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Foxtrot Oscar
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1 @Rizwanm2 (2nd drive)
2. @Thomas Varghese(2nd drive)
3. @Abdul Rahman AK(2nd drive)
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@varunmehndirattayoi are in, can you please confirm ASAP
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10 hours ago, Rizwanm2 said:
Exactly even my skidplate was about half inch concaved after couple of months off roading. I suggest to get it inspected on ur next service, if its too much dented it might touch the radiator.
Better to know ur also on same page here. I guess about 1 inch lift would make big difference in ridge riding. So can we do a lift only in front without messing around the rear not sure how it will effect the handling.
Yeah, it’s all good , the mechanic checks my X every other week, sometimes more 😬
I honestly don’t know anything about lifts , I would assume you would have to lift both the front and rear at the same time
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1 hour ago, Taufique Surve said:
@Foxtrot Oscarits mentioned “When: 10June 2021, Friday.”. I think it’s Thursday 😊
oops , fixed it now
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3 minutes ago, Rizwanm2 said:
With regards to subject matter. Here is what i have to say or whine about my Xterra.
1. Lately i feel like my rear suspension is bottoming out very often. Specially on fast pace or Extreme drives. But if there are 2 passenger at back it will bottom out even on road hump. If i keep on driving with saggy rear suspension will it damage my chassis ? when search in some forums this is a common issue with Xterra's and most people seems to recommend add a leaf to rear to make it bit stronger and less saggy.
2. 10mm front skid plate is too low for some ridge riding. Sometimes i feel like it slowdown the car as im flattening all the ridges. but i dont want to change the skid plate im amazed how much it protect my car. hence thinking of a small lift (maybe a spacer lift) in front suspension to compensate ridge riding.
Dear Xterrian and experts in carnity family, what is your thoughts and recommendations on this.
@Foxtrot Oscar @Emmanuel @Chaitanya D @M.Seidam @Nivin @sertac @Thomas Varghese @Janarthan
There are loads of Xterra owners here, Please feel free to tag them along.
Hmmm, I’m not aware of a saggy rear end but I have seen some Xterras with the spare wheel on hinges at the back of the boot/trunk .
You could well be onto something re the 10mm thick skid plate, mine is definitely no longer smooth and flat but somewhat concave from the amount of ridges it’s battered down .
That’s why I was considering the lift too as I really need to push it on the ridges . But like you, I would never remove the skid plate or go for a thinner one due to the protection it offers
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7 minutes ago, Jack Thomas said:
Now we are in trouble!
hahaha keep him at the back with me, with his dodgy driving haha
Hahaha I was thinking the very same , that we were in trouble , not his dodgy driving .
@Jon M as it’s your first drive of the weekend you are in! Let the banter fly, and not the cars 😜🤣
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11 hours ago, Thomas Varghese said:
At the end of the day you can repair or replace a machine part if it breaks down if you have a fat wallet. What you cannot replace is the human behind the machine whatever the size of the wallet is. The sun is blazing so much that its becoming difficult for a human to endure the heat and its effect on the body. Wise men of the past overcame this by lying low when the sun wants to show his power. As of today the sun powers at 52 degree centigrade. It overpowers all our wish and will. The ancients didn't stop travelling from point A to B just because the sun overpowers them. They just circumvented it by changing their travelling time. My opinion is heed to them. Desert is an unforgiving extreme environment. We are all here because we like to challenge the nature. Otherwise why should we be driving our machines in such a harsh environment? It doesn't mean we just bang ourselves and commit suicide. Let us have our fun with the moon as witness. Maybe I'm becoming old and try to go easy. But why shouldn't we be smart?
We are smart. We drive at the coolest times of the day and we also have at least 3 night drives per week.
Believe it or not , many members joined Carnity during the summer months at the height of the pandemic. The brilliant planning undertaken by the Carrnity Crew meant that we were able to escape from our locked down homes and drive in the blazing heat. You weren't here to experience that, but I tell you , it was an absolute god send, especially for me and others like me who were stuck here all alone without our families and confined to an apartment. It allowed us to get out, talk on the radio to fellow enthusiasts and feel safe as we weren't exposed to crowds or covid, furthermore we didn't have the option of night drives due to the curfew.
As I said, summer driving isn't for everyone, but some of us enjoy the extra challenge it provides.
Now, let's keep on topic, This thread is about keeping your Nissan Xterra cool in the summer months, what warning signs to look for that indicate overheating and what to do to resolve them quickly and not about the why fors and wherefores of summer driving, there's already a thread for that.
