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Old 28th May 2012, 17:10   #931
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Hi Guys,

Here are a few pics of my friends Gypsy during an offroad excursion in Gurgaon. We nearly went through the lake but near the end we went into a 10 foot ditch and thats were the Air intake took in water and left us stranded.

Winched the vehicle out....towed it to the workshop, opened the plugs, fired the engine and volla ...the vehicle roared again.

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After Spidey, this is the most iconic Gypsy on TBHP. Congratulations. It is good to Geoff being handed over to someone who'll truly appreciate all the hard work that has gone into it.

Edit: Those Yokos are 215s, right?
Thanks. Yes, those are 215s. Most comfortable tyres for the gypsy in my opinion.
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Old 29th May 2012, 12:27   #933
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Thanks. Yes, those are 215s. Most comfortable tyres for the gypsy in my opinion.
I'm running the same tyres, but on stock rims. Somehow, they look far more menacing and larger with alloys. Noticed this on Anil's Gypsy's build thread and find the same on Geoff too.
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I'm running the same tyres, but on stock rims. Somehow, they look far more menacing and larger with alloys. Noticed this on Anil's Gypsy's build thread and find the same on Geoff too.

I agree. i was running them on stock wheels in my old gypsy and they used to look plain jane however with the right alloys, the look is different.
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Edit: Those Yokos are 215s, right?
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Raj - I want to TD the vehicle! Are the ironman shock absorbers really as good as Guru would have me believe?
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Raj - I want to TD the vehicle! Are the ironman shock absorbers really as good as Guru would have me believe?
Hi Imran Macchi,

The shocks are good. Obviously it wont be a car like ride but its much more planted and the gypsy doesnt just take off on every road undulation plus a lot less 'thuds' while going over a bad road. The seats also help to a great extent though. Call me on weekends. We can meetup and you can do a TD.
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Raj - I want to TD the vehicle! Are the ironman shock absorbers really as good as Guru would have me believe?
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Hi Imran Macchi,

The shocks are good. Obviously it wont be a car like ride but its much more planted and the gypsy doesnt just take off on every road undulation plus a lot less 'thuds' while going over a bad road. The seats also help to a great extent though. Call me on weekends. We can meetup and you can do a TD.
Thats good news...do call me also when you guys are doing the TD.

We should also get a stock gypsy to do the TD at the same time so that we can notice the real difference
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Thats good news...do call me also when you guys are doing the TD.

We should also get a stock gypsy to do the TD at the same time so that we can notice the real difference
Sure thing Kaushik.

There is definitely a considerable difference. Guru was also testing the Ironman leaf springs and said that the Leaf + Shock Combo was amazing. I opted out of the leaf spring for now. But yes, the difference can be felt. Very evident.

OT - BTW Kaushik, i met Mr. Nanda Kumar who purchased your black gypsy. He was the person who drove Geoff from Bangalore to Bombay.
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Hi Imran Macchi,

The shocks are good. Obviously it wont be a car like ride but its much more planted and the gypsy doesnt just take off on every road undulation plus a lot less 'thuds' while going over a bad road. The seats also help to a great extent though. Call me on weekends. We can meetup and you can do a TD.
Is there a shock that is closer to a car like feel with stock leafs? Or paired with CFLs?

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Is there a shock that is closer to a car like feel with stock leafs? Or paired with CFLs?

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Hi Ragul,

Have heard that Bilstien Shocks offer great ride comfort. You can get those from Petes.

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Hi Ragul,

Have heard that Bilstien Shocks offer great ride comfort. You can get those from Petes.

Cheers.
Petes Who? Where?
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www.petes.in

Trust this helps Mate.
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www.petes.in

Trust this helps Mate.
Thanks. Guess the Bilstein B4 is the one to go for? http://www.petes.in/bilstein.html

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Thanks. Guess the Bilstein B4 is the one to go for? Pete's Automotive Products Pvt Limited

Sorry for the OT, last question I promise

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No Worries. I have not used Bilstein but have heard good reviews about the B6 Off Road Shocks. Someone had installed it in a gypsy and also a bolero i guess. Try searching Tbhp, you might find more information / threads as to who has had 1st hand information on it.

Enjoy. Cheers

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No Worries. I have not used Bilstein but have heard good reviews about the B6 Off Road Shocks. Someone had installed it in a gypsy and also a bolero i guess. Try searching Tbhp, you might find more information / threads as to who has had 1st hand information on it.

Enjoy. Cheers

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Desmosedici, please allow me to enlighten fellow 4x4 BHpians that Bilstein B6 is a very good suspension upgrade .
Having installed one of the first sets sold by Petes way back in 2008 on my Gypsy 1.3Mpfi, I am superemely confident of charging "flat out when in doubt'' situations when no one else dares to !!
You pay a premium for them but in return it rewards you with ''confidence and surefootedness'' in all conditions irrespective of road terrain
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