Arun Mathew

@Nabil Bisharasomething came up so can’t join the drive tomorrow !! Extremely sorry to inform one day before !! Thank you 

@Kailas sorry will not be able to make it this week as some mods been done 🤦‍♂️ !! Thought of informing earlier as I might not get the vehicle on time & someone will lose the chance for the drive .. 

6 hours ago, Luca Palanca Falsini said:

Hi

@Thomas Varghese
@Abdul Rahman Abdul Kader , @Danish Mohammad, @Lawrence_Chehimi, @Dodi Syahdar, @Shehab Alawadhi, @Arun Mathew, @amir amiri, @imranaasghar81, @Jeandre Bezuidenhout

Here the convoy order for the tomorrow's drive

 

Driver	Role	Car	Level
Thomas Varghese	SL	Nissan Xterra White	Intermediate
Abdul Rahman Abdul Kader		Mitsubishi Pajero LWB Blue	Fewbie
Danish Mohammad		2015 Pajero 3.5- 4 door-Gray	Fewbie
Lawrence_Chehimi		2019 Nissan Patrol - Y62 V8 - White	Fewbie
Dodi Syahdar		Mitsubishi Montero sport 2017 grey	Fewbie
Shehab Alawadhi	CF	Ford F150 Bronze	Intermediate
Arun Mathew		2010 Jeep Wrangler -2 door - green	Fewbie
amir amiri		2018 dodge ram	Fewbie
imranaasghar81		Toyota FJ Cruiser Extreme White	Fewbie
Jeandre Bezuidenhout	SWEEP	Jeep Wrangler SWB Blue	Intermediate

 

 

We are going to use Carnity channel 3.

See you on the sand tomorrow!!

@Luca Palanca Falsinii am really sorry that I will not be able to make it up for today drive . My Kid is on higher fever after her one year vaccine . Need to support wifey !!! Sorry for last minute change 🙏

@Kailas awesome drive as usual... @Anish S on your first lead congrats & you managed well... @Hennie Schoeman thanks for observing my tires loosing air.. rest of the convoy guys all drew well ..

Seen you soon ,stay safe & happy riding to all....

@Kailas @Rahimdad where could I buy quality towing rope ?

@Kailas & @Yousef Alimadadi thank you very much for today's drive.. had lot of fun & my machine took up the challenge . First time to do a CF which was cool as well as first refusal pull out (thanks for the directions @Kailas, i will need to buy the rope though)

Hope to see you soon... 

Till then be safe & happy riding !!!

@Wrangeld great day out , shoveling techniques mastered 🤦‍♂️ but had great fun and the learning to manage the pop out tires was nice . Great convoy who helped one another  !!

happy riding & keep safe .. see you all soon 

@WrangeldI am in for the drive 🙋‍♂️

Pls add me !! Thank you 

@Rahimdad unfortunately something came up this Friday ,so can’t attend the drive !! So please remove me from the drive !!!!!

@Lorenzo Candelpergher what a drive today.... brilliant execution, great leadership, always helping, pushing to go that extra mile. This is the best drive i had till date with Carnity. Thanks to the entire convoy/seniors in helping each other & understanding .

First time to be in the second position in the convoy which was a great experience.

See you all soon, stay safe & happy riding....

Totally agree 

@Lorenzo Candelpergher a quick question, we start at 7am or 8am as it might be foggy !! As per the drive details it’s 7am !! Thanks for your time 

@Melenany congrats !!!

@Foxtrot Oscar thanks for a great lead, i had to exit the last fewbie drive due to hot oil sign popping up on the dash which was a constant headache for me, tried installing AUX fan, transmission oil change etc , but a transmission cooler installation helped me to venture out yesterday with a whole heart & a jeep ready to roar in the dessert. I was first hesitant but @Abdul Rahman Abdul Kader & @Melenany encouraged to try. All worked out good at the end & i had an awesome time in the cold February morning . @Melenany thanks for the videos !! Rest of the convey members great drive & hope to see one & all ..till then keep safe & happy riding.... 

Installing a kill switch help the jeep in the sand? what are merits & whats are the demerits .

Kind regards,

Arun Mathew 

1 minute ago, Wrangeld said:

Due to a drop out from the RSVP you have been promoted into the drive. Kindly confirm your attendance so that we know the place is filled by you. 

Confirmed and thank you 

11 hours ago, Wrangeld said:

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: Newbie and Above (All Levels)

When: 11 Dec 2020, Friday.

Meeting time: 6:30 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: - Murquab Mosque -  https://goo.gl/maps/8ofLyYmagqvEMJLv9

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: 10:30 AM

End Point: Last Exit, Al Qudra

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

 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 15 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM.
  • 1 Lead Marshal + 1-2 Senior Members + 12 Members.
  • 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 link below. 

@WrangeldPls add me to wait list thanks 

Great thank you !!

13 hours ago, Chaitanya D said:

Trip Report:

Thank you everyone for coming in time for this Tuesday morning drive, unusual and generally this is a working day for all. Weather was fantastic and as soon as we were beyond the Outlet mall it was cold and perfect setting for what was about to unfurl. We all deflated, prepped and had a debrief. Thank you @Anish S for joining in as support for this drive and highlighting some important points at the briefing , which I hope all the drivers will follow for their own and everyone's safety.

