Drive to Penang 12/13 March 2011

[badrul880]

Get a goodnights rest before the drive. Its gonna be a fun long day.

 

[initialM]

Get a goodnights rest before the drive. Its gonna be a fun long day.

and most important, No tango at 2 am!

 

[gregcwho]

Suggest for those with walkies-talkies please bring them along..with fresh/full batteries please..it'll be too late to hunt for batteries or charge them on the morning itself.
Alternatively please ensure your national walkie talkie aka mobile phones are fully charged..
Would appreciate if all participants can drop me a PM with your mobile number so I can draw up a contact list..to be distributed at briefing..

Coffee..tip: max effect at 2 hours post drink so drinking a ton of coffee when sleepy doesn't really help as the caffeine doesn't kick in immediately...but you'll be half awake cos you'll be running to toilet lah...:biggrin:

Cheers

 

[jeffreyewe]

Suggest for those with walkies-talkies please bring them along..with fresh/full batteries please..it'll be too late to hunt for batteries or charge them on the morning itself.
Alternatively please ensure your national walkie talkie aka mobile phones are fully charged..
Would appreciate if all participants can drop me a PM with your mobile number so I can draw up a contact list..to be distributed at briefing..

Coffee..tip: max effect at 2 hours post drink so drinking a ton of coffee when sleepy doesn't really help as the caffeine doesn't kick in immediately...but you'll be half awake cos you'll be running to toilet lah...:biggrin:

Cheers

greg i assume u got my mobile?

 

[gregcwho]

greg i assume u got my mobile?

Hi Jeffreyewe..yes thanks.

Cheers

 

[gregcwho]

Just to update..

Have got the following contacts..unless those listed below wish to remain incognito & give me a different contact number..:biggrin:

Jeffreyewe, Badrul880, ssmann, kaniz, mizhan, Yazmeen, Meow The Cat, Vincent Hor, Digital Punk..

Thanks a lot!!..

Cheers

 

[bmw7833]

I thought all must give u the contact number? Anyway i ady PM u mine.

 

[jeffreyewe]

update guys,

Now...I have the walkie, but not pretty well versed to set the frequency and stuff. Will precharge the batteries and will provide extra alkaline batteries as well.

 

[BlackE90]

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

Orgynisers please take note of this switch from my participation to Bro bmw7833.
Have lotsa fun & make this trip a very memorable one.

 

[gregcwho]

Orgynisers please take note of this switch from my participation to Bro bmw7833.
Have lotsa fun & make this trip a very memorable one.

Noted, thanks!

Next one then..

Cheers

 

[EEEE30]

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

Thanks man. Let's ROCK :rock::rock:

 

[kaniz]

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!

Dear fellow forummers/club guest/OM's,

This is only a suggestion from my humble, tiny winny peanut brain for future recce's.
I am suggesting that for future recce's, petrol, toll & food expenses for upcoming recce's to be borne collectively by drive partipants.
Pls don't get me wrong as i not the calculative type.
Of course, it was not an issue with us (Greg, Rubes & me) for this recce but this suggestion is for the benefit for future recce's.
I believe this will encourage more volunteers to partipate for upcoming recce's especially recce's that covers quite some distance & time.
Any constructive feedback/response/critics are welcomed.

Apart from that, a heartfelt thanks to Greg & Rubes for the great company rendered during this recce & abig thank you to all all of YOU for the encouragement.
Let's rock for this Penang drive...

 

[ssmann]

Update 7th March 2011

Participant list and sticker number allocation

1. Mizhan - RM80 (paid)
2. Ssmann - RM80 (paid)
3. Yazmeen - RM150 (paid)
4. JohnJ - RM160 (paid) (2 nites)
5. BMW7833 – RM80 (paid, taken over from Black E90)
6. Seewai - RM300 (paid) (1 jr suite for 2 nites)
7. Redlotus - no room
8. Badrul880 - RM150 (paid)
9. Pussy - RM160 (paid) (2 rooms)
10. Jeffreyewe - RM160 (paid) (2 rooms)
11. Dzuljazz - no room required
12. Jim148 - RM80 (paid)
13. Kaniz - RM160 (paid) (2 rooms)
14. Vincent Hor - RM80 (paid)
15. DigitalPunk - RM80 (paid)
16. j0shua - no room
17. Megatniza
18. Enidmira - RM320 for 4 rooms (paid)
19. Aznoni
20. Wahi
21. Din
22. Rubes72 - RM150 (paid)
23. Bailey – RM100 (paid)
24. Tan – RM100 (paid)
25. Albundy - RM80

