2010 Chennai OTR's- Thunder down under:-))

offroad_maniac · 11th March 2010, 20:43

B_T: Nice videos. & Nice jeep as well.

fiery enzyme · 14th April 2010, 07:45

Guys please check out the TPC '10 thread and confirm if any of you are coming for the Recce.

ex670c · 23rd October 2010, 11:00

Hi Guys,

The Next Chennai OTR will be to Kelambakkam on 31st October 2010.

Itinerary
0800 - Assemble at Tidel Park
1000 - Start Off-Road
1200 - Finish Off-Road
1300- Lunch

Those who are interested in joining us for the OTR, and do not have vehicles please put the following details, Name & Location (In Chennai)

Regards,

Arka

vinod_nookala · 23rd October 2010, 11:33

It's after two months almost hearing something from chennai boys! Have a blast guys. Which is the place ru guys going?

ex670c · 1st November 2010, 17:58

Hi Guys,

The OTR on Sunday (31-10-2010) was a well attended by Chennai standards, we had 10 4x4s.

Since there were a few first-timers we did a few basic climbs and descents.

There was a catch, since the quarried area was undulating, the recent rains created pools of water, which had to be negotiated to access the obstacles.

Regards,

Arka

gsferrari · 2nd November 2010, 10:34

SWEET!! That doesn't look like TPC terrain at all! Where is this?

And looks like all the Gypsies are on Trapadors!!! Sadly I am unable to find them in Mumbai. When suspension is compressed in stock gypsy, does the tire foul on the wheel arch when pointing straight forward? how about if the wheel is turned?

xtreme power · 2nd November 2010, 11:01

arka, nice pictures
again as guru said, does not look like tpc terrain.
looks more rocky
nice
arka, how deep was the water fording before the climb you did,
i miss those climbs ya

the black jeep looks a bit scary without seatbelts

ex670c · 2nd November 2010, 11:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsferrari

SWEET!! That doesn't look like TPC terrain at all! Where is this?

And looks like all the Gypsies are on Trapadors!!! Sadly I am unable to find them in Mumbai. When suspension is compressed in stock gypsy, does the tire foul on the wheel arch when pointing straight forward? how about if the wheel is turned?

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtreme power

arka, nice pictures
again as guru said, does not look like tpc terrain.
looks more rocky
nice
arka, how deep was the water fording before the climb you did,
i miss those climbs ya

the black jeep looks a bit scary without seatbelts

Hi Guru & Allan,

This area is the Kelambakkam Quarries (There are 7-9 Rock Quarries).

The Terrain is rocky, with a lot of shale. The water level depends on the rains, from a few feet to impassable during the monsoon.

Regards,

Arka

Blue Thunder · 2nd November 2010, 12:03

Sad that I had to give this one a miss.

Nice pics, Arka ! Any videos?

Really surprised to see how this area has transformed after the rains. From what I understand, the approach to that 'steep-ascent-over-hump/3-point-turn/steep-drop-over-hump' obstacle is now full of water. Must have been challenging, I guess. Did stock Gypsy clear that obstacle without much belly-scraping?

gsferrari · 2nd November 2010, 12:08

any action this weekend (Diwali weekend)?

Otherwise can we catch up at President as usual?

I am in Chennai tomorrow afternoon through Saturday morning. If some OTR event is planned for the weekend then I'll hold on a bit longer.

-G

ex670c · 2nd November 2010, 12:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

Sad that I had to give this one a miss.

Nice pics, Arka ! Any videos?

Really surprised to see how this area has transformed after the rains. From what I understand, the approach to that 'steep-ascent-over-hump/3-point-turn/steep-drop-over-hump' obstacle is now full of water. Must have been challenging, I guess. Did stock Gypsy clear that obstacle without much belly-scraping?

Hi Senthil,

A Video for you

YouTube - off road in Amit s red gypsy MVI 1217

Regards,

Arka

ex670c · 15th December 2010, 10:30

Hi Guys,

We are going for an OTR to the Palar River Bed on 19th December.

Itinerary.(19-12-2010)

0830- Meet up at AdventureZone (Maj.Roys Camp).Please finish your Breakfast on the way.

0900- Drive to the Riverbed

1230- Drive Back for Lunch/Disperse

Please carry all the recovery gear and spares as necessary.

Regards,

Arka

ram.west · 15th December 2010, 11:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by ex670c

Hi Guys,

We are going for an OTR to the Palar River Bed on 19th December.

Itinerary.(19-12-2010)

0830- Meet up at AdventureZone (Maj.Roys Camp).Please finish your Breakfast on the way.

