Faraz94

Alright @Islam Soliman. Thank you. Looking at it again, I’ve been there multiple times before 😄 in a first look saw a road so I thought as Deepak mentioned *meetup is near highway* 😁

@Islam Solimanis this the same meeting spot as last drive with @DP1011?

Hi @DP1011, will appreciate the google pin of the Fuel Station you’re talking about. I see one Emarat but that’s not *just before* the meeting point 😆

2 hours ago, DP1011 said:

Hope you all had good fun and below amazing stats - We covered just 20kms in 2 hours of moving time - That explains how technical this drive was and done this with No Shovel -No Rope - Is an indication that we can level up the technical challenge in next drive ! 

@Shaun J -  Well done on your first SL position - you did well on all communications and acknowledgements, + slightly adjusting the track where needed upon my instructions ! 

@Prithvi Raj @Rohit Deginal - The Pajero boys ! again, was nice to see how you managed the track, with minimal refusals, and learning the trick of steering and 4L. 

@Rahul6157 Was impressive in how you handled your heavy beast - well done ! I know how not easy it was for you but you made it look smooth all through! 

@Ben Lee @Nizar Shawwa The  SWB Jeep boys , making the most of the technical offerings , quietly and smoothly am sure you guys had good fun at the back ! 

@Sandeep Nayar You were impressive too at the end , dealing with those refusals all by yourself 

and @Faraz94 - Haval power continues to impress - this time in its sweep position ! well done again there ! 

- and as a convoy everyone did impressively well ( which i highlighted at the start of the drive as well)  however I had not expected we would be able to cover this in 2 hours ! am sure you all had fun too learning to strike the right balance of acceleration and steering  !  See you all soon in sand! 

 

 

  

Thank You for such a lovely + technical drive 🙌 Although at times, it’s hard for LWB, but it’s good to get a hold of your vehicle more and more 😃 
 

Everybody did really well, specially with all the self-recoveries. No rope, no shovel. 👊
 

Welldone Everyone, see you all soon ✌️✌️

6 minutes ago, DP1011 said:

Hi guys!  @Ishak @Deepak Eswar @Faraz94 @Imteeaz - See you tomorrow, short convoy, we make the most of it - Convoy order will let you know when we meet ✌️! 

Have good sleep and rest:) 

Hi @DP1011, just checked the meeting point.  It’s 102 Km from my place, more than 1 hour 10 mints to the meeting point 🥲 sadly I will have to drop as well 🥺🥺

Just now, Faraz94 said:

Hi @DP1011, just checked the meeting point.  It’s 102 Km from my place, more than 1 hour 10 mints to the meeting point 🥲 sadly I will have to drop as well 🥺🥺

@DP1011 I know it’s short notice period, but can we do lisailli instead if all agree? 😅

Hi @DP1011, had to visit Abu Dhabi and will be returning tomorrow 😅 need to drop this one, see you Sunday hopefully.

1 hour ago, Rajiv Sam said:

 

Thank You @Rajiv Sam ✌️😊

@Rajiv Sam I’m also waiting for the video 🥹🥹

Thank You @DP1011 for offering such a wonderful drive. It was quick and smooth & I enjoyed both being a second lead as well as the smart duration of the drive. Also, everybody drove really well. 

Thank You @Rajiv Sam for help with the recoveries 😊 I’m looking forward to the Ridge riding video you recorded 😁

@Premjit Vappala & @Rohit Deginal very well done with the first FB drive guys, hope to see you soon again!

@DP1011 I believe we should continue this Smart Drive (2-Hour) series even after Ramadan. 🔥🔥

Confirmed @DP1011 ✌️

Acknowledged @Simon D . See you next time 😊

Thanks for the opportunity @Ale Vallecchi but I’m afraid I’ll have to drop 😔. See you in the next drive ✌️

Have a blast tomorrow everyone. 😊

Thanks everyone 😇 see you soon ✌️✌️

On 2/18/2024 at 8:18 PM, Faraz94 said:

Great Newbie Drive @Islam Soliman 😎.

