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Originally Posted by garrett_t16 the trail was unbelievable, had loads of fun.
will post pictures tomorrow,dont have the energy to type more,very exhausted.
this was one of the best otr's ever.
crashing for now !
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Thanks a lot for all your help buddy. Quote:
Originally Posted by gsferrari Back after 3 days of rampant oversteer, destructive descents and asphyxiating ascents. Pics and Videos to follow with a report. |
Thanks a lot for all your help buddy, we will meet soon Quote:
Originally Posted by MileCruncher Just back from EXAMM. I think the paper was good and mix of easy and hard questions mixed well. Only thing it was to long. Good to see so many people clearing it with FLYING COLOURS! |
Hope you enjoyed. it was our pleasure to have you guys there. Quote:
Originally Posted by Desmosedici 3 days of madness, steep climbs, super slippery slopy descents, slush bath, mud pits, sudden drifts etc etc etc...
braved the sun enjoyed the rains, met quite a few and now can place the faces alongside their TBhp Handles.
The vehicle line up was awesome, a visual treat.
Exhausted? Yes. Would i do it again? Yes, Of Course.
Cheers. |
you performed really well in your first big OTR Quote:
Originally Posted by Rossi Amazing & well organized event. Great Show guys!
Keep it up! |
Thanks, and thanks for your participation Quote:
Originally Posted by AVR Cyrus, Sharath,
I realised that it was a rather inappropriate time and place for the leg-raising but I guess it happened on just the 3rd obstacle of my first OTR and I didn't realize I could have made it worse for myself.
Nevertheless, am wiser now and realize it was wrong but it sure was scary
Unfortunately the video attached here does not capture the side slide because of some bushes in the viewing angle. YouTube - The 540 Descent-aka-Slide!
Was an awesome experience meeting you guys and look forward to seeing you again in future OTRs. |
this was scary, it was you first OTR so you aer bound to do some mistakes.. you will learn after couple of tilts Quote:
Originally Posted by V-16 A Great Trail, great people, a great opportunity of making great new friends and a great learning experience. Thats how EXAMM was for me. The turn out was huge. The organizers will be able to fill you out on the exact number.
The trail was great. steep, steep inclines, 4X4 bashing, articulation testing, mud sliding, slush fest terrain. What can i say more. For a first time event, the organizers did a super job. The great locations turned breath taking on account of the rain and fog.
Our convoy consisted of 2 CJ3Bs (Soumya's-with Prasad) and mine-with Jignesh and Cyrus), one GPW (UBS and team), one Gypsy (Alok aka Desmocidici) and one Thar (Behrambhai) reached Lonavala at Tiger point, a little over one hour above the scheduled time. Fog, refueling (car and man) was the cause. Actually the Gypsy and the Thar left from Mcdonald's Panvel with us but must have reached Lonavala way ahead of us three, for reasons not unknown Fog had set in and at Lion's point there was a huge line up of 4X4's dominated by Mahindra vehicles (what else did you expect?). Attachment 376623 Attachment 376624 Attachment 376625 Attachment 376626 Attachment 376627 Attachment 376661 Badges and stickers were handed out to participants, rules explained and disclaimer forms signed. from there on it was follow the car ahead of you. Met up again with Guru (GSferrari), Khan Sultan and a lot of old friends. Attachment 376629 Attachment 376628 Attachment 376630 Soumya (Genesis) smiles after some crisp hot corn bhajjia and tea. Great looking vehicle which would prove its mettle in the coming days Attachment 376631 The CJ3B team. Only three of them were Hurricane powered, Soumya's DKG's and Mine Attachment 376632
Got a chance to meet Jaggu, Samurai, DKG, Khan Sultan and so many others, some of whom you have met and most of whom you have never met before. This was an opportunity to put faces to the names. People you have been interacting on the forum for various reasons, people who have become part of your virtual life, people whom you joke with and interact with on the net but people whom you have not personally met. Funny but so true. The first obstacle course, a mild descent down the trodden path onto the slippery grass and rock strewn terrain, Attachment 376663 Attachment 376662 slipping below to a sort of a deep chasm, Attachment 376664 Attachment 376665 Attachment 376667 to make ones way, articulating around the bend in the chasm Attachment 376666 Attachment 376668 and a sharp turned climb back to the grassy terrain. Attachment 376669
This was a hard core Jeep obstacle and i dont think any Gypsy could get around completing it. Please correct me if im wrong. Even the MMs and the lot had a tough time completing it. I saw very few clear this at one go, besides the three Hurricane powered CJ's and the Qualis engined FJ from Hyderabad. In fact the FJ made it look so easy, as if there was no obstacle at all.
