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Happy Birthday Junaid! Yes the Pajero is still around.

Thanks for the beautiful message @desertdude. I only joined the Carnity family in 2017 and started driving with the club in 2018, and felt at home from the first drive. Gaurav played a massive part in that. Every drive I would ask for his feedback and i was in awe of what he could do with that Pajero, all the while I was having the same Pajero but hardly could make it up to Pink Rock. His passion for the desert was there from the start, but the concept of building a community around it was developed by him and we still bear the fruits from it every day, and everyone who drives with us understands that what we do in Carnity is not just off-roading, but trying to provide a platform and space where people can be just themselves, form bonds and friendships, and enjoy the wonderful nature that’s so close to our doorstep. His trust in others and in myself brought me here, and the values we learned from him will be the same values we will keep instilling in every person we meet or drive with. This and this alone makes Carnity unique, and we have Gaurav to thank for that.

@_Herman_ Funniest comment of 2026 so far And with the help of ChatGPT we can now visualize it: All kidding aside, it's amazing to see the teamwork on this eventful drive of @Luke K Pand @Mark B Not only are the two of you fantastic leaders who took the challenges today with a smile, it goes to show what we can achieve if we have the help of others with us, and no doubt these kinds of drives will offer good memories later to be shared around a campfire.

Congratulations @Myrko on your promotion to Intermediate Level! 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

Thank you @Chris Redmond! Appreciate it! See you coming Sunday. That BAIC needs to be in the sand sooner rather than later 😆

I've called in the help of AI See below: A few clues that help diagnose it: Only steering wheel vibrates → usually front wheels/tires Whole car vibrates → rear wheels or driveline Vibration disappears above 120 → wheel balance very likely Changes when braking → rotors Changes when turning slightly left/right at speed → wheel bearing or tire issue What I’d do first: Check tire pressures. Inspect tires for uneven wear or bulges. Remove any mud/sand from wheels. Do a road-force wheel balance if possible (better than normal balancing). Then alignment check. On the Pajero specifically, oversized tires or aggressive all-terrain tires can also create this exact sensation if they’re slightly out of balance. If you want, I can also help you narrow it down with a few quick questions: Is the vibration speed-dependent only, or also RPM-dependent? Do you feel it in the seat/floor too?

Hi everyone, As Vanessa pulled a muscle, i will be stealing her Pathfinder and doing the drive coming Sunday Convoy list will be posted tomorrow. See you all soon!

Could you describe the type of steering vibration you are encountering? 1. Left and right wiggling of the wheel while on highway? 2. general vibration of the vehicle itself? 1) If the steering is wiggling left and right this is 90% of the time related to wheels and tires. Either one of the rims has a slight dent, or one of the tires has an unbalance. If you ever faced a popout then of course there could be sand in the tire as well. 2) if there is a general vibration of the vehicle (usually noticeable when are looking in the rearview mirrow) this could be more related to the driveshaft. I personally encountered this and eventually had to get the driveshaft rebalanced.

Congratulations @Ash S. 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

So you did a modification? 😜 spacers?

DRIVE DESCRIPTION-WHAT TO EXPECT Join us for a gentle and short overlanding desert drive with the aim of bringing your parents, relatives, or friends along and enjoy the evening sunset near one of the Al Qudra Lakes! Starting from 5PM we will meet and deflate, and head out together on some existing farm tracks. The pace will be relaxing and entertaining for everyone. By 7PM we will end the drive nearby the one lakes and take out our chairs to enjoy the sunset. You can also then re-inflate at this same spot and exit whenever you like. ⚠️IMPORTANT-PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND COMPLY: All participants must review and follow the club guidelines below: 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 🚙 JOINING OUR CLUB FOR THE FIRST TIME? Please share a small introduction and provide the following details: 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) 🕖 DRIVE DETAILS Level: All levels When: 27th May 2026, Wednesday Meeting time: 5PM - Sharp (Without any exceptions). Meeting Point: Murquab: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EpP5pJmG734dLTUVA Approximate finish time: 7PM approx. 🚗VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS Any proper 4x4 vehicle. If in doubt, please mention on the drive topic. Front and rear tow hooks / recovery points. 8–10 inches minimum ground clearance 🎒 WHAT TO BRING refreshments, some snacks you'd like to share, and chairs for yourself and your passengers. 🧰 OFFROAD GEARS Tire deflator and Tire pressure gauge. Air compressor. A programmable Walkie-talkie radio. Off-road safety flag. A proper shovel. First-aid kit and Fire extinguisher. ✅ RSVP Confirm your attendance by clicking on "GOING" in the Calendar Event. Your name will appear on the RSVP list. If the RSVP is full, add yourself to the waitlist. As soon as a spot becomes available you will be moved automatically to the RSVP list. The RSVP closes one day prior to the drive Latecomers will be turned back (no exceptions) No RSVP = No Drive Please withdraw your RSVP if plans change Repeated no-shows may result in 1-month suspension PLEASE RSVP ON THE BELOW CALENDAR EVENT

Most likely some sand got inbetween the rim and the tire. Bring it to a tire shop and let them remove the tire and clean tire and rim properly. That should do it 😄

Well done @Amer Alsabbagh! See you soon in the sand!

Well deserved @_Herman_! Gefeliciteerd!

Congratulations @_Herman_ for reaching the Intermediate 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. 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

Congratulations @Amer Alsabbagh 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

Get well soon !

get well soon!!