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Drive info: Embark on a new Speed Sculptures Safari as we traverse the pristine dunes of Nahel town. Brace yourself for high-speed ridge riding, navigating spectacular long dunes, and conquering challenging bowls and climbs. Our intended route will start next to the PAC-MAN farms, culminating in an exhilarating exit near Sweihan town. Join the adventure! 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 Details Level: Intermediate and above Meeting time: 30 Dec 2023 07:00 AM Saturday (deflated and ready to move) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bCjvhvYvutV6qTEQA Approximate finish time: 11:00 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. Last Fuel Station : Through Sweihan - ADNOC 960 - https://maps.app.goo.gl/dXwLqic9QePUZMEz8 Through AL hayer - ADNOC 659 - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Shm4rsotZkAZvTxz6 We do have ADNOC Nahel which is closest to meeting point, however you will have to take a long route to reach the start point. 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 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 CALENDAR

Last fuel stations: if you are coming through Al ain following E95, Al qua town ADNOC which is 30 km from meeting point. https://maps.app.goo.gl/iKxGaLVzmNoAVtm2A?g_st=ic If you are coming From Abu Dhabi via Razeen, the last fuel station is at Razeen which is 111 km to meeting point. https://maps.app.goo.gl/5UeHgvarsciye9PKA?g_st=ic You could carry Jerry cans to top up at the meeting point or drive further to Al Qua town to fuel up and get back to meeting point. (Additional 60km drive)

Dune surfers! @Gok Krish @Imran Kashif @Mario Cornejo @Mohamad Anwer @Chris Wing @Naveen Raj @Salim Akhtar welcome to the seasons first Al qua adventures! Make sure you and your machine are all tuned and ready to roar! We will announce the convoy order and the radio channel during the briefing. make sure the tanks are full to brim at the start point / or carry 10-20 liters of extra fuel if uncertain. FYI I would be camping the night before .. so let me know if u have similar plan! see you all soon!

Drive Info Welcome to Speed Sculptures Safari!!! With the cool winter breeze finally starting to set in, it’s time to hit the big playgrounds that UAE has to offer. And, there is none bigger than the monstrous dunes of Al Quaa. This area has every kind of dune structure possible, pyramid dunes, starfish dune, steep slip faces, and bowls the size of a football stadium. BOWLS STARFISH DUNES STEEP SLIP FACES This will be the ultimate test of driver and machine. You will be redlining the engine, and your car will still crave for more. So drivers, Start your engines!!! Important Points for all drive participants This drive is for Intermediates who have already completed min. 3 IM drives with Carnity. Keep your car as light as possible. This is not a drive to have passengers. There is no need to carry extra fuel Ensure that you are with a tank full to the brim at the meeting point The plan is to end the drive when we run out of fuel (so please dont keep any kind of other appointments for that day). Take the E95 route only, as that has the closest gas station. All other routes dont have any gas station close to the meeting point. Ensure that your car is in the best possible condition. Ensure that you conserve fuel by turning the engine off at every break. Bring some quick wrapped sandwiches or lunch to eat along the way. 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 Details Level: Intermediate+ (min. 3 Intermediate drives with Carnity) and above Meeting time: 08:00 AM Saturday (deflated and ready to move) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/6kiP3wMm29u18diF6 (Coordinates : 23°28'59.2"N 55°12'50.5"E) Approximate finish time: When we run out of fuel or 3 PM 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. 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 THE CALENDAR

That’s definitely not a good sound to hear… does your car temp show high… ideally it should be just below the center marker… check if it shows high.. the clank noise and vibration can be due to a damage in the crankshaft/ piston.. bear in mind that any such issue can be a bit heavy on the pocket..did u replace the water pump? M no mechanic but one way to test could be to do a compression test on all 6 cylinders…

Guys, Here is the convoy order for the drive Radio channel 1 : 44600625 see you in few hours!

If anyone is interested to join my drive can just post on the forum as well.. I would add you on the drive…

Hi @Dan S , it’s an open sabka… you can drive through it!!

Welcome dune surfers! @Mahesh_ @Dan S @Waqar Sarwar @Gautam Banka @Faraz94 @Marek_was003 @Sreenath G @Deepak Eswar it’s been sometime that we revisited and rebooted the Skill drive series.. as the drive topic suggests, we would be having a close look at a very important and essential skill of side sloping… please ensure you are rested and Cara ready for the drive tomorrow morning. please be on time and deflated and ready to move by 6.45 AM.. please check again the Google pin location, it should be on a sabka on an internal road from Faqa to Solar park. We have instances of drivers going towards Qudra Damac hills in past… See you all tomorrow morning!

Dear Dune Surfers, The Drive name says it all, the idea of this drive is to practice the skill and enjoy the thrill of side sloping. This drive is the reboot edition of the Skill Drive Series which had been posted in previously for Ridge riding, criss cross and Technical terrain navigation. Side sloping is an important skill while navigating the desert. This technique is very fun and addictive, but it needs to be executed with a clear mind and a good experience with the behavior of the car. That is the main reason why this technique is only used from Fewbie level onwards. It is very critical to understand how gravity works and as we always says: " DO NOT FIGHT GRAVITY ". this applies to this technique most of all. As the names suggest, we would be focusing on the skills of Side sloping on long range dunes during this drive we will be driving in the long range dunes as much as possible. We will be taking the longer route from Al Faqa to Qudra with some technical patches to traverse between long range dunes hitting every long side slope in safest way possible. Drive Time is expected to be 3 hours . Make sure you come with a full tank, Car in good conditions, recovery gear for this level (Radio, Flag, Deflator, Compressor, Kinetic rope and Soft shackles). Recovery points should be checked and in good conditions. It is preferable for the cars to have a front bash plate (6mm or more) to keep the radiator protected Let us know If your vehicle is lifted more than 4 inch of OEM stock height as your 4x4 center of gravity will be high, and you need to factor this accordingly while doing side-sloping. 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 Details Level: Fewbie and Above When: 9 December 2023, Saturday. Meeting time: 6:45 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/biAsWXt2iGNYwaFSA?g_st=ic Exit Point: near Solar Park Innovations center ( depending on drive time) Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance and Bash Plates What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 10:45 AM or early P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 1 PM. 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 BELOW CALENDAR EVENT

@Gaurav @Frederic all excited for the next weekend!! I was curious if there is a rule book/ document that we can read carefully having the fine print of the regulations for the event.. also checking in on when we would be receiving the waypoints!!!

Congratulations on reaching this milestone! Enjoy the sessions @DP1011 @Simon D!! All the best!

@Sreenath G thanks for the interest in joining the team! Since the team finalization will sometime …you are welcome to apply for other teams as well and not wait for confirmation from one lead only..

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Congratulations @M.Seidam @Looper for bringing out the best and delivering doses of adrenaline consistently to the convoys!! Well done @Naveen Raj @Rajiv Sam @DP1011 @Zed @Stumpy Pajfor exhibiting resilience and teamwork during tough times!!! Bravo!

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!!