007 Landcruiser Prado
10. Vineeth John Joseph    AN    White, Nissan Xterra
11. Miguel Ibarbia               AN    Jeep Wrangler JK, 2015
12. Xavier Treasurer           AN    Xterra - off Road, 2015
13. Hennie Schoeman        AN    Jeep Wrangler 2017
14. Mels Wolf                       I       Dark Grey Pajero

@h1fny @Neale Faulkner @Kieran McKeown @Lisa Pemberton @Enoch Mbatiah @Omar Shoukry @Mohamed Seidam @farazcan @Vineeth John Joseph @Miguel Ibarbia @Xavier Treasurer @Hennie Schoeman @Mels Wolf

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

Please tune to Carnity Channel 1 - 446.006'25 freq, if you have the radio.

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, I and Mels will pass by each vehicle to hand over the spare radio and to check your front and rear tow points.

I will personally verify each absolute newbie if you have watched the absolute newbie video briefing, posted on the first page here.

4 minutes ago, Enoch Mbatiah said:

Hi,

I have a 2016 pajero stock. I have no experience in off roading. 

Thanks Enoch, please read this and learn how to remove your Pajero ABS fuse, before the drive.

We recommend this to disable ABS to not to interfere when you want your tires to spin (sometimes) on the sand.

30 minutes ago, Ahmed Farghaly said:

@Rahimdad if i managed to get the car by tonight, is it still ok to join tomrrow ?

I suggest, RSVP the drive calendar so that @Rahimdad can add you to the final convoy list.

If you don't get your car today, update him here.

LAST REMINDER 

BEFORE I REMOVE THESE THREE NAMES FROM THE LIST.

Hi @Enoch Mbatiah  @Miguel Ibarbia  @Kieran McKeown welcome to Carnity off-road club.

• Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Year.
• Do you have any prior off-road experience?
• Confirm your vehicle has 8-10 inches of ground clearance along with front and rear tow hooks / eyelets.

If you dont have any emotional value attached to any number like bday, first car, bla bla then Im sorry to say both numbers are no big deal and goes in usual recycle mode from RTA.

Value of importance

• 4 digit - 5k to 20k - sold by RTA
• A code - 2k - 5k - sold by pvt seller
• B and C code - 1k - 2k - sold by pvt seller
• D onwards no one pays for anything

D plate code goes in super high demand in 1, 2 or 3 digit as RTA was only allowed to sell D code initially (till 2010), so in 1-3 digit they only used to sell D plates in auction/advertise. Now I think they can sell any plate.

D and 5 digit - no special value.

I have reserved A46329 - my first car in Dubai in 2002 - emotional value.

I have bought L2404 - my bday - from RTA directly.

27 minutes ago, Lisa Pemberton said:

Thank you so much! We appreciate it. We'll be on the Newbie drives once this one is completed. Looking forward to it and figured out the ABS issue so will be good to go this time

And tow hook sorted too?

1 hour ago, Lisa Pemberton said:

I was joining this one with @Kieran McKeown - I live in RAK and stay in his place in Dubai - he wasn't able to make it last week when we were supposed to go together. Unless we both cancel?

No worries, you both are most welcome.

7 minutes ago, Xavier Treasurer said:

Xterra - off Road, 2015 model

Dream 4x4 for many off-roaders and you will love your vehicle 2X more after offroad drives.

14 minutes ago, siddharth maheshwari said:

And thats how BRONCO is also made ....🤣

I can feel the heat, Sid, lol

Hi @Enoch Mbatiah  @Xavier Treasurer  @Miguel Ibarbia  @Kieran McKeown welcome to Carnity off-road club.

• Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Year.
• Do you have any prior off-road experience?
• Confirm your vehicle has 8-10 inches of ground clearance along with front and rear tow hooks / eyelets.

Looks like the whole world is amazed by Ford attempt of launching a capable off-roaders and not just an imposter in a plastic skin.

This def need a separate topic only for Ford Bronco Meme.

I hear you completely @J J but not all drives are the same. I agree if wadi's are dry and flat, it gets monotonous and boring too quickly, but if it has ongoing challenges, inclined gradients, it adds to the thrill.

I absolutely love mountains, just because of the heights, scenic beauty, view from different vantage point are totally amazing to drive or to chill out on top (after COVID finishes).

As part of continuous improvement and diversification, Carnity off-road club plans to add few mountain and wadi drives regularly to the off-road drives calendar. Depending on the interest, we might continue or alternate those drives with the help of senior off-roaders and marshals.

As UAE mountain and wadi are very dynamic and seasonal, so we like to hear from the mountain explorers here who have recently visited such scenic places?

• Place should be safe enough to schedule a drive of 10-15 cars.
• You must have recently visited that place in the last 6 months time.
• Suggestions open to both levels - newbie (preferable) - fewbie (acceptable).
• It shouldn't be of an extreme rock crawling level (as of now).

Feel free to suggest any place, that you must have heard from your friends/family recently so that we can plan a recce trip and scout the area before posting the drive.

We really appreciate if you have tracks, route, coordinates to get in and out, would be really helpful in getting these started.

12 minutes ago, topgear said:

When I saw the topic, I thought this as a genuine question😄

Me too and I already knew what to reply to Barry - no brainer.

OMG 😱

Totally Agree, Sharjah and Dubai consumer rights and DED are awesome and saved me 3 times with monkey mechanic and fake parts sellers.

Again you are EXACTLY doing what your mechanic wants and you will get no results.

• He wants you to pay for stupid parts for his mistake - You are doing it
• He wants you to take your Jeep when he has made a mess - You are doing it.

Call him and say, return my jeep in same working condition as I gave you or in 24 hours I will go to Dubai Consumer Rights and DED to make a legal complain.

@syed salman raza I'm really sad to see what you are going through with.

But you are simply toooooo good for this world and that's why your Jeep is in black hole since 10 days.

Going to @Barry is a bad idea atm. Let this mechanic sort out or you will pay dearly.

Call Dubai Consumer Rights and explain your side and ask them to resolve this for you. Ask your mechanic to return the car in same shape as you have given him.

You shouldn't have wasted 700 for PCM repair and then scrap cost as that is the EXACT Rabit hole your mechanic is pushing you into. Stop FIRMLY and get legal help.