Everyone drove very well. See you all again, very soon. ✌️

I’ll be uploading some pictures tomorrow 🤗

@Hani Howeedy

1 hour ago, Gaurav said:

Congratulations @Faraz94 for reaching the Fewbie Plus Level with Carnity Offroad Club.

Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment.

Please make sure your Carnity user profile is always updated with all the latest Emergency contact details.

P.S. Trip lead might deny your participation if you don't have required off-road gear.

FEWBIE PLUS

Drives Attended (Indicative)	Minimum 10 Fewbie drives are required within last 6 months for Fewbie Plus promotion.
What you'll learn	Advance dune and sand reading Advance recovery techniques Rocking and crawling to make path Learn to flatten/compact soft sand patch Self recovery from crest Advance side sloping and long hill climb Advance ridge riding and criss crossing Advance control over technical dunes Slightly faster pace desert driving FULLY control and avoid fishtailing Never fight or challenge gravity
Skills required	Enthusiastic and positive attitude Willingness to learn and help others Extremely attentive and focused while driving
Car Worthiness	Any 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle Bash plate and skid plate protected
Off-road gear required	Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor.
Drive teamwork	Manage second lead and sweep positions upon request Intuitive and proactive to support Trip Lead Observe recoveries and offer help, when needed
Drive Joining	Join Newbie, Fewbie and Fewbie Plus drives
Forum participation	Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Thank You @Gaurav 😇😇

Hoping for more learning & fun together ✌️✌️

5 hours ago, DP1011 said:

What a beautiful drive indeed it has been . Thank you @M.Seidam for this pleasant gift that you planned for today. 

Despite the dense fog, everyone was on pretty much on time - which shows how everyone was looking forward to this one ! Thank you for showing up !

To save time, even though it was foggy, we had our de-brief about 7.30 and waited for the fog to clear , but without any luck on it clearing. We then decided to proceed and enter the sand, to see if visibility gets better - if not , have a good time conversating in Sands. So finally the convoy was on the move at 8am. 

Despite dense fog, the visibility did permit the convoy movement and we did a nonstop 45 mins of drive, for our first break.  During this time, the drive was with very fluid movement with hardly any major refusals. 

The second half of the drive did offer a mix of broad ridges, technical patches and while with visiblity getting better , it did offer a patch full of vegetation requiring more focus to maneuver !  We had couple of refusals but all well managed by self recoveries - thanks to @Mehmet Volga anchoring the convoy in the middle.  Well done for your first SL job @Faraz94 - I noticed you were my SL from the time I reached the meeting point - Well done on keeping that adequate distance. 
Congrats all the first time FBs - @Prithvi Raj @Sandeep Nayar @Sohini who did well given the conditions today ! 

Guys at the back were also am sure having good time in this relaxed but quiet a few times requiring full focus on those drops ! @Mahmut @Shiju Raju  @abdallah @frederic demolder @Gautam Banka@Abhilash Kottakkal !

Considering the time limitations, I decided to skip the last planned patch of Murquab, which offers some more technical challenge without vegetation - which is my fav area of Murquab and hence we exited on time near the Mosque. 

Thanks all again and this for sure is one of those rare drives which offered such fantastic weather. 

 

Below some stats of the drive for your reference ! 

Thank You @DP1011 for leading the drive through such beautiful terrain and tricky weather 😄 This drive has been added to the *finest drives* list. Also thank you for giving me a chance to be SL for the first time, from which I definitely learnt a lot 😎

Thank You @M.Seidam for making sure that no one was left behind in the clouds 😁😆

Good drive everyone, see you next time ✌️

3 hours ago, Islam Soliman said:

Dear Sand Tech enthusiasts

As we always promise we try not to leave any one behind so all WL have been added to the drive. 

