Goodbye to old faithful (MM540) hello to a new friend (Bolero Camper)

desigNation · 5th August 2009, 00:20

kandisa-thanx dude,bullbar and fog lamps coming soon.
beejay-thanx for sharing the pic.

Parm · 5th August 2009, 00:52

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Originally Posted by beejay

This invader was also done up with a new grill.

I am not posting pictures of the rear, it is horrendous. The front looks good though. Will post pictures of the rear in the weird and wacky jobs thread if my friend acts up.

that reminds me of....

DirtyDan · 6th August 2009, 17:29

I have been considering buying a Bolero Camper myself. A question, how do you feel about the turning ratio? It has a very long wheel base. I have a narrow road, gate and driveway to negotiate. Any troubles in tight places?

desigNation · 10th August 2009, 15:32

dirtydan-with the power steering turning ratio is not much of a problem,but then its longer than an innova,but i never had any problems till now.

Spitfire · 10th August 2009, 16:35

Did the AC and PS come factory fitted?

AFAIK, the 4WD Camper does not get the above. Or am i wrong?

DirtyDan · 10th August 2009, 17:24

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Originally Posted by desigNation

2.chopping of the rear end.[when asked with mechanic,he told me the chassis would have to chopped too]would it by anyway affect the drive/ride of my vehicle or any other problem?

Take a look underneath the rear at about the fuel filler cap. The rear springs end about there. You can chop until the rear springs relatively easily. That's how much you can lop off the rear end....I am guessing about 2.5 feet. This may cut down a little on rearend sway. It will, of course, greatly improve your departure angle. My guess is it will improve handling if you notice it at all.

One weird thing about this vehicle, the rear seat backrest obstructs the rear window and the view. I wonder who the H designed that into it?
There is still pretty good vision out the rear window, but maybe you could do something about that...lower the backrest or something.

Kandisa · 11th August 2009, 12:07

designation, so any progress on chopping the rear?
Slightly Off topic: 2 days back i saw a blue bolero camper in Noida with a private number belonging to Punjab. So I guess in Punjab also its possible to register the camper as a private vehicle.
-regards,

IronWolf · 11th August 2009, 13:34

desigNation, do check with Shanawaz as well. He did a chop job of his Gypsy.

I think chopping the chassis till the suspension mounts should be fine.

NIP · 11th August 2009, 13:43

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Originally Posted by DirtyDan

I have been considering buying a Bolero Camper myself. A question, how do you feel about the turning ratio? It has a very long wheel base. I have a narrow road, gate and driveway to negotiate. Any troubles in tight places?

DD..OT but have you bought anything yet or still on the lookout ? I'm only askin if I missed something here...

desigNation · 12th August 2009, 00:36

spitfire-you are right there,it didnt come factory fitted,i got it done by tvs,who are the dealers of mahindra,those are the same one's which is on the bolero.
dirtydan-thanx for the information.
kandisa-its going to happen soon, i just met the mechanic today and had a talk with him again regarding this.
ironwolf-thanx dude,will check with shanavas.

coloneljasi · 13th August 2009, 01:08

Saw your ride in-the-metal a few times around town. Very nice!

What happened to your black Baleno? Do you still have it?

Spinnerr · 13th August 2009, 11:20

Hay,
Thought of sharing these pics, a set of good tyres can totally enhance the character of your ride. It does look real cool now, with a set of tyres like these and it can chomp off anything that comes in its way.

Those are BFGs

Source: Friend's orkut album.

Goodbye to old faithful (MM540) hello to a new friend (Bolero Camper)-1.jpg

Goodbye to old faithful (MM540) hello to a new friend (Bolero Camper)-2.jpg

desigNation · 13th August 2009, 11:21

coloneljasi-thanx,yes dude,i still have my baleno.

desigNation · 13th August 2009, 11:23

spinner-dude,thanx for sharing the pics,amazing tyres.

4x4addict · 13th August 2009, 17:18

The black bolero in the picture is the export version with IFS up front. wish hey would offer this combo in India. Here we have to go with the Leafspring set up if we need the 4WD Bolero.

5th August 2009, 00:20	#31
desigNation BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: calicut Posts: 661 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	kandisa-thanx dude,bullbar and fog lamps coming soon. beejay-thanx for sharing the pic.
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6th August 2009, 17:29	#33
DirtyDan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dharamsala, H.P Posts: 2,108 Thanked: 1,666 Times	I have been considering buying a Bolero Camper myself. A question, how do you feel about the turning ratio? It has a very long wheel base. I have a narrow road, gate and driveway to negotiate. Any troubles in tight places?
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10th August 2009, 15:32	#34
desigNation BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: calicut Posts: 661 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	dirtydan-with the power steering turning ratio is not much of a problem,but then its longer than an innova,but i never had any problems till now.
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10th August 2009, 16:35	#35
Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,313 Thanked: 778 Times	Did the AC and PS come factory fitted? AFAIK, the 4WD Camper does not get the above. Or am i wrong?
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11th August 2009, 12:07	#37
Kandisa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Noida Posts: 1,118 Thanked: 560 Times View My Garage	designation, so any progress on chopping the rear? Slightly Off topic: 2 days back i saw a blue bolero camper in Noida with a private number belonging to Punjab. So I guess in Punjab also its possible to register the camper as a private vehicle. -regards,
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11th August 2009, 13:34	#38
IronWolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Benga-loo-ru Posts: 1,569 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	desigNation, do check with Shanawaz as well. He did a chop job of his Gypsy. I think chopping the chassis till the suspension mounts should be fine.
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12th August 2009, 00:36	#40
desigNation BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: calicut Posts: 661 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	spitfire-you are right there,it didnt come factory fitted,i got it done by tvs,who are the dealers of mahindra,those are the same one's which is on the bolero. dirtydan-thanx for the information. kandisa-its going to happen soon, i just met the mechanic today and had a talk with him again regarding this. ironwolf-thanx dude,will check with shanavas.
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13th August 2009, 01:08	#41
coloneljasi BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: KL-11 Posts: 686 Thanked: 253 Times View My Garage	Saw your ride in-the-metal a few times around town. Very nice! What happened to your black Baleno? Do you still have it? Last edited by coloneljasi : 13th August 2009 at 01:17.
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13th August 2009, 11:20	#42
Spinnerr BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 423 Thanked: 505 Times	Ideas - inspiration Hay, Thought of sharing these pics, a set of good tyres can totally enhance the character of your ride. It does look real cool now, with a set of tyres like these and it can chomp off anything that comes in its way. Those are BFGs Source: Friend's orkut album.
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13th August 2009, 11:21	#43
desigNation BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: calicut Posts: 661 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	coloneljasi-thanx,yes dude,i still have my baleno.
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13th August 2009, 11:23	#44
desigNation BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: calicut Posts: 661 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	spinner-dude,thanx for sharing the pics,amazing tyres.
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13th August 2009, 17:18	#45
4x4addict Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,497 Thanked: 4,650 Times View My Garage	The black bolero in the picture is the export version with IFS up front. wish hey would offer this combo in India. Here we have to go with the Leafspring set up if we need the 4WD Bolero.
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