August 07 Track Day: Report & pics - pg 15 onwards

madan80 · 3rd August 2007, 08:50

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Originally Posted by mclaren1885

John, I need to be there the minute the temple opens on Saturday morning. So I would be leaving on Friday night, head to my sisters place, get ready and then head to the temple as early as possible. Expecting to reach the track by 9am.

There is one famous temple in Nanganalur thats on the main road - you proceed from Le. Meridian towards the airport - you will cross Hilton Trident - at that signal take the left- thats nanganalur.

i can get to the track by 1130 or so.

esteem_lover · 3rd August 2007, 08:50

good to know that you are here on friday night. where is your sister's place ?

mclaren1885 · 3rd August 2007, 10:06

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

good to know that you are here on friday night. where is your sister's place ?

John, I am really bad at remembering these areas. Madan dropped me off at this circle last time where there is a lot of construction going on. Its about 3kms from there. I know the route but not the names. Madan, help me with the names will ya?

vikram_d · 3rd August 2007, 10:12

What are the travel plans of folks from bangalore? TheMag & I are planning to leave from bangalore at 5:00AM. We are planning to go via the Hosur road route. What are the plans of the other confirmed folks. I am asking this as I thought maybe we could all drive down together.

supremeBaleno · 3rd August 2007, 10:59

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Originally Posted by mclaren1885

Madan dropped me off at this circle last time where there is a lot of construction going on. Its about 3kms from there. I know the route but not the names. Madan, help me with the names will ya?

It must be the Kathipara roundabout at Guindy, where construction is still going on. Nanganallur is near that area only. Not a nice area to be on a weekday morning. So plan accordingly if you dont want to get stuck in traffic, revving the Baleno stationary, instead of on the track.

madan80 · 3rd August 2007, 11:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by mclaren1885

John, I am really bad at remembering these areas. Madan dropped me off at this circle last time where there is a lot of construction going on. Its about 3kms from there. I know the route but not the names. Madan, help me with the names will ya?

Kathipara junction only it is. I suspect that your sisters place is in Nanganalur - behind meridian right? Anyways - the route i gave is the one i Know - she being in chennai will know exactly where the temple is.

jassi · 3rd August 2007, 12:39

Guys, I have a training in US and need to fly out tonight

Lets hope I can make it to the next track day whenever that is.

Ya'll have some good fun on the track

and be safe and let us have some nice pics soon!!

Cheers,
j

bottle · 3rd August 2007, 14:24

am trying my best to make it. can someone update about a meeting place before heading to the track ? cheers

n_aditya · 3rd August 2007, 14:25

Guys please be aware that its been raining almost everyday and the track's gonna be wet and slippery.

Take 2-3 laps at a comfortable speed to know where traction can be tricky. We wudnt want someone sliding off and wrecking his ride/injuring others. Once you get comfy, then gradually increase speeds.

Do note that since the track is wet braking distances will be longer and braking effectiveness will be seriously compromised. Wheels can lockup and vehicle stability and control will be unpredictable.

Ensure tires have enough tread and grip well in wet too. Preferably brake much before you would normally do on a dry surface. Take it easy. Its not a race and no one is competing against the other.

Have fun guys. Drive safe. Do post the pics and video's.

n_aditya · 3rd August 2007, 14:27

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Originally Posted by bottle

am trying my best to make it. can someone update about a meeting place before heading to the track ? cheers

I guess its gonna be Lanson Toyota (near Padi - Koyambedu junction) as usual.

mclaren1885 · 3rd August 2007, 15:24

Final list of confirmations from Bangalore:

1. Vikram & theMag.
2. Ajmat.
3. Rdkarthik + 1 more car.
4. Aswin390.
5. Brraj?
6. memo45.
7. Akbaree?
8. Pawan & myself.

All the above mentioned members kindly get in touch with me to get the numbers of others so that you can co-ordinate the leaving time. I might be leaving a tad early. If not will join the rest of you. See you all on track. Have a safe journey.

supremeBaleno · 3rd August 2007, 16:38

So, at what time are we Chennai guys meeting up at Lanson Toyota ?

