Frederic

2 hours ago, Jaro Tuzinsky said:

Hej @Frederic yes, it was done by 2,5” including wheels offset:) unfortunately not tested yet, this season i am ups and downs, half of our office is on sick leave due to the flu. Comparison with a stock FJ:)

Nice! Be extra careful in Liwa terrain as the handling will be somewhat different 

Dear Carnitees,

@Richard Franks@Mike M.@Anoop Nair@Ahmed Wagdy@Gertjan

Unfortunately i will have to call off this hike, as i am down with the flu for the moment. 

We will definitely plan it again soon. My apologies.

11 hours ago, Jaro Tuzinsky said:

I am getting better and hopefully to see you this Sunday:) i love the yellow truck and recently i modified my car:)

Got it lifted ?

2 hours ago, shajikmc said:

Hi 

This happened in Mitsubishi Pejro 2014 while driving the differential light blinks. I found the complaint in the sensor which is cominging in the engine room on right-hand side top which is fixed in body. After changing it the vehicle got perfect. After around 100000 kms drive the vehicle differential get locked while on 2H . The tech is telling to change that sensor once again or it may be the complaint on the differential shaft which is not  engages in right possible. Can any body give the reply 

Hi @shajikmc

in the engine room bay it is not a sensor, but the vacuum solenoids that are located nearby your air filter box.

Ideally when driving a Pajero, you should engage your 4H at least once a week, this ensures the system is not seizing up. Probably if you are not offroading and you kept it in 2H for 100000kms the system is stuck.

There are three possibilities:

1. The vacuum solenoids, like your mechanic mentions. These don't cost more than 250dhs and can be replaced in 10mins.

2. the vacuum piston underneath the vehicle that engages the differential shaft. This is the one that can seize up when you are not using it for long time. (water/corrosion)...

3. one of the sensors on the differential itself (less likely).

12 hours ago, Richard Franks said:

Hi Fred. Is it OK to bring a ‘passenger’ on this?
My wife, just as unfit as me, but capable of an easy pace and I have just had her serviced😬

Of course !!

8 minutes ago, Ahmed Wagdy said:

Thanks, a lot @Frederic, 

 

it was a pleasant NYE, thanks for planning this, i think the location was good, it is not far, didn't need to deflate, yet we were the only ones there and we could see the fireworks, hopefully it will remain the same next year, in the morning i could see some constructions going arround.

 

Thanks @Ahmed Wagdy yes they are unfortunately building a kind of road over there (that was the location we used the year before, but had to move a bit further down this time). I hope we can keep finding nice spots for NYE the coming years as it seems it's becoming more and more difficult.

On a different note, we went to pick up our bonfire plate yesterday and found our spot to be completely clean and free from litter, which was such a nice thing to see. We passed by Townsquare on the way home and found massive amounts of litter people left behind over there unfortunately. I am glad our club and its members know better than that.

@Vanessa8580@Sreenath G@Ahmed Farouk@Davie Chase@sohinik@GauravSoni@Ahmed Wagdy@Brette@Krishna R@Gaurav@DP1011

Thank you all for joining and making this an unforgettable experience ! Let me know if you liked the location and what we can improve for next year event.

3 minutes ago, Jessica Lambert said:

Hi all, @Ahmed Wagdy and I are at the meeting spot but wondering if our maps have misguided us 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/abPt9Sjb6gEa181X9?g_st=ic

we are at this location.

just next to the DEWA station 

Great news ! Time to polish your shovel 😜

2 minutes ago, Sreenath G said:

Hi @Frederic, great effort. Thank you.

I will arrive slightly later than the originally planned time. Is it alright?

My return from Liwa has left me exhausted. So, I wish I could slumber soundly in my tent tonight. 😂 With snoring sound.

Hi @Sreenath G you can use the track in the attachment. 

@Vanessa8580@Sreenath G@Ahmed Farouk@Davie Chase@sohinik@GauravSoni@Ahmed Wagdy@Shinebabu@munkybizness@Brette@Gaurav

Great to see the signups, and glad to see old friends joining us that we haven't seen a while. 

