Fiat Palio 1.6 (Formula Red) First Service Update - Page 2 - Team-BHP

bottle · 16th December 2007, 23:40

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Originally Posted by guyonblackybx

Hey Bottle arn't our cars similer? There shouldnt be any difference right? Do you find you Stile's steering light as compared to Swift?

yes i think it was lighter than a swifts. wasnt really paying attention at that time while driving swift but will take a drive again and see. first time i drove the stile 1.6 i got a shock that there was so little feedback from the wheel

eclectix 1st · 17th December 2007, 07:40

A few people who TD my car had the same thing to say about the steering wheel. But from what I see its just a comparative thing. Its not an issue.

Particularly the Swift users will definitely have a say on this.

Dont Worry Be Happy

AirWind · 17th December 2007, 07:50

Simple, use a 3M double sided tape.

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Originally Posted by guyonblackybx

Hey guys, I am about get my permanent cars number plates. What I find is there is a provision for 2 screws for rear Number plate but nothing for front number plate. The guys doing my number plate said that they will drill into bumper. But I don't want that to be done. Pleas let me know what you guys(with Stile) have done to fix the front Number plate. Please help me Am getting it fixed by tomorrow.

Not sur if this topic has been discussed I have searched the forum but could not find a thread related to this topic.

Please help. Thanks in advance

eclectix 1st · 17th December 2007, 10:12

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Originally Posted by AirWind

Simple, use a 3M double sided tape.

When I was getting my plates fixed, even I dint want to get the holes drilled (by some shabby looking drill happy guy)

The guy from dealership told me that the GOVT says "it has to be a permanent fixture (meaning with a screw/bolt) & not by any synthetic glue or tape" !!!

Please enquire about the legalities before pasting / taping the number plates.

guyonblackybx · 17th December 2007, 21:28

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Originally Posted by hellspawn

isnt it the dealers job to give you the number plates and get them fixed.

Yeah its dealers job but for that I need to get the vehicle registered through them. I got my vehicle registerd by myself so its just the number plate that i need to get and felt thats aint big deal :P.

guyonblackybx · 17th December 2007, 21:30

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Originally Posted by bottle

could it be electric vs hydraulic ?

I feel that might be the reason

guyonblackybx · 17th December 2007, 21:34

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Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

I drive the WagonR. Its said to have one of the lightest steering set- up, which is a pleasure to drive in the city, reversing and stuff.

However, there is a negative side to all this. At highway speeds, the steering is too sensitive. For regular drivers like me, I'm used to it. However, if someone is driving a WagonR in the highway first time, they wont get confidence crossing lanes. Worse is the case with the i10.

Palio steering is tight, compared to the above, even the Swift. But considering the speeds the 1.6 is capable of, i think its a good feature.

Hmmm that does make sense.

guyonblackybx · 17th December 2007, 21:35

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Originally Posted by bottle

first time i drove the stile 1.6 i got a shock that there was so little feedback from the wheel

What exactly do you mean by feedback from wheel?

guyonblackybx · 17th December 2007, 21:38

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Originally Posted by eclectix 1st

The guy from dealership told me that the GOVT says "it has to be a permanent fixture (meaning with a screw/bolt) & not by any synthetic glue or tape" !!!

Yeah that true. I cam to know bout the same form the person who is fixing my cars number plate

Thanks for that.

amitg79 · 20th December 2007, 12:58

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Originally Posted by guyonblackybx

There were no serious issues. I had few queries
1. Steering being bit tight as compared to other power steerings.

Dont worry about that... the Palio's steering is a bit tighter than other cars, but you'll find that to be a boon on a fast twisty road....

But if you still feel its a problem, then you could go take a dummy test drive from another fiat dealer and check out the steering.

guyonblackybx · 20th December 2007, 15:28

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Originally Posted by amitg79

Dont worry about that... the Palio's steering is a bit tighter than other cars, but you'll find that to be a boon on a fast twisty road....

But if you still feel its a problem, then you could go take a dummy test drive from another fiat dealer and check out the steering.

Thanks Amit for confirming that.

sanjaymugur · 20th December 2007, 17:13

the only reason you feel the steering might be tight is because of air pressure in tyres , its absolutely mandatory for fiat cars to be driven with correct air pressures, 28 psi for single riding & for more than 3 its 30 psi, if tyre pressure is more you feel the steering is hard & on bad & bumpy roads it keeps slipping from your hand...

FIAT, always......

bottle · 21st December 2007, 12:32

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Originally Posted by guyonblackybx

What exactly do you mean by feedback from wheel?

well especially in non ps cars you get the feel of the road and tyres turning etc which is totally non exitant in my stile

bit disconcerting for some reason but am used to it now

Jaggu · 21st December 2007, 13:45

steering tight is ok i guess but that rear wheel drum sure looks rusted so better get it coated with black paint for aesthetics sake since you have alloys, otherwise it wont do any harm

guyonblackybx · 21st December 2007, 17:09

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Originally Posted by sanjaymugur

the only reason you feel the steering might be tight is because of air pressure in tyres , its absolutely mandatory for fiat cars to be driven with correct air pressures, 28 psi for single riding & for more than 3 its 30 psi, if tyre pressure is more you feel the steering is hard & on bad & bumpy roads it keeps slipping from your hand...

FIAT, always......

Shall check that out for sure and let you know.

17th December 2007, 07:40	#17 (permalink)
eclectix 1st BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 362 View My Garage	A few people who TD my car had the same thing to say about the steering wheel. But from what I see its just a comparative thing. Its not an issue. Particularly the Swift users will definitely have a say on this. Dont Worry Be Happy __________________ PALIO STILE 1.6 SPORT 2007 PULSAR 180 - 1st edition It's the thought, if any, that counts!

21st December 2007, 13:45	#29 (permalink)
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,892	steering tight is ok i guess but that rear wheel drum sure looks rusted so better get it coated with black paint for aesthetics sake since you have alloys, otherwise it wont do any harm __________________ The strength to change what I can, the inability to accept what I can't, and the incapacity to tell the difference. -Calvin

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20th December 2007, 17:13	#27 (permalink)
sanjaymugur BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 125	the only reason you feel the steering might be tight is because of air pressure in tyres , its absolutely mandatory for fiat cars to be driven with correct air pressures, 28 psi for single riding & for more than 3 its 30 psi, if tyre pressure is more you feel the steering is hard & on bad & bumpy roads it keeps slipping from your hand... FIAT, always......