Mumbai BEST buses go hitech ??

fx45 · 11th December 2007, 22:52

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Originally Posted by fx45

CNG mini buses are with the foll. depots as far as my knowledge.

MUMBAI CENTRAL
ANIK
PRATEEKSHA NAGAR
SANTACRUZ

today afternoon i saw a bunch of 5-6 CNG mini buses going towards sion, all of them were brand new and factory fresh w/o ne depot markings on them.

just an update..

adding names of
KURLA
DHARAVI
DEONAR depots also using cng midi buses.

FlyingSpur · 30th April 2008, 22:39

I suppose quite a few of you have seen BEST buses in Mumbai with automatic transmission. Anyway for those of you who haven't, there are quite a few out there. This is a picture I clicked a couple of years back.

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When will they ever roll out an SX4 A/T ??

aaggoswami · 30th April 2008, 22:47

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Originally Posted by flyingspur

I suppose quite a few of you have seen BEST buses in Mumbai with automatic transmission. Anyway for those of you who haven't, there are quite a few out there. This is a picture I clicked a couple of years back.

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When will they ever roll out an SX4 A/T ??

Probably never will there be SX4 A/T. They are yet to bring up diesel 1.3 90bhp car, then just forget about the A/T.

anandpadhye · 30th April 2008, 22:48

Hey...I did not know this.

This is simply amazing stuff.

I always wanted our buses to be A/T with power steering.
Then the drivers will never be tempted to stop right in front of you without pulling over to left...

Do these buses have power steering as well?

And who is supplying them? Tata or Ashok Leyland?

FlyingSpur · 30th April 2008, 22:51

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Originally Posted by aaggoswami

Probably never will there be SX4 A/T. They are yet to bring up diesel 1.3 90bhp car, then just forget about the A/T.

Seriously. Anyway lets keep this thread about the BEST A/T's. I've been in quite a few, the shifts cause a fair bit of jerks but its not a rude shock or something, just that they're noticeable and prominently felt during the commute. The gearbox has a manual override of sorts as well, nit a + and - but different positions from 1 to the top gear. I have no idea whether they're four or five speeders. As expected, the engine of the bus gets really really raucous by the time the shift is implemented by the auto box. I guess it saves the driver quite a bit of effort. Some effort that they can channelize into driving sensibly rather than cutting three lanes I hope!

FlyingSpur · 30th April 2008, 22:52

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Originally Posted by anandpadhye

Do these buses have power steering as well?

And who is supplying them? Tata or Ashok Leyland?

I'm sorry Anand I have answers to neither of those questions. I think it is Ashok Leyland? I really don't know. I hope someone on the forum will be of help to you.

salilpawar1 · 30th April 2008, 23:06

I guess all newer BEST buses have power steering. Can't say about this one. For a second thought, all new heavy vehicles have power steering standard by law. Correct me if I am wrong.

MODS, THREAD ALREADY EXISTS

Mumbai BEST Buses go hi-tech?

theMAG · 30th April 2008, 23:22

Thank you. Thread merged with existing topic.

FlyingSpur · 1st May 2008, 00:36

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Originally Posted by Dippy

I have seen buses with "Automatic Transmission" written on them but never really checked them out

Check out post #62 for the picture.

1100D · 1st May 2008, 00:49

Some of these A/T busses came to Kolkata itself mid-80's. These were the Ashok Leyland Titan.

Later these busses were retrofitted by the long handle manual gearshift (obviously after changing the gearbox).

FlyingSpur · 1st May 2008, 01:02

The first time I came across an A/T BEST in Mumbai was atleast 10 years ago, believe it or not. That time a friend had JUST bought a Nissan Sunny A/T so that's how I can place the 10-years ago figure. And I was very fascinated by the concept then. After that there wasn't much travelling by bus till JC and now college, so I see these quite often. If you guys want I'll get better pics the next time.

