Team-BHP http://www.team-bhp.com/forum en Wed, 16 May 2012 23:18:53 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilver/misc/rss.jpg Team-BHP http://www.team-bhp.com/forum Easy,Fun,Cheap Creative mods for 4x4 http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-technical/120657-easy-fun-cheap-creative-mods-4x4.html Wed, 16 May 2012 17:31:04 GMT I like to do cheap easy fun things to my Jeep and Gypsy, I have seen a lot of others doing this kind of simple and useful mods, lets put all of our ideas on one thread. We all know about Suspension, Crawlers,Lockers,winches and many other things, but how about the little things, that are just... I like to do cheap easy fun things to my Jeep and Gypsy, I have seen a lot of others doing this kind of simple and useful mods, lets put all of our ideas on one thread. We all know about Suspension, Crawlers,Lockers,winches and many other things, but how about the little things, that are just creative. Like a Led cabin light, a small magnet to hold your toll ticket,anything small creative custom.
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]]> 4x4 Technical swastikviji http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-technical/120657-easy-fun-cheap-creative-mods-4x4.html Indian origin Kalternborn handed stake in Sauber F1 http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/intl-motorsport/120656-indian-origin-kalternborn-handed-stake-sauber-f1.html Wed, 16 May 2012 16:43:07 GMT "Team principal and president of the board of directors Peter Sauber has transferred a third of the stake in the Sauber Group to CEO Monisha Kaltenborn. Sauber himself will retain the remaining two thirds.

“When BMW pulled out of Formula One in 2009, Monisha Kaltenborn was instrumental in the team’s survival and since then she has been doing outstanding work in her capacity as CEO,” he explained. “Transferring one third of the stake to her represents an important step for me in providing continuity.

“My desire is to ensure that the company continues to be led as I would want over the long term. Monisha Kaltenborn and my son Alex, who joined the company as Marketing Director in 2010 and has since also been a member of the Board of Management, both embrace this aim. It means we can offer our employees a positive outlook for the future.”

Kaltenborn added: “For me this step is a mark of the greatest possible trust, which I will do everything in my power to justify.”

The Austrian has been the team’s head of legal affairs since 1998 and has been a member of the board of management since 2001. She completed a law degree at the University of Vienna before graduating as a Master of Laws from the London School of Economics. Kaltenborn became the first woman to head up the business operation of an F1 team when she was promoted to CEO in 2010."


Source: F1.Com


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So besides Tony, Mallya and Roy, now a fourth person of Indian origin has a stake in an F1 team.



So there are more people of Indian origin involved in F1 than those from any North or South American nation(ownership wise). clap: ]]> D33-PAC http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/intl-motorsport/120656-indian-origin-kalternborn-handed-stake-sauber-f1.html HONDA launches entry level DREAM YUGA http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorbikes/120640-honda-launches-entry-level-dream-yuga.html Wed, 16 May 2012 11:35:32 GMT HONDA has launched it's cheapest bike worldwide in the form of the "DREAM YUGA". This 110 cc/8.5 BHP motorcycle is intended to take on the likes of the Splendor and priced at Rs 44642 ex showroom Delhi it is meant to propel Honda into the masses market.

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]]> Motorbikes neel385 http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorbikes/120640-honda-launches-entry-level-dream-yuga.html <![CDATA[Pete's 110 hp Punto]]> http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifications-accessories/120639-petes-110-hp-punto.html Wed, 16 May 2012 10:50:36 GMT Petes says “Rule every Road”. Can you. Read on The project was to develop a 100 HP Plus monster hatchback. The choice was diesel as it had to have economy and power into the same bunch. The object was it had to be good-looking, feature rich, unique, and distinct. Moreover it needed high speed... Petes says “Rule every Road”. Can you. Read on


The project was to develop a 100 HP Plus monster hatchback. The choice was diesel as it had to have economy and power into the same bunch. The object was it had to be good-looking, feature rich, unique, and distinct. Moreover it needed high speed dynamics and last by not the least it had to have a suspension that could handle all this. Well it’s like a gal looking for a groom who just wants everything. Can’t help it.

The cars shortlisted were.
1.Swift
2. Polo
3. I-20
4. Punto 90 Hp

Now first let’s move with the swift first. It had all that we need but it was too common and not very good in the breaking department. The uniqueness was not there as every other guy owns a swift. It has been in the market for a very long time.

