2010 Mumbai OTR Season - Plans & discussions

pdev29 · 15th January 2010, 14:30

whenever you guys plan to meet just call me.

Allan ***a you have become OLD.

Devang - 9892035153

Cloud_Chaser · 15th January 2010, 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdev29

whenever you guys plan to meet just call me.

How about tomorrow 6:00PM somewhere at Goregaon or Andheri

pdev29 · 15th January 2010, 15:44

guys i am still on for night OTR and KSM VTEC, Cougar and ibrahim are ready too.
think about it.

prashant, let me know whatever the plan is.

KSM-Vtec · 15th January 2010, 16:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdev29

guys i am still on for night OTR and KSM VTEC, Cougar and ibrahim are ready too.
think about it.

prashant, let me know whatever the plan is.

Well yes, i think it should not be a problem if we can go to a simple & known spot...

mohan · 15th January 2010, 21:31

Let me Update you again:

1) No permission required to off road at night.

2) No trespassing issues at all. Enjoy ,drive hither tither till your wheels drop or your juice dries up.

3) If you need to camp,there is an ancient temple open to everyone. All you need to have is your own chaddar,blanket or a sleeping bag. There is water around, a rock stream under which you can wash,bathe or even drink that water. The rule of the temple is simple, keep non-vegetarian, banned fluids and footwear outside. There is a large waterfall near the temple during the rainy season ,its just a trickle now. You are allowed to cook food in the premises provided its vegetarian. You dont need to go to the jungles for firewood, you pay and you get a bundle of logs period Dev et al can rethink strategies. I am unavailable this time for a camp,but I can show this place to those interested .If you are night offroading better get a jerry can full of fuel,as there ain't any petrol pump for 18 kms. BTW this place is a frequent destination for trekkers and like minded .

4) Do not come with Shorts or 2/3rds or whatever ,the grass is quite tall at places and it cuts. If you have long sleeved shirt all the better.

5) There is dry grass and huge wildfires have been initiated in the past by reckless smokers.

6) Should there be any problem we will get local assistance.

7) Last but not the least , tell me at what time I should meet you at the Khalapur exit.

motocamp · 15th January 2010, 21:38

Just spoke to james today, sound's intresting.So how many from Pune going?

I am thinking about sunday morning with the Pune crowd.

whicked wheels · 15th January 2010, 23:45

Motocamp i think we should leave pune by 6.00am as it is a one and a half hour dirve to the toll.

paras211 · 16th January 2010, 00:06

damn you guys are confusing.Well so night otr or day? come onnn I need to plan

whicked wheels · 16th January 2010, 00:48

I am coming SUNDAY MORNING others please confirm and put and end to the confusion.

Cloud_Chaser · 16th January 2010, 01:10

I am also confirmed for Sunday Morning.

@Mohan: We are meeting at Kalamboli Mc'Donalds at 7:00AM would wait for late commers till 7:30. so would reach at the Khalapur Exit by 8:00AM.

Also please let us know about food arrangement and what all you would suggest us to carry.

Crazy4Power · 16th January 2010, 11:53

[quote=xtreme power;1682831]Im sorry if i sound old, but here goes
( devang i know your going to say "yes allan you sound old")

Just getting back from a delhi otr, we bombay guys need to organise ourselves a tad bit better in term of food, recovery items, discipline etc.

quote]

I think Allan is right guys, we need to be little organize now, we are leaving tomorrow morning and still the program is not finalized, few of us are still planning for today evening.Please freeze the list now even if there are two list(today evening & tmrw morning).

In terms of food I think every one should carry sufficient cash to cover up food & unexpected b/d of vehicle. We should have some common fund from which we can pay for the food for every one (any nominal amount, you guys suggest).

