Roger K

Hello.  I am getting out of the desert driving scene and have a 1 year old, 2 cylinder, dragon mart compressor that I want to sell.  Used about a dozen times.  It does inflate tires quickly.   Have had zero issues with it.    If anyone is interested they can contact me WhatsApp 58 586 6597.  Also have a flag and suction mount.   Hopefully I am not violating some Carnity rule by posting this… 

I also wanted to chime in and say that A2B auto in Al Quoz is top notch.  Jason and his team really take great care of me and my LR3

They are British run and diagnose before they start slapping parts in.  They also provide an estimate before repairs are done so there are no surprises.  I have learned that it is worth paying a little more up front to get the right diagnosis.  Costs less in the long run.  Way less than the dealer and they really understand these vehicles. 

Thank you Jerome.  Also thank you to Sri for an excellent lead!  Always a great drive when you are at the head of the pack!

Wonderful drive last night.  My wife, daughter, and her friend had a great time.  It was a pleasure meeting some new faces and re-kindling some old ones.  @Chaitanya D is so good at picking a path that we all can follow during the day and the night.  Everyone have a great week!

Hello.  I cannot go.  Wheel bearings going out and will not risk it.  Making room for someone on the waitlist. 

Thank you @Frederic and the rest of the convoy for your patience while we changed out my blown tire.    I never wanted to be “that driver” who takes precious desert driving time away from other Carnity members.  My apologies for the delay.  Thank you to all who assisted with the change.  The big board, 2 ton jack, and shoveling assistance is appreciated. What would a person do in soft sand?    We would  have LOVED to continue as my daughter and her friend were on their first desert drive and having a blast.  Just couldn’t risk it with no spare tire.  My wife’s bank account is now 2000 aed lighter due to 4 brand new tires installed this evening.    Good thing she has the job in the family🤣. Anyway, thank you again Fred and the team.  Felt great to be back in the sand after a year away.  

I do have a front and rear tow point on  my LR3

2 hours ago, Frederic said:

@Asem Rashwan @Roger K i have extended the convoy a little bit, and will add you as you are both on your first drive of the weekend. Please confirm your attendance.

Hi Fred!  Thanks for extending the offer!  Count me in!   Will be nice to see you again!

Hi Niki.  Sorry so late getting back to you.  Your post is very helpful to me.  I am most likely going to try and troubleshoot the suspension leak by pulling a fuse.  Like you said, there are some old forums on the web that discuss the procedure.  If I can isolate the problem, then I can at least tell the garage where to start.  It also might make me sound like I know what I am talking about and not get taken advantage of.  Hoping it is only a line leak 🤞🏻 Your summary is spot on. If I pay for repairs then drive in the desert, I risk the money I just put into it.  Will have to check Dubizzle for an old Pajero or maybe give up the sand driving.  🤔I have a lot to think about…
Thanks for your thoughts!

Thank you gentlemen.  I appreciate the candid feedback.  May just convert to springs….   It’s a love/hate (well, mostly hate lately) relationship.  Trying to keep it alive until we sell it when we leave next year.  I know Rahimdad had one at one time and wishes he wouldn’t have sold it.  Maybe I can give him mine🤣. If anyone else wants to chime in on the garage suggestion feel free.  Thank you again!

Dear Fellow CARNITY Members,
I need some help as I own an 2008 Land Rover LR3 that needs some air suspension and air conditioner diagnosis and repair.  I see there are some garages on the CARNITY website that service Land Rovers and was wondering if anyone has any personal experience or recommendations about them.  If you have owned one of these mechanical nightmares and had a shop that took care of you at a fair price, I would surely appreciate the tip.  Being it is older and really not worth that much on the open market, I am hoping to not stick to many thousand dirhams into it.   Just looking for a reputable place  (besides the dealer) that can find issues quickly and accurately without soaking me on the final bill.

 I know….like trying to find a unicorn in the desert 🙂.

Thanks All!

Roger

Hello @Emmanuel.  Unfortunately I need to cancel my drive fir this Friday.  I have situations where my family needs the car for a more urgent purpose.  Looks like you have some waitlisted people looking to go.  Thank you

Hello Frederic.  I would like to get on the wait list if possible.  Thank you !

Roger Kohls

Hi Brette. I am out. Please remove me. Thank you

Hi Christopher.  You can have my spot in line on the wait list.  We are moving this week, and if I miss that is cool.  Good luck getting in.

Tim, you are such a great guy!

Hello Brett’s,

I know it will be a stretch, but please put me down on the waitlist fete TT and Rjducos.  Thank you!

I meant after TT and Rjducos.  Oops!

That was a very inexpensive fix!  😃

Have to agree with @Chinthaka Ruwan and @Lakshmi Narasimhan regarding today's drive.  Started out a little rough, but our great team members chose to make it an awesome day!.  Many thanks to @Rahimdad, @Ranjan Pattanaik(second lead and chief leak stopper),     and @Tbonefor guiding us up fossil rock and down the other side.  Hoping that @Rahimdad  and @TT_Dubaidon't have too expensive repairs on their rides.  Can't say enough positive things about everyone in the convoy today!  Such fantastic personalities and willingness to help when the chips were down.   So great to see everyone caring about their fellow drivers!  I know I left a few LR3 Discovery parts in the desert today...oh well, SO WORTH IT!

Thank you @Rahimdad and the fellow team leads for taking us on a wonderful journey today.  It was beautiful watching the sun come up as we weaved our way through the dunes.  My LR3 was definitely challenged in the second part of the drive and it was good to be humbled a little after having so few incidents on my previous drives.  I have a lot of learning to do, and welcome the advice by all.  Lastly, it was my wife's first desert drive and she had a great time.   Thank you for making her feel welcome!  Have  great week!

Thank you @Frederic, @Melenany, and @Nivin for leading a great drive today!  The area was beautiful with all the trees and shrubbery.  Also want to say that it was nice to be done early enough to have the rest of the day to accomplish other personal items.  3.5 hours of focused attentive desert driving is just the right amount for this old man. 😊. Have a great week!

Congratulations friend!  

@Rahimdad is so gracious and good with words.  As he recapped above, I could see the images of the day perfectly in my mind.  You are a true steward of the sport, sir!🙂

Thanks to @Rahimdad, @Ahmed Wagdy, @Islam Soliman, and @Jasim Khumi for a beautiful drive today.  This is my 4th newbie drive and I have got to see 4 different parts of the UAE deserts and experienced many different types of desert driving.  The views from Fossil Rock were amazing.  Thank you for leading us up there.  Much appreciated!

@Gaurav you seem to have expertise in the car painting area.  If you have a recommendation for a garage or shop to repair some paint flakes that were so nicely removed by a guy with a high pressure wand at a local car wash facility, I would appreciate it.  I can’t seem to get the owner to respond to my requests... and I want to get it touched up.  Thank you.