Wagon-R, Euro III, full spec

cheatingdeath · 9th May 2005, 01:24

congrats dude gr8 buy ll the best drive safe

Surprise · 24th May 2005, 14:59

Anything can be done on positioning of the number plate on the front side alligning to center? Getting it to a corner looks awkward

Revvmaster · 24th May 2005, 17:25

Hey Surprise

It should be possible to do. But i guess the reason why its a bit offset is to allow more air into the engine bay to allow for better cooling and engine performance. Its the same reason why the new Scorpios have their number plates lower, even though that means they look a bit akward heads-up.

My suggestion is to stick to its original position. Ask a Maruti technician before you do anything of this sort.

Revv

P.S. Lambo-Pics should be up soon.

bhp · 24th May 2005, 17:42

congratulationss on ur new purchase dude

Revvmaster · 1st June 2005, 10:27

My car crossed the 2000km mark this weekend (currently at 2100+) and I shall give you the lowdown on its status so far.

Since the car has been purchased, the music system has been fitted in (check post 1 in the thread). Also fitted tints (ward off atleast 60% of the heat) as well as art leather (tan brown). Other fitments shall be done in due course of time, depending on requirements.

The Story so far : The car has started to grow on me. Previously, i wasn't much of a Wagon-R lover, but slowly its virtues have come to dawn upon me. The car is a bit coarse once you head towards the 3k rpm mark and isn't as silky as it is lowdown. The engine at idle is quite silent, so silent that i sometimes just crank the ignition a few times to make sure that the engine is actually on!

The car audio system does well in the low and mid-range, it holds up well upto 85% volume after which it distorts a bit. Clarity is good, but could be slightly better. For a non-amplified, non-woofered system, its good, but the need to fit the two is growing by the day.

There is a slight creaky noise emitted by the rear seat. Should get fixed once the car heads in for its next scheduled service. The driver's power window console has a slight crack as well... not expected at such early a stage.

On the road : This weekend I made a trip with family to Pune via the expressway. A lot of virtues of the car were highlighted. There is a good amount of torque to play with in the lower and mid-range. While i maintained a 3k rpm mark to cruise around, i did cross the limit to reach 3.5ks, albeit briefly. By then the car was doin a comfy 110kmph. At this speed though the car does pass through a bit of turbulence and wind-roar does enter the car through the windshield.

The car though is rock-stable. Hard to believe but true. It sticks to its line and doesn't take the ridges unlike the Zen which is notorious in this regard. The steering doesn't become wavily light either. The car brakes with much drama or fuss and has one heck of a short braking distance. But wheels can lock if the braking is not gradual. Its early days though, and shall comment on it once the car reaches the 5000kms mark.

Overall it seems like a fine small car. Extremely hassle-free while driving and quite a delight around town where its torque ability, its small turning radius and well-weighted steering make light work of heavy traffic. And its a great highway cruiser as well considering its above average ride quality and stability.

Next update at 5000 kms.

Keep Revvin
Revvmaster

Montoya · 1st June 2005, 12:28

Nice report Revv.. nice to know she drives well though brakes would have been better if ABS was taken.. What tyres is the car on and does it have allos some pics will be good..

Revvmaster · 1st June 2005, 19:32

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Originally Posted by Montoya

Nice report Revv.. nice to know she drives well though brakes would have been better if ABS was taken.. What tyres is the car on and does it have allos some pics will be good..

Hey Montoya

The brakes issue i guess is more of the car brake pads running in than anything else. It does perform well at most times, with this issue coming up only on a few occassions.

The tyres are JK Tornados. Stock. They hold up quite well, unlike previous generation JKs. The Alloys haven't been fitted yet, shall look into them a little later.

Revv

Mpower · 1st June 2005, 20:50

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Originally Posted by Revvmaster

It sticks to its line and doesn't take the ridges unlike the Zen which is notorious in this regard.

Are you referring to the tendency for the steering to pull to one side when going over a rutted road? (hope I used the right term) . I’ve seen cars with low profile tires do this, but wasn’t aware that stock Zen’s had this problem. Wonder if this problem was cured after the Zen went to 12 inchers.

DCEite · 16th October 2005, 19:37

Revvmaster, we are still waiting eagerly for the pics of your "pimped up" wagonR... hoping to see em soon...

devarshi84 · 17th October 2005, 02:57

yeah would like to see how is differs. Mine is the original VX and Its so different. I enjoy the tachometer though.

