EXAMM! 2011 Dates Announced: 16-17 July '11 (Sat-Sun)

R32_GTR · 15th March 2011, 17:02

I would recommend vehicle and obstacles classifications / level of difficulty.

Vehicle classification:

Class 3 - SUVs / Softraders (Example only - the experts and "O" team can define this further)
Class 2 - Stock 4x4 Without serious mods (Example only - the experts and "O" team can define this further)
Class 1 - Extreme category (Example only - the experts and "O" team can define this further)

Obstacle / difficulty classification:

Level 3 - Trails and point to point movement without too many obstacles (Suitable for class 3 vehicles)
Level 2 - Mahindra Great Escape level (2010) + moderately challenging obstacles
Level 1 - Warranty voiding stuff

Once again, the above classifications are examples only that will have to be thought through well by the "O" team; BUTTT.. will help the organisers and the participants in a big way

Markers:

Prominent Classification Stickers on vehicles will be essential
Prominant Obstacle classification markers will also be essential.

Implementation / Adherence

Enforcing these restrictions/guidelines - lies with the O team
Following these restrictions/guidelines - lies with the participants + reduces the "kar le kar le" or "daal de" peer pressure and will benefit yourselves and other participants.

Let's learn from last years EXAMM and the Recce's to come and implement this!!

LET THE PLANNING BEGIN!!!

Cheers..
Prasad

motocamp · 15th March 2011, 21:06

Just my two bits.

I feel we should try to keep things as simple as we can.
Trying to enforce too many rules and having many categories will be very very tough especially if the weather is bad...and we really truly hope that happens

R32_GTR · 15th March 2011, 21:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by motocamp

Just my two bits.

I feel we should try to keep things as simple as we can.
Trying to enforce too many rules and having many categories will be very very tough especially if the weather is bad...and we really truly hope that happens

True that Kunal..

I guess I forgot to mention the main part..

We have to keep it simple and not let too many restrictions and suck the fun out of the event..

whitemm550 · 17th March 2011, 12:08

[quote=Tejas@perioimpl;2278859]Venue will be put up shortly. It will most likely be lonavla but different trails than last time.

People loved the scenic beauty of the Western ghats in 2010. That is one thing that will be constant!

@Godfather, endy will not be able to make it out in one piece.

Guys, there will be a proper official release of the event tomorrow.

EDIT: amol: the TPC will be in august 15th. so we can't go later than that. last year examm was in june and we got rains. if it doesn't rain by third week of july, there'll be serious trouble for the economy as well! :P

guys i am on, in whatever capacity i can, can help out in organising too, as far as Goa goes, great venue, but not great in obstacle wise offroading and difficulties in , also the locals might create a probles, as we found out last time., BUT I AM ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tejas@perioimpl · 17th March 2011, 12:26

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Originally Posted by whitemm550

guys i am on, in whatever capacity i can, can help out in organising too, as far as Goa goes, great venue, but not great in obstacle wise offroading and difficulties in , also the locals might create a probles, as we found out last time., BUT I AM ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great to hear that. Hoping for a complete team from Goa! Will let you know if we need any help from you guys. Thanks.

whitemm550 · 17th March 2011, 16:38

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Originally Posted by Tejas@perioimpl

Great to hear that. Hoping for a complete team from Goa! Will let you know if we need any help from you guys. Thanks.

eager to join you Doc.

headers · 17th March 2011, 18:59

Guys: Why not earlier in June? Cos, it takes a week for the event and there are only 3 left to prepare vehicles for TPC 11.

Mostly I am in..as a co-driver

gsferrari · 17th March 2011, 19:16

Vikram - we need RAIN!

If we don't have rain then you guys will be in for a horrid time with the searing heat. If we have pre-monsoon showers then we will have crazy humidity to go with it and nobody will be happy.

We can't plan the obstacles also because until it is raining heavily we don't know which parts of the terrain are going to be doable and how deep the water fording sections will turn out.

There is a good 1 month after the event until TPC which should be enough for any break-fix or mods.

Why co-driver? We would like to see you doing your thang! Bring the Gypsy da...I'd like to see the performance with crawlers and all while going through slush and slippery climbs/descents.

headers · 17th March 2011, 19:23

^^ @ gs:

I'm gonna sample your gypsy with the works da {front LSD, rear Lockers, 4" lift kit, crawlers, Snorkel, A custom remap etc etc ] - Hope you wont disappoint me. The THAR has done that already. BTW, your AC works na? I want to go faaaasttt

gsferrari · 17th March 2011, 19:38

Ok you've got a few things wrong here:

1. Front LSD - I don't have this
2. 4" Lift - I don't have this
3. Crawlers - I don't have this (yet)
4. Snorkel - I don't have this (yet)
5. Custom remap - I don't have this

Are you sure you are talking about my Gypsy?

