Srikumar

Are you still having ATF overheating after installing the fan and driving in tiptronic?

What Fred is referring to is the transfer case. You are referring to the transmission overheating. Two different things

Congrats to a fantastic team player and leader in Carnity.

To just add to what @Frederic has said the rear skid plate can be of 2-3 mm aluminum as it will rarely see any direct impact

We are not in any of these activities. These clauses have always been there on insurance of AXA, RSA and Oman. However, if you have an accident, roll or flip in the desert the insurance company would cover you because what we do at Carniry is not a competition or race or dune bashing (like desert safari guys).

That's the magic of a chocolate bar 😂

We need @Farouq Owdehto show us the footage of the nose dive. Thankfully, nothing happened and we were able to continue.

We Rocked Sweihan This was our 3rd visit to the same area of Sweihan in as many weeks, but endless swath of sand in Sweihan just refuses to disappoint. We pushed, pushed and still kept pushing. Endless side slopes, beautiful rolling dunes, criss crossing and bowls as big as stadium was the overall theme of yesterday's Sweihan drive. To supplement this beautiful terrain we had an amazing set of drivers in @Hasan Wahlan @Ruan van den Heever @Farouq Owdeh and expertly swept by @Chaitanya D. Drivers that were brave and courageous, not afraid to push their cars to the limits. We did stuff that probably we would not have imagined to do on a day drive, and that's the beauty of night drives. Bravo to the entire team of drivers for placing the trust in each other. Big thanks to @Chaitanya D for supporting the drive and keep an eagle eye on the entire convoy. Probably one of the finest night drive I have been a part I look forward to catching up with you guys for another adventure in Sweihan very soon. Till then take care.

We have a nice and tight convoy with some well capable drivers. So be ready to push the pace tonight and lets see how far we can go. Convoy Numbering 1. Srikumar - XJ 2. Hasan Wahlan - LC100 @Hasan Wahlan 3. Ruan - Wrangler @Ruan van den Heever 4. Farooq - JGC @Farouq Owdeh 5. Chaitanya - Xterra @Chaitanya D We shall be using Carnity Channel 3. See you there at 10:00 PM.

I thought they were mystical creatures that never really existed.

Hi, this is a Fewbie Drive. Corrected

Join us to explore Sweihan Desert in Abu Dhabi And learn the art of off-roading in a versatile playground for your first off-road adventure. You will learn to self-drive your vehicle from experts having decades of off-roading experience in the UAE. This area offers a good mix of playable long set of dunes and broad ridges to test your off-road control. Drive is open for all 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD vehicles having 8-10 inches of ground clearance and (MANDATORY) Front and rear tow hooks (MANDATORY) What you'll learn: Introduction to off-roading. Desert driving basics and etiquette. Desert driving tips, techniques, myth and best practices. Off-road and safety gear familiarization and recovery procedures. Vehicle orientation, risk analysis, deflation and outdoor safety advice. First time with Carnity Off-road Club: Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Year. Do you have any prior off-road experience? Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / eyelets. Why should i join? We will teach you how to self-drive off-road safely and learn the best offroad driving and recovery techniques. If you have already driven in sand before then you can learn more from experts having decades of off-roading experience in the UAE. This area offers a good mix of playable long set of dunes and broad ridge to test your off-road control. Can my vehicle do this ? This drive is open for all 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD vehicle having 8-10 inches of ground clearance and front and rear tow hooks. If in doubt please first announce your questions on the drive thread so we can advise you further. Any stock 4x4/4WD are most welcome, you don't need any vehicle modifications. Can i bring passengers ? Yes of course, but if you are absolute new to off-roading it is better to drive alone first to avoid any distractions. Learn More About: Carnity Off-road Club 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 MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: BAN POST Two Way Radio Guidelines Every Off-roader brings his own radio, programmed to the frequencies described in below advice topic. We will not share spare radios or program your radio on the drive. If you need assistance in programming the radio, post a topic on the Carnity website with your questions and we will help you out. Make sure your radio is fully charged. It will be your only way of communication while driving. Before buying, please carefully read below advice so you are informed properly on which model / cost / shops... No radio = No drive. It is an essential tool and you should make sure you bring it on every drive and learn/practice how to use it. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Drive Details Level: Fewbie and Above When: 06 May 2021, Thursday Meeting time: 10:00 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: - https://goo.gl/maps/Tod7LMn7tAhr5JK58 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: 2:00 AM Friday Morning End Point: TBA Please RSVP on below calendar

Congrats Marshal Angela. Your energy and passion on your drive is something that every member in this club enjoys. Well deserved.

We have a small and tight convoy for this evening. The convoy numbering will be as follows: 1. Srikumar - Cherokee XJ 2. Mustafa - Pajero 3. Karthik - LC 200 4. Hasan Wahlan - LC 100 5. Farouq - JGC 6. Vanessa - Pajero See you at the meeting point at 10:00 PM. We will be using Carnity Channel 3.

