My New Refreshed Scorpio LX

4x4addict · 25th January 2010, 21:10

@anjan:

Try to find a good paint shop That is a lot of money to touch up scratches etc at the Authorized center.

pramods · 25th January 2010, 21:38

I was told 18K for painting the whole cladding in black as in previous VLX model, I just said a big NO, anyway I have seen and talk with the sales and service related to a new model created by "sales" this is basically a LX model with body color cladding, bumper, fog lamp, parking sensor and even the VLX sticker with additional cost that is substantially lower than VLX. A very innovative Idea and they told me this was the highest selling model !!!

-Pramod

anjan_c2007 · 27th January 2010, 19:59

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Originally Posted by 4x4addict

@anjan:

Try to find a good paint shop That is a lot of money to touch up scratches etc at the Authorized center.

Thanks 4x4addict am at ease with the A.S.S. but will try your option sometime!

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Originally Posted by pramods

I was told 18K for painting the whole cladding in black as in previous VLX model, I just said a big NO, !!!
-Pramod

Your SUV as such looks fine as such and there's no need for those kind of jobs.
Here are some pictures of my BRUTE SUV with the new paint scheme at the A.S.S.The fog lights are on the floor waiting to be fitted.

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anjan_c2007 · 28th January 2010, 16:29

More pictures of the Brute SUV showing the body coloured painting done at the A.S.S.

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The fog lights

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The right side OVRM that was once badly scratched now looks unscathed

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The running footboard

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The rear right lower end, just ahead of the quarter bumper had a dent from a Tata truck hit (or kiss??

) now with a clean appearence

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The door handles in body colour!

shishir_bn · 28th January 2010, 16:43

@anjan, what is the cost incurred for painting the bumper and other things to body color.Sorry if this has been answered already.My friend was also looking to do this so wanted the info.

anjan_c2007 · 28th January 2010, 16:52

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Originally Posted by shishir_bn

@anjan, what is the cost incurred for painting the bumper and other things to body color.Sorry if this has been answered already.My friend was also looking to do this so wanted the info.

At the A.S.S. they charged me something above Rs 9000 (something like Rs 9500).The Rs 1400 was for painting a dented surface on the rear right side.

tanwaramit · 31st January 2010, 14:41

Anjan, thats a neat job. though the costs were on a higher note. but its well done and delivery in 2 days is good.

When are you getting the stalk fitted for fog lamps ?

Time to put Vlx logo

raj_5004 · 2nd February 2010, 11:18

hey, you scorpio is looking totally refreshed now!

how about painting the wheels black too? that wont cost much.

anjan_c2007 · 2nd February 2010, 19:34

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Originally Posted by raj_5004

hey, you scorpio is looking totally refreshed now!

how about painting the wheels black too? that wont cost much.

Thanks Raj. About the wheel painting I hope I will take a decision soon.

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Originally Posted by tanwaramit

Anjan, thats a neat job. though the costs were on a higher note. but its well done and delivery in 2 days is good.

When are you getting the stalk fitted for fog lamps ?

Time to put Vlx logo

Thanks amit, true the costs were higher for a job well done!I'll get the stalk fitted soon and also post the pictures.
And the VLX, ha ha! Maybe I will have to keep a lady seated inside, manually talking in the voice assist mode and telling us about the SUV's needs etc.

I enquired and the A.S.S. told me that the voice assist is only factory fitted and cannot be done elsewhere.

raj_5004 · 2nd February 2010, 20:56

LOL! but before adding VLX badge, you will have to add claddings & add alloys too!

otherwise you will end up looking like some wannabes who paste 4x4 stickers on the 2WD marutis, fiats & even scorpios!

or like mumbai auto drivers who paste merc, honda, BMW, toyota & even audi logos.

anjan_c2007 · 4th February 2010, 20:39

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Originally Posted by raj_5004

LOL! but before adding VLX badge, you will have to add claddings & add alloys too!

otherwise you will end up looking like some wannabes who paste 4x4 stickers on the 2WD marutis, fiats & even scorpios!

or like mumbai auto drivers who paste merc, honda, BMW, toyota & even audi logos.

