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MY point was that long wheelbase is not the only factor. Long wheelbase ensures lot of space. ride quality, and handling depend more on the suspension setup. For example, there are hatchbacks with short wheelbase which handle better than long wheelbase sedans, and are equally competent in the ride quality front. | |
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Not necessary, take the example of a safari. Quote:
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Coming back to Arka'S POINT, short wheelbase is leads to cramped interior space which will not make a very comfortable family vehicle. But a longer wheelbase will provide more space. All other things are not so simple. ![]() Quote:
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Team-BHP Support ![]() ![]() | ![]() I think we are going too off-topic here. Whenever I said family friendly, I meant lockable cabin and AC. Expecting ride comfort beyond reason in an offroad vehicle might rob it's offroad ability. Therefore, let's not worry about the effect of wheelbase on comfort or handling, this is not the thread for it. If a vehicle doesn't have lockable cabin and AC, it is not family friendly. Let's move on. |
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![]() 1. Take a vehicle model that has minimal road returns. 2. Call my engine department and ask them to give me one of their rugged old proven, but new tech BS4 engine. 3. Call my axle as well as suspension department and ask to strip the vehicle for a new project. 4. Put the new BS4 engine in the chassis. Maybe cut the length a little bit to suit a more comfortable body shape such as the "YEEPS". 5. Tell the axle/suspension department, that the new project vehicle should do 100 kph with ease ON ROAD. They come up with a brilliant idea of IFS up front from the model "yourpio" which has been selling successfully till date. 6. The Chassis department fine tunes the idea taking cues further from another rural best seller "yourlero". They reduce weight by removing doors, PW, CL etc etc. 7. A new project vehicle is born with 4wd, IFS, high speed cruiseability and a bullet proof engine. The Wheelbase has been decided! All wheelbases have their advantages as well as disadvantages - Maybe a separate thread could be started to discuss that! Last edited by headers : 18th March 2010 at 18:25. | |
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Man this is funny ![]() But this definitely takes the cake ![]() Btw what will be the new project vehicle called? Don't tell me it will be "YAAR" Last edited by MileCruncher : 18th March 2010 at 20:47. |
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| ![]() so last few pages suggest that MM is going the invader way with THAR, when we compare the price vs equipment being provided on the vehicle? |
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Can imagine what will be the case with LHD Thar driver while changing 4WD modes? These things needs to address. Above quoted comments are from a South African forum where a White RHD Thar was kept on display(Pic is already posted). It was attractive, but those comments are not a good sign. Some comments from M&M pls... Last edited by offroad_maniac : 18th March 2010 at 23:32. | |
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They procure GB and design the gear lever to suit the vehicle. if it is not a direct shift, then you should really appreciate the design done by M&M. 550 XDB guys can tell how good it is. |
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Yes. Its definitely better than 4wd Knob, its just that it can be irritating if your hands/ fingers are rubbing against the console. Again, I have not yet experienced it by myself. OK M&M.. Whats the update for us, "The Indians"? | |
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| ![]() I must have lost it while reading this thread but when is Thar going to be launched in India ? --Vikrant |
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Actual date & other details will be revealed once this thread gets 2000 post old ![]() till then ![]() | |
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