Srikumar

thank you guys...

As a part of the Sweihan Adventures, this time we go down further south to the small town of Yahar that is famous for its reddish nature of sand and huge sized dunes. Plus the fact that this is area is less traversed by other offroaders makes it a perfect playground for an adrenaline pumping fast paced Fewbie+ drive. We will find bowls, we will find long sideys and sharp ridges, so be prepared for another roller coaster ride. So drivers, Start your engine!!! General Info This drive is organized in full compliance with the COVID19 guidelines. We expect every member that joins this drive to go through the below information 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 Ban from Carnity Off-road Club Two Way Radio Guidelines Drive Details Level: Fewbie Plus and Above When: 8 May 2022, Sunday. Meeting time: 5:30 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/J2UgyVauq8JcPPoLA 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: 09:30 AM THIS IS A COMPRESSOR-ONLY DRIVE. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 10 drivers. RSVP will close on Thursday - 5 PM. 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 ON THE BELOW CALENDAR

Eid Mubarak!!!

Thank you @Mus_hus78 @ShereenMK @AlexM @KAMALIO @Prakash Anoop @Karthik Raptor @Thomas Varghese and our dear resident doctor @M.Seidamfor joining yesterday's Sweihan Night Adventures. It was an action packed drive that was perfectly executed by the entire team. It was very unfortunate that @ShereenMK had to exit out as soon as we entered with the side airbags getting deployed causing no tension on the seat belts. Look on the bright side, you don't have to worry about side airbag deployment in the future (that's is ofcourse if you don't get it replaced) 😂 With some amazing drivers in the convoy, it let me be a bit adventurous at some places, but every time I looked back the entire convoy was still following. Well done guys, you certainly are rockstars. There quarters into the drive, Thomas informed that he was not feeling well. With a doctor being in the convoy @M.Seidam took fantastic care to make Thomas feel better. However, as it was not advisable for Thomas to drive out in the dark, Seidam drive Thomas's car out. Once we reached the tarmac we bid farewell to @Mus_hus78 and Thomas who departed, while the rest of us went back in for a quick spin to get Seidam's car. @Thomas it was a wise move to take a nap and drive back home fresh. Glad that you made it home safely. @M.Seidam thank you for the fantastic support at the back end of the convoy as well as in taking excellent care of Thomas when he needed it. Always a pleasure driving with you. Thank you once again to all the drivers and I hope the Sweihan Night Adventures was worth the drive from Dubai. Till we meet again, take care.

Take care @Xavier Treasurer. Hope its nothing too serious. @Karthik Raptor @Prakash Anoop @Mus_hus78 @AlexM @ShereenMK @KAMALIO @M.Seidamhope you guys are geared up for what looks like an exciting evening. Convoy Numbering 1. Srikumar - XJ 2. Mustafa - Pajero 3. Shereen - LC 4. AlexM - Wrangler 5. Kamlio - Wrangler 6. Prakash Anoop - Wrangler 7. Karthik - Raptor 8. Seidam - Xterra We shall be using Carnity Channel 3. See you guys at the starting point at 10 PM tonight.

@Karthik Raptor @Prakash Anoop @Mus_hus78 @AlexM @Xavier Treasurer @ShereenMK and WL @Joseph Raju I have updated the meeting point. For those who have been a part of the earlier night drives at Sweihan you guys already know what to expect, and for those who would be driving in this terrain for the first time be ready for a fast paced roller coaster ride. Can't wait for Saturday night. See you boys in Sweihan.

I have not seen your setup and dont know whether you already have some offroad lights. Offroad lights are helpful but not mandatory for a night drive as you are not leading. However, if this drive helps you get the permission from the Home Ministry to splurge some money on your car, then go ahead by all means. 😜

As the winds of change have covered the bulldozer tracks, we are back with the next episode of Sweihan Night Adventures where we rock to the music of our engines. Here is an invite to all those who participated in the last series of Sweihan Night Drives and to all the Fewbie Plus (and above) members that wish to taste the beauty of a fast paced Night Drive. We will find bowls, long sideys, ridges and criss-cross dunes in the Night's darkness with only our headlights to guide us through. So drivers, Start your engine!!! General Info 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 Ban from Carnity Off-road Club Two Way Radio Guidelines Drive Details Level: Fewbie Plus and Above When: 23 April 2022, Saturday Meeting time: 10:00 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cSgEY7dNvs4VPV7Q9 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: 02:00 AM, Sunday THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS DRIVE UNLESS YOU HAVE A COMPRESSOR. ANYONE ARRIVING AT THE DRIVE WITHOUT A COMPRESSOR, FLAG, PROPER SHOVEL AND DEFLATION KIT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE. ALL TOW POINTS WILL BE CHECKED BEFORE DEPARTURE. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Saturday - 9 AM. 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 IN THE EVENTS CALENDAR

Sweihan Drives are back!! It was a perfect morning, with some nice cold weather, brilliant drivers and a beautiful terrain. Big appaluse to all the drivers @Hasan Wahlan @Santoso Marjuki@Aisha S @Chris Wing @Tom B @Fabien Monleau @Karthikeyan Govindarajan @Josh T.for driving exceptionally well and keeping a brisk pace thought out the drive. Also, thanks to everyone for helping refix my car's radiator hose With Sweihan terrian looking so good, I look forward to more adventures with you all in that sandbox. TIll we meet again on the sands, take care.

