Swift VDi ownership: A Running report

csateesh · 7th August 2007, 10:08

Hi Geek,

If you know someone travelling to US ask him to get a small can of RainX. Ans ask him to pick up the Original Glass treatment. This works wonders on glass and all rain drops beads and rolls off

Sateesh

Thad E Ginathom · 7th August 2007, 14:20

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small can of RainX

Better get a big one.

Once you start using glass treatments like this you pretty-much have to go on doing so.

GeekSrik · 9th August 2007, 21:22

hi sateesh, yeah i have to try and procure it from somewhere. meanwhile, its been long hours at work, and long commutes with my swift D, which is nearing 2500 kms now. i ve been parking it outside without car park protection of late at office too. i had given the car for valet parking during a party at a hotel for me quitting my job, and that damn guy put a scratch on my dear car. luckily its hairline and white in colour. could be the handiwork of some miscreants too dunno about it. the faster i get it teflon coated the better i guess. does teflon coat produce static charge? anyone knows??

other than that car is stable and good as usual. i still dont like the gear shift operation. much better than before that is my style of shifting it. but i still dont like it. perhaps its too hard and bulky compared to other cars. the clutch hasnt softened down yet. waiting for that.

OT: so whats been keeping me busy of late? i ve gotten into blogging on my site. just persuing my interests of writing and photography a bit more than usual. and oh yeah, i did meet old man rudra sen at his home last weekend. he was kind enough to spare a couple of hours and sit with me on my digital photos. i had lots of doubts on the wrong shots that i had, and he explained how to correct them. a simple man with varied interests is the definition of rudraji. his photos are just awesome and boy oh boy am I impressed with his huge macintosh at home, wowowow!

to give you an idea of the scale of the machine, have a look at his monitor down below!! its a full 30 inches. and he's also got harmon kardon speakers which sit pretty on his desk! its always good to spend some time with new people!

so much for now, for people wanting to know what i am upto, my site is always there for you

GeekSrik · 9th August 2007, 21:23

to add another news, a tata safari got stolen on my street yesterday night. with everyone parking their cars outside the house on my street, from 800s to benz, this was bound to happen.

can anyone tell me whether its technically possible to steal my swift D which has immobilizer by small time crooks who try and use duplicate keys?? i dont believe someone whisked away a safari without an owner knowing!! sheesh.

Thad E Ginathom · 9th August 2007, 21:46

It shouldn't be... that's the whole point of the chip in the key.

(Errr.... anyone actually seen one of those chips?)

But just to worry you, a big trend in UK housebreaking over recent years is that it isn't the TV, the HiFi, the jewellery, or even the cash they want --- it's the car keys.

Whatever they invent there'll be a way round it :(

DCEite · 9th August 2007, 22:06

You better get a Gear lock, if you haven't already, Geek.

austere_sly · 9th August 2007, 23:40

hey geek, you went to Rudra and you didn't ask his views about teflon ? He is considered a guru in car care. Well just to put his views from other thread, he doesn't advice going for teflon. He says that a good coat of wax polish is good enough.

BUSA · 10th August 2007, 12:58

Get a gear lock.

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to add another news, a tata safari got stolen on my street yesterday night. with everyone parking their cars outside the house on my street, from 800s to benz, this was bound to happen.

The Thief Reclaimed his life.

The Owner Claimed his Insurance..

phamilyman · 10th August 2007, 13:25

What else could help, besides a gear lock?

GeekSrik · 10th August 2007, 14:03

how much does a gear lock cost and who provides it in bangalore?

rahul_intlad · 10th August 2007, 14:09

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can anyone tell me whether its technically possible to steal my swift D which has immobilizer by small time crooks who try and use duplicate keys?

No that's the whole point behind the Icats/immobilser feature.If the thief is sophisticated enough to beat the immobiliser then a gearlock should be a walk in the park for him.

Don't think you need the gearlock ,it would be overkill.

scarlet.fever · 10th August 2007, 14:13

Hello sir jee
My friend has installed gear lock from auto cop for 1300 bucks.

blorebuddy · 11th August 2007, 19:22

Anyone knows where I can get this vax polishing done in Bangalore? or its DYI?

austere_sly · 12th August 2007, 00:43

I got gear lock from a car market in delhi for 1000 bucks. It an auto cop.

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Anyone knows where I can get this vax polishing done in Bangalore? or its DYI?

