GauravSoni

A short convoy gives the freedom to explore and push the level especially when you have experienced level headed guys behind the wheel! 

we had a quick chat and I gave them a choice of what they were expecting.. it seemed just going all out like kids in the park was the selection for the day!

we started around 2.45 pm with a nice cloud cover ,  cool wind and absolute virgin sands! The uninterrupted flowing dunes of Nahel gave us a an “iftar bowl” - choice of maneuvers and angles to climb the ridges and side slopes. We perhaps climbed the multiple dune from multiple angles perfecting the move every single time.. 

@Santoso Marjuki your infectious smile and such brilliance in handling your car behind in close quarters is simply superb! 

All was going too well until I faced an issue with my car. We quickly sorted it out, however we agreed to not risk and  exit out. In agreement we decided to let @Sunil Mathew and @Santoso Marjuki play around the area for some time. 
Considering we had good experienced drivers, I decided to let willing driver @Sunil Mathew to lead the convoy out to the exit track.
you navigated  quickly with smooth tracks to exit us all out!

it was an absolute pleasure leading two amazing drivers in an amazing terrain! 
 Hope to see you guys soon! 

Hi @Sunil Mathew @Santoso Marjuki… we are on!!

we will meet at 2.30… ready to go!! 

Hey @Sunil Mathew ..we need minimum of three cars to be on a safe side to conduct any drive. 
I would wait for any last considerations until 9 pm… consider the drive cancelled post 9 pm today.
 

DRIVE PLAN

The Drive is intended for short bursts of High-Speed bowls, climbs, crisscross, and Ridge riding for thrill seekers. 

we will start the drive at 2.30 PM and end at 5 PM or two hours drive time, whichever is earlier.

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

Level:  Intermediate and above

When: 20 Mar 2024 , Wednesday

Meeting time: 02:30 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions).

Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/A1Q6WarVVUY2EAPv5  

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: 05:00 PM

Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.

What to bring along: Smiles, enthusiasm, and willingness to Have Fun.

MANDATORY OFF-ROAD GEAR:

• Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge
• Compressor
• Walkie-talkie radio
• Off-road flag
• Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles
• First-aid kit
• Fire extinguisher

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 5 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday
• 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 BELOW CALENDAR

@Simon D @Batuhan Kulac @Imran Asghar @Gautam Banka @Ranjan Das

Here is the convoy order

I am happy to see you all on this short convoy! 
 

I will be camping tonight, reaching the start point around 11.30 pm.. you guys can reach out to me on 0585827986.

please ensure you have read the drive post and ready for tomorrow. (Most important is Spare Tyre) 

Kindly confirm. 

we will decide the radio during briefing.

Congratulations @Simon D! Your journey has been a perfect example of hard-work, determination and an ever learning positive mindset that you now will be imparting to the future leads! Well done and looking forward for your drives!  

Congratulations @JeromeFJ truly deserving! This is testament to your dedication and leadership! Cheers to many more drives!  

Removing the pedal commander is one sure way of fixing the issue..I used it for about 2 months and then it started throwing this error.. tried different things and contacted the seller as well… didn’t help much and ended up disconnecting.. to be honest it doesn’t really help in the dunes.. and on the contrary , you will have to switch to eco mode during self recovery as sport + ends up digging! 

3 hours ago, Josh S said:

Finally, any thoughts on additional throttle control in 4L. Being able to blip the throttle if in a drifting situation or some soft sand to help correct yourself? I find I’m usually very high up the rev range in 1st, but if I’m in second probably won’t have enough torque. 

If you start to fishtail (drift) on a slope, it’s a sign that car wants to go down the slope… you need to let go of your throttle and correct your steering angle to regain control…this is what we expect all convoy members to practice at lower levels… once you become comfortable with your car and have gained valuable experience, you will observe that once the fishtail is corrected, we use throttle and steering control to keep riding on the slope to finish the maneuver… full throttle may only be required to reach a height on the dune… after that it’s all about control..