Jomz · 1st May 2008, 01:10

Those kits are made by alisson transmissions for ashokleyland...
I'm sure they must be making kits for tata too... thoses buses are avaliable from Ashokleyland on request...

fx45 · 4th May 2008, 00:13

hello eveyone..

as far as i know.. there is only one REGULAR STYLE BEST BUS with a/t now and that is MHO1L8751... serial number 7600/w

many others were there but now they are converted to conventional manual units.

there is no tata a/t bus.. all were ashok leyland.

anandpadhye · 4th May 2008, 22:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by fx45

hello eveyone..

as far as i know.. there is only one REGULAR STYLE BEST BUS with a/t now and that is MHO1L8751... serial number 7600/w

many others were there but now they are converted to conventional manual units.

there is no tata a/t bus.. all were ashok leyland.

Wow...how do you know so precisely?

Just curious...

And why did they convert the a/t buses into manual???

AkMar · 4th May 2008, 22:43

Yes. fx45 is right. The bus in the photo is an Ashok Leyland one. BEST has only one normal TATA diesel bus, MH 01 L 9115.

A couple of days ago, I saw a unique notice near the instrument panel of MH 01 L 9328 ( serial number 8326). It read as follows:

"Notice: This bus is fitted with six speed gear box"

I guess that the buss must be having 6 forward gears. The shape of gear lever was different than usual.

30th April 2008, 22:39	#62
FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 1,422 Times View My Garage	BEST Bus Automatic Transmission I suppose quite a few of you have seen BEST buses in Mumbai with automatic transmission. Anyway for those of you who haven't, there are quite a few out there. This is a picture I clicked a couple of years back. When will they ever roll out an SX4 A/T ??
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anandpadhye Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 3,054 Thanked: 3,313 Times	Hey...I did not know this. This is simply amazing stuff. I always wanted our buses to be A/T with power steering. Then the drivers will never be tempted to stop right in front of you without pulling over to left... Do these buses have power steering as well? And who is supplying them? Tata or Ashok Leyland?
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30th April 2008, 23:06	#67
salilpawar1 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (MH-01) Posts: 852 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	I guess all newer BEST buses have power steering. Can't say about this one. For a second thought, all new heavy vehicles have power steering standard by law. Correct me if I am wrong. MODS, THREAD ALREADY EXISTS Mumbai BEST Buses go hi-tech?
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theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	Thank you. Thread merged with existing topic.
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1st May 2008, 00:49	#70
1100D Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,390 Thanked: 4,096 Times View My Garage	Some of these A/T busses came to Kolkata itself mid-80's. These were the Ashok Leyland Titan. Later these busses were retrofitted by the long handle manual gearshift (obviously after changing the gearbox).
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1st May 2008, 01:02	#71
FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 1,422 Times View My Garage	The first time I came across an A/T BEST in Mumbai was atleast 10 years ago, believe it or not. That time a friend had JUST bought a Nissan Sunny A/T so that's how I can place the 10-years ago figure. And I was very fascinated by the concept then. After that there wasn't much travelling by bus till JC and now college, so I see these quite often. If you guys want I'll get better pics the next time.
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1st May 2008, 01:10	#72
Jomz BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Detroit, MI,USA Posts: 834 Thanked: 335 Times	Those kits are made by alisson transmissions for ashokleyland... I'm sure they must be making kits for tata too... thoses buses are avaliable from Ashokleyland on request...
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4th May 2008, 00:13	#73
fx45 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,823 Thanked: 384 Times	hello eveyone.. as far as i know.. there is only one REGULAR STYLE BEST BUS with a/t now and that is MHO1L8751... serial number 7600/w many others were there but now they are converted to conventional manual units. there is no tata a/t bus.. all were ashok leyland.
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4th May 2008, 22:43	#75
AkMar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,183 Thanked: 2,604 Times	Yes. fx45 is right. The bus in the photo is an Ashok Leyland one. BEST has only one normal TATA diesel bus, MH 01 L 9115. A couple of days ago, I saw a unique notice near the instrument panel of MH 01 L 9328 ( serial number 8326). It read as follows: "Notice: This bus is fitted with six speed gear box" I guess that the buss must be having 6 forward gears. The shape of gear lever was different than usual.
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