INDIA's Toughest 4WD off-Road Competition - TPC2009

ram.west · 15th May 2009, 14:34

hey arka ,

any info for the spectators, can we join you guys also??

vinod_nookala · 15th May 2009, 14:37

ram.west,
Spectators are always welcome. Dont blame yourself selling ur 2wd safari and going for a new 4wd after u attend this event:-)

ram.west · 15th May 2009, 14:52

hey vinod,

we friends are already planning to go full time Off- Roading

. Just waiting to gain some Vitamin M. BTW count me in as a Spectator ( if possible a ride with any of you guys) !!!

cheers
Ramesh

siddartha · 15th May 2009, 14:53

any pointers for those driving gypsies?

headers · 15th May 2009, 16:22

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Originally Posted by siddartha

any pointers for those driving gypsies?

Yup..
1. Fill Gypsy to the brim with petrol
2. Ensure 4wd works
3. Have decent tyres
4. Ensure cooling system works, water pump is ok etc.
5.
And go "Pedal to metal"

6. Fill gypsy to the brim with petrol..

siddartha · 15th May 2009, 16:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by headers

Yup..
1. Fill Gypsy to the brim with petrol
2. Ensure 4wd works
3. Have decent tyres
4. Ensure cooling system works, water pump is ok etc.
5.
And go "Pedal to metal"

6. Fill gypsy to the brim with petrol..

NO 1. - OK.
NO 2. - YES
NO 3. - NOT SURE. ( MRF radials, 215 f75 R15, year of mnf 1989)
N0 4 - OK
NO 5 - O YESS! ( the fun , easy part.)
NO 6 - ok, HARD PAINFUL PART.

headers · 15th May 2009, 19:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by siddartha

NO 3. - NOT SURE. ( MRF radials, 215 f75 R15, year of mnf 1989)

If there are lugs on the tyres, then they will manage!!

Monster_BHP · 15th May 2009, 23:56

i didnt see this earlier.. So is it over?

Can i join in tomorrow with my gurkha? May be atleast for a one day jaunt?

P.S. If anyone is kind enough could you PM me Arakas numb?

headers · 16th May 2009, 08:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monster_BHP

i didnt see this earlier.. So is it over?

Can i join in tomorrow with my gurkha? May be atleast for a one day jaunt?

P.S. If anyone is kind enough could you PM me Arakas numb?

Sir, Can you please read the thread from the beginning? Thanks

ex670c · 16th May 2009, 10:39

Hi Guys,

We have 2 Kinds of Participants.

1) Competitors -- Driver/Spotter (6 participants + 3 vehicles = 1 team)

2) Organizer -- VOLUNTEERS FOR TPC

The course is such that it is impossible to guide spectators to the Special Stages over 15-25kms

There is no provision for spectators or for a "one day jaunt".

Regards,

Arka

vinod_nookala · 16th May 2009, 11:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monster_BHP

i didnt see this earlier.. So is it over?

Can i join in tomorrow with my gurkha? May be atleast for a one day jaunt?

P.S. If anyone is kind enough could you PM me Arakas numb?

Monster_BHP,
The event is good 3 months away. U are welcome!! It is a 3 day event. Meanwhile why dont you join for an OTR this 23rd and 24th in chennai?? The place is same as for palar for camping but offroad spot might be different:-))..so you dont have to wait for 3 months to attend OTR in chennai

nitrous · 20th May 2009, 01:16

For out-of-towners, I would suggest atleast a day's rest before the start of the event if you're driving down for days together.
Has anyone got quotes for trucking down your 4x4s?
It would be like an "arrive and drive", if planned well.

ex670c · 20th May 2009, 14:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrous

For out-of-towners, I would suggest atleast a day's rest before the start of the event if you're driving down for days together.
Has anyone got quotes for trucking down your 4x4s?
It would be like an "arrive and drive", if planned well.

Guys who are planning to drive down from Mumbai/Delhi.

Try contacting the car carriers for Hyundai for trucking it down to Chennai and Car Carriers for Maruti for trucking the vehicles back to Mumbai/Delhi

This is because the car carriers return empty on the way back to their port of origin.

The cost is 8-12K one way through them.

Also set a target date for 10 August for the vehicles to reach Chennai.

In case of delay you will have 2 days in Hand.

Also you can try the 40ft/40 Ton Trailers but they cannot carry more than 3 CJ3Bs in length (3 X 11ft) or 3 MM540s (3 X 13 ft).

Regards,

Arka

PS - I would suggest all to-be participants to form a chain(Delhi-Jodhpur-Mumbai-Bangalore) and drive down its more fun and safer.

nitrous · 20th May 2009, 14:20

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The cost is 8-12K one way through them.

Two way fare is quite cheap. The mumbai speerdun participants from bangalore should be able to give an approximate figure. They loaded some 6 cars and some superbikes in one single car carrier.
Psycho/v1p3r/memo, we need you here.

headers · 20th May 2009, 20:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by ex670c

I would suggest all to-be participants to form a chain(Delhi-Jodhpur-Mumbai-Bangalore) and drive down its more fun and safer.

Arka, come on, driving from Delhi on a Jeep

I know you've done it, but everyone is not you

Guys, best bet is arrive and drive aka "Nitrous Shtyle"

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15th May 2009, 14:34	#61
ram.west BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Hartford,NY Posts: 418 Thanked: 33 Times	hey arka , any info for the spectators, can we join you guys also??
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vinod_nookala Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,737 Thanked: 430 Times View My Garage	ram.west, Spectators are always welcome. Dont blame yourself selling ur 2wd safari and going for a new 4wd after u attend this event:-)
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ram.west BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Hartford,NY Posts: 418 Thanked: 33 Times	hey vinod, we friends are already planning to go full time Off- Roading. Just waiting to gain some Vitamin M. BTW count me in as a Spectator ( if possible a ride with any of you guys) !!! cheers Ramesh
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Monster_BHP BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: chennai Posts: 190 Thanked: 30 Times View My Garage	i didnt see this earlier.. So is it over? Can i join in tomorrow with my gurkha? May be atleast for a one day jaunt? P.S. If anyone is kind enough could you PM me Arakas numb?
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ex670c Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,470 Thanked: 2,168 Times View My Garage	Participants Hi Guys, We have 2 Kinds of Participants. 1) Competitors -- Driver/Spotter (6 participants + 3 vehicles = 1 team) 2) Organizer -- VOLUNTEERS FOR TPC The course is such that it is impossible to guide spectators to the Special Stages over 15-25kms There is no provision for spectators or for a "one day jaunt". Regards, Arka
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nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 329 Times View My Garage	For out-of-towners, I would suggest atleast a day's rest before the start of the event if you're driving down for days together. Has anyone got quotes for trucking down your 4x4s? It would be like an "arrive and drive", if planned well.
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