The Blue Machine- A 540 converted into my dream machine..

DesertKing · 20th January 2009, 18:44

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Originally Posted by khan_sultan

Wow. Now that's quite a statement -- couldn't understand it completely. 'Jeep is a true off-roader' and at same time saying that 'not that the Gypsy is not'..

Randeep, what in your opinion are some of the qualities in a 'true' off-roader?

Now, let's discuss this till the cows come home.

We all are grown enought and we will not start a discussion Gypsy Vs Jeep. I am the one who has great respect for both these vehicles. I have already seen a Jeep in action (offcourse mine only) and going to see some more than 35 Gypsy's in action is Desert Storm 2009 for all full lenth 5 days (18th to 22nd Feb).

prmd_cochin · 20th January 2009, 19:10

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Originally Posted by vishwaschettri

@ Desert King - In the video you seem to be doing some good speed on broken off road track. I can never do that kind of speed on dirt track. Always scared of breaking something or other.
I mean breaking something from my body not jeep's

The dam thing has such harsh ride. I'll soon be upgrading to tempo traveler shockers, read arka and few other say they are much better. Will update once done.

cheers
vishwas

Hey thats a good solution. Does that better the rear ride? What about handling? Cost? Im currently re working my rear suspesions et up, if you could answer me?

vishwaschettri · 20th January 2009, 21:01

@ prmd_cochin
Let's say in terms of cost it will cost more than double the jeep shockers. The mm550 shocker by Gabriel retails for some 380 odd bucks. Tempo traveler shockers by Gabriel cost somewhere around 800.
In terms of ride and handling what I have read on this forum is that both should improve. Personally I have extensively traveled in a tempo traveler on broken/bad/no roads in MP and have been impressed by it's ride quality. Don't have any first hand experience of how it performs on 550.
The spare shop din't had four in stock so it will have to wait for some time.

Is there any other shop in Delhi for tempo spares apart from one near Jhandewalan?

cheers
vishwas

prmd_cochin · 20th January 2009, 21:39

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Originally Posted by vishwaschettri

@ prmd_cochin
Let's say in terms of cost it will cost more than double the jeep shockers. The mm550 shocker by Gabriel retails for some 380 odd bucks. Tempo traveler shockers by Gabriel cost somewhere around 800.
In terms of ride and handling what I have read on this forum is that both should improve. Personally I have extensively traveled in a tempo traveler on broken/bad/no roads in MP and have been impressed by it's ride quality. Don't have any first hand experience of how it performs on 550.
The spare shop din't had four in stock so it will have to wait for some time.

Is there any other shop in Delhi for tempo spares apart from one near Jhandewalan?

cheers
vishwas

If i can get temp traveller comfort i dont mind spending. Wiser move would be to wait and look for your experience.

harjeev · 20th January 2009, 21:46

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Originally Posted by vishwaschettri

Is there any other shop in Delhi for tempo spares apart from one near Jhandewalan?

cheers
vishwas

Try Kashmiri Gate market. You are bound to get there anything that you want and at cheaper prices

khan_sultan · 21st January 2009, 11:33

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Originally Posted by khan_sultan

Wow. ...

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PS: Randeep, just some humor sir. nothing else.

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Originally Posted by randeep04

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As I had also mentioned "..well I suggest you keep theJeep as it is a true offroader not that the Gypsy is not. ...."

This was said in context to "Rallying", no pun intended. Its just that in Rally's one needs to get a good Gypsy and put a lot of money in it too.
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Originally Posted by DesertKing

We all are grown enought and we will not start a discussion Gypsy Vs Jeep. I am the one who has great respect for both these vehicles. ....

Hey folks, don't take it seriously guys. As I mentioned, it was meant in a lighter note. At times you need some humor else even wonderful things like 4x4 talk can become boring

headers · 21st January 2009, 12:59

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Originally Posted by khan_sultan

wonderful things like 4x4 talk can become boring

Yeah I agree, GYPSY is BETTER than a JEEP and theres no 2 ways about it. It was designed later and performs better. Our man KS is living proof for that!

Well hope this is enough spice to get started guys!

Parm · 21st January 2009, 15:09

i always wanted a gypsy over jeep, for many reasons like petrol engine, better fit and finish than jeep, etc.

but gypsy doesnt make you feel like owning a jeep! gypsy is no where close to jeep when it comes to owning a icon!

so its the JEEP for me even it come in the shape of MM 540/550.

"its a JEEP thing...you wont understand"

cheers:

Kandisa · 21st January 2009, 16:54

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Originally Posted by Parm

...but gypsy doesnt make you feel like owning a jeep! gypsy is no where close to jeep when it comes to owning a icon!...

