Speedball Drive to Phuket

[PiedPiper]

Originally posted by The Necessary@Oct 9 2005, 03:17 PM
Hey, a couple of questions;

1. What's the fuel quality like in Thailand? I read somewhere that during the Satria GTi clubs' drive to Phuket, many of the GTis fell foul of low fuel quality.

2. What kinda condition are the roads in on the route up to Phuket?

3. If it's going to be a speed limited "rally" up to Phuket... it's going to be bloody boring now, isn't it?

4. What's the cost?

5. Can participants elect to stay in other hotel/resorts on Phuket?

Hello,

The answers are as your numbered questions...

1. Fuel quality is a fair bit lower than ours and therefore it is recommended for you to bring your own octane booster to fill.

2. Road conditions are ok for normal cars but the lowered and modified may find it a little bit harsh.

3. I need to remind you and everyone that this is NOT a rally, NOT a competition or anything of that sort. It is a social Inter-Car Club DRIVE cum convoy to Phuket. All to garner more interaction between club members.

Speed limit is as per standard convoy code of conduct. It may seem boring but then again, others do enjoy a nice relaxing drive. Short bursts of speed can be done but at own risk of saman.

4. It is RM2,000 per car! This includes two drivers!!! You must have two valid driver's license holding participants in the car at all times. Just in case you get bored and want to sleep. We will post the rules & regulations of the drive as soon as possible.

5. Yes, you can. But at your own cost and do remember, the fee you paid already includes the accomodation costs, activities and etc.

Hope that answers your questions.... If you have more, you can get in touch with either Tyke or me.

Thanks and regards.
-Pipa-

 

[Daredevil]

Imagine one hundred cars on a convoy going for short burst of speed. Hahahaha.....better not set world record for longest pile-up. Choi! Touch wood! But it's recommended to drive slow and enjoy the scenery. Wanna race, go track lah.....

 

[c-square]

the scenery on our highways are not picturesque.... sure bored to death, especially on long drives, but no so if use trunk roads

 

[tyke]

Originally posted by c-square@Oct 10 2005, 03:04 AM
the scenery on our highways are not picturesque.... sure bored to death, especially on long drives, but no so if use trunk roads

haiya.....drive wont really be long and boring as the convoy will be broken into a few packs to ease congestion and confusion,not to mention the boredome of being last in line if it is really a 100 car in a row convoy! :lazy:
also,whn in thailand we will be utilising certain 'B' roads.

DD,thanx as alwiz for your brief but well put explanations and advice.....
but i still expect u to join the drive!!! :nyehehe:

come lah!!!scared ah????huh?huh?huh?

rgds,
-brad-

 

[JoeYazid]

:nyehehe: :nyehehe:

After quite a long Q & A then what ....? Anybody going or not ?

YAzid

 

[kevster30]

Before I decide to participate, I would like to know the following:

1) Confirmed car clubs that are participating
2) Detailed itinerary and programme
3) What does the RM 2,000 cover? Is fuel, toll, food, etc covered with this fee
4) Any VIPs invited/confirmed?
5) What press will be attending?
6) Is insurance provided?
7) Is there breakdown assistance during the convoy?
8) Any police escorts?
9) How will immigration be handled?
10) Who are the confirmed sponsors?
11) What is the objective of this drive?
What are the benefits to the participants?

Sorry if I am asking many questions but I believe that these are very basic and pertinent details that would help club members here make an educated decision.

I for one am interested, but the details provided are very vague. RM2k is not peanuts, I would like the confidence that this event has all the neccessary standards of an international event before I decide. I am sure that a lot of members are interested but have trouble justifying/quantifying the value of this event.

Thank You.

 

[PiedPiper]

Originally posted by kevster30@Oct 12 2005, 11:51 AM
Before I decide to participate, I would like to know the following:

1) Confirmed car clubs that are participating
2) Detailed itinerary and programme
3) What does the RM 2,000 cover? Is fuel, toll, food, etc covered with this fee
4) Any VIPs invited/confirmed?
5) What press will be attending?
6) Is insurance provided?
7) Is there breakdown assistance during the convoy?
8) Any police escorts?
9) How will immigration be handled?
10) Who are the confirmed sponsors?
11) What is the objective of this drive?
What are the benefits to the participants?

