dune jockey

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: COVID19 Precautions 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. Drive Details Level: Fewbie and above who have had at least 5 fewbie drives with Carnity. When: 20 Nov 2020, Friday Meeting time: 6:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) ACTION PLAN: Nazwa farms to Big red area , through pink rock Meeting Point: Nazwa Farms https://goo.gl/maps/mfZ6j1BaewztJpCWA 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: 10:30 AM 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 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 below calendar

Words of wisdom!!Thanks @Rahimdad. Steer down should be the simple step for everyone to avoid such situations.

Get it checked with a reliable mechanic, saves you a lot of hassle later. Just the regular stuff you can do yourself 1. Check on rta website for any accidents 2. Make sure its GCC 3. Some tell tale signs of off road abuse by earlier owner - bumper cuts, suspension mods, removing the side step, rear boot inner handle break, rear boot railings will be bent, front /rear tow hooks will be bent or not stock, stock GCC comes with only right front tow hook and no holes in chassis on left side, sand on the dash panel inside the viewing glass, sand in the air dam, ABS kill switch, engine excessively tilting when you revv, AT tyres , absent mud flaps...etc. avoid such cars as they will need some proper service ( which will be major one!) Good luck! Price for a 2lac run car would be around 20k, or around. It's a buyer's market!

I feel this thread should be seen by everyone in Carnity and learn from the mistakes others have committed. While it's still quite a different experience when you actually are in such a situation, but atleast one is informed and prepared how to react and knows what can happen !!

Gravity is your best friend on sand, you fight and you will lose hands down!. On slip side of a dune (super soft side ) if you see or feel you are fish tailing best is to steer towards the fish tail and exit out. The least one can do when you dont have momentum is dont press more gas. You may get stuck or have refusal which is better than worse which was about to happen with the Pajero

Congratulations @Vanessa8580, well done and well deserved

Absolutely!! Please do at least 10 to 15 rides , know your vehicle pros and cons for driving on sand and then decide on the modifications (suspension, tuning, snorkel, etc as the list is endless and a mirage 🤣)if you really need them. With so many garages and so many clubs where everyone likes to show off their monstrous looking vehicles , remember what you need is good power to weight ratio, right momentum & approach , and of course keep gravity as your friend who never betrays you. Good luck!

As you get more interested and progress in your levels 4 mm will not be enough. Prefer 6 mm at least , 8 mm is better . I personally prefer 10mm for my X as it has a very low radiator unlike FJ which has better clearance in front. Even 10 mm could not save me from a radiator break on some nasty bump, so better protection always gives you some peace of mind.

Congratulations @Nizam Deen. Enjoy your new level

Congratulations @Kailas, well deserved. Your support on each drive is fantastic

@Heisem congratulations, well done buddy

Congratulations @Vijaysekhar

Congratulations @Ranjan Das, well done and enjoy

@Shyam Karat congratulations