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Old 4th February 2013, 16:06   #31
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One thing is certain that I will not be going in for Goodyears. Apollo Accelere's are something I might opt for. No fancy rubber for this car. Any one wth some suggestions . How are MRF tyres in terms of grip, noise and durability.

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While Acceleres are the best among the desi brands with good grip and soft compound, it wears pretty fast. I am doubtful that my tyre without uneven wear will last beyond 35k. Maybe even less.

Take a good look at Michelins, Bridgestone and Yoko's before you settle for any desi brands.
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My acceleres lasted only 30K. I changed to xm1+. have done 40k km on them now and looks like they would last another 20k unless i get a cut/sidewall damage. The tyres hug on to the road and is brilliant on wet roads. However it tends to skid on hard braking if there is sand on the road.
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Rajneesh,
While Acceleres are the best among the desi brands with good grip and soft compound, it wears pretty fast. I am doubtful that my tyre without uneven wear will last beyond 35k. Maybe even less.

Take a good look at Michelins, Bridgestone and Yoko's before you settle for any desi brands.
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My acceleres lasted only 30K. I changed to xm1+. have done 40k km on them now and looks like they would last another 20k unless i get a cut/sidewall damage. The tyres hug on to the road and is brilliant on wet roads. However it tends to skid on hard braking if there is sand on the road.
Thanks Gemithomas. How much did your XM1+ cost and did you go for the standard size or did you upsize. XM1+ are from Michelin if I am not mistaken.

Any feedback on MRF Tyres from any one?
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Thanks Gemithomas. How much did your XM1+ cost and did you go for the standard size or did you upsize. XM1+ are from Michelin if I am not mistaken.

Any feedback on MRF Tyres from any one?
Yes. It is Michelin XM1+. I got mine at 4700 per piece. But i guess now it would cost around 5K or above. Though they are highly priced they are worth it is what i have felt. The only grouse being it wont hold on to hits on the sidewall. I have a small crack on one tyre from when i scraped a biker at some good speeds. But i am sill running on it for the last 10K km.

MRF would not give you a good ride comfort as they are harder. But i hear they are less prone to sidewall damage.

I have had Yokohoma A Drives on my earlier car and they were good value for money. This is how i would rate the tyres i have first hand experience with. The rating is based on my perception of the driving comfort and performance in rain.

1.Michellin Xm1+
2.Yokohama A Drive
Bridgestone [dont remember the variant]
3.Appollo Acceller
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I own a Figo Diesel Titanium 2011 and am now reaching 65K kms on the odo.
Is there a way to figure out clutch wear? I do not feel any hardness in the clutch but I feel my mileage has dropped drastically from the last service (Not blaming the FASS guys - they have really been very good to me).
Also, I do not see a difference in vehicle speed at a certain RPM (I mean it still runs 100 KMPH at 2500 RPM). The pickup seem to have reduced - not sure if this is psychological.

In essence, any guidance on how do I know the clutch needs to be replaced? Are there any symptoms I need to look for?

Inputs welcome!!
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Friends

I own a Figo Diesel Titanium 2011 and am now reaching 65K kms on the odo.
Is there a way to figure out clutch wear? I do not feel any hardness in the clutch but I feel my mileage has dropped drastically from the last service (Not blaming the FASS guys - they have really been very good to me).
Also, I do not see a difference in vehicle speed at a certain RPM (I mean it still runs 100 KMPH at 2500 RPM). The pickup seem to have reduced - not sure if this is psychological.

In essence, any guidance on how do I know the clutch needs to be replaced? Are there any symptoms I need to look for?

Inputs welcome!!
Good to hear that FASS were good to you. From which dealership did you buy and get servicing from ?
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Good to hear that FASS were good to you. From which dealership did you buy and get servicing from ?
Purchased from Chennai Ford, serviced at MPL while in Chennai and currently from Fortune Ford in Hyderabad. I think I am able draw an amicable relationship wherever I go.
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Purchased from Chennai Ford, serviced at MPL while in Chennai and currently from Fortune Ford in Hyderabad. I think I am able draw an amicable relationship wherever I go.
Thanks. I am waiting for the new Ford Figo to be launched this year. Hopefully, that will be soon, going by the reports on the forum. The car looks interesting, but my concern is the A.S.S which I heard is not that good, although not as bad as the germans.
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The car looks interesting, but my concern is the A.S.S which I heard is not that good, although not as bad as the germans.
i've owned both the Classic fiesta (when it was released) and now own a figo diesel (since 2010). The difference i've seen over these years is that Ford service has slightly improved in terms of parts cost but labour costs have really gone up. Not sure if its just with ford though. But the issue i have faced is that the SA's lack of knowledge in troubleshooting and finding the root cause. At times, i've told them what to look for, to figure out the issue and i've been right on couple of occassions. So you need to be careful and ensure you question them for the work done etc
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