Chevrolet Optra Magnum TCDi ... My new love ..!!

dockap · 4th May 2008, 22:19

pete's box available for magnum and its going to increase the bhp to 150 anyone planning on buying it

kewlferrari · 5th May 2008, 12:37

Finally got my Blazing Red LS last week

. Have just clocked about 300 Km right now. Initial impressions are all very good. Right now not going for the Pete's. I am anyways going to do a sedate run-in so won't need the xtra 30Bhp.

It's an awesome car just loving it.

kewlferrari · 5th May 2008, 13:04

One question to all Magnum Diesel Owners - what do you recommend the normal diesel or the sulphur added diesel (xtra mile & Hi-speed)

Have heard conflicting recommendations on the same

beanstalk_230 · 5th May 2008, 15:42

iv been using normal diesel.. its either IOC or Reliance

no problems so far

As far as I am concerned, id not be buying the box until my car completes 10-12k atleast. after that id be convincing my father for the same for the next few months

BTW I would love to know the performance stats(0-60, 100, 160 timings) before actually plunging to buy one.

cheers

dockap · 6th May 2008, 19:20

send me 31k and i will tell you all the stats you want

amtak · 6th May 2008, 19:33

I have the stats 0-100 in 36:24:36 seconds (oops! I guess that's for the petefied TATA truck!)

abhinav.gupta88 · 6th May 2008, 21:36

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Originally Posted by amtak

I have the stats 0-100 in 36:24:36 seconds (oops! I guess that's for the petefied TATA truck!)

@ amtak - the above stats would do good or rather would rock in any case..

just get me the appropiate box to get that output [36:24:26]

HotChillyPepper · 8th May 2008, 17:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by kewlferrari

One question to all Magnum Diesel Owners - what do you recommend the normal diesel or the sulphur added diesel (xtra mile & Hi-speed)

Have heard conflicting recommendations on the same

Being frank i feel extra power on normal diesel. I really dont have any logical reasons for this, but my magnum feels fresh and more energetic with normal one. Is it that the engine is tuned for normal diesel?

kewlferrari · 9th May 2008, 08:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by HotChillyPepper

Being frank i feel extra power on normal diesel. I really dont have any logical reasons for this, but my magnum feels fresh and more energetic with normal one. Is it that the engine is tuned for normal diesel?

Thanks for the reply HotChilly Pepper, my first refill date is around the corner. Will try normal diesel this time.

simplyself · 9th May 2008, 10:16

Forgive my ignorance, isnt the premium diesel has even less sulfur and more additives than the normal one?

hsejars · 9th May 2008, 14:12

Non LT Magnum owners, I would like to know how the braking is without the ABS esp at high speeds. Have you ever felt the need for ABS. Would appreciate your inputs as I am seriously considering the LS version.

Thanks
rajesh

stable rock · 10th May 2008, 18:31

Hi Rajesh,

The price difference between the the LS and LT is around 1L only.For one lac you get leather seats,ABS,Airbags and chrome door handles etc and two din audio which looks better in the dash rather than a single din in LS.Being an owner of magnum LT the braking is Superb.Please consider the LT ,the 1L is acceptable for these features.

shuvd · 10th May 2008, 20:27

ABS is must in the Magnum. Don't skip on this essential kit.

hsejars · 11th May 2008, 11:04

hi Shuvd, Stable_rock,
I started looking at a Swift Diesel and have considerably increased my budget this much - cant stretch any further :-( I am now confused between Verna CRDI (ABS) or Optra Magnum LS - the former gives me the safety, the latter gives me a more plush & a better ride/driving experience (from my TD experience). I somehow did not like the long gear throws in the Verna & the home minister (my missus :-) ) does not like its looks.

kewlferrari · 12th May 2008, 11:25

hi hsejars,

Well I went through the same dilemma. I wanted the ABS, the rest I could live happily in the LS.

