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Originally Posted by shaktinanda Thanks a lot Pramod Ji for explaining. Am now seriously thinking of keep the MG410 for long. |
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Originally Posted by shaktinanda To be honest i don't know how much off road modification i need to do with my MG410 to cater my needs that is wildlife photography. But i also know i have many limitation to face with MG410 if i want to modify it extensively like guys have done here in this forum. Am now very much keen on modifying it for serious off road activities. I would love to drive something like Mr.Khan or Mr.Arjun has. Am i getting tempted...but i must admit i am.. |
You will know what modificattions you need in due course of time, for example if you do a lot of deep river crossing, you will get a snorkel, if you go to places where the underbelly is at risk, you would get skid plates and so on, what khan and arujnrudra have are monster offroaders, their only aim is to defeate anykind of terrain thrown infront of them. Off roading is a sporting activity which requires you to be a winner in ever terrain, your king of activity doesnot require that kind of capable vehicle. You already have a very expensive hobby/profession(photography) and having 2 mony pits side by side is not a good idea if you understand what i mean. Quote:
Originally Posted by shaktinanda My vehicle is a 96 model and has done 70000 kms as per the odometer (i don't know if that is showing the actual). i bought it for Rs.90k (Is is high for the model i bought?). |
96 Model is a MG410 W, and in late 96 the MG413 W was introduced, also called the carb king (i hope i got the dates right). Gypsy markket is different, you are now in a sellers market, you get to decide the value of your vehicle, with increasing demand getting one for the price you paid, i would say you were lucky, please post some pics. Quote:
Originally Posted by shaktinanda I will get all the basic technical things done this Saturday at a some good MUL authorized SC. |
Good idea, but even better idea would be to find a good independent mech, MUL techs are not well trained for gypsis as they are rare. Quote:
Originally Posted by shaktinanda I need to carry some expensive accessories and equipments in the car and at time i have to leave them in the car itself for hours. I need a lockable secured cabin for securing these thing in the vehicle. Else i too would prefer a soft top or may be a complete open top. |
Then i would suggest a hard top, but if i was you i would definitly look for a place to place the tripod, so maybe a removable hard top like the xenon xt would do the trick. Quote:
Originally Posted by shaktinanda AC is not required while shooting but it will give some comfort while going on highways for shooting wildlife. |
Iy you going to use it on proper roads your gypsy will not feel under powered, read this vehicle is not built for spead. Quote:
Originally Posted by shaktinanda Power Steering is not that important but i don't know how do you guys do off road drives without it. I find the steering very hard while reversing and taking u terns....am surprised how you guys manage with rocks with this steering .....do i need to go to gym to build up some muscle to handle off road steering.  |
Actually ofroading does noty need powersteering, i have never gone for an OTR but i have always heard and read here that offroaders usually do not prefer powersteering. Quote:
Originally Posted by shaktinanda So ...no need to change the tyres.....Currently CEAT NYLON F78 15LT-almost new tyres
Should i sale my 2 days old MG410 and search for a MG413....just now somebody called up to ask if i want to sale. I am confused now.....
Help me please... |
MG 413 is definitly a better option but do not suffer loss while selling this one. Find a decent 413 and then sell this one.
Pramod
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