Sorry if I am asking many questions but I believe that these are very basic and pertinent details that would help club members here make an educated decision.

I for one am interested, but the details provided are very vague. RM2k is not peanuts, I would like the confidence that this event has all the neccessary standards of an international event before I decide. I am sure that a lot of members are interested but have trouble justifying/quantifying the value of this event.

Thank You.

Alamak Kevster, u got a lot of questions huh? :blink: (you and I both know you know the answers...)

Gime me some time....

1) Confirmed car clubs that are participating
- At this moment there are GTi, Vsixers, WPC, Lotus, Subaru, Traction Circle, 2DC. One thing though, entry form belum keluar, how to bagi you answer... these are word of mouth confirmations... oh yes, BMW CLUB MALAYSIA....


2) Detailed itinerary and programme
nah engkau...
Tues, November 29th 2005 - KL – Hadyai
7.30 am Registration at Proton Centre of Excellence, Shah Alam
Speech by VIP
8.30 am Flag off for Bukit Kayu Hitam border escorted by marshals
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
2.00 pm Deadline to be at Changrun rest stop prior to border crossing
Proceed under police escort to JB Hotel, Hadyai
5.00 pm Estimated arrival at JB Hotel for overnight stay
DINNER FREE & EASY/ HOTEL DINNER ALSO AVAILABLE

Wed, November 30th 2005 - Hadyai – Phuket
7.00 am Up for breakfast at Hotel
8.30 am Depart for Phuket
LUNCH (LOCATION TBC)
4.30 pm Estimated Arrival at Ban Thai Hotel, Phuket
Check into Ban Thai Hotel, Phuket
7.00 pm Thai Dinner
FREE AND EASY

Thurs, December 1st 2005 - Ban Thai, Phuket
BREAKFAST PROVIDED BY HOTEL
10.00am Tele-match Competition begins
TELE-MATCH PARTICIPANTS GET PACKED LUNCH
7.30 pm Gala Dinner & Prize giving ceremony begins
DRIVEN’S SPECIAL ‘TT’ SESSION

Fri, December 2nd 2005 - Ban Thai, Phuket
BREAKFAST PROVIDED BY HOTEL
Free & Easy Day
Activities available upon request
- Snorkeling at Phi Phi Island (departure 9.00am back at hotel by 4.00pm)
- Go-Karting / Shooting Range upon request (not included in the cost)
DINNER FREE & EASY

Sat, December 3th 2005 - Phuket – Hadyai
7.00 am Up for breakfast at Hotel
8.30 am Depart for Hadyai
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN (Designated by Marshal)
4.30 pm Estimated Arrival at JB Hotel, Hadyai
Dinner Free & Easy

Sun, December 4th 2005 - Hadyai – KL
7.00 am Up for breakfast at Hotel
8.30 am Depart for border
10.00 am Estimated Arrival at border
Check through & say your goodbyes


3) What does the RM 2,000 cover?
Is fuel, toll (yes and no... confirmation on the way)
Food (partially as stated in the itinerary)
Accomodation (2 nights in Hadyai + 3 nights in Phuket)
Gala Dinner + Entertainment :yahoo:
Telematch
Event t-shirts
Headache by interested members


4) Any VIPs invited/confirmed?
Of cos. Invites have been sent out but confirmation have not been received from them and until then I shall remain silent on the matter


5) What press will be attending?
The press that we have invited lah.... Driven will be there!!
Traffic, CBT, Berita Harian, Hypertune... Got TV oso! B)


6) Is insurance provided?
- Only by your insurance company and what is covered by the Thai third party insurance. :getyourfactsright:


7) Is there breakdown assistance during the convoy?
- Yes there will be but participants are advised to throughly check to make sure cars are in order and to bring your own, battery water, coolant, spare engine oil, octane booster (important as their petrol not as 'good' as ours).

Just note that the Emergency Response Team is by proton and their expertise on our very temperamental cars may be limited. We are hooking up with AAM as well but as yet unconfirmed.

(Phuyo.... penat... kevster next time, call ya! then you type for everyone....)


8) Any police escorts?
- Yes. In M'sia not confirmed yet but in Thai yes.


9) How will immigration be handled?
- With a lot of patience. Like your questions....


