Rocket Hatch - Dark Grey GETZ CRDI. EDIT: 1 yr, 15k kms + report.

krish3 · 7th September 2009, 09:56

Jimmy :- There's no problem if they can get stock from some other dealer as there is a chance of some unsold stock lying with some dealers.

I'll take some pics of the rear and boot as asked for.

krish3 · 7th September 2009, 21:34

Additional changes made.

1) 3M sunfilm. Now there is a bit of privacy in the car.
2) Headlights changed to Osram Nightbreakers 60/55 W H4 socket. I opted for same rating as stock. There was no need for any cut-out wiring to accomodate the new lights. Lights have now improved by leaps and bounds.

Small issue has cropped up. At idle speed i.e 900 rpm there is a slight rattle heard from the front left side. This vanishes as soon as I start moving the car. This is a very irritating sound specially in city driving as this rpm is reached very frequently.

Has anyone faced something similar? If so, what was the solution for this?

Ravenblood · 7th September 2009, 22:37

Hi Krish, how muah did Osram Nightbreakers cost you???? think of changing mine as well.

ph03n!x · 7th September 2009, 23:27

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Originally Posted by krish3

Small issue has cropped up. At idle speed i.e 900 rpm there is a slight rattle heard from the front left side. This vanishes as soon as I start moving the car. This is a very irritating sound specially in city driving as this rpm is reached very frequently.

Has anyone faced something similar? If so, what was the solution for this?

Try this first: from a dead stop, move forward say up to the 3rd gear, slow down with the brakes, clutch completely so that the engine is idling- then move forward.

Then this: from a dead stop, move forward say up to the 3rd gear, slow down but DO NOT APPLY the brakes, clutch completely so that the engine is idling- then move forward.

If you get the sound in the first but not the second, its the brake calipers. I had this in my front right (and now I feel it is there in the front left too). HSC removed my front wheel, removed the calipers, taped on the hinges that holds the calipers and fitted it- and the sound was gone on that side...

Jimmy_u · 8th September 2009, 06:07

Hi Krish,

Thanks for the update ,, will talk to the showroom guys again.

Waiting for pics of you Rocket !!!!!

NIP · 8th September 2009, 09:14

Congrats Krish on getting you hands on the last few rockets ! Your car looks hot in that grey ! Happy Motoring !

krish3 · 8th September 2009, 11:01

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Originally Posted by Ravenblood

Hi Krish, how muah did Osram Nightbreakers cost you???? think of changing mine as well.

It costed me Rs 1500/- for a pair. Its a simple DIY and straight fit to stock holders. Lighting is far far better than stock ones.

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Originally Posted by ph03n!x

Try this first: from a dead stop, move forward say up to the 3rd gear, slow down with the brakes, clutch completely so that the engine is idling- then move forward.

Then this: from a dead stop, move forward say up to the 3rd gear, slow down but DO NOT APPLY the brakes, clutch completely so that the engine is idling- then move forward.

If you get the sound in the first but not the second, its the brake calipers. I had this in my front right (and now I feel it is there in the front left too). HSC removed my front wheel, removed the calipers, taped on the hinges that holds the calipers and fitted it- and the sound was gone on that side...

Will try it out today itself and notice the behaviour.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NIP

Congrats Krish on getting you hands on the last few rockets ! Your car looks hot in that grey ! Happy Motoring !

Thanks buddy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimmy_u

Hi Krish,

Thanks for the update ,, will talk to the showroom guys again.

Waiting for pics of you Rocket !!!!!

Will get the pics by weekend.

vijaythacker · 8th September 2009, 14:33

krish, congrats on ths pocket rocket onroad, awesome machine and great room inside cabin.With that price on offer is a killer deal.Have a great ride and enjoy!!

kri$hna · 8th September 2009, 15:45

Krish ... congrats on the Getz .. what happened to ur zen btw ??

krish3 · 8th September 2009, 16:41

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Originally Posted by kri$hna

Krish ... congrats on the Getz .. what happened to ur zen btw ??

