Which 4x4 should I buy : Thinking out aloud. EDIT : Finalised on a white Gypsy!

gsferrari · 13th March 2010, 13:01

A couple of videos and the links below are not in any particular order. I have a couple more taken at the stockyard but I guess a bulk of videos will be shot when I take delivery. These should do for now. They are HD so may play choppy on some PCs - you can select a lower resolution on youtube if this is a problem, otherwise go for max res.

YouTube - Checking out my 2010 1.3MPFI Gypsy King

YouTube - Untitled

Amar82 · 13th March 2010, 14:08

gsferrari, did you find anything different with the air intake in your gypsy. With Hard top the gypsy looks so cramped in the back seats, if you plan to retain the hard top change the seats to front facing one's.

gsferrari · 13th March 2010, 14:30

A few more videos:

YouTube - Che' - My 2010 Maruti Suzuki 1.3L MPFI Gypsy HT 2

and...

YouTube - Che' - My 2010 Maruti Suzuki 1.3L MPFI Gypsy HT 3

ladak.imran · 13th March 2010, 14:31

It looks killer!

And yes - since you're going to be doing Leh Ladakh, Yoko's/Michelins would actually make more sense.. You're coming for the OT tomorrow - so you can check out one of the other gypsies with yoko's, and decide for yourself, i suppose..

gsferrari · 13th March 2010, 14:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amar82

gsferrari, did you find anything different with the air intake in your gypsy. With Hard top the gypsy looks so cramped in the back seats, if you plan to retain the hard top change the seats to front facing one's.

I honestly have no idea because every Gypsy I have looked at is different under the bonnet.

Yes it is a bit cramped in the back because of the way the HT leans in from the waist up. I would love to have the flat hard-top that comes with the Suzuki Samurai because the enormous forehead of the hard-top on my Gypsy looks downright awful in my eyes. I will try to break the ugly lines with 4 Hella lamps up top and a canvas sheath like I mentioned with the camouflage pattern.

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Originally Posted by ladak.imran

It looks killer!

And yes - since you're going to be doing Leh Ladakh, Yoko's/Michelins would actually make more sense.. You're coming for the OT tomorrow - so you can check out one of the other gypsies with yoko's, and decide for yourself, i suppose..

Yes indeed. what is the plan for tomorrow? I'll call you in a bit. Planning a bike ride as well so if I can finish that up and meet you guys at the destination, will be fantastic.

Taking delivery on Tuesday (Gudi Padva). Clearly the "g**nd masti" I tried at the RTO didn't work out

Desmosedici · 13th March 2010, 18:02

awesome GS, so when n where are you meeting tom?

Zorro4X4 · 13th March 2010, 18:26

Hey GS,

Congrats man. Cool Gypsy you got there. Can you post a few pics of the Headlight adjust switch after you take delivery of the vehicle?

Regards,
Zorro4X4

gsferrari · 13th March 2010, 19:34

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Originally Posted by Desmosedici

awesome GS, so when n where are you meeting tom?

Not sure yet. Where is the OTR and what time do I have to be there (and where is "there")

I have a quick ride on the MT01 to Kasara ghats in the early am (6:00am - 10:00am). I am wondering if I can do both the ride AND the OTR. I will be a passenger tomorrow to see if I have the balls for an OTR. I am sure my Gypsy can go much longer at the point where my courage runs out.

Should be fun and I'll bring my Flip camera along to document the mess

Tejas@perioimpl · 13th March 2010, 19:52

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Originally Posted by gsferrari

Not sure yet. Where is the OTR and what time do I have to be there (and where is "there")

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-ex...scussions.html

KSM-Vtec · 14th March 2010, 12:04

Congrats GS....have fun and drive safe!!!!

Tejas@perioimpl · 15th March 2010, 08:16

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Originally Posted by Desmosedici
awesome GS, so when n where are you meeting tom?

Hey Desmo,

Hope you enjoyed during your first OTR.

Remember, this is a slow learning curve, have patience and don't get disheartened.

And, get your clutch checked.

gsferrari · 15th March 2010, 08:59

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Originally Posted by Tejas@perioimpl

Hey Desmo,

Hope you enjoyed during your first OTR.

Remember, this is a slow learning curve, have patience and don't get disheartened.

And, get your clutch checked.

Tejas - I had a blast! Thanks for putting this together.

Picking up my Gypseeee tomorrow so I will keep a close eye on the OTR thread. I am keen to be a part of the next OTR from behind the wheel.

Are any of you getting skid-plates fitted? How about a group-buy / group-fit for those interested?

Also - I need one of those towing-cables man. Can you PM me the details?

Thanks!
GS

Tejas@perioimpl · 15th March 2010, 10:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsferrari

Tejas - I had a blast! Thanks for putting this together.

Picking up my Gypseeee tomorrow so I will keep a close eye on the OTR thread. I am keen to be a part of the next OTR from behind the wheel.

Are any of you getting skid-plates fitted? How about a group-buy / group-fit for those interested?

Also - I need one of those towing-cables man. Can you PM me the details?

Thanks!
GS

All Jeeps have the skid plates done. Gypsy guys, i have no idea.

See the "Where to buy 4x4 equipment thread" for the tow cables.

Desmosedici · 15th March 2010, 17:14

Tejas,

it was an awesome day, thanks to you guys, i am actually happy to be scrapin and also loosing my number plate and also getting stuck in the muck and all.

but i got exhausted as the dusk was nearing, dont know how i drove back home.

Sorry to hijack your thread GS.

Desmosedici · 15th March 2010, 22:26

GS - PM me your number. I am off on wednesday and thursday. if you have time we can go check out the seats and tyres.

13th March 2010, 14:08	#107
Amar82 BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ludhiana Posts: 291 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	gsferrari, did you find anything different with the air intake in your gypsy. With Hard top the gypsy looks so cramped in the back seats, if you plan to retain the hard top change the seats to front facing one's.
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13th March 2010, 14:31	#109
ladak.imran BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 294 Thanked: 6 Times	It looks killer! And yes - since you're going to be doing Leh Ladakh, Yoko's/Michelins would actually make more sense.. You're coming for the OT tomorrow - so you can check out one of the other gypsies with yoko's, and decide for yourself, i suppose..
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13th March 2010, 18:02	#111
Desmosedici Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: White Village Posts: 1,484 Thanked: 586 Times View My Garage	awesome GS, so when n where are you meeting tom?
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13th March 2010, 18:26	#112
Zorro4X4 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 52 Thanked: 7 Times	Hey GS, Congrats man. Cool Gypsy you got there. Can you post a few pics of the Headlight adjust switch after you take delivery of the vehicle? Regards, Zorro4X4
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14th March 2010, 12:04	#115
KSM-Vtec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MH-02-India-Bombay-Bandra Posts: 1,562 Thanked: 446 Times View My Garage	Congrats GS....have fun and drive safe!!!!
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15th March 2010, 17:14	#119
Desmosedici Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: White Village Posts: 1,484 Thanked: 586 Times View My Garage	Tejas, it was an awesome day, thanks to you guys, i am actually happy to be scrapin and also loosing my number plate and also getting stuck in the muck and all. but i got exhausted as the dusk was nearing, dont know how i drove back home. Sorry to hijack your thread GS.
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15th March 2010, 22:26	#120
Desmosedici Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: White Village Posts: 1,484 Thanked: 586 Times View My Garage	GS - PM me your number. I am off on wednesday and thursday. if you have time we can go check out the seats and tyres.
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