Asif Hussain

Drive RSVP Closed

Thank you all for joining the drive

Convoy Position:

1. Asif Hussain 
2. Pascal
3. Jessica Lambert
4. Benjamin
5. Mus_hus78
6. Jona
7. Santoso Marj

@Mus_hus78 @Jessica Lambert @Pascal @Imran Kashif @Jona @Santoso Marjuki thank you all for joining the drive.

We will be using Carnity Channel No.4 - 446.081-25

See you all tomorrow.

Unfortunately with a heavy heart, I am forced to CALL OFF this drive due to fewer participants. Full Day Intermediate Desert Drive - Bateen Liwa - Abu Dhabi - 5 Mar 2023 is CANCELLED

@Santoso Marjuki @Mus_hus78 @Imran Kashif will keep the weekend thrill alive. The drive level is lowered to Morning Fewbie Plus with a new location to SWEIHAN (Abu Dhabi).

All the details in the original drive post are edited accordingly.

@Beide Worku @Santoso Marjuki @Mus_hus78 @Imran Kashif thank you all for signing up. 

@Mus_hus78 and @Imran Kashif i see you both had joined back to back drive, @Srikumar's drive at sweihan on previous night where the drive will end at mid night and my drive will start early morning at LIWA which is around 3.5 Hrs drive form sweihan to meeting point. Please re-think your decision before joining any of these drives. Terrain like LIWA should be taken seriously and your utmost concentration is required which might fade out quickly if you don't get good sleep prior to drive. 

Minimum attendees for this drive will be 4. Even one drop out from current attendees will force me to call of this drive. I request everyone to confirm your presence. 

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

When:  March 5th 2023, Sunday

Meeting time:  6.30 AM  - Sharp (Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/9TLFuKNJSPyp6gFG8

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 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 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Saturday - 9 AM
• 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 BELOW CALENDAR

1 hour ago, Naveen Raj said:

@Asif Hussainplease confirm if I can join the drive, if not I have to confirm @Ale Vallecchi by 8pm.

Welcome added your name 

2 hours ago, Beide Worku said:

@Asif Hussain sorry I’ll have to drop off this drive, unexpected business travel came up. You guys enjoy. 

See you next time

@Beide Worku @Salim Akhtar @Karthikeyan Govindarajan @Santoso Marjuki @Ashutosh Garg @Mus_hus78 thank you for joining the drive. 

1. Please ensure that you are there at the meeting point at 7:00 AM sharp.

2. Get lots and lots of rest the previous day. The more the better as Liwa will not only challenge your vehicle but your mind as well. We would need your complete focus and fatigue due to less rest is the last thing that is needed on such a terrain. For those who prefer camping the previous night, you can do so at the starting point as it's a nice spaced-out area. Bring some firewood in case if you wish to have a bonfire to keep you warm. 

3. Ensure that your 4x4 is well serviced recently and all the lubes and fluids are topped up.

4. Arrive at meeting point with full fuel tank. Last ADNOC station https://goo.gl/maps/rKe2DFTu4vn55yuR6

5. Spare tire should be in good working condition. Ensure both front and back tow points are in good condition.

6. Bring lots of water (at least 5 ltr per person) breakfast, lunch, snacks, energy bar, cookies, nuts, etc etc for yourself and your passengers. We shall be having breaks in between the drive.

7. Bring garbage bags along to carry your trash. Littering in the desert is strictly prohibited.

Convoy position and radio frequency will be announced at meeting point. See you all on sand,
 

3 hours ago, GauravSoni said:

This is going to be epic @Asif Hussain bhai!! Would have loved to join it.. family commitments first!

Looking forward to drive with you. One more drive in this terrain will come this season.

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

When:  Feb 5th 2023, Sunday

Meeting time:  7:00 AM  - Sharp (Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/AmJxD6zntewNoz8EA 

Approximate finish time:  4:00 PM

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 6 cars only. RSVP will close on Saturday - 9 AM
• 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 BELOW CALENDAR

Happy birthday Freddy boy

3 hours ago, Lawrence_Chehimi said:

@Asif HussainI’m having a high fever and looks I’m not getting better🥲

If by tomorrow I don’t better, i’m afraid that I will have to drop from the drive.