Waiting to see the comments from the 'sultan' on this in full 'swing' very soon

DesertKing · 21st January 2009, 17:49

I have become pendulam between Jeep and Gypsy.

Both has their own characterstics and both can beat each other in different situations. Pls make it clear that Jeep is Jeep and Jeepsi (Jeep si or Jeep jaisi) is Jeepsi.... errr... I meant Gypsy actually..

Salikt · 21st January 2009, 18:21

Hi DK,

Your Blue Machine thread will be diverted into a debate forum sooooon

. I think better to open a new thread with the subject line 'Jeep Vs Jypsi'.

Any way I stand for jeep (atleast for its classic look)

sali

Parm · 21st January 2009, 20:04

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Originally Posted by Salikt

Hi DK,

Your Blue Machine thread will be diverted into a debate forum sooooon

. I think better to open a new thread with the subject line 'Jeep Vs Jypsi'.

Any way I stand for jeep (atleast for its classic look)

sali

thats what i mean....the classic heritage the JEEP has cant even be compared to any other vehicle or jeepsi!

headers · 21st January 2009, 23:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parm

"its a JEEP thing...you wont understand"

cheers:

I hope you understand SIR!

Quote:

Originally Posted by DesertKing

I have become pendulam between Jeep and Gypsy.

Both has their own characterstics and both can beat each other in different situations. Pls make it clear that Jeep is Jeep and Jeepsi (Jeep si or Jeep

You are not the only one DK, many of us are mad enough to own a Jeep and a Gypsy..

And there is this true blue jeeper who doesnt accept anything other than a Cj3B petrol as a jeep! Definitely not a 540 diesel as a jeep!

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Originally Posted by Parm

thats what i mean....the classic heritage the JEEP has cant even be compared to any other vehicle or jeepsi!

Thanks Parm, Am i glad I got you started

DesertKing · 22nd January 2009, 08:07

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Originally Posted by Parm

thats what i mean....the classic heritage the JEEP has cant even be compared to any other vehicle or jeepsi!

Since we are not in the forum of vintage cars, I will not prefere giving more marks to Jeep just because it has some rich history / classic heritage look

.

We should only discuss about the things this forum is made for (4x4 and offroad thing) cheers:.

Continue please....

randeep04 · 22nd January 2009, 10:22

Parm,

Good going brother, nice jeep blast from the past. Had not seen some of the ad's.
Thanks for sharing.

Cheers !!!!!!!!!

20th January 2009, 21:01	#93
vishwaschettri BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 338 Thanked: 438 Times	@ prmd_cochin Let's say in terms of cost it will cost more than double the jeep shockers. The mm550 shocker by Gabriel retails for some 380 odd bucks. Tempo traveler shockers by Gabriel cost somewhere around 800. In terms of ride and handling what I have read on this forum is that both should improve. Personally I have extensively traveled in a tempo traveler on broken/bad/no roads in MP and have been impressed by it's ride quality. Don't have any first hand experience of how it performs on 550. The spare shop din't had four in stock so it will have to wait for some time. Is there any other shop in Delhi for tempo spares apart from one near Jhandewalan? cheers vishwas
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21st January 2009, 15:09	#98
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 890 Times	i always wanted a gypsy over jeep, for many reasons like petrol engine, better fit and finish than jeep, etc. but gypsy doesnt make you feel like owning a jeep! gypsy is no where close to jeep when it comes to owning a icon! so its the JEEP for me even it come in the shape of MM 540/550. "its a JEEP thing...you wont understand" cheers: Last edited by Parm : 21st January 2009 at 15:11.
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21st January 2009, 17:49	#100
DesertKing BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jodhpur, Rajasthan Posts: 463 Thanked: 24 Times View My Garage	I have become pendulam between Jeep and Gypsy. Both has their own characterstics and both can beat each other in different situations. Pls make it clear that Jeep is Jeep and Jeepsi (Jeep si or Jeep jaisi) is Jeepsi.... errr... I meant Gypsy actually..
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21st January 2009, 18:21	#101
Salikt BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calicut / Riyadh Posts: 285 Thanked: 35 Times	Hi DK, Your Blue Machine thread will be diverted into a debate forum sooooon . I think better to open a new thread with the subject line 'Jeep Vs Jypsi'. Any way I stand for jeep (atleast for its classic look) sali Last edited by Salikt : 21st January 2009 at 18:23.
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22nd January 2009, 10:22	#105
randeep04 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 629 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Parm, Good going brother, nice jeep blast from the past. Had not seen some of the ad's. Thanks for sharing. Cheers !!!!!!!!!
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