Team-BHP Meet @ Kolli Hills : 22nd & 23rd June, 2019

RSUDARSANAN · 4th June 2019, 23:16

Why: The annual commemoration drive VI
When: 22/23 Jun ‘19
What: A rain challenge twisty drive to Kolli and back.
70 hairpin bends challenge beckons.

Just a change from the twisties of Ooty.
Other challenges: The weather not as cool as Ooty and rooms are bereft of airconditioning.

Its “hot” and happening.
Don’t say you weren’t forewarned

Accomodation: Silverline Retreat, Kolli Hills
http://www.slrhotels.com/the-hotel

15 rooms (double/twin) blocked till 15 Jun,'19. Thereafter, subject to availability.

RSVP: no later than 14th Jun '19

Sorry, no tentatives; thanks for your understanding.

Tariff:
Rs. 4000/- per head
Package: Inclusions:
Accommodation for 1night / 2 days
2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 evening tea/coffee/cookies.
All applicable taxes

Itinerary -

22 Jun:
5.45 - 6.00 am: “Hi” @ Attibele Toll
000 km 6.00 am: Depart

165 km 8.30-10.00 am: B’fast @ Radisson,
255 km 12.00 pm: Check into Silverline Retreat
12.30 – 1.30 pm: Lunch
SIESTA/DIY
5 pm – 6 pm: Tea
7 pm onwards: Spiritual invocation followed by dinner

23 Jun:
000 km 11.00 am: Depart for Salem
080 km 01.00-02.30 pm Kari Virunthu Lunch @ Hotel Greenridge, Salem ~ www.hotelgreenridge.com
260 kms 5.30-6.00 pm: Byes at Ramee Guestline, Attibele

Confirmed:
1. RSudarsanan - 320d

Dr.AD · 4th June 2019, 23:38

Great! Looking forward to this.

Confirmed:
1. RSudarsanan - BMW 320d
2. Dr.AD + 1 - BMW 320d

tilt · 5th June 2019, 10:41

Confirmed:
1. RSudarsanan - BMW 320d
2. Dr.AD + 1 - BMW 320d
3. tilt+1 - VW Jetta

KiloAlpha · 5th June 2019, 11:46

Confirmed:
1. RSudarsanan - BMW 320d
2. Dr.AD + 1 - BMW 320d
3. tilt + 1 - Volkswagen Jetta
4. KiloAlpha + 1½ - Suzuki S-Cross

KarthikK · 5th June 2019, 13:54

Should be a fun journey up the 70 hairpins

Confirmed:
1. RSudarsanan - BMW 320d
2. Dr.AD + 1 - BMW 320d
3. tilt + 1 - Volkswagen Jetta
4. KiloAlpha + 1½ - Suzuki S-Cross
5. KarthikK + 1 - Kawasaki Ninja 1000

FORTified · 5th June 2019, 13:59

Confirmed:
1. RSudarsanan - BMW 320d
2. Dr.AD + 1 - BMW 320d
3. tilt + 1 - Volkswagen Jetta
4. KiloAlpha + 1½ - Suzuki S-Cross
5. KarthikK + 1 - Kawasaki Ninja 1000
6. Fortified + 3 - Fortuner 4X4

sud · 5th June 2019, 20:45

Confirmed:
1. RSudarsanan - BMW 320d
2. Dr.AD + 1 - BMW 320d
3. tilt + 1 - Volkswagen Jetta
4. KiloAlpha + 1½ - Suzuki S-Cross
5. KarthikK + 1 - Kawasaki Ninja 1000
6. Fortified + 3 - Fortuner 4X4
7. Sud + 1.5 - Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI

Gannu_1 · 5th June 2019, 21:37

This would be an epic drive/ride for sure. 70 hairpin bends!

Featured here too - https://www.dangerousroads.org/asia/...ills-road.html

GTO · 6th June 2019, 09:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gannu_1

This would be an epic drive/ride for sure. 70 hairpin bends!

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sud

1. RSudarsanan - BMW 320d
2. Dr.AD + 1 - BMW 320d
3. tilt + 1 - Volkswagen Jetta
4. KiloAlpha + 1½ - Suzuki S-Cross
5. KarthikK + 1 - Kawasaki Ninja 1000
6. Fortified + 3 - Fortuner 4X4
7. Sud + 1.5 - Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI

6 of the 7 rides so far are fantastic handlers. Good times, indeed

. Have fun, all!

