Tata Sumo Victa GX Turbo: LTR @ 20000km EDIT: (Now done 30000km) - Page 2 - Team-BHP

ballkey · 19th May 2007, 08:33

Good review. Somehow, I like the plain-white taxi-cab Sumo more

The decals suck. If the decals are removed, it would look like a Jeep i think. The co-passenger comfort seems very tricky; can somebody even put their legs down there?

condor · 19th May 2007, 08:45

Ballkey, agree with you for most part. I find the decals on the GX to be good, & to some extent, the CX version. Not much to write about the decals on the LX & EX. Serve more like a model differentiator.

Co-driver comfort isnt that tricky, but would have helped to keep that area open to allow a full stretch.

SuMo · 21st May 2007, 14:03

Yes Condor those were the only adjustments I have done (so far !!) and I yes I agree there is a limitation to this vehicle on sharp turns. But safely managable. I want to have the circuit diagram of the EGR system on GX Turbo. Can u pls help. Basically I want to have the EGR valve shut at idling or when the engine is cold and I want that it should open only at speeds above 70 KMPL or when coolant temp is above 80 deg C or when the engine RPM is above 3000 ROM , Can u help ?

Godfather · 22nd May 2007, 04:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by condor

Next step: no shirt for long drives. Definitely a bandanna around my neck

Why ? The Dicor's power is more available that way - you would need to rev up to 4.5K to reach peak levels.

I am looking forward to seeing u in this getup.
also if the dicor had the 4.5Rpm range you have no idea what it could do..the turbo kicking in at 1750rpm and spooling all the way till 4...

Godfather

condor · 22nd May 2007, 22:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godfather

also if the dicor had the 4.5Rpm range you have no idea what it could do..the turbo kicking in at 1750rpm and spooling all the way till 4...

If power delivery continued in the current vein all the way up to 4K ? Drooooooll.....

Damn you Goddy, dont make me start thinking of a move - I have just about run her in.

Godfather · 22nd May 2007, 22:55

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Originally Posted by condor

Damn you Goddy, dont make me start thinking of a move - I have just about run her in.

Hehehehe.. wait till steer sees this post.
Anyway.. dont sell the Sumo..pick up the dicor also.. I am hearing and reading things about a new power box that has been released fot the Safari Dicor..
Claims to give 30 more Bhp.. That gets the count to a sweet 145 Bhp.
If things go good..and i get good reviews..you might see a more powerful monster truck smashing its way through the pesky traffic.

Godfather

condor · 22nd May 2007, 23:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godfather

Anyway.. dont sell the Sumo.. .. I am hearing and reading things about a new power box that has been released fot the Safari Dicor.. Claims to give 30 more Bhp..

I'd be happy with half that for the Sumo.

Wishes, wishes ...

theMAG · 22nd May 2007, 23:05

Condor,

I'd suggest wait for the Pete's dabba

Steeroid · 22nd May 2007, 23:10

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Originally Posted by theMAG

Condor,

I'd suggest wait for the Pete's dabba

Pete's dabba will never come because he picks up his stuff from PSI. They dont have Indian Cars to test their boxes on so Pete dear will not be able to sell us dabbas for our dabbas. See here: PSI Powerbox - Find your Diesel Vehicle and try to find Tata or Mahindra.

theMAG · 22nd May 2007, 23:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeroid

Pete's dabba will never come because he picks up his stuff from PSI. They dont have Indian Cars to test their boxes on so Pete dear will not be able to sell us dabbas for our dabbas.

Ok that demystifies the whole situation then. Condor and Godfather - boohoo

Godfather · 22nd May 2007, 23:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by theMAG

Ok that demystifies the whole situation then. Condor and Godfather - boohoo

U have no idea what plans are in progress do you..
Muhuhuhahahahahahaha

Godfather

Steeroid · 22nd May 2007, 23:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godfather

U have no idea what plans are in progress do you..
Muhuhuhahahahahahaha

Godfather

I guess the madman is making connectors for the Terracan box. I heard this like 2 years back - still no come.

Godfather · 22nd May 2007, 23:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeroid

I guess the madman is making connectors for the Terracan box. I heard this like 2 years back - still no come.

This is news to me.. How come he does not tell me all this.

Godfather

condor · 23rd May 2007, 07:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godfather

How come he does not tell me all this.

Did he give up ?

Last I checked the web-site, the only vehicles listed were Hyundai's and stuff.

condor · 7th June 2007, 07:23

Update: The TVS Lucas FIP's timing issues appear to have been resolved.

I had been going to Prerana @ Adugodi for my servicing, and in-between, mostly for FIP timing issues. I have about 7 service visits on record where they have checked the timing and then just reset it. Never ever tried to do anything beyond that. Finally moved to Concorde, who had the FIP re-calibrated and two checks later, looks like the FIP is holding its timing.

Another thing Prerana had done was to set my idling speed to about 75% of recommended values. The truck was giving me a decent mileage with this setting, and with this mileage I didnt suspect any problems. While the over-all FE has not increased, higher idling speed along with a re-calibrated FIP atleast means the engine is not under strain because of the wrong idling speed, and is yet behaving like it should

19th May 2007, 08:45	#17 (permalink)
condor Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 1,632 View My Garage	Ballkey, agree with you for most part. I find the decals on the GX to be good, & to some extent, the CX version. Not much to write about the decals on the LX & EX. Serve more like a model differentiator. Co-driver comfort isnt that tricky, but would have helped to keep that area open to allow a full stretch. __________________ Life is Analog. Digital is an approximation.

22nd May 2007, 23:05	#23 (permalink)
theMAG Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 3,546 View My Garage	Condor, I'd suggest wait for the Pete's dabba __________________ If you lose your temper, you’ve lost the argument

7th June 2007, 07:23	#30 (permalink)
condor Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 1,632 View My Garage	Update: The TVS Lucas FIP's timing issues appear to have been resolved. I had been going to Prerana @ Adugodi for my servicing, and in-between, mostly for FIP timing issues. I have about 7 service visits on record where they have checked the timing and then just reset it. Never ever tried to do anything beyond that. Finally moved to Concorde, who had the FIP re-calibrated and two checks later, looks like the FIP is holding its timing. Another thing Prerana had done was to set my idling speed to about 75% of recommended values. The truck was giving me a decent mileage with this setting, and with this mileage I didnt suspect any problems. While the over-all FE has not increased, higher idling speed along with a re-calibrated FIP atleast means the engine is not under strain because of the wrong idling speed, and is yet behaving like it should __________________ Life is Analog. Digital is an approximation.

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19th May 2007, 08:33	#16 (permalink)
ballkey BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 355	Good review. Somehow, I like the plain-white taxi-cab Sumo more The decals suck. If the decals are removed, it would look like a Jeep i think. The co-passenger comfort seems very tricky; can somebody even put their legs down there?

21st May 2007, 14:03	#18 (permalink)
SuMo Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 12	Yes Condor those were the only adjustments I have done (so far !!) and I yes I agree there is a limitation to this vehicle on sharp turns. But safely managable. I want to have the circuit diagram of the EGR system on GX Turbo. Can u pls help. Basically I want to have the EGR valve shut at idling or when the engine is cold and I want that it should open only at speeds above 70 KMPL or when coolant temp is above 80 deg C or when the engine RPM is above 3000 ROM , Can u help ?