Yes AC works but I don't use it on the trail. Bring your vehicle dude...it is nice to drive across the country to experience a different trail in your own vehicle. I attended Palar right? Come and attend AKC and EXAMM...other Chennai guys had a BLAST last time!

For whatever reason if you are not able to drive down - come along and bring that ex-teambhp member Mr.Flamethrower or Fieryflower or whatever his name is with you

headers · 17th March 2011, 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsferrari

Ok you've got a few things wrong here:

1. Front LSD - I don't have this
2. 4" Lift - I don't have this
3. Crawlers - I don't have this (yet)
4. Snorkel - I don't have this (yet)
5. Custom remap - I don't have this

Are you sure you are talking about my Gypsy?

Guru: I am sorry - I believed you had a faast Gypsy. I am disappointed now.

Anyways, you still have time da - afterall, everything is plug and play - PM me and I will guide you in totality

gsferrari · 17th March 2011, 20:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by headers

Guru: I am sorry - I believed you had a faast Gypsy. I am disappointed now.

Anyways, you still have time da - afterall, everything is plug and play - PM me and I will guide you in totality

I do have a fast Gypsy. Does 90 kph which is still about 35 more than Arka on the NH4

Plenty of time for you also to drive your Gypsy down. Introduce everyone to your creation.

fiery enzyme · 17th March 2011, 20:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsferrari

For whatever reason if you are not able to drive down - come along and bring that ex-teambhp member Mr.Flamethrower or Fieryflower or whatever his name is with you

Lol..I'm not ex yet man. You think I will miss this?

gsferrari · 17th March 2011, 21:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiery enzyme

Lol..I'm not ex yet man. You think I will miss this?

Bala - you had a blast last time. It is still early days but see if you can round up Pat, Venky, Vijay and anybody else you can think of.

Tell Vikram to bring his Gypsy. Khan has brought his creation here and wowed everyone last year. Now Vikram has to do the same. Time to shake off the sands of Palar!

Quote:

Originally Posted by headers

Guru: I am sorry - I believed you had a faast Gypsy. I am disappointed now.

Anyways, you still have time da - afterall, everything is plug and play - PM me and I will guide you in totality

Don't be disappointed Saar...you have a chance to enlighten us all this year by bringing your creation here. You'll have an easier time than the guys in the CJs and MM5X0s so take the decision and drive down.

Yes everything is plug and play more or less...especially when I can call you and play "who is the better Houdini"

Abbas · 13th April 2011, 17:45

Guys i am in this time as a passenger if someone`s ready to gimme a seat. I have followed last year`s event and planned to enter it with my own 4x4. But i couldn`t manage one. Anywayz, i guess i will enter as a passenger and probably will be the only one from visakhapatnam.

@ Hyderabad guys: i can come down to hyd and hop into anyone of your jeeps if u let me.

Abbas.

