Sunday Offroad Excursion near Mumbai - 31st August 2014

Tejas@perioimpl · 5th September 2014, 16:33

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Originally Posted by GTO

Man, CAVITY looks absolutely menacing

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Nice lineup of rides overall (though surprised at the lack of any 340 chassis / SWB 4x4??). The videos greatly help in understanding the obstacle better.

Great report, thanks for sharing! Sure you guys had a blast. Having a farmhouse nearby helps when out for a dirty day.

This report will be going straight to our homepage!

Thank you.

Yeah, it's always nice to have a place to get into dry clothes before heading back.

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Originally Posted by Samurai

Ah, back to the fun OTR after the grueling RFC. This is the kind of offroading I like to do, but won't mind the techniques and mods learned at RFC.

Love such OTRs. Can enjoy the awesome weather and small groups means more fun and less waiting at obstacles.

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Originally Posted by sanjusahu

How can i get hold to this group, i do not have a hardcore 4x4 vehicle but have a vitara, and would love catch u guys in action.

Sanju

Hi Sanju, drop me a pm with your contact details (phone/email). When we plan a SUVish trail will get in touch with you.

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Originally Posted by Wanderers

Dear Tejas & Company,

What the Hell you all have been upto ?
Well I am sure it would have been a hell of affair in the cavity out there.

Maharashtra is charming during Monsoon and it comes out well in the photologue.

Loved it all.

Thanks

Thanks. We've just been busy this monsoons with our winch challenge, then spectating the RFC and barely managing to squeeze in a few OTRs and now heading off towards Leh for an expedition.

naut · 5th September 2014, 16:35

Firstly! Tejas, Thanks for the report.

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Originally Posted by Samurai

This is the kind of offroading I like to do

I quite like what Samurai has said.

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Do you think this kind of offroading can be pulled off using a soft roader like the Duster AWD? The first gully and the climb to the top of the hill seemed quite difficult. Esp. if the Gypsy couldn't do both easily.

What kind of offroading can soft roaders like Duster AWD pull-off safely? Do we have offroading events where such soft roaders can participate? Can "not so serious offroading enthusiasts" who want to have a single car (for various reasons) enjoy some offroading with a car like Duster AWD?

JASMEET MATTOO · 5th September 2014, 16:36

Amazing pictures coupled with great narration. Sure you guys had fun!!

Nice to see you all together with the Thars and Gypsys. Always love to see these vehicles. First love of any SUV lover.

Thanks for sharing!

saneguy · 5th September 2014, 16:51

Super log. What an adventure you guys had. Didnt realize close to Mumbai you could have so much fun!

Samurai · 5th September 2014, 16:52

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Originally Posted by naut

I quite like what Samurai has said.

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Do you think this kind of offroading can be pulled off using a soft roader like the Duster AWD? The first gully and the climb to the top of the hill seemed quite difficult. Esp. if the Gypsy couldn't do both easily.

No, these are very difficult for Grand Vitara, let alone Duser AWD. Keep in mind Vitara has low ratio while Duster doesn't.

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Originally Posted by naut

What kind of offroading can soft roaders like Duster AWD pull-off safely? Do we have offroading events where such soft roaders can participate?

Yes, Arka conducts SUV specific events in Chennai. There is one this month.

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-e...-calendar.html (C.O.R.E SUV Off-Road Excursions - 2014 Calendar)

Bump-Stop · 5th September 2014, 23:41

Seems like a very nice OTR you guys had down there. And a well composed report. Just wondering what are the tyre size / specs on the gypsy with the winch.

Regards
Ronnie

Tejas@perioimpl · 6th September 2014, 11:45

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Originally Posted by Bump-Stop

Seems like a very nice OTR you guys had down there. And a well composed report. Just wondering what are the tyre size / specs on the gypsy with the winch.

Regards
Ronnie

Thanks.

I think they are 31" worn out AT tyres.

Mudcat · 6th September 2014, 15:02

Hey @Tejas@perioimpl,

Could you post some pics of of the insides of your blue jeep. Especially the area behind the seats. I am planning on converting my 550 to a front only hard top and would appreciate the help.

Also from where can I source the rear antenna your jeep is sporting?

Tejas@perioimpl · 8th September 2014, 11:52

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Originally Posted by Mudcat

Hey @Tejas@perioimpl,

Could you post some pics of of the insides of your blue jeep. Especially the area behind the seats. I am planning on converting my 550 to a front only hard top and would appreciate the help.

Also from where can I source the rear antenna your jeep is sporting?

There's nothing behind the seats. The roof goes all the way down to separate the rear compartment.

I'm off to leh tomorrow morning and the jeep is in garage for regular maintenance. So all pics after i return on 21st.

The antenna was sourced from Dubai.

zeemmee · 8th September 2014, 14:29

I really like the last set of pictures which indicate the steep climb! Very good.Vegetation is huge hindrance to traction. Did you deflate tyres to certain pressure?
I recently bought a flag pole for my vehicle for 25 Aed, the height is around 2.8 mts.

Mudcat · 21st October 2014, 16:31

Hey @Tejas@perioimpl,

Awaiting those pics of the insides of the hard top, etc.
Any does and dont's / advise before I embark on this conversion project.

Also, from where can i procure this antenna? is it available online?

5th September 2014, 16:36	#18
JASMEET MATTOO BHPian Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: New Delhi Posts: 269 Thanked: 273 Times View My Garage	Re: Sunday Offroad Excursion near Mumbai - 31st August 2014 Amazing pictures coupled with great narration. Sure you guys had fun!! Nice to see you all together with the Thars and Gypsys. Always love to see these vehicles. First love of any SUV lover. Thanks for sharing!
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5th September 2014, 16:51	#19
saneguy Newbie Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mumbai Posts: 12 Thanked: 6 Times	Re: Sunday Offroad Excursion near Mumbai - 31st August 2014 Super log. What an adventure you guys had. Didnt realize close to Mumbai you could have so much fun!
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5th September 2014, 23:41	#21
Bump-Stop BHPian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Guwahati Posts: 92 Thanked: 62 Times View My Garage	Re: Sunday Offroad Excursion near Mumbai - 31st August 2014 Seems like a very nice OTR you guys had down there. And a well composed report. Just wondering what are the tyre size / specs on the gypsy with the winch. Regards Ronnie
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6th September 2014, 15:02	#23
Mudcat BHPian Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 31 Thanked: 13 Times	Re: Sunday Offroad Excursion near Mumbai - 31st August 2014 Hey @Tejas@perioimpl, Could you post some pics of of the insides of your blue jeep. Especially the area behind the seats. I am planning on converting my 550 to a front only hard top and would appreciate the help. Also from where can I source the rear antenna your jeep is sporting?
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8th September 2014, 14:29	#25
zeemmee BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: HYD-Canada Posts: 73 Thanked: 26 Times	Re: Sunday Offroad Excursion near Mumbai - 31st August 2014 I really like the last set of pictures which indicate the steep climb! Very good.Vegetation is huge hindrance to traction. Did you deflate tyres to certain pressure? I recently bought a flag pole for my vehicle for 25 Aed, the height is around 2.8 mts.
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21st October 2014, 16:31	#26
Mudcat BHPian Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 31 Thanked: 13 Times	Re: Sunday Offroad Excursion near Mumbai - 31st August 2014 Hey @Tejas@perioimpl, Awaiting those pics of the insides of the hard top, etc. Any does and dont's / advise before I embark on this conversion project. Also, from where can i procure this antenna? is it available online?
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