The most practical & best looking Hardtop - Mahindra Thar

Tha'Red · 21st October 2013, 12:11

I have not faced this issue so far, with HHT. It's been in use for over a year. I have slight water leakage at one fastener point between the top and rear panel. Please ensure you use enough and more silicone gel while installing.

samwagon · 21st October 2013, 15:58

Well, my vote is for the Hyderabad Short for the simple reason that it resembles the stock soft top look the most. Personally, i rather keep my soft top because of the follwoing reasons:-
(a) I stay in a pretty secure area so vehicle and belongings safety is not too much of a concern
(b) Traditionally,I associate jeeps with only soft tops,since i grew up in MP. generally also, at least in India jeeps have always been soft tops.
(c) The option of removing the top for that wind in the hair experience is always there.

desertfox · 21st October 2013, 16:21

Thar Canopy is not easy to remove and install. The problem begins here. Plus the Chik Chik Chik. It is even more difficult because of the felt board in the front section.

This the reason Hard top becomes essential and I guess it will improve the AC performance in the very hot Delhi summer months.

Ksingh544 · 31st October 2013, 10:26

hi everyone, I wanted to check if anyone had installed the hardtop being done by Azad 4x4 in Delhi. (http://www.azad4x4.com/)
In case anyone has an idea of their products, please do provide your thoughts and feedback on the same.

I will probably be visiting them soon to check out their demo vehicle, will post pictures

cheers

Kundan

Thar4x4 · 31st October 2013, 23:32

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Originally Posted by Ksingh544

hi everyone, I wanted to check if anyone had installed the hardtop being done by Azad 4x4 in Delhi. (http://www.azad4x4.com/) In case anyone has an idea of their products, please do provide your thoughts and feedback on the same. I will probably be visiting them soon to check out their demo vehicle, will post pictures cheers Kundan

This HT design looks similar to Bimbra 4x4 who have fitted lots of Thar HT in North. Also he supplies to other companies as well who again sell with their branding.

So better to check with Bimbra first.

Avigo71 · 2nd November 2013, 01:58

Hi, I'm new to team bhp. Just bought a new White Thar Crde. I looked at many hard top options and finally decided to go for the Mahindra Customisation original Hard top. I have realised that most other hard tops have a leakage problem. The other big advantage of the Mahindra Customisation's HT is that it has one single back door which makes life very easy.

Thar4x4 · 2nd November 2013, 08:12

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Originally Posted by Avigo71

Hi, I'm new to team bhp. Just bought a new White Thar Crde. I looked at many hard top options and finally decided to go for the Mahindra Customisation original Hard top. I have realised that most other hard tops have a leakage problem. The other big advantage of the Mahindra Customisation's HT is that it has one single back door which makes life very easy.

Hi,
I am trying to get quote from them for long now however there is no response from them. Can you please share the details with price if you don't mind.

cpbopanna · 2nd November 2013, 08:48

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Originally Posted by Thar4x4

Hi,
I am trying to get quote from them for long now however there is no response from them. Can you please share the details with price if you don't mind.

An old quote I have is close to INR 2 Lakhs!

Thar4x4 · 2nd November 2013, 09:11

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Originally Posted by cpbopanna

An old quote I have is close to INR 2 Lakhs!

OMG INR 2 L. If my budget is INT 2L I will better go with Italian for sure.

Avigo71 · 2nd November 2013, 09:13

They were shut for renovation for a long time and have just reopened. The person to contact is Mr. Rohit Shivpuri 9867643885 & mail is SHIVPURI.ROHIT@mahindra.com

The estimate given to me is about 1 lac.

Thar4x4 · 2nd November 2013, 10:37

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Originally Posted by Avigo71

They were shut for renovation for a long time and have just reopened. The person to contact is Mr. Rohit Shivpuri 9867643885 & mail is SHIVPURI.ROHIT@mahindra.com The estimate given to me is about 1 lac.

True, I got same response about close of business because of renovation.

Do you have brake up for 1 L, like how much for actual HT and how much for lights, upholstery if that is included in package. The blue Thar I saw at Lovava GE have lots of things on that HT and I am interested only in HT.

Avigo71 · 2nd November 2013, 11:21

That is correct. There are too many fibre parts all around. I am only taking the HT. That's it. Not even the rear lights. I will be keeping the original Thar rear cluster as it is. So the quote given is only for the HT.

Thar4x4 · 2nd November 2013, 13:46

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Originally Posted by Avigo71

That is correct. There are too many fibre parts all around. I am only taking the HT. That's it. Not even the rear lights. I will be keeping the original Thar rear cluster as it is. So the quote given is only for the HT.