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1 @Rizwanm2 (2nd drive)
2. @Thomas Varghese(2nd drive)
3. @Abdul Rahman AK(2nd drive)
4 @Mario Cornejo(2nd drive)
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1. @varunmehndiratta (2nd drive)2, @Rizwanm2 (2nd drive)
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6 minutes ago, Shaaz Sha said:
hi @Foxtrot Oscar, plz consider me to the manage role
Tis done! Thank you for being part of the support team
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5 minutes ago, Thomas Varghese said:
I'm aware of this @Gaurav and appreciate Carnity management for the steps taken. Gone nuts trying to solve the issue. As I painfully found out you can try mods and run on a lean wallet but nothing helps in this overpowering heat. Desert driving is a passion but the temperature has put a damper on it. I couldn't stay back to help out on @Lorenzo Candelpergher's friday drive with @Abu Muhammad's pop out and had to leave as I knew I will collapse with exhaustion if I didn't get back to my home at the earliest. I felt guilty but I had no choice. It was only almost 9am and the heat was unbearable. No way you can endure a day drive without AC. The AC shuts down once the engine temp rises.
Unfortunately there is only so much Carnity can do with respect to the UAE heat, thus why summer driving is not for everyone. Thankfully, we have plenty of night drives but even then the heat can be too much for some cars and drivers
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Drive Report
Well that was a whole load of fun! You guys were all amazing!
We started off a little later as I had petrol station drama…..thankfully Islam had everyone ready and it took me 5 mins to get my car sorted. Thanks for that Islam.
We headed into the technical dunes and made our way to the promised land of the wide, long range dunes this area is famed for. The sun was dazzling, and the sparkling white sands were difficult to read but we managed well and had lots of fun , gently side sloping and finding our desert groove. There was some instances of fishtailing to begin with but that resolved itself as drivers remembered to control their car and not allow the car to control them.
As the drive progressed so too did the challenge and those ridges beckoned us to flatten them down and so the ridge riding , criss-crossing fiesta ensued. It was great to see so many of you handle this technical aspect of desert driving so well; Keeping your momentum just right to allow you to ride the ridge smoothly and holding that steering to keep your car under control. I don’t think we had a single refusal or crest in those moments. Well done.
As we headed into the sunset and the taller dunes we increased the pace ever so slightly and again, the convoy matched the challenge and continued to eat up everything I could throw their way. Again, we only had a couple of refusals along the way and again, all managed to recover without the need of a rope or a shovel. Truly wonderful! With the light fading and darkness falling we had a fresh challenge and so the pace slowed but the technical aspect was still continued.
It was at this point that we had to make the call, and I decided that the best thing was to see who wanted more more more, there were eight of us all wishing to go on. So, as we reached the exit point half the convoy removed their flags and started to inflate and the rest of us headed into the black abyss for a further challenge ! I loved this! It was an adrenalin packed couple of hours as we climbed up and down and in and around some hefty dunes, we even had beautiful, young gazelles wishing to play with us. I don’t think they have ever come so close to me. They were fearless, as were the guys behind me haha. We had some tight technical spots and more bush than the Australian Outback but everyone in the extended drive drove brilliantly!
We covered 87km in 5hrs 38mins with a total driving time of 4hrs 11 mins…..I could have gone on, but @Arman has a tiny tank 😉
@RooRzOn – first time I had driven with you and you surprised me, you had a great drive, and coped with absolutely everything , Excellent!
@Matt.T– another great drive from you ,self recovered, no drama, Brilliant stuff.
@Xavier Treasurer – a very good drive from you, some fishtailing to be mindful of ,but you coped well and self recovered with no issues, the pop out was a reminder to be careful with your angles when coming down, but it’s a learning curve. Well done, good driving.
@Ruan van den Heever – Another I hadn’t driven with, excellent drive, you handled everything. The crest in the extended drive was just one of those things. Great stuff!
@Darren Brooke – You are definitely getting more used to the Tahoe, and you handled the ridge riding really well, again, another who could self recover, no drama, Great job.
@JeromeFJ – Excellent driving Jerome, you took everything really well, showed finesse when it was required and had a good day out there, slightly too much gas over that crest in the extended drive, but the night plays tricks with the eyes , Excellent stuff.
@Lakshmi Narasimhan – You were further back and dealing with all the churned up sand which you coped well with, just a couple of pop outs , which as I said, are all about angles, you’ll get used to it with time. That aside it was a very good drive from you .Well done
@Ranjan Das – I don’t think you had any issues at the back and coped with everything really well. I think there was just one occasion you were a little too close . It’s hard to keep your momentum but also to be mindful of the guy in front, that aside it was a very good drive from you, Well done
@Jack Thomas – Yalla mate! Great drive, think you lost the track once but dealt with everything at the back, smashing through the churned up sand and riding those ridges with a touch of panache. Well done.
