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2 minutes ago, Gaurav said:

Will ask you same question after a year.

We all were same before but after spending time we learn to differentiate what we really value than just like.

I understand what you mean, but I am the type who was opening the window of the flightdeck when it is dark outside to see my engine starting, smell the burning kerosine, seeing the lightup, nice red/blue glow, hmmm, it is Christmas soon btw.

But not anymore😇

Am I the only one who find it an amazing place on a Friday evening? 
 

The smell of ethanol, 2 takt vs 4 takt, turbos, I love it!

41 minutes ago, desertdude said:

Exactly thats why you mostly see diesel light vehicles from european manufacturers if not only European today. Even Japanese major car manufacturers have stopped production of diesel engine light vehicles. American manufacturers AFAIK never offered diesel variants other than some trucks and pickups with third party engines like Cummins. 

I wonder how a diesel mustang or Cadillac would drive

Americans tried jet engined cars but they weren't very practical 
 

Although Leno does have another jet engine car and bike. 

@desertdude

thanks for the video, didn’t know this car.

Also nice video from Chrysler, other manufacturers should do the same when they add new stuff to a car.

Hi Srikumar,

I don’t know it is due that I am in the US now, but the calendar Is saying that the drive starts at 08:15 pm on the 12th.

But the drive is on the 13th starting at 06:15, correct?

Guys, the only reason why Diesel engines are performing so well, is that  the diesel engine was, with highlight to was (due to the law changes in europe) the best selling variant of the model because of the price of diesel.

So companies started to develop the diesel engines to meet the performance of the petrol. Just imagine all the whistles and bells of a modern diesel in all petrol engines. 

In 1890 there was already an electric car with benz in 1885 having a combustion engine powered car.

It was the lobby of oil companies that made our life dependent on oil.

Diesel engines have a higher compression ratio, more torque at a lower rpm, so ideal for big engines like tanks, boats, generators, busses, trucks. The lifetime and durability of an diesel engine is in general longer the a petrol, but the design and production is more expensive then a petrol.

I can continue and continue about different engines, jet engines, les rotating parts compared with a combustion engine, thats why we want them in a plane. Low maintenance, durability, but super expensive.

But to come back, a simple diesel engine without a turbo vs a petrol engine in a car?

I know which one I’ll choose. 
 

7 hours ago, Rahimdad said:

You guys have a very good idea, but missing one point which has been a part of our absolute newbie brief.

Communication for the recovery

1 hour ago, Gaurav said:

@Shamil @Atif @Brette @AKR @Fuad @Halit Mert Issever @Julien V @Xaf

What do you guys think?

Steering wheel is at the wrong side!!

What I would have done different:

To start with the LC200,
-Deflate tires, unload the car (detach the trailer), try to get out first by yourself  (4L, all Diff Locks if available on), Check if chassis is free, if not, start shovelling. If possible to get out, make a track by driving forward, backwards to compress the sand. If sure that the car not gets stuck, drive back to pick up the trailer.

-If help is needed to get out; ask someone else instead of this dude to snatch you out. Same principle for the tower, before pulling the LC200, deflate tires, make a track before pulling you out.

25 minutes ago, Shamil said:

It was a fun filled day and i think this is the maximum time ive ever spent in the desert since i joined both the newbie and fewbie drive. Heres a video summary of the day through my dashcam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm45GaWfy6Q 

Super nice around 4 minutes, with the sunset.

A nice afternoon drive, only wondering what's better for me... Because an afternoon drive invites for other things on Thursday evening...

@Emmanuel and @FredericThanks for the lead. Got a few refusals and with help from @Rahimdad I got myself out with the rear diff lock and a few other moments where he guided me with some techniques.

Beautiful landscape with the sunset coming in, sharing the desert with other petrolheads.

Have some nice video footage. Tried to put in a 4 minute video. Hopefully it is not too boring to watch.

Hopefully you had a nice weekend, see you next time!

Thank you everybody, Enjoyed the drive today.

Could not say bye to everybody.

Shamil, you were the gopro’s star today. Will have a look this week. Send me a private message with your phonenumber.

What a toys at the end, water dripped out of my mouth. 

I get flashbacks of my journey to find an adapter. Honestly, I gave up. Can't give you a direction where to go for this adapter.

