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Good morning everyone! Position Name Car Rank Drives 1 Frederic 1999 Trooper Kermit Crew 322 2 Infaz 2014 Dodge Ram - 4 Door - Silver Fewbie Plus 30 3 DELRIO 2026 BAIC BJ40PRO 4 DOOR GREY Newbie 0 4 Artur Davtyan 2011 Nissan Xterra - 4 door - Silver Newbie 0 5 Mountain 2025 Ford Ranger Wildtrak - Blue Newbie 0 6 Mahesh_ 2026 Jeep Wrangler RubiconX 4D Green Support Team 85 7 Pajero-ME 2016, Mitsubishi, Pajero, V6 3.8 LWB, White Newbie 1 8 Kishor 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport - 4 door - Red Newbie 1 9 Avilash 2025 - Toyota Prado - Blue Newbie 3 10 Raptor Runner - Praveen 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor - Grey Newbie 6 11 Rasna 2022 Jeep Wrangler-4door-Grey Newbie 7 12 Pramod Sathyaseelan 2017 Toyota Fortuner, Silver Grey Newbie 8 13 Raj K 2020 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.8 LWB - 5 door - White Fewbie 10 14 Vanessa8580 2018 Jeep Wrangler Black Marshal 174 @Infaz@DELRIO@Artur Davtyan@Mountain@Mahesh_@Pajero-ME@Kishor@Avilash@Raptor Runner - Praveen@Rasna@Pramod Sathyaseelan@Raj K@Vanessa8580 Thank you all for joining! A couple of pointers for tomorrow: 1. Meeting time is 6AM but please try to arrive around 5.45AM so you have time to deflate and set up your offroad flag. 2. Beware that the main road towards the meeting point is managed by Abu Dhabi cameras, so there is no 20kmh speed grace 3. We will use Channel 4 on the Walkie Talkies: 446.081Mhz. We will test the radios after the briefing. 4. Bring enough to drink and some protection from the sun (baseball cap / hat / sombrero) See you all in the morning!

Have fun @ChrisW @DP1011 and convoy!!

Same list for Transmission Temps: There are essentially three generations of thermal management among these vehicles: Older Japanese 4x4s (1990s–early 2010s): Coolant 82–95°C, ATF 70–95°C. Modern naturally aspirated designs (Toyota 5.7 V8, Prado 250 transmission): Coolant 88–96°C, ATF 80–98°C. Modern American turbocharged platforms (Ford EcoBoost) and the Pentastar: Coolant 95–108°C, ATF 85–100°C. The interesting exception is the Jeep Pentastar: although it's naturally aspirated, its coolant temperature strategy is much closer to Ford's turbocharged EcoBoost engines than to the older Japanese V6s. Why not just make every engine run cooler? Cooler isn't always better. Running too cool can cause: higher fuel consumption increased engine wear (especially during warm-up) poorer oil lubrication due to higher viscosity higher emissions carbon deposits Running somewhat hotter provides: better thermal efficiency (more energy from the fuel becomes useful work) lower friction because the oil reaches its intended viscosity cleaner combustion faster catalyst light-off The downside is that higher temperatures reduce the margin before overheating becomes a concern, so the cooling system must be designed accordingly.

Putting ChatGPT to work: You can almost split these into two generations: Traditional off-road engines (1990s–early 2010s): generally operate around 85–92°C. This includes the Patrol TB48, Toyota 1GR-FE family, Xterra VQ40, and older Pajeros. Modern gasoline engines (mid-2010s onward): often target 100–105°C during normal driving. Examples are the Pentastar V6 in the Wrangler and Ford's EcoBoost engines, reflecting modern strategies for improved fuel economy and lower emissions. This is one reason people moving from a Patrol, FJ Cruiser, or Xterra into a modern Wrangler often think the Jeep is "running hot"—when in reality, it's operating exactly where it was engineered to.

