Pics & Report on pg4 : Banglar Mati, Banglar Gaadi, Banglar BHPians - August 2009

Saurabh M · 17th August 2009, 11:33

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Originally Posted by shuvc

Ninja asked me midway - What's wrong with you? Are you ok? Why are you driving so slow ?!

Topped up today. 42.9l for 590kms. 13.75kmpl !

Ninja is probably used to double that speed. I would have asked the same question to you, had I been with you.

Finally you get 12+ on the highway !!.

razor4077 · 17th August 2009, 12:04

@Anirban: Lovely pics, great captions! I'll take credit for some of the profile shots, including my favourite - "The Shock"!

Phoenix was outstanding to drive in the wet - really enjoyed myself. The car felt planted at all times, even at triple digit speeds. And I was happy to note that I could keep up with the modded rally Esteem! But Saurabh was probably taking it easy on me!

Xeta and I had a nice time trying out various genres of music on the new Carbon+Radioactive ICE setup. Didn't disappoint!

1100D · 17th August 2009, 14:25

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Originally Posted by razor4077

Phoenix was outstanding to drive in the wet - really enjoyed myself. The car felt planted at all times, even at triple digit speeds. And I was happy to note that I could keep up with the modded rally Esteem! But Saurabh was probably taking it easy on me!

Maybe you weren't pushing it either. Ofcourse wet track, safety considerations etc.

Initial few Kms on the return leg we had an interesting evaluation of the Black Hawk. I could hear the Esteem Engine at WOT (Wide Open Throttle) for a long time.

Saurabh M · 17th August 2009, 15:15

I was not taking it easy, but was not confident with the wet road capability of the MRF tyres. The topend has taken a beating in the esteem after the FFE. However, mid range has improved. During return, with dry roads, I did redline it on 3rd a couple of times, taking it to 165.

Phoenix appeared to be very much planted during the onward journey. Was not near you while returning.

@1100D: will have to record the exhaust note of BH in action. When I drive with the windows down, its appears extremely loud.

Wimwian · 17th August 2009, 18:08

Shucks, looks like I missed another great meet and meat combo!

Unfortunately I was working on Independence day... talk about being a corporate slave! Grrrrr

Must've been a lovely drive in the rain. On top of it, I missed Razor's new ICE set-up. What a shame...

Great pics, all ye photographers. Made me miss the meet even more!

NOS Power · 17th August 2009, 18:35

Imagine the new benchmark in kolkata wrt ICE being right in front of me and for god knows what reason not auditioning it.

ultimatechamp · 18th August 2009, 15:52

I missed big time guys.But only that day morning something came up.

All the pics are lovely,and I wish I can check out Saurabhda's BH and Razor's New Ice at the next meet.

Icy · 20th August 2009, 12:10

The photographs were great ... missed all the fun :(, only consolation is I did end up on the winning side of my cricket match. But need to have another meet soon and I do not want to miss out again.

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Originally Posted by planet_rocker

We will organize another in-city meet by the end of this month - Zappo will be forged to join us. we will keep you guys updated

When can we have this ? Just a request - leave 29th Aug out - have my next game.

planet_rocker · 21st August 2009, 17:06

AFAIK - Zappo is in Mirik with his car and family. He is busy enjoying the Hills. He will be there somewhere for 8-10 days (he started off on tuesday). Once he is back to Kolkata - he will take a call on the meet.

Will keep you guys updated.

HudsonTKR · 25th August 2009, 01:15

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Originally Posted by sabret00the

@ HudsonTKR : Hi Sir nice to see you back on the forum. Hope you and your cousin would be able to make it to the August meet. It's just awesome listening to the timeless accounts of both of you.

just saw those pics - some really good and some too dangerous !! I am a careful driver these past 30 years [zoomed off the autobahn nearing Munster doing 210 in a Truimph dolmite (4-carb hemihead 2.5 l) back in Aug 79 (as a coincidence just 30 years back)
my trip's getting firmed up - doing a check of the car and the route - since 70 yr Mom in law - wife and daughter - got BP to help me out with the rest places
On another note - over the Indep weekend worked for 2 days on my aging 800 - head change etc etc etc as my son ran it without coolant and ***d the engine working on these mobike sized engines is no fun - give me 40s L-head 6 cyliner engine any day

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17th August 2009, 12:04	#77
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,882 Thanked: 298 Times View My Garage	@Anirban: Lovely pics, great captions! I'll take credit for some of the profile shots, including my favourite - "The Shock"! Phoenix was outstanding to drive in the wet - really enjoyed myself. The car felt planted at all times, even at triple digit speeds. And I was happy to note that I could keep up with the modded rally Esteem! But Saurabh was probably taking it easy on me! Xeta and I had a nice time trying out various genres of music on the new Carbon+Radioactive ICE setup. Didn't disappoint!
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17th August 2009, 15:15	#79
Saurabh M BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CCU & Ontario Posts: 610 Thanked: 153 Times View My Garage	I was not taking it easy, but was not confident with the wet road capability of the MRF tyres. The topend has taken a beating in the esteem after the FFE. However, mid range has improved. During return, with dry roads, I did redline it on 3rd a couple of times, taking it to 165. Phoenix appeared to be very much planted during the onward journey. Was not near you while returning. @1100D: will have to record the exhaust note of BH in action. When I drive with the windows down, its appears extremely loud.
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17th August 2009, 18:08	#80
Wimwian BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 191 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Shucks, looks like I missed another great meet and meat combo! Unfortunately I was working on Independence day... talk about being a corporate slave! Grrrrr Must've been a lovely drive in the rain. On top of it, I missed Razor's new ICE set-up. What a shame... Great pics, all ye photographers. Made me miss the meet even more!
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17th August 2009, 18:35	#81
NOS Power BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kolkata Posts: 404 Thanked: 79 Times View My Garage	Imagine the new benchmark in kolkata wrt ICE being right in front of me and for god knows what reason not auditioning it.
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18th August 2009, 15:52	#82
ultimatechamp BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 463 Thanked: 161 Times View My Garage	I missed big time guys.But only that day morning something came up. All the pics are lovely,and I wish I can check out Saurabhda's BH and Razor's New Ice at the next meet.
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21st August 2009, 17:06	#84
planet_rocker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bong-land Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 426 Times	AFAIK - Zappo is in Mirik with his car and family. He is busy enjoying the Hills. He will be there somewhere for 8-10 days (he started off on tuesday). Once he is back to Kolkata - he will take a call on the meet. Will keep you guys updated.
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