Updates for BMWCM Official Drive/Visit to BMW Assembly Plant in Kulim

[Herbert]

Update - InformationWALKIE TALKIE FREQUENCYPRIMARY FREQUENCY 435.250 MHz BACKUP FREQUENCY450.175 MHz_________________________________________________________________Dear All Participants,This Official drive to visit BMW Assembly plant at Kulim is going to be a long drive and CM would suggest that you read the followings so as to have an enjoyable and safe trip. CHECK LIST BEFORE THE START OF JOURNEY.

• Check all fluids (radiator water, brake fluids, power steering fluid)
• Check ALL tyres’ pressure/conditions inclusive of spare tyre.
• Check Brake pads and disc.
• Check Engine Oil.
• Check all Emergency Tools are available – jack, pliers, screwdriver, wheel spanner, Emergency reflector, diagnostic tools.
• Check wiper blades and apply Rain-X (if possible)
• Fuel Up the car for the journey.
• Top-up the Touch N Go card (at least RM150 for the journey) and use Smart-Tag
• Bring a GPS or Navigation Device to assist in your journey.
• Bring a Walkie talkie and remember to fully charged it.
• Bring a Car charger for your hand phone.
• Bring a Camera or Handy cam to take photos and video shot of the trip.
• Bring some plastic bags for light rubbish or in case somebody throw up.
• Bring some light medication for sea sick, headache etc.
• Pack some water, hot coffee (or Livita/Red Bull) as light refreshment.
• Pack some light snack/ sweets in the event you are feeling hungry.
• Get a goodnights rest before the drive.

RULES AND REGULATION WHEN IN A CONVOY

• Do NOT overtake the LEAD car at any time unless he signals you to do so.
• OBEY the Marshall guidance and instruction at ALL time.
• Drive safely at all times and keep within the speed limit while on the highway.
• Wear seat belts at all time for drivers and passengers.
• Keep your headlight and fog “ON” during the convoy.
• Keep at least 2 car distances when following the car in front of you. This is to allow enough braking distance in case of heavy traffic.
• Do not speed and endanger other motorist and pedestrian when driving in town area.
• At traffic lights, use all the lanes and ensure you follow the Marshalls to clear the lights/obstacles.
• In the event of any emergency, switch on your hazard lights and slowly move to the emergency lane of the road.
• If you cannot keep up with the convoy, just signal “LEFT” to allow the car behind to overtake you. (Not to worry – the sweeper will keep you company).
• Use your walkie talkie to keep in touch with the latest development or change of route. Do not talk unnecessary when using the walkie talkie.
• In case of any deviation from the schedule route by participant, the participant shall inform the Marshall at the next possible opportunity via hand phone or walkie talkie.

Breakdown Procedures

• In the event of any emergency or break down of the car, the person affected shall switch on the hazard lights and slowly move to the emergency lane of the road.
• The convoy shall continue with only the sweeper staying behind to lend any assistance to the car that have problem. Marshall shall take over as the Sweeper for the convoy.
• Marshall shall inform the Lead car of the situation.
• Lead car shall proceed to the next R&R stop area. The convoy shall wait and regroup entire convoy with assistance of Marshalls.
• 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.
• Sweeper will proceed to destination once stranded car has a firm plan of action going forward

Roles of Lead, Sweeper and Marshall CarsLead Car - Set the pace for the convoy within the speed limit on the highway. The lead car shall keep constant contact with Sweeper and Marshalls to ensure convoy in keep in formation.Sweeper – The Sweeper shall ensure the convoy in keep in formation and shall inform the Lead car to speed up or slow down when the formation of the convoy is breaking up. The sweeper shall also provide assistance to any cars in the convoy in the event of car breakdown or emergency case.Marshall - The Marshall shall sweep back and forth in between the convoy groups. He shall ensure that the convoy formation is keep intact. The Marshall instructs and controls any car that is found to be driving too dangerously or recklessly.Designated Committee Members of the club will be the focal person/persons during the convoy. Please exercise some discipline for the Club during this long drive, with formal attire or suitable shirt and for safety reason, NO FLIP FLOP (Selipar Jepung). Thank you

 

[Herbert]

The Official drive convoy will be divided into 3 groups and CM would like to nominate the following OM as Lead cars, Sweepers and Marshalls. For safety reason, only experienced OM who has been to a few official drives are nominated. If you would like to volunteer, please inform the CM.