This is fantastic information to have and since i am also behind the Jeep wheel, will monitor this closely as well. 1. 2008 Pajero. Engine temperatures were always under control as long as there was proper airflow from driving. During idling on hot summer days, you could see the engine temperature creeping up a bit and the AC becoming more stuffy. The only well known issue we faced was high transmission temps when doing a self-recovery. That's why most people install the Aux fan on the tranny cooler. 2. 2008 Xterra and 2012 Pathfinder. Is equipped with a very confusing gauge on the dash. On the GCC models the needle would be all the way at the bottom, even at 95C. On the US Spec it would be more towards the middle like this: Luckily there was a special function mode that allowed you to monitor the digital readings while off-roading. Normal temp range was 90-96C. Idling was also a bit of an issue, and it would slowly creep up further. Giving some throttle while idling would bring it down back to 90-92C quickly. Lots of people install the Nissan 350Z thermostat that opens a bit earlier. This helps. On older 4x4's it was often quite obvious that the fan clutch was on the way out, so it would never really go to full speed because the silicon fluid from inside the fan clutch was lost or not on the right level anymore. Can be refilled but for 450dhs it's better to just replace with a new fan clutch. 3. 1999 Pajero and 1999 Trooper Hardly ever faced any issues, with temperatures in the low to mid 90's even while pushing. Most likely due to the smaller engines (generates less heat), more space in the engine bay, and manual transmissions. Of course this was only achieved with new radiator, fan clutch, and properly maintained cooling system. On the Trooper i've installed an aux fan that helps to pull in some more air while idling in the desert. 4. Nissan Patrol Safari 2021 Due to the big engine and cramped engine bay, things generally run a bit hot. I've never had issues as the car was almost like new, but i remember seeing 102-104C during a technical drive with Davie in the middle of summer around noon time. Many offroaders that want to push the Patrol will go for bigger fans (Mercedes fan for example) to keep things under control, as well as upgrading the transmission coolers. If thinking about tuning then this definitely becomes a necessity.

Congrats @Hani crest king for cresting yourself into the spotlight this week! Keep enjoying our adventures and the occasional crest 😆

Thanks for the introduction @DELRIO! The BJ40 is a rugged off-road vehicle, so i'm pretty sure it has towpoints/recovery points on the front and rear. If in doubt just send us a photo here. No need to try to get official specs from BAIC. You'll find a radio and flag in Dragon Mart Dubai. Head over to the EB section and ask around for the Baofeng UV5R, UV5RH, or Crony MT777. Some shops sell flags as well that you can attach with a suction cup or get a bracket made in a fabrication shop.

Welcome @Mountain and @Artur Davtyan to Carnity Offroad Club! As this will be your first club drive, please provide the following details: Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year. Do you have any prior off-road experience? If yes, pls share details. Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets. Confirm if you have a programable radio and safety flag. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING See you coming Sunday!

Congratulations @Simon Thomas for reaching the Fewbie Level with Carnity Offroad Club! Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Please make sure your Carnity user profile is always updated with all the latest Emergency contact details. P.S. Trip lead might deny your participation if you don't have required off-road gear. FEWBIE Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 5 Newbie drives are required within last 3 months for Fewbie promotion. What you'll learn Basic dune and sand reading Self-recovery techniques Shoveling at right place Crawling out of difficult situations Blip Blip - Coordinate steering and gas control Basic side sloping and hill climb Basic ridge riding and criss crossing Basic control over technical dunes Slightly faster pace desert driving Ability to manage stuck/refusals with radio Learn to control and avoid fishtailing Never fight or challenge gravity Skills required Enthusiastic and positive attitude Willingness to learn and help others Presence of mind and attention to detail Car Worthiness Any 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle Off-road gear required Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor. Drive teamwork Manage second lead and sweep positions upon request Intuitive and proactive to support Trip Lead Observe recoveries and offer help, when needed Drive Joining Join Newbie and Fewbie drives Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Totally agree ! After some digging the kinetic recovery would have worked. @Imran Asghar Ropes that don’t stretch would be a bad idea to use in this situation. These are only good for towing vehicles.

DRIVE DESCRIPTION Come and explore with us the scenic views of the Faqa arboretum and its surrounding dunes. Great learnings! MUST READ AND COMPLY Environmental Policy Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquette's Emergency details for all off-roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities First time with Carnity Off-road Club: Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year. Do you have any prior off-road experience? If yes, pls share details. Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets. Advise if you don’t have a programable radio and safety flag. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Drive Details Level: Newbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 06AM Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/74xy5omjv5GxK2d67 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. Approximate finish time: 9:30-10AM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: This drive is limited to 12 cars only. RSVP will close on Saturday - 5PM. 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

It was indeed a drama free relaxing drive out there this morning! With @Kishor on his first drive, we started off gently but soon realized he was a natural: keeping the exact momentum and lines and not setting a foot wrong the entire morning. Extremely impressive and you're a perfect fit for Carnity: perfectly on time, equipped with all tools, and excited to drive. We could not have wished for a better Absolute Newbie Not just Kishor, but everyone drove amazing today, so we could ramp up the pace and complexity a bit, and all of you delivered brilliantly. @Esteban Ayala@florent sierens@edward-392 you were all in my rearview mirror 😁 We took a break on Pink Rock and i felt happy to see @Imran Asghar completing his 100th drive with us. I remember his early days full of enthusiasm and jokes, and it's great to see none of that has changed As a drive lead you can now carry forward that same enthusiasm for offroading onto others. It's fantastic to have you in our midst and we all wish for many more drives together! With @Anish S , @J-P L, @Ash S.and @JC_E amidst the convoy things were a breeze: we had some good fun winching Zubail his starship, with the right tools and cool as cucumbers. It was starting to really get hot when we exited, so starting at 6AM was worth it, and the coming weeks we might even start a bit earlier Thank you all for joining today, on to the next one!

