Originally Posted by swami69
(Post 3534617)
But, someone banging the jeep from the side is an issue - I agree. Hope that does not happen. |
Originally Posted by DirtyDan
(Post 3534740)
Metal is no guarantee. Plywood is better than canvas. Life is full of risks, why get hung up on plywood when he is already driving a tippy 4x4 Thar CRDe and obviously has no good sense :)? |
Originally Posted by renegade
(Post 3534635)
Congratulations,have fun with it. |
Originally Posted by arun_m5
(Post 3534681)
For reasons I just cant fathom, you have sold a car on every indian petrol-head's 'affordable dream cars list' and bought yourself a vehicle which is, well, lets just say far from modern. I drove the Thar a while back and while I did like the feel of its back to basics design, with no particular creature comforts around and stuff like that, I cannot understand how / why you would sell a widely loved and revered car like the 1.6!! Fiesta to buy yourself this vehicle. Maybe its just me, but, if I had a 1.6 Fiesta, I'd have a hard time spending even a day away from the machine, I mean, a discreet exhaust, a simple tune perhaps would have made it a drivers dream. |
Originally Posted by no_boundaries
(Post 3534685)
Hi Swamy, Great Buy !! Red looks simply brilliant. You seem to live close to the OMR, from the 3M shop pictures. I live close by too. I'm toying with the idea of buying a Jeep. Would love to check out your Jeep. Wave if you spot a Hagrid look a like in a Black Polo GT. Jeep safe and try it in its habitat (Not the city) !!:thumbs up |
Originally Posted by yamaniac
(Post 3534687)
This is where the saying comes into play: "Its a Jeep thing you! You Wouldn't Understand". (Just Kidding Buddy) :) Once bitten by the Jeep bug its pretty hard to overcome. I always Would prefer my Jeep to my car, Yes! No comfort, Rattles Etc. But, The pleasure or driving and owning one has to be felt. Congrats on the buy Swami. Wishing you many happy miles. |
Originally Posted by DirtyDan
(Post 3534740)
Metal is no guarantee. Plywood is better than canvas. Life is full of risks, why get hung up on plywood when he is already driving a tippy 4x4 Thar CRDe and obviously has no good sense :)? |
Originally Posted by starter
(Post 3534769)
Dear Swami, I also hope that does not happen. Do think about replacing it with a metal one soon. I was trying a DIY(Do It Yourself) project with plywood sheets. Idea was to make a foldable platform that i could place on the existing side seats of my Gypsy and crash inside the car. While testing a draft version, the hinges screwed to the plywood gave away. It broke forming very sharp jagged edges and that is the reason behind my post. But you are right Ken. Metal is no guarantee and the Thar is tippy ;) Cheers, Deepak |
Originally Posted by swami69
(Post 3534822)
thanks renegade Hi DirtyDan, Tippy Thar - can you clarify this a bit more - do you mean, the Thar tips over at certain speeds or on cornering - There could be a possibility because of its height. But, has it happened on a regular highway drive at cautious speeds which you are aware off ?, please elaborate your comment so that I can be extra cautious. |
Originally Posted by tomraven99
(Post 3534870)
Congrats on your purchase. The arm rest idea is brilliant! I fixed mine to the handbrake lever bolts with L clamps. Quite wobbly and interferes with the gear lever. Will convert to your setup soon.:) . |
Originally Posted by Bump-Stop
(Post 3535026)
Dear Swami, heartiest congrats on your purchase, and hope she's giving you good service. By the way noticed one of the first things you did was to upgrade to a hella horn. Is the OEM horn on the thar not up to the task? |
Originally Posted by sudev
(Post 3535092)
Great ownership thread and DIY initiative. Thar with niggles is great fun if you can live with its a JEEP thing attitude. IMHO adding speakers at the top would further compromise seating at rear. |
Originally Posted by swami69
(Post 3534822)
You know something, the buyer of fiesta is going to hold on to that only for 2 years and he is going back to Noida - a Casual deal is already in place with him for a buy back when he let go that after a 2 year cushioning period for me and he has promised to maintain as I did :) |
Originally Posted by joe_antony
(Post 3535345)
Hi Swami, It takes loads of guts for such a move, congrats and enjoy your rides. On the plywood mod, on rainy days the plywood might absorb the moisture and show some wear like bend, have you considered this? |
Originally Posted by Wanderers
(Post 3535386)
Hi Swami, I would say you are gem of a JUGAAD. A specialist in making. clap: A RED Thar looks perfect. You can take your friends for a party or join the Himalayan Expedition Rally. Best of Both the world and at a affordable price too. Loved your DIY. thanks |
Originally Posted by mallumowgli
(Post 3535447)
Hats off to you, man. Brave decision, to follow your heart I initially thought that this is one crazy chap, but then I find that you are going to have your cake and eat it too!!! |
Originally Posted by al pacino
(Post 3535558)
Swami Excellent and straight from the heart review . Enjoyed reading every but of it . The PDI check list which you had posted on the official Thar review page is great and helpful too and gave a very good glimpse of how exhaustive ownership review was in making . Enjoy the unique , dashing and the mighty Thar to the fullest . Will follow this thread the same way as I follow all Thar ownership threads i.e with joy . Congratulations and wish you million happy miles with the Thar . |
Originally Posted by inuchadha
(Post 3535700)
Hey Swami, Very very interesting to hear your story... Thar as a Jeep certainly has mixed opinion and you have well captures the merits/demerits here... Just for updates. Enclosing some of the Hardtops I have come across for Thar in Sheet Metal done by Azad4x4 ensuring No water leakages or Rattling and tremendous durability. |
Originally Posted by RGK
(Post 3535747)
Wonderful Swami. Good and innovative customization. Happy and Safe motoring. For better seat cushions (front & rear), you can try in Koyas @ Coimbatore. Their foam always give a wonderful seating experience. Did you buy the noodle mats at GP road? PS: I saw a red Thar very recently (within one week) resembling yours in the T Nagar area. Hella's gave an executive look to Thar :-) |
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