Total collection = RM2,470, I have in my account RM2,372 (after less refunds to Affan, Deep and Fadhlan). Short of RM98. I would be grateful if you double check and pls confirm if you have paid and if so, the correct amounts pls. Tq

Drive Marshalls

Mizhan - Lead car
Al Bundy - Sweeper
Yazmeen - Marshall
JohnJ - Marshall
Ssmann - Marshall

Agenda

12/3 Saturday

0645 Assemble at Esso Sg. Buloh R&R north bound
0700 Drive briefing and distribution of contact list & relevant maps to all participants, walkies to key men & setting of frequencies
0715 Depart in single convoy, lead with sweeper + 3 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. After lunch GREGCWHO will take over as lead car to the hotel
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 at hotel and Check in. Parking at Level B2. Take coupon & get it validated at counter..FOC!
1500 - 1800 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
1800 - 2100 Drinks and dinner @ Northam Beach Cafe which isabout 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, halal food, 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..
For Tonggengers, Pubs & watering holes around Lebuh Farquhar/Penang road etc
For 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 dashyat 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!!!..

Ground rules

1. Please ensure your car is fit to be on the road. All fluids are filled, Tires in good condition and filled, All lights are working and also please ensure that your brakes are in good condition
2. Petrol or diesel is filled as there is no stoping for gas during the trip to Penang
3. Enough touch and go credits, avoid using the cash lanes pls
4. Know your car and your driving limits. There is no prize for being the fastest, best drifters, being daredevil or what not
5. Be safe at all times. Seat belts are mandatory. Helmet is optional
6. Do not terrorize the road and endanger other motorist and pedestrian as we will be on public roads
7. Please always uphold the club name and the brand
8. As this is largely a family drive, pls respect the safety of one another and avoid “cucuking”
9. At traffic lights, use all the lanes and ensure you follow the marshalls to clear the lights/obstacles
10. Those who have walkies, pls bring them fully charged. Tq

Caveat lector " The organizers accepts no responsibility for loss of life, limb/s and damage/s during the trip."

Breakdown procedures

As this is a long drive, we must cater for the possibility of breakdowns, flat tires, no starts etc. The following rules strictly apply: -

1. In the event of a breakdown, pls pull to the side of the road
2. The convoy continues with only the sweeper staying behind to assist. Marshall to now become Sweeper
3. Lead car will pull to the closest safe stopping zone and regroup entire convoy with assistance of Marshalls
4. Upon checking in with Sweeper if further help is needed, Lead car and convoy will proceed to destination. Sweeper will assist stranded car to safe zone/await pickup
5. Sweeper will proceed to destination once stranded car has a firm plan of action going forward
6. No one gets left behind in the convoy

Roles of lead, sweeper and marshall cars

Lead = Set pace for convoy, safely. Close contact with Sweeper and Marshalls to ensure convoy in tact
Sweeper = Eyes of the convoy and crucial when there is trouble e.g. breakdown
Marshall = Sweep back and forth convoy to ensure in tact and manage/block obstacles e.g. traffic lights to allow smooth flow of convoy

See you all bright and early and on time 12th March. Pls print out a copy of this post for your records and also RM8 for the stickers

 

[johnj]

my num is 0122290102..

 

[mizhan]

for a good time, please call..

my num is 0122290102..

 

[stanleycck]

See u guys on the highway......I am heading home this weekend......departing at 6am from Saujana........try going for your HH at Straits Quay.......they have a few German Pubs and Finnegans is there............safe trip and enjoy.

 

[stanleycck]

Watch out for Speed Traps on the Lim Chong Eu expressway........just after Tescos.

 

[stanleycck]

If u guys reach penang before lunch.......try the Nasi Melayu oppisite AB Penang......thats very good.

 

[rubes72]

Gentlemen.... Start your engines... well after a fantastic Roti chanai, with our bellies full we started out journey to seek out the route so that we may not get lost during the astual drive. Here are some photos
View attachment 18600Driver and co-pilot. Do not do this when you drive.

View attachment 18601Be careful when approching Gunung Tempurung. Lorries on the left move very slowly
View attachment 18602When Reach Ipoh Tol keep left to Penang, Right to Ipoh.

 

[rubes72]

View attachment 18603Ipoh Tunnel. Turn on lights, or right indicator
View attachment 18604some nice bends to test your road handling.... beware of speedtrap down hill
View attachment 18605Juru Toll, keep Left to use Smart Tag and Touch and Go.