Team Bhp At Leh. Anyone Interested?

anupmathur · 2nd February 2009, 18:48

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Originally Posted by Sha

next time I have decided to hire 800 or Alto which is the best vehicle for himaliayan trip.

LOL, and you'd be best off in an Omni! A hugely successful mountain ride! Next only to a Gypsy!

Sha · 2nd February 2009, 19:12

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Originally Posted by anupmathur

LOL, and you'd be best off in an Omni! A hugely successful mountain ride! Next only to a Gypsy!

This year definately to spiti valley and leh with my new Gypsy, last year could not get my gypsy on time for the trip.
Omni will be my last option

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anupmathur · 2nd February 2009, 19:33

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Originally Posted by Sha

This year definately to spiti valley and leh with my new Gypsy, last year could not get my gypsy on time for the trip.
Omni will be my last option

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You've got the right vehicle, Sha! But do pack at least 300 kgs into it for the ride quality (!!??) to be bearable.

You'd be surprised to see the Omni on the job in the mountains! Quite incredible.

krazydriver84 · 3rd February 2009, 15:48

hey guys, do confirm the tentative dates for the trip so that I too can plan ahead reagrdign leaves from office.

Will be doing it in a M800.
Do you think i need to get Skid plates done?

hunt · 4th February 2009, 12:02

Any rough dates on this trip and anyone taking a lead for members in the south.

route and travel plans and accomodations and etc etc...

jack33 · 4th February 2009, 12:30

@sha, Do some mods to ensure more air at that altitude.I think you have to remap for higher altitude breathing.I been there in 2006 with my mpfi and it was not revving freely.

anupmathur · 4th February 2009, 12:39

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Originally Posted by jack33

@sha, Do some mods to ensure more air at that altitude.I think you have to remap for higher altitude breathing.I been there in 2006 with my mpfi and it was not revving freely.

Sha, I'd say leave your car as is! Leave well alone!
The only reason an MPFI might have breathing difficulty at altitudes is a choked air filter.

arindamray · 10th February 2009, 14:51

No action for long time! Is it dying down?

I will also try to make it, if it does not take more than two weeks leave.

Sha · 10th February 2009, 15:07

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Originally Posted by jack33

@sha, Do some mods to ensure more air at that altitude.I think you have to remap for higher altitude breathing.I been there in 2006 with my mpfi and it was not revving freely.

I did recee last year in hired scorpio so got an idea what will gypsy face problem. when alto can go with ease gypsy should cruise.

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Originally Posted by anupmathur

Sha, I'd say leave your car as is! Leave well alone!
The only reason an MPFI might have breathing difficulty at altitudes is a choked air filter.

I am just changing to stocked replacement filter(If i get it for gypsy), nothing else like K&N filter.

columbus · 18th February 2009, 10:41

Great Thread...

I am in too. I have a Honda City (idsi) in pretty good condition. Been upto Munsyari in Uttarakahnd...so not new to hill driving.
Was thinking of doing this from 20th June (sat). Will take a 3 week leave from office. The plan is almost similar to what tsk has made ex delhi. With the only exception of Masmerik La which i think would be more than handfull for my beloved city..

tsk's plan was for september. However september is ruled out for me due to family requiremnets. So 20th June is pretty much final for me when i start from Bhopal.

There might be some people who would be planning for June. We can think of going together...???

Sha · 23rd February 2009, 11:17

Anybody from bangalore BHPian planning to go leh and spiti valley in june. I have rough idea how much it will cost per vehicle.

dadu · 27th February 2009, 11:55

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Originally Posted by Sha

Anybody from bangalore BHPian planning to go leh and spiti valley in june. I have rough idea how much it will cost per vehicle.

I am definitely keen, thats why you see my name in the list but dates are not decided here yet, but I think I will go with the crowd, exceptions apart.

maheshmenon · 1st March 2009, 13:46

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Originally Posted by dadu

I am definitely keen, thats why you see my name in the list but dates are not decided here yet, but I think I will go with the crowd, exceptions apart.

Count us in too (me & wife & bro). will be driving from Chennai on Safari 4X2. (Subject to my leave being approved that is

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PS : How many plan to take along family???

Cheers

arindamray · 11th March 2009, 09:32

dadu, mahesh,

I am not seeing much activity in this thread off late. Shall we chalk out a plan ourselves!

ASHISHPALLOD · 11th March 2009, 10:08

now, its time to chalk out plan.

very few people are aware about the route, timings and hotels en route.
some people may not have that info to participate in planning.
experts, please go ahead for planning.

3rd February 2009, 15:48	#184
krazydriver84 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kolkata + Gurgaon Posts: 428 Thanked: 44 Times View My Garage	hey guys, do confirm the tentative dates for the trip so that I too can plan ahead reagrdign leaves from office. Will be doing it in a M800. Do you think i need to get Skid plates done? Last edited by krazydriver84 : 3rd February 2009 at 15:48. Reason: Missed out information
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4th February 2009, 12:02	#185
hunt BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 46 Thanked: 0 Times	Any rough dates on this trip and anyone taking a lead for members in the south. route and travel plans and accomodations and etc etc...
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4th February 2009, 12:30	#186
jack33 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: kochi Posts: 128 Thanked: 8 Times	@sha, Do some mods to ensure more air at that altitude.I think you have to remap for higher altitude breathing.I been there in 2006 with my mpfi and it was not revving freely.
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10th February 2009, 14:51	#188
arindamray BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 750 Thanked: 91 Times	No action for long time! Is it dying down? I will also try to make it, if it does not take more than two weeks leave.
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18th February 2009, 10:41	#190
columbus BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bhopal Posts: 300 Thanked: 478 Times	Great Thread... I am in too. I have a Honda City (idsi) in pretty good condition. Been upto Munsyari in Uttarakahnd...so not new to hill driving. Was thinking of doing this from 20th June (sat). Will take a 3 week leave from office. The plan is almost similar to what tsk has made ex delhi. With the only exception of Masmerik La which i think would be more than handfull for my beloved city.. tsk's plan was for september. However september is ruled out for me due to family requiremnets. So 20th June is pretty much final for me when i start from Bhopal. There might be some people who would be planning for June. We can think of going together...???
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23rd February 2009, 11:17	#191
Sha BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canberra Posts: 539 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Anybody from bangalore BHPian planning to go leh and spiti valley in june. I have rough idea how much it will cost per vehicle.
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11th March 2009, 09:32	#194
arindamray BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 750 Thanked: 91 Times	dadu, mahesh, I am not seeing much activity in this thread off late. Shall we chalk out a plan ourselves!
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11th March 2009, 10:08	#195
ASHISHPALLOD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MH42 Posts: 2,006 Thanked: 334 Times	now, its time to chalk out plan. very few people are aware about the route, timings and hotels en route. some people may not have that info to participate in planning. experts, please go ahead for planning. Last edited by ASHISHPALLOD : 11th March 2009 at 10:11.
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