Drive to Penang 12/13 March 2011

[redlotus]

Dude...thanks for the explanation of what FCUK means...now I know!!! Tq

On speed, not that I endorse this, but shi***t happens la bro, I am also guilty to this kinda things. Anyway, for the Penang drive, there are largely families. So it will not go crazy and we will respect the convoy. The lead car, sweeper and marshalls will manage this, so as there is no overdose of adrenalin. Ultimately, it is a highway drive and common sense must prevail and the driver of the car with his/her family in it, surely must do the right thing based on his/her own capacibilities and comfort level.

Have fun, responsibly. Tq

Aye aye captain!

 

[jeffreyewe]

dear orgynisers,

will you guys be needing walkie talkies? i got 4 units of those motorola T5730, will it be any help? It uses a rechargeable pack but alkaline can be used as well.

 

[ssmann]

dear orgynisers,

will you guys be needing walkie talkies? i got 4 units of those motorola T5730, will it be any help? It uses a rechargeable pack but alkaline can be used as well.

Bro, those walkies will come in super handy. Pls bring them along! Tq bro!

 

[ssmann]

Guys, pls join me in an extending a very big TQ to Kaniz, Gregcwho and Rubes72 for agreeing to go to recce Penang today. They have kindly volunteered to do the following: -

1. Scout out lunch in Juru Auto City, likely Pelita
2. Route to hotel from bridge
3. Parking in hotel and to ensure the hotel has blocked out rooms for us as per listing
4. Dinner venue. This is a tough one given we have to consider logistics of 28 cars, halal food, venue large enough to cater for about 50 pax or so etc etc. I wish them luck, but am sure they will work something out that works for all

These guys are doing this on their own time and money for the benefit of the rest of us. When we see them on Sat am, lets give them a super loud applause for being such gracious and obliging friends to make our journey to Penang so much more fun.

Will post up final agenda and drive details by 7th March 2011.

Thanks!

 

[redlotus]

Have to say this ssman bro, those ladies at the bottom of your replies... Like damnnnnnn!!! I'm gonna figure out how to get that done..... And put priyanka...priyanka...priyanka...priyanka...priyanka................priyanka...and lemme see...priyanka... Will throw kaif in for good measure... Just got back from India. Pree's everywhere. I'm tellin you man it's those lips....

 

[Fadhlan]

Man, wish I could join you guys. Maybe next time huh.

 

[BlackE90]

I can't make it, have a wedding dinner coincide on the same date. Anyone keen to to take my place?
I have paid for one room charge already, just reimburse me the room rate RM80.00.

 

[bmw7833]

I can't make it, have a wedding dinner coincide on the same date. Anyone keen to to take my place?
I have paid for one room charge already, just reimburse me the room rate RM80.00.

Bro, i take over your room, pls pm me your bank a/c detail, thanks.

 

[badrul880]

Any news from the 3 stooges who went for recce yesterday?

 

[gregcwho]

Any news from the 3 stooges who went for recce yesterday?

Woitt..sabar le..coming up soon...

Cheers

 

[badrul880]

Woitt..sabar le..coming up soon...

Cheers

Hehe glad you guys came back in one piece. Good job..

 

[mizhan]

guys, i found my co-driver - managed to persuade EEEE30 to come along. looks like i'm driving after all :driver:

 

[redlotus]

So TT on fri night, and drive on sat morning... What a weekend thats gonna be... Nice!... If I don't screw it up by oversleeping ... Recce fellers did a great job! Enough parking space for 27 cars at Najmir restaurant in Ipoh... And Juru Autocity too ... Well done!

 

[johnj]

yeahhh...lets rock next sat!