Oxy · 6th June 2019, 09:56

How challenging is this going to be on a Baleno CVT? I have never done these many hairpins before.

krish3 · 6th June 2019, 10:20

1. RSudarsanan - BMW 320d
2. Dr.AD + 1 - BMW 320d
3. tilt + 1 - Volkswagen Jetta
4. KiloAlpha + 1½ - Suzuki S-Cross
5. KarthikK + 1 - Kawasaki Ninja 1000
6. Fortified + 3 - Fortuner 4X4
7. Sud + 1.5 - Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
8. Krish - Vitara Brezza
9. MrBean - Skoda Rapid TDi

graaja · 6th June 2019, 11:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oxy

How challenging is this going to be on a Baleno CVT? I have never done these many hairpins before.

Should not be a problem. I don't think Baleno would have any drawbacks to tackle the hairpins. Just take one hairpin at a time

KiloAlpha · 6th June 2019, 12:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oxy

How challenging is this going to be on a Baleno CVT? I have never done these many hairpins before.

Quote:

Originally Posted by graaja

Should not be a problem. I don't think Baleno would have any drawbacks to tackle the hairpins. Just take one hairpin at a time

The problem is not the car. Car will climb up and come down without any fuss. If you are any sort of enthusiastic driver, your left leg and left arm will be screaming out for a manual gearbox

iceman. · 6th June 2019, 14:23

I would love to attend this meet, however with a 0.8L Hyundai Eon, I'm not too sure if I should go ahead with this. Can anyone here comment on how difficult or easy it is to take those bends?

ajmat · 6th June 2019, 14:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceman.

I would love to attend this meet, however with a 0.8L Hyundai Eon, I'm not too sure if I should go ahead with this. Can anyone here comment on how difficult or easy it is to take those bends?

If these cars manage Spiti and related areas daily, why not! Only issue is when you will get there, not if!

