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Originally Posted by suman Nice update.
How often have you had to adjust shims? The normal alignment can be done anywhere, anytime; its only if the Camber is out that shim adjustment needs to be done (and hence TASS). In my case, have only had to do shim adjustment once so far. If you're needing Camber adjustment frequently, something doesn't sound right..... |
In the entire ownership period ive done alignment only 3 times.
First one at around 18k kms after my Spiti trip. Then at 30k kms I went to the TASS and they were too busy and told me to come by appointment after 2 days. So I did the alignment from a tire shop outside. At 38k kms the Safari started pulling to the right and braking went awry too so I went to the TASS and they did the alignment but on turning right there was a distinct tire screeching sound even at low speeds which magnified on the highway at higher speeds. So I finished my GJ trip and went back to them to rectify it at 43k and they kept the vehicle for 2 days because they were busy. On day 1 they swapped the tires and realigned but the noise continued, so on day 2 they adjusted the shims and returned the vehicle perfectly alright. The service advisor told me that its better to do alignment at the TASS because the shims cannot be adjusted outside... which leads me to believe that 2 days for wheel alignment at the TASS is a big pain since they have a monopoly... and I dont have the time. Quote:
Originally Posted by tsk1979 I think the frequent OTRs take their toll. Add to that if tie rods are changed or adjusted, camber can go out easily. |
Im sure it was the 3 OTRs back to back that i attended at 37k kms that caused the alignment to go awry at 38k. But the tie rods have not yet been changed. They checked it and said its OK and the shims adjustment will be enough. Quote:
Originally Posted by bj96 A nice review JSL. Good to know your beast running well despite so many KMs piled up so fast.
Couldn't agree more .
-BJ |
The plan was to do 75k in 2years but my travel plans went awry due to my work schedule. Quote:
Originally Posted by v&v jaysmokesleaves,
Great summing up of your 2 years ownership.
Was your beast called for retro ?
or its 3l one.
v&v |
My TASS apparently has not heard of any retro being carried out. Even the customer care executive from TML didnt have a clue about it.
Im glad they dont have a cllue because my Safari is working fine and I dont want them to touch it. I dont think will go even if they call me.
Last edited by jaysmokesleaves : 8th April 2010 at 19:45.
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