Rahimdad

@Mohamed Seidam and @Atif bhai, just to add to this knowledge base we lift the car from its lower arm instead of the jacking points, so instead of lifting the suspension, we are actually lifting the wheel, plus if we need we can always dig under the tire to clear the sand to give the tire a free spin.

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 Offroader 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

Level:  Newbie and above (All Level)

Meeting time: 6:30 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: - Tawi Nizwa Farm - https://goo.gl/maps/uhfU4J2mXoDPgnhR7

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: 10:30 AM

P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 15 cars maximum. RSVP will close on Thursday - 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.
• Members that do not confirm the terms of the COVID requirements will be removed from the RSVP list.
• 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

19 hours ago, Ahab Shamaa said:

Ya’ll should buy Japanese cars; much more reliable 😜

Now @Ahab Shamaa guess Santa will not be bringing any gifts for you this Christmas. You've been a naughty boy. @DANIEL NOGUEIRA will seriously be thinking Japanese now. You know my love of the 5.7 hemi Ram. Hope the Ram gets well soon.

@Asif Hussain bhai always the highest regards for you. It was a pleasure having you on the drive last year. I really love that area and I would love to join you soon when you're ready to revisit.

Trip Report

Wow what a different day for me. For the past few months I had been doing early morning drives only  so it was so different to be driving out during broad daylight and driving back in the dark. My sincere thanks goes out to @Wrangeld who after an exhausting morning drive joined me to support my afternoon drive with a commitment for Saturday early morning. It was great for me to have a social distancing brief after a long time, @Wrangeld again stepped up to deliver a humorous and awakening brief where everybody was involved.

As we all agreed that @Wrangeld should be a fly sweep we marched on with our original convoy positions leaving @Wrangeld to keep an Eagle eye on our convoy. Within a few minutes of departure I was informed @Wrangeld was tangled and headed back. It was amazing to see how a little digging and proper use of all tech on his Pajero he was able to wiggle himself out. Not only that with a tree right below he masterfully avoided it to join the convoy safely.

I had attended a drive earlier led by @Jeepie and @Wrangeld and I loved their route so much I tried to get as close to that route as possible. Many members love this area like myself due to the amount of fun learnimg we can apply at all levels. Today my mission should I be ready to accept it was to level it down to Newbie. To my surprise everyone handled themselves so well I could have easily got carried away. As we drove through handling everything what the desert had on offer we were treated to some awesome play areas one behind the other. We all took our turns at impressing everyone with the amount of steering and throttle control we possess. More than anything what impressed me was the calm and safe way everyone managed to steer down when momentum was lost.

As we had our fill in the play areas we headed to the power lines as 2 cars had to leave. The rest of the convoy continued in pursuit of reaching the top of Fossil Rocks. After a few tries and realising that some of us wouldn't make it, the rush on top and with bare rocks on top which meant we had to drive around it anyways, we came back down to reroute around Fossil Rocks. I must confess that going around Fossil Rock with the dunes around are not the easiest, but I'm so proud that the convoy made it through with a little help. From here it was easy to just drive through and have a little chat on the radio. At this point we inflated and left with a silent promise to see each other again on another exciting drive.

@Anvar Sadath Bekal was an excellent second lead with his Pajero. He was in with his beautiful girls and I just loved the smiles and energy from them. Its been some time since I last drove with him and his improvement shows with great steering and throttle control with good lines.

@Michael Gazi and his Pajero had a point to prove. He too showed great control and his pleasant smile and friendly approach was wonderful thing to carry through the drive. Very calm approach following the tracks with great competence. Well done.

@Badar Tariq completed the trio of Pajeros up front with just as much finesse and it was a treat to see how well he managed his Pajero.

@Sreenath Giridharan came and really showed us what a 4 cylinder 2.7 litre Fortuner. After witnessing @Jolly Abraham with a similar vehicle there is a lot they can learn from each other.

@Umar Kamal with his Jeep Grand Cherokee managed the entire trip very nicely. However the throttle control needs a bit of work as he over sped through a bump on one of the sideys. Thankfully nothing major and we managed to recover the plastic pieces from the site of the bump. Insha Allah it should be sorted out soon and hope to catch you again. As discussed in the beginning of the drive please remove the rear bumper lip also  it will just give you some additional  clearance. @Brette has mastered the JGC and he can guide you better if you want to continue using it. @Ashy also has some experience with the JGC and he too can help you if needed.

@Senthil Kumar did extremely well with his JKU limo. I had selected him as my Centre Forward an important position and he did really well filling up those huge shoes. He also chose great lines to drive on and really handled his ride well.

@Arman with is Wrangler was cautious, which is always a good trait at the newbie level. That being said he did not let that get in the way of having fun and learning in a safe way. I am looking forward to seeing him use the power of the TJ to his advantage as we discovered together with his kind permission.

@varunmehndiratta drove amazingly well and was in our second limo of the day. I really admire the way he drove and handled the entire trip. However a little mishap with the radio and caused a bit of a menace, but nothing we could not handle. With some information exchanged we will now make sure to lock our radio keypads so that they don't accidentally change channels in case of a bump.

@syed salman raza had his own surprise in store as he rode in with his Ford F150. I have to admit that I love the grunt of his 5.0 V8. It was wonderful to see him flattening the dunes behind him. Just one little slip into a pocket which saw the little Pajero with a big heart pulling it out.

@Harold Roberts was a treat to have with his FJ Cruiser. Queit, yet handling his FJ with grace. Great concentration and joyfully following the convoy to perfection.