Good news: There is no need to deflate, but you will need to engage 4x4 and disable the traction. It will only about 7-8 mins on a dirt track / sabkha until we reach our sit-down point. I hope the skies are clear tonight and there will be no rain. 

See you all tonight !

HIKE DESCRIPTION

Want to get rid of those festive calories? Join us in an easy-paced hike through the Qudra desert. There's lots to see if you take the time, so let's leave the 4x4's in the parking lot and go out and explore together!

The plan is to start from Crescent Lake and to head into the dunes for about two hours.
 

We will park the cars at the Crescent lake, and will end our hike with a sitdown and share breakfast together. 

MUST READ AND COMPLY

• Environmental Policy
• Emergency details for all off-roaders

HIKE DETAILS

Level:  Easy. (basic stamina and good overall health condition required).

When:  6 Jan 2024 Saturday

Meeting time: 07:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions).

Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/31Pr6qHextcQcbRC7?g_st=ic

What to bring along: Backpack with refreshments, plenty of water, comfortable shoes, hat or cap, trash bag, sunglasses, sunscreen, navigation tool (optional not mandatory).

Are pets allowed? Yes, but only on a leash (at all times).

Approximate finish time: 10:00 AM

Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.

RSVP HERE

Good morning all !

For the ones interested in spotted the various fireworks across Dubai, this is the overview:

1. NSHAMA Townsquare: 4.6km away, at midnight.

2. Global Village: 11km away, 8pm until 1AM, every hour.

3. Dubai Marina and Bluewaters: 22km away, at midnight.

4. Burj al Arab: 23km away, at midnight.

5. Burj Khalifa: 25km away. at midnight.

Let's hope for clear skies on New Year's eve

1 hour ago, Otoo said:

Hi 

I own a Mitsubishi Pajero GLS 2017 (Odometer approx. 70k). I need help with two issues:

 

1. a humming sound coming from the front of the vehicle as the vehicle is increasing speed, it stops when the vehicle is stationary (while the engine is still running). What could be the cause. I am in RAK and there arnt any decent mechanics here that I know of, so if anyone could suggest some good garage/mechanic please help me out.

2. clatter noise from rear door, both when closing the door and while driving uneven surfaces 

Kind Regards

Hi @Otoo

I assume your noise on the front is coming while the vehicle is in 2WD ? If so there aren't that many components that would cause a humming sound in the front. These are the rotating parts:

1. tires and rims.

2.front axle (but is disengaged in 2WD).

3. wheel bearings.

If you are really in 2WD, and the lights on the dashboard acknowledge this (only rear wheels should light up), then my suspicion would go to the wheel bearing. Please do check the condition of your tires and tire pressure as well.

Also it might be worth to test the 4x4 functionality by moving the lever to Neutral in standstill, and shifting the 4x4 lever to 4H, and drive a little bit. Then move back to N, and move the lever back to 2H (this procedure is recommended to perform regularly so your 4x4 solenoids don't seize up). Perhaps the humming sound is an indication that it's not completely in 2 wheel drive...

Pertaining to the clatter noise from the rear door, this could be just a hinge that needs some adjustment. While i do agree RAK has less workshops, there should be at least a handful of shops in RAK that could diagnose this. Another option is to head over to Ajman or Sharjah that has all the shops you could ever wish for.

Good luck !

36 minutes ago, Dan S said:

How are the dunes in Murquab to Qudra these days, shall we expect bumpy bushy dunes ? 

Murquab has a nice combination of some rolling dunes (veggie-free) with some areas that carry some vegetation. Face it @Dan Sthe desert is becoming greener and greener 😁

2 minutes ago, Mohit Gurnani said:

Since I bought my FJ new this year and have reached IM level, started realizing that the car is taking a bit of abuse (holding up super well mechanically!). While I love the car and the capability- was thinking maybe it would be wise to buy an older & cheaper car which I’d be more comfortable in pushing to the limits + adding mods if needed. (Latter is a no-go for me with the current car)

 

Below were some options in my mind (looking only at Japanese):

 

1. LC100

2. LC200 5.7l V8

3. Patrol safari 4dr

4. Lexus GX460

 

While option 1 is to get an older FJ, wise to consider any of these?

