Srikumar

As I mentioned on the drive topic we will be running till we run out of fuel. It would best if you could avoid commitments on that day. Its not everyday we goto Quaa😄

@Imran Kashif @Chris Wing @ASAD. @Mario Cornejo you have been added on to the drive list. We will be running 2 convoys. Details to follow....

Thanks Gaurav for highlighting this point. We are already having a late start at 8 AM, so incase there is a delay in reaching the meeting point, we will not be waiting. Time on this drive is of the essence if we are to complete the planned route.

Due to the recent issues with Google Maps, I have put in the coordinates of the Meeting point on the drive post. Please check it up before you leave the house, the last thing we would need is for you to arrive in Qudra instead of Quaa. Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/6kiP3wMm29u18diF6 (Coordinates : 23°28'59.2"N 55°12'50.5"E)

Nearest Gas Station : ADNOC Al Quaa https://goo.gl/maps/dceMQeamaMq8YNPv5 Please ensure that you fill to complete brim. Buying petrol inside the desert would cost you a fortune and we accept only cash 😂

@Beide Worku @Senthil Kumar as you have not completed the min 2 IM drives (which is a prerequisite for this drive), I will have to remove your name from the WL. Look forward to driving with you soon.

You might have better luck in calling up the bosses of those who made it in to the drive and arrange for some sudden work 😂

Some of us have been fasting since last week 😂

@Gok Krish there are plenty of places to camp the previous night and I guess you will have quite a few for company. However, I would request everyone to ensure that to not over burden your cars, you will need all the power to climb some of these dunes. So try to stay as light as possible, that's why I mentioned that there is no need of extra fuel. I would most probably be driving down on Saturday morning.

Drive Info With the cool winter breeze finally starting to set in, its time to hit the big playgrounds that UAE has to offer. And, there is none bigger than the monstrous dunes of Al Quaa. This area has every kind of dune structure possible, pyramid dunes, starfish dune, steep slip faces, and bowls the size of a football stadium. BOWLS STARFISH DUNES STEEP SLIP FACES This will be the ultimate test of driver and machine. You will be redlining the engine, and your car will still crave for more. And if you felt the the above was not enough, here is the best part - we will be joined by @Frederic and @Gaurav So drivers, Start your engines!!! Important Points for all drive participants This drive is for Intermediates who have already completed min. 2 IM drives with Carnity. Keep your car as light as possible. This is not a drive to have passengers. There is no need to carry extra fuel Ensure that you are with a tank full to the brim at the meeting point The plan is to end the drive when we run out of fuel (so please dont keep any kind of other appointments for that day). Take the E95 route only, as that has the closest gas station. All other routes dont have any gas station close to the meeting point. Ensure that your car is in the best possible condition. Finally, if you run out of fuel in the middle of the drive, it would be sold by the other team members at AED 100 per litre🤣. So ensure that you conserve fuel by turning the engine off at every break. Bring some quick wrapped sandwiches or lunch to eat along the way. 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 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: Intermediate+ (min. 2 Intermediate drives with Carnity) and above Meeting time: 08:00 AM Saturday (deflated and ready to move) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/6kiP3wMm29u18diF6 (Coordinates : 23°28'59.2"N 55°12'50.5"E) Approximate finish time: When we run out of fuel 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 and 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 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 CALENDAR

It's Google's intelligence that is recognizing you as an offroader. 😂

Wonderful. Look forward to seeing the manual LC in action. What is the gear ratio of the manual vs the automatic?

Might be a good idea to actually take a weighing gauge and compare the weights. In my Geolandars I unknowingly selected the LT version of the AT which is a heavier version than the regular AT

Probably because many of them are rented cars and are not actually owned

Congrats @Vaibhav

Well managed @M.Seidam, @Hisham Masaad and all the convoy members. We can never be fully prepared for such unfortunate incidents but a calm and thinking mind always finds a solution, and we probably had the most mature and calmest Marshals in Carnity on this drive. It's truly a blessing that @Mohamad Anwer was able to walk away from this nasty roll. Wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him on the sand very soon.

Loved the drive Fredy. Missed it for far too long. Beautiful dunes, wonderful convoy and the maestro leading. An absolutely perfect morning, look forward to joining more such drives.

I really would have loved to @M.Seidam, but got some family coming over tomorrow. Will join you soon for sure.

Keep your boot empty as parts keep following off from the LC 1000. It's a part of the design to shed weight before every long hill climb

@Zed how come you are in the FB+ drive? Is the LC 1000 coughing too much after the last IM drive?

A quick question to Wrangler owners, by bumping up to 35 inch tyres is regearing needed?

I would take a slightly different approach, I would swap the 18 inch rims for smaller size, preferably 16 inch rims as a first step. This not only gives better flotation on the sand, but also opens more options to get tyres. Next, I would not increase the weight of the tyres any more than existing, especially if you would be using the car mainly for sand offroading wiht minimal rock. Aggressive pattern tyres help during self recovery, but are not great when doing long hill climbs.