4th June 2019, 23:16	#1
RSUDARSANAN BHPian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 173 Thanked: 729 Times	Team-BHP Meet @ Kolli Hills : 22nd & 23rd June, 2019 Why: The annual commemoration drive VI When: 22/23 Jun ‘19 What: A rain challenge twisty drive to Kolli and back. 70 hairpin bends challenge beckons. Just a change from the twisties of Ooty. Other challenges: The weather not as cool as Ooty and rooms are bereft of airconditioning. Its “hot” and happening. Don’t say you weren’t forewarned Accomodation: Silverline Retreat, Kolli Hills http://www.slrhotels.com/the-hotel 15 rooms (double/twin) blocked till 15 Jun,'19. Thereafter, subject to availability. RSVP: no later than 14th Jun '19 Sorry, no tentatives; thanks for your understanding. Tariff: Rs. 4000/- per head Package: Inclusions: Accommodation for 1night / 2 days 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 evening tea/coffee/cookies. All applicable taxes Itinerary - 22 Jun: 5.45 - 6.00 am: “Hi” @ Attibele Toll 000 km 6.00 am: Depart 165 km 8.30-10.00 am: B’fast @ Radisson, 255 km 12.00 pm: Check into Silverline Retreat 12.30 – 1.30 pm: Lunch SIESTA/DIY 5 pm – 6 pm: Tea 7 pm onwards: Spiritual invocation followed by dinner 23 Jun: 000 km 11.00 am: Depart for Salem 080 km 01.00-02.30 pm Kari Virunthu Lunch @ Hotel Greenridge, Salem ~ www.hotelgreenridge.com 260 kms 5.30-6.00 pm: Byes at Ramee Guestline, Attibele Confirmed: 1. RSudarsanan - 320d Last edited by Vid6639 : 5th June 2019 at 00:23. Reason: as per rp
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4th June 2019, 23:38	#2
Dr.AD Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bangalore/Pune Posts: 1,801 Thanked: 18,603 Times	re: Team-BHP Meet @ Kolli Hills : 22nd & 23rd June, 2019 Great! Looking forward to this. Confirmed: 1. RSudarsanan - BMW 320d 2. Dr.AD + 1 - BMW 320d Last edited by Dr.AD : 4th June 2019 at 23:40.
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5th June 2019, 10:41	#3
tilt BHPian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Canada / B'lore Posts: 801 Thanked: 2,818 Times	Re: Team-BHP Meet @ Kolli Hills : 22nd & 23rd June, 2019 Confirmed: 1. RSudarsanan - BMW 320d 2. Dr.AD + 1 - BMW 320d 3. tilt+1 - VW Jetta Last edited by tilt : 5th June 2019 at 10:42. Reason: Formatting
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5th June 2019, 11:46	#4
KiloAlpha Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cubicle Posts: 1,605 Thanked: 3,001 Times	Re: Team-BHP Meet @ Kolli Hills : 22nd & 23rd June, 2019 Confirmed: 1. RSudarsanan - BMW 320d 2. Dr.AD + 1 - BMW 320d 3. tilt + 1 - Volkswagen Jetta 4. KiloAlpha + 1½ - Suzuki S-Cross
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5th June 2019, 13:54	#5
KarthikK Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,536 Thanked: 10,536 Times View My Garage	Re: Team-BHP Meet @ Kolli Hills : 22nd & 23rd June, 2019 Should be a fun journey up the 70 hairpins Confirmed: 1. RSudarsanan - BMW 320d 2. Dr.AD + 1 - BMW 320d 3. tilt + 1 - Volkswagen Jetta 4. KiloAlpha + 1½ - Suzuki S-Cross 5. KarthikK + 1 - Kawasaki Ninja 1000 Last edited by KarthikK : 5th June 2019 at 13:58.
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5th June 2019, 13:59	#6
FORTified BHPian Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Bangalore, Indi Posts: 288 Thanked: 1,089 Times View My Garage	Re: Team-BHP Meet @ Kolli Hills : 22nd & 23rd June, 2019 Confirmed: 1. RSudarsanan - BMW 320d 2. Dr.AD + 1 - BMW 320d 3. tilt + 1 - Volkswagen Jetta 4. KiloAlpha + 1½ - Suzuki S-Cross 5. KarthikK + 1 - Kawasaki Ninja 1000 6. Fortified + 3 - Fortuner 4X4
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5th June 2019, 20:45	#7
sud BHPian Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bangalore Posts: 151 Thanked: 130 Times	Re: Team-BHP Meet @ Kolli Hills : 22nd & 23rd June, 2019 Confirmed: 1. RSudarsanan - BMW 320d 2. Dr.AD + 1 - BMW 320d 3. tilt + 1 - Volkswagen Jetta 4. KiloAlpha + 1½ - Suzuki S-Cross 5. KarthikK + 1 - Kawasaki Ninja 1000 6. Fortified + 3 - Fortuner 4X4 7. Sud + 1.5 - Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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5th June 2019, 21:37	#8
Gannu_1 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Madras Posts: 7,174 Thanked: 20,215 Times	Re: Team-BHP Meet @ Kolli Hills : 22nd & 23rd June, 2019 This would be an epic drive/ride for sure. 70 hairpin bends! Featured here too - https://www.dangerousroads.org/asia/...ills-road.html
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6th June 2019, 09:56	#10
Oxy BHPian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 224 Thanked: 500 Times	Re: Team-BHP Meet @ Kolli Hills : 22nd & 23rd June, 2019 How challenging is this going to be on a Baleno CVT? I have never done these many hairpins before.
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6th June 2019, 10:20	#11
krish3 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cochin/Bangalore Posts: 758 Thanked: 191 Times	Re: Team-BHP Meet @ Kolli Hills : 22nd & 23rd June, 2019 1. RSudarsanan - BMW 320d 2. Dr.AD + 1 - BMW 320d 3. tilt + 1 - Volkswagen Jetta 4. KiloAlpha + 1½ - Suzuki S-Cross 5. KarthikK + 1 - Kawasaki Ninja 1000 6. Fortified + 3 - Fortuner 4X4 7. Sud + 1.5 - Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 8. Krish - Vitara Brezza 9. MrBean - Skoda Rapid TDi Last edited by krish3 : 6th June 2019 at 10:24.
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6th June 2019, 14:23	#14
iceman. BHPian Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Bangalore Posts: 25 Thanked: 65 Times	Re: Team-BHP Meet @ Kolli Hills : 22nd & 23rd June, 2019 I would love to attend this meet, however with a 0.8L Hyundai Eon, I'm not too sure if I should go ahead with this. Can anyone here comment on how difficult or easy it is to take those bends?
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