@Shehab Alawadhi – Yalla habibi haha – great drive from you too, similar to Jack in having to deal with the churn at the back, but dealt with it you did with zero issues. You even got to fix a pop out under the guidance of Islam. Well done
Many many thanks to my wondaful support . @Arman who was the epitome of the perfect 2nd lead, re-outing when asked and providing feedback for those in the convoy behind him, Brilliant job! @Alexander Alcala who was great in the middle making sure everyone was dealing with the drive and giving advice when needed, and of course to @Islam Soliman who got everyone ready at the start point and was on hand to deal with the pop outs and give advice on some refusals , ensuring everything kept moving at the back.
Finally, you guys! What a great drive, thank you for driving so well, following instructions and communicating clearly, and of course for the great banter and the belly laughs too. I had so much fun!
Until our next adventure! 😎
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3 minutes ago, Frederic said:
Another option is to switch off your AC once the temps start to creep above 100°C. For me it works fine and lets the temperature drop back to 91-92°C. It's not comfortable of course 😥
I should've included that too. I was driving mostly without AC yesterday to keep it under control, but I ran out of water. Note to self, 2l is not enough! haha
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Yesterday both myself and my car were sweltering in the summer heat. It goes without saying that we really need to be careful we don't fry our engines out there. As such I have opened this thread as I came across this useful advice from @sertac in the digital reading thread.
" Don't forget X owners after 110C you will start losing coolant and start damaging your engine. My advice if you see above 100C stop, put the gear on N and give some gas to let the car to circulate coolant. With doing this it is coming down to 93C very quickly. " @sertac
I personally start to freak when it hits 100 and start treating my ReBelle X a little more gently until it comes down again, I also drive with the bonnet on the latch, please note, I know I have a strong latch and it wont go flying in the air (also the bonnet weighs a ton haha)
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Drive Brief
Mighty dunes, steep climbs, a labyrinth of bowls and a hefty dose of adrenaline. Sharjah's wonderful star dunes have it all
We shall start at Area 53 and then make our way tackling each high dune in our path. as we carefully monitored the temperature. The dunes will be scarred from the constant flow of traffic. There will be marauding dune buggies , darting quad bikes and crazy tourists who entrust their lives to the kamikaze drivers from the tour operators 🤣 but it's a Saturday and that my friends is the best part. The traffic in this area is greatly reduced which means we get to experience it as fully as we can.
What I expect....your A game! Yalla!
This drive is organized in full compliance with the COVID19 guidelines. We expect every member that joins this drive to go through below information and and strictly follow these guidelines in order not to jeopardize someone's health, and to ensure we can keep organizing these drives safely.MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions
MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: BAN POST
Drive Details
Level: Intermediate (only intermediate and above can join)
When: 12 June 2021, Saturday
Meeting time: 4pm (SHARP - Without any exceptions).
Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/T63pbH8YPMDkZEhN8
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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
Approximate finish time: 7.30pm
P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:
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Limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Monday - 3:30pm
- If the RSVP is full and you wish to join, please mention your name on the drive thread to add on the waiting 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
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Limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Monday - 3:30pm
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Drive Brief
Hone your off-road skills in Sharjah's majestic red sands under the shadow of the mighty Fossil Rock. There's a reason this area is so popular with off-roaders, it offers everything and is a perfect training ground to hone and develop your off-road skills. We will meet in the shade of the Mahafiz trees and make our way towards the rock, whilst doing so we will encounter lots of challenges and hopefully even get to practice some climbs and side sloping.
This drive is organized in full compliance with the COVID19 guidelines. We expect every member that joins this drive to go through below information and and strictly follow these guidelines in order not to jeopardize someone's health, and to ensure we can keep organizing these drives safely.
MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions
MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: BAN POST
Two Way Radio Guidelines
- Every Offroader brings his own radio, programmed to the frequencies described in below advice topic.
- We will not share spare radios or program your radio on the drive. If you need assistance in programming the radio, post a topic on the Carnity website with your questions and we will help you out.
- Make sure your radio is fully charged. It will be your only way of communication while driving.
- Before buying, please carefully read below advice so you are informed properly on which model / cost / shops...
- No radio = No drive. It is an essential tool and you should make sure you bring it on every drive and learn/practice how to use it.
MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING
Drive Details
Level: Newbie and Above (All Levels)
When: 11 June 2021, Friday.
Meeting time: 4 pm (SHARP - Without any exceptions)
Meeting Point: Mahafiz Tree Shade - https://goo.gl/maps/Tj9WXKFDYB43KpWZ9
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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm, willingness to learn and your own compressor for tyre inflation.
Approximate finish time: 7.30pm
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:
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Limited to 12 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM.
- If the RSVP is full and you wish to join, please mention your name on the drive thread to add on the waiting 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 THE BELOW CALENDAR EVENT
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Drive Brief
Night Drives add a whole new dimension to offroading where you have only the lights of your vehicle to guide you and the sound of cars in front to assist. Be prepared to challenge yourself in a fun paced Night Drive through the beautiful sands of Murquab.