Group 1

Lead Car - _M_
Sweeper - B33mer
Marshall - Harisbimmer


Group 2

Lead Car - Syahmi
Sweeper - Beemerback
Marshall - Mtigo

Group 3

Lead Car - Maccasel
Sweeper - Soulfood
Marshall - Prez

 

[Herbert]

Dear All Participants,

Based on the previous visit to BMW Assembly plant at Kulim, all visitors (males, females including children) entering the said assembly plant, please be advised of the followings:-

1. For safety reasons, no slippers and sandals are allowed. You must wear proper shoes covering all the toes.

2. You must removed all rings, bangles, watches, belts and/or any object that may potentially scratches the paint work of the new cars inside the assembly lines.

3. No drinks and food are allowed into the assembly plant.

4. Do not stray away from your group and always follow the group leader assigned to each group.

5. Do not take any photographs inside the assembly plant.

6. Do not take any items/components from the assembly plant as souvenirs. There are many surveillance cameras installed. Remember, you are the Official member of BMW Club Malaysia.

7. At the end of the assembly plant tour, cool refreshments and some light snacks will be served followed by a short presentation by the BMW Assembly plant Kulim management.


Have a good and pleasant trip and remember to drive safe.


Cheers

 

[jarance]

Another thing.

Reverse parking at the designated car park.

 

[Herbert]

Dear All Participants,

Here is the itinerary for the Official drive to visit BMW Assembly plant Kulim.

5th July 2013


SHARP 07.00am

All participants to meet at Sg Buloh R & R (North bound). Registration, collect t-shirts & car stickers, sign letter of indemnity, hotel payment, safety briefing, grouping for convoy etc etc. Please arrived early to avoid delay in the departure.

09.00am - Stopover at Sg Perak R & R

11.00am - Lunch at Juru city. To our Muslim brothers & sisters, they can proceed to the nearby mosque for Friday prayer.

02.30pm - Arrive BMW assembly factory plant

6.00pm - Complete the tour

7.00pm - Arrive & check into Royal Hotel Penang

8.30pm - Dinner in Penang hosted by our BMWCM Penang Chapter

 

[Volvos525i]

Good evening all...
Full loads of spam right now...

 

[maccasel]

Safety & Security Remarks From the Plant Management:


1) Visitors are required to park at the designated parking area arranged by Inokom’s security and BMW Management.

2) No camera, wrist watch, metal jewelry into the plant. Belt buckle cover will be provided at security post.

3) Dress Code

a. Male – Casual, long pants, toe covered shoes, strictly no short pants allowed
b. Female – Casual, long pants/ blouse, toe covered shoes, strictly no skirt allowed


* Person who fails to follow the dress code requirements might not be able to join the plant tour and to be quarantined by Security at Inokom Main Lobby.

4) No camera / video camera allowed in the assembly plant.

5) Hand phone with camera is allowed, but no picture allowed to be taken.

6) To follow pedestrian walkway all the times.

7) Since no individual visitor pass will be provided, the participant is required to stay in the designated group.

8) In case of emergency (fire alarm), please follow group tour guide to assembly area.

9) Safety is number one. Mind your steps all the time.

 

[soulfood]

Tuan Prezz & CM,

Since this is considered as a long drive/journey, may i propose someone to be assigned as Chief Mechanic/Engineer...just for standby should there be any breakdown case...I reckon Bro Mtigo can do the job....hehehe...ampun mtigo....huhuhu

 

[Herbert]

Soulfood,

That is a very good suggestion and hopefully bro mtigo will accept the nomination as Chief mechanic/engineer. Likewise, CM would welcome any other participating OMs who are competent with car repairs to assist with any breakdowns.

 

[Irelan Mjg]

Dear All Participants,

Here is the itinerary for the Official drive to visit BMW Assembly plant Kulim.