more........ soon..... |
Gogi thanks for your help throughout the event. Quote:
Originally Posted by Crazy4Power Finally the EXAMM is over and I am back to my normal work, but sadly without my vehicle; probably broken all the gears of transfer case in my gypsy.
Thanks to Mahindra Guys for towing me all the way from Sawarsi to Mumbai.
EXAMM & AKC had everything to offer, right from climbs, hill driving, mud, slush & crazy descents.
The terrain was very nicely selected; the EXAM syllabus was mainly Hilly Terrain of Sahyadri Mountains where AKC was at foothills of Sahyadri Mountains, so in three days everyone got the chance to test their machines in Hills & River beds, really appreciable, good show organizers.
Few satellite shots below to give you an idea of the terrain
EXAMM (Day 1) – Route & Waypoints Attachment 376702
AKC (Day 2) - Route & Waypoints Attachment 376703
Drive from AKC to Sawarsi. -Route & Waypoints Attachment 376704
SAWARSI (Day 3) – Waypoints (Sorry forgot to save the Route) Attachment 376705
Enjoy the terrain, pics will follow soon.
Cheers!
Alok |
Dude do i need to thank you?? na be ready for next one.. you have been a great help. Quote:
Originally Posted by paras211 Was really excited about My first OTR, but learnt a good lesson , never fix what's working fine.My gypsy broke down , I missed the entire lonavla trail, wish i'd missed the lunch too.
Dhanya gave me a drive back to my Gypsy thanks to her I could get it fixed in time .
The Sawarsi trail was super, I did almost all the obstacles , and also did a decent,so i am over that fear, now for a more extreme one..Thanks to UBS sir for sitting with me through it.
Allan Tejas Devang and Mohan you guys are really good at organizing , all the back stage effort is applauded ,
Manan, Misal and harshXX you guys are a fun bunch ,
Also colonel (whats the name and handle ) you are brilliant at directing . You get me out sir.
Arka you are a great motivator. |
dude your performed really well just that your vehilce didnt support you.. better luck next time. Quote:
Originally Posted by Red Liner I am not into ratios and numbers. And I am not an expert. But I believe in common sense.
More momentum (2 Low) + Gravity downhill + slippery terrain + longer terrain + lower crawl ratio = more speed = more jumpiness = lesser time to correct steering = more dangerous.
Did you see MP Sreenivasan tackle the climb down? He did it right after you. He did it in 1st Low, gave the right steering inputs, and **probably** tapped the brakes (no de-clutch) where required (tap-release-tap-release) so as to not lock the wheels or stall the engine. He did it the best out of the lot - none of the others came even remotely close to the skill he exhibited.
Was your 45 degree climb in your backyard as "long" as this one? The longer and steeper it is, the faster the momentum - dont you agree?
Anyway, you survived with the poor owner for another trail.
Peace :-)
** = to be confirmed by MP Sir. |
I agree Quote:
Originally Posted by karizma9292 Amazing . THis is one EXAMM which everyone will like . And hey Devang has your MONSTAR gone the SPOA way |
Ya buddy SPOA performed really well, we have taken some articulation pics.. hope it will be posted.
Last edited by pdev29 : 29th June 2010 at 13:28.
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