Buying Safari - Need inputs - Page 4 - Team-BHP

m3_07 · 8th February 2008, 18:46

yes of course SIR. You gotta pay them up upfront to get your vehicle registered.

jkdas · 12th February 2008, 10:26

What are the color options with LX?

rajismine · 12th February 2008, 11:51

yes it is reasonable enough...

But please chk the vehicle once again and chk that registration papers have same engine and chasis details as the car that you have selected, has...

reachmash · 12th February 2008, 12:36

Trimming and Shaving the front bumpers and either cutting off the splash guard (the 1 inch or so protruded stuff) has to be trimmed off inorder to the Alloys and tires. however, please note this is only necessary if you are up-sizing the tires.

m3_07 · 12th February 2008, 23:11

@JK DAS - There are no differences in colour options accross lx, ex & vx

@reachmash - I finally found a friend who does confirm the trim...am not sure if you have done it in your car...but I had to do it in mine. I was not aware of trimming issues before the alloys were put. Once they were installed & I could not turn the wheels, my heart bled.

Well, I am still hoping to cover the "dirty mod job" with some decent finish.

jkdas · 12th February 2008, 23:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3_07

@JK DAS - There are no differences in colour options accross lx, ex & vx

@reachmash - I finally found a friend who does confirm the trim...am not sure if you have done it in your car...but I had to do it in mine. I was not aware of trimming issues before the alloys were put. Once they were installed & I could not turn the wheels, my heart bled.

Well, I am still hoping to cover the "dirty mod job" with some decent finish.

I doubt.I was told that you dont get Pearl White for LX. Can you confirm about this?

m3_07 · 12th February 2008, 23:30

I'm quoting what the sales guy at Manipal motors in Blr told me. I have a cycus grey LX truck.

hondadude · 12th February 2008, 23:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by reachmash

Trimming and Shaving the front bumpers and either cutting off the splash guard (the 1 inch or so protruded stuff) has to be trimmed off inorder to the Alloys and tires. however, please note this is only necessary if you are up-sizing the tires.

reachmash,

Is this necessary if one is keeping the original alloys and just upsizing the tyres ?

m3_07 · 12th February 2008, 23:36

Sir...i bught a 16" plati & retained the stock tyres. Damn thing bloated the tyres & I should say that it looks fantastic. I did not have to upsize the tyres for it to look "big"

Someone earlier quoted that there are even specs in alloys to be considered, which I was ignorant of.

suncity · 13th February 2008, 08:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkdas

I doubt.I was told that you dont get Pearl White for LX. Can you confirm about this?

It's true that one color is not available on LX. I forgot which one.

rajismine · 13th February 2008, 11:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by suncity

It's true that one color is not available on LX. I forgot which one.

It is Pearl White. It is not available in LX version

reachmash · 13th February 2008, 13:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3_07

@JK DAS - There are no differences in colour options accross lx, ex & vx

@reachmash - I finally found a friend who does confirm the trim...am not sure if you have done it in your car...but I had to do it in mine. I was not aware of trimming issues before the alloys were put. Once they were installed & I could not turn the wheels, my heart bled.

Well, I am still hoping to cover the "dirty mod job" with some decent finish.

Quote:

Originally Posted by hondadude

reachmash,

Is this necessary if one is keeping the original alloys and just upsizing the tyres ?

hi,

I think as long you go for upsizing, its inevitable that the trimming and shaving of front bumper, removal of mudflaps (fort only) and little trimming either through cutting / hammering a little amount of metal is necessary.

more details can be checked with thos who has first hand info

first hand info can be checked here http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/602400-post94.html (All about Tata Safari tyres) (All about Tata Safari tyres) also you can check with babureddy

to know more about Safari Tyres please check the link http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...i-tyres-7.html (All about Tata Safari tyres)

jkdas · 13th February 2008, 19:39

LX price to be up by 33k by next month.

Reason: Grande's on its way and hence ..grrrr.

Make your booking now

LLL · 13th February 2008, 22:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkdas

LX price to be up by 33k by next month.

Reason: Grande's on its way and hence ..grrrr.

Make your booking now

Will there be any additions to existing LX to justify the new price? Else a bad move IMHO.

Sumo does not have a family car image and if it doesnt find acceptance, then tatas will concede the price advantage that safari enjoys to M&M.

jkdas · 13th February 2008, 22:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by LLL

Will there be any additions to existing LX to justify the new price? Else a bad move IMHO.

Sumo does not have a family car image and if it doesnt find acceptance, then tatas will concede the price advantage that safari enjoys to M&M.

I doubt.

VX- LX is 1.5lac OTR. Pretty bad math. VX-LX = 1lac sounds ok

12th February 2008, 10:26	#47 (permalink)
jkdas Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapuram-Shertalla! Posts: 6,934 View My Garage	What are the color options with LX? __________________ Audio, video, disco Tat tvam asi

12th February 2008, 11:51	#48 (permalink)
rajismine BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: hyderabad Posts: 309 View My Garage	yes it is reasonable enough... But please chk the vehicle once again and chk that registration papers have same engine and chasis details as the car that you have selected, has... __________________ Rajeev Gupta TATA Safari Dicor 3.0 L

12th February 2008, 12:36	#49 (permalink)
reachmash BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 102	Trimming and Shaving the front bumpers and either cutting off the splash guard (the 1 inch or so protruded stuff) has to be trimmed off inorder to the Alloys and tires. however, please note this is only necessary if you are up-sizing the tires. __________________ Safari Dicor 3.0 EX 2007 Ford Ikon ELX 2000 Yamaha RX 135 2000 Yamaha RX 100 1988 (Sold) Yamaha RX 100 1990 (Sold)

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jkdas Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapuram-Shertalla! Posts: 6,934 View My Garage	LX price to be up by 33k by next month. Reason: Grande's on its way and hence ..grrrr. Make your booking now __________________ Audio, video, disco Tat tvam asi

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8th February 2008, 18:46	#46 (permalink)
m3_07 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 144	yes of course SIR. You gotta pay them up upfront to get your vehicle registered.

12th February 2008, 23:11	#50 (permalink)
m3_07 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 144	@JK DAS - There are no differences in colour options accross lx, ex & vx @reachmash - I finally found a friend who does confirm the trim...am not sure if you have done it in your car...but I had to do it in mine. I was not aware of trimming issues before the alloys were put. Once they were installed & I could not turn the wheels, my heart bled. Well, I am still hoping to cover the "dirty mod job" with some decent finish.

12th February 2008, 23:30	#52 (permalink)
m3_07 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 144	I'm quoting what the sales guy at Manipal motors in Blr told me. I have a cycus grey LX truck.

12th February 2008, 23:36	#54 (permalink)
m3_07 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 144	Sir...i bught a 16" plati & retained the stock tyres. Damn thing bloated the tyres & I should say that it looks fantastic. I did not have to upsize the tyres for it to look "big" Someone earlier quoted that there are even specs in alloys to be considered, which I was ignorant of.