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Drive Description In a quest to find clean unused tracks in Sweihan, the plan is to venture into areas not very much known or used by others Offroaders. Expect a nice combo of very technical and tight dunes, alternated with some decent size play areas. We request every member that joins this drive to go through the information below and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette and responsibilities. MUST READ AND COMPLY Environmental Policy Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquettes Emergency details for all off roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities Drive Details Level: Fewbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 07:00 AM Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NaDW1pwzSHyfUFcJ7 What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, face masks, rubber gloves, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 11:00AM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. RECOMMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR: Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge Compressor (MANDATORY) Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY) Off-road flag (MANDATORY) Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles First-aid kit Fire extinguisher. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Sat - 12 PM. 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 - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned - 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 CALENDAR

Hi @Warbs absolutely welcome to attend ! Both event RSVP will go live on the 20th Monday evening 7PM (Will be posted as our regular weekly offroad drives).

Calendar event will be posted on the week of the event itself. Yes absolutely, it’s mentioned in the description, and there will be a separate calendar event for each.

Absolutely. I’m planning an easy exit track on sabkha.

Head over to Dragon Mart for a flag and suction cup. Problem solved

As long as you bring your own crocs....

EVENT DESCRIPTION Join us for a relaxed Scenic drive in the Marmoom area, followed by an optional Australia National Day Celebration night! 🦘🐨🌄 The Scenic drive will take place from 2PM till around 6PM. At the Exit point, we will be picking up the people who RSVP'd for the Australia National Day Celebration Night. (sedans to be left on the road, but any SUV or 4x4 can easily join). Bring your BBQ, tent, flags or decoration, snacks, and friends or family! We will take care of the music, which will be a selection of ABC's TripleJ Hottest 100. Expect lots of Alternative 80's and 90's Rock, Pop, and some Hip-hop (anything from Kylie to AC-DC, Nick Cave, Men at Work, Crowded House, Oasis, Jamiroquai, Pixies, and many more...) 🎶 @Luke K P@Jessica Lambert@Stumpy@Bravoecho Please join us to represent your flag and share your best Australian Stories ! 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 Date/Day: Saturday 25th Jan 2025 Meeting time: 2:00 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point, Exit Point, And Pick up Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z6SrnPKfLraaPfW1A For the members who want to join the Australian National Day Celebration later and are comfortable following a GPX track, it is attached in this topic. 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 a willingness to learn. Mandatory off-road gears: Newbie and above, Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, Intermediate and above, Tow Rope and 2 soft Shackles. Note: Please ensure that all of your off-road gear is securely tied down with ratchet straps in the rear compartment of the vehicle. Bungy type tie downs are not suitable for tying down off-road gear. Approximate finish time: 6PM - Followed by Australian National Day Celebration Event from 6PM till...... 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 Friday - 1 PM. 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 HERE IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND THE AFTERNOON SCENIC DRIVE: PLEASE RSVP HERE IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CELEBRATION NIGHT: DXB-AUS_TRACK.gpx

Hi @Eddie-Xtrail you will indeed be a bit limited with options. I would approach it like this: 1. Get new shocks, even if they are OEM. You will find already an improvement as perhaps the ones you have now are maybe old and worn out. Look into KYB or Gabriel shocks. (Gabriel G52001 should fit). KYB has a local distribution here in Dubai. KYB has this range: - Excel G = OEM direct replacement - Gas A Just = Bit more offroad capable - Monomax - For offroad and heavy towing 2. Small lift can be obtained with different springs. King Springs are an option: NISSAN X-TRAIL T30 2001 - 9/2007 - Fit your Vehicle - King Springs Automotive Aftermarket Springs I would recommend buying from Kings, KYB, or Gabriel directly and bringing the items to your local mechanic or BMW road in Sharjah. It will take only 1.5-2hrs to get the shocks and springs installed for around 200dhs. If you look into custom shocks, Profender is an option. They can make shocks for rare vehicles. We don't advertise businesses here to remain unbiased, but you can just google Profender Ajman and go through the list. There is a shop in Ajman that can customize Profender shocks for your needs. This would however be more costly than the option above with the OEM shocks.