After absorbing detailed explanations, I'm compelled to share my own experience. Over three years of navigating my Pajero across various dunes in the UAE – from Lisaili's technical terrain to Sweihan's flowing dunes and the formidable Liwa. Never once did I switch to 4L for climbs; always in 4H, transitioning to 4H with a locked center diff in slow, technical, soft sands. As @Gaurav @Frederic  rightly puts it, driving is about fun and adrenaline, and the choice between sheer power, skill, or a combination is yours. Different clubs may have different philosophies, but having tested various approaches, I've found serenity in what works for me and hopefully you shall too! @Josh S

On 1/3/2024 at 12:57 PM, GauravSoni said:

Guys m down with flu and fever..getting checked with the docs now..  hoping to get well by Friday morning… if I don’t feel better by that time, we may have to reschedule this drive on a later date… will keep you posted!

i am not in a physical state to lead a full day drive through one of the most exciting terrain… and it would not do any justice to this drive. 

Please note that we will be rescheduling this drive for another weekend to be announced later. 

19 hours ago, GauravSoni said:

@Gok Krish @Gertjan @Joseph Raju @Salim Akhtar @DP1011 @Jorge Stepniak Felippe @Imran Kashif @Mohit Gurnani @Bashar Beasha @Naveen Raj

Guys m down with flu and fever..getting checked with the docs now..  hoping to get well by Friday morning… if I don’t feel better by that time, we may have to reschedule this drive on a later date… will keep you posted!

dune surfers!

@Gok Krish @Gertjan @Joseph Raju @Salim Akhtar @DP1011 @Jorge Stepniak Felippe @Imran Kashif @Mohit Gurnani @Bashar Beasha @Naveen Raj

welcome to another adventure in the speed sculptures safari through the mesmerizing terrain of Al Wagan!

The drive is intended to pass through some of the famous bowls and dunes where we will have our fair share of adrenaline rush. 
please note following 

1. Your car is in top notch condition.
Make sure you have fixed any known issues and have driven for a few drives after with no breakdowns.

2. You have been on sands driving at IM level. This is for your own safety. I would suggest reconsidering if you have been out of sand for more than 3 months.

3. You are in sync with your car. you understand your car and understand its limitations and strength. 
 

4. carry additional fuel (based on your car tank capacity) as we would be covering close to >120 km.

5. Have necessary gear (including tow rope with 2 soft shackles) and spare Tyre in good condition.

6. No passengers 

In view of the weather conditions expected on this weekend, the meeting time is now shifted at 8.30 am And ready to drive at 9 am. 
 

please do not keep any appointments for the day. 

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

Level:  Intermediate and above 

Meeting time: TBA

Meeting Point: TBA

Approximate finish time: 5:00 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

A simple solution is to get a lanyard and put it around your neck… fast closer to hand, no loosing during sticky situation… it will always be on you..  in or out of the car! 

Look straight up ahead… we are ahead!

Dune surfers! 
please note that you will need to come to this point first https://maps.app.goo.gl/zgcyGuGRWo5csCE26?g_st=ic 

and then drive up to the meeting point… it’s a dirt track but has couple of dunes… remember to put on 4H…

I am stationed here

 https://maps.app.goo.gl/TPtFYwhPCB2oqAUeA?g_st=ic

I will be camping near the start point .. so if anyone is interested let me know on the forum

@Zed @Imteeaz @munkybizness I will add you guys to the drive… let me know if you. Are up for it!!! Please confirm

28 minutes ago, H3 Joe said:

Ah damn. There are no other drives available unfortunately and I leave Dubai next week 😥. @GauravSoniis it possible that I could be added as an eleventh driver to an FB+ drive by any chance ?

 

This is recommended since safety is top priority! You have waitlisted on the FB+ drive which is a good step. There are always dropouts in the last few days or hours as well. Hang in there! 

Hi @H3 Joe .. I see that you have a big time gap in your drives.. if you are getting back on sand after some time, I would advise you to start at 1 level lower (at FB +) that your current rank (IM).
 

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

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

11 hours ago, GauravSoni said:

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!

 

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!