Then comes the Polo. Well it looks hot well built, has the image but the 3 cylinder engine was not built for power and it was more on the economy.
The i-20. Well its loaded with features, has 90hp and moves like a rocket. High speed dynamics were not to my choice so it was ruled out.
Now finally came the Italian beauty. It was picked because it had uniqueness. (Very few dare to go for a fiat). It was chosen because of the heart was an MJD and 90 Hp of power, looked good, hi speed dynamics were the best and had all the features of a high end car. The negatives of the car compared to the others in the segment were that the car was too heavy and did not have an initial to move to 100.

Here comes Petes remap. Were you have power at your disposal.

Its been a month since i had remapped my 90 Hp to a 110 Hp monster. I had taken some time to post a review since i wanted to really test the car before i came up to conclusions. I waited for 25,000 Kms to break the codes of my Italian beauty. I wanted the engine to open up before it could take the extra horses. Breaking the codes and adding the extra boost to the current car is something which the racer boy in you looks out for. After games at NFS and Road rash its when you are powered with the nitro boost really gives you with the extra edge. Just to cover the opponents smoking them to dust. That was always missing in the Italiano 90. It had power but not at your fingertips. I needed to break the codes to suffice my Need for Speed. It came to an end with the launch of the Diesel Inside Remap from Petes Automotive. I was averse with the plug and play tuning boxes that prevailed in the market and when the original remap came i looked no further. I drove up to the Petes performance stall in cochin and added the nitro to my ride. It took some time for me as the car was scanned and the codes were sent to Uk and later the remap codes are sent back and that's how the process takes place. It was me waiting to get my hands on my car after the process. It took some testing and a couple of code changes as the Indian car had a different state of tune.

Finally i get my car after a wait of 4 days and intensive testing by Peter and Co. The initial response was like... WOW!!! I wait for the open road to feel the turbo kick in and woosssh....... I have become a bad boy once again.. You are driving a transformer edition of Fiat. The turbo really makes you feel rocking as there is tremendous power from the 2100-37000 RPM. I had felt this induction of torque only previously with my RD 350. The heaviness of the car had gone. It felt light and was ready to take off at the tap of a pedal and the engine lost its strained feeling. Initially its the same old punto with the sluggish 1st and 2nd gears. Shift gears and the power comes to you at your finger tips. The VGT fires to life at 2100 RPM and you are into new heights. The turbo addiction can make you addicted like cocaine. You can easily outdo a Vento, Verna and 1.6 Polo. I eat them for breakfast now. The suspension of the punto gives you tremendous confidence to push it to the limits. My car now begs for a suspension upgrade with Tarox brakes which i will be upgrading shortly. The Italian drives as if he has a shot of Red Bull.

Normally you can drive it just like a stock punto. It’s when you need power just shift gears and when your remap comes to play. That’s one thing that I really liked about the remap. The car is best felt at 70 kmph in 4th gear at 2500 RPM where you can really smoke your opponents to dust. Believe me it will transform your dreams to reality. Want to evoke the dark side of you.. go to Petes and he will deliver.

Now the question of the average Indian "Milege kithna hai"?... It depends on your driving style. On hard acceleration and racer boy antics it delivers 13.5 to 14.5. Rest the overall is 18.5 for me.

Overall i am a happy customer of the first 110 HP remapped Punto and i hope to see more on roads.

Now at last it’s the ITALIAN JOB which rules.................

Please note that this article is not written to promote speed or racing. It was just done with the object of extracting more from the stock MJD 90 to make it more drivable.
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]]> Nimish anthony http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifications-accessories/120639-petes-110-hp-punto.html <![CDATA[Jay Leno's got a Tata Nano!]]> http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/international-automotive-scene/120635-jay-lenos-got-tata-nano.html Wed, 16 May 2012 08:56:01 GMT World famous talk show host and car collector Jay Leno adds a new car to his world-class garage, our very own Tata Nano! :thumbs up

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Dressed in an ornate Shervani designed by Manav Gangwani (Pairing it with Adidas Sneakers – Just last night I posted about pairing sneakers with formal suits. Deja Vu!), Leno kept the affair absolutely Desi and even had dancers doing the Bollywood jhatkas and matkas as the NANO with Tri-Colour stripes rolled in to his garage. The man bowed down in front of the world’s cheapest car with a traditional Namaskar. Wah Leno Wah!!
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]]> The International Automotive Scene Scorcher http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/international-automotive-scene/120635-jay-lenos-got-tata-nano.html <![CDATA[Engine & Transmission removal - Porsche 911 Turbo]]> http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/super-cars-imports-india/120632-engine-transmission-removal-porsche-911-turbo.html Wed, 16 May 2012 07:55:15 GMT We would like to share a very unique car and a special job we just completed. A 997 911 turbo is rare but a manual trans 997 911 turbo very rare Car : Porsche 911 Turbo Transmission : Manual with Shortshifter Customer Request : Major service , check slight engine oil leakage We would like to share a very unique car and a special job we just completed.