General Info
This drive is organized in full compliance with the COVID19 guidelines. We expect every member that joins this drive to go through below information and and strictly follow these guidelines in order not to jeopardize someone's health, and to ensure we can keep organizing these drives safely.
MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions 2.0
MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: Ban Post
TWO WAY RADIO GUIDELINES
- Every Off-roader brings his own radio, programmed to the frequencies described in below advice topic.
- We will not share spare radios or program your radio on the drive. If you need assistance in programming the radio, post a topic on the Carnity website with your questions and we will help you out.
- Make sure your radio is fully charged. It will be your only way of communication while driving.
- Before buying, please carefully read below advice so you are informed properly on which model / cost / shops...
- No radio = No drive. It is an essential tool and you should make sure you bring it on every drive and learn/practice how to use it.
SUGGESTED READING: Carnity Two Way Radio Frequencies
Drive Details
Level: Newbie and Above (All Levels)
When: 10June 2021, Thursday
Meeting time: 8.30 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)
Meeting Point: Murquab - https://goo.gl/maps/TV9NpjboewyCZ1GH9
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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm, willingness to learn and your own compressor for tire inflation.
Approximate finish time: midnight
Limited Spots Available:
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Limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 9 AM.
- If the RSVP is full and you wish to join, please mention your name on the drive thread to add on the waiting 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.
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PLEASE RSVP ON BELOW CALENDAR
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1 hour ago, Thomas Varghese said:
Sorry for that Angela @Foxtrot Oscar. Yesterday I had 2 IM drives and both were very demanding in terms of endurance and skill. The last one in the night had a fellow driver's car immobilized and I stayed with him till the wee hours in the morning. I simply couldn't abandon a co driver with an immobilized car to fend for himself in the middle of the night and left only after making sure he will be well taken care of. That was more important than having fun today. The terrible heat during the morning drive and the lack of sleep during and after the night drive took a toll on me and I can't concentrate. I'm sure if I tag along for this drive with you I will become a liability as I cannot perform due to the physical toll on me. I have accompanied you in your desert escapades and will do so in the future but today I just can't. I can't hold my head straight. Messaging you when I got up for lunch. Will rest more and come out from this stupor.
I fully understand, no one should drive when not feeling fully fit. Hope tp drive with you again soon
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Good morning fellow adventurers,
As is always the case, last minute drop outs etc negates the need for two convoys. That said, everyone who is eligible and willing is able to take part today.
We shall use Radio Chanel 1 (One)
My proposed convoy is as follows:
Xterra
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Lead
Silver Wrangler
IM
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Y62
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White Wrangler
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Xterra
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Grey Wrangler
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Grey Wrangler
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Tahoe
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FJ
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Pajero
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White Wrangler
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F150
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F150
IM
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Yukon
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Hi @Werno
this is a Fewbie Plus drive . we have changed the structure, previously you could have joined with 5 Fewbie drives but now you actually need to have Fewbie Plus rank to join.
sorry about that , hope to drive with you soon
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22 minutes ago, Thomas Varghese said:
Thanks Angela @Foxtrot Oscar. I'm in. It would be great if you can postpone the timing to 5pm as 3.30pm sun will be in his full power. Only a suggestion for you to consider. Kindly consider the temperature we have to endure.
It's not a night drive , 3:30n has been fine , the temperatures start going down
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In order to not disappoint those on the wait list we have decided to create two convoys , @Islam Solimanwill lead one, and I the other. As such we are able to increase the RSVP to 20 .
It also means that , @Thomas Varghese @Xavier Treasurer and @Jack Thomasyou are all IN!
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8 minutes ago, Alain Canivet-Abikhalil said:
Hi @Foxtrot Oscar would like to be on the WL for 2nd drive of the weekend
just in case...
Hi @Alain Canivet-Abikhalilas @Lakshmi Narasimhanpointed out , this is a Fewbie Plus drive .
we have changed the structure, previously you could have joined with 5 Fewbie drives but now you actually need to have Fewbie Plus rank to join.
sorry about that , hope to drive with you soon
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Good morning fellow adventurers,
Can you please let me know today if you can't make it for whatever reason as we currently have 4 waiting in the wings.
@Matt.T @RooRzOn@Lakshmi Narasimhan@Ranjan Das@Arman@Shehab Alawadhi@JeromeFJ@Sinol@Ruan van den Heever@Darren BrookeHopefully see you all tomorrow.
Current waitlist1. @Werno
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Secure your Bank Balance
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It's also happened to me on two separate occasions with two different banks. No OTP, just the confirmation text from the banks that money had been debited.