Fantastic 2-day adventure @Looper ! I was delighted to be a part of it and enjoyed surfing at the back. During the refusals i purposely allowed a bit more time for shoveling and crawl control exercises as the weather was splendid and we had good shovelers with us It was a bit challenging towards the back as the sand was moist and clumpy and left huge crosstrack walls, which meant going sideways often threw the car completely out of balance. @Ishak probably felt it too. Nevertheless we had great fun and every drive teaches us something. You selected a very nice area, and it goes to show we should not give up on the Marmoom area too easily. There is always something to explore and this is what shows your skills as a lead. See you all soon in the sand !

Welcome back @Probir Mukherjee!

Well done @karim hamandi !

Well done @Stuart G !

Congrats @Ben Lee!

Sad to see this one going @Lawrence_Chehimi and also sad work has bogged you down. That's a fantastic looking clean Xterra and the new owner will be very lucky !

I've updated the link just now. Perhaps it was a small pinpoint issue.

I wouldn’t be surprised that the mechanic has installed the timing belt wrong, and perhaps it’s a tooth off, which could explain the crank noise. In any case I would not recommend to continue driving it. Put it on recovery and get it towed back to the shop. This clearly looks as if your mechanic did something wrong.

DRIVE DETAILS Very few places on Earth can rival the mesmerizing beauty of Liwa, nestled within the Rub' al Khali, the vast expanse of the Empty Quarter – the largest uninterrupted desert on the planet! Embark on a thrilling two-day adventure that promises to unveil some of the most immense sand dunes you'll ever encounter! 🐪🌄 Immerse yourself in the raw beauty of nature, far removed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Camp beneath a blanket of stars, serenaded by the sounds of the wilderness. Share stories around a crackling campfire, bonding with fellow adventurers over shared triumphs and tales of adventure. Yet, traversing the expanses of the world's largest desert demands respect and preparation. This expedition entails a challenging off-road journey, offering breathtaking vistas at every turn. Brace yourself and your vehicle for an unforgettable test of endurance and exploration! Planning: *Meetup at 8 AM in Khanoor: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rnGP9hxzHzt12Ewf7 Decimal Coordinates: 23.08584, 53.61100 * Full Day Drive, making our way towards Moreeb dune. * Set up camp around 6 PM and enjoy the evening together. * Exit at Moreeb Dune the following morning around 10 AM. Considering its seriousness to keep you and your vehicle safe, these strict rules will be applied to all. DRIVE PREPARATION: Your car should be in 100% pristine working condition, so double or triple-check everything. Full-size spare tire with a lug wrench to match your wheel nut size and it's depth. For aftermarket rims - Your lug wrench also needs to match the wheel nut depth. As it's a long full-day drive, so catch up with enough sleep beforehand. 5-10 liters of water per person. Snacks for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and next day breakfast. Keep your car as light as possible by packing what is truly essential. Fully charged radio with spare battery and all other required off-road gears. Full main tank and 1 additional 20l jerrycan. DRIVE DETAILS: Level: Fewbie Plus and above When: 8 and 9 Feb 2025 Starting time: 8:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Starting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rnGP9hxzHzt12Ewf7 You can come early and camp at the same starting point if you like. (you can head inside on the same dirt track) Last petrol station with washrooms and food is ADNOC LIWA (977): https://maps.app.goo.gl/CqSnCNUTfUwySN2Y7 Last Petrol station near the starting point is ADNOC KHANOOR: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oxVfp85mBCdrWF6e7 Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance. Approximate finish time: Between 10AM and 11AM the next day. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 10 Fewbie Plus and above drivers. 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. RSVP HERE

Thanks guys for joining today ! The plan was to explore an area where i noticed sizeable dunes, nearby the well-known Desert Rose Safari camp: https://maps.app.goo.gl/y11DiJwxcEYh8m2H9 As this was quite far out from where we started, this meant a bit more sabkha driving than usual, and swallowing up the bushes where needed In the end, it resulted in a 60+kms track where you guys can be proud of how well you managed it. It contained some tight technical dunes, some larger dunes where we could wake up our engines, and some areas that had lots of crosstracks. The pleasant weather made it nice to do some shovel work as well, so we didn't shy away from that. Thanks for @Emanueland @Ishak for their support as well ! I wish you all a good last couple of days of 2024 and a blessed and healthy 2025 !