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Please make sure that you have exited the drive in the Tread app. I am reusing the drive link today. But make sure you exit out of the drive.

Once again let me remind you that this drive has a potential of a lot of quick twists and turns and while we will fight G-Force, we will respect Gravity. We start at Faya and end the drive at Tilal Sweihan near the Fuel Station. We will wage our fight on the G-Force on Ch 2.

I would ask you to look for the low-tech options while off-roading. I would defiantly stay away from too many electronics. They simply don't work in the high stress situations. The 4x4 fail, they won't get into low gear or get in and just stay in low gear and refuse to move. At 250k budget you can look for a Jeep - I can confirm that you can take one directly from the showroom to the dessert no mods needed - If I want to go for it now, then I will go for a Sport version of, not Rubicon. Because Rubicon was meant for the rock crawling specifically. The gearing on the Sport is better for desert. Sahara is a more well anointed Sport - but meant for mall crawling and you might need to change the wheels in sometime in the future. you have the option of 2 door or 4 door. I were to buy one now I will get a 4 door. The quality of the Jeeps have been slightly suspect lately but still manageable and a large community of Jeep drivers everywhere here. edit: only issue brand new Jeep is you will break the rear bumper without a lift: 2 door on the first drive but 4 door will last a few. That is why people like fitted out cars such as @Batuhan Kulac suggests in the next post. One more option similar to the Jeep is Ford Bronco if you need a more modern take on the Jeep. Though Jeep was refreshed for 2024 I still think Bronco is more modern in relation to features. But it has more electronics than I would feel comfortable. Haven't seen many in the desert still though so most they are put to use on road. More in the Ford family you can look at the Rangers the younger brother of F150s. On the retro end you can look at Super Safari Y61. Many swear by the capability of this beast - a no nonsense beast at that which aged like fine wine. It is old mind you, so no bells and whistles - but reliable as well as cozy comfortable on the road even at high speeds. Definitely more aerodynamic than a cow. Toyota Prado 2024 may come across as slightly under powered. I would not comment on it. The big brother in the LC300 EX trim is also can be a great option. But I hate the centre console in them. My final take on the subject: Check out everything you are suggested and finally go buy a Jeep in your budget.

Guys I want to do an experiment. If possible, can you guys install "Garmin Tread" app on your phones - I will set up a group ride on my phone and all the members who have the Tread app installed on your phones can join the group drive I will create on my phone. Thanks in advance...

@Glenn W, @ChrisW, @Mahesh_, @Frans M, @Juan R, @Deepak Eswar, @Sherry Jacob, @Michael asir, @RiadJL, @Mike M., @Batuhan Kulac Thank you all for signing up for the drive. It is going to be a roller costar, with a lot of twists and turns at least at the start of the drive. Later on, when we move though the Northside of the dunes to Tilal Swaihan it will be a technical drive. we are tired and feel like done with it we will move north to drive through some flatter dunes to quickly move to complete the drive. Meeting Time published is the start of the briefing unless otherwise stated, which means you should have deflated and ready by this time for the briefing. We will complete briefing and start the drive in 15 min max. Please take into consideration the time you need for deflation of tires, setting up flag and camera gear etc. and arrive earlier accordingly. It is inconsiderate to make others wait while you setup your car.

I would suggest you join one of the drives and get a feel of it . Driving alone or without experienced team would be inadvisable

And you signed up for both.!! You were my anchor driving partner when I started leading. You used to join drive posted by a different lead every week and find me at the front. I used to wonder how you felt. Now it’s turn for someone else to have your august company.

Congratulations @Dipu Francis in your promotion.

Congratulations @Michael asir on your promotion. See you this Saturday.

Congratulations @Abdullah A. on your promotion. A veteran of the website, from before it became off-roading centric, good to see you in action.

DRIVE PLAN We go to Fayah, Abu Dhabi this week. GENERAL OVERVIEW We request every member that joins this drive to go through the information below and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette and responsibilities. MUST READ AND COMPLY Environmental Policy Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquettes Emergency details for all off roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie and above When: 26 January 2025, Sunday Meeting time: 7:00 AM Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/acreM77zLxB2MRu76 Approximate finish time: 11:00 AM approx. Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 10+ inches of ground clearance. What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. RECOMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR: Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge Compressor (MANDATORY) Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY) Off-road flag (MANDATORY) Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles First-aid kit Fire extinguisher. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once anyone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list. RSVP will close a day prior to preparing a convoy list. Latecomers will be returned - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned - 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

Drive Report: This is my video drive report. It took some time - hope you like it. A big thanks to @Davie Smooth_Operator for letting me take part of the extended convoy and doing the planning convoy order for the drive. All that I did was to just show up and drive. I would like this opportunity to thanks the support I got from @Vanessa8580. I felt the need for having an extra lead since the issues with my Jeep in Nahle a month ago. I am bit over dramatic on the matter but still prefer to have a safety of another lead to take over in case my Jeep fails me in the middle. @Jessica Lambert you were a fantastic sweep. Could not have asked more in a supporting role than what you did in the drive. Thanks a lot for the tug at the end. @Sherry Jacob, good to have have you in the wrangler as a second lead. You did well. @Yury you missed the briefing - but please make sure that you are on time and don't miss the instructions. Hope the front bumper issue could be resolved soon. Further down the convoy @Steve Farmer you bring the familiar Aussie wit to the drive - I know because my boss is Steve and is an Aussie - who is more fond of cricket than I am. @Abdullah A. you managed the Pajero like a veteran. @Sandeep Padhi - good to see you after a long long time, I guess that was one of my last Newbie drives in Qudra. @ArSaLaN you had a perfect drive till almost the end, same with @Dipu Francis - you could self recover from perhaps the lone refusal you had. @JAISROCK good to see you back on the Y62 beast - I hope we meet more often.

Congratulation @Gautam Banka on your promotion. well-done! Enjoy you first drive this weekend.