Team-BHP - Renault Duster : Official Review

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Originally Posted by Phukan (Post 3876724)

Can anybody show me a way out.

Are you looking for something like this?

OT

I got better search results with the search term as "Dacia Duster"

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Originally Posted by Phukan (Post 3879378)

Thanks HSR for reply. Yes I wanted the external dimensions only to have its body modeled in a simulation software. We have been :Frustrati for sometime looking for them in the net with limited success.

Here you go.This might help you out.
I have 3 more images, not able to upload them here.
Reason may be posting from mobile.
Alternately you can get those images under my facebook page with name 'Renault Duster India' or wait till tommorow will post them via laptop.

Thanks batterylow and hsr for your efforts. BHPians are really awesome. Yes, you get better results with 'Dacia Duster' in the search bar. hsr, I too got those images and these have sufficied say 90% of my requirements.
Theres a saying a Simulation world (btw I am a chemical Engineer who works with process simulations) " garbage in= garbage Out.

Actually, I am stuck with few dimensions such as winshield angle, rear angle etc (vital in replicating the actual situation) which are not easily avialble in the public domain.

The point is I am (read: my wife is) trying to put few addon devices which would infact improve its aerodynamics by reducing its serodynamic drag coefficient and hence help in increasing the fuel economies. I would be happy to share the results once its done.

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Originally Posted by PapaBravo (Post 3879038)

A very good looking Duster you've got there Esu Junior. Would you mind sharing more pics & mentioning the modifications, if any.

Regards,

Pawan

Hi Bravo,few changes made to my duster are

1.Momo raptor series 16" wheels(hyper silver)
2.Maxxis 235/60/R16 tyres.
3.Black chrome coating done on front grill/rear duster plate/renault logo.
4.Music system upgraded to pioneer AVH 279 BT unit with oe size jbl speakers.
5.wellfit seat covers.
6.Star 3D car mats.
7.Garware ice cool grey tint for windshield.
8.Light black tint given to tail lights.
9.Black rear spoiler.
I'm attaching few pics for u...

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Originally Posted by Esu Junior (Post 3882753)

Hi Bravo,few changes made to my duster are

I'm attaching few pics for u...

Very tastefully modified Esu Junior. Looks clean & great.

Few questions :

1. What did you use for black chrome coating of grill ?

2. Does the 235/60 Marauder foul with the wheel well ? Any further modifications to accommodate it ?

Regards,

Pawan

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Originally Posted by austere_sly (Post 3883156)

Adding to PapaBravo's post.

- Does factory fitted steering mounted control work with Pioneer AVH 279 BT ?

For the steering control to work we need to buy an interface. I have pioneer 2790bt and with the steering control interface everything works fine. Only drawback I can answer the call but to end the call I have do it via the touchscreen.

Our 85PS Duster is ready to go in for the 40,000 km service :D

Any tips/pointers, must include items / must avoid things?

From here I see

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Originally Posted by Tgo (Post 3443499)

Brake Oil Changed (INR 900 odd) - As per Renault's guidelines for the 40 K service

Oil change, oil filter / air filter changes/cleaning would be done.

I already make it a point to specifically not include A/c disinfection, interior cleaning/teflon coat/anti rust coating/engine flushing(pushed by service stations).

I get the A/c disinfecting, interior cleaning, wheel alignment done outside - per schedule & only at places which specialize in the same (i.e. not at service)

Thanks in advance,

Ace.

Completed 20k service last week. ODO reading - 19270kms

Complaints - Hazard switch was not working which was replaced under warranty.

Replaced engine oil and all filters. Total cost - 6018/-.
Could have saved around 700/- if I opted out of 3M engine coating. Overall service experience @ Renault Kochi was quite good and car was delivered at the promised time.

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Originally Posted by DieselLover (Post 3883508)

Hi,
Did you opted for Synthetic oil. Because I chose mineral oil and cost for 10k kms servicing was 3k. If yes then do you feel any difference in the performance (Synthetic vs Mineral). please:

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Originally Posted by divyankar (Post 3883656)

Hi,
Did you opted for Synthetic oil. Because I chose mineral oil and cost for 10k kms servicing was 3k. If yes then do you feel any difference in the performance (Synthetic vs Mineral). please:

I opted for mineral oil only. If we choose synthetic the cost will go up by another 2K or so. SA tried his best to push me select Synthetic but I refused as there is no change in oil change/service interval. I am not sure about any performance difference between mineral vs synthetic

20k service is costlier than 10k as all filters (air, oil, fuel and a/c) need to be replaced

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Originally Posted by DieselLover (Post 3883676)

Alright Thanks.
May be you are right regarding the difference in the cost of 10k and 20 k kms service.
For your reference i am attaching the bill. My SA was also trying to push for Synthetic oil but once he saw the team bhp sticker he didn't try too hard. lol: