The 45th Mahindra Great Escape: Coorg 4x4 Challenge

anupmathur · 30th September 2008, 12:38

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Originally Posted by Samurai

I didn't get to drive even a bit, yet I enjoyed covering it as a photographer.

Sorry about you not getting to drive even a bit, but very happy for us that BECAUSE you didn't get to drive we got to see such a masterpiece of coverage!

benbsb29 · 30th September 2008, 12:55

Modesty is thy virtue, Sharath.

At every stage of the write-up it is pretty obvious.

But the catch here being, if you accept it, ou lose it.

Thanks for the wonderful write-up and pics. I sure love this thread.

rmonie · 30th September 2008, 13:09

@ Samurai San: You had me on the edge of my seat all through the write up. Lived the entire event and the action through your eyes! Thank you for the wonderful report.

sreerajunnithan · 30th September 2008, 18:41

I was waiting for this Samurai. Wonderful report and excellent pictures. Off-Topic: One question, all these shots are with your 50-200?

jaysmokesleaves · 30th September 2008, 20:22

[quote=Samurai;996459]Actually you can, there are such events happening regularly.

I didnt know...
can you post something about where and when such events are organized in India... or should I PM you for details.

Thanks.

Samurai · 30th September 2008, 20:31

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Originally Posted by sreerajunnithan

I was waiting for this Samurai. Wonderful report and excellent pictures. Off-Topic: One question, all these shots are with your 50-200?

Obviously not, 80% of the shots are from 14-54. Meanwhile, I am awaiting the arrival of my 12-60mm, rated one of the finest lenses ever.

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Originally Posted by jaysmokesleaves

I didnt know...
can you post something about where and when such events are organized in India... or should I PM you for details.

OTRs are quite regional, you need to be in touch with your local offroaders. Since you are in Mumbai, get in touch with these guys: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-of...ason-08-a.html

hrag · 30th September 2008, 20:32

Watch this section of the forum for new threads where events are announced. You could also join Yahoo groups such as "jeep_thrills" or "SuZuki_Gypsy-India". There is always something happening nearby.

Blue_V · 1st October 2008, 11:18

Does radial tyres versus regular mm550 shod tyres make a difference?

anup7649 · 1st October 2008, 18:54

Splendid event and splendid pics. Can I get the contact details for the Teambhp Bangalore group? Are there any events organised?

Anup

princezahed · 1st October 2008, 19:17

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Originally Posted by Samurai

we drove out to have dinner with local Team-BHPian PrinceZehad. After Dinner we visited Club Mahindra, met Sudhir and got some briefing about the event. After visiting Club Mahindra, my wife decided she wants to spend her next day there since they had so many activities, so we made booking for the next day.

wonder who that is.Lol.
No mention of the wonderful mutton curry we had for dinner.
Looking at all these photos i wish Mr Sudhir Kashyap had let me come for the event.Too bad his mind decided to say NO at the last moment.

maddy42 · 1st October 2008, 19:53

Well Samurai and prince you guys should post some pics of the food also. Will help those hungry souls out here who feel homesick reading the posts

princezahed · 1st October 2008, 21:10

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Originally Posted by maddy42

Well Samurai and prince you guys should post some pics of the food also. Will help those hungry souls out here who feel homesick reading the posts

No pics of the food maddy.Maybe Samurai would give you a better opinion of the mutton curry

Samurai · 1st October 2008, 21:39

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Originally Posted by princezahed

wonder who that is.Lol.

Sorry for messing up the name.

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Originally Posted by maddy42

Well Samurai and prince you guys should post some pics of the food also. Will help those hungry souls out here who feel homesick reading the posts

Actually he is kidding. That restaurant actually served the worst mutton dishes imaginable, and I had ordered 3 different ones. Finally chicken curry ordered by Zahed saved the night.

However, the lunch on Sunday at East West made up for the Friday disaster. They had some excellent mutton curry and keemas.

princezahed · 1st October 2008, 21:53

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Originally Posted by Samurai

Sorry for messing up the name.

Actually he is kidding. That restaurant actually served the worst mutton dishes imaginable, and I had ordered 3 different ones. Finally chicken curry ordered by Zahed saved the night.

However, the lunch on Sunday at East West made up for the Friday disaster. They had some excellent mutton curry and keemas.

Well like we all shared a laugh about it later.the more a person wants something,chances are it would''nt be as good as he expects.

Btw just wondering,did the GV scrape out the bottom while you returned from the estate?saw 2 scrape marks on the mud.

kingoftheroad · 2nd October 2008, 01:12

thanx for the pics and details...
a lot of successfull offroading depends on the tyres,and i guess a lot of guys wouldnt have needed those winches if they were runninn on geolanders or somethin than regular nylon tires.

30th September 2008, 12:55	#47
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 10,104 Thanked: 14,192 Times View My Garage	Modesty is thy virtue, Sharath. At every stage of the write-up it is pretty obvious. But the catch here being, if you accept it, ou lose it. Thanks for the wonderful write-up and pics. I sure love this thread.
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30th September 2008, 13:09	#48
rmonie BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 233 Thanked: 62 Times View My Garage	@ Samurai San: You had me on the edge of my seat all through the write up. Lived the entire event and the action through your eyes! Thank you for the wonderful report.
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30th September 2008, 18:41	#49
sreerajunnithan BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Banagalore Posts: 445 Thanked: 13 Times	I was waiting for this Samurai. Wonderful report and excellent pictures. Off-Topic: One question, all these shots are with your 50-200?
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30th September 2008, 20:22	#50
jaysmokesleaves Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mostly Mumbai Posts: 1,701 Thanked: 1,466 Times	[quote=Samurai;996459]Actually you can, there are such events happening regularly. I didnt know... can you post something about where and when such events are organized in India... or should I PM you for details. Thanks.
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30th September 2008, 20:32	#52
hrag BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 1,982 Thanked: 32 Times	Watch this section of the forum for new threads where events are announced. You could also join Yahoo groups such as "jeep_thrills" or "SuZuki_Gypsy-India". There is always something happening nearby.
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1st October 2008, 11:18	#53
Blue_V BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 173 Thanked: 67 Times	Does radial tyres versus regular mm550 shod tyres make a difference?
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1st October 2008, 18:54	#54
anup7649 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 262 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	Splendid event and splendid pics. Can I get the contact details for the Teambhp Bangalore group? Are there any events organised? Anup
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1st October 2008, 19:53	#56
maddy42 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coorg Posts: 2,187 Thanked: 1,650 Times View My Garage	Well Samurai and prince you guys should post some pics of the food also. Will help those hungry souls out here who feel homesick reading the posts
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2nd October 2008, 01:12	#60
kingoftheroad Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: banglore Posts: 6 Thanked: Once	thanx for the pics and details... a lot of successfull offroading depends on the tyres,and i guess a lot of guys wouldnt have needed those winches if they were runninn on geolanders or somethin than regular nylon tires.
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