In terms of discipline, we should have some rating system for the offraoding skills of an individual, which we will revise after each OTR. We can have 1 to 5 rating which we should follow throughout the event. We should fix the sequence of the vehicle prior to start of OTR based on this rating. for ex. if there are 10 vehicles then the sequence of vehicles should be
1 ***** (expert)
2 ***** (expert)
3 **** (experienced)
4 ** (2nd time)
5 ** (2nd time)
6 * (newbie)
7 *** (Frequent offroader)
8 **** (experienced)
9 **** (experienced)
10 ***** (expert)

Actually this kind of sequence helps everyone to cross the terrain with bunch of experienced guys always available to help them out.
We should also fix some speed limit for on-road as well as offroad.

Experts pls put up your thoughts also so we can start 2010 OTR in more organized way.

Cheers!

whicked wheels · 16th January 2010, 14:41

Crazy4power you are very right, Allan was just suggesting the same thing we need to get organized other wise its just mayhem when one gets stuck the others watch the fun it should be a joint effort, Dont know how many people are coming so how much food and water is required and also whats the approxmate cost of it per person going to be. I think as for tomorow we should each carry our own food and water and we can plan something better at lunch for the next OTR.

xtreme power · 16th January 2010, 15:01

im starting a new thread since tommorow is cconfirmed, we shall add pictures in them as well
we will keep this thread for post confirmation discussions

hope the mods are ok with this

Cloud_Chaser · 16th January 2010, 15:30

@Crazy Power: Wonderful thought.

@ Allan: We definitely can start a new thread on this.

This time when we meet we can appoint SPOCS for different things for example.

1. Location Survey, Permissions, etc.
2. Participants and Vehicles confirmation.
3. Recovery Readiness Expert
4. Food and Accommodation
5. Emergency Arrangements if needed.

Even if these SPOCs are not attending the event for some reason they would recommend a backup.

Also we can set a rule to freeze thing 48 hours before the event.

Anyways too little time for any discussion now.

By the way my wife and another friend would be accompanying me just in case someone is looking for company to get their spouse or gfs.

