Quresh.

@Ale Vallecchi I might have to skip this drive due to issues with my tyres. I will need to get them replaced. Sorry for backing out at the last moment.. hope to see you soon in the sands..

Hi,

I drive a 2016 model, 3.5L LWB Pajero.  The existing tyres fitted are HT 265 / 65 / R17 /112 T and I would like to opt for AT tyres. Can I get some advise on a suitable tyre size? Not sure if I would face a rubbing issue with the fender if I increase from 65 to 70. 

@M.Seidam apologies I might have to skip this drive tomorrow due to some personal commitments.

@varunmehndiratta thank you for being our lead and organising a great drive today. You took us through nice set of long range dunes and technical areas which was fun!

@Hisham Masaad thank you for being our second lead and for sharing key tips.

@Davie Chasethanks for your support during stucks and refusals and @Warren Flayfor keeping watch on the convoy.

Thank you all for everyone for joining. It was nice to meet you all.

Will upload some pictures to the gallery.

1 hour ago, varunmehndiratta said:

Thanks all, we have now confirmation from all except @Quresh Pajero - who perhaps being busy or travelling over the week hasnt responded yet and couldn't be reached over phone as well. Since he has RSVPed and not yet informed about his absence, i have to give him benefit of doubt - can happen with anyone of us. 

We already have a long convoy however considering Quresh's missing confirmation i will open for one more position - believe we can manage with one more even if we have Quresh joining in.

Based on numbers of drives done this week, @RiaanJH you are first on WL. Kindly advice your availability. 

@varunmehndirattaHi Varun, thanks for reaching out on WhatsApp. Happy to join in tomorrow. I look forward to the drive..

Just now, Frederic said:

Hi @Quresh Pajero sure no worries. I am not completely sure if 2WD is possible. This is a dirt track But there might be sand blown into it. Perhaps they can keep the car at the last roundabout and join you in the Pajero ?

Yes, Frederic that is possible. Thank you.

@SrikumarThanks for the wonderful drive. It was the longest convoy that I have seen yet at Carnity  Very well managed!!

@Vanessa8580 @Suresh K thank you for your support during the drive. @Taimur Khan I hope you must have got away with minor repairs.

It was a great drive with everyone and hope to see you again in the sand..

PS: will upload the photos in the gallery

@Frederic The place looks very interesting. I am excited and look forward to it. Can I bring along some friends with me? Can they come to the meeting point with their 2WD?

Thank you Dr @Chaitanya Dfor this awesome drive. It was my first night drive and I really enjoyed it. Being the 2nd lead it was a good experience as well.

 Thanks @Danish Mohammadfor your support during refusals and stucks@Jessica Lambert for ensuring that the convey moves safely and in order.

thank you everyone for joining the drive and I look forward to seeing you again!!

PS: I have uploaded some pictures in the gallery.

@Gaurav  hi, just wanted to check if we will enter and exit the sands from the same point?

@Tbone thanks for confirming my waitlist but i saw it only in the morning.. look forward to future drives with you.

It was my first Fewbie drive and was full of technical challenges and loads of new learnings.. thank you @Islam Soliman for this wonderful drive !! thank you @Vanessa8580@Alexanderrr @Charlie for the support!

The photos are uploaded in the gallery.

1 hour ago, Islam Soliman said:

Dear @Davie Chase @Sunil Mathew @Pacific @Fabien Monleau @Charbel @Quresh Pajero @JamesThorn @Daniel Yang @Naveen Raj @Gregory @marks

 

 

Pre-drive details below:

1- Please be on time and bring all your passion for off-roading and pull as much as you can of yourself out of bed.. trust me you will need all of it. 

2- Be at the meeting point by 7:00am (or before) and be ready to move max by 7:20max (deflated, flag erected, 4H on, radio on and set, airbags/traction/abs all set....) 

3- Please ensure your programable radio is on, fully charged and set to Channel 2 (446,031)

4- Briefing will be done on on the sand before we start moving

5- Please be prepared for a demanding drive which you will require your undivided attention. Bringing passengers is ok provided they will not be a cause for distraction and don't have known motion sickness or fear of heights.

6- Please ensure everything in the car is tied down and no moving objects 

7- Please check all oils, tow hooks, and ensure no hanging parts below the chassis.

