The Story of MIKE - My Ikon Flair 2006 EDIT : The story concludes

esteem_lover · 31st July 2007, 20:42

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Nimz, Mike conveys his love to Sparky. Looking forward to meeting her someday.

Now, isn't this starting to develop into an online love affair. I hope they dont get into cyberuknowwhat.

benbsb29 · 1st August 2007, 10:20

VC12, good to see your able to get good mileage figures now.

Crazy driver, do u have the concerned xls or you want me to mail it to you? Its actually very helpful.

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

Now, isn't this starting to develop into an online love affair. I hope they dont get into cyberuknowwhat.

Well, they are just dating now. I dont think they're that fast.

Jomz · 1st August 2007, 10:42

Hey benny stumbled in really late...
Nice Review.

You forgot the ambulance episode.. & carrying a delirious T bhpian from nandi hills in MIKE

And MIKE was my hospital ward till the meet was over...

esteem_lover · 1st August 2007, 22:11

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Originally Posted by Jomz

Hey benny stumbled in really late...
Nice Review.

You forgot the ambulance episode.. & carrying a delirious T bhpian from nandi hills in MIKE

And MIKE was my hospital ward till the meet was over...

I think that is the time benny decided not to bring along mike for the meets.

benbsb29 · 2nd August 2007, 09:24

Jomz, ofcourse i remember the episode. Guess you would be the best one to comment on the comfort factor in that case.

John, how did you arrive at that conclusion? Looks like too much of wine on your birthday.

benbsb29 · 8th August 2007, 11:23

Finally, another major milestone reached.
MIKE is now 10,000 kms young, and going good.

This came up on the weekend, and so i decided to gift him a good wash.
Took him to the car wash, making sure that the weather Gods too were in favour. He came out from the wash looking all splendid, and thats when the rain Gods conspired, and decided to let loose. The drive from the car wash to my house saw him back to his previously mucky state, however this time its something i can clean on my own.

Crazy traffic conditions make me hate using the car for office commutes. Relative lack of activity these days is thus explained.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 8th August 2007, 11:41

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Originally Posted by benbsb29

Crazy driver, do u have the concerned xls or you want me to mail it to you? Its actually very helpful.

I created one based on the pic you have posted here.

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Originally Posted by benbsb29

MIKE is now 10,000 kms young, and going good.

10,000 kms 'young' is correct. Congrats MIKE!

My old maruti 800 was at her best after 25k kms. I feel the engine gets younger and younger every day with more and more kms. (till engine starts showing its age after 60k- 80k kms and all)

esteem_lover · 8th August 2007, 13:55

Congrats mike. At last your owner decided to give you a bath. Maybe you should keep achieving milestones if you want to be clean.

speedmiester · 8th August 2007, 14:04

Too bad mike, you only get washed after achieving milestones.

rjstyles69 · 8th August 2007, 14:17

God almighty, this miser keeps a track of money spent on fuel

for this beauty.

Also sad that the car gets a good bath only when it reaches a milestone.
So when is the next bath due Benny? 15k or 20k?

shazikon · 8th August 2007, 14:33

How did i miss this thread all these days.. good write up Benny..Man you are way too organised to keep count of howmuch money you spent on Gas. I only keep count of the petrol bills which i have to submit once in a quarter

only then i come to know i spent somuch.. Congratulations to you and Mike and wish you happy driving for the forthcomming milestones..
But just a bath for 10K kms is bad Benny you should celebrate with like minded ikonians.. and bhpians!!

benbsb29 · 8th August 2007, 14:47

Good comments, guys !!

I wash/try to wash the car atleast twice every week, depending upon time availability. The visits to the car wash are more during the rainy season, or when i am overly lazy.

I guess nothing can beat this :
When me and wifey used to have these petty fights earlier, i used to go and wash the car. Helped to soothe the frayed nerves, and calm down.
When my friends started associating a clean car with troubles in the house, i laid to rest that practice.

VC12 · 8th August 2007, 16:59

Hey, do send me the xls

I ll put it to use and see as well.

Cheers!!