15th March 2011, 17:02	#31
R32_GTR BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 548 Thanked: 201 Times View My Garage	Re: EXAMM! 2011 Dates Announced: 16-17 July '11 (Sat-Sun) I would recommend vehicle and obstacles classifications / level of difficulty. Vehicle classification: Class 3 - SUVs / Softraders (Example only - the experts and "O" team can define this further) Class 2 - Stock 4x4 Without serious mods (Example only - the experts and "O" team can define this further) Class 1 - Extreme category (Example only - the experts and "O" team can define this further) Obstacle / difficulty classification: Level 3 - Trails and point to point movement without too many obstacles (Suitable for class 3 vehicles) Level 2 - Mahindra Great Escape level (2010) + moderately challenging obstacles Level 1 - Warranty voiding stuff Once again, the above classifications are examples only that will have to be thought through well by the "O" team; BUTTT.. will help the organisers and the participants in a big way Markers: Prominent Classification Stickers on vehicles will be essential Prominant Obstacle classification markers will also be essential. Implementation / Adherence Enforcing these restrictions/guidelines - lies with the O team Following these restrictions/guidelines - lies with the participants + reduces the "kar le kar le" or "daal de" peer pressure and will benefit yourselves and other participants. Let's learn from last years EXAMM and the Recce's to come and implement this!! LET THE PLANNING BEGIN!!! Cheers.. Prasad
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15th March 2011, 21:06	#32
motocamp BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: pune Posts: 452 Thanked: 102 Times	Re: EXAMM! 2011 Dates Announced: 16-17 July '11 (Sat-Sun) Just my two bits. I feel we should try to keep things as simple as we can. Trying to enforce too many rules and having many categories will be very very tough especially if the weather is bad...and we really truly hope that happens
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17th March 2011, 12:08	#34
whitemm550 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Margao goa Posts: 368 Thanked: 108 Times	Re: EXAMM! 2011 Dates Announced: 16-17 July '11 (Sat-Sun) [quote=Tejas@perioimpl;2278859]Venue will be put up shortly. It will most likely be lonavla but different trails than last time. People loved the scenic beauty of the Western ghats in 2010. That is one thing that will be constant! @Godfather, endy will not be able to make it out in one piece. Guys, there will be a proper official release of the event tomorrow. EDIT: amol: the TPC will be in august 15th. so we can't go later than that. last year examm was in june and we got rains. if it doesn't rain by third week of july, there'll be serious trouble for the economy as well! :P guys i am on, in whatever capacity i can, can help out in organising too, as far as Goa goes, great venue, but not great in obstacle wise offroading and difficulties in , also the locals might create a probles, as we found out last time., BUT I AM ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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17th March 2011, 18:59	#37
headers Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Greater Chennai Posts: 4,667 Thanked: 559 Times	Re: EXAMM! 2011 Dates Announced: 16-17 July '11 (Sat-Sun) Guys: Why not earlier in June? Cos, it takes a week for the event and there are only 3 left to prepare vehicles for TPC 11. Mostly I am in..as a co-driver
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17th March 2011, 19:16	#38
gsferrari Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,014 Thanked: 1,809 Times	Re: EXAMM! 2011 Dates Announced: 16-17 July '11 (Sat-Sun) Vikram - we need RAIN! If we don't have rain then you guys will be in for a horrid time with the searing heat. If we have pre-monsoon showers then we will have crazy humidity to go with it and nobody will be happy. We can't plan the obstacles also because until it is raining heavily we don't know which parts of the terrain are going to be doable and how deep the water fording sections will turn out. There is a good 1 month after the event until TPC which should be enough for any break-fix or mods. Why co-driver? We would like to see you doing your thang! Bring the Gypsy da...I'd like to see the performance with crawlers and all while going through slush and slippery climbs/descents.
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17th March 2011, 19:23	#39
headers Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Greater Chennai Posts: 4,667 Thanked: 559 Times	Re: EXAMM! 2011 Dates Announced: 16-17 July '11 (Sat-Sun) ^^ @ gs: I'm gonna sample your gypsy with the works da {front LSD, rear Lockers, 4" lift kit, crawlers, Snorkel, A custom remap etc etc ] - Hope you wont disappoint me. The THAR has done that already. BTW, your AC works na? I want to go faaaasttt Last edited by headers : 17th March 2011 at 19:30.
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17th March 2011, 19:38	#40
gsferrari Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,014 Thanked: 1,809 Times	Re: EXAMM! 2011 Dates Announced: 16-17 July '11 (Sat-Sun) Ok you've got a few things wrong here: 1. Front LSD - I don't have this 2. 4" Lift - I don't have this 3. Crawlers - I don't have this (yet) 4. Snorkel - I don't have this (yet) 5. Custom remap - I don't have this Are you sure you are talking about my Gypsy? Yes AC works but I don't use it on the trail. Bring your vehicle dude...it is nice to drive across the country to experience a different trail in your own vehicle. I attended Palar right? Come and attend AKC and EXAMM...other Chennai guys had a BLAST last time! For whatever reason if you are not able to drive down - come along and bring that ex-teambhp member Mr.Flamethrower or Fieryflower or whatever his name is with you
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13th April 2011, 17:45	#45
Abbas BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visakhapatnam Posts: 465 Thanked: 544 Times View My Garage	Re: EXAMM! 2011 Dates Announced: 16-17 July '11 (Sat-Sun) Guys i am in this time as a passenger if someone`s ready to gimme a seat. I have followed last year`s event and planned to enter it with my own 4x4. But i couldn`t manage one. Anywayz, i guess i will enter as a passenger and probably will be the only one from visakhapatnam. @ Hyderabad guys: i can come down to hyd and hop into anyone of your jeeps if u let me. Abbas.
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