Good point you are bringing up. And many off-roaders come to this point to keep using the daily driver vs buying an off-road toy.

Capability wise if you want to keep the same performance specs as your FJ, only the Xterra would come as equally capable, and would be within decent budget. 

My comments on the other ones you suggested:

1. Older FJ. Resale value is still very high. Expect to pay at least 40kAED for an FJ that might need some TLC to get it fully serviced and ready.

2. LC200 5.7. Heavy boat that has lots of power but you will be breaking more stuff than on your FJ.

3. Patrol Safari. Quite heavy but reliable and stable on the sand. But very difficult to find a clean secondhand one that has not been revving in the redzone from morning till evening....  

4. Lexus GX460. Similar to the LC200. Too fancy to abuse in the sand,

Here comes my two cents:

1. Keep the FJ and balance your off-road driving across different levels to minimize damages and repairs. Ignore this comment if you want to drive every week on IM level.

2. Get an Xterra for 25-30kAED. They are equally powerful but be ready to spend another 4-5kAED to make sure it's ready for the desert. If properly maintained they can take a serious beating.

3. Get an R50 3.5 Pathfinder for 15kAED and with some mods you can turn this into a real good dune basher.

6 minutes ago, Emanuel said:

Thought it might be useful to get some advice regarding essential tools for field repairs in the desert.

Any recommendations for wrench (combination, adjustable, socket wrenches) and ratchet (1/4 inch, 3/8 inch, and 1/2 inch drive sets) sets that are good quality and not too expensive? I drive a 2013 Pajero and plan to get wrenches and ratchets in metric but I guess there is an argument to also get some in imperial?

Also planning to buy some Philips and flathead screwdrivers, and pliers.

 

Good topic @Emanuel

To save some space i mostly use adjustable wrenches, apart from a few popular sizes which i have as single pieces:

10 - 12 - 13 - 17 - 19

Socket wrenches: i only have a small socket set that goes up to 13, Anything larger than that i use the adjustable spanners.

At home i have various tools and bigger socket sets (1/2") but never used in the during offroading or field repairs.

I can recommend the YATO brand which they sell in Speedex. Good stuff and not expensive at all. They have many ready-made kits.

Don't forget to upload any photos you took in the following gallery:

Newbie - Lisalli - Dubai - 16 Dec 2023 - Carnity.com

DRIVE DESCRIPTION

With Christmas in sight, it's time for a relaxing drive that will take us through the jingling dunes of Murquab, the jungles of Qudra, and all in the shadows of the famous chimney !

Bring your Christmas hat and decorate yourself and your car for the theme ! 

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

DRIVE DETAILS

Level:  Fewbie and above

When:  23 December 2023, Saturday

Meeting time:   07:00AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/gzefDEDbKTjc9xAMA

Approximate finish time:  11:00AM

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.

Mandatory off-road gears: Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit, Tow Rope, 2 Shackles and fire extinguisher.

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 9AM.
• Please withdraw your RSVP, if you find you are unable to join, so your spot can be taken by others in the waitlist.
• If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, if an RSVP attendee removes themselves, you will be moved from the waitlist to the RSVP list as an attendee.
• A convoy list will be sent out the day prior to the drive.
• Latecomers will be returned back - Without any exceptions.
• Members without RSVP will be returned back - Without any exceptions.
• Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month.
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PLEASE RSVP ON BELOW CALENDAR

26 minutes ago, Jessica Lambert said:

Wonderful! Is this club-only?

You’re welcome to bring a couple of friends along @Jessica Lambert! Not 150 of course 😜

34 minutes ago, Mahesh_ said:

Is fireworks of Burj khalifa visible?

