Patrick

When I first joined the waitlist on Monday evening I was number 1 on it, not sure why you think you were ahead 🙂

Hi @Felix Obst Hmm, I didn't jump any queues - I was always ahead of you on the waitlist for the last few days when I checked the website, so all seems correct

Whatever shoes you buy for the sand, the #1 essential feature to look out for is that the tongue of the shoe fully attaches to the shoe (see red circles in picture). With that feature it is virtually impossible to get sand in unless it's from the top of the shoe where your lower leg is exposed. A loose tongue will let sand it no matter how well you tie your laces and many famous hiking brands for example just have loose tongues which are great for mountains, snow etc. but not for sand.

I tried these and returned after 1 drive. They let sand it at the tongue/laces area. Maybe just my experience but I wasn't too impressed. Also found them not to be very breathable. It's a nice idea for a sand shoe, but this shoe needs more R&D

I have been using these for my offroad drives for the past 2 months: https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B082862R3F?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1&psc=1 These are fairly high and I have no issues even walking up relatively steep slip faces of dunes without getting in any sand at all. In fact, I can't remember ever having sand inside when taking the shoes off. Amazon offers 30 days return on them, so it was no risk buying them. I use size US 11, and they fit true to size. They are also quite lightweight and fairly breathable (no sweaty feet). Whatever shoes you buy, make sure you invest in a few pairs of quality Merino Wool socks, they are excellent both in the heat and cold and will keep moisture away from your feet. Very popular for both winter and summer hiking. The worst socks you can wear inside boots are cotton socks as they will trap moisture. Make sure you ventilate your boots well between uses, leaving them in the sunshine e.g. balcony so they are well aired out.

Congratulations!! See you again soon on the fewbie drives!!👍

🚙Congrats @Mohit Gurnani!!🚙

🎂🎂🎂Happy Birthday!!🎂🎂🎂Thank you for your amazing drives and all that you do.

Hi Gaurav, on second thought let me drop this one as I have some things I needed to do tomorrow and someone from the waitlist can join. Thanks

Yes I'd like to join

Confirmed

Hi guys, I have heard on occasion people installing extra oil and transmission coolers in their offroad vehicle, especially to cope with the summer heat. Are either or both a "must have", "nice to have", or "unnecessary" upgrade? I'm in an FJ Cruiser but feel free to comment on other cars too to get the discussion started.

Thank you @Gaurav, thank you all for an amazing day. Really enjoyed the clean shrub-frew dunes and the good flow during the drive. Have a great Sunday everyone and catch you soon.

Congratulations @Ale Vallecchi, what an amazing achievement indeed!

Thank you too Marketa and Jaro. See you guys soon ☺️

¡Felicitaciones @Xavi Moyano 🎉🎉🎉!

Thank you @Gaurav@Davie Chase@DP1011@FERNANDO SYRIO@Vaibhav@Looper@Waqas Parvez@Klaus Pedersen@Ranjan Das@Xavi Moyano@Frederic@munkybizness@Hisham Masaad for the congrats! Looking forward to driving more with you soon!

Muchas gracias @Xavi Moyano! Veo que ya en más una salida tambien vas a ser Fewbie! 🙌 Thanks everyone! Let the adventures continue 😃

Congrats!! 🙌

Thanks guys! Looking forward to many more adventures to come 🥰

Parabéns amigo! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

Hi Hisham, should be Sunday 9 not Wednesday 9 probably? Cheers

Thanks again for the sunset Yoga session in the middle of nowhere, I really enjoyed the experience!! 😊💖 Agreed!! Would be amazing to have some interesting add-on activities on some drives 👍🏻

Hi @Frederic, thanks for your reply! I personally wouldn't recommend these yellow tow points as any pulling that is not coming from straight ahead can create significant leveraged forces that can bend or rip out this tow point, creating a potential projectile. While it might be rated/tested to a certain breaking-strength, my understanding is that these aftermarket tow points have often not been properly tested on the frame, if forces are applied from let's say a 45 degree angle or any significant angle that is not straight ahead. I have seen this very good video online, although it applies to the Prado, the front chassis part is the same as the FJ. I think it's an interesting watch.

Hi everyone, I am wondering whether to install a tow hitch on my FJ for recovery purposes. There seems to be a fairly strong loop on the back left already that is attached with 2 bolts. From what I read in numerous places online, opinions seem to differ greatly on this topic. In the club's experience with recoveries, is that stock back loop more than enough for FJ recoveries or would it make sense to get a hitch receiver with a good recovery hitch that takes soft shackles? Or is this a "nice to have" but not "must have" upgrade? Also, regarding the front 2 points, they seem plenty strong and welded in numerous places to the frame - here it definitely doesn't make sense to add extra recovery points (which in my opinion would probably be weaker than the factory loops), correct? Thank you!