Shamil

14 minutes ago, Thomas Varghese said:

The Xterra was behaving little sluggish from the start of the drive and credited me with some refusals and stucks. Thanks to the team overcame all the difficulties. Fortunately after @Shamil's trick of disconnecting the battery to reset the ECU and restarting from the flat area at iftar bowl the Xterra found its sprint back. The drive back home was very exciting as the machine was responding instantaneously to every small thrust of the throttle. After couple of refusals I was thinking what happened to its power. Thankfully everything returned to normal after the ECU reset but got to check with garage if the MAF sensor or throttle body is dirty as @Shamil suggested. Overall I am very happy to own the beast as it proved its very sturdy and down to earth technology employed by the manufacturer. The nasty ditches and bumps the Xterra took it like piece of cake. I was afraid after the nose hit the sand very hard so many times that the machine will fall apart or maybe the suspension will crack. Next moment the Xterra sprints like nothing happened. Wow. Kudos to Nissan for bringing out such a sturdy 4 X 4. Built like a ROCK. Sad they discontinued it. 

Will check tomorrow if any sand has gone inside the MAF sensor or throttle body which made the engine run at safe rpm's. Its been more than 10 drives in the sand after the last clean up. 

The MAF sensor is fine I believe as I blew off some sand from the sensor of your truck. I would suggest you drive the car for a few days and see if the error resurfaces. And if it does, then get it checked from a reliable garage for usual suspects like sand in throttle body, cam sensors etc

congrats @Brette. cant wait to drive with you soon.

Congrats @Chaitanya D. You have truly earned this highly esteemed title.

I wanted to share a video i came across recently that brilliantly captures the essence of why we love cars despite of it being, just a machine with wheels.

15 hours ago, Wrangeld said:

@Gaurav @Emmanuel @Rahimdad @Frederic @Srikumar @Ale Vallecchi a deepfelt thanks for this vote of confidence. This has been a year of learning, and growth that has been empowered and anabled by all of you. 

@Shamil @Brette @Asif Hussain @sertac @Kalahari @Vanessa8580 @Desert Dweller @Foxtrot Oscar @Chaitanya D @Tbone (really hope I did not miss soneone out, yikes!) thanks for supporting, keeping us all honest in this game, showing the way for everyone else that loves being out there in the sand.You've all played a big part in enabling me to get to this promotion - I can happily let you all know where you had the biggest impact if you have any doubt about that. 

And to the rest of the Carnity family, who have been kind enough to come on drives I led, or allowed me to support them in their efforts, thank you. Without these opportunities to grow and learn, the marshals would never be in a position to work out the solutions we sometimes need to find on our drives. 

As we keep saying, this is a team game. None of us can get anywhere without the other and we never ever leave anyone behind. 

See you soon in the sand. 

congratulations @Wrangeld. this is a well deserved title indeed. Way to go and looking forward to many fun filled adventures with you in the sands. 

Congrats @Tbone. Very well deserved rank.

congrats @Vanessa8580. This is wonderful news indeed. A hearty congratulations on this achievement.

Congratulations @Ale Vallecchi. This is a very well deserved title. Your contributions to the group are invaluable and I look forward to many more adventurous drives with you.

Hey this is awesome news..congrats on the promotion buddy @J J Looking forward to some fun drives 

Thank you @Frederic and @Anish S for your kind words. I am new to the lead scene and trying to hone this new skill set, and it always helps when I get the chance to drive with such an enthusiastic bunch. However my car is not in good shape as of now and I will need to get it sorted before I can hit the sands again.

19 minutes ago, E.C. TAN said:

Thanks. See you then. 

Make sure you register for the drive so your name is in the list.

16 minutes ago, E.C. TAN said:

Apologies for the late RSVP.

Seeing that there us a small number of participants, can I still join for the drive?

 

Sure, we will see you at 5

1 hour ago, luwaimn said:

Dear @Shamil

 

Really sorry but even I won’t be able to make it tomorrow, as my car I don’t know how has also developed some technical problems.

