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asitkde · 1st July 2007, 17:16

Hi Nimz, first congratulations on your "Sparky". Yesterday I took a test drive in one here in Kolkata. It looked really really cute and for a small car the ride quality was pretty good. I have one question. I found the clutch and the brake pedals too close to each other, so much so that I was pressing the clutch only from the left side so that I could have the space to have my right foot in place for the brake if needed. I probably have slightly wider feet, but my foot size is only no. 8 and I certainly do not have squarish feet. So I did not think the lack of space there was caused by the size of my feet.
As you know, we are in the market for a second car and my wife really liked the car, although for my liking, it's a bit too small. But unfortunately we had to reject it because of this, at least for the moment. Would you kindly let me know if this is an issue with your car?

Nimz · 1st July 2007, 22:03

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Originally Posted by akroy

Make a full tank...set the trip meter to zero, dive around for say 150-200km...then do a tankfull (probably autocut to autocut method and if possible from the same nozzle)...u will get ur FE...

Abhi

THanks abhi. Just put in a few litres today at the Shell pump. Maybe next time I'll fill the tank. I assume once the tank is full the pump would automatically stop (forgive my ignorance as I have never done a full tank fill)

@asitkde

Sir, Now that you mention it, I did find myself pressing the accelerator and the brake together sometimes.. I put that down to my own amateurishness.. But then I kinda watched out for it and today didnt commit that mistake. Maybe the sparky is making me get used to her idiosyncracies

.

Nimz

meenakshi · 1st July 2007, 23:12

Hitanshu,
I wouldnt agree with you. Its all about 1 litre engine on more than 14 gradient (slope over a distance) is not good. I have extensively tested Indigo gasoline for a fuel system integration in Nandi hills. Personally I felt a 1000 cc engine, You would make them work too much, A/c on or off doesn't matter as the ECU takes care of the same. May be I will try to explain you in details or add a technical article for the same. Let me try in 2 days! Its tough to convince people with out evidence! 1000 kms is not only for an engine run-in. Anything which could go wrong due to build quality, pre delivery inspection. you will be safe within the city limits. Another explanation on manufacturers front. Good and smart questions !

Jaggu · 2nd July 2007, 10:21

congratz and enjoy the new ride.

Nimz · 2nd July 2007, 11:25

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Originally Posted by meenakshi

Hitanshu,
I wouldnt agree with you. Its all about 1 litre engine on more than 14 gradient (slope over a distance) is not good. I have extensively tested Indigo gasoline for a fuel system integration in Nandi hills. Personally I felt a 1000 cc engine, You would make them work too much, A/c on or off doesn't matter as the ECU takes care of the same. May be I will try to explain you in details or add a technical article for the same. Let me try in 2 days! Its tough to convince people with out evidence! 1000 kms is not only for an engine run-in. Anything which could go wrong due to build quality, pre delivery inspection. you will be safe within the city limits. Another explanation on manufacturers front. Good and smart questions !

WOuld love to read your article on the same. Do write one soon.. In fact was planning on a trip to Nandi hills next weekend.. What you say is new to me.

benbsb29 · 2nd July 2007, 12:23

Nimz, congrats on your car, dude. Sparky really looks cute.

GeekSrik · 2nd July 2007, 14:02

congrats nimz, sorry this post is not earlier than this, had my gadgets screwed up due to electricity surges yesterday at home.

GTO · 2nd July 2007, 14:18

Nice thread and good choice. Congratulations on Sparky! I enjoyed driving the Chevy hatch and found it to be a fantastic allrounder in the segment.

esteem_lover · 2nd July 2007, 14:29

Congrats nimz on the spark.

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Originally Posted by benbsb29

Nimz, congrats on your car, dude. Sparky really looks cute.

Looks like mikey's got a GF now. LOL

Nimz · 2nd July 2007, 18:55

thanks Team..

Well maybe Mikey and Sparky can meet somewhere in Bangy..

And I see no other Spark owners on Bhp.. well in that case then my sparky becomes the real sparky!!

Nimz · 3rd July 2007, 16:02

If this would help...

Friends of mine who have a Santro dropped over late night to see Sparky.

He said - front leg space is better. Underthigh support is bad. Placement of horn is not nice. Rear leg space is nice. Love the shape of the car.

She said - Very Cute. No probs with horn as am used to M800. Lovely gear shifts. very smooth compared to our Santro.

Both Said - but for us its the Santro. :(

CrAzY dRiVeR · 3rd July 2007, 16:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nimz

If this would help...

Friends of mine who have a Santro dropped over late night to see Sparky.
He said - front leg space is better. Underthigh support is bad. Placement of horn is not nice. Rear leg space is nice. Love the shape of the car.
She said - Very Cute. No probs with horn as am used to M800. Lovely gear shifts. very smooth compared to our Santro.
Both Said - but for us its the Santro. :(

Dont care for that. Its your car. Not their's.