Get well soon @Lawrence_Chehimi hope you can make it for the drive and thank you @Simon Dfor joining and taking Lawrence place to support my drive.  

@Gertjan @Tareq Al Turq @Ranjan Das @James Thorn @Ashutosh Garg @Zulfikhar Naiyar @Salim Akhtar @Jona@Brett Eicher @siddharth maheshwari@Lawrence_Chehimi @Simon D thank you all for joing the drive. 

Convoy Position

1. Asif Hussain  - Xterra
2. Brett Eicher  - Cherokee
3. JamesThorn  - LX 570
4. Salim Akhtar - Pajero LWB
5. Siddharth maheshwari - Wrangler
6. Ashutosh Garg - Xterra
7. Gertjan - FJ 
8. Tareq Al Turq - Prado
9. Ranjan Das - Wrangler
10. Zulfikhar Naiyar - Xterra
11. Jona - FJ
12. Simon D - Pajero
13. Lawrence_Chehimi - Xterra

We will be using carnity radio frequency channel No. 4 - (462.08125). Everyone please go through all the important point mentioned in above post carefully and make sure you follow them.

My mobile number in case of emergency is 050 699 04 11

Drive RSVP is closed

20 hours ago, Jaro Tuzinsky said:

Hej Ashutosh, yes it is my plan:), but probably only around 8pm. I will drive with the fewbie group but the starting point is the same for both groups. There will be a few more people, I guess from both groups.

Staring point is same for all drives day 1 and day 2. If anyone wants to camp previous night you can and also you can plan to camp after the drive. I am planning to end my drive at start point if time permits as plan A. Plan B is different location further down at E45 towards mezaira around 25kms from meeting point and you can drive on road after inflating your tires.

Thank you all for signing up for this drive ! I hope you are all excited and looking forward to it !

A few but very important pointers below. Please read them carefully. 

1. Please ensure that you are there at the meeting point on 7:30 AM SHARP. Late comers would be sent back. As there is a long distance to drive if you leave in the morning, make sure to leave ahead of time and keep at least 30mins spare time for refueling or a tea break.

2. Get lots and lots of rest the previous day. The more the better as this terrain will not only challenge your vehicle but your mind as well. We would need your complete focus, and fatigue due to less rest is the last thing that is needed on such a terrain. For those who prefer camping the previous night, you can do so at the starting point as its a nice spaced out area. Bring some firewood incase if you wish to have a bonfire to keep you warm. Cleaning up after the bonfire is mandatory.

3. Ensure that your 4x4 is well serviced recently and all the lubes and fluids are topped up. A vehicle breakdown in this terrain will result in not reaching our beloved Yellow Truck so please do the needful to get your 4x4 in the best possible condition.

4. You will be needing 100 litre total fuel amount before starting the drive. For example, if your existing fuel tank is 80L, then you need to bring a 20l jerrycan with you, safely strapped inside the vehicle (or outside if you have a suitable bracket or holder). Make sure your main tank is full. There is an ADNOC 15mins away on the way to the meeting point.

Location of last Fuel Station:

https://goo.gl/maps/Ug1sGJE1PP6eJBJNA

5. Spare tyre should be in good working condition. If not been used recently, ensure that you take it out and check the condition properly. Also ensure that you have the wrench that can be used to remove your tyre (if needed). In the past we have seen that people upgrade their tyres but still keep the the original wrench which is of no use to remove the upgraded tyre. So please ensure that your car has the right tool to remove the tyres (if needed).

6. Air compressor, proper shovel, flag, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, radio

7. Fully charged radio (tuned to all Carnity Frequencies) with spare battery / radio. If you have a car charger for your radio, please bring it along.

8. Car charger / battery pack for your mobile.

9. Plenty of water, approx 5 litre per person.

10. Bring along your breakfast, lunch, snacks, etc in easy to eat packing. We shall be having breaks in between the drive.

11. Dry food, energy bar, cookies, nuts, crisp to munch while driving

12. Bring garbage bags along to carry your trash. Littering in the desert is strictly prohibited.

Please make sure all the off-road gears and jerrycan is strapped properly.