0900- Drive to the Riverbed

1230- Drive Back for Lunch/Disperse

Please carry all the recovery gear and spares as necessary.

Regards,

Arka

Can I Join ? Been a long time! It will be only me as rest of the clan is occupied this weekend.

ex670c · 16th December 2010, 10:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by ram.west

Can I Join ? Been a long time! It will be only me as rest of the clan is occupied this weekend.

Hi Ram & Guys,

All Participants who don't have a 4WD please tie-up with members having 4WDs.

The Cars & Bikes can be parked at Adventure Zone.

Regards,

Arka

gsferrari · 17th December 2010, 08:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiery enzyme

Thus it begins.... .

Bala...spoke to Arka. I'm there on the 24th night or 25th afternoon.

Guys - can you check if GT Savero tires are available in chennai. I need their MT in 235-75-R15. If they are available can you let me know. I need a set of 5. I will come there and get the tires changed there. Not available locally.

Please help!

11th March 2010, 20:43	#61
offroad_maniac BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Thane-Mumbai Posts: 492 Thanked: 154 Times	B_T: Nice videos. & Nice jeep as well.
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14th April 2010, 07:45	#62
fiery enzyme BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: TN 01 Posts: 413 Thanked: 27 Times View My Garage	Guys please check out the TPC '10 thread and confirm if any of you are coming for the Recce.
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23rd October 2010, 11:00	#63
ex670c Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,470 Thanked: 1,939 Times View My Garage	31-10-2010 Otr Hi Guys, The Next Chennai OTR will be to Kelambakkam on 31st October 2010. Itinerary 0800 - Assemble at Tidel Park 1000 - Start Off-Road 1200 - Finish Off-Road 1300- Lunch Those who are interested in joining us for the OTR, and do not have vehicles please put the following details, Name & Location (In Chennai) Regards, Arka
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23rd October 2010, 11:33	#64
vinod_nookala Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,737 Thanked: 430 Times View My Garage	It's after two months almost hearing something from chennai boys! Have a blast guys. Which is the place ru guys going?
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1st November 2010, 17:58	#65
ex670c Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,470 Thanked: 1,939 Times View My Garage	Kelambakkam Hi Guys, The OTR on Sunday (31-10-2010) was a well attended by Chennai standards, we had 10 4x4s. Since there were a few first-timers we did a few basic climbs and descents. There was a catch, since the quarried area was undulating, the recent rains created pools of water, which had to be negotiated to access the obstacles. Regards, Arka Attached Thumbnails
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2nd November 2010, 10:34	#66
gsferrari Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,014 Thanked: 1,809 Times	SWEET!! That doesn't look like TPC terrain at all! Where is this? And looks like all the Gypsies are on Trapadors!!! Sadly I am unable to find them in Mumbai. When suspension is compressed in stock gypsy, does the tire foul on the wheel arch when pointing straight forward? how about if the wheel is turned?
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2nd November 2010, 11:01	#67
xtreme power BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 732 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	arka, nice pictures again as guru said, does not look like tpc terrain. looks more rocky nice arka, how deep was the water fording before the climb you did, i miss those climbs ya the black jeep looks a bit scary without seatbelts
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2nd November 2010, 12:03	#69
Blue Thunder Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Right here . Posts: 1,657 Thanked: 386 Times View My Garage	Sad that I had to give this one a miss. Nice pics, Arka ! Any videos? Really surprised to see how this area has transformed after the rains. From what I understand, the approach to that 'steep-ascent-over-hump/3-point-turn/steep-drop-over-hump' obstacle is now full of water. Must have been challenging, I guess. Did stock Gypsy clear that obstacle without much belly-scraping?
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2nd November 2010, 12:08	#70
gsferrari Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,014 Thanked: 1,809 Times	any action this weekend (Diwali weekend)? Otherwise can we catch up at President as usual? I am in Chennai tomorrow afternoon through Saturday morning. If some OTR event is planned for the weekend then I'll hold on a bit longer. -G
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15th December 2010, 10:30	#72
ex670c Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,470 Thanked: 1,939 Times View My Garage	Monsoon OTR (19-12-2010) Hi Guys, We are going for an OTR to the Palar River Bed on 19th December. Itinerary.(19-12-2010) 0830- Meet up at AdventureZone (Maj.Roys Camp).Please finish your Breakfast on the way. 0900- Drive to the Riverbed 1230- Drive Back for Lunch/Disperse Please carry all the recovery gear and spares as necessary. Regards, Arka
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