Ha ha Raj. How about this one badged a Ferrari?

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raj_5004 · 5th February 2010, 10:37

Gosh, he has even removed the san storm sticker!

tanwaramit · 6th February 2010, 15:23

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Originally Posted by raj_5004

Gosh, he has even removed the san storm sticker!

he believes in true transformation. How is your beast doing now Anjan ? Any long trips planned so far ?

anjan_c2007 · 6th February 2010, 15:59

Yes Raj that Ferrari says it all. I drove it and found it too cute to handle despite the gremlins.Have also put a thread describing my test drive.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...san-storm.html

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Originally Posted by tanwaramit

he believes in true transformation. How is your beast doing now Anjan ? Any long trips planned so far ?

Amit The beast is fit as a fiddle and is doing very well.Touchwood, not a single scratch since the body coloured bumpers were painted and the SUV delivered on 22/01/2010. Got to fix the rear right power window which is not working after the 2nd Service.Have told the A.S.S. to inform about the fog light control switch.When that is acquired by the dealer I 'll go down and also get the PW work done.
Long trips are not planned as yet but may come by at short notice.

indianchiefrsd · 9th February 2010, 18:37

Wow,

This is a really long thread, its like the bible for those interested in the Scorpio.

Congrats Anjan and everyone else on the purchase, might take me a couple of years of saving to be able to buy the beast but still its worth reading the bible before getting baptized.

Btw is the Scorpio Special edition any good or would it be better to go with the regular one rather than pay the extra premium.

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Ha ha Raj. How about this one badged a Ferrari?

Also I saw this TATA press van with old Scorpio tail lamps, pics posted

25th January 2010, 21:10	#421
4x4addict Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,497 Thanked: 4,648 Times View My Garage	@anjan: Try to find a good paint shop That is a lot of money to touch up scratches etc at the Authorized center.
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25th January 2010, 21:38	#422
pramods BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nagpur Posts: 993 Thanked: 858 Times	I was told 18K for painting the whole cladding in black as in previous VLX model, I just said a big NO, anyway I have seen and talk with the sales and service related to a new model created by "sales" this is basically a LX model with body color cladding, bumper, fog lamp, parking sensor and even the VLX sticker with additional cost that is substantially lower than VLX. A very innovative Idea and they told me this was the highest selling model !!! -Pramod
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28th January 2010, 16:29	#424
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,708 Thanked: 22,855 Times View My Garage	More pictures of the Brute SUV showing the body coloured painting done at the A.S.S. The fog lights The right side OVRM that was once badly scratched now looks unscathed The running footboard The rear right lower end, just ahead of the quarter bumper had a dent from a Tata truck hit (or kiss??) now with a clean appearence The door handles in body colour!
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28th January 2010, 16:43	#425
shishir_bn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,196 Thanked: 123 Times	@anjan, what is the cost incurred for painting the bumper and other things to body color.Sorry if this has been answered already.My friend was also looking to do this so wanted the info. Last edited by shishir_bn : 28th January 2010 at 16:49.
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tanwaramit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dilwalon ki Dilli Posts: 1,943 Thanked: 514 Times	Anjan, thats a neat job. though the costs were on a higher note. but its well done and delivery in 2 days is good. When are you getting the stalk fitted for fog lamps ? Time to put Vlx logo
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2nd February 2010, 11:18	#428
raj_5004 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dubai/Mumbai Posts: 5,238 Thanked: 3,168 Times	hey, you scorpio is looking totally refreshed now! how about painting the wheels black too? that wont cost much.
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2nd February 2010, 20:56	#430
raj_5004 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dubai/Mumbai Posts: 5,238 Thanked: 3,168 Times	LOL! but before adding VLX badge, you will have to add claddings & add alloys too! otherwise you will end up looking like some wannabes who paste 4x4 stickers on the 2WD marutis, fiats & even scorpios! or like mumbai auto drivers who paste merc, honda, BMW, toyota & even audi logos.
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5th February 2010, 10:37	#432
raj_5004 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dubai/Mumbai Posts: 5,238 Thanked: 3,168 Times	Gosh, he has even removed the san storm sticker!
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