Please take this event seriously and understand that this terrain, due to its remoteness and size of the dunes will challenge everyone on this drive. If you decide to bring passengers, please make sure they have spent a full day already in a vehicle in the desert and are used to it. There are hardly any nearby exit tracks and rerouting might take hours, so once we are in this terrain the aim is to complete the entire drive and visit the Yellow Truck 

1 hour ago, Imran Kashif said:

Sorry @Asif HussainI will not be able join ,I am with my friend in hospital emergency 

See you next time take care 

Drive RSVP closed

Thank you @Karthikeyan Govindarajan @Salim Akhtar @Brett Eicher@Ashutosh Garg @Gok Krish @Imran Kashif for joing  the drive,

Convoy Numbering

• Asif Hussain
• Brett Eicher
• Salim Akhtar
• Karthikeyan Govindarajan
• Ashutosh Garg
• Gok Krish

46 minutes ago, Mario Cornejo said:

Hi @Asif Hussain I wont be able to join the drive, a shame because Bu Tais is such a great area to drive in, I was looking forward to it.

Hope you all stay safe and have fun.

Cheers.

will miss you @Mario Cornejo see you next time

What is Yellow Truck ?

Buried deep inside the Bu Hasa Desert near Madinat Zayed City, there is an abandoned water tanker truck, which due to its remote location, has become a pilgrimage for many Offroaders all over the UAE.

How did it get there ?

That remains part of the mystery.....

What's the location ?

You will have to join the drive to find it....

And why exactly should we go there as a club ?

This area, together with LIWA Moreeb area, is the ultimate playground for offroading, where you will find monstrous dunes, stadium-sized bowls, and the sheer size and remoteness will make you really feel you are in a different world ! This will be an unforgettable experience and will make you become part of our yearly pilgrimage team !

When?? When ?? WHEN ??

We have several drives lined up during the UAE National Holiday Weekend of 2022. 

Check the drive calendar and  BOOK NOW !!

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

When:  1st December, Thursday

Meeting time: 7:30 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Starting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/bZ77eVtDJqDhGJBm7
You can come early and camp in same starting point if you like.

Last Fuel Station: https://goo.gl/maps/D6t1rXkuecZScyPZ9

NO 100 Liters of FUEL = NO DRIVE - Carry additional jerry cans accordingly

• SWB Cars = 2 Jerry can of extra fuel
• LWB Cars = 1 Jerry can of extra fuel
• 100+ liter fuel tank cars = No need for extra fuel.

Lunch Break: 1 Hour in between with couple of short breaks (if needed).

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, lunch, snacks, face mask, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 4:00 PM

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 12 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 BELOW CALENDAR

"Bu Tais" Located in Abu Dhabi is famous among off-road community for its 7 palm tree which is surrounded with massive rolling dunes. Let us head down there and explore more.

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

When:  20 November 2022, Sunday

Meeting time:  6:00 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point:  https://goo.gl/maps/3sxmMUwDrPFQYUuu6

Approximate finish time: 11:00 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.

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 12 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.

Congratulations @Vaibhav

@Hisham Masaadcongratulations 

On 9/4/2022 at 12:53 PM, Gaurav said:

Hussain said:

I learnt a new technic from @Rob H (Rob Harper) who is by profession a race car expert on how to pop out tyres without moving the vehicle.

@Gaurav we deflated to 0Psi and kept the leaking part facing down, lowered jack then turned full right and left few times. It created a gap between the tire bead and rim bead sitting area which was enough to clean the sand by spraying water.

5 hours ago, Mus_hus78 said:

I vaguely remember zed giving biryani and Farooq’s 5.7 hemi engine roaring behind was it that trip different place?

@Mus_hus78 this was a different trip at Hammem towards Liwa 2 weeks prior to Moreeb drive. It was a warm up drive 😃

1 hour ago, Pascal said:

Asif and gents,

Sorry, I will need to drop out, last minute call from work...

Enjoy the ride tomorrow and see you next time

See you next time.

RSVP Closed

@Pascal @Karthikeyan Govindarajan @Salim Akhtar @Naveen Raj @Imran Kashif thank you all for joining the drive. 

We will be broadcasting on radio frequency 446.081-25 (Carnity Channel No.4)

Last gas station co-ordination https://goo.gl/maps/mdSvuqbstEBSv8cVA

1. Asif  
2. Naveen 
3. Imran  
4. Salim 
5. Pascal
6. Karthik