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Old 17th March 2011, 15:36   #271
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Count Me +1 confirmed for the drive meet. Hope the advertised 100 kms of 4 laned highways are really as good as they sound

Updated List :-

What : Team-BHP Drive
When : March 27
Where : Glorious 4-lane drive on Nagpur highway


Confirmed Names
1. Mobike008+1
2. Ravveendra
3. Sabby-069
4. Rajesh Rawal
5. Octane78
6. MashMash
7. Srimath
8. Arcot Srinivas
9. Diesel9999
10. Reddevil_appu
11. Downsouth + 1
12. Naveen k.k
13. Milecruncher ( sad to see him at 12th position in a confirmed list)
14. Ashishy
15. Barry
16. Shamlal
17. Neilguy +1
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Count Me +1 confirmed for the drive meet. Hope the advertised 100 kms of 4 laned highways are really as good as they sound
Oh it is really a good road and the toll charged is really worth it.

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16. Shamlal
BTW who is Shamlal. I don't know anybody by that name
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Old 17th March 2011, 16:07   #273
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Thanks Nikhil for such a detailed feedback. Will go there most probably!!!

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Its zimble really. He'll be riding the Ninja for the meet
I completely forgot that he is more keen on 2-wheels than 4-ones

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A team member in my group drives to Nizamabad often. He says good dhabas are only at Toopran, which is around 50 kms away. Beyond that, there are a few around 70 kms from Hyd that have sprung up after 4-laning
Could you please get some names of good dhabas just in case. And, arent you joining?

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Count Me +1 confirmed for the drive meet. Hope the advertised 100 kms of 4 laned highways are really as good as they sound
Trust me this time its not a marketing gimmick. Those 100kms are pure bliss for driving. Some of that highway pictures can be viewed in my travelogue. Link below :-

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...let-cruze.html
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A team member in my group drives to Nizamabad often. He says good dhabas are only at Toopran, which is around 50 kms away. Beyond that, there are a few around 70 kms from Hyd that have sprung up after 4-laning, but is not sure about the quality of the food.
The 4-laning has put paid to most of the dhabas en route. I remember the good old Fauji dhaba which me and my motorcycling group friends used to visit for our late night rides and it's no more.

The Haritha restaurant is the "family" option at Kamareddi but of course you can't quench your thirst there, nor can you get dhaba-style cooking.

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Updated List :-

What : Team-BHP Drive
When : March 27
Where : Glorious 4-lane drive on Nagpur highway

Confirmed Names
1. Mobike008+1
2. Ravveendra
3. Sabby-069
4. Rajesh Rawal
5. Octane78 + 1
6. MashMash
7. Srimath
8. Arcot Srinivas
9. Diesel9999
10. Reddevil_appu
11. Downsouth + 1
12. Naveen k.k
13. Milecruncher ( sad to see him at 12th position in a confirmed list)
14. Ashishy
15. Barry
16. Shamlal
17. Neilguy +1
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re: Hyderabad Meet Thread 2011 Meets_EDIT : Dec 22_Hadippa Lunch Meet

Updated List :-

What : Team-BHP Drive
When : March 27
Where : Glorious 4-lane drive on Nagpur highway

Rendezvous Point: TBD

Confirmed Names
1. Mobike008+1
2. Ravveendra
3. Sabby-069
4. Rajesh Rawal
5. Octane78 + 1
6. MashMash
7. Srimath
8. Arcot Srinivas
9. Diesel9999
10. Reddevil_appu
11. Downsouth + 1
12. Naveen k.k
13. Milecruncher ( sad to see him at 12th position in a confirmed list)
14. Ashishy
15. Barry
16. Shamlal
17. Neilguy +1

Probable Rendezvous Point: As the drive meet is headed towards NH-7, a good meeting point could be at the Tadbund Road, something near Pakwaan or before Pakwaan. Can always head forward, after amazing cup of tea at Pakwaan.
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Oh it is really a good road and the toll charged is really worth it.
On a personal note, I don't think any road in India is good enough for the kind of toll charged. At Rs. 110 for a return ticket, they are charging at 50p per km. Highway robbery that is. Yes the road is gorgeous, but do anything above 120kmph (which the Bolero occasionally does) and the small bumps make their presence felt. The car bobs up and down. Some of the gaps in the median and the entries & exits are downright dangerous, especially at night.

Other than that, it is the best highway in the country. Sadly, that is not saying much.
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On a personal note, I don't think any road in India is good enough for the kind of toll charged. At Rs. 110 for a return ticket, they are charging at 50p per km. Highway robbery that is. Yes the road is gorgeous, but do anything above 120kmph (which the Bolero occasionally does) and the small bumps make their presence felt. The car bobs up and down. Some of the gaps in the median and the entries & exits are downright dangerous, especially at night.
And HMDA "ideally" wanted 2xNHAI toll for the ORR, which is definitely not better than the NH7! Luckily their wings were clipped (even a request for 1.5x was rejected) and the ORR toll will be exactly equal to NHAI's rate per km.

We weren't too disturbed by the bumps in our drive up to Basar some 5 months back but I agree that the median gaps and exits aren't the most scientifically designed.

The markings are very good though and if you keep an eye on them you can anticipate/plan as necessary.

