Thar she blows !!

vinod_nookala · 16th August 2010, 22:07

Wild card,
Thanks for posting wonderful pics of THAR in action! Loved it! Even iam waiting for the launch for me to pick it up :-))))

Thar · 17th August 2010, 14:44

I never thought that an Indian company to which my family and I have been loyal to over the years would make me say this- I envy you guys in SA, it must feel great to enjoy an Indian vehicle to the fullest while my Indian brothers and I (in India) only post about it on the forum.

@Mahindra: Thank you, Mahindra!

@Wild_card: Great pictures, Wild_Card sir. The black Thar is looking HOT!

IronWolf · 17th August 2010, 15:41

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Originally Posted by Wild_Card

The roll cage is std, but the wheels and rims are not, even the two Thar`s dont have the same mag rims and the tyres we fitted are very different.
We had the bull bar, rear bumper and side steps (not fitted yet) made in South Africa.
I`ve also removed the exhaust, please check the attached pic - the exhaust is coming out just in front of the right rear wheel

Sorry my bad - could not make out any difference in the first glance.

The Stock exhaust from what I saw of the Thar did look like it would take a beating from some average offroading. This Silencer mod does look very offroad friendly. Nice job.

joshguy · 17th August 2010, 22:44

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Originally Posted by vinod_nookala

Wild card,
Thanks for posting wonderful pics of THAR in action! Loved it! Even iam waiting for the launch for me to pick it up :-))))

Boss ! Tell us when is it getting launched?

BTW what happened to your 540? did you take it mumbai?

i saw you driving a scorpio in GE,is that your office car.

vinaydas · 27th August 2010, 06:41

Did i just catch a glimpse of the MH reg Thar inside the BIAL?
it was just for a second though.

SPIKE ARRESTOR · 27th August 2010, 08:40

Yes, ^^ it is in Bangalore during the weekend for MGE.

Samurai · 27th August 2010, 08:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinaydas

Did i just catch a glimpse of the MH reg Thar inside the BIAL?
it was just for a second though.

Picking up Behram from the Airport? He is here for the CKM MGE I suppose.

jp1 · 27th August 2010, 08:56

While we in India still have no sign of Thar on the horizon, the people at SA enjoying it.

Mahindra Thar - Page 7 - SA 4x4 Community Forum - The only forum for the offroad and 4x4 enthusiast

There too seems to have problem with procuring hard top and people are complaining. You can see few hardtop version, I believe it is Italian.

YaeJay · 31st August 2010, 21:01

Hmmm might sound stupid, but a hardtop and a Good A/c and I am sold. I wouldn't even want those rear bench seats!

joshguy · 31st August 2010, 23:01

Today i Tded the scorpio along with my friend and at that time i asked the mahindra rep about the THAR.

He didnt know a hint about what thar was

and said that it would not be launched anytime in 2010 .he was confident bec it seems mahindra would let them know well in advance if it is getting launched.

So thats was a BAD news !

jeepster · 31st August 2010, 23:35

is the body of Thar from current NGCS 550?
or is it different?

chaunfa · 1st September 2010, 17:12

Aye have been hearing the deathly silence for a while. Either it's very close to launch or its been postponed. Dealers still have no clue.

Xinger · 2nd September 2010, 00:13

For all those wanting Thar with an aftermarket Hard Top, 4x4Addict has a HT on his MM540 (presumably made locally in India) that looks better than the Italian dealer fitment:

Parm · 2nd September 2010, 00:55

since we are now talking about HT for THAR, how much would it cost to get it made locally, just like 4x4 addict got it made for his jeep?

absynthguzzler · 2nd September 2010, 01:31

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Originally Posted by Parm

since we are now talking about HT for THAR, how much would it cost to get it made locally, just like 4x4 addict got it made for his jeep?

With a wee bit of exposure to working with FRP, I would estimate material costs to be in the region of 3k-4k. Adding labour, finishing and fittings (glass windows, beading, sealant and harnesses) to the final product would probably entail 6k-7k price tag. If one doesnt go DIY, the I suppose a similar off the shelf product can easily be marketed for 12k-15k minimum depending on the finish.

16th August 2010, 22:07	#976
vinod_nookala Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,737 Thanked: 430 Times View My Garage	Wild card, Thanks for posting wonderful pics of THAR in action! Loved it! Even iam waiting for the launch for me to pick it up :-))))
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17th August 2010, 14:44	#977
Thar BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: India Posts: 55 Thanked: 0 Times	I never thought that an Indian company to which my family and I have been loyal to over the years would make me say this- I envy you guys in SA, it must feel great to enjoy an Indian vehicle to the fullest while my Indian brothers and I (in India) only post about it on the forum. @Mahindra: Thank you, Mahindra! @Wild_card: Great pictures, Wild_Card sir. The black Thar is looking HOT!
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27th August 2010, 06:41	#980
vinaydas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	Did i just catch a glimpse of the MH reg Thar inside the BIAL? it was just for a second though.
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27th August 2010, 08:40	#981
SPIKE ARRESTOR Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 2,854 Thanked: 1,532 Times	Yes, ^^ it is in Bangalore during the weekend for MGE.
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27th August 2010, 08:56	#983
jp1 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 286 Thanked: 47 Times	While we in India still have no sign of Thar on the horizon, the people at SA enjoying it. Mahindra Thar - Page 7 - SA 4x4 Community Forum - The only forum for the offroad and 4x4 enthusiast There too seems to have problem with procuring hard top and people are complaining. You can see few hardtop version, I believe it is Italian.
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31st August 2010, 21:01	#984
YaeJay BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: . Posts: 489 Thanked: 131 Times	:) Hmmm might sound stupid, but a hardtop and a Good A/c and I am sold. I wouldn't even want those rear bench seats!
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31st August 2010, 23:01	#985
joshguy BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,379 Thanked: 109 Times	Today i Tded the scorpio along with my friend and at that time i asked the mahindra rep about the THAR. He didnt know a hint about what thar was and said that it would not be launched anytime in 2010 .he was confident bec it seems mahindra would let them know well in advance if it is getting launched. So thats was a BAD news !
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31st August 2010, 23:35	#986
jeepster Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MH24 aka LATUR Posts: 1,694 Thanked: 1,927 Times View My Garage	is the body of Thar from current NGCS 550? or is it different? Attached Thumbnails Last edited by jeepster : 31st August 2010 at 23:40.
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1st September 2010, 17:12	#987
chaunfa BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 126 Thanked: 19 Times	Remember the old song,"The sound of silence." Aye have been hearing the deathly silence for a while. Either it's very close to launch or its been postponed. Dealers still have no clue.
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2nd September 2010, 00:13	#988
Xinger BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 166 Thanked: 14 Times	For all those wanting Thar with an aftermarket Hard Top, 4x4Addict has a HT on his MM540 (presumably made locally in India) that looks better than the Italian dealer fitment:
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2nd September 2010, 00:55	#989
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 890 Times	since we are now talking about HT for THAR, how much would it cost to get it made locally, just like 4x4 addict got it made for his jeep?
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