Kolkata Meet - May 2008

toiingg · 14th April 2008, 16:48

I'll be riding shotgun. Prolly with someone with a remapped octi.

razor4077 · 14th April 2008, 18:11

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Originally Posted by BlackPearl

come on everybody knows that it is not possible to keep up with a Baleno with a stock Lancer...

Even modded Lancers struggle to keep up

Shankarpur sounds good. Am game.

NOS Power · 14th April 2008, 19:47

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Originally Posted by toiingg

I'll be riding shotgun. Prolly with someone with a remapped octi.

If toiing bhai insists

It's been some time before you came.

In that case i'll ride in the Phoenix ( abhishek hope mind korishna )

BlackPearl · 15th April 2008, 01:00

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Originally Posted by razor4077

Even modded Lancers struggle to keep up

but mine has got an FFE

Anyway, we are going offtopic... can we please fix the date and venue??

vrooooooom · 15th April 2008, 14:09

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Originally Posted by BlackPearl

and I have not seen any of the pics that you claim to have taken....

hehehe....I knew you would say this...I have some pics(some with my navigator Sumo)..If you want I can send you to your personal email address. But everyone knows Baleno + BP is invincible

shuvc · 15th April 2008, 14:28

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Originally Posted by vrooooooom

But everyone knows Baleno + BP is invincible

I have a sneaky feeling that BP is invincible. Period. Baleno/Alto/Santro .. is just incidental.

Wifey has opted out of Sankarpur. So my joining is kinda dicey (as usual). What are the planned dates?

krazydriver84 · 15th April 2008, 14:50

man you guys are soo lucky! now is the time i wish i was bak in cal. am not complaining that the meets here aren't interesting, its just i miss the long drives for the meets.

razor4077 · 15th April 2008, 15:22

How about driving to Shankarpur in the second weekend of May (9th/10th)? I am not really free any of the weekends prior to that.
If this date suits others, we can start planning accordingly.
Are we planning for a day trip, or is overnight stay involved (I am not too inclined towards this)? Do we need to book some rooms for the day, which resort, how much etc?
Please chip in with your suggestions and comments.

planet_rocker · 15th April 2008, 15:51

i have been to Shankarpur (hotel: The Nest, affordable, good food (for all who loves bong food + fish), booz, mast place to stay) thrice. the roads are good. one can go there and come back in the same day - but he will be tired like h3ll. its better to plan an overnite stay IMO. Bookings can be made through an agent at Golpark (beside the petrol pump). Room rates are quite affordable IIRC.

the beach is 2 mins drive from the hotel (driving on the beach is restricted / now closed due to some problems)

another option could be: Mandarmuni

( http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...ate-beach.html )

BlackPearl · 15th April 2008, 16:13

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Originally Posted by planet_rocker

i have been to Shankarpur (hotel: The Nest, affordable, good food (for all who loves bong food + fish), booz, mast place to stay) thrice. the roads are good. one can go there and come back in the same day - but he will be tired like h3ll. its better to plan an overnite stay IMO. Bookings can be made through an agent at Golpark (beside the petrol pump). Room rates are quite affordable IIRC.

the beach is 2 mins drive from the hotel (driving on the beach is restricted / now closed due to some problems)

another option could be: Mandarmuni

( http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...ate-beach.html )

overnight stay is out for me. My Baleno can make it to Mandarmoni without scraping only if there are two people aboard, more than that I have to keep my car at home

How about Massanjore, the roads are good with some twists and turns to make Phoenix happy

1100D · 15th April 2008, 20:05

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Originally Posted by BlackPearl

overnight stay is out for me. My Baleno can make it to Mandarmoni without scraping only if there are two people aboard, more than that I have to keep my car at home

How about Massanjore, the roads are good with some twists and turns to make Phoenix happy

The road to messanjore after crossing the border was really fantastic, apart from a couple of culverts that had gaps. But perfect for pedal to metal driving without any risk involved (apart from the driver error part that is). When latest did you check the condition of that road?

BlackPearl · 16th April 2008, 00:50

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Originally Posted by 1100D

The road to messanjore after crossing the border was really fantastic, apart from a couple of culverts that had gaps. But perfect for pedal to metal driving without any risk involved (apart from the driver error part that is). When latest did you check the condition of that road?

last year February and the road was really good..
FOr those who haven't gone there before, I have only one thing to say - if you love to drive you should go there. After taking left turn a few kilometers from Siuri, the road is scenic with very little traffic. Its ideal for pedal to metal as 1100D has said and I am sure the Silver Bullet and Phoenix would love it... let me see if I can find any pics from last year's trip..

BlackPearl · 16th April 2008, 01:16

a few pics from last year's trip to Messanjore...

toiingg · 16th April 2008, 10:49

Wow, this place is beautiful man. How far is it from the city ?

razor4077 · 16th April 2008, 11:09

Niiice. How long does it take to reach there? Overnight stay possible? If it's far away then up/down in one day may not be easy.
But the roads look damn inviting!!!

14th April 2008, 16:48	#16
toiingg BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 639 Thanked: 266 Times	I'll be riding shotgun. Prolly with someone with a remapped octi.
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15th April 2008, 14:50	#22
krazydriver84 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kolkata + Gurgaon Posts: 428 Thanked: 44 Times View My Garage	man you guys are soo lucky! now is the time i wish i was bak in cal. am not complaining that the meets here aren't interesting, its just i miss the long drives for the meets.
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15th April 2008, 15:22	#23
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,882 Thanked: 298 Times View My Garage	How about driving to Shankarpur in the second weekend of May (9th/10th)? I am not really free any of the weekends prior to that. If this date suits others, we can start planning accordingly. Are we planning for a day trip, or is overnight stay involved (I am not too inclined towards this)? Do we need to book some rooms for the day, which resort, how much etc? Please chip in with your suggestions and comments. Last edited by razor4077 : 15th April 2008 at 15:23.
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15th April 2008, 15:51	#24
planet_rocker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bong-land Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 426 Times	i have been to Shankarpur (hotel: The Nest, affordable, good food (for all who loves bong food + fish), booz, mast place to stay) thrice. the roads are good. one can go there and come back in the same day - but he will be tired like h3ll. its better to plan an overnite stay IMO. Bookings can be made through an agent at Golpark (beside the petrol pump). Room rates are quite affordable IIRC. the beach is 2 mins drive from the hotel (driving on the beach is restricted / now closed due to some problems) another option could be: Mandarmuni ( http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...ate-beach.html ) Last edited by planet_rocker : 15th April 2008 at 15:59.
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16th April 2008, 01:16	#28
BlackPearl Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calcutta/London Posts: 3,608 Thanked: 16,998 Times View My Garage	a few pics from last year's trip to Messanjore... Attached Thumbnails
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16th April 2008, 10:49	#29
toiingg BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 639 Thanked: 266 Times	Wow, this place is beautiful man. How far is it from the city ?
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16th April 2008, 11:09	#30
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,882 Thanked: 298 Times View My Garage	Niiice. How long does it take to reach there? Overnight stay possible? If it's far away then up/down in one day may not be easy. But the roads look damn inviting!!!
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