I guess u meant "DIY". Yes it a DIY but it requires quite a time and energy. I have never been able to finish wax in less than two hours. If you take it to some professional guy they may be able to offer you better results , but it won't match the satisfaction you get from doing it yourself.

blorebuddy · 12th August 2007, 21:43

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Originally Posted by austere_sly

I guess u meant "DIY". Yes it a DIY but it requires quite a time and energy. I have never been able to finish wax in less than two hours. If you take it to some professional guy they may be able to offer you better results , but it won't match the satisfaction you get from doing it yourself.

Yes. It is DIY. Sorry for the typo.
Can you please point me to some guide for DIY. Let me try

7th August 2007, 10:08	#196
csateesh BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 551 Thanked: 168 Times View My Garage	Hi Geek, If you know someone travelling to US ask him to get a small can of RainX. Ans ask him to pick up the Original Glass treatment. This works wonders on glass and all rain drops beads and rolls off Sateesh
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9th August 2007, 21:22	#198
GeekSrik Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,281 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	2500km on my Vdi hi sateesh, yeah i have to try and procure it from somewhere. meanwhile, its been long hours at work, and long commutes with my swift D, which is nearing 2500 kms now. i ve been parking it outside without car park protection of late at office too. i had given the car for valet parking during a party at a hotel for me quitting my job, and that damn guy put a scratch on my dear car. luckily its hairline and white in colour. could be the handiwork of some miscreants too dunno about it. the faster i get it teflon coated the better i guess. does teflon coat produce static charge? anyone knows?? other than that car is stable and good as usual. i still dont like the gear shift operation. much better than before that is my style of shifting it. but i still dont like it. perhaps its too hard and bulky compared to other cars. the clutch hasnt softened down yet. waiting for that. OT: so whats been keeping me busy of late? i ve gotten into blogging on my site. just persuing my interests of writing and photography a bit more than usual. and oh yeah, i did meet old man rudra sen at his home last weekend. he was kind enough to spare a couple of hours and sit with me on my digital photos. i had lots of doubts on the wrong shots that i had, and he explained how to correct them. a simple man with varied interests is the definition of rudraji. his photos are just awesome and boy oh boy am I impressed with his huge macintosh at home, wowowow! to give you an idea of the scale of the machine, have a look at his monitor down below!! its a full 30 inches. and he's also got harmon kardon speakers which sit pretty on his desk! its always good to spend some time with new people! so much for now, for people wanting to know what i am upto, my site is always there for you
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9th August 2007, 21:23	#199
GeekSrik Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,281 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	to add another news, a tata safari got stolen on my street yesterday night. with everyone parking their cars outside the house on my street, from 800s to benz, this was bound to happen. can anyone tell me whether its technically possible to steal my swift D which has immobilizer by small time crooks who try and use duplicate keys?? i dont believe someone whisked away a safari without an owner knowing!! sheesh.
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9th August 2007, 21:46	#200
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 10,990 Thanked: 26,386 Times	It shouldn't be... that's the whole point of the chip in the key. (Errr.... anyone actually seen one of those chips?) But just to worry you, a big trend in UK housebreaking over recent years is that it isn't the TV, the HiFi, the jewellery, or even the cash they want --- it's the car keys. Whatever they invent there'll be a way round it :(
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9th August 2007, 22:06	#201
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,413 Thanked: 2,518 Times	You better get a Gear lock, if you haven't already, Geek.
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9th August 2007, 23:40	#202
austere_sly BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 295 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	hey geek, you went to Rudra and you didn't ask his views about teflon ? He is considered a guru in car care. Well just to put his views from other thread, he doesn't advice going for teflon. He says that a good coat of wax polish is good enough.
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10th August 2007, 13:25	#204
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,642 Times	What else could help, besides a gear lock?
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10th August 2007, 14:03	#205
GeekSrik Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,281 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	how much does a gear lock cost and who provides it in bangalore?
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10th August 2007, 14:13	#207
scarlet.fever BANNED Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Delhi/Gurgaon Posts: 235 Thanked: 30 Times	Hello sir jee My friend has installed gear lock from auto cop for 1300 bucks.
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11th August 2007, 19:22	#208
blorebuddy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 594 Thanked: 257 Times	Wax polishing in Bangalore Anyone knows where I can get this vax polishing done in Bangalore? or its DYI?
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