[nitrous]

OT:

Originally Posted by D.B.

The route, which was described as "very very difficult" was completed in 2 wheel drive only. There was no need to engage 4 wheel drive at all, and it was raining intermittently.

There's no way you could have done it with an open differential.
Rear LSD, heh?

[headers]

Originally Posted by nitrous

OT:

There's no way you could have done it with an open differential.
Rear LSD, heh?

Why Not Nitrous? Any specific reasons for your statement? Or

[headers]

can somebody list the headcount with the # of vehicles, please? Any specific photographers to tackle the vehicles in action?

Seems a very promising event and wish the organisers the very best

[star_aqua]

Guyz, the terrian on the fisrt day is somehow puncture friendly.. so be prepared!! there were so many last time, few on the trail and others who were running on tubeless had it after the event.
missing a great event by BANGALORE OFFROADERS!!

[svsantosh]

Originally Posted by star_aqua

Guyz, the terrian on the fisrt day is somehow puncture friendly.. so be prepared!! there were so many last time, few on the trail and others who were running on tubeless had it after the event.
missing a great event by BANGALORE OFFROADERS!!

I had 1 by a tree stump . Side wall crack. Be prepared guys...

[starter]

Originally Posted by headers

Seems a very promising event and wish the organisers the very best

Hey Vikram,
Look forward to meeting you, Arka, Vinod and other members coming from Chennai!

Originally Posted by star_aqua

Guyz, the terrian on the fisrt day is somehow puncture friendly.. so be prepared!! there were so many last time, few on the trail and others who were running on tubeless had it after the event.
missing a great event by BANGALORE OFFROADERS!!

Hey Vijay,
Seriously, you would be missed by everybody.
Thanks for this information about punctures.
Anyway, have fun at Deutschland!
Cheers,
Deepak

[RAINMAKER]

Dear Off-Roaders,

Attached is the schedule of activities.Please adhere to the schedule strictly. The new starting point is after the Bangalore International Airport Junction on Bellary road at 6:00 AM.

The schedule and the disclaimer form are on the Yahoo Groups, as well as on googledocs

Event Schedule
https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=...NjYzZTlj&hl=en
Disclaimer
https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=...MWNjYzFl&hl=en

Expenses - The costing is almost finalised.
1) Day 1 only participants may have to shell out an additional Rs. 100 to Rs. 150 per participant (apart from the Rs. 500 already paid)
2) Two day participants may have to shell out an additional Rs. 250 to Rs. 300 per participant (apart from the Rs. 1000 already paid).
We will intimate the exact amount on the spot. Please pay the same at the Breakfast point on Day 1. It would be highly appreciated if people come forward themselves and pay up, rather than the organisers running behind every participant. The final expense sheet will be uploaded within a day or two of the event.

List of Participants
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?...sUjZRUGc&hl=en

TOTAL 53 Jeeps and 122 people

Looking forward to a rocking time and a successful event. See you all at 6:00 AM on 24th.

Vivek

[Samurai]

Originally Posted by star_aqua

Guyz, the terrian on the fisrt day is somehow puncture friendly.. so be prepared!! there were so many last time, few on the trail and others who were running on tubeless had it after the event.
missing a great event by BANGALORE OFFROADERS!!

Hey, you too are missing it, I thought this will be your last event before you left.

Well, at least you have my company for watching it from the virtual sidelines.

I think I will do a Vinay Thomas on this one, I'll attend in spirit by calling up you guys at the event. Hope there is signal there...

[dwaraka]

Originally Posted by Samurai

Hey, you too are missing it, I thought this will be your last event before you left.

Well, at least you have my company for watching it from the virtual sidelines.

I think I will do a Vinay Thomas on this one, I'll attend in spirit by calling up you guys at the event. Hope there is signal there...

Samurai,

The signal is this area is on and off. Hope to be in touch.

[Sha]

Originally Posted by star_aqua

Guyz, the terrian on the fisrt day is somehow puncture friendly.. so be prepared!! there were so many last time, few on the trail and others who were running on tubeless had it after the event.
missing a great event by BANGALORE OFFROADERS!!

You forgot to mention about your tires what happened on that day.
Even me missing. Terrain is little bit harsh on Gypsy not Spidey.

[dwaraka]

Originally Posted by Sha

You forgot to mention about your tires what happened on that day.
Even me missing. Terrain is little bit harsh on Gypsy not Spidey.

Sha, we miss you on the OTR.

[Parm]

Originally Posted by DHABHAR.BEHRAM

Dear all Bangalore off roaders - thank you very much for your overwhelming response. I am humbled. I am just a normal guy doing my normal job. The Auto Expo Thar is customized for display purpose and it has to perform its intended function. Therefore, we would not drive it. You can surely have a look at it in every detail. The intention is not just to drive what is available in front of you. My intention is that you guys understand and appreciate the complete platform and its intricacies, so that you appreciate exactly what we are up to. When you understand the whole platform, believe you me, you will be delighted. Therefore, I'll try and be there to explain all the features to you. During this interaction, I will also get a first hand information from you on your exact needs. In the meanwhile, here's something to delight you. That's me driving. This photograph was taken 2 days before the July 09 Great Escape at Shahpur (between Mumbai and Nasik). I was testing my R&D prototype. I had to do it 2 days before as I could not show the Thar at the Great Escape, as it was not launched at that time. The route, which was described as "very very difficult" was completed in 2 wheel drive only. There was no need to engage 4 wheel drive at all, and it was raining intermittently. Enjoy!.

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

well that statement inspires a big boost of confidence in the man and his machine!

[GrayBerry]

Mr. dwaraka & Organizers:
Nice job done. I would have been then if I was in town, would not have missed such an event. This would have been my first OTR, anyways,.
Thanks to M&M for their support. Looking forward to seeing pictures, by-the-way I am into photography, so expecting a lot from you guys,. please do a good job with your cameras.
Please post all questions and answers (from Mr Behram & team) regarding Thar, I am picking one for sure, so would like to know everything about Thar.
Enjoy guys,.

[CJ3b]

Dear Sharath,

"Vinay Thomas" i like that & he loves spending time with every one & even if he is not there, Sitting out of action is like Pumkin sitting on the side of the road, pefer calling & taking the update on the OTR is more of fun & enjoy it & gives the feeling of being there in action & not missing any thing,

but will surely miss you in this event, you would have loved this route,

It will be a big achivement having the Mahindra Team go through this trail,

& more over would have loved having the Thar perform in a trail like this it would have given the best info on the performance,

finally we all get to see the hybrid 540 the talk of the town, Behram is reaching by noon so he will miss the good amount of action,

Well will take you to this trail when you are here, some other time,

till then you take care
Best regards
Vinay thomas

Originally Posted by Samurai

Hey, you too are missing it, I thought this will be your last event before you left.

Well, at least you have my company for watching it from the virtual sidelines.

I think I will do a Vinay Thomas on this one, I'll attend in spirit by calling up you guys at the event. Hope there is signal there...

[arun1100]

Wish you all a very Good Luck.

You guys are very lucky to have the Mahindra Team coming.

Thanks to you guys that Fiat Club-Bangalore Guys will finally be meeting our Fiat Guru(Thar Man). We are gearing up to meet him tomorrow noon.