Ok thanks a lot for details. Looks like I have to keep this HT out of my list. :(

Have you compared other available options with this HT? If yes what things made your mind to go for this.

Sorry bro I am asking lots of questions but believe me I am waiting for nice looking, reliable and budget HT for more than a year.

Avigo71 · 2nd November 2013, 15:22

There were tleakage complaints for all other options. I saw the blue Thar at the Mahindra academy in the thickest of rains and there was absolutely no leakage. Also the single door at the back is very useful. All other options have complicated 2 door situations which are very difficult to operate from the inside. And finally it's Mahindra who are doing it so expect their dynamics & detailing to be more accurate than a third party.

TuxDiesel · 3rd November 2013, 11:23

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Originally Posted by Avigo71

There were tleakage complaints for all other options. I saw the blue Thar at the Mahindra academy in the thickest of rains and there was absolutely no leakage. Also the single door at the back is very useful. All other options have complicated 2 door situations which are very difficult to operate from the inside. And finally it's Mahindra who are doing it so expect their dynamics & detailing to be more accurate than a third party.

Any pictures of this available ?

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21st October 2013, 12:11	#61
Tha'Red BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 84 Thanked: 39 Times	I have not faced this issue so far, with HHT. It's been in use for over a year. I have slight water leakage at one fastener point between the top and rear panel. Please ensure you use enough and more silicone gel while installing.
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21st October 2013, 15:58	#62
samwagon BHPian Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Delhi Posts: 105 Thanked: 159 Times View My Garage	Re: The most practical & best looking Hardtop - Mahindra Thar Well, my vote is for the Hyderabad Short for the simple reason that it resembles the stock soft top look the most. Personally, i rather keep my soft top because of the follwoing reasons:- (a) I stay in a pretty secure area so vehicle and belongings safety is not too much of a concern (b) Traditionally,I associate jeeps with only soft tops,since i grew up in MP. generally also, at least in India jeeps have always been soft tops. (c) The option of removing the top for that wind in the hair experience is always there.
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21st October 2013, 16:21	#63
desertfox Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurgaon, Delhi NCR Posts: 1,270 Thanked: 648 Times	Re: The most practical & best looking Hardtop - Mahindra Thar Thar Canopy is not easy to remove and install. The problem begins here. Plus the Chik Chik Chik. It is even more difficult because of the felt board in the front section. This the reason Hard top becomes essential and I guess it will improve the AC performance in the very hot Delhi summer months.
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31st October 2013, 10:26	#64
Ksingh544 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delhi, Jammu Posts: 230 Thanked: 486 Times	Re: The most practical & best looking Hardtop - Mahindra Thar hi everyone, I wanted to check if anyone had installed the hardtop being done by Azad 4x4 in Delhi. (http://www.azad4x4.com/) In case anyone has an idea of their products, please do provide your thoughts and feedback on the same. I will probably be visiting them soon to check out their demo vehicle, will post pictures cheers Kundan
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2nd November 2013, 01:58	#66
Avigo71 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Mumbai Posts: 45 Thanked: 36 Times	Hi, I'm new to team bhp. Just bought a new White Thar Crde. I looked at many hard top options and finally decided to go for the Mahindra Customisation original Hard top. I have realised that most other hard tops have a leakage problem. The other big advantage of the Mahindra Customisation's HT is that it has one single back door which makes life very easy.
	() Thanks

2nd November 2013, 09:13	#70
Avigo71 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Mumbai Posts: 45 Thanked: 36 Times	They were shut for renovation for a long time and have just reopened. The person to contact is Mr. Rohit Shivpuri 9867643885 & mail is SHIVPURI.ROHIT@mahindra.com The estimate given to me is about 1 lac. Last edited by benbsb29 : 2nd November 2013 at 10:15. Reason: Merging back-to-back posts.
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2nd November 2013, 11:21	#72
Avigo71 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Mumbai Posts: 45 Thanked: 36 Times	That is correct. There are too many fibre parts all around. I am only taking the HT. That's it. Not even the rear lights. I will be keeping the original Thar rear cluster as it is. So the quote given is only for the HT.
	() Thanks

2nd November 2013, 15:22	#74
Avigo71 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Mumbai Posts: 45 Thanked: 36 Times	There were tleakage complaints for all other options. I saw the blue Thar at the Mahindra academy in the thickest of rains and there was absolutely no leakage. Also the single door at the back is very useful. All other options have complicated 2 door situations which are very difficult to operate from the inside. And finally it's Mahindra who are doing it so expect their dynamics & detailing to be more accurate than a third party.
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