I smell coffee.... or chocolates....🤣

Congratulations @Krinesh for reaching Intermediate Level in Carnity Offroad Club! Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Please make sure your Carnity user profile is always updated with all the latest Emergency contact details. P.S. Trip lead might deny your participation if you don't have required off-road gear. INTERMEDIATE Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 10 Fewbie Plus drives are required within last 6 months for Intermediate promotion. What you'll learn Basic GPS and navigational skills Basic tow rope and winch recoveries Extreme side sloping and long hill climb Tall dunes ridge riding and criss crossing Precise control over technical dunes Fast pace desert driving Clear radio communication skills Advance recovery skills Self recover from dune crest Soft sand recovery Pop-out fixing Skills required Adventurous and thrill seeker but in a safe manner Level headed under stressful situations Responsible, dependable and accountable Car Worthiness Capable 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle High profile tires Off-road gear required Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor, tool kit, rated recovery rope and 2 rated shackles, GPS. Drive teamwork Manage center forward position with Trip Lead’s permission Learn/assist recoveries under Trip Lead’s supervision Re-route convoy and coordination, when needed Learn to lead small portion of Intermediate drive under Marshal supervision Drive Joining Join Newbie, Fewbie, Fewbie Plus and Intermediate drives. Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

EPIC black and white photo !

Position Name Car Rank Drives 1 Frederic 1999 Isuzu Trooper - Green Crew 321 2 Ash S. 2013 Toyota FJ - Beige Intermediate 47 3 Kishor 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport - 4 door - Red Newbie 0 4 Esteban Ayala Pajero SWB, 2011, Black Newbie 2 5 edward-392 2025 Jeep Wranger Rubicon FE 392 - White Newbie 3 6 florent sierens Jimny 2025 5 doors Newbie 3 7 J-P L 2021 Suzuki Jimny 3 Door Grey Support Team 131 8 Amer Alsabbagh 2024 Jeep Wrangler- 4 door- Gray Fewbie 7 9 Simon Thomas Jeep Wrangler Sahara 2025 Newbie 9 10 Raj K 2020 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.8 LWB - 5 door - White Fewbie 9 11 Nikki1007 2019 Mitsubishi Monterosport White Fewbie 14 12 Anish S 2020 Toyota Prado Silver Expert 106 13 Zubail 2024 Ford Expedition Timberline Black/ 2012 GMC Yukon Black Fewbie 29 14 Shary 2024 Prado Adventure - White Fewbie Plus 36 15 khurramm Tahoe 2014 black Fewbie Plus 38 16 khlief Jeep wrangler 2 doors 2015 , white Intermediate 40 17 JC_E 2024 Toyota LC Prado 250 - White Fewbie Plus 55 18 Imran Asghar Jeff the FJ & Jambo the Ram Advisor 99 Good evening everyone! @Ash S.@Kishor@Esteban Ayala@edward-392@florent sierens@J-P L@Amer Alsabbagh@Simon Thomas@Raj K@Nikki1007@Anish S@Zubail@Shary@khurramm@khlief@JC_E@Imran Asghar Thank you all for joining; i hope you are all looking forward to a nice beginner level drive in the famous Pink Rock area A few small pointers: 1. Try to arrive 15mins earlier if possible so you have ample time to deflate and set up your flags. When you arrive you can deflate to 14psi if you have HT tires (Highway) or further down to 12psi if you have AT (All Terrain) tires. 2. Bring enough water with you. Summer is in full swing. Let's not overexert ourselves. 3. We will be using Channel 4: 446.081Mhz on the walkie talkies. See you all in the morning! See you all tomorrow

Hahaha some items in the “lead” category are not necessarily a must have. Like an axe or hack saw for example. These are more of a nice to have category.

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Sorry to hear that, but the drive is on Sunday

Hi @RubenSfz, @ChrisW might have an idea. My best guess (if all rocker arms are replaced) you will be between 7000 and 9000AED easily.

Fantastic! I'm sure you will love it! More information and updates will follow a bit later this week.

Good morning @Kishor and wlecome to Carnity Offroad Club! As this will be your first off-road drive with us, kindly provide the following details below: 🚙 JOINING OUR CLUB FOR THE FIRST TIME? Vehicle Make, Model, Color, and Year Any prior off-road experience (if applicable). Confirmation of front and rear tow hooks / recovery points Confirmation you have a programmable radio and safety flag. 🎥 MUST WATCH BELOW: Newbie Video Briefing (mandatory) Also make sure to watch the full Newbie briefing video attached.

Maximum enthusiasm and commitment, and one of the reasons the Toyota shares are still soaring in the stock market! 😅 Congrats Ash for being our member in the spotlight this week! Thanks for being a part of the Carnity family! We look forward to many more drives with you in our midst.