NIGHT DRIVE+BBQ+SHISHA, Thursday 29 Jan 2015

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  • The Helper
    January 24, 2015 at 8:36 am #2233

    [map]25.03493,55.59369(Meeting Point)[/map]
    Day and date : THURSDAY 29 JAN 2015
    Drive Type : Newbie
    Meeting Point : 25.034789, 55.593559 Lahbab Emarat Petrol Station on Dubai Hatta Road
    For Gps users: N 25 2.087, E 55 35.614
    Meeting Time : 08:00 pm
    Drive Start: 08:15 pm
    Drive Route: newbie
    Shisha/ BBQ starts at 9:30 ends at 1:00 am (Desert all around ,chilled night)
    Bring your own food and drinks, as well wood for bon fire
    Estimated finish point
    Checklist:-
    a) Keep your emergency contact info at vehicle dashboard.
    b) Carry compressor with you and ensure its in working condition.
    c) Ensure your 4 x 4 vehicle is in perfect condition and with full fuel tank.
    d) Compatible Radio is a must.
    e) Carry all necessary offroad gears / recovery equipment in good condition.
    f) Carry enough water / refreshments / re-hydration drinks for self & co-passenger(s).

    Please read the following and register for the drive:-
    Equipments that one needs to carry for offroading
    Rules Of The Trip
    Dubai Offroaders – Disclaimer

    anonymous
    January 24, 2015 at 9:41 am #31803

    I will confirm in couple of days if I can make it.. Last one we did was lots of Fun 😀 :thanks: :drive:

    The Helper
    January 25, 2015 at 10:06 am #31817

    only 4 cars ! seriously ?

    EnerJeep
    January 25, 2015 at 10:10 am #31818

    EDIT#2: coming with a friend or 2…

    Wieneke
    January 26, 2015 at 2:14 pm #31835

    Wieneke won’t be able to join, so for this one it will only be Ahmed in the Raptor.

    Ash
    January 27, 2015 at 6:55 am #31838

    Do we need proper off-road lights installed?

    anonymous
    January 27, 2015 at 7:34 am #31839
    quote Iwamas:

    Do we need proper off-road lights installed?

    Hi Ashraf

    It’s always advisable to have additional lights installed to aid visibility in the dark.

    Faheem, Baher, Dennis, Bahaa and Vijay are regular night drivers so maybe they might be able to accomodate you somewhere in the middle of the convoy and you can get by with the illumination from the other rigs.

    If you do wish to install lights than Faheem might have some LEDs left from the stock he had ordered for DO members sometime back. If they are available, you can just pick it up from Ras Al Khor and get it installed within half a day.

    EnerJeep
    January 27, 2015 at 7:38 am #31840
    quote Iwamas:

    Do we need proper off-road lights installed?

    Hi Ashraf

    <while I was typing, Sajid already replied, but I will not let this message go in vain> :))

    Driving at night requires driver to be more alert, and proper extra lights help a lot increasing visibility, so they are highly recommended. By the way, Marshall Faheem who happens to lead this night drive was having some LED bars, you might wanna check if he still has some if you decide to do more night drives.
    Many drivers can perform good enough with stock lights.
    This particular drive is more of a leisure rather than to put drivers to extreme, last time we only had 2 cars with extra lights, mine was flickering due to a bad fuse, so I didnt use it. No casualties.

    On another note, it would be great having 2 Raptors in one drive, as long as they dont get stuck at same time 😀

    anonymous
    January 27, 2015 at 7:44 am #31842
    quote JustDen:

    quote Iwamas:

    Do we need proper off-road lights installed?

    Hi Ashraf

    <while I was typing, Sajid already replied, but I will not let this message go in vain> :))

    😀

    :)) :)) :))

    Ash
    January 27, 2015 at 10:33 am #31843

    Cool… Just registered… Will pm Faheem as I’ve been wanting to add extra lights anyways

    Me +1 (wife) if that’s ok

    The Helper
    January 27, 2015 at 1:42 pm #31847
    quote Iwamas:

    Cool… Just registered… Will pm Faheem as I’ve been wanting to add extra lights anyways

    Me +1 (wife) if that’s ok

    You are most welcome!

    Abo el heed
    January 27, 2015 at 10:40 pm #31849

    This my first trip with you guys,

    Me and my brother will be there, i cant wait till thursday :ymparty:

    anonymous
    January 28, 2015 at 4:16 am #31850
    quote chughtai:

    only 4 cars ! seriously ?

    Marshal Faheem, will ten cars be sufficient for the :drive: :)) :)) :ymparty: You also need to become DJ now :thanks: =))

    EnerJeep
    January 28, 2015 at 5:53 am #31851

    Front shaft boot torn yesterday… grease full of dust damaging the bearing…can’t be driven in desert… :-s

    Can come as co-pilot if invited 😀 ;;)

    anonymous
    January 28, 2015 at 6:20 am #31852
    quote Abo El Heed:

    This my first trip with you guys,

    Me and my brother will be there, i cant wait till thursday :ymparty:

    Hi,

    You are most welcome.

    Kindly confirm which is the car you will be driving.

    If it is Honda MRV 2003 model, pls confirm that there is 4 wheel low range and high range in the car. Also check for towing points front/rear and be aware as it is mandatory for desert driving.

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