VC12 · 8th August 2007, 17:06

Guys,

I have checked out few shops for alloys wheels my panther Ikon , a bit confused btw Neo ( Indian) and League, Plati , HR. All are almost in similar range for a set of 5 -13".( around 15k)

Let me know ur thought if i should keep my old stock wheels and go for new alloys or should i trade in.

I am also intending to add a rear spolier, Ford guys gave me a quote of 8k+( toooooooo much).Aftremarket range is around 3-4k with piant, my only worry is the quality of fitment /work.

Post your thoughts/suggestions.

benbsb29 · 9th August 2007, 09:43

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Originally Posted by VC12

Hey, do send me the xls
I ll put it to use and see as well.

VC12, PM me your email address, and i shall forward it to you.

As for the spoiler, 8K+ is way too much, as quoted by the Ford accessories guys.

1st August 2007, 10:42	#33
Jomz BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Detroit, MI,USA Posts: 834 Thanked: 335 Times	Hey benny stumbled in really late... Nice Review. You forgot the ambulance episode.. & carrying a delirious T bhpian from nandi hills in MIKE And MIKE was my hospital ward till the meet was over...
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2nd August 2007, 09:24	#35
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,968 Thanked: 13,222 Times View My Garage	Jomz, ofcourse i remember the episode. Guess you would be the best one to comment on the comfort factor in that case. John, how did you arrive at that conclusion? Looks like too much of wine on your birthday.
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8th August 2007, 11:23	#36
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,968 Thanked: 13,222 Times View My Garage	10,000 kms and going strong Finally, another major milestone reached. MIKE is now 10,000 kms young, and going good. This came up on the weekend, and so i decided to gift him a good wash. Took him to the car wash, making sure that the weather Gods too were in favour. He came out from the wash looking all splendid, and thats when the rain Gods conspired, and decided to let loose. The drive from the car wash to my house saw him back to his previously mucky state, however this time its something i can clean on my own. Crazy traffic conditions make me hate using the car for office commutes. Relative lack of activity these days is thus explained.
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8th August 2007, 13:55	#38
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Congrats mike. At last your owner decided to give you a bath. Maybe you should keep achieving milestones if you want to be clean.
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8th August 2007, 14:04	#39
speedmiester Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 2,387 Thanked: 6,631 Times	Too bad mike, you only get washed after achieving milestones.
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8th August 2007, 14:17	#40
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,343 Thanked: 842 Times View My Garage	God almighty, this miser keeps a track of money spent on fuel for this beauty. Also sad that the car gets a good bath only when it reaches a milestone. So when is the next bath due Benny? 15k or 20k?
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8th August 2007, 14:33	#41
shazikon BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 391 Thanked: 24 Times View My Garage	How did i miss this thread all these days.. good write up Benny..Man you are way too organised to keep count of howmuch money you spent on Gas. I only keep count of the petrol bills which i have to submit once in a quarter only then i come to know i spent somuch.. Congratulations to you and Mike and wish you happy driving for the forthcomming milestones.. But just a bath for 10K kms is bad Benny you should celebrate with like minded ikonians.. and bhpians!!
	() Thanks

8th August 2007, 14:47	#42
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,968 Thanked: 13,222 Times View My Garage	Good comments, guys !! I wash/try to wash the car atleast twice every week, depending upon time availability. The visits to the car wash are more during the rainy season, or when i am overly lazy. I guess nothing can beat this : When me and wifey used to have these petty fights earlier, i used to go and wash the car. Helped to soothe the frayed nerves, and calm down. When my friends started associating a clean car with troubles in the house, i laid to rest that practice.
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8th August 2007, 16:59	#43
VC12 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 297 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Hey, do send me the xls I ll put it to use and see as well. Cheers!!
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8th August 2007, 17:06	#44
VC12 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 297 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Guys, I have checked out few shops for alloys wheels my panther Ikon , a bit confused btw Neo ( Indian) and League, Plati , HR. All are almost in similar range for a set of 5 -13".( around 15k) Let me know ur thought if i should keep my old stock wheels and go for new alloys or should i trade in. I am also intending to add a rear spolier, Ford guys gave me a quote of 8k+( toooooooo much).Aftremarket range is around 3-4k with piant, my only worry is the quality of fitment /work. Post your thoughts/suggestions.
	() Thanks