[rameshnanda]

My bad. I didn't know you have ownership thread for your Thunderbird. Missed all these time.

Originally Posted by J.Ravi

I know the reason behind your query.

Yeh. I am driving to Bangalore next weekend for couple of personal works. We can catch up if possible.

Originally Posted by rameshnanda

We can catch up if possible.

You are welcome to visit us, Ramesh. I will give the detailed directions and co-ordinates when you arrive in Bangalore.

Cara Mia FIAT Linea's stock, factory-fitted battery is still fit as a fiddle even after almost 4 years. This I came to know when I tested with the car voltmeter that I bought from DX costing US$ 5 [307.13 paid through PayPal on 25 July 2013].





When the engine was off:



When the engine was idling:

[rhenius]

Originally Posted by J.Ravi

You are welcome to visit us, Ramesh. I will give the detailed directions and co-ordinates when you arrive in Bangalore.

I am driving into Bangalore for the next few days. If you are free would like to meet up with you. Do let me know if you can spare some time.
Cheers.
Madhu

Originally Posted by rhenius

Do let me know if you can spare some time.

Sure, rhenius . I will send a PM containing my contact details and coordinates.

Originally Posted by rhenius

If you are free would like to meet up with you.

I have sent a PM to you, rhenius. Please check.

[ku69rd]

Originally Posted by J.Ravi

Cara Mia This I came to know when I tested with the car voltmeter that I bought from DX costing US$ 5 [Attachment 1125150307.13 paid through PayPal on 25 July 2013].

That's a pretty handy tool as well Ravi Sir, can you please share the link if you do not mind or PM me? Does this work for only cars or does it work on your TB as well

Your car still appears spanking new. Post the Leh Capture what is next on the car's palate? Am sure a GQ would be an understatement

Originally Posted by ku69rd

can you please share the link

Here is the link: http://dx.com/p/led-display-cigarett...c-12-24v-68179

Does this work for only cars or does it work on your TB as well

Yes, wherever 12 V cigarette lighter socket is available. But, my Thunderbird 500 does not have it.

Your car still appears spanking new.

Thanks for the compliments, Mahesh.

Post the Leh Capture what is next on the car's palate? Am sure a GQ would be an understatement

In another coupla weeks, my Linea will leave for yet another Leh expedition subject to many conditions. Even in the worst case scenario, she will tour Dhauladhar Circuit of Himachal Pradesh [Dalhousie/Khajjiar/Chamba/McLeodganj/Dharamshala/Kangra valley].

The other day, we were fixing the embossed registration number plates on my friend's Toyoto Corolla Altis. While I was using my own Phillips screwdriver, he took out his Stanley multi-bit ratchet screwdriver from dashboard compartment and used it. I liked it very much and he recommended it too; so, yesterday, I rode on my Thunderbird 500 to KR Market area and bought it for 440 [30% discounted price] as against the MRP of 628. The new ratchet screwdriver fits in my Linea's dashboard compartment comfortably. From now on, I need not open the boot, and then, the tool bag, every time to get a screwdriver for small jobs.

[ku69rd]

Originally Posted by J.Ravi

In another coupla weeks, my Linea will leave for yet another Leh expedition subject to many conditions. Even in the worst case scenario, she will tour Dhauladhar Circuit of Himachal Pradesh [Dalhousie/Khajjiar/Chamba/McLeodganj/Dharamshala/Kangra valley].

Wow another sojourn, would it be you driving the car or by your son?

Regarding the screw driver is it robust built? Like you know if it can handle the extensive abuse that one puts it whilst working with two wheelers? It looks plasticky from the photos but am sure you will be the best judge.

Originally Posted by ku69rd

Wow another sojourn, would it be you driving the car or by your son?

Me, wife and Linea; I will be doing the driving part.

Regarding the screw driver is it robust built?

It looks sturdy, but I am yet to use it.

Today, my Linea had her wheel balancing and alignment done at the neighbourhood Good Year Wheel Care dealer after 10 k km/1 year, when she had new set of tyres at Chandigarh. I was shocked when I was shown a screw puncturing the rear left wheel; I didn't feel its presence as there was no loss of air pressure. I paid990 for wheel balancing & alignment and puncture repair. The cost per km works out to1.43 at 62,125 km.

We [self, wife and Linea] reached Ginger Hotels, Indore, safely and comfortably today at 4:30 PM. En route, we had a leisurely darshan at Sai Baba temple at Shirdi spending a coupla hours there this early morning.

[hemanth.anand]

Originally Posted by J.Ravi

We [self, wife and Linea] reached Ginger Hotels, Indore, safely and comfortably today at 4:30 PM. En route, we had a leisurely darshan at Sai Baba temple at Shirdi spending a coupla hours there this early morning.

All the very best. Have a wonderful 2nd anniversary journey.
It was the first Linea and now it will be the first Linea to do it twice.

Originally Posted by hemanth.anand

It was the first Linea and now it will be the first Linea to do it twice.

Thanks, hemanth.anand. But, I've changed the destination: I am not driving to Leh; I will be exploring new places like Dhauladhar circuit of Himachal Pradesh, Mussoorie/Dehradun in Uttarakhand and Bikaner and Mount Abu in Rajasthan.