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RSVP IS NOW CLOSED @Ben Lee@Cyril de Masfrand@aston@juoffroad@Ana@Imran Asghar@Alex K@Paul Eldho@Kirill K@Zsolt@Kushal Thakkar@[email protected].@Suneedh Wrangler@Mei ling@Ishak Thank you all for signing up for this drive. Thanks to the great support we will be able to stretch the convoy a little bit. No doubt it will be big fun Some small pointers for tomorrow: 1) Please try to arrive by 6:45, so you have time to deflate, set up your flag, and pour yourself a cup of coffee if you like If you need help with deflating don't be afraid to ask. There will be supporting team members and myself walking around to assist you when needed. 2) We will be using Channel 4 on our walkie talkie. That is 446.081 Mhz. If you have any issues with setting up your radio, have a look at the drive topic here. We can also help out tomorrow if needed. 3) When you arrive, you can start deflating your tires to 14-15psi if you have HT (highway tires). In case of All Terrain (AT) tires you can deflate a bit further down to 12psi. See you all tomorrow morning !

We can't recommend workshops here. But i would simply recommend getting the following checked on the first time you take it for maintenance. The Xterra is not a complicated car, so any decent mechanic should be able to verify the following: - Engine oil and filter - when was it last replaced ? - Air filter - Air intake hoses - no cracks or damage ? - Coolant level - Differential front and rear fluids. - Steering fluid level - Brake fluid level - Transmission oil - when was it last replaced ? - Transfer case oil - when was it last replaced ? - suspension, shocks, bushings, balljoints inspection - spark plugs - when were they last replaced ? - injectors - when were they last cleaned ? - Tires - still in acceptable condition for off-roading ? When we purchased our 2008 Xterra, we spent another 10-15k to get the car the way we wanted it (maintenance wise) because there was no service history at all and we did not want to take any risks.

wind noise and creaks are normal on Xterras What you get in return is power and fun. Did you get the car inspected in a workshop already? This might avoid suprises like 4WD not engaging on the morning of your first drive

Well done @Frans M !

Good morning @astonand welcome to Carnity Offroad Club ! Seeing that it's your first club drive with us, kindly provide us some introduction: 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 have a programable radio and safety flag or not yet. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

Great idea on getting an Xterra instead of damaging your main car. This is the most commonly used strategy. The kill switch is basically just a small switch that can be installed by an offroad garage that will disable your traction control completely. Which is definitely necessary for offroading in the sand. The rear diff locker is a very nice addition to any offroad vehicle, and will help in self recovery. It is not a must have if you drive in a convoy, as there will always be people to help you, but it's a great feeling to switch it on and being able to slowly crawl out of your stuck situation. Does not always work but will help a lot. Take note to get the rear differential checked, because the rear diff for the Offroad models are different and are very very hard to find. I've heard cases of people looking for months trying to find one.

Good morning @Alex Kand welcome to Carnity Offroad Club ! Seeing that it's your first club drive with us, kindly provide us some introduction: 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 have a programable radio and safety flag or not yet. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

Hi @Cyril de Masfrand and welcome to Carnity! Looks like you're well prepared See you soon in the sand! Have a look at the Newbie briefing video posted which serves as a good introduction for your first club drive.

Well deserved @Mike M. !

Well done @Deepak Eswar !

Congrats @Alex M

Have a look at Backtrack: Maps for Backcountry Adventures. if you are an Iphone user. I am in touch with the developer and he is updating the app based on some of my feedback. There are still pending updates such as showing the track while recording, and many other small things, but with some time and dedication i believe this app can become a serious competitor for Gaia.

Unless the subscription automatically renewed ? I'm afraid if you do a logout and login, you will be losing the features. For me after the subscription ended the Satellite maps disappeared.

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: 07AM 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: 10:30-11:00AM 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 - 9AM. 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