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  1. Night Fewbie Desert Drive - Big Red - Sharjah - 9 Sep 2022

    in Offroad Drives

    Posted

    18 hours ago, munkybizness said:

    What was extremely surprising and perhaps one of the largest challenges as I followed Doc, was that while the climb up to the top of the dune was hardened, there were deposits of soft sand at the top on seemingly flat surfaces. This required a change in driving styles as most of us let off the power just as about half the chassis clears the top of a dune. 

    Spot on @munkybizness, because we were hitting the hard looking  softer sides on purpose - it seemed even more challenging . Appreciate all your help 🙏

    6 hours ago, Andrei S said:

    found myself in a tricky situation at the beginning of the drive but thanks to your expertise I was able to recover safe and sound.

    All part of learning , leveling your skills the moment you think you are never going to get stuck. You did very well in a composed manner to get out of a tricky spot @Andrei S. 

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  3. Night Fewbie Desert Drive - Big Red - Sharjah - 9 Sep 2022

    in Offroad Drives

    Posted

    Dear Friends

    topgear @topgear

    Waitlisted Attendees

     

    Note as below :

    • Please be on time and bring all your passion for off-roading sharp by 8PM
    • Deflate your tires to 12 psi for all terrain tires and 15 psi if regular tires
    • Please ensure your programable radio is on, fully charged and set to Channel 1 (446,006)
    • Briefing will be done  before we start moving
    • Please ensure everything in the car is tied down and there are no moving objects 
    • Please check all car fluids, tow hooks, and ensure no hanging parts below the chassis.
    • please ensure you come with a full tank (as much as possible) in addition to all mandatory gear for this drive level specially your

    1. tire deflator,

    2. pressure gauge

    3. compressor,

    4. safety flag and

    5. radio. (NO FLAG or RADIO = NO DRIVE)

    • For night drive you can drive with high beam on sand with fog lamps on, off road lights helps but not required in a convoy. USeful to have a extra torch
    • Please watch where you step in the dark!!

     

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  6. Night Fewbie Desert Drive - Big Red - Sharjah - 9 Sep 2022

    in Offroad Drives

    Posted

    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 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: 

    Drive Details

    Level:  Fewbie level and above

    When:  09 September 2022 Friday night

    Meeting time: 08:00 pM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

    Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/DoxKyeDK91NFEGyy9

    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: 11.45 PM

    THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. WE WILL END THE DRIVE AT A POINT WHICH IS NOT CLOSE TO AN AIR LINE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A COMPRESSOR, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS DRIVE. IF YOU ARRIVE AND HAVE NO COMPRESSOR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE

     

    LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

    • Limited to 10 Fewbie and above drivers. 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.
    • Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month


    Please RSVP on below calendar

     

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  7. Night Newbie Desert Drive - Murquab - Dubai - 3 Sep 2022

    in Offroad Drives

    Posted

    Dear friends

    Drive RSVP is closed

    Please note the convoy numbers

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    • Please be on time and bring all your passion for off-roading 
    • Deflate your tires to 12 psi for all terrain tires and 15 psi if regular tires
    • Please ensure your programable radio is on, fully charged and set to Channel 1 (446,006)
    • Briefing will be done  before we start moving
    • Please ensure everything in the car is tied down and there are no moving objects 
    • Please check all car fluids, tow hooks, and ensure no hanging parts below the chassis.
    • please ensure you come with a full tank (as much as possible) in addition to all mandatory gear for this drive level specially your

    1. tire deflator,

    2. pressure gauge

    3. compressor,

    4. safety flag and

    5. radio. (NO FLAG or RADIO = NO DRIVE)

    • For night drive you can drive with high beam on sand with fog lamps on, off road lights helps but not required in a convoy

    Meeting point is as below @ 8PM

    https://goo.gl/maps/UPzSd1VJvSnYYraXA

    See you tonight

     

     

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  10. Night Newbie Desert Drive - Murquab - Dubai - 3 Sep 2022

    in Offroad Drives

    Posted

    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 strictly follow these guidelines.

     

    MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: 

     

    Drive Details

    Level:  Newbie and above 

    Meeting time: 8 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) 3rd Sep 2022 Saturday

    Meeting Point:  https://goo.gl/maps/UPzSd1VJvSnYYraXA

    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: 11.45 PM

    P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

    LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

    • Limited to 12 cars maximum. RSVP will close on Friday - 12 PM.
      • 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

     

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  11. Twilight Newbie Desert Drive - Margham - Dubai - 16 Jul 2022

    in Offroad Drives

    Posted

    Drive report 

    coming back to Margham after a long gap for a twilight drive was perfect setting especially for new members to learn the nuances of desert driving. This terrain challenges with the puny looking dunes which can challenge the best of drivers .

    All was well till dark and following the break , the night bought us to the challenges resulting in multiple refusals , stucks, crests and pop out. All sorted in time with good team work .

    @takeshi sobue did well for his 2nd lead role , I would urge you to be more communicative as that is what is needed as your experience builds up. Always a pleasure to have you

    @Thejas Uthran our absolute NB (as per his first drive with Carnity) drove well for someone who was driving in a longish convoy with more experienced members especially at night . Love the way you have prepped your car and you the potential to get better from here . please join the whatsapp notification group for getting regular updates on the drives posted  and go through all information below 

    MUST READ: Offroad Club Structure, Levels and Rules

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    Wranglers driven by  @MChatt89 and @James Lovell hardly had any issues given their skill with the awesome cars they drove . Well done 👍🏼 .

