Drool on the latest and greatest Petra

SMG · 25th May 2005, 19:41

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Originally Posted by camry93

One accessory at a time for me. I'm planning to install the Autocop after I get the no-claim bonus from my Insurance company.

Just curious, what is the logic behind installing Autocop after one year?

I am in US , here car insurance premium lowers if one installs security gadgets(like Alarms), don't know about insurance business in India , never shopped for it.

Montoya · 25th May 2005, 22:16

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Just curious, what is the logic behind installing Autocop after one year

So he gets the money free from the insurance company LOL

camry93 · 25th May 2005, 22:43

My logic is not bullet-proof. Its just a question of priorities.

I am not usually required to take the car out much, so its not risk prone. And at home it is very safe since we have a good security system.

Besides, I'l get the no-claim bonus in about a month's time (not after an year).

SMG · 25th May 2005, 22:48

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Originally Posted by camry93

Besides, I'l get the no-claim bonus in about a month's time (not after an year).

I am getting your point. Is that you are transferring insurance coverage from your old car (Zen) to this new car?

typeOnegative · 26th May 2005, 08:48

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Originally Posted by nitinbhag

TypeO..
Go for a 10-CD MP3 changer with RF output.. that way you dont have to worry about compatibility between your existing HU and the changer.. I have been using a Sony 565MXRF, picked up in Dubai for 7.5K INR equivalent with the original FIAT Siena HU, the kind that is embedded in the dashboard. Am very happy with it..

Thanks Nitin. Any idea about the JVC players?

greatDrive · 26th May 2005, 11:50

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Originally Posted by typeOnegative

Are you sure there is no music system in the car? I got one. It is just a cassette player. Planning to go in for a CD changer. That way I preserve the factory fitted unit. The guy I met at Anuroop is recommending a JVC. Let me see. Will finalize sometime soon. Any ideas will be welcome.

Also planning to put in an auto cop ...

Even I got a Factory fitted Audio System(Nippon) with all the six Speakers in my petra EL, and its really a good System with great sound, still people who wants to upgrade to MP3 or CD player have a choice to buy a Adapter and a external MP3 player or CD Player, This Adapter contains a Cassete which is inserted into your Audio unit and you can listen your MP3 songs running in your external MP3 player in your CAR speakers.
The cost of this adapter is just Rs350 to Rs 500.

camry93 · 26th May 2005, 12:33

Sorry to be off topic. But hey rajnishb, you sent me a PM and your mailbox is full. Delete some old mails and PM me again.

typeOnegative · 26th May 2005, 13:19

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Originally Posted by greatDrive

Even I got a Factory fitted Audio System(Nippon) with all the six Speakers in my petra EL, and its really a good System with great sound, still people who wants to upgrade to MP3 or CD player have a choice to buy a Adapter and a external MP3 player or CD Player, This Adapter contains a Cassete which is inserted into your Audio unit and you can listen your MP3 songs running in your external MP3 player in your CAR speakers.
The cost of this adapter is just Rs350 to Rs 500.

Hmmm ... that is what I thought off. But I was thinking if it will be an external system (as in a separate CD player) there might be the problem of CD skipping. That is why I am mulling over the CD changer. Have you gone in for the adapter? If so are you facing problems?

And yeah I agree with you on the sound quality of the factory fitted system.

greatDrive · 26th May 2005, 14:20

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Originally Posted by typeOnegative

Hmmm ... that is what I thought off. But I was thinking if it will be an external system (as in a separate CD player) there might be the problem of CD skipping. That is why I am mulling over the CD changer. Have you gone in for the adapter? If so are you facing problems?

And yeah I agree with you on the sound quality of the factory fitted system.

Yes I am already using this Adapter which I got it from US for $7 from a $.99 shop. Only thing is that your portable CD player should be shock resistant for 5 Seconds. moreover If the car is as smooth as Petra, you won't get much bumps inside

I never faced this problem of skipping tracks, May be because My MP3 is good enough to handle shocks. I suggust you only to buy the Adapter from Net and buy the CD player or MP3 player from a Authurized Dealer.
In this way you can always take your CD player with you and use it as Disc Man when travelling in Train or Plane. Right?.

typeOnegative · 26th May 2005, 14:47

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Originally Posted by greatDrive

Yes I am already using this Adapter which I got it from US for $7 from a $.99 shop. ....In this way you can always take your CD player with you and use it as Disc Man when travelling in Train or Plane. Right?.

Yeah, the Petra is smooth. Our roads are not.

But will give your idea a shot. Require the adapter right now. Have the CD player.

rahulmd · 26th May 2005, 17:04

Hey Camry, There is no truth in the statement that you have to use the FIAT OE speakers in teh front. I have put in 5.25" alpine speakers at the front. the only windows that go up and down (ie the ones in front) work just fine.

check out JBL GT Series speakers. they are excellent value for money. also the boot of the petra/ sienna acts as a sort of resonator or something and the bass from the rear is HEAVY without using a subwoofer.

Rover · 26th May 2005, 20:07

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Originally Posted by Samurai

In Karnataka we have life time road tax which is why the difference between ex-showroom and on road is big. Therefore, the jump is price for new ELX from old EL is 60K.

I guess, we are being taxed for "living" in Karnataka.......

camry93 · 29th May 2005, 21:50

Awright! Here are the promised pics of my new Petra 1.6 ELX !

Its completely bowled me over! Check it out for yourself ...

SMG · 30th May 2005, 02:10

Congratulations! Nice car, nice pictures. Enjoy.

greatDrive · 30th May 2005, 11:00

Looks great in silver Frost, Enjoy Driving dude..

25th May 2005, 22:43	#78
camry93 BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 102 Thanked: 2 Times	My logic is not bullet-proof. Its just a question of priorities. I am not usually required to take the car out much, so its not risk prone. And at home it is very safe since we have a good security system. Besides, I'l get the no-claim bonus in about a month's time (not after an year).
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26th May 2005, 12:33	#82
camry93 BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 102 Thanked: 2 Times	Sorry to be off topic. But hey rajnishb, you sent me a PM and your mailbox is full. Delete some old mails and PM me again.
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26th May 2005, 17:04	#86
rahulmd BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 137 Thanked: 5 Times	Hey Camry, There is no truth in the statement that you have to use the FIAT OE speakers in teh front. I have put in 5.25" alpine speakers at the front. the only windows that go up and down (ie the ones in front) work just fine. check out JBL GT Series speakers. they are excellent value for money. also the boot of the petra/ sienna acts as a sort of resonator or something and the bass from the rear is HEAVY without using a subwoofer.
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29th May 2005, 21:50	#88
camry93 BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 102 Thanked: 2 Times	Awright! Here are the promised pics of my new Petra 1.6 ELX ! Its completely bowled me over! Check it out for yourself ... Last edited by camry93 : 29th May 2005 at 21:52.
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30th May 2005, 02:10	#89
SMG BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 72 Thanked: 107 Times	Congratulations! Nice car, nice pictures. Enjoy.
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greatDrive BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 547 Thanked: 7 Times	Looks great in silver Frost, Enjoy Driving dude..
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