From very very far away ! 😜

7 hours ago, Damian said:

Sorry team leads but i have to withdraw from this drive on account of receiving back a positive PCR test this evening. I am really disappointed to be missing out tomorrow, but I don't think it is safe for me to be driving even if the symptoms are only mild.  

Get well soon @Damian !

10 minutes ago, Gagandeep said:

Hi @Frederic, @Davie Chase

1. I went to an ACE hardware store yesterday and couldn't get the off-road flag. Would you have an extra flag as well for the first timers in addition to the radio?

2. Regarding the tyre inflator, I saw different options - high power (connects with car battery using a jumper cable), medium power (operates with a cigarette lighter port) and low power (rechargeable battery type). Since I am new to this and not very sure how regularly I would be going for off-road drives, I feel I should take it slow and not invest in all the big and expensive equipment all at once. I decided to purchase a Xiaomi chargeable battery type tyre inflator (link: https://amzn.eu/d/3cJAi7X) since it seems easy to carry and is more economical.

Can you please suggest if this would suffice or I am making the wrong choice here. I went through the off-road gear and understand that heavy duty compressors would last longer. But I was not able to decide if I need something heavy duty yet or there's an alternate choice which I can make here and save some bucks till I get very serious about the activity. I would prefer something that is good quality but convenient to use/carry (low power but good quality preferred over high power but low quality).

Would highly appreciate your advice. Hope I am not being too much of a trouble, too many queries since it would be my first time with this group!

 

Hi @Gagandeep

i have a spare flag with suction cup which I’ll bring tomorrow. 
 

With regards to the compressor, I have those small rechargeable compressor as well which is only useful for top-up (from 30 to 32 psi for example). 

I don’t think it will suffice to inflate 4 tires from 15 back to 35 psi. You can perhaps use it to inflate to 25psi and then head over to the nearest gas station. 
 

If you decide to join weekly, you’ll definitely need a heavy duty model. Will post a guide below. 

What better way than to spend your NYE evening together with your Carnity Buddies and enjoy the Fireworks across Dubai ?

Sit back, relax, and bring your snacks, BBQ, drinks, and share your stories and experiences of the past year with us.

Feel free to bring your friends, families and kids with their age-specific toys or games to enjoy brilliant outdoor activities.

Please bring your own:

• Food / Grill / Cooking and serving arrangements.
• Drinks and Ice (of course).
• Chairs / Mats / Camping Gear if you want to camp overnight.

Action Plan:

• At 7:30 PM we will have Carnity Seniors to meet and greet you at the meeting point next to the DEWA station.
• Please engage 4x4 and deactivate traction control before entering the dirt track.
• At 8 PM SHARP they will leave this meeting point and bring everyone inside the desert. The celebration location is only 5mins driving from the meeting point. 

Meeting Point: 

E77 Jebel Ali Lahbab Road, next to the DEWA Pumping Station:

https://goo.gl/maps/gNvfP7mYXS72GezQ6

GPX Track for members who want to join later and have experience in driving without guidance:

Map Items.gpx

Note: this is not the same spot as last year. (construction ongoing in the area)

Bring your Walkie Talkie and tune in to Channel 1: 446.006 for communication with Marshals and Carnity senior members. If at any time you are planning to leave, you can approach any of Crew or Marshals verbally or over the radio and we can guide you back to the road.

Camping:

you are totally free to bring your tent and camping gear, but please inform us in advance if you are planning to stay overnight.

Bring sleeping bags/extra blankets as it gets pretty cold at night.

Fireworks:

We will be expecting to have a decent view on the Global Village, Marina, and Blue Waters Island Fireworks at midnight.

No littering:

Please leave nothing but footsteps behind in the desert. Keep it clean. Bring plenty of garbage bags.

Bring your own BBQ, no direct fire allowed on the sand. 

Bonfire:

We will arrange a big bonfire in a suitable firepit.

Please RSVP on below calendar