8- please ensure you come with a full tank (as much as possible) in addition to all necessary gear for this drive level specially your safety flag and radio (NO FLAG or RADIO = NO DRIVE)

9- Meeting Point:

Lisaili Fort 
https://goo.gl/maps/ZikRWU1YYas968yT9

 

10- Convoy Order:

I will be sharing the convoy order tomorrow at the meeting point 

@Islam Soliman hi, I am signing out from this drive as I as recently got promoted to Fewbie and don't think can join a Fewbie plus drive. Not sure how I got in here. All the best to everyone attending!!

6 minutes ago, Looper said:

Congratulations @Quresh Pajero well done. I remember i was in the 2nd lead car that day when you did your absolute newbie.

@Looperthanks... the very first drive that was lead by @Vanessa8580 was real fun! I had my first ever tyre pop-out that day😂

15 hours ago, Islam Soliman said:

Thanks @Quresh Pajero for letting me know.. I added you.

 

Anyone else having a problem signing up?

Thanks Islam.. look forward to meeting all

@Islam Solimanhi, I am unable to sign up for this drive and can only add myself to the waitlist. Can you please add me to the drive?

Thank you everyone.. look forward to the fewbie drives👍

9 hours ago, Abdul Basit Khan said:

 

 

today there was situation in the middle of the desert, Where i could not shift in to a gear. the gear lever was free flowing up and down, where i felt there is no connection between gear lever and gearbox. car was in same gear and it not shift into any other gear. Apparently this is a common issue in many Nissan vehicles such as Xterra, Pathfinder, Titan, Frontier, Etc.

the cause of the problem was part called Gear Shift Cable Grommet part number "NI1KIT" 

@Abdul Basit Khan  thanks for sharing. I am glad that you came out safely.

9 minutes ago, Abdul Basit Khan said:

@Gaurav Again it was an amazing expedition and experience. perfect route selection specially for newbie drivers. got a refusal today and receivered within 4 mins. then face a situation with gear issue. with the help of Naser and @Gaurav Bhai the issue resolved. 

@Abdul Basit Khan just curious to know what exactly went wrong with the gear ? 

10 hours ago, Frederic said:

 

Good morning all !

Please find your convoy positions posted above. 

We will be using Channel 1: 446.00625 Mhz for our radio comms. 

@Karthikeyan Govindarajan @Han @Anthony Tan @Ali Shah @Andrew McCarthy @Anna Dillon@Willie@Derius Olivier @Adnan Halepota@Pascal @ShereenMK@Hasan Wahlan

 

@Salvador Perez @Sivakumar you are waitlisted, If any of the above members sign out you will be automatically added.

 

Hi @Frederic I will miss joining you on this drive as I am travelling to Muscat for work. Catch-up soon on upcoming drives..

Thanks @Gauravfor today’s drive. It was good fun on some challenging dunes and a scenic location.

I look forward to it👍

2 hours ago, Frederic said:

Thank you @Frederic for organising this event at an amazing location! We really enjoyed it. Wishing everyone a very healthy and prosperous New year 2022.

PS : It poured quite heavily after you guys left so all of us who were camping had to pack up our tents and leave..A good start and experience entering in 2022😃

Hi @Frederic I will join with my family and friends and we will camp for the night..

28 minutes ago, Ale Vallecchi said:

Dear Desertanuts,

@Mark D, @Mo., @Markus B, @Tareq Al Turq, @Justin Ng, @Nathan, @Harshad Ashraf, @Azeem M, @Quresh Motiwala, @Rajat Verma, @ASAD. and @JERINE_B, as mentioned in the body of the drive's post, just North of Badayer, West of Big Red, there is a slice of desert which is mostly left untouched by off-roaders, but is "inhabited" by locals, who raise camels, but mostly use it for their own crossings, as well as for falconry. It stretches from Lahbab, west toward Margham (to Skydive and nearby). It's made of a mix of open sand cordons, low technical areas, a small area of sand bowls (the closest to Badayer, where the sand turns from yellow to red), and some areas with more abundant vegetation. A small hidden gem to explore in a leisurely way. 

This is the locations and terrains that we'll explore this Friday. Considering the rather junior nature of this convoy, we will do our best to maintain a relaxing pace, and will do our best to give everyone the opportunity to become more and more familiar with the basic techniques of dunes' straight crossing, and side sloping. Hopefully we'll enjoy the view of some camels, gazelles, and perhaps falcons being trained. 

Please reach the meeting point a few minutes in advance of 7:00 am, to start deflating, mount your flags, and get prepared to start on time. 

I will announce the final convoy order and radio channel tomorrow evenig.

In the meantime, enjoy the evening.

Thank you @Ale Vallecchilook forward to the drive!