Tata Safari Long-Term Review

4x4addict · 11th April 2009, 09:09

The DVD player on the headrest. Is it the OEM Tata unit or is it aftermarket?

muneemmk · 11th April 2009, 12:22

It's got a DVD player behind the LCD screen.

T_Girl · 11th April 2009, 12:37

Hey, it is a very nicely and a detailed review. Can be really helpful. Interests me a lot since it is one of my favourite 4x4s.

Steeroid · 11th April 2009, 12:54

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Originally Posted by jkdas

And Opera? What does this connect to?

Nothing - they are 2 stand-alone units (that can be connected to the HU for sound if required). Each of those screens has its own DVD player, speakers, FM transmitter, headphone outlets, PS & USB connectors + wired gaming controllers. Not sure of this but I think it has bluetooth connectivity for wireless speakers too.

Frankly this is not something I would've wanted to do, and I dont see this being used very often. Its just that a 10-year-old was so taken up by this during a visit to Dragon Mart - the fact that it was really cheap helped.

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Originally Posted by 4x4addict

The DVD player on the headrest. Is it the OEM Tata unit or is it aftermarket?

Nope, as mentioned above its a 10" screen+player (OEM is a 7" screen-only unit) from Dragon Mart - a large, kilometer long mall only for chinese stuff on the outskirts of Dubai where you get practically everything that is ever made in China.

4x4addict · 11th April 2009, 17:49

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Nope, as mentioned above its a 10" screen+player (OEM is a 7" screen-only unit) from Dragon Mart - a large, kilometer long mall only for chinese stuff on the outskirts of Dubai where you get practically everything that is ever made in China.

Does it fit in the standard headrests or did you have to change the headrests?

Steeroid · 12th April 2009, 13:00

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Originally Posted by 4x4addict

Does it fit in the standard headrests or did you have to change the headrests?

It comes as a headrest with the screen and player embedded - you merely lift the original headrest out and plonk this one in (you also have to do the wiring, which is pretty simple).

overdose14 · 12th April 2009, 13:06

I see that center console color is changed,
can you please tell me how you did that,
even i plan to do that.
thanks

Steeroid · 12th April 2009, 13:20

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Originally Posted by overdose14

I see that center console color is changed,
can you please tell me how you did that,
even i plan to do that.
thanks

Carbon fibre sheets stuck on.

Its expensive and you dont really have to go for real carbon fibre - you will get carbon-fibre patterned vinyl which you can stick on. The difference can only be made out by feel - the look is exactly the same.

overdose14 · 12th April 2009, 13:33

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Carbon fibre sheets stuck on.

Its expensive and you dont really have to go for real carbon fibre - you will get carbon-fibre patterned vinyl which you can stick on. The difference can only be made out by feel - the look is exactly the same.

thanks a lot
are those vinyl sheets available in india? (i'm currently in canada).
and one more thing, how have mounted those compo's on front door.
i too plan to get my safari back in shape when i'll visit india and what do you think of mounting amplifiers beneath the front of rear seat.
in your opinion which is the best place to place amplifiers other then below front seats.

Steeroid · 12th April 2009, 13:40

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Originally Posted by overdose14

are those vinyl sheets available in india? (i'm currently in canada).

I believe they are (or so Blue Thunder told me while installing the Carbon Fibre sheets) but are difficult to find.

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Originally Posted by overdose14

and one more thing, how have mounted those compo's on front door.
i too plan to get my safari back in shape when i'll visit india and what do you think of mounting amplifiers beneath the front of rear seat.
in your opinion which is the best place to place amplifiers other then below front seats.

I'm not an ICE guy - I suggest you put this query somewhere in the vast ocean that is the ICE forum. I really have no idea what to put in and where - I just know when it doesnt sound quite right.

jkdas · 18th June 2009, 22:55

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Update & Notice to Dicor owners - vehicle has gone in for 30k Service. Fuel Filter (Diesel Filter) assembly will be REPLACED and it Costs Rs.7,400/-. My friend says it is some kind of two-piece assembly consisting of a filter and an electronic sensor.

MODS PLEASE UPDATE TITLE TO 30,000 KMS.

The same implies to 2.2L also.

For records

kp ! remember?

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Originally Posted by kpzen

Phew!! 50k kms in 3years..Incredible!! All driven by u during your visits??

Damn!! My zen has reached 58k kms in 8 years. lol

harjeev · 19th June 2009, 09:07

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Update & Notice to Dicor owners - vehicle has gone in for 30k Service. Fuel Filter (Diesel Filter) assembly will be REPLACED and it Costs Rs.7,400/-. My friend says it is some kind of two-piece assembly consisting of a filter and an electronic sensor.

