Bhaskar

Hi @Ale Vallecchi, I've enrolled for the first part of the drive, won't be able to join the second part.

I am also on the waitlist for the Morning fewbie drive with Deepak, so in case I get accepted for that, I'll withdraw from this one. 

Thank you! 

Hello,

Thank you for accepting the waitlist request. However, I'd need to drop off unfortunately due to some urgent work. 

Have a fun drive!

Confirmed from my side. Thank you!

1 hour ago, Waqas Parvez said:

@Chaitanya Dthank you for including everyone on the waitlist and providing them the opportunity to join the drive. The first drive for 2023 was amazing; the weather was lovely with a light drizzle that was ideal for a 4-hour drive.

It was a pleasure driving with some new members @Jeetu Sharma @Klaus Pedersen @Nadeem Ansari @Rashid Alseeni @Bhaskar @essam ibrahim @Bravoecho @rohit kumar in @Carnity you all drove beautifully, thank you @Varun Mehndirattafor supporting the drive

Here are the drive statistics. I've also included images of the majority of you climbing the pink rock in the gallery. 

Thanks for the pictures @Waqas Parvez! Here's a pic of you at the top of the pink rock.

Thank you @Chaitanya Dand everyone else. Had an awesome drive today!

Thank you @Fredericfor another fantastic drive! the relive video is pretty cool!

And thank you @Davie Chase, @Anish S, @Srikumar for the support!

Looking forward to the next one!

That's a good suggestion, thanks Zed! 

Hello everyone! 

Coming back on this post, trying to get some suggestions - can anyone please help with recommendations on where to get the rubber blocks to put on the metal bumper? This is for the RTA passing...

Thanks in advance!

Hello, 

I wouldn't be able to join this drive, unfortunately. 

Have a good one! 

Thanks @Frederic for another superb full day drive, both the desert and mountain legs were fantastic!

@Danish Mohammad thanks for your support!

Looking forward to more!

Hi @Frederic, thanks for the drive update! Could you please share an approximate drive end location?

Just for me to plan the evening after the drive! 😁

Thank you! 

Thank you @Chaitanya D for the great drive and @Kailas, @varunmehndiratta for the support! I particularly liked the attention on proper learning, when you gathered us all and showed ridge riding with the toy car, it helps to visualize the technique. 

@varunmehndiratta thank you for the tip on fishtailing, getting more used to it by the day! Will keep it in mind for future drives. And can't agree more with the love lakes point! It did feel like half of Dubai wanted to feel some love yesterday!  

Looking forward to more!

Thanks @Gaurav for a lovely drive!

1 hour ago, Gaurav said:

I would say set all, so you don't struggle to set on drive like last time.

You never know which channel trip lead use from 1-10 until they announce.

@Emanuel @Bhaskar and @Farook Veettil you've been added to this drive now.

Please confirm if you still like to join?

Hi Gaurav,

Thank you for adding me to the drive, yes I'll join tomorrow. 

See you! 

Hi Angela, 

Unfortunately I'd need to drop out of this drive. 

Thanks! 

Hello! 

Please add me to the wait list. 

Thank you! 

Thank you for the drive @Kailas and the great support @Anish S and @Ali Abas

It was a very interesting and enriching first fewbie drive for me! I especially enjoyed the high speed portion, although that did lead to my car's bumper getting damaged. 😐

But ultimately I got to know the limitations of the car and what I'd need to do to progress further!

Hoping to join for the next one soon! 

Thank you  @Tbone, unfortunately I won't be able to join this drive as my health is not good.

Hopefully, will see you on another drive soon. 

28 minutes ago, Frederic said:

Well deserved @Bhaskar!

Thank you Frederic! 😃 Looking forward to learning more from you all!

4 minutes ago, Gaurav said:

Congratulations @Bhaskar for reaching the Fewbie Level with Carnity Offroad Club. 

Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment.

Please make sure your Carnity user profile is always updated with all the latest Emergency contact details.

P.S. Trip lead might deny your participation if you don't have required off-road gear.

Fewbie:

Drives Attended (Indicative)	Minimum 5 Newbie drives are required within last 3 months for Fewbie promotion.
What you'll learn	Basic dune and sand reading Self-recovery techniques Shoveling at right place Crawling out of difficult situations Blip Blip - Coordinate steering and gas control Advance side sloping and hill climb Basic ridge riding and criss crossing Basic control over technical dunes Slightly faster pace desert driving Ability to manage stuck/refusals with radio Learn to control and avoid fishtailing Never fight or challenge gravity
Skills required	Enthusiastic and positive attitude Willingness to learn and help others Presence of mind and attention to detail
Car Worthiness	Any 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle
Off-road gear required	Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor.
Drive teamwork	Manage second lead and sweep positions upon request Intuitive and proactive to support Trip Lead Observe recoveries and offer help, when needed
Drive Joining	Join Newbie and Fewbie drives And Fewbie Plus, after 5 drives at Fewbie level only
Forum participation	Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Thank you! 😃 

10 minutes ago, Frederic said:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6jezjiqqzl4p6yo/Batayeh_to_Yala_Route.gpx?dl=0
 

this was the planned route, the actual track I recorded had some breaks from putting it on pause a few times.  With GaiaGPS app you can import it.

Thank you for sharing this! 😃

Thank you so much for the fantastic drive and the so-well-written post drive review @Frederic!

Could you please share the drive map file, would love to revisit it virtually!

Hi @Chaitanya D

Have signed myself out of the drive. My parents are here and thought would be a good experience for them but they don't seem to be that excited. 😬

Thanks! 

Hello everyone! 

Nissan is digitally unveiling a new car today, on their YouTube channel. We can all watch it live here: 

Let's see what's it all about! 

Thank you @Wrangeld and @Rahimdad for your comprehensive perspectives! Legacy, heritage & what the brand has done for years are so important in determining what the brand stands for or is known for in the market today. Adding to it, each one of us have our own way of looking at different features and attributes coming from our psychographic world views and that makes us all a potential target for these brands!

1 minute ago, Frederic said:

Let me start with Mitsubishi:

1. What are the strengths of the brand?  Reliability, simplicity, number of vehicles on the road in UAE.

2. What are the weaknesses & challenges for the brand? Many models have become a bit outdated, and the competition is fierce. There is only very limited market for a "real" capable 4x4, hence they become more soft-offroad SUV vehicles.

3. How's the brand experience in UAE - dealer, online, after sales service etc.? good independent workshops that cater to Mitsubishi. No experience with the dealership.

4. What differentiates the brand from the other brands? Could be anything from product features, technology to dealer experience or even something else.  Mitsubishi has always been a bit of an underdog, but bang for the buck they remain fantastic value.

5. What if the brand ceases to exist for some unfortunate reason? Would you miss it? What would you replace the brand with? In UAE i would stay with Japanese brands for the reliability and good resale value. 

Looking forward to varied opinions and perspectives! Hope you all find this interesting! 

Thanks in advance! 

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Thanks Frederic for the well rounded perspective on Mitsubishi! The underdog perception for Mitsubishi is quite interesting. Any comparisons with Nissan & Toyota given that they're the top 2 japanese brands here?