    @Waqas Parvez was wonderful as support - center forwarding , shoveling , advising and tugging all over the place including me when I was stuck in a soft climb unable to get out 😀. Thanks for your support buddy 

    @Anthony Cupit my X mate did well. You have a great reliable car which will take you to more higher and tougher places 😜. There is tons of information on how you can get to know  your X better - have fun.

    @Andrew McCarthy experience was evident as he hardly had any issues negotiating the terrain even at back on churned up tracks . Well done 👍🏼 

    @Brett Eicher amazing energy and enthusiasm coupled with a classic XJ built to the hilt for desert . Love how you drive - no issues this time and no surgeries 😀😀

    @Gaurav Soni our expert support swept and kept the bunch together. Amazed to see how he has got so many sensors to detect the surprises in the terrain 😜😜. Thanks for your support.

    please do share your pictures or videos in the drive gallery

    see you all until next time.

    cheers 

     

     

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  13. Twilight Newbie Desert Drive - Margham - Dubai - 16 Jul 2022

    in Offroad Drives

    Posted

    Dear Friends

    @takeshi sobue @Thejas Uthran @MChatt89 @James Lovell @Sunny84 @Waqas Parvez @Anthony Cupit @Andrew McCarthy @Brett Eicher @Gaurav Soni

    Please note the listing for tonight

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    Radio Channel - 2

    Mandatory gears required - Charged and programmed radio, off road flag/pole, shovel, deflator and compressor

    Advisable not to have food immediately before the drive, give a 2 hrs break to be comfortable.

    Please ensure your cars are in best of conditions , with a usable spare tire and the spanner/wrenches for the lug nuts.

    Considering it will be more driving into the night, bring a spare torch if available , full covered trousers and shoes to be safe .

    @takeshi sobue will be 2nd lead and you will follow his lines

    @Waqas Parvez will be center forward managing the recoveries if any along with me and @Gaurav Soni

    See you all tonight

     

     

     

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  14. Twilight Newbie Desert Drive - Margham - Dubai - 16 Jul 2022

    in Offroad Drives

    Posted

    Dear @Thejas Uthran

    From your profile , I suppose this is your first drive with Carnity - Which is a twilight drive. We start during the evening and drive into the night.

    FYI - it is always advisable to start with a day light NB drive to get acquainted with the nuances of desert driving. I believe you have some experience as claimed before on other drive threads- so can you please elaborate more  on what kind of drives , with whom , how long and in which terrains. This is just to get more insights into your claimed experience to position you appropriately.

    Please confirm your car has required ground clearance, front and rear tow hooks in good condition and a 4WD/AWD system . What off road gears you have if any? For this drive you would need a compressor, deflator, pressure gauge , Radio , Shovel and a off road flag.

    Cheers

     

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  16. Twilight Newbie Desert Drive - Margham - Dubai - 16 Jul 2022

    in Offroad Drives

    Posted

    General Info

    This drive is organized in full compliance with the COVID19 guidelines. We expect every member that joins this drive to go through the below information 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: 

     
    Drive Details

    Level:  Newbie and above

    When: 16 July 2022, Saturday

    Meeting time: 6:00 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

    Meeting Point: 24°57'00.3"N 55°30'40.0"E
    https://goo.gl/maps/aRhyHjqTEYeL1Csc8

    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: 10:00 PM

    P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

     

    LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

    • Limited to 12 cars only. RSVP will close on Sat 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 CALENDAR 

     

  20. Driving Duration Suggestion for the Sunmer

    in General Discussions

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Mike. said:

    would suggest that each 2 x 2.5 hour drives would count as 1 normal drive.
    The main objective and intention out of this is really to keep driving and enjoy the sport

    You have given both question and answer in your comment. 
     
    One doesn’t need a 4 hr drive to judge a driver - if that is for a promotion to next level. 
     

    Main objective is spot on ( considering this is a hobby for many)  Forget the promotions  , take your time to learn and then enjoy the levels as you progress  with the challenges, involvement, attitude and the friendship as u get along. 
    Heat is severe but that’s what makes you a better driver , once the winter sets in 😀. 

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  21. Night Fewbie Desert Drive - Sweihan - Abu Dhabi - 1 Jul 2022

    in Offroad Drives

    Posted

    Drive report:

    What happens in sweihan stays in sweihan. 😀😜

    Driver who did extremely well - @Brett Eicher . Remember the basics , climb the recovery ladder

    1st maneuvering - steering, front / reverse ,

    2nd gears - 4H/4L ,

    3rd rope ,

    4th winch and

    5th chopper 😜🫣.

    If not there will be a Jeep XJ- waypoint for off Roader’s in Sweihan 🤣

     

    @Zed - awesome support , encouragement and enthusiasm.

    @Amr Aydin - flaw less 2nd lead . Spot on !

    @Haitham Khattab - great team player .

    Final Score Nissan 1 - Jeep 3 

    (A situation counts a gain for the other - and u know them well ) . But jokes apart - it is the driver who matters in any car 

    Zeddy jinxed at start and the drive ends all well. We had fun 

    Nissans are unbreakable but Jeep is a Jeep 😆

    see you next time guys - ❤️

    21 minutes ago, Amr Aydin said:

    Thank you @Chaitanya D for the great drive last night, it was amazing and good experience to observe some of sticks and recoveries, hope all good with your car.

    thank you @Zed for the sweep and @Haitham Khattab and @Brett Eicher for the great skills.

    Hope those cable ties stayed in place all the way home @Brett Eicher😊

     

    Superb concentration and involvement. Well done Amr 

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