Conan · 17th October 2005, 13:44

I have a wine red wagonr vxi and i would like to fit it with rear wiper, fog lamps and a rear spoiler. Any idea about the costs involved?
I checked with RNS motors bangalore and they said fog lamps are not available for wagonr as MGA.

Conan

9th May 2005, 01:24	#16
cheatingdeath BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 275 Thanked: 10 Times	congrats dude gr8 buy ll the best drive safe
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24th May 2005, 14:59	#17
Surprise Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 459 Times	Anything can be done on positioning of the number plate on the front side alligning to center? Getting it to a corner looks awkward
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24th May 2005, 17:25	#18
Revvmaster Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,190 Thanked: 96 Times	Hey Surprise It should be possible to do. But i guess the reason why its a bit offset is to allow more air into the engine bay to allow for better cooling and engine performance. Its the same reason why the new Scorpios have their number plates lower, even though that means they look a bit akward heads-up. My suggestion is to stick to its original position. Ask a Maruti technician before you do anything of this sort. Revv P.S. Lambo-Pics should be up soon.
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24th May 2005, 17:42	#19
bhp BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: lokhandwala mumbai Posts: 840 Thanked: 170 Times View My Garage	congratulationss on ur new purchase dude
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1st June 2005, 10:27	#20
Revvmaster Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,190 Thanked: 96 Times	Update: Long drive My car crossed the 2000km mark this weekend (currently at 2100+) and I shall give you the lowdown on its status so far. Since the car has been purchased, the music system has been fitted in (check post 1 in the thread). Also fitted tints (ward off atleast 60% of the heat) as well as art leather (tan brown). Other fitments shall be done in due course of time, depending on requirements. The Story so far : The car has started to grow on me. Previously, i wasn't much of a Wagon-R lover, but slowly its virtues have come to dawn upon me. The car is a bit coarse once you head towards the 3k rpm mark and isn't as silky as it is lowdown. The engine at idle is quite silent, so silent that i sometimes just crank the ignition a few times to make sure that the engine is actually on! The car audio system does well in the low and mid-range, it holds up well upto 85% volume after which it distorts a bit. Clarity is good, but could be slightly better. For a non-amplified, non-woofered system, its good, but the need to fit the two is growing by the day. There is a slight creaky noise emitted by the rear seat. Should get fixed once the car heads in for its next scheduled service. The driver's power window console has a slight crack as well... not expected at such early a stage. On the road : This weekend I made a trip with family to Pune via the expressway. A lot of virtues of the car were highlighted. There is a good amount of torque to play with in the lower and mid-range. While i maintained a 3k rpm mark to cruise around, i did cross the limit to reach 3.5ks, albeit briefly. By then the car was doin a comfy 110kmph. At this speed though the car does pass through a bit of turbulence and wind-roar does enter the car through the windshield. The car though is rock-stable. Hard to believe but true. It sticks to its line and doesn't take the ridges unlike the Zen which is notorious in this regard. The steering doesn't become wavily light either. The car brakes with much drama or fuss and has one heck of a short braking distance. But wheels can lock if the braking is not gradual. Its early days though, and shall comment on it once the car reaches the 5000kms mark. Overall it seems like a fine small car. Extremely hassle-free while driving and quite a delight around town where its torque ability, its small turning radius and well-weighted steering make light work of heavy traffic. And its a great highway cruiser as well considering its above average ride quality and stability. Next update at 5000 kms. Keep Revvin Revvmaster Last edited by Revvmaster : 1st June 2005 at 10:28.
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1st June 2005, 12:28	#21
Montoya BANNED Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Best City In India Mumbai Posts: 665 Thanked: 0 Times	Nice report Revv.. nice to know she drives well though brakes would have been better if ABS was taken.. What tyres is the car on and does it have allos some pics will be good..
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16th October 2005, 19:37	#24
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,531 Thanked: 3,099 Times	Revvmaster, we are still waiting eagerly for the pics of your "pimped up" wagonR... hoping to see em soon...
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17th October 2005, 02:57	#25
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 212 Times View My Garage	yeah would like to see how is differs. Mine is the original VX and Its so different. I enjoy the tachometer though.
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17th October 2005, 13:44	#26
Conan BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 223 Thanked: 0 Times	Advice on accessories I have a wine red wagonr vxi and i would like to fit it with rear wiper, fog lamps and a rear spoiler. Any idea about the costs involved? I checked with RNS motors bangalore and they said fog lamps are not available for wagonr as MGA. Conan
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