As with any other road in India, the motorists are potentially more dangerous than the road.

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Old 17th March 2011, 19:53   #279
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I was there on this highway last Sunday for rounding. Went uptill Kamareddi and returned. Driving on this road is pure bliss and one of the best that I driven on in the recent past.

The best part, I guess is the minimal traffic on this road and this makes the drive a pleasure.

The toll tax was Rs. 130/- with return within 24hrs and the next toll gate is at Nirmal..which must be nearly 150 kms from this toll gate.

I saw a lot of options on either side of the road for eating, however not sure if any could accommodate the Hydeez gang...not an issue I guess, as we will accommodate ourselves in any place...khana acha hona chahiye.
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re: Hyderabad Meet Thread 2011 Meets_EDIT : Dec 22_Hadippa Lunch Meet

Updated List :-

What : Team-BHP Drive
When : March 27
Where : Glorious 4-lane drive on Nagpur highway

Rendezvous Point: TBD

Confirmed Names
1. Mobike008+1
2. Ravveendra
3. Sabby-069
4. Rajesh Rawal
5. Octane78 + 1
6. Mash + 1
7. Srimath
8. Arcot Srinivas
9. Diesel9999
10. Reddevil_appu
11. Downsouth + 1
12. Naveen k.k
13. Milecruncher ( sad to see him at 12th position in a confirmed list)
14. Ashishy
15. Barry
16. Shamlal
17. Neilguy +1

Adding the + 1 to my name. BTW, did anyone realize its the F1 weekend. The first F1 race of the year is on that Day

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Other than that, it is the best highway in the country. Sadly, that is not saying much.
I did this route during early January this year and most of the drive was during late evening/night and in my sedan didnt feel what you described as bumps. The roadmarking are outstanding and was able to keep up some good speeds despite being dark.

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I was there on this highway last Sunday for rounding. Went uptill Kamareddi and returned. Driving on this road is pure bliss and one of the best that I driven on in the recent past.
Thanks for the recce and feedback Brajesh bhai. I dont see your name in the confirmed list despite the decision to drive on this highway? I am surprised

Updated List (RR wont be in town by then) :-

What : Team-BHP Drive
When : March 27
Where : Glorious 4-lane drive on Nagpur highway
Rendezvous Point: TBD

Confirmed Names
1. Mobike008+1
2. Ravveendra
3. Sabby-069
4. Octane78 + 1
5. Mash + 1
6. Srimath
7. Arcot Srinivas
8. Diesel9999
9. Reddevil_appu
10. Downsouth + 1
11. Naveen k.k
12. Milecruncher ( sad to see him at 12th position in a confirmed list)
13. Ashishy
14. Barry
15. Shamlal
16. Neilguy +1

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What : Team-BHP Drive
When : March 27
Where : Glorious 4-lane drive on Nagpur highway
Rendezvous Point: TBD

Confirmed Names
1. Mobike008+1
2. Ravveendra
3. Sabby-069
4. Octane78 + 1
5. Mash + 1
6. Srimath
7. Arcot Srinivas
8. Diesel9999
9. Reddevil_appu
10. Downsouth + 1
11. Naveen k.k
12. Milecruncher ( sad to see him at 12th position in a confirmed list)
13. Ashishy + 1
14. Barry
15. Shamlal
16. Neilguy +1
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Old 20th March 2011, 23:38   #283
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Did any holi meet happen?

If yes,pictures please.....

I know Nikhil has put some pictures on one of the social network site
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re: Hyderabad Meet Thread 2011 Meets_EDIT : Dec 22_Hadippa Lunch Meet

Updated List ( Including the Rides):-

What : Team-BHP Drive

When : March 27
Where : Glorious 4-lane drive on Nagpur highway
Rendezvous Point: TBD

Confirmed Names
1. Mobike008+1 (Chevrolet Cruze)
2. Ravveendra
3. Sabby-069
4. Octane78 + 1
5. Mash + 1
6. Srimath
7. Arcot Srinivas
8. Diesel9999
9. Reddevil_appu
10. Downsouth + 1
11. Naveen k.k
12. Milecruncher
13. Ashishy
14. Barry
15. Shamlal
16. Neilguy +1

Counting the days for this drive. I can see its going to be hot (literally) and exciting.

Are we going to see some more additions to above list?
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re: Hyderabad Meet Thread 2011 Meets_EDIT : Dec 22_Hadippa Lunch Meet

Updated List ( Including the Rides):-

What : Team-BHP Drive

When : March 27
Where : Glorious 4-lane drive on Nagpur highway
Rendezvous Point: TBD

Confirmed Names
1. Mobike008+1 (Chevrolet Cruze)
2. Ravveendra (Palio)
3. Sabby-069 (Baleno)
4. Octane78 + 1 (Scorpio)
5. Mash + 1 (Esteem)
6. Srimath
7. Arcot Srinivas (Alto)
8. Diesel9999
9. Reddevil_appu (Baleno)
10. Downsouth + 1 (Ninja)
11. Naveen k.k (Palio)
12. Milecruncher
13. Ashishy (Optra)
14. Barry (OHC VTEC)
15. Shyamal (Verna)
16. Neilguy +1 (Fiesta S)
17. Lucifer 1881+1 (Bolero)
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