Sold it... was high time for a change. It wasn't comfortable for long drives which has become my primary requirement with a car. Anything in the city is for my Karizma to handle.

Not to mention that I'm still game for rides

krish3 · 8th September 2009, 20:00

Phoenix- I tried both the methods and the rattling comes either when the rpm reaches 900 or below. Idle is at 800 rpm or so I think.

I will get the brake calipers checked as well during my first service.

praful · 15th September 2009, 11:33

Krish broooo!

Congrats dude this is an awesome car....

We should meet up and have a photoshoot of your new rocket sometime!

krish3 · 15th September 2009, 11:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by praful

Krish broooo!

Congrats dude this is an awesome car....

We should meet up and have a photoshoot of your new rocket sometime!

Thanks buddy. We can meet up for a photoshoot. But better still I would like to have a ride sometime next month.

praful · 15th September 2009, 12:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by krish3

Thanks buddy. We can meet up for a photoshoot. But better still I would like to have a ride sometime next month.

Ride or Drive?

Or we can have both....

Jimmy_u · 15th September 2009, 13:59

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Originally Posted by Jimmy_u

Hi Krish,

Nice Review,i was plannin to go for one here in pune and it seems no dealer has it in stock, they said that we can check is some other branch of theirs has it in stock not sure if thats a good idea. any suggestions on that ???

Please post some more pics of the Rear seat and the Boot if possible !!!

Thanks !

hi ,,,still waiting for internal Pics of the Car. !!!

7th September 2009, 09:56	#31
krish3 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cochin/Bangalore Posts: 758 Thanked: 192 Times	Jimmy :- There's no problem if they can get stock from some other dealer as there is a chance of some unsold stock lying with some dealers. I'll take some pics of the rear and boot as asked for.
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7th September 2009, 21:34	#32
krish3 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cochin/Bangalore Posts: 758 Thanked: 192 Times	Additional changes made. 1) 3M sunfilm. Now there is a bit of privacy in the car. 2) Headlights changed to Osram Nightbreakers 60/55 W H4 socket. I opted for same rating as stock. There was no need for any cut-out wiring to accomodate the new lights. Lights have now improved by leaps and bounds. Small issue has cropped up. At idle speed i.e 900 rpm there is a slight rattle heard from the front left side. This vanishes as soon as I start moving the car. This is a very irritating sound specially in city driving as this rpm is reached very frequently. Has anyone faced something similar? If so, what was the solution for this?
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7th September 2009, 22:37	#33
Ravenblood BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Goa Posts: 47 Thanked: 44 Times	Hi Krish, how muah did Osram Nightbreakers cost you???? think of changing mine as well.
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8th September 2009, 06:07	#35
Jimmy_u BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bombay / Pune Posts: 252 Thanked: 115 Times	Hi Krish, Thanks for the update ,, will talk to the showroom guys again. Waiting for pics of you Rocket !!!!!
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8th September 2009, 09:14	#36
NIP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,179 Thanked: 152 Times View My Garage	Congrats Krish on getting you hands on the last few rockets ! Your car looks hot in that grey ! Happy Motoring !
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8th September 2009, 14:33	#38
vijaythacker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 1,499 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	krish, congrats on ths pocket rocket onroad, awesome machine and great room inside cabin.With that price on offer is a killer deal.Have a great ride and enjoy!!
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8th September 2009, 15:45	#39
kri$hna BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bhagyanagarabad Posts: 229 Thanked: 31 Times View My Garage	Krish ... congrats on the Getz .. what happened to ur zen btw ?? Last edited by kri$hna : 8th September 2009 at 15:49.
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8th September 2009, 20:00	#41
krish3 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cochin/Bangalore Posts: 758 Thanked: 192 Times	Phoenix- I tried both the methods and the rattling comes either when the rpm reaches 900 or below. Idle is at 800 rpm or so I think. I will get the brake calipers checked as well during my first service.
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15th September 2009, 11:33	#42
praful Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Paris Posts: 1,071 Thanked: 759 Times View My Garage	Krish broooo! Congrats dude this is an awesome car.... We should meet up and have a photoshoot of your new rocket sometime!
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