MODS PLEASE UPDATE TITLE TO 30,000 KMS.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkdas

The same implies to 2.2L also.

For records

kp ! remember?

Hey I am producing an extract of my service bill at 25K kms and the diesel filter in my 2.2 was only 2200 bucks. then is it a different product or something else. If you want I can checkout my bill and post the part number as well

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Originally Posted by harjeev

Update on the service

I clocked 25k+ on the ODO last month and got the service done from A-One Motors, Rama Road, Delhi
The service was done on 11/02/2009 and the ODO was on 25422 kms

The details of the service/ bill are as follows

Oil Filter assembly (161.78)
Air Filter element (644.44)
Fuel Filter Delphi assy. (2163.56)
Diesel Engine Oil CH4 15W40 Castrol GTX 7.7liters (1796.64)
Differential oil EP 84W140 Castrol 2.2liters (403.33)
White petroleum jelly (4.8)
Transpower TQ powersteering Oil Castrol 0.25liters (44.58)
Tow Hook cover (48)
Bulb 12V 21/5W (46.22)
Check A/C system (FOC)
CHeck & Adjust idle speed (FOC)
3rd free service (ENG O/F+DIFF/OIL+A/F+F/F)
Clean Catalytic Filter (250)
Brake Pads Clean (350)
Wheel Alignment (350)
20% VAT on Parts 448.92
@12.5% VAT on Parts 383.60
service tax/Edu cess 117.42

Total 7213.29

nikkibike · 19th June 2009, 10:19

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Originally Posted by harjeev

the diesel filter in my 2.2 was only 2200 bucks.

Well.. It costed so much looong back. But TATA's has reduced its price later and so your invoice shows the present cost of that item. Lucky you!

discoverwild · 20th June 2009, 13:47

Phew! That was over 4 hours of engrossed reading.

A special mention to Nikkibike, a friend like you is a Godsend. Maybe I should buy my Safari here and get it to you for advice and Concorde for service. You asked for it !!

I love the Tatas for their reliability like Steeroid mentions here. I remember way back in 1998, I did the old Munnar to Kodaikanal route via Mattupetty Dam in a 2WD Sierra NA, 5 of us, with two spares and luggage. There was no road. From the checkpost, the initial climb up took 2 hours for a distance of 4 kms! The total journey of 60 kms lasted 5 hours. We practically did everything, climbed over broken trees, dug our way through slush, waded waters that were over the door sills. I even remember sitting on the left front seat and driving to avoid toppling the car over. I was a hot blooded 24-year old then. Except for a badly bent sump guard (which was just a piece of sheet metal), the Sierra practically was beaming. Ratan Tata would have been pleased.

Sorry for the OT, but like Steeroid I am convinced of their capabilities, no end.

anupmathur · 20th June 2009, 14:08

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Originally Posted by discoverwild

I love the Tatas for their reliability like Steeroid mentions here. ......

Amen!
There are viewpoints and beliefs that are beyond redemption and beyond question.
So be it!

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4x4addict Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,483 Thanked: 4,532 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	The DVD player on the headrest. Is it the OEM Tata unit or is it aftermarket?
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muneemmk BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cochin Posts: 832 Thanked: 99 Times View My Garage	It's got a DVD player behind the LCD screen.
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T_Girl BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 68 Thanked: 3 Times	Hey, it is a very nicely and a detailed review. Can be really helpful. Interests me a lot since it is one of my favourite 4x4s.
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overdose14 BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brampton,Canada Posts: 159 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	I see that center console color is changed, can you please tell me how you did that, even i plan to do that. thanks
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discoverwild Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: BLR/CBE Posts: 1,296 Thanked: 3,650 Times	Phew! That was over 4 hours of engrossed reading. A special mention to Nikkibike, a friend like you is a Godsend. Maybe I should buy my Safari here and get it to you for advice and Concorde for service. You asked for it !! I love the Tatas for their reliability like Steeroid mentions here. I remember way back in 1998, I did the old Munnar to Kodaikanal route via Mattupetty Dam in a 2WD Sierra NA, 5 of us, with two spares and luggage. There was no road. From the checkpost, the initial climb up took 2 hours for a distance of 4 kms! The total journey of 60 kms lasted 5 hours. We practically did everything, climbed over broken trees, dug our way through slush, waded waters that were over the door sills. I even remember sitting on the left front seat and driving to avoid toppling the car over. I was a hot blooded 24-year old then. Except for a badly bent sump guard (which was just a piece of sheet metal), the Sierra practically was beaming. Ratan Tata would have been pleased. Sorry for the OT, but like Steeroid I am convinced of their capabilities, no end.
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