Gaurav

April 8

Congratulations @Gary F for joining the Support Team 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.

SUPPORT TEAM

Pre-requisite

1) Minimum 10 any level "Carnity" drives are required after your Intermediate promotion to become eligible for the Support Team.

Once you decide to join Team Carnity to excel further with your off-roading, people, and commanding skills, you will be extensively trained by the whole Team Carnity from Expert - Marshal - Crew at various stages by supporting different levels drives.

Activities for Support Team Members

Support different Marshals and Crew at Newbie level drives to demonstrate:

Your ability and willingness to support new offroaders.
Ability to gain control of commanding situations.
And clear communication skills to help manage the convoy.

Possible progress toward becoming an Advisor

Once you have proved to be a regular Supporting Team member and have supported different trip leads on several Newbie and Fewbie drives, we will gather your periodic feedback. Based on this feedback and reviews you might receive an invitation to become a Carnity Advisor for further advancement within our community.

You will also need to have completed a minimum of 10 Intermediate Level drives, and be a regular club member (minimum supporting 6 Newbie or Fewbie drives per quarter) to become eligible.

Being invited to an Advisor role means we put our faith in you as a passionate club member who displays maturity and passion to carry your knowledge on to new off-roaders who are still progressing through the ranks.

April 8

Congratulations @ZakWarah 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

April 5

Please find the convoy numbering below.

We will use Radio channel 8

@Guido Ferriani @J-P L @Dariush Eghtedari @Pramod B @Amal Sunil @Mohammad91 @Srikumar @Josh S @Matt - monkeywrench @Sviatoslav @RiadJL @ZakWarah @Sameer D. @Vipin M

Gaurav Silver Pajero
Guido Ferriani 2023 Rubicon - 3.6 L - 4 doors - Red
J-P L 2021 Suzuki Jimny 3 Door Grey
Dariush Eghtedari 2016 mitsubishi pajero - 2 door - silver
Pramod B Pajero 3.8 2016
Amal Sunil 2018 Fortuner V6 GXR - white
Mohammad91 2020 jeep wrangle - 4 door - red
Srikumar Cherokee XJ
Josh S 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon - 2dr - Grey
Sviatoslav 2014 Mitsubishi Pajero - 3.8 LWB
RiadJL 2022 Jeep Wrangler 392 Silver
ZakWarah 2021 FJ Cruiser - Grey
Sameer D. 2017 Jeep Wrangler 2 door black
Vipin M 2022 Nissan Super Safari Black

April 5

34 minutes ago, Dariush Eghtedari said:

I confirm I have a tow hitch in the rear

The tow hitch isn't safe for tow rope pull out as it's meant for constant load for towing.

Do you have stock tow points at the back? If not better to buy a hitch receiver with a shackle for tomorrow, as it's mandatory for all cars.

April 5

@Dariush Eghtedari and @Amal Sunil you have been added to this drive RSVP, please confirm if you still like to join.

@Dariush Eghtedari and @J-P L please confirm below:

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

April 3

You can start with a door pillar rubber seal and beading, remove and re-fix it again with a firm hand to test again.

Sometimes car inspection guy removes it to check for an accident and doesn't push it properly with a firm hand.

April 2

That's a good point of concern, but hoping and trusting Toyota and LC flagship it will perform well. Turbos and Supercharge need to be perfectly tuned with an engine to kick at the right time for off-road use.

Single turbo mostly has a lag, this lag reduced a lot on the supercharger and then twin turbo surpasses with newer tech.

Ram TRX is SC
Ford Raptor is Twin Turbo
Raptor R is SC

So going with regular applications and competitors opting for off-road applications, I am more than sure TT in LC will perform well in sand too.

@essam ibrahim Is your LC is Twin Turbo? Please share your views on power usage in demanding off-road situations.

April 2

4.0L has 271 hp & 385 Nm vs 3.5 TT has 409 hp & 650 Nm, so I'm sure Toyota has to price it differently.

The same applies to off-roading, as a better power-to-weight ratio always wins.

April 2

Best way is to get to good engineering (lathe) workshop and ask them to remove it. Still if they break, they have a opposite thread drill bit kind of tool with which they can drill on broken head and remove it.

April 1

Congratulations @Wilfredo Perez 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

April 1

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

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://maps.app.goo.gl/4SHjXMF9BYnykHp48

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 - 9AM.
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

March 27

If you are buying Y62 for 90% city use and 10% off-road at newbie and fewbie levels, it makes sense to trim the bumper and body protection is essential.

If you plan to buy this as a dedicated off-road toy you will regret it due to electronics, heavy weight and too expensive to maintain for weekly off-roading.

March 25

Congratulations @ozgu 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

March 25

Congratulations @Bjørn 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

March 25

Congratulations @EbrahimZAF 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

March 25

Thanks @JeromeFJ for hosting the Iftar gathering and followed by an amazing night drive.

I joined the night drive after a long gap and thoroughly enjoyed the sweep where I could enjoy seeing the light of all cars buzzing through the dune.

