Getz Prime 1.5 CRDi - Bright Silver EDIT: 74,000 kms update

undead · 26th September 2008, 09:02

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Originally Posted by hemanthisgreat

In that case it may prove to be a bit difficult to get a few repairs approved and will involve a lot of running around by you. Did you not have any other insurance company providing the cashless facility when you bought the car.
If possible the next time you renew the insurance go for a company having a tie up with the service centre.

Well Actually , an officer in this Insurance company is a very good family friend of mine. So , i no need to roam around for getting the insurance amount. He will give me the maximum amount possible (not full amount thou)

hemanthisgreat · 26th September 2008, 09:05

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Originally Posted by undead

Well Actually , an officer in this Insurance company is a very good family friend of mine. So , i no need to roam around for getting the insurance amount. He will give me the maximum amount possible (not full amount thou)

Well that is good to know,

otherwise it would have been a problem.

Is the insurance company a nationalized insurance company by any chance.

My policy is its okay to take a loan from a nationalized bank, but never insure with a nationalized insurance company (For cars atleast)

undead · 26th September 2008, 09:15

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Originally Posted by hemanthisgreat

Well that is good to know,

otherwise it would have been a problem.

Is the insurance company a nationalized insurance company by any chance.

My policy is its okay to take a loan from a nationalized bank, but never insure with a nationalized insurance company (For cars atleast)

Yes. Its is a Nationalized insurance company. I just dont know whether it is safe to mention the Insurance company name here

kpzen · 29th September 2008, 09:03

Undead.
Any update?
Has the work started ?

BTW what's your real name?

undead · 29th September 2008, 09:19

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Originally Posted by kpzen

Undead.
Any update?
Has the work started ?

BTW what's your real name?

They have ordered the parts. I visited the workshop with my friend and asked them to explain the parts they are changing. He said some parts will be changed only after they checked , if there is less damage , they will just repair it. The bonnet , front beam all were removed. The pillar area which was damaged is being repaired . They said , it will take 2 weeks to get the car ready.

cheers,
Vasanth

djay99 · 29th September 2008, 20:29

Congrats dude. So your monster will be back after 2 weeks

white_vdi · 2nd October 2008, 17:14

hey undead any update on the progress of the repair work???

undead · 4th October 2008, 10:32

@white_vdi :
New parts have arrived , they have started the work .Will be going to the workshop on Monday to have a look.

undead · 6th October 2008, 11:45

Hey Guys ,

Today went to the service station and had a look at the car. They are waiting for the surveyor who is coming today to confirm . For the next two days its holiday here and they said the car will be ready by monday for delivery. I replaced the Roots Windtone with Hella Redgrill horns. Then asked to change the grill mesh.

After that , I went to the tyre dealer and ordered a new alloy which is damaged . Will get that in one week . Now for the tires. I have eyed on Michelin XM1+ first. 195/60 R14 tires cost Rs.4300.
But there was a BF Goodrich Gforce Sport tires of the same size and they cost Rs.3500 . How are the BF Goodrich tires?
This is the tire i was talking about.

Getz Prime 1.5 CRDi - Bright Silver EDIT: 74,000 kms update-dsc00193.jpg

Akshay1234 · 6th October 2008, 11:47

xm1 is a more comfort oriented tyre and the bfg sports are more sport oriented tyres. the grip from the bfgs would be much better but the ride would be stiffer and the road noise would be more.

undead · 6th October 2008, 12:20

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

xm1 is a more comfort oriented tyre and the bfg sports are more sport oriented tyres. the grip from the bfgs would be much better but the ride would be stiffer and the road noise would be more.

So , BF Goodrich is the best bet for Getz CRDi ? Rs.3500 only (Rs.800 cheaper than XM1+) . And also its performance oriented. I need to decide this within this week .

djay99 · 6th October 2008, 14:53

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Originally Posted by undead

So , BF Goodrich is the best bet for Getz CRDi ? Rs.3500 only (Rs.800 cheaper than XM1+) . And also its performance oriented. I need to decide this within this week .

Dude Michelin XM1+ 195/60-14 costs 4K in bangalore. Try to negotiate for 4K. I would suggest you to go for Michelin xm1+ compared to BF GR.

kpzen · 6th October 2008, 15:05

The BFGs are good. Go for it.
Though Michelin XM1+ are good tires but its not worth Rs 800 more.

undead · 6th October 2008, 15:33

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Originally Posted by djay99

Dude Michelin XM1+ 195/60-14 costs 4K in bangalore. Try to negotiate for 4K. I would suggest you to go for Michelin xm1+ compared to BF GR.

The dealer is a Michelin Priority partner dude. They are giving T-shirt and track pants as free for 4 michelin tires. The BF Goodrich are not comfort tires though , but Rs.3500 is a good price . This 110bhp needs performance than comfort . right?

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Originally Posted by kpzen

The BFGs are good. Go for it.
Though Michelin XM1+ are good tires but its not worth Rs 800 more.

Thats what i thought .. Rs.800*5 = Rs.4000 and thats what i will be saving.

Akshay1234 · 6th October 2008, 21:16

in that case go ahead the get the BFGs.

29th September 2008, 09:03	#529
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,609 Thanked: 1,883 Times View My Garage	Undead. Any update? Has the work started ? BTW what's your real name?
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29th September 2008, 20:29	#531
djay99 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,480 Thanked: 553 Times View My Garage	Congrats dude. So your monster will be back after 2 weeks
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2nd October 2008, 17:14	#532
white_vdi BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 856 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	hey undead any update on the progress of the repair work???
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4th October 2008, 10:32	#533
undead Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bhavani - Komarapalayam Posts: 1,194 Thanked: 181 Times	@white_vdi : New parts have arrived , they have started the work .Will be going to the workshop on Monday to have a look.
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6th October 2008, 11:45	#534
undead Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bhavani - Komarapalayam Posts: 1,194 Thanked: 181 Times	Repair Work Update Hey Guys , Today went to the service station and had a look at the car. They are waiting for the surveyor who is coming today to confirm . For the next two days its holiday here and they said the car will be ready by monday for delivery. I replaced the Roots Windtone with Hella Redgrill horns. Then asked to change the grill mesh. After that , I went to the tyre dealer and ordered a new alloy which is damaged . Will get that in one week . Now for the tires. I have eyed on Michelin XM1+ first. 195/60 R14 tires cost Rs.4300. But there was a BF Goodrich Gforce Sport tires of the same size and they cost Rs.3500 . How are the BF Goodrich tires? This is the tire i was talking about.
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6th October 2008, 11:47	#535
Akshay1234 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,327 Thanked: 12,914 Times	xm1 is a more comfort oriented tyre and the bfg sports are more sport oriented tyres. the grip from the bfgs would be much better but the ride would be stiffer and the road noise would be more.
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6th October 2008, 15:05	#538
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,609 Thanked: 1,883 Times View My Garage	The BFGs are good. Go for it. Though Michelin XM1+ are good tires but its not worth Rs 800 more.
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6th October 2008, 21:16	#540
Akshay1234 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,327 Thanked: 12,914 Times	in that case go ahead the get the BFGs.
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