Thanks to all 4 disc breaks the breaking is confidence inspiring. It doesn't guarantee that the breaks won't get locked, but atleast the breaking distance is very good. Upgrade to 205 from the 195 stock tyres. Finally picked-up the LS.

If the extra lakh is manageable I will say go for the LT. But if it's stretch you can do without go for the LS. I have and am absolutely loving it.

4th May 2008, 22:19	#166
dockap BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mangalore Posts: 868 Thanked: 478 Times View My Garage	pete's box available for magnum and its going to increase the bhp to 150 anyone planning on buying it
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5th May 2008, 12:37	#167
kewlferrari BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 175 Thanked: 16 Times	Finally got my Blazing Red LS last week . Have just clocked about 300 Km right now. Initial impressions are all very good. Right now not going for the Pete's. I am anyways going to do a sedate run-in so won't need the xtra 30Bhp. It's an awesome car just loving it.
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5th May 2008, 13:04	#168
kewlferrari BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 175 Thanked: 16 Times	One question to all Magnum Diesel Owners - what do you recommend the normal diesel or the sulphur added diesel (xtra mile & Hi-speed) Have heard conflicting recommendations on the same
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5th May 2008, 15:42	#169
beanstalk_230 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lucknow/New Delhi Posts: 263 Thanked: 45 Times	iv been using normal diesel.. its either IOC or Reliance no problems so far As far as I am concerned, id not be buying the box until my car completes 10-12k atleast. after that id be convincing my father for the same for the next few months BTW I would love to know the performance stats(0-60, 100, 160 timings) before actually plunging to buy one. cheers
	() Thanks

6th May 2008, 19:20	#170
dockap BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mangalore Posts: 868 Thanked: 478 Times View My Garage	send me 31k and i will tell you all the stats you want
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6th May 2008, 19:33	#171
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,915 Thanked: 902 Times View My Garage	I have the stats 0-100 in 36:24:36 seconds (oops! I guess that's for the petefied TATA truck!)
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9th May 2008, 10:16	#175
simplyself Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,051 Thanked: 621 Times	Forgive my ignorance, isnt the premium diesel has even less sulfur and more additives than the normal one?
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9th May 2008, 14:12	#176
hsejars BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 86 Thanked: 5 Times	Non LT Magnum owners, I would like to know how the braking is without the ABS esp at high speeds. Have you ever felt the need for ABS. Would appreciate your inputs as I am seriously considering the LS version. Thanks rajesh
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10th May 2008, 18:31	#177
stable rock BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 181 Thanked: 50 Times	Hi Rajesh, The price difference between the the LS and LT is around 1L only.For one lac you get leather seats,ABS,Airbags and chrome door handles etc and two din audio which looks better in the dash rather than a single din in LS.Being an owner of magnum LT the braking is Superb.Please consider the LT ,the 1L is acceptable for these features.
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10th May 2008, 20:27	#178
shuvd Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,081 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	ABS is must in the Magnum. Don't skip on this essential kit.
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11th May 2008, 11:04	#179
hsejars BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 86 Thanked: 5 Times	hi Shuvd, Stable_rock, I started looking at a Swift Diesel and have considerably increased my budget this much - cant stretch any further :-( I am now confused between Verna CRDI (ABS) or Optra Magnum LS - the former gives me the safety, the latter gives me a more plush & a better ride/driving experience (from my TD experience). I somehow did not like the long gear throws in the Verna & the home minister (my missus :-) ) does not like its looks.
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12th May 2008, 11:25	#180
kewlferrari BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 175 Thanked: 16 Times	hi hsejars, Well I went through the same dilemma. I wanted the ABS, the rest I could live happily in the LS. Thanks to all 4 disc breaks the breaking is confidence inspiring. It doesn't guarantee that the breaks won't get locked, but atleast the breaking distance is very good. Upgrade to 205 from the 195 stock tyres. Finally picked-up the LS. If the extra lakh is manageable I will say go for the LT. But if it's stretch you can do without go for the LS. I have and am absolutely loving it.
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