I can tell you though that at, Dragon Mart, Ramy, and a few screw and bolt stores they couldn't help me.

If you find somebody or a shop, please share it with us, you were not the first and will not be the last who is searching for this.

Looking forward to see you again! 

A friend’s sister found a job in Dubai for a grooming brand.

When I asked her what she does, it was the first time I’ve heard this “profession”, she is a digital influencer.

I asked, a what? Yes a digital influencer. I thought it was a joke, but I hear it more and more around me. Yes, social media is ruling the world.

@Carnity Thanks

1 hour ago, Boney John said:

I have a fine in sharjah , were do I pay it . When I check in the RTA online app it dosent show there. 

one way is through the police application. 

Was wondering if there is guideline to post Carnity's related posts on social media. Is the Carnity logo in high res available, can I use it in my videos?

Maybe an idea to write a guideline and a house style to use for social media for the people that want to do the effort. What about tagging etc?

41 minutes ago, AKR said:

a lot of retailer can bypass pin (just press enter when pin screen pop's up) and the transaction goes thru. Most retailers ask for pin as they do not want individuals to contact banks and void/stop a transaction after purchase. 

 

Correct, but officially they should ask for a signature for the verification then... "officially"

Bumping an old topic. Besides the group that Saigal72 mentioned, any other clubs that are active on other days except Friday?

2 hours ago, Gaurav said:

Yeah and it's called pre-order.

It's still a big deal to score 200k in 3 days.

Imagine 2 million preorder till production and even if 10% buys it makes 200k sale before the first truck rolls out of factory floor. Incredible.

And refund if not willing to buy at that time.

2 hours ago, Gaurav said:

Have you ever noticed that ENOC fuel station doesn't require you to punch the security pin?

I'm really clueless how, and concerned for safety to know more if someone is aware of any secret way to authorize credit card transaction without security pin or phone apps....?

If you give you your card, and the person makes a copy of both sides, he or she can do with it what she wants. Some banks have a verification for online transfers (after a certain amount), where you have to verify your transfer by a code that you'll receive after putting al your details (also the 3 numbers on the back).

Better to pay cash.

It is not the tap thing, because a full tank for mine costs 260 AED.

It is probably the old school magnetic swipe with signature verification, but instead of that, they type your license plate in. 

2 minutes ago, Emmanuel said:

@Xaf thanks for sharing your video. You didn’t record the second part of the drive ? 

Unfortunately not, ran out of batteries. Still need to find a sweet spot for my gear. Practiced today, I think I found a solution. 

Shared a video in the gallery, but because that the limit is 50 mb, the quality is bad, for better quality:

Just to clarify, all respect for the patience of the seniors. As I mentioned in my first trip report, I have respect for the safety, especially for the briefing. I have no critic against the structure or the performing of the club. 

Only want to share my feelings, little bit open cards regarding my personality. Will start practice my yoga and meditation breathing exercises again to find my patience. 🧘‍♂️

Looking forward to drive again with you guys, see you on the 6th!

Good morning everybody, was a bit busy last days. In the meanwhile I've been 2 more times again to Pink Rock. Once on the same evening, man what a show on a Friday evening!!! The day after to show the sunset to my girl.

Thanks again for the drive @Srikumar @Rahimdad @Atif. Thanks for the feedback @Rahimdad, this is why we come to get feedback and improve.

Rahimdad was curious why I got a few refusals, to be honest now, and I hope you understand my viewpoint; I had the opportunity to be the sweep. I found the drive very easy and this is my character; when I get bored, or loose my patience I go to make it myself more interesting. Because I am at the back, I don't need to behave for the one that's driving behind me, so I can make it myself more challenging.

Probably I will be shot down now by the seniors of my behaviour that safety goes first and also when you are at the back you have to drive in line with the convoy. I all understand this, trust me, but this is just my character.

In all fairness, I hope that the drives will be more separated in levels. I see that a lot of guys are upgraded to a fewbie level. 

Also give the person the chance to go quicker to a next level drive. If you don't feel comfortable with it, let the person do some exercises, like, crossovers, sidesloping, shovelling, towing, etc etc.

I am just thinking out loud, this is what I feel. This is my first offroad club experience, I have no idea how it goes in other clubs. But because I am getting bored now, I start looking to other clubs. 

Just my feedback!