A 997 911 turbo is rare but a manual trans 997 911 turbo very rare

Car : Porsche 911 Turbo

Transmission : Manual with Shortshifter

Customer Request : Major service , check slight engine oil leakage

Job Done : On inspection at our Racetech Center Hyderabad we diagnosed the oil leak due to a damaged crankshaft oil seal or from the oil cooler.
We got the Porsche 911 turbo engine and transmission out of the car , located the problem, replaced the parts with original Porsche parts.
On inspection a decision was taken to put in a new clutch assembly.

We changed the clutch assembly.

A major service was performed and all fluids and filters changed.
We have the original Porsche testers, all faults were erased and adaptations performed.

A test drive confirmed everything in order.

Total time taken : 2 days

It has been over 10 days and more than 200kms the customer confirmed everything working better than before.

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Engine removed : Porsche 911 turbo

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Transmission : The only Manual transmission 997 911 turbo in India that we know of

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Engine and Transmission back in the car, VTG turbocharges reduces turbo, lag one of the first for a Petrol engine car

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Leather adorned with Carbon Fibre , unbeatable combination

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]]> Racetech http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/super-cars-imports-india/120632-engine-transmission-removal-porsche-911-turbo.html <![CDATA[Delhi -> Dhanbad Route?]]> http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/route-travel-queries/120631-delhi-dhanbad-route.html Wed, 16 May 2012 07:54:28 GMT Hi, planning a Delhi Dhanbad road trip. From here I will travel another 150km to Deoghar, one of 12 Jyotirliingas. Date of departure is 27th May, my car is 2007 Wagon R (~57,000 kms on odo) and giving me company will be my wife and two daughters (9 & 2).

My questions are:

Can I take Taj Expressway till Agra? It's still not officially open.

Want to stay at Sarnath. What do I lose if I don't spend the night at Varanasi as almost everyone who have done this trip have opted for this celestial city.

What is the reasonable time to reach Sarnath/Varanasi if I stick to 80/90 and leave Delhi at 4.30?

What special planning required for 2 year old child?

Considering the heat any special preparation needed?

Thank you all and specifically to SSTraveller considering the fact that he has done 27 trips on this road and whose experiences I have eagerly devoured. ]]> Route / Travel Queries anandjha http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/route-travel-queries/120631-delhi-dhanbad-route.html Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI - Dealer asking for Engine REPLACEMENT : Expert Opinion Needed http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/technical-stuff/120629-skoda-fabia-1-4-tdi-dealer-asking-engine-replacement-expert-opinion-needed.html Wed, 16 May 2012 07:28:09 GMT I was talking to my good friend yesterday about cars. He has a Honda Civic and Skoda Fabia (Elegance 1.4 TDI previous model). I remember him mentioning many times “I can maintain Civic but surely not Skoda. They always make me wait for parts, parts are not reliable and costly etc”. Last week he... I was talking to my good friend yesterday about cars. He has a Honda Civic and Skoda Fabia (Elegance 1.4 TDI previous model). I remember him mentioning many times “I can maintain Civic but surely not Skoda. They always make me wait for parts, parts are not reliable and costly etc”. Last week he said “I need to buy a hatch back now since I have only Civic for travel” I asked “what happened to Skoda, I haven’t seen for many days” and there he starts the Skoda HORROR story. I am yet to get complete picture of what exactly is the problem with his car. But I am sure Skoda is trying to take him for ride. So I am writing a high level story here so that I can get some opinion from experts if such problem can happen in the car. At this point all I know is Skoda Fabia is unusable and lying in his garage. His son has more details but due to exams he is not reachable currently. I will try to get more information from him once his exams are over. So here goes the story. . . :Frustrati

