4 wheeled Minidor Spotted in Mumbai

amtak · 23rd July 2007, 18:24

Guys,

While coming back from work today, i spotted 2 yellow 4 wheeled mindor which were awaiting their turn at the Mumbai Check Post (Dahisar). They looked much bigger than the Ace or Truk, and huge loading bay. However, the doors have been fitted on the body shape and look out of proportion and are tiny. The tires are also the same (read that as small). No clue about power or pricing though.

Apologies for not providing snaps as it I don't have a cam phone.

Tushky,
Your Prey, over to you

speedzak · 23rd July 2007, 18:28

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Originally Posted by amtak

Apologies for not providing snaps as it I don't have a cam phone.

Buy one soon! Even a 1.3MP one will do!
Thanks for sharing the info anyway!

amtak · 23rd July 2007, 18:29

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Originally Posted by speedzak

Buy one soon! Even a 1.3MP one will do!
Thanks for sharing the info anyway!

I have a 7.6 Mpx Cybershot but no cam phones in my comp!

amtak · 23rd July 2007, 19:11

Guys, here are a few snaps:

[img=http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/803/autos007qz1.th.jpg]

As per the name, a real MINI-DOOR!

SpeedZak, for you pal!

salilpawar1 · 23rd July 2007, 19:24

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Originally Posted by amtak

Guys, here are a few snaps:

[img=http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/803/autos007qz1.th.jpg]

As per the name, a real MINI-DOOR!

Yeah, I'd seen a four-wheeler Minidor six months ago on Mumbai-Pune expressway. I'd mentioned it one of the Tata Ace threads.

speedzak · 23rd July 2007, 20:03

Now, where did you spot it again?

The doors are really MINI. But look at the way those are fitted to the body!! Man! ACE is far better finished. Or these may be just test prototypes and the final product may be better finished. I hope!

amtak · 23rd July 2007, 20:14

Nope they are the final models...! see the temp nos plates...I saw them at the same place...took the cam from home and went back there!!!!

1100D · 23rd July 2007, 22:04

The 4th wheel should have been there from the day 1, its just that they have woken upto the Ace. But then the target does not care about the better fit and finish that ACE offers, this one looks to be able to pull off bigger payload and thats all that matters.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 23rd July 2007, 22:37

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Originally Posted by 1100D

The 4th wheel should have been there from the day 1, its just that they have woken upto the Ace. But then the target does not care about the better fit and finish that ACE offers, this one looks to be able to pull off bigger payload and thats all that matters.

If they can offer more luggage capability for less, they'll have a winner.

007 Bond · 22nd October 2008, 12:06

hi guys please find specs fro M4

directinjection · 22nd October 2008, 14:24

Saw it at the Auto Expo.

It doesn't look too bad but yes Ace is better finished. Where the M4 scores over the ACE is in suspension which is independent all-round for better crew comfort and lesser spillage/breakage in the load.

Ace doesn't have independent suspension even at the front and while that's good for tyre life, the crew must be having a tough time on bad roads. Even 207DI, a goods carrier, has independent front suspension.

Being single cylinder, M4 would continue to suffer from excessive NVH levels and that's where the ACE scores.

23rd July 2007, 18:24	#1
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,932 Thanked: 953 Times View My Garage	4 wheeled Minidor Spotted in Mumbai Guys, While coming back from work today, i spotted 2 yellow 4 wheeled mindor which were awaiting their turn at the Mumbai Check Post (Dahisar). They looked much bigger than the Ace or Truk, and huge loading bay. However, the doors have been fitted on the body shape and look out of proportion and are tiny. The tires are also the same (read that as small). No clue about power or pricing though. Apologies for not providing snaps as it I don't have a cam phone. Tushky, Your Prey, over to you
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23rd July 2007, 19:11	#4
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,932 Thanked: 953 Times View My Garage	The Name's M4 Guys, here are a few snaps: [img=http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/803/autos007qz1.th.jpg] As per the name, a real MINI-DOOR! SpeedZak, for you pal! Last edited by amtak : 23rd July 2007 at 19:27.
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speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	Now, where did you spot it again? The doors are really MINI. But look at the way those are fitted to the body!! Man! ACE is far better finished. Or these may be just test prototypes and the final product may be better finished. I hope! Last edited by speedzak : 23rd July 2007 at 20:06.
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23rd July 2007, 20:14	#7
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,932 Thanked: 953 Times View My Garage	Nope they are the final models...! see the temp nos plates...I saw them at the same place...took the cam from home and went back there!!!!
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23rd July 2007, 22:04	#8
1100D Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,390 Thanked: 4,101 Times View My Garage	The 4th wheel should have been there from the day 1, its just that they have woken upto the Ace. But then the target does not care about the better fit and finish that ACE offers, this one looks to be able to pull off bigger payload and thats all that matters.
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007 Bond BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 275 Thanked: 214 Times	hi guys please find specs fro M4 Attached Thumbnails
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22nd October 2008, 14:24	#11
directinjection Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 1,714 Thanked: 810 Times	Saw it at the Auto Expo. It doesn't look too bad but yes Ace is better finished. Where the M4 scores over the ACE is in suspension which is independent all-round for better crew comfort and lesser spillage/breakage in the load. Ace doesn't have independent suspension even at the front and while that's good for tyre life, the crew must be having a tough time on bad roads. Even 207DI, a goods carrier, has independent front suspension. Being single cylinder, M4 would continue to suffer from excessive NVH levels and that's where the ACE scores.
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