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Thanks for your message. We will try to keep it in mind when planning drives in future . There was a request for more night drives considering the hot weather and hence you can see more night drives planned. Of course as we all are volunteering (as per our availability out of our free times, family acceptance, car readiness , availability of support especially on NB/FB drives) to coordinate and lead drives with some amazing support from all the seniors, we also like to keep it varied (in terms of drive level, terrain, area, duration of the drive, and time - AM/PM/Twilight/Night along with rotation to lead/support ) to keep one motivated for the challenges which come along. You can join other drives which are already planned during the time you are asking for. Thanks for your understanding @Dodi Syahdar

You are added. See you tomorrow. Hope you dont break any bumpers causing a real "clash" as u said on friday. We end early morning on friday 🤣😜😜

Hi @TT_Dubaigm. You want to WL?. There are spaces available for you to be added . Let me know You have to leave the drive by clicking remove RSVP or change . Thanks

I can pick it up for members joining with me on Thursday or friday. Thank you so much🙏

@GauravSoni and @Tero Vallas you will be added to the drive. Do you confirm?

@Ranjan Das you will be added. confirm ?

Some more pics and links added for your interest. Please analyze thoroughly before you decide on one.

Disclaimer - most of my information is gathered by reading from the xterra forums www.newx.org and the tons of discussions on the xterra group in Dubai. I felt the crux being for off road models, the stiffer Bilstein 5100 is good enough sans the lift . 2 to 2.5 inch lift (not with spacer to level but with stiffer coil struts in front and leafs at back) would be useful 1. For better off road clearance 2. Slightly better performance off road with better suspension travels Yes the COG is affected , and hence it can be negated to some extent with 35 to 38 mm spacers . (Within the RTA allowed limits which I believe is upto 2 inches . Anything more and your car might not pass the annual clearing). Other option being to go for more expensive offset rims which are again like finding hens teeth, very limited options. Spacers cause rubbing of your wheels against the inner wheel liner , which needs a "melt mod" . Basically pushing in the bumpy plastic liner parts after softening with a heat gun. Only if you go for a tire upsize (potentially decreasing the power you need on sand)you will need more adjustments in terms of fender cuts and bumper cuts. Another minor issue being the long travel would potentially cause hitting at the top, which can be minimised by changing the bump stops on LCA to a thicker ones .Change the X bump stops to the FJ ones. X has a very thin one compared to the FJ As in pic below Why there is so much confusion with the lifts/suspension on X (especially in Dubai) is 1. Options available are limited unlike the jeeps or FJ - few actually understand the correct mechanics involved and the adjustments to be made. 2. Wierd placement options for the oil reservoirs (if you opt for ones with remote reservoirs which are a bit more expensive ) , which may not serve the optimal function as intended to be or claimed . 3. Bilstein 5100 stock on off road models is good enough for abuse , and pretty pocket friendly. 4. Rear sway bar rubs against thicker shocks when you change them to stiffer (thick ) ones .(controversial - different opinions) 5. With stiffer lifts - and off road revving engine /gear mounts are prone to break more frequently - which are inherently bit weaker in the X (controversial- different opinions). 6. With stiffer leafs at the back combined with stiffer shocks you will need angle correction shims - else you will have vibrations at higher speeds. More info below https://www.thenewx.org/threads/what-angle-shims-shackle-question.183561/# 7. Stiffer struts at the front tend to squeak probably due to sand sticking in some washers /bushes , so potentially both front and back could squeak. Not sure if this happens with all brands. And hence you will need a music system upgrade to better speakers, amp etc etc to nullify it🤣🤣. 8. Widening the stance with spacers or offset rims potentially reduces the wheel bearing life span causing them to wear and tear at a faster rate than stock. 1 to 8 is as much I understood reading all the information available, but since I am not an expert i would like to improve on that if there is anything more clear. I hope you could find an answer, or now have more questions 🤣🤣🤣

No issues, @Nivin will manage with me so we should not be short of fun. Will miss you though

Hi Andrei Good to see you enquiring about it. It will be a relaxed drive , but yes you need to concentrate on following 1. Keep closer watch of tracks taken by car in front and keep looking for car behind you so that no one is left behind 🤣. 2. Use high beam with fog lamps - no need for led off road lights, but if you have then good. 3. Use radio more generously to proactively communicate as to what's happening . We will be doing some tighter technical dunes at the start and then open breathable dunes

Waitlist 1. Gaurav Soni - 2nd drive 2. Tero - 2nd drive

Waitlist 1. Ranjan Das - 2nd drive

Congratulations and enjoy the new rank. Wish I can join you all one day 🚙👍

Congratulations Islam. Always a team man 👍

Well done @Luca Palanca Falsini for a nice and honest report without being too judgmental. Looks you all did have some nice fun and well managed Luca . I would advise the whole team to take the positives out of the drive and let others be sorted better for next extreme drives which are already being planned /done. Have fun 👍.

@Shaaz Sha xterra front tow points (stock) are in herently weak and break off with repeated use . To make it worse there is only one! Another minor flaw being they are open D type, where the shackle tends to slip off while being pulled from an angle. My advise is 1. Make with 8 to 10mm thick steel - min, with reinforced beams if possible. Closed D or eyelets preferable as you can thread a soft shackle for tugging or a D shackle for towing. Fabricators go crazy when you ask them all this 🤣 2. 3 bolt pattern to make it robust if you are getting it made like the stock ones (stock is a pathetic two bolt pattern).Use Grade 10.9 bolts to fix this which are stronger for a tow point attachment. 3. If you are getting it welded to the radiator bracket make sure that is also made of thick steel atleast 6 mm thick. Reinforce with beams wherever possible, again a thought time to make fabricators understand this. 4. Make two, safer as back up if one breaks and helps to tow easily by distributing the pull and hence lesser chances for breaking. Another advantage of having two at the front is you can anchor the support/safety rope/ climbers harness with carbiner hooks as a protection against breaking tow hooks which fly like bullets that can potentially kill.

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: Intermediate and above (No Newbie and Fewbies allowed) When: 4 Jun 2021 , Friday. Meeting time: 8:30 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: - https://goo.gl/maps/SntPkx1dsNJyUJdB8 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: 11.30 to 12 Midnight P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 10 cars maximum. 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. Members that do not confirm the terms of the COVID requirements will be removed from the RSVP list. 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

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. We will enjoy some relaxed Night driving in a challenging terrain at Lisaili. 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. Drive Details Level: Newbie and Above (All Levels) When: 3 Jun 2021 9 PM Night on Thursday Meeting time: 9 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: - https://goo.gl/maps/SntPkx1dsNJyUJdB8 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: 00:30 (Friday morning) End Point: On Tarmac THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS DRIVE UNLESS YOU HAVE A COMPRESSOR. ANYONE ARRIVING AT THE DRIVE WITHOUT A COMPRESSOR, FLAG, PROPER SHOVEL AND DEFLATION KIT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE. ALL TOW POINTS WILL BE CHECKED BEFORE DEPARTURE. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 12 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM. 1 Lead + 1-2 Seniors + 10 participants 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

One for me please, if possible make 2 inch thick. Not that I dont have a Jack board,but Always better to keep a spare one as these tend to break in some impossible situations 🤣. Please if it is still available, with thanks.🙏

Hi @Frederic, I will be unable to join tomorrow. Please allow the next one on WL

Congratulations @Pacific, well done. Enjoy your new level

Congratulations Abdul Rahman, Well done

@Wade Pat2 Congratulations, well done