Seems this is your first car, isn't it? You have made a good decision!

OT: If i were to compare Santro and wagonR, i would ask a person who loves to drive, to go for the Santro. But for my family, i'd stick with wagonR (can't afford the bumpy of the Santro). Its just what suits your requirements and likings that matter!

benbsb29 · 3rd July 2007, 17:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by esteem_lover

Looks like mikey's got a GF now. LOL

Quote:

Well maybe Mikey and Sparky can meet somewhere in Bangy..

OFF-TOPIC :
I'm sure he would feel elated.
Nimz, that was 'in Bangy', almost thought 'and Bangy'.

Now, what if they have kids? Call it 'Mickey Mouse' ?

Nimz · 3rd July 2007, 18:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by benbsb29

OFF-TOPIC :
I'm sure he would feel elated.
Nimz, that was 'in Bangy', almost thought 'and Bangy'.

Now, what if they have kids? Call it 'Mickey Mouse' ?

TOTALLY OT:

@ ben ROTFL.. wouldnt wanta a Bangy.. Sparky is too young for all this

Nimz · 3rd July 2007, 18:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

Dont care for that. Its your car. Not their's.

Seems this is your first car, isn't it? You have made a good decision!

OT: If i were to compare Santro and wagonR, i would ask a person who loves to drive, to go for the Santro. But for my family, i'd stick with wagonR (can't afford the bumpy of the Santro). Its just what suits your requirements and likings that matter!

yup Crazy Driver. Fully agree and I would never dream of getting a Santro (thats totally personal and nothing to do with the car). Just put in their remarks in case someone wants to know how the Sparky is from a different perspective.

1st July 2007, 17:16	#16 (permalink)
asitkde Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kolkata (since Oct,1994) Posts: 28	clutch and brake pedals too close? Hi Nimz, first congratulations on your "Sparky". Yesterday I took a test drive in one here in Kolkata. It looked really really cute and for a small car the ride quality was pretty good. I have one question. I found the clutch and the brake pedals too close to each other, so much so that I was pressing the clutch only from the left side so that I could have the space to have my right foot in place for the brake if needed. I probably have slightly wider feet, but my foot size is only no. 8 and I certainly do not have squarish feet. So I did not think the lack of space there was caused by the size of my feet. As you know, we are in the market for a second car and my wife really liked the car, although for my liking, it's a bit too small. But unfortunately we had to reject it because of this, at least for the moment. Would you kindly let me know if this is an issue with your car?

2nd July 2007, 10:21	#19 (permalink)
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,895	congratz and enjoy the new ride. __________________ The strength to change what I can, the inability to accept what I can't, and the incapacity to tell the difference. -Calvin

2nd July 2007, 12:23	#21 (permalink)
benbsb29 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bans-galore Posts: 2,379 View My Garage	Nimz, congrats on your car, dude. Sparky really looks cute. __________________ "You can discover what your enemy fears most by observing the means he uses to frighten you." - Eric Hoffer

2nd July 2007, 14:02	#22 (permalink)
GeekSrik BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 871 View My Garage	congrats nimz, sorry this post is not earlier than this, had my gadgets screwed up due to electricity surges yesterday at home. __________________ blog.chowchowbath.com the Bengaluru blog

2nd July 2007, 14:18	#23 (permalink)
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 13,125 View My Garage	Nice thread and good choice. Congratulations on Sparky! I enjoyed driving the Chevy hatch and found it to be a fantastic allrounder in the segment. __________________ GTO Change the way you think, and watch the world change around you. Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.

1st July 2007, 23:12	#18 (permalink)
meenakshi Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 13	Hitanshu, I wouldnt agree with you. Its all about 1 litre engine on more than 14 gradient (slope over a distance) is not good. I have extensively tested Indigo gasoline for a fuel system integration in Nandi hills. Personally I felt a 1000 cc engine, You would make them work too much, A/c on or off doesn't matter as the ECU takes care of the same. May be I will try to explain you in details or add a technical article for the same. Let me try in 2 days! Its tough to convince people with out evidence! 1000 kms is not only for an engine run-in. Anything which could go wrong due to build quality, pre delivery inspection. you will be safe within the city limits. Another explanation on manufacturers front. Good and smart questions !

2nd July 2007, 18:55	#25 (permalink)
Nimz BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 363 View My Garage	thanks Team.. Well maybe Mikey and Sparky can meet somewhere in Bangy.. And I see no other Spark owners on Bhp.. well in that case then my sparky becomes the real sparky!!

3rd July 2007, 16:02	#26 (permalink)
Nimz BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 363 View My Garage	If this would help... Friends of mine who have a Santro dropped over late night to see Sparky. He said - front leg space is better. Underthigh support is bad. Placement of horn is not nice. Rear leg space is nice. Love the shape of the car. She said - Very Cute. No probs with horn as am used to M800. Lovely gear shifts. very smooth compared to our Santro. Both Said - but for us its the Santro. :(

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