 

[gregcwho]

Itinerary: Penang Drive

12/3 Saturday

0645 Assemble at Esso Sg. Buloh north bound
0700 Drive briefing..distribution of contact list & relevant maps to all participants, walkies to key men & setting of frequencies
0715 Depart..single convoy, lead with sweeper + 2 other marshallers (try something diff, marshallers sweep back and forth and responsible for traffic control)
0900 Arrive Ipoh - meet up Ipoh BMWCM members
0900 - 1030 Breakkie at Nashmir restaurant, Bercham...landmark: Tesco Ipoh on the right of PLUS highway as we head towards Penang..
1030 Depart Ipoh
1200 Arrive Juru - Lunch in Juru Auto City..Pelita Nasi Kandar..if kids can't take the heat..McDonald's is just next door, also Secret Recipe etc.
Parking may have to break up a bit, available but scattered around..major parking will be behind Pelita restaurant
Route to hotel : Penang bridge - right onto Lim Chong Eu expressway (signs: Jeti / GeorgeTown) - left towards Jln Masjid Negeri via Jln Tunku Kudin (signs: Air Itam/ Tg. Bungah) - keep right & proceed towards underpass - join Jln Masjid Negeri - keep in left lane after 2nd traffic light towards Jln Scotland..continue on flyover towards Jln Scotland (signs: Tg Bungah / Hospital P.Pinang) - pass Penang Turf Club on left - continue on road turning left towards Jln Utama - keep left at fork - continue straight - abt 1 km after fork, turn right into Jln Brown - continue straight until end of Jln Brown - turn left into Jln Burma...hotel will be directly opposite you as you turn left from Jln Brown into Jln Burma.
1500 Arrive in hotel..Check in..Parking at Level B2..take coupon & get it validated at counter..FOC!
1500 - 1930 Free & easy/tea..alfresco Penang Char Kue Tiau or spot on Penang Laksa available..both nearby hotel/SSSSSS..(Shit/Shake/Sex/Sleep/Swim/Shop)..choice is yours :biggrin:
1930 - 2100 Dinner..Northam Beach Cafe...about 5-10 mins drive away depending on traffic situation..Old colonial bungalow converted into food court with patio overlooking the sea & views of Andaman Sea and part of Butterworth..All types of cuisine available from Western (Irish & German beer available) to local to Thai & Philippine, large parking area available & for those wishing to wash away the grime & bug strikes enroute from KL..a car wash is also available...
2100 and beyond - TT, Thani, SS, Cititel, Gurney plaza, Gurney drive...free and easy or go with your own kaki's..
Tonggengers..Pubs & watering holes around Lebuh Farquhar/Penang road etc
Rempiters..Round Island?
0200+..Supper?...Batu Maung for Round Islanders, Little India/Line Clear Nasi Kandar Penang Road for Tonggengers?
0200 & beyond..free & easy

13/2 Sunday

0830 - 1000 Breakkie..maha dasyhat Mee goreng Mamak/ Char Kue Tiau super nearby..like 10 mins walk only..
1000 - 1200 Free & Easy/shopping/visit PG touristy sites..
1200 Check out
1200 - 1400 Lunch..again..many places..likely nasi kandar syiok!!!
1400 Depart PG..
1600 - 1630 Convoy break in Tapah..toilet/stretch legs/coffee/tea/fruit purchase e.g seedless guava, jambu air, mango etc...
1800 Arrive KL...end of drive...
Let's do it again!!!..:biggrin:

Expected slower drive back to KL due decreased power to weight ratio from shopping & food...ha ha ha..

Bro Rubes will post up the pictures & some enticement for those who didn't make the recce..ha ha ha!...:4:

Cheers

 

[ssmann]

Thanks a million Greg for posting this up!! Tomorrow I will finalise all details and issue the formalised agenda, drive participant list. Will also meet XXX to collect stickers. Till then, be safe.

 

[badrul880]

Many thanks to the recce team..

 

[johnj]

Excellent effort from the team!!! Kudos!!

 

[YaZmEeN]

I can see another well orgynised drive is coming up! Can't wait for the day now

 

[jeffreyewe]

Dear all participants,

Please make sure your ride is in tip top condition.

1) check all fluids ( radiator water, brake fluids, power steering fluid)
2) check tyre pressure inclusive of spare tyres.
3) check brake pads and disc.
4) check engine oil.
5) check wiper blades( will be a hazard if blades are worn during rain)


Please add on if I missed anything