Convoy Numbering 1. Srikumar 2. Hasan 3. Santoso 4. Aisha 5. Chris Wing 6. Fabien 7. Tom B 8. Karthikeyan 9. Josh T We shall be using Carnity Channel 3. See you tomorrow morning at 6 AM.

@Santoso Marjuki and @Hasan Wahlan you have been added on the drive RSVP. Please confirm your participation

@Chris Wing I have added you on the drive RSVP. Please confirm your participation

@Aisha S @Rob S @Fabien Monleau @Josh T. @Tom B @Karthikeyan Govindarajan @Prakash Anoop @Alphin Aloor @Anoop Nair @ASAD. The meeting point has been updated on the drive post. Also, since we have a long WL of members looking for a first drive of the weekend, incase you are unable to make it please sign out in advance so that the rest can get a drive this weekend. We would be starting early at 6:00 AM. Expect a fast paced drive with plenty of opportunity to shovel and self recover your cars. Also, as we are visiting this area after a gap of more than a few months this would be a part exploration drive as well. Convoy Numbering and radio channel would be posted on Saturday evening.

If the rims are an issue, try going with slightly narrow rims. The tyre sits a lot more tightly resulting in lesser chances of a popout

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 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 Mandatory Safety Requirements Ban from Carnity Off-road Club Two Way Radio Guidelines Drive Details Level: Fewbie Plus and above When: 20 March, Sunday Meeting time: 6:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Starting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/CGHVD1Cfjm1kUSMU9 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: 10:00 AM THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. WE WILL END THE DRIVE AT A POINT WHICH IS NOT CLOSE TO AN AIR LINE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A COMPRESSOR, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS DRIVE. IF YOU ARRIVE AND HAVE NO COMPRESSOR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: RSVP will close on Saturday - 9 AM. 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 on Below Calendar:

Trip Report It was so satisfying to be back in Sweihan. The vastness of sand, the majestic dunes, zero cross tracks and just about 75 mins drive from Dubai makes Sweihan my favorite playground. Towards the end of last year, this beautiful place was ravaged by bulldozers making it virtually impossible to drive anymore. But the desert is the prime example, that time is the biggest healer. The winds of change covered all the bruises and we were back to having fun just like old times. @Zulfikhar Naiyar was my second lead and did a very good job of following my tracks and rerouting when needed. Nicely done buddy. @Anthony Tan you have certainly grown in lot of confidence from the last time I saw you in Tilal Sweihan. Overall well managed. @Ivan Pironi your F150 must have felt at home in this terrain where you could rev it up as much as your heart desired. One piece of advise - there were places where you were keeping a bit too much gap from the car in front. We can learn a lot from seeing how the car in front is tackling the terrain and accordingly adjust ourselves on the fly, so try driving a bit more closer. But overall well done. @Paolo Pellegrini seeing you after the AN which has been a while back. There were only a couple of places where you did struggle just a bit, but I think that had more to do with your tire pressure. As we get into the summers, the tyre pressures will keep increasing during the drive so we will have to keep a constant look out for it. Other than, you drove very well. @Andrew McCarthy was flying with his Pajero and handled the entire route with aplomb. Driving at the back end of the convoy is never easy with all the churned tracks, but it can add to the challenge, so my hat goes off to @Amr Aydin @Haitham Khattab @Deepak 11 for managing things so well. @Awais Zuberi appreciate you handling the sweep position yesterday. Driving in sweep, can be difficult at times, especially if you have some heavy cars that have gone through but that's where your skills start improving a lot. Also, play a bit with the tyre pressures as you are driving on AT and you will find a whole new level. Finally, a big thanks to @Looper for supporting this drive and helping out the entire convoy and also non Carnity members when in need. Till we meet next time again on the sand, see you and take care.

@Deepak 11 @Andrew McCarthy\ @Amr Aydin @Awais Zuberi @Anna Dillon @Haitham Khattab @Paolo Pellegrini@Anthony Tan @Ivan Pironi @Murtaza Bhuria @Kaleem Ur Rahman @Zulfikhar Naiyar @Looper Convoy Numbering Srikumar - XJ Zulfikar - Xterra Murtaza - Pajero Kaleem - Prado Anna - Pajero Anthony - Y62 Ivan - Ford F150 Goutam - Wrangler Paolo - Pajero Haitham - Wrangler Andrew - Pajero Deepak - Wrangler Amr - Wrangler Awais - Silverado We shall be using Carntiy Channel 3 (446.056). The meeting time is 6:00 AM. See you in the morning.

Nice to have you onboard. See you in Sweihan

There is no more requirement of PCR of Al Hosn Green to enter open areas in Abu Dhabi

Noted. @Guddi you have been added onto the drive. Please confirm your participation.

@Paolo Pellegrini @Anthony Tan @Ivan Pironi I have added you on to the drive as this is your first drive for the weekend. Please confirm your partipation.

Bilstein are some of the best monotube shocks and are nicely priced as well. They are a bit hard for the road but perform well off-road. I installed them on my XJ and they have lasted for all the abuse that I have put on them with no issues. You need to first decide your budget and then you would be able to narrow down on which shocks suits your budget.