 

Important Pre-drive Details below:

• Be ready at the meeting point by7:00am (or before) with tires deflated (Front 14psi Rear 13psi) and flag erected
• Please ensure your programable radio is on, fully charged and set to Channel 4 (446,081)
• Briefing will be done on the sand before we start moving. 
• Please ensure everything in the car is tied down and there are no moving objects 
• Please check all car fluids, tow hooks, and ensure no hanging parts below the chassis.
• please ensure you come with a full tank (as much as possible) in addition to all necessary gear for this drive level specially your tire deflator, pressure gauge and a compressor, safety flag and radio and proper shovel. (NO FLAG or RADIO = NO DRIVE)
• MeetingPoint:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/j6iY3GvWKUPpTxqr6?g_st=ic
• Convoy Order will be shared during the briefing

 

Hi @Islam Soliman, by any chance, is there a spot for me? 😁

12 minutes ago, DP1011 said:

 

Woah 😦 

Thanks @DP1011bhai for giving me such an opportunity 😄 see you in the morning ✌️✌️

21 minutes ago, DP1011 said:

Dear confirmed friends - 

 @Abdullah N @Gautam Banka @Mahmut @Prithvi Raj @frederic demolder @sohinik @Faraz94 @Shiju Raju @Sandeep Nayar @Abhilash Kottakkal - can you please revisit and if any changes to plans, pls adjust your RSVP so WL members can move to confirmed ? -If no changes to plans, then that too sounds great !  I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow ! 

Convoy order will be published by late today by evening ! 
 

 

 

 

Confirmed. Will join the drive.

Great Newbie Drive @Islam Soliman 😎.

Everyone drove very well. See you all again, very soon. ✌️

I’ll be uploading some pictures tomorrow 🤗

For the first timers, Google Maps is little bit crazy about this meeting point. It takes you all the way to the innovation centre and makes you come back. Please keep an eye on the following roundabout, don’t go further 😅

See you all tomorrow in sand 🤗🤗

1 hour ago, Simon D said:

Dear Friends , 

I hope you enjoyed the roller-coaster drive yesterday ,  unfortunately due to the wet sand it was not safe to take all the planned roller-coaster lines. we had a couple of refusals and stuck but nothing major.  everyone drove really well.

@Hugo you have been a really good 2nd lead

@Abdullah N congratulations on your 1st FB Drive, you have driven really well and i am glad that my advice helped you get a better control over the fishtailing issue, but with time you will get used to your car dynamics . 

@Renier Venter you have driven very well and you have a good control over your car, well done!

@Sunil Mathew you did really well in the CF position supporting the the stuck and refusals . you allowed me to focus creating the smooth and safe lines while you took care of the issues in the back .

@Mohammad Sayawoush Azad you have done really well , i hope your kids enjoyed it.

@Robk i am glad that this time we didn't need to use the trunk of your gladiator for anything 🤣, you did really well and i hope your passenger enjoyed the ride .

@Faraz94 your off-roading skills are getting better every time i see you .

@Harshal thank you for sweeping the convoy . i have driven behind you last week and i was sure that you are ready for such a role. it is not easy to control such a powerful beast but so far you are doing great   .

 

thanks again everyone and looking forward to see you again soon,

I have uploaded some pictures into the drive gallery 

https://carnity.com/gallery/category/1948-fewbie-pink-rock-big-red-sharjah-03-feb-2024/

below i have added the drive route and statistics 

Thank You for such an amazing and joyful drive @Simon D. I can safely say that this was the best drive for me so far.
the long-range dunes, the weather, the climb challenges... such an awesome and memorable experience for sure.
Looking forward to more and more drive with you.

@Sunil Mathew Thank you for the amazing pictures ❤️ 

Thank You @Ale Vallecchi for accepting.

Yes, I will be joining ✌️✌️

20 hours ago, Mahesh_ said:

@Faraz94@Marek_was003do you have any passengers for this drive. If not is it ok you can accommodate 2 of my boys? 

Sure @Mahesh_, I can accommodate. No worries 🙂

Thanks a lot for the wonderful drive @DP1011. Also, it is always a pleasure to have the presence of such experienced desert wanderers such as @Frederic , @Benjamin& @Mike M.. Thank you all for the beautiful drive this morning.

@DP1011Thanks for the coffee and muffins