North India Off road Club Event in Gurgaon

desertfox · 10th September 2011, 21:32

Tomorrow morning at 6.30 AM North India Off road club goes once again on this track in full force with 28 4WD vehicles!

fazalaliadil · 11th September 2011, 08:58

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Originally Posted by desertfox

Tomorrow morning at 6.30 AM North India Off road club goes once again on this track in full force with 28 4WD vehicles!

All the best this time.

desertfox · 11th September 2011, 14:34

It was awesome, a great track for serious Jeepers and off road buffs.

20 Vehicles turned up - 20 out.

The route had its fair share of challenges on the way. Nice challenges.

And of course we had our stucks and break downs with some of the 18 odd Jeeps we had in the convoy, the 2 Gypsy vehicles went through without trouble.

It is always difficult to manage such a large convoy without alternate routes, and with recent rains in Gurgaon there was plenty of water to wade through enroute.

Some buffs wanted to go in for another round once we came out after completing the route.

A good day out nevertheless.

sudev · 12th September 2011, 08:38

@desetfox : Do not see point of posting about something else here. Why not start a new thread for a new event? This thread was on discussion / experiences during MGE-Gurgaon. Would love a detailed report.

OR MODS : Would you like to change the title of thread to "Off Roading at Gurgaon"

MileCruncher · 13th September 2011, 14:06

Can we have a detailed description of the event please. May someone can share the nature of obstacle and how they were tackled.

Cheers

desertfox · 17th September 2011, 10:55

This was a track for serious Jeepers. No way - absolutely no way a track for Mahindra Great Escape unless Mahindra wanted a Jeep event.

The track passes through narrow gorges, stream beds, rocky trails, gorges filled with water and plenty of acacia thorn, total off road distance is 11.6 KM. It is in and around Golf Course extension road Gurgaon.

Challenges include some tough serrated and disturbed hard mud climbs with deep ruts,( about 4 to 5 ) a few good descents, wading through water in narrow gorges and a bit of loose gravel climb in a short section. A water hole of about an acre where we stopped for brunch poses some crossing challenges and the soft mud bogged down a few vehicles.

An MM 550 had an engine shut down,oil pump disorder and was towed out.
Some buff attempted the trail on a 2x4 CJ3B with a diesel and obviously had to pull out very early.
A CJ3B was highly unprepared and the driver new, water entered its distributor frequently and all plug cables were loose, tied directly on spark plugs Indian style and this vehicle kept stalling, ultimately it was towed out on tarmac and back to its home by another Jeep. The driver was a complete novice and had no idea of his vehicles or gear shift.

Overall plenty of stops and disturbance but a good day out.

sudev · 17th September 2011, 11:29

Pictures please. Looks like some serious off roading was done. Is the water hole / lake same as Gunhill Lake a bit ahead of CRPF camp??

dwaraka · 17th September 2011, 11:30

good nerration on fun you had. Un-preparedness will always have toll on time and effort. Can we see some action pictures and videos if any.

10th September 2011, 21:32	#1
desertfox Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurgaon, Delhi NCR Posts: 1,270 Thanked: 648 Times	North India Off road Club Event in Gurgaon Tomorrow morning at 6.30 AM North India Off road club goes once again on this track in full force with 28 4WD vehicles!
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11th September 2011, 14:34	#3
desertfox Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurgaon, Delhi NCR Posts: 1,270 Thanked: 648 Times	Re: Mahindra Great Escape - Gurgaon It was awesome, a great track for serious Jeepers and off road buffs. 20 Vehicles turned up - 20 out. The route had its fair share of challenges on the way. Nice challenges. And of course we had our stucks and break downs with some of the 18 odd Jeeps we had in the convoy, the 2 Gypsy vehicles went through without trouble. It is always difficult to manage such a large convoy without alternate routes, and with recent rains in Gurgaon there was plenty of water to wade through enroute. Some buffs wanted to go in for another round once we came out after completing the route. A good day out nevertheless.
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12th September 2011, 08:38	#4
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,838 Thanked: 3,179 Times	Re: Mahindra Great Escape - Gurgaon @desetfox : Do not see point of posting about something else here. Why not start a new thread for a new event? This thread was on discussion / experiences during MGE-Gurgaon. Would love a detailed report. OR MODS : Would you like to change the title of thread to "Off Roading at Gurgaon"
	() Thanks

13th September 2011, 14:06	#5
MileCruncher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MH01 Posts: 4,235 Thanked: 592 Times View My Garage	Re: North India Off road Club Event in Gurgaon Can we have a detailed description of the event please. May someone can share the nature of obstacle and how they were tackled. Cheers
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17th September 2011, 10:55	#6
desertfox Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurgaon, Delhi NCR Posts: 1,270 Thanked: 648 Times	Re: North India Off road Club Event in Gurgaon This was a track for serious Jeepers. No way - absolutely no way a track for Mahindra Great Escape unless Mahindra wanted a Jeep event. The track passes through narrow gorges, stream beds, rocky trails, gorges filled with water and plenty of acacia thorn, total off road distance is 11.6 KM. It is in and around Golf Course extension road Gurgaon. Challenges include some tough serrated and disturbed hard mud climbs with deep ruts,( about 4 to 5 ) a few good descents, wading through water in narrow gorges and a bit of loose gravel climb in a short section. A water hole of about an acre where we stopped for brunch poses some crossing challenges and the soft mud bogged down a few vehicles. An MM 550 had an engine shut down,oil pump disorder and was towed out. Some buff attempted the trail on a 2x4 CJ3B with a diesel and obviously had to pull out very early. A CJ3B was highly unprepared and the driver new, water entered its distributor frequently and all plug cables were loose, tied directly on spark plugs Indian style and this vehicle kept stalling, ultimately it was towed out on tarmac and back to its home by another Jeep. The driver was a complete novice and had no idea of his vehicles or gear shift. Overall plenty of stops and disturbance but a good day out.
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17th September 2011, 11:29	#7
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,838 Thanked: 3,179 Times	Re: North India Off road Club Event in Gurgaon Pictures please. Looks like some serious off roading was done. Is the water hole / lake same as Gunhill Lake a bit ahead of CRPF camp??
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17th September 2011, 11:30	#8
dwaraka Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 229 Times	Re: North India Off road Club Event in Gurgaon good nerration on fun you had. Un-preparedness will always have toll on time and effort. Can we see some action pictures and videos if any.
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