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| 12th September, 1 day affair |    | 4 | 16.00% |
| 18th - 19th September, 2 day and a night camp |    | 22 | 88.00% |
| Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 25. You may not vote on this poll | |||
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5th September 2010, 22:07
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|  Just came back from Avalaconda Recce now. Man that's some terrain!!! We will have some fun. Damages - Busted Stabilizer Bars, A huge dent on differential, snapped rear bumpers etc... --Sree-- Last edited by sreerajunnithan : 5th September 2010 at 22:09. |
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5th September 2010, 22:33
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| Senior - BHPian  | Quote:
 The list sure looks interesting. Quote:
How is that little notorious mud pit - is it slushy and is it on the trail this time? Last edited by IronWolf : 5th September 2010 at 22:36. | ||
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6th September 2010, 11:08
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 which part of the differential ? 'pumpkin' or tube ? Which vehicle? and how did this happen? | |
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6th September 2010, 11:22
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Thanks --Sree-- | |
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6th September 2010, 12:28
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| Senior - BHPian  | SreeRaj - Any pics? Or just a trail mapping drive? |
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6th September 2010, 12:37
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6th September 2010, 15:08
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Sree, is its just a rocky terrain. I was thinking its more muddy. | |
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6th September 2010, 15:18
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| Team-BHP Support   Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore
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| It has rocks as well as mud, but the climbs with rocks are the tricky bit where one can scar the vehicles. Mr Shakir where are the pictures?! Such delays are unacceptable!!!  |
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6th September 2010, 15:22
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| Hi folks, Recce was tedious and vehicle bashing. We have trail explored and marked for both days of OTR. Also, Marshals have concluded that longer wheelbased vehicles like Nissan Patrol, Scorpio and Tata Safari will get badly damaged on body and underbelly, differentials, engine oil sump. Hence, these vehicles should be avoided bringing to OTR on 18th and 19th Sept. Nevertheless, above vehicles are high performing vehicles and are capable. We will come out OTR plan on alternate trail in Avalakonda itself shortly to compensate. Appologies for present discouragement. Hope one will understand. The event goes like below: First day, i.e. 18th Sept. : Entry into OTR trail 10 kms before of MP Sreenivas's Cabin, continue on one of the most treacherous trail we did on 27th November 2009. Reach the water crossing and break for lunch. Return to tarmac and proceed to MPS's cabin for last bit of OTR- slush patch which claimed Raihaan's scorpio. Camp for the night. Dinner and camp fire. Second Day, 19th Sept : water crossing in the lake and continue on newly explored OTR trail , reach mud pit and water crossing over rocks. After Break for lunch, reach out the road and return to Bangalore and bases. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Food will be served for both days at no cost to participants. This is a gesture of comraderie from Marshals of Bangalore Offroaders. Good luck ! Dwarak Quote:
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6th September 2010, 15:35
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How are the water crossing, are they really deep? Do they have an alternate approach for some ol fella's like DwArF, who are not very happy with water at this point of time? | |
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6th September 2010, 16:19
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6th September 2010, 16:21
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Jaggu, Will definitely consider your offer Water crossing is not must. But if you want to, welcome. We have already charted out alternate track avoiding water crossing. | |
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6th September 2010, 16:26
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| You guys are scaring a noob here .. |
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6th September 2010, 16:37
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| Team-BHP Support | Advance information to Gypsy drivers: A major pat of Day 1 & Day 2 terrain is rocky and big big boulders/rocks. over inclines/declines & bushes. BE warned that if you ride your clucth, your clutch will fry. So, either carry a spare clutch (and means to replace one) or ride carefully, according to instructions from your spotters. |
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6th September 2010, 16:55
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| Distinguished - BHPian   | Can't wait to come there guys! It's gonna be fun. Trying to drive down... atleast devang, allan and me. |
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