It all started at 70K kms his timer belt of Fabia went kaput and had to be replaced. It was just 2.9 year old vehicle by then. After making him wait for 3 months they finally get it replaced and made him pay 56,530 rupees. They said car is out of 2 year warranty period and made him pay for the car. Even before that, he had problems while getting small parts like rear viper etc replaced. Just to get that small part repaired they said “sir parts not yet arrived, please come tomorrow” despite follow up with them multiple time. And since he had to come all the way 130 kms up and down to get that part replaced. So he had kept car at our house couple of times and took bus instead. First when I saw, I was so happy to see top end Skoda with sun roof parked in our house till I heard him telling “despite so many reminders they haven’t yet got this small part for car. I am really tired of these guys”.

This was couple of years back and then timer belt went kaput , he fixed it paying 56K. After that Skoda Fabia was running happily.

Fast Forward 2012 → Skoda Fabia is lying idle in his garage. Reason given by Skoda “ Timer belt is gone. Also engine chain is broken and some more parts are gone” So you need to replace the engine now. It will cost you between 4-5 Lakhs. Your car will be like new once you replace the engine. Sir why don’t you replace engine. This is horrible! I can’t imagine replacing engine of a car which has run for 3-4 years with 1 to 1.25 lakhs on ODO (I haven’t got exact odometer reading). Except engine the car is in very good condition and very neatly maintained. Used to give very good FE of 18 to 20kmpl for a liter of diesel. So my friend wrote letter to Skoda company with details. But no response from them. The dealership (TAFE ACCESS – Mangalore/Bangalore) talks only about “Engine replacement” and nothing else. So now my friend kind of thinking to get engine replaced since the car is in good condition.

I requested him to hold on and told about publishing this story online in auto-forum and get some expert opinion before replacing the engine. And obviously after hearing many Skoda horror stories though I don’t have complete picture of problem, I have strong feeling that Skoda is taking him for ride.


:deadhorse



Now since the details are not very clear let me ask experts here.

1. Under what conditions generally engine is replaced in the car? I mean what state of engine like crack in engine chamber , scratches in chamber etc etc
2. Any one has faced this problem before in Skoda Fabia? How much was cost of Timer belt replacement cost? Is it 56,000?
3. What is the life of timer belt of Skoda or any other timer belt in general?
4. What is the life of Engine chain? What makes it break? Wear and tear or poor quality
5. What is the cost of Engine replacement in general for small diesel cars ]]> Technical Stuff recshenoy http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/technical-stuff/120629-skoda-fabia-1-4-tdi-dealer-asking-engine-replacement-expert-opinion-needed.html Updated SsangYong Rexton! http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian-car-scene/120628-updated-ssangyong-rexton.html Wed, 16 May 2012 07:23:11 GMT Attachment 927924 (http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/indian-car-scene/927924-updated-ssangyong-rexton-1.jpeg) Attachment 927925 (http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/indian-car-scene/927925-updated-ssangyong-rexton-2.jpeg) ---Quote--- The Rexton is powered by a Mercedes-sourced 2.7-litre in-line five-cylinder DOHC engine that churns out a modest... Attachment 927924
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The Rexton is powered by a Mercedes-sourced 2.7-litre in-line five-cylinder DOHC engine that churns out a modest 165bhp. The updated Rexton will be unveiled at the upcoming Busan Motor show in Korea. Mahindra will launch the pre-facelift Rexton, also known as Rexton II (Codename: Y300) in India soon and it will be followed by this updated version.
Source : Updated SsangYong Rexton coming soon - News - Autocar India

I fail to understand why M&M wants to launch the old and outdated Rexton when the facelift is ready to be unveiled.

Another article : Mahindra’s Saangyong to showcase revamped Rexton SUV at the 2012 Busan Auto Show | IndianCarsBikes.in
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]]> The Indian Car Scene raj_5004 http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian-car-scene/120628-updated-ssangyong-rexton.html <![CDATA[Saffronart, an Indian online auction, sells '61 Pontiac Laurentian for 13.42 lakhs]]> http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/vintage-cars-classics-india/120621-saffronart-indian-online-auction-sells-61-pontiac-laurentian-13-42-lakhs.html Wed, 16 May 2012 03:52:51 GMT Attachment 927864

Saffronart, an Indian auction house for art and collectibles, successfully concluded its 24-Hour Online Auction with the sale of a vintage car.

