sertac

Ok everyone after all the changes convoy numbering as below. We will be using Carnity Channel 2 on the radio. We don't have CF position in the convoy. Since we have tones of Intermediate driver i expect all of you to interfere with the refusals and stucks.   As i mentioned before please on the meeting point stay away from each other. None of us want hefty fine from police or getting ban form the club.

@varunmehndiratta can you send me the pictures and details of the car to my whatsapp +905321753410 one of my friend might be interested with it. 

I am always using very cheap ones. I don't even know the brand. I even used them with my heavy Mamiya cameras, it was fine. However if you going to use it outside with heavy wind and long lens than what you are using is very important. If i was you i would by anything around 50dhs than lets see if you have any difficulty you can get something more professional. 

Since no one else is in the waitlist i am adding @Jack Thomas back to the drive. 

8 minutes ago, varunmehndiratta said:

Just got the call from a garage, they are offering 14k for my IS300... 2008, base option with fabric seat, no flashy sunroof etc.. 185k done... Seems okay? It's in perfect form, just needed to change starter solenoid so sent to garage. Tyres are around 20k (1.5year old) done and insurance/registration due in Aug... If a decent deal will go ahead and look for new....what do you think? 

He is ready to pay the cost of solenoid replacement as well on top...so around 14500-600, effectively. 

I think you should get at least 20.000 for that car. If i needed a car now i would jump on it for that price. 

As a proud Mercedes owner now over a 2.5 year and 45.000km(car is 2009 and current milage is 123.000km) I can say Mercedes is not like the other European car makers. It was amazingly reliable. Until last month all i did was just general maintenance. Last month i needed to change the front shocks, lower arm bushes and engine mounts. Which didn't cost arm and leg if anyone wondered. I believe that is normal for 12 year old sports car. I have the full service history of the car before me also it was just general oil and filter change. Currently Mercedes giving 5 years 150.000km warranty on their cars, that also another good point for you. 

That is my experience with Mercedes however for the sake of holding car value i would go for a Lexus in this country. Since you are happy with the brand you can continue with it. 

Since @Sinol is out @Ilya Golubinsky is added to the drive. 

Since he hasn`t responded @Jack Thomas is removed from the drive and the first person on the waitlist @David Ortells added to the drive. 

Both not a good idea on such old Jeep. 

@Jack Thomas If you not respond with which drive you will be in until 12pm i have to remove you from this drive. 

I found that below members are not clicked on totally agree button of Covid19 Precautions V2.0. Please click on totally agree button at the topic, otherwise you wont be allowed to drive tomorrow.

@varunmehndiratta

@Jack Thomas

@AlexPol

@Shaaz Sha

@Sinol

@Anand Nataraj

Also i am telling from here to everyone who signed up for this drive. These precautions will be followed sharply tomorrow. I will worn you once for the second you will get banned for a month from the club. 

Tomorrow don't get close to each other. Park your cars at least 10m away from others. Deflate your tire, put your flag and stay inside your car. Briefing will be done on the radio. 

Many congrats. 

Hi @Jack Thomas looks like you signed up both for my drive and Saturday Intermediate drive. Please choose one and sign out from the other one. You can keep yourself in the waitlist and Wednesday drive lead will add you to drive if there is still place available. 

Congrats @Rizwan Waheed

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 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 PLUS (minimum 5 Fewbie Drives required to join)

When:  19 Feb 2021 Morning 

Meeting time: 7.00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point:  https://goo.gl/maps/15Vvob4crExiKKAQ7

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: 11:00 AM

THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS DRIVE UNLESS YOU HAVE A COMPRESSOR. ANYONE ARRIVING AT THE DRIVE WITHOUT A COMPRESSOR, FLAG, PROPER SHOVEL AND DEFLATION KIT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE. ALL TOW POINTS WILL BE CHECKED BEFORE DEPARTURE. 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM.
  • 1 Lead + 1 Marshal + 1-2 Senior Members + 10 Members.
  • 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 below Calendar 

I probably won't be able to be there. I am still at Masafi mountains. I was doing trekking and took more than I tought I still have to go home and take the stuff to be there. I am not sure if I can do it. 

Same engine should be in the new Xterra 

Dear all please find the convoy list below. We will be using Carnity radio channel 3. 

Once you reach to the deflation point leave at least 20m space between each car to have social distance against Covid. In meeting point please don`t get together and have chat. Everyone should stay near their cars. 

2 hours ago, Yusuf Esaf said:

Hi @sertac i got slot in another drive. So please remove me from the wait list. Sorry for last time. Had some health issues.

Hi Yusuf sorry to hear that.

@Bernd Stucke now you are added to the drive, please confirm your attendance. 

Rest of the Fewbie drivers we still have empty spots on Sweihan drive. You can join to that drive. It is an amazing area. 

@Yusuf Esaf Please confirm if you are joining. I added you to the drive. Last time you didn`t showed up at Margham and this time also if you not showed up, you will get one month ban from drives. 

1 hour ago, Anvar Sadath Bekal said:

Hi @sertac as we have long waitlist requests I will exit from this drive and join to fewbie+. 
see you soon...Thank you 

@Thomas Varghese see you next time 😍

See you another time Anvar

14 minutes ago, Niki Patel said:

I am in no way as credible as the folks above - however if you have the option, do consider a plan B - purchase 2 cars?  One comfy family cruiser that can take you to a beach or gentle camping spots (casual drives as you mention) and then a smaller more agile desert toy.  The price range between a V6 LC and V8 5.7 is near 80K AED (that could get you a very capable offroad car and one that would not leave you driving with hesitation). 

I owned a single LR4 from new and never took it to the desert even though i always wanted to commit to the hobby - it was our sole car and i always had to ensure it was ready for a school drop etc.. recently i picked up a FJ Cruiser (in no way endorsing that as its hardly a family car ,,, thought the family do love it) - knowing i have it as the desert toy (hobby) i drive with a sense of freedom/ease/comfort. 

just my 2 cents worth - feel free to ignore  and look forward to welcoming you to the community on an actual ride. 

Good luck and there are a LOT of wise, experienced and trust worthy folks here giving advice that you may struggle to get elsewhere (independent and unbiased) .. 

Actually this is the best advice. It is definitely not advisable to bring your brand new expensive SUV to the desert where it will get damage sooner or later. Always having the comfy car for the family and getting your own off road toy is the best choice. 

If you are going to use this vehicle mainly for off roading don't look any further than Patrol Super Safari. I guess i would go for Super Safari even for the daily drive. Get a nice plate number with it and put nice tint to the windows and enjoy being the King on the road. But this is me being me, Gaurav is right for the comfort 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 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:  5 February 2021, Friday

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

Starting Point: Big Red https://goo.gl/maps/31fZ8MXh5YzbYF3K8 finish point up to convoy response. If everything goes perfectly we might reach to the Faya.

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), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 11:00 AM

THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. WE WILL END THE DRIVE AT A POINT WHICH IS NOT CLOSE TO AN AIR LINE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A COMPRESSOR, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS DRIVE. IF YOU ARRIVE AND HAVE NO COMPRESSOR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE. 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 10 Fewbies and above drivers. 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.

Many congrats @Tamas Hoffmann

Many congrats @Pancho