Your binoculars were amazing to show the moon with such great details. Now I also need one.

Everyone drove fantastically even at a few places where level was just above Newbie for certain tricky crossings or climbs.

March 20

Congratulations @Mohammad Sayawoush Azad 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

March 20

Thanks @Stumpy, mine is Gen 2.5 (even weird to get such parts), recently added King springs at the back, and now afraid to twist the front torsion bar to increase stress on the CV axle and make them go crazy.

Body lift means engine spacer like...?

March 20

On 8/3/2023 at 8:34 PM, Stumpy said:

Hi mate, yes the front diff was lowered as well, now have 2” suspension and 1”subframe drop on the front.

front uses spacers on the subframe and strut spacers on the struts to give the extra 1”.

I Would have to have a look at the gen2 to work out what’s needed with the torsion bars

Any luck on this @Stumpy?

March 18

1 hour ago, BennyB said:

If the REAR Diff lock is blinking what are usually the issues? I was testing the 4wd system on a 3.8 today and 4H, 4HLC and 4LLC engaged ok (from 2H to 4H it did require to move the car couple of meters to stop blinking) - but when i pressed the rear diff lock button the indicator just kept blinking no matter what i tried.

Check or replace the vacuum pipe that goes just behind the driver seat - underneath the car and connects the black rubber pipe to the rear locker.

If this is fine, check for an air compressor behind the driver seat - inside the car side panel. If you hear the compressor noise when engaging the rear diff lock, that means the compressor is fine. @Luke K P can you confirm if you hear the compressor noise in gen 4?

Mine (Gen 2.5) was lazy for a long time, check and the mechanic fixed the wiring correctly and changed the compressor, then it engaged instantly.

March 18

150K for the wrangler must be end or close to the end of its time around 200 or 250K, where it will require constant maintenance. Rem, it's US manufacture and not Japanese.

Ideally, buy the lowest km driven possible even if it is 5-10% expensive, so you will have much less trouble and have a more usable life to enjoy.

Always buy a used car that has a full-service history shown to you in either invoices or a stamped booklet. A slight delay in service interval is acceptable, but if some long gaps are there, look for another vehicle. Have patience while buying, so that you can filter lemon and scammers with phone calls. Only go to viewing for the car that has sent you the service record over WhatsApp. This one approach will filter over 70% of cars instantly.

Buying from the owner will be slightly cheaper than the dealer, but again search for both as many dealers scout diamond and price it slightly higher, which will save your time and future trauma for a little extra cost. I once bought a 6-year-old car with 67k on the clock with FSH from a used car dealer with a 10% extra premium.

For inspection RTA comprehensive check is not bad (and not great either), but if you know some garages, ask them to inspect, they might do a better job.

Last but not least, buy stock condition Wrangler and not modified, not even slightly modified, as that will give you a LONGER usable lifespan for off-roading.

March 18

Very nice video, with beautiful add-on

March 18

Congratulations @Shiju Raju 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

March 18

Congratulations @Emanuel for reaching the Intermediate 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.

INTERMEDIATE

Drives Attended (Indicative)	Minimum 10 Fewbie Plus drives are required within last 6 months for Intermediate promotion.
What you'll learn	Basic GPS and navigational skills Basic tow rope and winch recoveries Extreme side sloping and long hill climb Tall dunes ridge riding and criss crossing Precise control over technical dunes Fast pace desert driving Clear radio communication skills Advance recovery skills Self recover from dune crest Soft sand recovery Pop-out fixing
Skills required	Adventurous and thrill seeker but in a safe manner Level headed under stressful situations Responsible, dependable and accountable
Car Worthiness	Capable 4x4 vehicle with 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.
Drive teamwork	Manage center forward position with Trip Lead’s permission Learn/assist recoveries under Trip Lead’s supervision Re-route convoy and coordination, when needed Learn to lead small portion of Intermediate drive under Marshal supervision
Drive Joining	Join Newbie, Fewbie, Fewbie Plus and Intermediate drives.
Forum participation	Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

March 18

Congratulations @Hugo for reaching the Intermediate 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.

INTERMEDIATE

Drives Attended (Indicative)	Minimum 10 Fewbie Plus drives are required within last 6 months for Intermediate promotion.
What you'll learn	Basic GPS and navigational skills Basic tow rope and winch recoveries Extreme side sloping and long hill climb Tall dunes ridge riding and criss crossing Precise control over technical dunes Fast pace desert driving Clear radio communication skills Advance recovery skills Self recover from dune crest Soft sand recovery Pop-out fixing
Skills required	Adventurous and thrill seeker but in a safe manner Level headed under stressful situations Responsible, dependable and accountable
Car Worthiness	Capable 4x4 vehicle with 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.
Drive teamwork	Manage center forward position with Trip Lead’s permission Learn/assist recoveries under Trip Lead’s supervision Re-route convoy and coordination, when needed Learn to lead small portion of Intermediate drive under Marshal supervision
Drive Joining	Join Newbie, Fewbie, Fewbie Plus and Intermediate drives.
Forum participation	Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

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