Poloman's Polo has arrived, Edit: 1 year, 13025Km, First service update

WindRide · 6th June 2010, 21:20

Car looks smashing. Imagine how it will be with a 1.6 or 1.2TSI under its hood!!!

Waiting patiently ...

poloman · 6th June 2010, 21:43

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

congrats on the car.

but im sorry, its more your cars suspension than the aerodynamics which affect the road behavior.

Akshay, 100% with you. I was hinting at the high speed dynamics of the car. Aerodynamic design is also a major contributor for mileage as well as handling.

carfanatic007 · 6th June 2010, 23:38

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Originally Posted by poloman

Akshay, 100% with you. I was hinting at the high speed dynamics of the car. Aerodynamic design is also a major contributor for mileage as well as handling.

Hey Poloman, Pics are pretty good but can you post some pics with the rear lights on at nightime ?

Akshay1234 · 7th June 2010, 00:21

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Originally Posted by poloman

Akshay, 100% with you. I was hinting at the high speed dynamics of the car. Aerodynamic design is also a major contributor for mileage as well as handling.

yes but depends on what you call high speed. if its around 120-140 i dont think they will be a 'major' role. same way a spoiler dosent really help at speeds below 190-200.

Chethan B G · 7th June 2010, 08:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by akshay1234

congrats on the car.

but im sorry, its more your cars suspension than the aerodynamics which affect the road behavior.

Quote:

Originally Posted by poloman

Akshay, 100% with you. I was hinting at the high speed dynamics of the car. Aerodynamic design is also a major contributor for mileage as well as handling.

Quote:

Originally Posted by akshay1234

yes but depends on what you call high speed. if its around 120-140 i dont think they will be a 'major' role. same way a spoiler dosent really help at speeds below 190-200.

Air Resistance increases exponentially after 80-90 KMPH for most cars. Superior aerodynamic design can up this threshold. Also it can bring down the Resistance quotient at higher speeds.

But this can mainly help in improving FE. Handling and road behavior will mainly depend on Chases, CG, Suspension & braking ability.

poloman · 7th June 2010, 08:54

I still feel this can contribute to the high speed stability. Try out a quick high speed lane change in a boxy car and compare with a car designed with aerodynamic stance. The results will be obvious specially if you have crosswinds.I agree so many other factors contribute to this. Leaving the topic to experts.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_handling

Vik0728 · 7th June 2010, 12:29

Hey Poloman, congrats on your latest acqusition.

I just posted on Chetan's thread and was wondering if you had the diesel version as well. Was unable to get onto Tbhp from over a week now since I myself was rejoicing in my latest Buy, Getz 1.3 !!

As posted on Chetan's thread, how about we meet up this weekend in case you guys can pull out sometime. I would love to see to 2 "Folks" in person and we all can have a photo session with out latest rides!!

srishiva · 7th June 2010, 12:46

Congrats on your car and for finally being the Poloman

pawan_pullarwar · 7th June 2010, 12:47

Hi Poloman,

When you drove at 140, was there still room to go beyond 140? Because in the broacher they have claimed the top speed of 162.9.

anachronix · 7th June 2010, 12:49

Poloman, congrats on your Polo!

Don't confuse aerodynamics with handling of a car. The handling dynamics of a road car comes from its chassis/weight distribution/braking effeciency/suspension.

Aerodynamics need higher speeds to be anything called effective and those speeds are not something one can think of on our Indian highways. Even for a spoiler to be useful, the speed should be well above 180KM/H.

formel_eins · 7th June 2010, 14:03

hey buddy congrats on your long awaited beauty. So planning for any addons? Did the dealer say anything about type of petrol which should be used? I recall reading somewhere that dealer recommended on using only normal petrol and not the premium ones.

poloman · 7th June 2010, 14:53

Thanks guys.
Congrats vik0728 for your Getz. We will plan a meeting soon.
Pawan, there was not so much room to go beyond 140. may be mainly because the car is not properly run in.
Formel, I got floor mats and a car cover. All other accessories were out of stock. I am planning to get scuff plates, plastic floor mats for rains and the chrome strips for air dam. Also the Euro headlamps then and there if made available India.
anachronix, please go through the wiki link on handling.

formel_eins · 7th June 2010, 16:42

mate you forget to comment on my petrol query. Also did you inquire about the availability of euro style headlamps at dealer, maybe he can import on special request?? let him know that demand is good and we can rope in interested guys.

theragingbull · 7th June 2010, 17:00

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Originally Posted by poloman

I am planning to get scuff plates, plastic floor mats for rains and the chrome strips for air dam.