5th July 2013


SHARP 07.00am

All participants to meet at Sg Buloh R & R (North bound). Registration, collect t-shirts & car stickers, sign letter of indemnity, hotel payment, safety briefing, grouping for convoy etc etc. Please arrived early to avoid delay in the departure.

09.00am - Stopover at Sg Perak R & R

11.00am - Lunch at Juru city. To our Muslim brothers & sisters, they can proceed to the nearby mosque for Friday prayer.

02.30pm - Arrive BMW assembly factory plant

6.00pm - Complete the tour

7.00pm - Arrive & check into Royal Hotel Penang

8.30pm - Dinner in Penang hosted by our BMWCM Penang Chapter

Good morning boss,

Noted the itinerary.
FYI, myself and David from Mjg shall depart from Mjg via Mjg-Jelapang-Ipoh expressway at 7am to meet the group by 0900hr at Sg Perak RnRStopover.
Your consideration appreciated for both of us from Mjg to register, collect t-shirts, sign letter of indemnity, briefing etc at Sg Perak RnR stopover.

Your comment or advice pls.

 

[slyder]

It would be a good practice for each vehicle to carry some spare necessary fluids especially for older models.
1) Engine oil
2) water h20
3) brake fluids.

Also for the newer models do all have the tyre pumps. If need to I know where to get good ones for 200.

 

[Herbert]

Good morning boss,

Noted the itinerary.
FYI, myself and David from Mjg shall depart from Mjg via Mjg-Jelapang-Ipoh expressway at 7am to meet the group by 0900hr at Sg Perak RnRStopover.
Your consideration appreciated for both of us from Mjg to register, collect t-shirts, sign letter of indemnity, briefing etc at Sg Perak RnR stopover.

Your comment or advice pls.

Noted that you & David will join the convoy at Sg Perak R & R. Please do collect the car stickers, t-shirts and etc from any our CMs accompanying the convoy.

 

[AmoiSky]

It would be a good practice for each vehicle to carry some spare necessary fluids especially for older models.
1) Engine oil
2) water h20
3) brake fluids.

Also for the newer models do all have the tyre pumps. If need to I know where to get good ones for 200.

I have extra expansion tank just in case. Will bring for the journey as well.. Only for e46 though..

 

[_M_]

CMs.. kindly provide the detail address and directions to the lunch location, mosque, plant, hotel & dinner pls.

For the benefit of participants like me who have never been to Kulim and unfamiliar with Penang.

Tq

 

[slyder]

CMs.. kindly provide the detail address and directions to the lunch location, mosque, plant, hotel & dinner pls.

For the benefit of participants like me who have never been to Kulim and unfamiliar with Penang.

Tq

It would be good to provide the GPS location or at least the name of the detours so we can plot and plan our routes. This is helpful for the lead cars.

 

[jarance]

CMs.. kindly provide the detail address and directions to the lunch location, mosque, plant, hotel & dinner pls.

For the benefit of participants like me who have never been to Kulim and unfamiliar with Penang.

Tq

here is the guide. hope the information is helpful.

http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/foru...MW-Kulim-Factory-2nd-Dec-2011&highlight=kulim

 

[Herbert]

MAPS

Meeting Point #1 - Sg Buloh R&R

Meeting point #2 - Sg Perak R&R

Meeting #3 - Juru Auto City, Prai

For our Muslim brothers who want to perform their Friday prayer,
here is a suggestion from BMW Assembly Plant.

 

[AmoiSky]

It is good for drivers to install Waze in their phones as well for latest traffic condition, roadblocks, camera positions, construction, accidents etc.. Most lorry drivers will update real time so it will be helpful for us to know all these info during the drive..

Those who have co-drivers could help update other via walkies..

My 2 sen

 

[Darren Chew]

Dear CMs,

Please be informed that Dixon Chan and my family will be stationed at Juru Autocity @ 11.00 am and join the convoy there for registration, collection of T-shirt etc. See you guys.

 

[aidilj]

Penang Chapter BMWCM will be at Juru autocity at 11.00am. We will be tuning to the drive frequency for that day. See you all, have a good drive.