San Storm - Still Alive

Steeroid · 25th March 2007, 12:00

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

San Engg and Locomotive, or whatever they're called, have been in Whitefield for decades. They're opposite ITPL.

Suri and Nayyar. They make small shunting locomotives and some meter gauge locos for use by railways and private players that have their own railway yards for loading/unloading - locomotives made with Kirloskar Cummins engines. I was a train watcher as a kid.

F50 · 25th March 2007, 12:01

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

I think final assembly is in Goa. San Engg and Locomotive, or whatever they're called, have been in Whitefield for decades. They're opposite ITPL.

And also above my office. I see a San Storm red or yellow everyday just outside my office building.

devarshi84 · 25th March 2007, 13:07

There is a dealer in Ahmedabad on 2nd floor

. Its such a small place they cant even keep the car for display. I got away without wasting even a second. I wonder how they service the car.

Ricky_63 · 25th March 2007, 13:38

Well well well.......the San Storm is making a come back for sure, as I happen to know a gentleman from Mumbai who has been hired as their "consultant", I know for a fact that they are getting a much better engine which may not quite qualify as "SPORTS ENGINE" as in the terminology of Bhpians, but for a "man or woman on the street" who just wants something "different without spending a bomb it may work. I may be able to find out more when I meet this guy ...he is travelling right now, maybe I can post an update when I get a handle on some "inside info"

Cheers

kkr2k2 · 25th March 2007, 13:39

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Originally Posted by ashutoshb

....I think if they manage to get a deal with either Maruti (Baleno's 1.6L Engine) or Fiat (1.6L Engine)...it can do wonders for the car. ..........

how about the 1.6 rocam from ford, ford isnt using this engine in india, so they can sell it to them. (or atleast the 1.3 rocam, if the san guys think about FE)

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

There is a dealer in Ahmedabad on 2nd floor

. Its such a small place they cant even keep the car for display. I got away without wasting even a second. I wonder how they service the car.

oh!!!, thats very simple, they can keep the car vertically standing so that they have good access to the underbody

iraghava · 25th March 2007, 16:54

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Originally Posted by BUSA

AFAIK there was a San Strom which a foreign engine and yes it was first in its category. Which engine was it running??

It was running a g13b if I remember correctly with the engine & gearbox being built by Suzuki speed or something themselves. Anyways the owner is a friend & t-bhp member by the id Djchico.

elf · 25th March 2007, 19:14

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Originally Posted by ananthkamath

... if they sold me just the bare rolling chassis along with the bodywork, I swear to God I can make a competitive speedrun car ...

And if they sold me just the bare rolling chassis along with the engine, I swear to God I can make a kiddie go-kart out of the damn thing.

Anybody got one for sale for 25K or so?

theMAG · 25th March 2007, 19:50

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

I wonder how they service the car.

Must be a DIY thing. Give a swift kick above the front wheel well - the engine will fall - crumple it and dispose in common waste basket. Replace with new engine from local grocery store. Fix with super glue.

v1p3r · 25th March 2007, 20:45

Not the G13B Indian, but the DOHC 1.3 (forgot the code for that) with some nitrous. He did pretty well.

Ananth, it's FWD. Not your scene.

ananthkamath · 26th March 2007, 05:41

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

Ananth, it's FWD. Not your scene.

No one says it SHOULD be FWD. Think about it.

ananthkamath · 26th March 2007, 05:43

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Originally Posted by elf

And if they sold me just the bare rolling chassis along with the engine, I swear to God I can make a kiddie go-kart out of the damn thing.

Anybody got one for sale for 25K or so?

Yeah some people are creative. Salut.

subscrive · 12th July 2007, 20:10

I replied and then tried to edit... that post just disappeared...

This article gives a feeling that the car is not as bad as it seems.
San Storm - Sequel | First Drives - CarWale.com India

Nitin · 12th July 2007, 20:20

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Originally Posted by theMAG

Must be a DIY thing. Give a swift kick above the front wheel well - the engine will fall - crumple it and dispose in common waste basket. Replace with new engine from local grocery store. Fix with super glue.

hahahahaha.... thats a good one!!
I remember seeing a San storm sometime back. The reason I remember it, was due to the fact that I overtook it with sheer ease..on my Kinetic..

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On a serious note,a peppy engine, a few changes to the build & quality,and it could do wonders in the Indian market.

Ricky_63 · 12th July 2007, 20:22

It will shortly be coming with a 1.6 Lt engine with some makeover on the bodywork as well. That should set the ball rolling I'd say..They still have their order books full - infact a waiting period of 3 months

- obviously the numbers produced are eerrrrr not so many !!!!

Let's wait & watch

Cheers

tushky · 12th July 2007, 20:27

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Originally Posted by neoonwheels

There is a guy working near to where I stay has 2 brand new San Storms (In Pune). One in RED and one in BLUE. I believe it has 1.1/1.2 "SPORTY"

engine to pull it off... But honestly... people around just watch this car as they feel it to be something really "MEAN machine"....

Cheers
NeoOnWheels
Palio Sport

yes i have seen both blue and red. red looks better

25th March 2007, 13:07	#18
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	There is a dealer in Ahmedabad on 2nd floor . Its such a small place they cant even keep the car for display. I got away without wasting even a second. I wonder how they service the car.
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25th March 2007, 13:38	#19
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,885 Thanked: 518 Times View My Garage	Well well well.......the San Storm is making a come back for sure, as I happen to know a gentleman from Mumbai who has been hired as their "consultant", I know for a fact that they are getting a much better engine which may not quite qualify as "SPORTS ENGINE" as in the terminology of Bhpians, but for a "man or woman on the street" who just wants something "different without spending a bomb it may work. I may be able to find out more when I meet this guy ...he is travelling right now, maybe I can post an update when I get a handle on some "inside info" Cheers
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25th March 2007, 20:45	#24
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	Not the G13B Indian, but the DOHC 1.3 (forgot the code for that) with some nitrous. He did pretty well. Ananth, it's FWD. Not your scene.
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12th July 2007, 20:10	#27
subscrive BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 258 Thanked: 30 Times View My Garage	I replied and then tried to edit... that post just disappeared... This article gives a feeling that the car is not as bad as it seems. San Storm - Sequel \| First Drives - CarWale.com India
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12th July 2007, 20:22	#29
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,885 Thanked: 518 Times View My Garage	It will shortly be coming with a 1.6 Lt engine with some makeover on the bodywork as well. That should set the ball rolling I'd say..They still have their order books full - infact a waiting period of 3 months - obviously the numbers produced are eerrrrr not so many !!!! Let's wait & watch Cheers Last edited by Ricky_63 : 12th July 2007 at 20:23.
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