 

looking forward to meet in the next drive

@Lorenzo Candelpergher, @RohanH and @luwaimn, your RSVP cancellations are duly noted and we will miss you all tomorrow. Hope to see you in the next drive.

6 hours ago, Janarthan said:

Hi Shamil,

I am sorry, me too. Will be doing the morning newbie drive. 

 

Hi, I didn’t see your name in the list of attendees.

Hi everyone, so the convoy numbering for the drive tomorrow will be as below:

We will use radio frequency #2. The plan is to start off at a comfortable pace, play around a bit on the broader and longer dunes within the area and eventually make it up to fossil rock. If time permits, we will try and head towards faya for some extra play time and eventually exit out towards the adnoc gas station on the sharjah-maleha road. Looking forward to a fun filled drive.

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:  Fewbie and above - (No Newbie and No Absolute Newbie Allowed)

When:  July 17 2020, Friday.

Meeting time: 5:00 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: Mahafiz Tree Shade - https://goo.gl/maps/Yku5BTg4T2pJUbhF9

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), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 09:00 PM

End Point: ADNOC Station Tayba - https://goo.gl/maps/hejHgLsYf2cxheoU9

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 12 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM.
  • 1 Lead Marshal + 1 or 2 Senior Members + 10 Members.
  • 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 CALENDAR

39 minutes ago, Wrangeld said:

Bro - you have been one of those kind, friendly supportive people making this journey so special and enjoyable. I am 100% sure that it's a matter of weeks till you get your deserved promotion, which I am sure would have been much quicker if your car had not played us a few times. You are truly a gentleman among gentlemen and I am not going to forget, ever, your kindness in saving the day when my friend Matt came over and you offered to lead the drive just so we did not let him down. That's the sort of man you are and why you get all the plaudits you do. 

Thank you for your kind words Richard. Off roading for me is all about getting out there every week and having a good time and the cherry on the cake is when i get to meet the most kind and selfless people like yourself in the process. Looking forward to many more adventures with you.

congrats @Jeepie. Well deserved.

congratulations @Wrangeld. WEll deserved.

Congrats @Srikumar. Well deserved.

congrats @Tbone. well deserved.

congrats @Kalahari

Congratulations @Ale Vallecchi. This is awesome news and truly well deserved.

DRIVE RSVP IS CLOSED

Convoy Numbering for tomorrow 

1 Shamil

2 Roshan Abraham

3 Lucky sAm

4 Rohan H

5 Chaitanya D

6 Desert Dweller

7 Kalahari

8 Febin Frederic

9 Rinelle Sanaani

10 Najeeb Mohammed

11 Szymon Stankiewicz

12 Srikumar

Jeffrey Osito Pilgreen - (Removed from the drive, for not agreeing to the COVID19 precautions)

Please make sure your radio is set to Channel 2: 446.03125 Mhz and switched on when you arrive at deflation point. Also make sure the other Carnity channels are programmed into your radio so we can switch to another channel when needed.

Members who have not clicked "totally agree" on the BAN post as well as this drive post, will not be allowed to join the drive, as we want to have formal acknowledgement that you have understood our rules and precautions.

Keep your distance when deflating and do not "gather" upon arrival. Deflate your vehicle and step back in the car so we can convey the briefing over the radio. 

Make sure you have a deflator, flag, and your radio.

See you tomorrow !

On 6/17/2020 at 1:36 PM, Srikumar said:

@Febin Frederic, @Mahmoud Hamzawy @Jeffrey Osito Pilgreen please click "Totally Agree" on the main drive post thread by today as we need a formal acknowledgement from your side that you understand the regulations under which the drive will be conducted. This is for your safety and those who would be driving with you.

If "Totally Agree" click is not done by today, the trip lead has the right to not consider your name while making the convoy numbering tomorrow and also offer the space to someone else. 

Just a quick reminder, i will be posting the final list of participants with the convoy numbering by 6pm today. @Mahmoud Hamzawy, i believe you are signed up for the newbie drive on the same day and since you have clicked on "totally agree" on that drive, i assume you wont be joining us - please reconfirm. Also @Jeffrey Osito Pilgreen - please reconfirm your attendance by 6pm today by clicking "totally agree".