The Line up
L-R Rani, Raja (2wd), Gung Ho(Ayan),'52 Bawan, "Hunk", WHO, HIM
L-R HIM, WHO, "hUNK", '52 Bawan, Gung Ho, Raja, Rani
There should be no confusion now regarding who is what (The MM540 will be him - so is HIM)
The Hunk (The perception altering machine)
The sweet little Jeeper
RANI (Gorgeous - I am still in love)
UBS Addressing the Gathering
NOS and Ayan
Some pics of the Supari Incline
Thats PW making it, a walk in the park
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Originally Posted by predatorwheelz
The Great Arc Jeep (I will keep referring to it as the gung ho jeep) was brought into service. Adi controlled it, while I was made to sit in the rear to act as ballast (I'll never hear the end of this - you sure will not!). |
This is what he means
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Originally Posted by predatorwheelz We all watched and learnt the art of winching. Vidyun's car slowly climbed up. |
Some pics
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Originally Posted by predatorwheelz The rani jeep was brought in. Its winch tied to Gung Ho's bumper. In addition, the torn winch rope was tied to Raja's bumper. Together Raja and Rani pulled out Gung Ho from the river. |
I will rephrase that as
"The Bawan jeep was brought in. Its winch (Rani does not have a winch) tied to Gung Ho's bumper. In addition, the torn winch rope was tied to Rani's bumper. Together Bawan ('52) and Rani pulled out Gung Ho from the river"
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Originally Posted by predatorwheelz I was amazed by how light the steering of these Willys jeeps was, almost like power steering, |
MA vs VR - Simple physics
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Originally Posted by predatorwheelz Anirban does a cool climb |
PW thanks for exaggerating my abilities. This was neither cool, nor a climb. This was the final challenge which UBS threw on me (remember this was the prallel climb beside the normal climb for the others were taking place), tried thrice but the Jeep came down each time. Adhiraj tried it next and was able to make it third attempt.
However looking at the snap, probably I feel better, as I never thought I made it this high on the climb.
Or wait, this could also be the one prior to the final challenge which the jeep took easily.
In the end that final challenge really drenched me emotionally. I dont think I quite have the Jeep thing in me.
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Originally Posted by predatorwheelz Ayan is one of the first to do the descent, look how easy he makes it look |
Even the Jeep is not making any sound about it!
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Originally Posted by predatorwheelz Joseph gets into the act. I was marshalling at this stage, and his body language was one of ease. |
I was beside Joseph when he did the "Supari" climb, he made the MM540 climb the slope as if he was taking a SS rally stage. His initial jeep placement went a bit off, but the way he got the thing to react at each and every contact moment was just awesome, I guess he was the only offroader who got the jeep jump out sideways. The huge advantage I though was that, he could actually make it with a very small landing area.
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Originally Posted by predatorwheelz My wife Sanchayata deserves a special mention.
Ultimately she went for the jump. Put the car in 4L, 1st gear, gave it too much gas. The vehicle flew up in the air halfway through the incline, then landed with a thud. We were lucky that we did not lose control. Of course, from outside it looked spectacular.
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Hats off
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Originally Posted by predatorwheelz Then UBS came on. I dont know how he did it, but Raja did complete the climb! |
Judging by his character, I would probably say that he would not like to take this credit. Raja did not make it. It slid backwards from this very moment. However he got close and the reason why Raja could not make it was because of the foot board on the right side was brushing against the hump.Quite commendable that, he would have otherwise made it.
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Originally Posted by predatorwheelz On our way back, Rani (now driven by Anirban and Ayan) kept breaking down. The culprit was kachra in the (long unused) fuel line. But Pavan and team were available ready in the convoy, so everytime we stopped, they did something to get the car moving. |
Precisely, first time, clean the main jet
second time, clean the main jet and Idle jet
Third time, she started right up and moved
Fourth time, blow the fuel line, clean the AC pump filter, clean the reservoir, clean the main jet again.
Fifth time, this was after a long long time, almost near home, Ignition coil wire disconected itself.
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Originally Posted by AyAn! @1100D-Remember the ride back in the LHD Willys?! What an experience. |
What Ayan? Do we talk about our experiences on the way back!
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Originally Posted by predatorwheelz All thanks to UBS for organizing such a wonderful event and sharing his cars. Also thanks to captain Adi for sharing some of his pics with me). |
Absolutely, thanks so much.
Best part was that, was able to understand that it isn't as easy as it looks. Its quite difficult and tricky at times, and personally I think, there isn't quite an offroader in me.