@Shehab Alawadhi who had his dream come true did amazingly well with his Ford F150. There is a reason these are some of the best selling trucks in the world. With an amazing personality riding the F150 made our convoy secure in sweep. As a sweep he was always updating me about the convoy situation on radio. I hope I made you proud as your lead, and as promised I will have you as my second lead on our next drive together.

Once again a special shout put to a special person, @Wrangeld who makes any trip filled with humour and joy. With your little black Nt for a Psjero you saved the day in so many ways. I recognise you must have been tired from your morning trip and had an early morning appointment on Saturday, but that did not stop you from adding that much needed energy to the drive.

Until next time keep tuned to the upcoming drives and don't forget to sign up on time.

There are a few people who successfully paint a picture in your mind in the way they write up, ordinary stuff becomes extra-ordinary. @Ale Vallecchi and @Mohamed Seidam along with our witty @Wrangeld are just those authors of such magnificent literature. I can read on for ages and imagine myself being there in their thoughts, but alas its time for me to get ready for my afternoon drive.

Noted @Thomas Varghese always trying to help and encourage enthusiasts so they do not miss on any opportunity to learn. Insha Allah next time.

@Thomas Varghese glad to know you and your X are back together again. I have a vaccine for this bug already, but I am not sharing the formula, it will cost you much more to get the vaccine than continue off-roading. Fortunately I have one position in my convoy and can make an exception if you want to join. Let me know before 11 am so that I can add you to my convoy. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

No worries @Shehab Alawadhi, it is a pleasure to hear from you.

After reading your message I literally fall on the floor laughing and my family now thinks they need to admit me at the mental hospital, I guess we are alike.

Insha Allah I will try to make a good lead and try not to trouble you so much, hope I can make you proud as your lead and I too continue to learn from our great Carnity team.

Hi @Barisyuregir, since it is your first drive you are exempted from bringing flag and radio, we can share a spare radio, but from next drive onwards you will have to acquire both for safety reasons.

I applaud all of you @Rizwan Waheed in making this possible. Your picture speaks a thousand words. You guys are so excited you can't even wait for the sun to come out.😜

Hi @Andrei if you miss my sense of humor, you should try out @Foxtrot Oscar, @Wrangeld, @Ahab Shamaa for some of the best humor in town. Surely we will get plenty of time to catch up when we meet again, I am looking forward to it.

DRIVE RSVP IS CLOSED NOW

Here is the final convoy list

1. Rahimdad - Pathfinder
2. Anvar Sadath Bekal - Pajero (Second lead)
3. Michael Gazi - Pajero
4. Badar Tariq - Pajero
5. Sreenath Giridharan - Fortuner
6. Umar Kamal - JGC
7. Senthil Kumar - Wrangler JKU (Centre Forward)
8. Arman - Wrangler TJ
9. varunmehndiratta - Wrangler JL
10. Syed Salman Raza - Wrangler TJ Manual
11. Harold Roberts - FJC
12. Shehab Alawadhi - Ford F150 ( Sweep)

@Anvar Sadath Bekal @Michael Gazi @Badar Tariq @Sreenath Giridharan @Umar Kamal @Senthil Kumar @Arman @varunmehndiratta @syed salman raza @Harold Roberts @Shehab Alawadhi

Please be on time, sharp at 2:00 PM, little early is always better.

Please tune to Carnity Channel 1

Deflate your tires to as soon as you reach to the meeting point.

Be inside your car - AT ALL TIMES - after the deflation.

@Shehab Alawadhi your dream come true, welcome to my sweep team.

We might have a guest driver dropping in, let's keep this our secret, maybe Secret Santa making his way on our drive. So keep an eye out for the Reindeers and the Santa's sleigh. Might have his dwarfs with him as well.

Congratulations @Andrei on your promotion. Looking forward to many more drives with you.

Thanks for sharing @Thomas Varghese. I'm sure this is going to help a lot of Xterra owners. Make sure to switch your car off and remove the car keys from the ignition before you pull the fuse or put it back on.

There are so many Xterra owners in the community, I'm sure someone can help. @Emmanuel @Shamil @Desert Dweller Dr @Chaitanya D Dr @Mohamed Seidam @Tbone @Janarthan. Common guys wake up.

Nothing like a bit of Liwa. Here is @Ahab Shamaa hanging for his dear life. When I asked @Asif Hussain to secure the FJ, @Ahab Shamaa asked over the radio if it was really that bad and if he could step out. Hmm. Times like this when being calm and with a sense of humour we recover fro. Whatever situation we are in and march on as one family. What an amazing year it's been. Bring it on 2021.

Congratulations @Nivin. Well done, hope to drive with you soon.

@syed salman raza @Harold Roberts and @Umar Kamal you've been added to the drive.

Thank you @Thomas Varghese and @AlexPol for keeping me informed.

@Shehab Alawadhi don't get anything done this week. Let's meet up on Friday and we will try some magic on your vehicle. If magic does not work you have to be ready to spend some money.

Congratulations @jodha singh shekhawat. Hope to continue to enjoy learning and honing your skills at this new level.

@Thomas Varghese seems you were tuned in at the right time. Your RSVP is noted, lets work on your throttle control this Friday.

Congratulations @Anoop joseph. Enjoy learning and honing your skills at this new level.

Well done @Federico Galbieri congratulations. enjoy to continue learning and honing your skills at this new level.

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 Offroader 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:  Newbie and Above (All Levels)

When:  18 Dec 2020, Friday.

Meeting time: 2:00 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: Mahafiz Tree Shade - https://goo.gl/maps/Tj9WXKFDYB43KpWZ9

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: 6:00 PM

End Point: Mahafiz Adnoc Petrol station

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 15 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 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 THE BELOW CALENDAR EVENT