The '61 Pontiac Laurentian sold for Rs. 13.42 lakh following competitive bidding between collectors. This Pontiac is a right-hand drive and powered by a 3.1 liter straight 6 cylinder engine, mated to a three-speed manual transmission. It's odometer reading is ~50,000 miles.

The bidding started at Rs. 7,79,590 and closed at a price of Rs. 13.42 lakhs. The car has been repainted and re-upholstered in the same colour scheme and style as when new. The electrical system is 12 volt, while the generator has been replaced with an alternator.

It has been reported that Mercedes India will soon list vintage Mercs for sale on Saffronart. Saffronart (Saffronart - the online resource for Modern and Contemporary Indian Art) is a platform for the sale of lifestyle goods; fine art, jewellery, prime property, rare carpets, watches and now, classic cars.

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Nitin's Photologue of the Monastery Escape

Starting June, Mahindra Adventure will start a series of events which can broadly be categorized as:

- Great Escapes
- Challenges
- Multi-Day Escapes

In addition to last year’s multi-day escapes, one can also experience the Tri- Nation Escape (Bhutan, India & Nepal- 14 days), Goa Escape (6 days) & Wildlife Escape (6 days) in Season 2.

Like in Season 1, those who do not own Mahindra vehicles can participate in these events, thanks to a fleet of vehicles available at an extra fee.

Also new is the concept of an all-India off-road championship in the form of an ‘Off-Roading Trophy’. Great Escape participants who opt for the Trophy will be judged and selected to participate in this ultimate off-road challenge.

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]]> 4x4 Excursions GTO http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-excursions/120620-mahindra-adventure-season-2-calendar-including-offroad-championship.html Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS in India http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/super-cars-imports-india/120612-porsche-911-carrera-4-gts-india.html Tue, 15 May 2012 17:01:16 GMT Most probably India's first Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS.

Specs:
  • 435hp
  • Manual Short Shifter :thumbs up

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]]> Scorcher http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/super-cars-imports-india/120612-porsche-911-carrera-4-gts-india.html Hello Team-BHP ! http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/introduce-yourself/120594-hello-team-bhp.html Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:23 GMT To all the passionate people about the Indian car scene, hello and thanks for admitting me to your forum. As many of us do, I was hooked to Team-BHP for many months, lapping up the wonderful reviews and travelogues before I decided to jump in and contribute myself. My name is Raghunandan, working... To all the passionate people about the Indian car scene, hello and thanks for admitting me to your forum. As many of us do, I was hooked to Team-BHP for many months, lapping up the wonderful reviews and travelogues before I decided to jump in and contribute myself.

My name is Raghunandan, working and living out of Bangalore. I am a travel and photography freak over the weekends, with Wildlife and Western Ghats taking the lion's share in the categories.

I'm a proud owner of two of the most well-known and celebrated icons in the Indian car scene. My first car is a 2000 Honda City 1.6 EXi, an old lady who still rules our roads with elegance that has been unsurpassed. She still runs and looks great !

My second car is a wild guy, my Tata Safari 2.2Dicor EX, a dream that was realized in 2011. He's a beast, as I call him, and I've clocked almost 15K kms on him within a year, taking him across asphat, mud, rocks and water alike...

Its great to be a part of this distinguished forum, and I look forward to contributing on ownership reviews and travelogues !

Thank You ]]> Introduce yourself raghunandanj http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/introduce-yourself/120594-hello-team-bhp.html YOUR reaction to the Sun Film Verdict? http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian-car-scene/120592-your-reaction-sun-film-verdict.html Tue, 15 May 2012 11:36:22 GMT Hi All Bhpian's,

We all have to abide by the law. This thread is not about if or not will you remove the films, we need to do what law wants us to do. This poll is to find out the majority course of action that people in the forum are taking. Have you already removed it? Do you intend to take it off yourself? Are you grounding you car and do a wait and watch?

I would like to know what is the most preferred option, the users of this forum are taking.

Mods: If this poll seems a sucker, feel free to toss it off! ]]> The Indian Car Scene man_and_machine http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian-car-scene/120592-your-reaction-sun-film-verdict.html GM Trax : Small SUV to be unveiled at Paris, launch in 140 countries http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/international-automotive-scene/120574-gm-trax-small-suv-unveiled-paris-launch-140-countries.html Tue, 15 May 2012 08:20:19 GMT Im wondering if this is GM's answer to Ford Ecosport?

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