We drove along the pylon track off Al Ain road and entered the area just off the High pressure gas line which is located in this area in the backdrop of a rising sun with Hot air balloons . After many repeated drives and inputs from the seniors these areas have been marked and we now know very well how to avoid them totally. We drove along the small to medium range dunes this area has to offer, side sloping by takin turns initially and once everyone was comfortable we did them in continuation.

As we headed after playing here for quite some time ( about 1 hr) that we had to stop as @Arun Mathew had a transmission heating light in his wrangler. We had a chat and ,he wanted to exit as the terrain ahead was going to be a bit more technical and exit from there would be tricky. As a lead and as a driver I feel for anyone who has done so much repairs/ changes and still the issue persists. We drove along the cleanest path along flat sabkhas not to put more strain on the heating and exited him out quickly on the same track we entered. I hope he gets it checked and the issue is sorted soon.

We drove back to the point where we had left to exit in quick time and then entered a slightly technical terrain , which to my surprise everyone of you drove really well. As there were some newly promoted fewbies I was expecting some refusals or stuck happening here but there was none. Just to pat myself I would say my lead was impeccable 🤣😜. We saw as we drove along some gazelles, camels and farms to feed them. Just seeing these free in their habitat is so pleasing.

We then headed along the narrow area between tight technical dunes and entered our final play area which are fondly called "Margham loops". Small to medium dunes which can be ridden by the entire convoy in loops without much strain/difficulty, but definitely interesting as it will be a fast paced one. We has a chat on safe ridge ride,crossing and side sloping followed by some practice on dunes which was done really well by everyone. I must try to emphasize here again "Do Not Fight Gravity".

We headed to out exit which was very near , and on time . Inflated and off we went energized for a well deserved fab start to a long holiday. Great driving by everyone and it will get more exciting as you do the basics correctly .Some pictures added in the gallery as well

@Jon M was perfect in his role as 2nd lead. Stopping and rerouting whenever he saw me struggling even before I announced on radio. Super ✌️

@Anvar Sadath Bekal was new fewbie if I am not wrong but he drove like he wasn't. Good control in all areas and on some longer side sloping too. Well driven buddy

@MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ drove well for a new fewbie again , driving his SWB wrangler  on all terrains. No fishtailing and no signs of any struggle anywhere except few instances which is how we all learn to become better desert drivers. Good job

@bassel el rafei another new fewbie ,driving a Land Cruiser to near perfection at whatever he was challenged with , Great to see your enthusiasm and enjoyment. Charming smile towards the end was a testament to how well you drove and enjoyed the drive

@Rizwanm2 did his role as center forward to perfection advising drivers to get out of refusals. Unfortunately (only for him) as all drove with no issues he was hardly kept busy . Thanks for your amazing support and look forward to many more. I must acknowledge he was the person to correct me as my tracker was paused somehow and he recorded the details perfectly.

@Arun Mathew I feel really sad I had to exit you out early from what was turning to be a great drive. I hope you sort your jeep issue soon and we are waiting to have you with us ASAP.

@Ahab Shamaa with a roaring FJ drove well . Absolutely no issues and no stuck , even when I bumped up the drive towards the end and paced it up considering he was at the back. Well done Habibi!

@Rizwan Waheed was one with more fewbie drives and hence was at the back of the convoy. Drove well ,great control and no issues again. Bravo buddy

@Franco Swart with his SWB Pajero surfed Margham full of enthusiasm and energy. His smiling nature and attitude was very welcoming to have on this drive. Well done mate

@Shaaz Sha did his job of sweep to perfection. Communication really well to keep the whole flock together . Thank you for calling the convoy numbering and doin the radio check at the start. Well done

@Anish S was entrusted as flying sweep, a late addition to the drive as manage/support. Always great to have you on any drive which is a blessing. Thank you for tugging me when I was crested. 

Thanks yet again to your copilot @Veedooshee for some fantastic snaps ( some times I wonder if she is a professional photographer?)

Some stats to share ( Thanks to Rizwan)

Total time 3hr 54 min

Ave Speed 19.1Kmph

Total distance 69.2 Km

Have a wonderful Holiday friends and thanks for joining in today. Cheers

 

@Chaitanya thanks for the 1 hour drive , the weather was awesome, the convoy was great but couldn't be there till the end of the drive.I have fixed an appointment with Trading enterprise as the garages around are not able to solve the problem & waste of money spend. I will have to wait till this Saturday for the appointment due to holidays. I hope that its sorted and could join the group on the next week drive.If there are any suggestion from the group to go to a particular garage let me know as Trading enterprise would be dam expensive.... 

4 hours ago, Chaitanya D said:

You are added to drive as you were 1st on WL. Please confirm 

Confirmed from my end ..

@Chaitanya kindly add me to the wait list !!

thank you 

Apparently i am installing an extra fan, but other works came up as well which i am currently doing so not joining the weekend drives this week.

Thanks for all the advises much appreciated ...

During off roading getting hot oil sign on the dash . Tried putting water and carry on but not helping . I drive 2010 Jeep Wrangler 2010 . Is an extra fan in front of radiator a solution or any suggestion ?

@Vanessa8580great evening drive, I enjoyed the weather as well the challenging dunes as it’s was my first fewbie drive . @Srikumar always there with the helping hand and guidance . Also my first drive in the 5th position on the convoy, Which made it easier to judge the paths laid by the leads .  @Desert Dweller thanks for helping with the deflation’s as well the hand water can .Had taken few pictures & have uploaded in the gallery . 

See you next week and keep safe everyone !!!!