Chrome strips! Where exactly on the air dam? any reference pics?

poloman · 7th June 2010, 18:10

Sorry Formel I missed your question. But I did not ask specifically about this. I have filled normal petrol full tank from a nearby trusted HP pump.
bull, the Euro highend models have a chrome strip around the air dam as in this picture. It is missing in Indian Polo.

6th June 2010, 21:20	#46
WindRide BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 682 Thanked: 479 Times	Car looks smashing. Imagine how it will be with a 1.6 or 1.2TSI under its hood!!! Waiting patiently ...
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7th June 2010, 08:54	#51
poloman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,311 Thanked: 5,267 Times	I still feel this can contribute to the high speed stability. Try out a quick high speed lane change in a boxy car and compare with a car designed with aerodynamic stance. The results will be obvious specially if you have crosswinds.I agree so many other factors contribute to this. Leaving the topic to experts. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_handling Last edited by poloman : 7th June 2010 at 09:03.
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7th June 2010, 12:29	#52
Vik0728 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,061 Thanked: 3,281 Times View My Garage	Hey Poloman, congrats on your latest acqusition. I just posted on Chetan's thread and was wondering if you had the diesel version as well. Was unable to get onto Tbhp from over a week now since I myself was rejoicing in my latest Buy, Getz 1.3 !! As posted on Chetan's thread, how about we meet up this weekend in case you guys can pull out sometime. I would love to see to 2 "Folks" in person and we all can have a photo session with out latest rides!!
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7th June 2010, 12:46	#53
srishiva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,375 Thanked: 2,256 Times	Congrats on your car and for finally being the Poloman
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7th June 2010, 12:47	#54
pawan_pullarwar BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pune - Now in Munich, Germany Posts: 778 Thanked: 129 Times	Hi Poloman, When you drove at 140, was there still room to go beyond 140? Because in the broacher they have claimed the top speed of 162.9.
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7th June 2010, 12:49	#55
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	Poloman, congrats on your Polo! Don't confuse aerodynamics with handling of a car. The handling dynamics of a road car comes from its chassis/weight distribution/braking effeciency/suspension. Aerodynamics need higher speeds to be anything called effective and those speeds are not something one can think of on our Indian highways. Even for a spoiler to be useful, the speed should be well above 180KM/H.
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7th June 2010, 14:03	#56
formel_eins BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 168 Thanked: 16 Times	hey buddy congrats on your long awaited beauty. So planning for any addons? Did the dealer say anything about type of petrol which should be used? I recall reading somewhere that dealer recommended on using only normal petrol and not the premium ones.
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7th June 2010, 14:53	#57
poloman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,311 Thanked: 5,267 Times	Thanks guys. Congrats vik0728 for your Getz. We will plan a meeting soon. Pawan, there was not so much room to go beyond 140. may be mainly because the car is not properly run in. Formel, I got floor mats and a car cover. All other accessories were out of stock. I am planning to get scuff plates, plastic floor mats for rains and the chrome strips for air dam. Also the Euro headlamps then and there if made available India. anachronix, please go through the wiki link on handling. Last edited by poloman : 7th June 2010 at 15:03.
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7th June 2010, 16:42	#58
formel_eins BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 168 Thanked: 16 Times	mate you forget to comment on my petrol query. Also did you inquire about the availability of euro style headlamps at dealer, maybe he can import on special request?? let him know that demand is good and we can rope in interested guys.
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7th June 2010, 18:10	#60
poloman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,311 Thanked: 5,267 Times	Sorry Formel I missed your question. But I did not ask specifically about this. I have filled normal petrol full tank from a nearby trusted HP pump. bull, the Euro highend models have a chrome strip around the air dam as in this picture. It is missing in Indian Polo. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by poloman : 7th June 2010 at 18:14.
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