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DRIVE PLAN This drive will not be for the faint hearted !! Expect a fast paced drive through the majestic terrain of Sweihan. We will have bowls, sideys, ridge riding on razor sharp ridges, and criss-crossing of dunes at a pace that will surely get your heart racing, if not pounding. So join in for a fun filled Sunday morning in one of the best terrains of UAE MUST READ AND COMPLY Environmental Policy Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquettes Emergency details for all off roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities Level: Fewbie Plus and above When: 20 October Sunday Meeting time: 06:00 AM Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HX7XZsiwHndyb9mSA Approximate finish time: 10:00 AM 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, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. RECOMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR: Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge Compressor (MANDATORY) Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY) Off-road flag (MANDATORY) Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles First-aid kit Fire extinguisher LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. 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 - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned - 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 event

Congratulations @Emanuel. Look forward to being in more drives with you.

Hi @Giacomo @Victor Socaciu @Fares Adel @nithish468 looks like we are going to have a short convoy which means we can do a bit more exploration in the night wilderness. Brace yourself for a lot of fun and excitement. We shall be using Carnity Channel 3 (446.056) for this drive. Convoy numbering would be decided at the meeting point. @TIMMY you are on the manage tab. Are you joining this drive? If so, will shift you to the going tab.

DRIVE DESCRIPTION With the summer in full bloom, one of the best times to enjoy the UAE wilderness is at night. Driving at night brings a different set of challenges. While the pace would be lower compared to the day, the reduced visibility increases the level of the game. This time we would be heading to Little Liwa or Sweihan where we will be presented with some of the finest terrain that UAE has to offer. Its not mandatory to have offroad lights for this drive. We request every member that joins this drive to go through the below information and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquettes and responsibilities. MUST READ AND COMPLY Environmental Policy Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquette's Emergency details for all off-roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities DRIVE DETAILS Level: Newbie and above When: 14 June 2024, Friday Meeting time: 08:30 PM- Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/c69wLd7N61JjxBmf6 Approximate finish time: 12:00 AM (Saturday) 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, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Mandatory off-road gears: Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit, Tow Rope, 2 Shackles and fire extinguisher. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 12 cars only. Please withdraw your RSVP, if you find you are unable to join, so your spot can be taken by others in the waitlist. If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, if an RSVP attendee removes themselves, you will be moved from the waitlist to the RSVP list as an attendee. A convoy list will be sent out the day prior to the drive. Latecomers will be returned back - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned back - Without any exceptions. Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month. PLEASE RSVP ON BELOW CALENDAR

If it's a personal vehicle, I would get them passed in UAQ Shamil. They don't bother as long as the engine, gear and chassis is in place. Rest don't matter. 😅

Is your clutch fan functioning like it's supposed to? Normally when the engine temperature goes up the fan speed needs to increase to compensate for the lack of natural air flow. One easy way to check is when the engine is cold to rotate the fan. If it rotates smoothly, that means the fan needs to be replaced. A good condition clutch fan will have rotational resistance when engine is cold

The noise feels like a rubbing noise or from the wheel bearing. Just check if the mud guards are not scrapping the tyre especially in the front. Do you have a skid plate for the front bumper? Reason I am asking is because the Pajero front bumper without a skid plate does tend to bend inside after a couple of off-road drives. See if you can get someone to sit with you and try to find out from which side of the car the noise is coming from. That might help to identify if it's a wheel bearing issue

Yes you are right. The hitch receiver goes in the same slot as the ball hitch. You can share the photos if you wish as well. As long as they are not a distraction to your focus, it should be fine. Children need to be belted with appropriate child / booster seats as per their age.

Due to limited participation, this drive has been cancelled. We have another FB+ drive on Saturday which still has some space available incase you wish to join. Will plan this drive some other time. @Mohit Gurnani @Mohammad Sayawoush Azad please acknowledge this post.

DRIVE PLAN Plan is simple. To hit every monstrous dune in Sweihan with tons of ridge riding, side sloping, and action packed fast paced driving. This drive will provide you with the right amount of adrenaline before the start of the Eid Holiday. MUST READ AND COMPLY Environmental Policy Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquettes Emergency details for all off roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie Plus and above When: 07 April 2024, Sunday Meeting time: Meeting Point: Approximate finish time: 10:30 AM 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, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. MANDATORY OFF-ROAD GEAR: As per your ranking LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. 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. Will not wait for latecomers and they will be returned - without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned - 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

Thanks @Davie Chase for a brilliant drive. Loved the pace and the ease with which you took the convoy through. Look forward to catching up with you on your next drive.

And I used to keep saying Abraca Dabra at the gate for it to open. 😂

What is the lift on your vehicle? Typically the drive shafts can tolerate a bit of lift, like in my XJ I have a 2.5 inch lift and the drive shaft has been working fine for the last 6 years. But I did drop my TC a bit a to reduce the angle.

This is the first time I have joined your drive @Davie Chase and it was an absolute blast, right from the briefing to the beautiful route that you took. Loved every bit of it. Everyone drove amazingly well especially in the middle session where the whole convoy was driving in a fluid motion. Look forward more such adventures.

Congratulations @Simon D. Well done buddy.

Fantastic evening Fredy. Though I have not heard much of the Queen songs before, it was really great to have such a special screening. The atmosphere was even sweeter with all those who joined and danced yesterday night. Looking forward to the next Sonic night. P.S. @Frederic by then please learn a bit more on the history and steps of Kolaveri Di and Sheila Ki Jaawani.

Congratulations @DP1011. So when are we having the Paani Puri Drive?

To reiterate what Fred says, driving on 4L for extended periods of time at high speeds around 60-70 kmph is definitely not advised from a car manufacturer itself. If you regularly drive at 4H, you will learn how to build the momentum to scale any level of dunes. It will be a different driving style compared to the guys driving at 4L but there is nothing that you can't achieve in 4H compared to 4L. If anything your planning and dune approach will be far better if you practice in 4H. Plus the clubs that strongly recommend driving in 4L are backed by garages that are more interested in repairing the car that you have damaged.

Mostly the tyres or the wheel bearing for the noise upfront. Regarding the clatter noise check your number plates bolts if they are loose.

It's definitely not OK to drive on tarmac in 4H Part time at 100km/h. The central differential gets locked 50:50 between the front and back. I also did that once mistakenly for about 80 km as the lever was stuck halfway before I realized the error. Lucky for me there was no damage. Hope the same goes for you as well.

Some brilliant manoeuvres and amazing capture. Well done guys.

But you will have an excellent view of the every hour fireworks at Global Village and Town Square

Convoy Numbering We will be using Carnity Channel 3 tomorrow. See you in the morning at 6:30 AM