@Ruan van den Heeverthanks for the update. For sure, we would be doing this area very soon again as the season of the night drives has just started and I look forward to meeting you on the next one. Take care.

@Taufique Surve this drive is for Fewbies and above. If you have completed the necessary drives, you can apply for your Fewbie promotion mentioning all the details. Once approved, you can then join this drive. This driv eRSVP will be kept open till Thursday afternoon.

Please put me in the WL as well. Thanks.

DRIVE PLAN After the last couple of successful night drives in Sweihan, we shall be shifting our focus and explore a southern part of the Sweihan desert closer to the town of Yahar. The area is famous for its sharp ridges, mix of broad dunes and technical terrain, and of course the Famous Lady Dune. Be prepared to push your car to the limits in the darkness of the night with only your headlights as your source of guidance. COVID19 COMPLIANCE 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 MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: BAN POST Two Way Radio Guidelines Every Off-roader brings his own radio, programmed to the frequencies described in below advice topic. We will not share spare radios or program your radio on the drive. If you need assistance in programming the radio, post a topic on the Carnity website with your questions and we will help you out. Make sure your radio is fully charged. It will be your only way of communication while driving. Before buying, please carefully read below advice so you are informed properly on which model / cost / shops... No radio = No drive. It is an essential tool and you should make sure you bring it on every drive and learn/practice how to use it. Drive Details Level: Fewbie and Above When: 29 April 2021, Thursday Meeting time: 10:00 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: - https://maps.app.goo.gl/6CQnFzvp71AaJZQu9 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: 2:00 AM Friday Morning Please RSVP on below calendar

If you have increased the width of the rim, that might be one of the main reason for increased popouts. For the moment, you will need to play with the pressure and as Chaitanya mentioned avoid sharp turns

A question, is your new rim width the same as the stock one? If the width is more that could be a reason for more frequent pop outs? Generally pop outs are quite rare in BFG due to their thick side walls. I would recommend trying to analyse under what circumstances are you having a popout, crisscrossing aggressively, fighting gravity, sharp turns or hitting bumps more frequently. If you get your tyre cleaned that should be fine. Rebalancing is not needed everytime unless you have lost the weights

TRIP REPORT Now, that's what I call an eventful evening but in a good way. As I was leaving from work in the afternoon, I noticed that my steering pump was leaking badly. A quick dash to my mechanic and an hour later I was all set for the drive. Appreciate the mechanic who was willing to do the work even though he was fasting. I had done my PCR on Wednesday and unfortunately the result had not come out till I needed to leave for AD, causing a bit of confusion at the border as my DPI mentioned that I need a Swab test. So I had to call off the drive with a heavy heart and just a few minutes after informing everyone, I received an SMS that my PCR result that came Negative. With a big relief we informed all the drive particpants that the drive was on but the start would be a bit delayed. I considered this as a positive sign, that this drive was meant to happen and that we are going to have a great evening. It was wonderful to see all the drive partipantants at the meeting point. After a quick deflation and briefing, we headed into the might dunes of Sweihan. It's a fact that in night drives with limited visibility sometimes the size of the dunes, which can be quite daunting in daylight, don't seem so intimidating at night till the time you do the descent. I can safely say that we scaled some of the biggest dunes of Sweihan and criss crossed on some amazing rolling dunes. The reason was the fantastic convoy that we had plus the trust they placed in each other, that if the car in front can do it so can we if we follow the tracks precisely. We did have our fair share of popouts due to the nature of the terrain and pace of the convoy, but nothing that couldnt be easily fixed. Congratulations to the entire team of drivers yesterday, @Hasan Wahlan @Kamal Fayad @Mus_hus78 @Ruan van den Heever @Farouq Owdeh and ofcourse our very capable Sweep @Tbone who was always there to help when needed. I personally had an extremely satisfying feeling of the drive that we pulled off yesterday night as a team. Bravo !! For sure, I will be planning to come down next Thursday as well, when we go discover another side of Sweihan. Till then take care and have a wonderful week ahead.

Good afternoon. Looks like we have a fantastic line of quite capable Fewbie drivers and so I have thought that we would head in a more easterly direction and exit out closer to Nahel. So pull up your socks, as we roar our engine through the tranquility of the desert in pursuit of the unknown. Convoy Numbering 1. Srikumar - XJ 2. Hasan - LC @Hasan Wahlan 3. Kamal - Infinity @Kamal Fayad 4. Mustafa - Pajero @Mus_hus78 5. Ruan - Wrangler @Ruan van den Heever 6. Farooq - JGC @Farouq Owdeh 7. Vinod - Xterra @Tbone We shall be using Carnity Channel 3. Meeting Point has been updated on the drive post. See you there tonight at 9:30 PM sharp.