January 11th Auto Expo Meet. Who wants to be in Delhi?

[iraghava]

Originally Posted by speedzak

Guys! As we all know by now, the Auto expo 08 is going to take place in Pragathi maidan, Newdelhi.

Zak - It's Pragati, there's no H in it!!

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

I'll probably be there around that time for some work. No JBL party and chicks at the show though

Exact dates please.

Originally Posted by nitrous

I reach on the 11th morning and leave on the 13th evening.
My tickets are yet to be confirmed.

And what about your stay??

Originally Posted by vid6639

Want me to pick you up? Bombay is on the way to Delhi you know.

Viddy, you coming??

[khaadu75]

The best time to visit the show is before lunch as thats the business hour and the crowds havn't riolled in . After lunch its time to pack and exit as soon as you can as then the hundreds and thousands of people with stupid questions start to enter . Half an hour after that -- the entire place is a mess .

So before lunch guys .... after lunch should be beer session !!

[low_bass_makker]

Originally Posted by iraghava

Ok, just checked the show timings and here's an important point to remember: DO NOT even think of visiting the show on the 12th & 13th, why you may ask? Well that's because that's the weekend and on these days the show is open to the public all day, so the amount of crowd present there is going to be absolutely ridiculous & it's going to be an harrowing experience going by what has been happening for the past few years.

So, please keep your plans for the 11th only so that you can visit the show during the period for Business visitors & view it in relative peace with not too much of crowds.

You can see the show schedule here: 2008 Automotive Show India :: Automotive Equipments India :: Automotive Suppliers Expo in India :: Automotive Parts Suppliers in India :: International Automotive Exhibition

One thing I would like to add here is that there are buiness hrs but it is of no use. There is a registration desk at the entry of Pragti Madan in which one has to give his/her visiting card and they will print a pass with your name on it. So technically the entry to Auto Expo is 100 % free and every day is open to public and that to free.

So I would suggest to all car lovers to visit the Expo in the early hrs only. Like 10am to 2 pm. If you did not covered he whole show visit next day again.

[viper]

Hi,

I may be flying down as well. May arrive on 10th afternoon/evening and leave Saturday afternoon based on kpzen's suggestion. Will only be able to confirm by the 2nd or 3rd Jan.

Viper

[MaserQ]

If you are a certified car nut, you cannot possibly miss this one! All I know is that i am going to make it, travel plans will fall in place soon.

[devarshi84]

My mind wheels are running full blast to make it in Jan. God willing I will make it. []

Nissan's, Volvo's Mercs, Vw's expected full blast this time.

[navpreet318]

i'm in people...whats the plan and when's the date for the meet.

i'll be in delhi from 10 onwards till i don't snoop each and every corner of AE.

tell me is there a ticketing system for the press hours. because i want to have a closer look.
or do we have to get some passes arranged for the business hours.

[ScarySkulls]

I'll join you too then Navpreet.

[iraghava]

Guys, let me remind you once again, if you're coming from out of town, please get your accomodation done asap. In Delhi nowadays the hotels are really running full & also the rates are very high. If you leave it till the last moment you'll be paying through your nose.

Originally Posted by navpreet318

tell me is there a ticketing system for the press hours. because i want to have a closer look.
or do we have to get some passes arranged for the business hours.

No, no such arrangement on the 10th unless you have Press passes. Better you start on the 11th unless you want to waste a day.

[metropolis]

I would be joinoing too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What about the programme ?????????????????
Details please !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sam Kapasi]

Here's a bit of new information. I will be present, at the show, as part of the show. The twins will be with me. Not the swift demo cars. The twins .

While there will be no JBL stall and no JBL party, JBL will be part of a leading car manufacturers stall and announcing an important collaboration. The rest of the information is classified for now.

But look for me and the girls. I will be present on all days. I hope to see you there.

If I may add, it's from the 9th Jan to the 17th. 9 days.

[Cyrus43]

hey..im there for sure.. even dad is coming.

i may be there from 10th-17th

[navin]

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

I will be present..The twins will be with me....no JBL stall and no JBL party...But look for me and the girls...I will be present on all days..

Sam, you are gonna be pretty hard to miss in your orange shorts and twins on your arm.

I can see this now... Rags giving instructions how to get there to his friends "...turn right and drive about 100 yards, you will see a tall, long haired man in orange shorts with a girl on each arm - no you are not seeing double - but when you see this man you know you have reached".

[iraghava]

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

If I may add, it's from the 9th Jan to the 17th. 9 days.

Actually Sam, the show is from the 10th to the 17th. 8 days.

Originally Posted by navin

I can see this now... Rags giving instructions how to get there to his friends "...turn right and drive about 100 yards, you will see a tall, long haired man in orange shorts with a girl on each arm - no you are not seeing double - but when you see this man you know you have reached".

[sammyboy]

wow this sounds awesome . I have visited all the auto expo's except the first and the last ones ..somehow have a feeling that this will be more fun than all the expos i have seen combined
Dilli n the expo are gonna rock