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@Kavindu Avanka and @IMAMP could you please provide which 4x4 do you drive, and whether the front and rear tow hooks are in good conditions.

IMPORTANT UPDATE Due to an ongoing cycling event it seems the Al Qudra Parking might be closed tomorrow morning, so the meeting point has been shifted just besides the Qudra Parking. Exact Location is provided below: Near Emirates NBD - ADNOC Last Exist Al Qudra Al Lisaili - Al Qudra Rd - Dubai https://goo.gl/maps/kq8sT5a6ZGuJR67V8 In case of any difficulty you can give me, Gaurav or Fred a call. Our numbers are on the original drive post.

Welcome @Junaid Khalid to Carnity Off-road Club. See you tomorrow

Not needed if he downsizes from 18 inch to 17 inch for the 3.8 Pajero. Anything below the front brakes would obstruct.

I think it would cost you approx AED 150-200 in Ajman to get it replaced. If you want to do it yourself this is a good video

Yes. Signup for the drive and also let us know which car you drive, do you have front and rear tow hooks in good condition and any previous offroading experience.

@Lucky sAm, @Obaid.Sultan.1987, @Rizwanm2, @Edward Davies, @Incognitoes, @Amit0103, @Mahmoud Hamzawy, @Seldon @Matti Brockman, if you do have your own two way radios please bring them along, we can set them up to Carnity frequency after the briefing. If you dont have, we carry spare radios which we can provide for the drive. Its important that everyone is on time at the meeting point, i.e., 6:45 AM as the convoy will move sharp at 7:00 AM Thank you Seldon for the details, you are already well equipped for the newbie drive. Regarding the base plate for the jack, its not an urgent requirement and we have few experienced guys who can guide you where to get them.

@Seldon Welcome. Could you provide some details about your ride? 1. Which 4x4 do you drive? 2. Does your 4x4 have front and rear recovery points 3. Have you had any previous offroading experience?

Hi, thanks for the information. No we don't have a WhatsApp group. But I shall be there at the meeting point on time. See you in the morning. Welcome onboard. See you tomorrow morning. Welcome. Could you provide some details about your ride? 1. Which 4x4 do you drive? 2. Does your 4x4 have front and rear recovery points 3. Have you had any previous offroading experience?

@tjsingh yes it should not be a problem for the Newbie drive. See you tomorrow. @Mahmoud Hamzawy welcome to Carnity Off-road Club. Could you provide some details about your ride? 1. Which 4x4 do you drive? 2. Does your 4x4 have front and rear recovery points 3. Have you had any previous offroading experience?

@Incognitoes Welcome to Carnity Off-road Club. Could you please share the following details: 1. Do you have any previous offroading experience? 2. Ensure that your front and rear recovery points are in good condition

@Edward Davies welcome to Carnity Off-road Club. Could you provide some more details about your ride? 1. Which 4x4 do you drive? 2. Have you had any previous offroading experience? 3. Does your 4x4 have both front and rear recovery points?

Hi @Obaid.Sultan.1987 Welcome to Carnity Off-road Club. To answer your query Range Rover Sports is not an ideal off-roader, unlike Range Rover Vogue due to low hanging bumper and low profile oversize tires. RR Sports is more aimed for on-road performance rather than for off-road.. But being a Range Rover they are borderline acceptable for newbie level drives. If this car is too special or precious for you, I wouldn't advise you to take a chance due to its low clearance and thin tires. If this is the second or third car in your household and you guys are done with its on-road use and wish to test its off-road character, then you can join the drive. We will still double-check everything before the drive like low gearing, sand mode response, max suspension height, tow hook etc.

Al Qudra Desert is one of the best area to enjoy the desert driving with many natural beauty and landscape for a perfect morning drive. Al Qudra Desert is filled with hundreds of birds species to gazelles, oryx and camels. This area is famous for its white sand and offers a good mix of playable dunes and technical dunes to test your off-road control. All first timer absolute newbie drivers will receive a detailed briefing before the drive starts to learn the basics of desert driving, techniques and etiquette. They will also receive the safety advise, recovery procedures, best practice and debunking the myth of desert driving. Newbie briefing will end with an individual advice on your 4x4 vehicle gearing, tire pressure, traction control and SRS options to enjoy your first desert drive thoroughly and safely. Depending on the convoy level and participation, we might have a quick fewbie level drive after the newbie drive. Level : Absolute Newbie, Newbies and above (All level) When: 17 January 2020 Meeting time: 6:45 AM, convoy will move at sharp 7:00 AM Meeting Point Near Emirates NBD - ADNOC Last Exist Al Qudra Al Lisaili - Al Qudra Rd - Dubai https://goo.gl/maps/kq8sT5a6ZGuJR67V8 Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 10 inches of ground clearance. Plan: Drive, train and enjoy till about 12:00 PM What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks, smiles, stories, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 12:00 PM MUST READ: First off-road drive checklist Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities Off road Driving Etiquette's Off-road Convoy Rules Off roading - Everything you need to know Please RSVP the below calendar event

Due to the persistent rain through the night and continuing this morning, the terrain is not safe for Newbies and hence this drive has been called off.

Hi @Wrangeld, the weather still seems to be holding up. If there is a rain we would definitely alter the route a bit, but yes the drive is still on at this stage.

You have some serious guts to do that to a cop's car.

I thought that once you come to Intermediate level in offroading this would be standard recovery procedure

You are welcome to join. See you on Friday morning

Lets have a slight different kind of challenge in the Qudra Area. This area is famous for its white sand and will offer a good mix of playable dunes, technical dunes to test your car control. Depending on the convoy level and participation, we might have a quick fewbie level drive after the newbie drive. Level : Newbie and above When: 10 January 2020 Meeting time: 6:45 AM, convoy will move at sharp 7:00 AM Where: Al Qudra Parking GPS Coordinate: https://goo.gl/maps/Ru8v4AiVBHVVeaBU9 Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 10 inches of ground clearance. Plan: Drive, train and enjoy till about 12:00 PM What to bring along: Loads of snacks, plenty of water - whatever you like with little extra to share, water, liquids, smiles, stories, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 12:00 PM MUST READ: First off-road drive checklist Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities Off road Driving Etiquette's Off-road Convoy Rules Off roading - Everything you need to know Please RSVP the below calendar event

its a hard pill to swallow for some

Hi Lucky It's not an issue as he is old enough. However, since you will be driving for the first time in sand you need to be 100% focussed. I will leave the decision to you. If you are bringing him along, ensure that he has a proper child seat.

Hi Lucky Welcome to Carnity Off-road Club. The meeting point details and timings are provided on the drive post which I have pasted below as well. I shall be there at the meeting point at 6:45 AM. Regarding the things for tomorrow just ensure that your car has rear and front recovery points. For the rest we shall guide you. If anything is there you can put a message on the forum which I check on a regular basis. When: 3 Jan 2020 Meeting time: 6:45 AM, the convoy will move at sharp 7:00 AM Where: Tawi Nazwa Shops GPS Coordinate: https://goo.gl/maps/4U9z5Q9HdesX3UU59

Welcome @Vanessa8580. Just ensure that your husband doesn't become a back seat driver.