And who all are coming ? AFAIK, the list looks something like this :

1. Me
2. nitrous
3. esteem_lover
4. headers
5. fiery_enzyme
6. bottle
7. madan80

Anyone I missed in the above list ?

narayan · 3rd August 2007, 16:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by supremeBaleno

So, at what time are we Chennai guys meeting up at Lanson Toyota ?

And who all are coming ? AFAIK, the list looks something like this :

1. Me
2. nitrous
3. esteem_lover
4. headers
5. fiery_enzyme
6. bottle
7. madan80

Anyone I missed in the above list ?

yes , u missed my name......( narayan )

madan80 · 3rd August 2007, 16:55

yup - you also missed 100bhp16V.
I have a little work - i will be coming directly to the track.

supremeBaleno · 3rd August 2007, 18:20

Sorry, narayan and 100bhp16V. Forgetful of me.
So that makes it like 9 of us.

BTW, are all you guys bringing your cars on track ?
I for one have not yet decided. I would love to, while my wife is not for it. Anyway, I'll cross the bridge when I come to it.

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3rd August 2007, 08:50	#182
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 513 Times View My Garage	good to know that you are here on friday night. where is your sister's place ?
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3rd August 2007, 10:12	#184
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,422 Thanked: 1,189 Times	What are the travel plans of folks from bangalore? TheMag & I are planning to leave from bangalore at 5:00AM. We are planning to go via the Hosur road route. What are the plans of the other confirmed folks. I am asking this as I thought maybe we could all drive down together.
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3rd August 2007, 12:39	#187
jassi BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 980 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	Guys, I have a training in US and need to fly out tonight Lets hope I can make it to the next track day whenever that is. Ya'll have some good fun on the track and be safe and let us have some nice pics soon!! Cheers, j
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3rd August 2007, 14:24	#188
bottle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,641 Thanked: 295 Times View My Garage	am trying my best to make it. can someone update about a meeting place before heading to the track ? cheers
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3rd August 2007, 14:25	#189
n_aditya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 5,374 Thanked: 3,832 Times View My Garage	Guys please be aware that its been raining almost everyday and the track's gonna be wet and slippery. Take 2-3 laps at a comfortable speed to know where traction can be tricky. We wudnt want someone sliding off and wrecking his ride/injuring others. Once you get comfy, then gradually increase speeds. Do note that since the track is wet braking distances will be longer and braking effectiveness will be seriously compromised. Wheels can lockup and vehicle stability and control will be unpredictable. Ensure tires have enough tread and grip well in wet too. Preferably brake much before you would normally do on a dry surface. Take it easy. Its not a race and no one is competing against the other. Have fun guys. Drive safe. Do post the pics and video's.
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3rd August 2007, 15:24	#191
mclaren1885 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 4,818 Thanked: 46 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	Final list of confirmations from Bangalore: 1. Vikram & theMag. 2. Ajmat. 3. Rdkarthik + 1 more car. 4. Aswin390. 5. Brraj? 6. memo45. 7. Akbaree? 8. Pawan & myself. All the above mentioned members kindly get in touch with me to get the numbers of others so that you can co-ordinate the leaving time. I might be leaving a tad early. If not will join the rest of you. See you all on track. Have a safe journey.
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3rd August 2007, 16:38	#192
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,676 Thanked: 2,920 Times View My Garage	So, at what time are we Chennai guys meeting up at Lanson Toyota ? And who all are coming ? AFAIK, the list looks something like this : 1. Me 2. nitrous 3. esteem_lover 4. headers 5. fiery_enzyme 6. bottle 7. madan80 Anyone I missed in the above list ?
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3rd August 2007, 16:55	#194
madan80 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 1,358 Thanked: 82 Times View My Garage	yup - you also missed 100bhp16V. I have a little work - i will be coming directly to the track.
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3rd August 2007, 18:20	#195
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,676 Thanked: 2,920 Times View My Garage	Sorry, narayan and 100bhp16V. Forgetful of me. So that makes it like 9 of us. BTW, are all you guys bringing your cars on track ? I for one have not yet decided. I would love to, while my wife is not for it. Anyway, I'll cross the bridge when I come to it.
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