xtreme power · 16th January 2010, 15:41

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-ex...ml#post1685351

15th January 2010, 14:30	#76
pdev29 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 288 Times View My Garage	whenever you guys plan to meet just call me. Allan ***a you have become OLD. Devang - 9892035153
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15th January 2010, 15:44	#78
pdev29 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 288 Times View My Garage	guys i am still on for night OTR and KSM VTEC, Cougar and ibrahim are ready too. think about it. prashant, let me know whatever the plan is.
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15th January 2010, 21:31	#80
mohan BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 298 Thanked: 379 Times View My Garage	OTR planning and discussion Let me Update you again: 1) No permission required to off road at night. 2) No trespassing issues at all. Enjoy ,drive hither tither till your wheels drop or your juice dries up. 3) If you need to camp,there is an ancient temple open to everyone. All you need to have is your own chaddar,blanket or a sleeping bag. There is water around, a rock stream under which you can wash,bathe or even drink that water. The rule of the temple is simple, keep non-vegetarian, banned fluids and footwear outside. There is a large waterfall near the temple during the rainy season ,its just a trickle now. You are allowed to cook food in the premises provided its vegetarian. You dont need to go to the jungles for firewood, you pay and you get a bundle of logs period Dev et al can rethink strategies. I am unavailable this time for a camp,but I can show this place to those interested .If you are night offroading better get a jerry can full of fuel,as there ain't any petrol pump for 18 kms. BTW this place is a frequent destination for trekkers and like minded . 4) Do not come with Shorts or 2/3rds or whatever ,the grass is quite tall at places and it cuts. If you have long sleeved shirt all the better. 5) There is dry grass and huge wildfires have been initiated in the past by reckless smokers. 6) Should there be any problem we will get local assistance. 7) Last but not the least , tell me at what time I should meet you at the Khalapur exit.
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15th January 2010, 21:38	#81
motocamp BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: pune Posts: 452 Thanked: 102 Times	Just spoke to james today, sound's intresting.So how many from Pune going? I am thinking about sunday morning with the Pune crowd.
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15th January 2010, 23:45	#82
whicked wheels BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: PUNE Posts: 366 Thanked: 61 Times View My Garage	Motocamp i think we should leave pune by 6.00am as it is a one and a half hour dirve to the toll.
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16th January 2010, 00:06	#83
paras211 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 646 Thanked: 108 Times View My Garage	damn you guys are confusing.Well so night otr or day? come onnn I need to plan
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16th January 2010, 00:48	#84
whicked wheels BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: PUNE Posts: 366 Thanked: 61 Times View My Garage	I am coming SUNDAY MORNING others please confirm and put and end to the confusion.
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16th January 2010, 01:10	#85
Cloud_Chaser BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 204 Thanked: 45 Times	I am also confirmed for Sunday Morning. @Mohan: We are meeting at Kalamboli Mc'Donalds at 7:00AM would wait for late commers till 7:30. so would reach at the Khalapur Exit by 8:00AM. Also please let us know about food arrangement and what all you would suggest us to carry.
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16th January 2010, 11:53	#86
Crazy4Power BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 219 Thanked: 29 Times	[quote=xtreme power;1682831]Im sorry if i sound old, but here goes ( devang i know your going to say "yes allan you sound old") Just getting back from a delhi otr, we bombay guys need to organise ourselves a tad bit better in term of food, recovery items, discipline etc. quote] I think Allan is right guys, we need to be little organize now, we are leaving tomorrow morning and still the program is not finalized, few of us are still planning for today evening.Please freeze the list now even if there are two list(today evening & tmrw morning). In terms of food I think every one should carry sufficient cash to cover up food & unexpected b/d of vehicle. We should have some common fund from which we can pay for the food for every one (any nominal amount, you guys suggest). In terms of discipline, we should have some rating system for the offraoding skills of an individual, which we will revise after each OTR. We can have 1 to 5 rating which we should follow throughout the event. We should fix the sequence of the vehicle prior to start of OTR based on this rating. for ex. if there are 10 vehicles then the sequence of vehicles should be 1 *** (expert) 2 * (expert) 3 (experienced) 4 (2nd time) 5 ** (2nd time) 6 * (newbie) 7 * (Frequent offroader) 8 (experienced) 9 (experienced) 10 *** (expert) Actually this kind of sequence helps everyone to cross the terrain with bunch of experienced guys always available to help them out. We should also fix some speed limit for on-road as well as offroad. Experts pls put up your thoughts also so we can start 2010 OTR in more organized way. Cheers! Last edited by Crazy4Power : 16th January 2010 at 11:54.
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16th January 2010, 14:41	#87
whicked wheels BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: PUNE Posts: 366 Thanked: 61 Times View My Garage	Crazy4power you are very right, Allan was just suggesting the same thing we need to get organized other wise its just mayhem when one gets stuck the others watch the fun it should be a joint effort, Dont know how many people are coming so how much food and water is required and also whats the approxmate cost of it per person going to be. I think as for tomorow we should each carry our own food and water and we can plan something better at lunch for the next OTR.
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16th January 2010, 15:01	#88
xtreme power BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 732 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	im starting a new thread since tommorow is cconfirmed, we shall add pictures in them as well we will keep this thread for post confirmation discussions hope the mods are ok with this
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16th January 2010, 15:30	#89
Cloud_Chaser BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 204 Thanked: 45 Times	@Crazy Power: Wonderful thought. @ Allan: We definitely can start a new thread on this. This time when we meet we can appoint SPOCS for different things for example. 1. Location Survey, Permissions, etc. 2. Participants and Vehicles confirmation. 3. Recovery Readiness Expert 4. Food and Accommodation 5. Emergency Arrangements if needed. Even if these SPOCs are not attending the event for some reason they would recommend a backup. Also we can set a rule to freeze thing 48 hours before the event. Anyways too little time for any discussion now. By the way my wife and another friend would be accompanying me just in case someone is looking for company to get their spouse or gfs.
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16th January 2010, 15:41	#90
xtreme power BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 732 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-ex...ml#post1685351
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