Tata Safari Dicor 3.0L VX 4x4 - Leh'd, 105k kms up & Auf Wiedersehen!

HappyWheels · 26th March 2009, 13:39

Congrats on crossing the milestone, Suman!

So, another one heading to the forest! Have a great trip.

suman · 26th March 2009, 13:43

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Congrats Suman, on your half century.

Good to see your beast faithful to you at all times.

Wish you many more miles and smiles

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Originally Posted by HappyWheels

Congrats on crossing the milestone, Suman!

So, another one heading to the forest! Have a great trip.

Thanks Guys; my second Corbett outing - planning to go a little off the beaten track this time around, lets see how it goes!

extreme_torque · 26th March 2009, 13:58

@suman... its about time you did that... the offbeaten track. Your beast would now be dying to go offroad... enough of flying over spead breakers and the mehrauli-gurgaon stretch.

suman · 26th March 2009, 14:03

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Originally Posted by extreme_torque

@suman... its about time you did that... the offbeaten track. Your beast would now be dying to go offroad... enough of flying over spead breakers and the mehrauli-gurgaon stretch.

Yup Lavkesh & that's why the sudden hurry to switch to tubeless

extreme_torque · 26th March 2009, 14:10

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Originally Posted by suman

Yup Lavkesh & that's why the sudden hurry to switch to tubeless

Keep in mind the ship like turning radius and 4L.... it makes it oh-so-easy. The fat momma can crawl up a straight wall if you like.

suman · 26th March 2009, 14:14

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Originally Posted by extreme_torque

Keep in mind the ship like turning radius and 4L.... it makes it oh-so-easy. The fat momma can crawl up a straight wall if you like.

Oh, I don't doubt that at all - my concern was more about a nice, meaty puncture while crossing a river! Somehow, I always have that nagging worry at the back of my mind about the tubed tyres. And two of them are pretty worn at the edges.

extreme_torque · 26th March 2009, 14:20

During our chandertaal trip there were times when we were facing a steep, really steep incline and I would stop and stare and Nitin. We would sheepishly look at each other "Can she do it?", engaged 4L and the way she would climb up was amazing. If its not a gravel or slippery area or sand, I would recommend 4L everytime. It'll save the clutch as well

gowda79 · 27th March 2009, 23:05

Suman Bhai congrats on your trucks half century completion.

Do more and more miles on it.

Which tyres are you planning to switch to ???

iraghava · 28th March 2009, 02:40

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Congrats Suman, on your half century

Pavan - I'm sure it's not Suman's half century that he's celebrating with such fanfare!

Anyway, Suman good to know the beast still works well! Let me know how the tyre upgrade goes!

simply_sunny001 · 29th March 2009, 04:17

dada,
you are munching miles much faster than anyone of us.

now looking forward to your tyre upgrade,keep us posted.

and if possible post the details of the suspension work.

suman · 31st March 2009, 10:41

Thanks guys - The Beast got new footwear yesterday

Yokohama Geolandar AT/S - stock size, 235x70x16 from Star Wheels, Sector 14, Gurgaon -

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Tata Safari Dicor 3.0L VX 4x4 - Leh'd, 105k kms up & Auf Wiedersehen!-picture-018.jpg

(Better pictures will follow later)

Deepak was kind enough to give me a really sweet price

and he also gave me a nice cash back for the old tyres. He had actually told me on inspection that the older set were good enough for another 5k kms in the city but on hearing that I was going out of town, he agreed that it would be a good idea getting new footwear now.

So - about 125 kms done already, liking it so far. I guess the Corbett run this weekend will give a better idea but initial impressions - road noise is less, vehicle feels nice & planted & ride has improved. I like the overall looks of the tread & the tyre. Deepak also feels that the Silicone will give an advantage as far as mileage is concerned.

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Originally Posted by simply_sunny001

and if possible post the details of the suspension work.

Sandeep, not much of details to post - they changed the rear bushes (comes in a kit) & the rear shock absorbers, that's all. The shockers are expensive, around 3.6k a pair. I will get the front shockers changed at the 55k kms service (front bushes & arms have already been changed around 45k kms).

hrag · 31st March 2009, 10:52

Nice, very nice. Enjoy the ride

gowda79 · 31st March 2009, 11:09

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Originally Posted by suman

Thanks guys - The Beast got new footwear yesterday

Suman Bhai nice footwear, please put better picture from the front.

Keep us updated on the Corbett trip.

suman · 9th April 2009, 11:39

The odo crossed 55,555 kms this morning at Chanakyapuri. The Yokos have done 1,250 kms thanks to a 600+ kms round trip to Corbett last weekend. They're doing their job well so far - they are pretty silent on the highway & grip levels are good (went up 140 kmph on NH24, felt a little more planted than the earlier OEMs). Time for the 55k kms service - basically a top-up service, planning to get it done this weekend. Need to decide whether to change the front shockers or push them till 60k kms.

The Beast happily trundles on, will update (if anything of interest) once the service is done

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tsk1979 · 9th April 2009, 11:44

So did you get to engage 4x4?
If so, it would be the first real 4x4 trip for your beast

26th March 2009, 13:39	#271
HappyWheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,106 Thanked: 537 Times	Congrats on crossing the milestone, Suman! So, another one heading to the forest! Have a great trip.
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26th March 2009, 13:58	#273
extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,377 Thanked: 5,105 Times	@suman... its about time you did that... the offbeaten track. Your beast would now be dying to go offroad... enough of flying over spead breakers and the mehrauli-gurgaon stretch.
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26th March 2009, 14:20	#277
extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,377 Thanked: 5,105 Times	During our chandertaal trip there were times when we were facing a steep, really steep incline and I would stop and stare and Nitin. We would sheepishly look at each other "Can she do it?", engaged 4L and the way she would climb up was amazing. If its not a gravel or slippery area or sand, I would recommend 4L everytime. It'll save the clutch as well
	() Thanks

27th March 2009, 23:05	#278
gowda79 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,478 Thanked: 194 Times View My Garage	Suman Bhai congrats on your trucks half century completion. Do more and more miles on it. Which tyres are you planning to switch to ???
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29th March 2009, 04:17	#280
simply_sunny001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London & Rohtak Posts: 1,340 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	dada, you are munching miles much faster than anyone of us. now looking forward to your tyre upgrade,keep us posted. and if possible post the details of the suspension work.
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31st March 2009, 10:52	#282
hrag BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 1,982 Thanked: 31 Times	Nice, very nice. Enjoy the ride
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9th April 2009, 11:39	#284
suman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 4,589 Thanked: 279 Times View My Garage	55555 - ain't that a nice number! The odo crossed 55,555 kms this morning at Chanakyapuri. The Yokos have done 1,250 kms thanks to a 600+ kms round trip to Corbett last weekend. They're doing their job well so far - they are pretty silent on the highway & grip levels are good (went up 140 kmph on NH24, felt a little more planted than the earlier OEMs). Time for the 55k kms service - basically a top-up service, planning to get it done this weekend. Need to decide whether to change the front shockers or push them till 60k kms. The Beast happily trundles on, will update (if anything of interest) once the service is done
	() Thanks

9th April 2009, 11:44	#285
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	So did you get to engage 4x4? If so, it would be the first real 4x4 trip for your beast
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