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It should have been sent to your mobile via WhatsApp by Hamza
Hi Ibrahim – a broadcast was sent with the meeting point.
If this has slowly developed over time, your first point of call is a wheel alignment as that is the most likely culprit. If you’ve been doing some off-roading recently on rocks / wadi terrain or you’ve been bogged down in the sand a bit and steering left and right to get out, this will likely affect wheel alignment over time. Future Tyres in Al Quoz are a good place to go and they know what they are doing – keep in mind they charge about AED 350 but you may be able to bargain a bit down to AED 300. Tell them about the steering wobble first so they know what to look for. Don’t go into the main office if you’re allergic to cigarette smoke – it’s a chimney in there!
congrats big daddy! As demonstrated on Friday morning’s drive, you can now pull as well as push cars out of stucks 🙂
I’ve added you in Shockstrut – convoy has now been increased to 12 cars so if we have more interest, we can break it into 2 convoys.
Hi Mohamad – pleasure for the drive and thank you for the reminder of the flag mount. Please give it to one of the marshals on your next drive and it will make it’s way back to me. I hope your son is feeling better and will hopefully see you on the sand soon.
quote Andywilson post_id=50379 time=1598965667 user_id=26426:Hi Tom,
I’ve just paid my membership now. Please keep me a space ? until it’s activatedGreat – you’re in! See you on Friday AM.
quote Rafic post_id=50377 time=1598952508 user_id=26223:Hi Tom, would like to participate but somehow don‘t find the „participate“ button on the website. Maybe because one needs to pay the membership fees first? Just did it, was not aware since been out of the country in August.Hi Rafic,
Membership Fee’s received – thank you. Your account has been activated so you should now be able to sign up. Please let me know if you are still facing issues and we will sort it out. I will count you in for the trip so see you on Friday AM!
Thanks,
Tom
I’m in!
Hi Kan,
Glad to see you are prepared for Friday. To answer some of your questions:
1. There are plenty of videos online but honestly, the best preparation is come with an open and calm mind. First drives are always at a relaxed pace and the best way to learn is by doing, which the flying marshals will help you and talk you through the steps via radio if you get into a tricky bit. Never be shy to ask!
2. Each convoy will have a WhatsApp group where the radio channel will be communicated. You should be added to the WhatsApp group for your particular convoy tonight / tomorrow morning.
3. We usually try to finish our drives by around 1800 or 1830 so we should be out of the sand before sunset. Always a good idea to bring a torch just in case.
4. Closed shoes. The sand is hot and just walking up a soft dune for 5 meters can burn your feet if you’re in flip flops. A hat and sunscreen are also a good thing to have. I always recommend taking re-fillable flasks for water in order to minimize our impact on the environment with plastic waste (assuming you have a water dispenser at home). The vacuum flasks are great as they keep your water cold for up to a day.Hope you will enjoy the drive and see you tomorrow!
Tom
I’m in!
I’m in and ready to help out.
Thank you Pierre! Looking forward to the next trip already 🙂
In and looking forward to it.
I’m in
