Mike M.

Am I the only one who can’t see the drive booking link ?

Congrats @Ishak! I remember your first drive in @Carnity as if it was yesterday. You had the Mrs. With you and it was a scenic drive with @Frederic. Look at you now and how far along you have come! Congrats buddy! See you soon on the sand

Not sure how i missed such an interesting topic... I am adding the below not that i can add one cent of value to all the interesting contributions of very experienced off-roaders in the discussion but to give future Carnitists @Carnity another "toy" to consider when they go through this thread as it was not mentioned at the time: The Ford Ranger Raptor This vehicle in my personal opinion blurs all the lines and categories mentioned in the 7 pages of comments. In one weekend It can give the most capable, modified dune bashers and climbers the hardest time and a run for their money while also being a full-on armored and equipped Overlander the next weekend with 0 issues and constraints. It can also be parked at the front space of a hotel for a Gala dinner the following weekend. (Make sure to get a conservative color in this case ) It all depends on how you design and build it. Other than a protective layer for the underbody, there is 0 AED additional cost to unlock new levels of fun in the outdoors, throughout all off-roading activities: - Dune bashing - Overlanding / Scenic drives - Camping/Picnics - Outdoor adventures of all sorts It is a perfectly-sized powerhouse that calmly states "I AM HERE" when the big toys are around while being a more comfortable ride than a Rolls Royce, on-road. (Exageration intended but not too far from reality as well ) After having it for 8 months now, this thing is quite up there as the unicorn that can do it all for all purposes, needs and interests..... it does not look too bad as well (Exterior and Interior) for the "wifey" vote and approvals. One recommendation is to properly design it and not go overboard with what others do with bed racks, chase racks, molle panels and metal bumpers etc to keep it within this aspect of "One Toy to Conquer all Off-roading and On-road Needs".

@Looper thanks for today and hopefully it turns out to be something minor. Sri and Ale had you in the drive in sprit all along the drive as “This is what Looper would have done and planned :)” @Ale Vallecchi thanks again for a perfect drive, end-to-end. While unplanned and not so familiar territory, it was still flawless in every aspect! @Srikumar thanks for keeping a watchful eye on us today. Didn’t get a chance to tell you at the end but I got cartoonish thoughts during the drive. I would see you on top of the dune on my left while passing and then I would see you again on the top of the dune infront of me on my right. There was a cartoon called “Droopy” that was known for this if you know him Not sure how you were jumping from one dune to another but thanks nevertheless! Great driving from everyone in the convoy and thanks again @Looper@Ale Vallecchi@Srikumar

See you tomorrow !

@Looper since the drive is not full and is ending relatively early, chances are I can make it. Do I have a chance to still sign up ? Please let me know to try and tweak my family Sunday plans. sorry for the last minute but I just noticed the timing now. Thanks in advance

@JeromeFJ thank you for a great drive today and a bigger thank you for creating this drive on short notice to make room for a larger number of members to drive this weekend! Looking forward to driving with you again soon hopefully!

Done. Thanks @Gaurav

Congrats @Luke K P! Carnity has some serious firepower in its support bag now