Gaurav

Thanks to @Davie Chase who will lead the second convoy, so extended the drive RSVP.

@Aser @Salim Akhtar @Sandeep Nayar @Guido Ferriani @Nizar Shawwa @Andrew John Melvill @GabrielH @Wilfredo Perez and @TIMMY you have been moved to RSVP. Please confirm if you still like to join this drive.

10 minutes ago, PAJERO petelczyc luke said:

right....... right?

two right makes it true right...! lol

1 hour ago, PAJERO petelczyc luke said:

drive until red light comes on, then add fuel.

This could lead to faster fuel pump failure, due to overheating, as fuel inside the tank also works to keep the fuel pump cool when fully submerged.

Good to see you here @Jeh

Congratulations @sohinik 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.

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Congratulations @Renier Venter 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.

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Congratulations @Rafey Hashmi 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.

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Level:  Newbie and above (all levels)

Meeting time: 1:00 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/khH7pHF3DipEsapN9

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

It's a different school of thought.

What you consider graduation, both we and the car manufacturer hesitate to endorse, mainly due to concerns about reliability and safety.

Our core philosophy revolves around off-roading and nothing else...!

Off-roading is much more beyond than just a straight hill climb.

We emphasize the importance of navigating the same dune with a blend of skills, experience, and a flexible approach, as opposed to a direct assault that could potentially cause unnecessary damage, bruised egos, or confidence (most important).

Based on my experience in tinkering with cars to climb higher, I realized buying a more potent car is much wiser, reliable, safer, and cheaper in the long run. 392, Raptor R, Bronco Raptor, TRX will be a better choices for long hill climbs with well-researched engineering backed by warranty, safety and peace of mind.

Modifications have no end and no right or wrong. Every car owner thinks his/her mods are the best and most important. Garages are offering a rate card of mods based on hp you desire from 300 to 3000 hp with LS engines, as Fredy mentioned before. Dig deeper and you will find out the life of those extreme mods are good for 1-2 season max and require constant repairs due to lack of reliability.

Hence we believe in climbing one less dune, but enjoy the trouble-free car and make sure to go back home in the same car after every drive.

6 minutes ago, Josh S said:

but understood that shifting on a climb is not ideal as you lose all your torque.

Yes, correct, if you wait till rev drops below 3K, it's useless to downshift, and even with years of experience we do this sometimes, so we come down and try again with crisp shifting. 

Some cars with heavy torque like Patrol pick up 1st at 3K rpm, while others may struggle. So give it a few tries and find out where your car best responds to downshift and still continue climbing. 3.0 - 3.5k RPM is generally a good sweet spot for all cars to start with. 4K might be early shifting.

Basically you wanna use 1st gear fresh power to the last most torque-intensive climb part and not waste it on flat ground.

2 hours ago, Josh S said:

For those driving in 4H, how often are you in First vs Second gear?  

The more Auto you use, Auto will learn off-road shifting as well more intuitively.

In general, I use 90% Auto, but I know my Pajero gearbox is different than many newer ones.

For most cars, Including wranglers: For a long hill climb, start with second and once you start the climb, shift to first before your revs drop below 3 to 3.5K RPM. In this approach, you gain with the momentum of second gear and climb 20-40% of the climb in second gear and then use first gear power - all the way up, as high as it goes.

In Liwa, Qua, Wagan humungous dunes, you can start with third gear and follow by second and first.

3 hours ago, Pavel Pashkovskiy said:

To talk about Jeep, you must have Jeep at first. To talk about proper Jeep you must have Jeep and first and make from it proper Jeep at second. Only people who passed all this steps can prove difference. 

Any stock car can climb something, even Toyota Corolla. 

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

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

1 hour ago, GS periwal said:

I have simple waki talki with standard 16 channels, would that be fine? 

Please program to have all carnity channels

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

1. Gaurav               2 Door - Silver Pajero
2. sohinik                Chevrolet Trailblazer
3. Ghaithh               2018 Mitsubishi Pajero - 2 door - brown
4. Mariem               Toyota prado
5. GS periwal          2022, GXR, 4 doors Toyota Prado, Blue
6. Prithvi Raj           2017 - Pajero GLS 3.5 - 5 Door - White
7. Hani Howeedy    2015 GMC sierra denali
8. Benjamin           2018 Jeep Wrangler Sport JL silver
9. Jasim Bo Falah    Nissan Pathfinder , FJ and Tundra
10. ozgu                   2021 Nissan Safari Y61 / White
11. Rohit Deginal     Pajero 3.8 - 5 door - brown
12. Andrew John      2020, Mitsubishi Pajero, 4 door, 3.8, white
13. Mahmut             Jeep Wrangler 2005
14. Shaun J              2022 Toyota FJ Cruiser - Blue
15. Rahul6157         2019 Patrol Y62 Silver
16. Renier Venter    2016 Jeep Wrangler 2 door black
17. Abdullah N       2012, Nissan, Patrol, GCC, White
18. 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.

23 hours ago, Harshal said:

@Gaurav Is the only option for joining the drive going to be opting for Sunday instead of Saturday or will you be able to accommodate WL members? I’ll plan 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

2 minutes ago, Guido Ferriani said:

Is it afternoon or 7 am? 😁 thanks

Fixed, its afternoon. My bad.

14 minutes ago, GabrielH said:

I'm not able to RSVP for the upcoming newbie drives. I don't see the calendar and instead there's a message saying I need to be active subscription. I'm have an active annual membership (renewed last month) and tried to sign in/out but getting the same issue.  Am I doing something wrong? 🥺

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