10) Who are the confirmed sponsors?
- Check the Ad that was placed earlier.... kalau tak nampak, then pegi buat mata!


11) What is the objective of this drive?
- To have FUN
- To bring the 'kataks' (members) out of the 'tempurung' (own clubs)
- Get to know others
- Have a little holiday
:yahoo:


What are the benefits to the participants?
- To learn to appreciate other cars through the emphasis by the enthusiasts of the other clubs... and to spread BMW love to the world!
- To buat kawan
- To learn how to read a 'TULIP' (no, not the flower but the road guide)
- To get face in the papers
k:

That's it... now I want to retire....
:lazy:

But, if you guys are really as interested as Kevster to know all these details, just PM me for my number... or if you have supersonic eyesight, check the Ad for my number!!
chow

 

[kahar]

hey, anyone fr dis club game fer dis event? i don mind joinin in! cum holiday ... yeah ... im really in NEED of one!! i'll hevta check on my schedule fer dis.

pls contact me if any of u pals intend to go k .... it wld b nice to hev familiar faces goin together, tho im aware one of the main objectives of dis event among others is to break the ice between car clubs in msia ....

yeps, 2k sounds big, but actually if u include (fer 2 pax if im not wrong) the food, toll n fuel (subject to pipa's confirmation), lodgin, activities, logistics arrangements, plus freebies im sure etc etc etc, then perhaps its worth k .... tolong buat thorough calc sket fer me ppl.

rgds, B)
kahar abdullah

 

[Daredevil]

Hey Kahar, I tot you just came back from your honeymoon in Vienna? Need another holiday so soon?

 

[kahar]

Originally posted by Daredevil@Oct 13 2005, 12:16 AM
Hey Kahar, I tot you just came back from your honeymoon in Vienna? Need another holiday so soon?

wuznt a holz there .. conference .. n yknow how boring they can b rite! but i wld b lyin if i tell u all werk but no play there

rgds, B)
kahar abdullah

 

[kevster30]

Kahar......LET'S GO BRO!!!! KITA BOLEH MAKAN TOMYAM! MUUUUUAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

 

[AlexC]

I'm game, work schedule permitting.

Have also spread the word to MEOC - Evo club

 

[tyke]

hey guys....sorry for the long absence.
been real bz with all the planning et al....... :beaten:

anyway,SPEEDBALL is still on. oh yes it is VERY ON!!!! :nyehehe:

like pipa said,RM2k is based on a 2 pax per car entry....if u break it down,its only RM1k per person for a 6days 5 nights trip up to hatyai and phuket!hatyai is a 4 star hotel,phuket is a 5 star hotel!

all this includes:
accomodation at both hotels,
border passes,
thai 3rd party insurance,
fuel(TBC),
toll(TBC)
and loadsa FUN!!!

any other updates i will surely post here for y'all!

till thn,

come lah!scared ah?????(sorry zoggee,pinjam ur war cry a bit!)

 

[PiedPiper]

Hello guys,

Final call for those interested to participate in the Speedball Drive to Phuket. If you need the rule book & entry form, I have copies with me...just ask..

Its from 29 November - 4 December 2005... :yahoo:

Mari lah... Takut kah??? (zogee...I borrowed and translated... jangan mare yea) :wink: :wink:

 

[kevster30]

Due to work commitments, I will not be participating.......ENJOY!

 

[tyke]

Originally posted by kevster30@Nov 9 2005, 03:21 AM
Due to work commitments, I will not be participating.......ENJOY!

too bad dude.....
nvm,theres nxt years speedball to look forward to.... :nyehehe:

 

[jeffreyewe]

Phuket is a nice place, sceneries along the way is awesome!


Come on guys, good time to get away from the KL hussle and bussle.


k: k: k:

 

[DanPromote]

Wish I read it earlier but due to work commitments most probably can't make it but if u guys plan a similar road trip for this forum to Thailand in the future I'd love to join!

 

[rezzy3181]

what happen to this trip? no more story why? not moving ahhh.

 

[Redd]

the speedball crew are at phuket right now. about 20+ cars along with AROC's 30+ alfas. they moved the dates to coincide with the AROC phuket trip to make things more fun.

they shd all be back sometime this week. not sure if any bmwclub brethren went or not, tho.

redd