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Hi @Deno Vikram welcome to the club! The gods of the club have already spoken !!! Here are my 2 cents Always use tiptronic/ manual shifting of gears while doing steep / mountain climbs including the gravel/ loose tracks… I personally prefer 4hlc during these drives however switch to 4l during descents. Use engine braking on your way down which makes it a lot easier on your brakes and control over your car. I am also curious if u deflate your tyres as well.. it’s best to go down to 25 psi on such terrain to reduce stress on transmission as well as disengage traction control to prevent wheel spin on loose gravel..

Hi @Zulfikhar Naiyar,. A faulty thermal sensor could also send incorrect readings to dashboard making you believe that car is not that hot! … you have classic signs of engine overheating… loss of AC, loss of power… which returns to normal during On road drive… get following checked 1. radiator cap 2. thermostat 3. water pump 4. cleanup/ flushing radiator..

Another adventure for the hobbitses!! Under the watchful eye!

Dear Dune surfers, @Gertjan@Imran Kashif@Krishna R @Charbel @Joseph Raju @Sunil Mathew @Bjoern @Chris Wing @Arda Yagcioglu @Morshedi Welcome to the drive . we will be starting as early as possible at dawn and plan to exit at around 8.30 am at the ghost town. This means we would eventually be going from high speed dunes to one of the most technical soft dunes available in Sharjah! please carry plenty of water, loads of patience and zest for adventure! see you all tomorrow flag up by 5.15 am! will post the convoy order shortly.

Brilliant observations @Benjamin @DP1011… it also seems like the driver just stopped (took his foot off the gas or applied brakes).. a simple steer towards gravity and gas would have saved him! A “simple steer” is not so simple unless you’ve ingrained this in your driving reflex

We request every member that joins this drive to go through the below information and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquettes and responsibilities. MUST READ AND COMPLY Environmental Policy Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquette's Emergency details for all off-roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities DRIVE PLAN: The plan is to explore the area next to the famous desert safari experience routes intending to reach the Ghost town Village. we will pass though the recognized dunes like the "Iftaar Bowl" and "Super Bowl".. DRIVE DETAILS Level: Intermediate and above When: 15 July 2023, Saturday Meeting time: 5:00 - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: Dropped pin https://maps.app.goo.gl/HG7gTUpRTDGU6Vp26?g_st=ic Approximate finish time: 08:30 AM 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, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Mandatory off-road gears: Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 3 PM 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 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

Congratulations @Benjamin!! Welcome to the next level among many!!

Dear dune surfers, @Thomas Collins Jayakumar @Fabien Monleau @essam ibrahim @DTG @Looper @Arun Menon @Jeevan Koshy@Hisham Masaad please find the convoy order for tomorrows drive! we will be using channel 1: 44600625 Meeting time is 5 AM please deflate to : 14 PSI for HT tyres 12 PSI for AT tyres You can connect with me on 0545564213 in case of any emergency only. we shall have our briefing and start moving by 5.20 am. please ensure you have your tyre deflated, flag up and radios tuned to channel 1 by 5:05 am. see you tomorrow !

Dear Dune Surfers, @Pavel Pashkovskiy @Thomas Collins Jayakumar @Fabien Monleau @essam ibrahim @Jeevan Koshy @DTG @Arun Menon and Absolute Newbie @Hisham Masaad Welcome to the Newbie Drive. For those who are joining first time please go through the briefing video below Mandatory gears required for this drive are 1. Shovel 2. Radio - Programmed and charged 3. Off road flag and pole 4. Compressor 5. Deflator No Gears = No Drive Front and Rear tow hooks should be present More information in below link Convoy LIst to Follow!

Hi @DTG.. thanks for the info… Flags are mandatory safety equipment for any off-road drive… you can check out the suction cup ones in Dragon mart to begin with! Driving without a Flag is an absolute NO..

HI @DTG i see that this will be your 1st Drive with the club.

DRIVE DETAILS When: 17 June 2023, Saturday Meeting time: 5:00 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/XLrp6UhqSgZpQymS6 Approximate finish time: 09:00 AM 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, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Mandatory off-road gears: Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 12 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 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. We request every member that joins this drive to go through the below information and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquettes and responsibilities. MUST READ AND COMPLY Environmental Policy Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquette's Emergency details for all off-roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities First time with Carnity Off-road Club: Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year. Do you have any prior off-road experience? If yes, pls share details. Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets. Advise if you don’t have a programable radio and safety flag. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING PLEASE RSVP ON THE CALENDAR