4th Escape to the Nature Offroading at SOMWARPET (Coorg) ON 8th Aug2009.

DKG · 13th August 2009, 10:48

Gentlemen for next year lets please inform and plan in advance. Perhaps we could plan things so its batches of 5 vehicles in a group exploring different locations. What say? Too many offroaders together also spoils the fun as half the time you are waiting for others.

Like Devang said this has to be the best trail we've seen till date. Loads of challenges, unbelievably beautiful surroundings, and fun crowd.

I am already excited about next year !!

Sha · 13th August 2009, 10:50

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Originally Posted by NIP

More pics guys

So many guys participated and so few pics !?

Only few bhpian participated thats why nobody is posting photos, two of my friends applied for Bhpian membership once they get approved more videos will be posted.

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Originally Posted by pdev29

i dont mind driving down next year for this terrain. its just awsome.

post some more pics you have 900 right.

If I post all photos Mods will throw me out, many photos are moving shot thats why i have filtered it and posted only 150 photos.
Will post shortly nissan patrol photos have around 5 photos.

Sha · 13th August 2009, 11:21

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Originally Posted by DKG

I am already excited about next year !!

It's too long to wait for next year.

@Pdev- More photos of Nissan Patrol and other vehicles photos.

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DKG · 13th August 2009, 11:27

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Originally Posted by Sha

It's too long to wait for next year.

Are you guys planning to head out there again? If so please let us know, maybe I'll join

beejay · 13th August 2009, 11:34

Count me in too, this is really too good to miss. When are you guys planning it next. Would be great if the we are able to use the same terrain.

Abbas · 13th August 2009, 11:53

The patrol looks stunning, how did it perform. Did it get stucks anywhere. Since it has wider body, did it encounter any body scratchs due tonarrow pathways.

pdev29 · 13th August 2009, 11:57

i am just drooling over Nissan patrol and this terrain.

how did the tata pick up perform? was it capable or it had to struggle a lot?

DKG · 13th August 2009, 12:29

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Originally Posted by pdev29

i am just drooling over Nissan patrol and this terrain.

how did the tata pick up perform? was it capable or it had to struggle a lot?

The Nissan Patrol is an awesome machine offroad and a good match to the TLC. It just feels tinnier, vis-a-vis a solid hewn from one block feel of the TLC. Also the Patrols in petrol guzzle fuel like crazy.

The one feature of this car and engine that always blew me away was on petrol Patrols the inside of the exhaust pipe would remain white!!! Now that is something.

In SWB form the Patrol (2dr) is truly formidable. I expecially like this shape of the patrol. So angular and striking

The single biggest let down of the Tata TL is its gutless old engine. It has a shift on the fly electrically operated 4x4 and if only it had a more powerful engine a great choice for people living on estates where a 4x4 is a must and some creature comfort required. Rock solid on highways, can clip at a steady 120 effortlessly.

I feel the Xenon with better tyres should be a decent option, esp the single cab with a shorter wb and 4x4

rohanarthur · 13th August 2009, 14:11

The Patrol and the Isuzu ___ look stunning. In fact, I have seen the Patrol in action, and it is a beast off-road.

However, I noticed that for both the vehicles, the air pressure in the tires seems to be full. Was this really the case? If yes, then I think it would have been better to let off some pressure when you go off-road.

@jeep gurus: This provides better traction, right?

Overall, this expedition looks like one of the best that I have seen, judging from the photographs alone. Then again, they say, the actual challenge is much more than what a photo can capture. I can only imagine the amount of fun you all had!!

svsantosh · 13th August 2009, 15:51

The TATA TL 4X4 is Stanley Customized...!!!

As they say - Takes the Rough with the Smooth.

amit V8 · 13th August 2009, 20:14

any more pictures of the TATA TL??

chandan · 14th August 2009, 13:07

From what I saw,The Tata TL(a brand new one at that),did not perform too well.The Isuzu trooper did extremely well.We did'nt get to see much of the Nissan patrol though,as it was way behind in the line.

kittigadu · 14th August 2009, 15:00

chandan,
Please post some pics of your jeep too. I almost forgot that you bought one a few months ago. It looks stunning in some photos, didn't have a chance to see it in full, so.

Regards,
Krishna.

chandan · 15th August 2009, 20:06

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Originally Posted by kittigadu

chandan,
Please post some pics of your jeep too. I almost forgot that you bought one a few months ago. It looks stunning in some photos, didn't have a chance to see it in full, so.

Regards,
Krishna.

Krishna,
You can see my jeep captured in all angles in this thread itself,thanks to Rajesh.

joshguy · 16th August 2009, 11:50

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Originally Posted by Sha

It's too long to wait for next year.

@Pdev- More photos of Nissan Patrol and other vehicles photos.

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Wow this nissan belongs to chennai ? it looks are stunning

Wish i had a ride in it

13th August 2009, 10:48	#91
DKG Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,711 Thanked: 1,389 Times View My Garage	Gentlemen for next year lets please inform and plan in advance. Perhaps we could plan things so its batches of 5 vehicles in a group exploring different locations. What say? Too many offroaders together also spoils the fun as half the time you are waiting for others. Like Devang said this has to be the best trail we've seen till date. Loads of challenges, unbelievably beautiful surroundings, and fun crowd. I am already excited about next year !!
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13th August 2009, 11:34	#95
beejay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Nilgiris Posts: 1,963 Thanked: 204 Times View My Garage	Count me in too, this is really too good to miss. When are you guys planning it next. Would be great if the we are able to use the same terrain.
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13th August 2009, 11:53	#96
Abbas BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visakhapatnam Posts: 465 Thanked: 544 Times View My Garage	The patrol looks stunning, how did it perform. Did it get stucks anywhere. Since it has wider body, did it encounter any body scratchs due tonarrow pathways.
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13th August 2009, 11:57	#97
pdev29 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 288 Times View My Garage	i am just drooling over Nissan patrol and this terrain. how did the tata pick up perform? was it capable or it had to struggle a lot?
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13th August 2009, 14:11	#99
rohanarthur BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 45 Thanked: 0 Times	The Patrol and the Isuzu ___ look stunning. In fact, I have seen the Patrol in action, and it is a beast off-road. However, I noticed that for both the vehicles, the air pressure in the tires seems to be full. Was this really the case? If yes, then I think it would have been better to let off some pressure when you go off-road. @jeep gurus: This provides better traction, right? Overall, this expedition looks like one of the best that I have seen, judging from the photographs alone. Then again, they say, the actual challenge is much more than what a photo can capture. I can only imagine the amount of fun you all had!!
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13th August 2009, 15:51	#100
svsantosh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubai Posts: 4,006 Thanked: 6,348 Times View My Garage	Stanley for OTR The TATA TL 4X4 is Stanley Customized...!!! As they say - Takes the Rough with the Smooth. Attached Thumbnails
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13th August 2009, 20:14	#101
amit V8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 1,070 Thanked: 217 Times	any more pictures of the TATA TL??
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14th August 2009, 13:07	#102
chandan BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: sakleshpur Posts: 251 Thanked: 47 Times View My Garage	From what I saw,The Tata TL(a brand new one at that),did not perform too well.The Isuzu trooper did extremely well.We did'nt get to see much of the Nissan patrol though,as it was way behind in the line.
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14th August 2009, 15:00	#103
kittigadu BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: TS-07 Posts: 244 Thanked: 264 Times	chandan, Please post some pics of your jeep too. I almost forgot that you bought one a few months ago. It looks stunning in some photos, didn't have a chance to see it in full, so. Regards, Krishna.
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