sridhu · 10th February 2016, 05:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by divyankar

Hi Sridhu,
No. Light dimming on turns does not happen with my duster.
I suggest you must visit service center and check your vehicle thoroughly.
Does it happens in both low and high beams?

Thank you, Divyankar.

Yes; on both beams.

I did some generic search - apparently this is an issue which crops up in vehicles with electric power steering. It is not just limited to Dusters or Renault.

The consensus seems to point to a weak/ weakening alternator. There is also a set of opinions that suggest to ignore it as the fix might make things worse.

That said, I am planning to take it to the service centre to get it on record & to see if there is any quick fix.

Dont know how to show it to them in daylight though!

pahwa · 16th February 2016, 19:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by artrocious

Hi Folks

I just want to check if this noise issue is peculiar to my vehicle or anybody else has noticed it.
Mine is RXZ AWD 2015 with 8K on the odo.

Everytime I hit 90Kph a very mild but distinct whining sound (like whooooo) starts from somewhere above the ICE AC vent (or engine? - I could hear it in my left ear and the passenger could hear it from his right ear), The noise peaks at 95 Kph and drowns thereafter at 100Kph.

Though mild this is very annoying since this is my usual cruise speed on Chennai - bangalore highway. I have a feeling this is a "resonance" whine when air enters the cabin from outside through a some random gap at a certain speed (certain pressure).

What do you think? Has anybody heard it?

I was facing this.

I bought cushioned tape from Daiso Dubai. 5m roll costed about 100 INR. This is typically used in househould to seal windows. Worked well to insulate from 90% of the wind noise.

http://www.amazon.com/Daiso-Japan-Se.../dp/B00BV5VG3S

Will keep you folks posted on the longevity.

GTO · 25th February 2016, 13:48

What a cool ad! Good take on Queen's famous track:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0Mq7mkZnJ0

josebi · 26th February 2016, 13:46

Thats one cool ad for sure.

Any news on when the facelift arriving in showrooms?

girishnilange · 27th February 2016, 11:13

Hi all,

From the past 05 months have been in company of my new Duster 85 PS RxL.

I have been very happy with my purchase except for the paint quality! My Duster is in woodland brown color and the coating is not very thick IMO. The other day my kid happened to rub his bicycle handle on the door side and it immediately scrapes of the paint layer putting an annoying scratch!

He was in fact only walking with his bike past the Duster!

Any other owners of Duster share the same feeling about the paint quality? Will any aftermarket protective coating make any difference?

-
Girish

tifosikrishna · 27th February 2016, 17:40

Hello experts,

A cousin of mine wants to install pete's (or similar stuff) on his 110bhp duster. Car is 18 months old and is within warranty period. Would like to know the pros and cons.
Thanks in advance

anilntny · 27th February 2016, 19:28

Renault is giving free anti rust treatment for the duster.

My duster got the treatment, when I took my car for 40000 Km service.

deepeshh · 28th February 2016, 01:14

I too got the free treatment during my last service. The only down side is the smell inside the cabin. Its sometimes over powering my car perfume especially after parking in the Sun.

DieselLover · 29th February 2016, 11:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepeshh

I too got the free treatment during my last service. The only down side is the smell inside the cabin. Its sometimes over powering my car perfume especially after parking in the Sun.

Hi Deepesh,
Any idea when did they start giving this free treatment? I completed the 20k service in January first week and nothing about this was mentioned.

deepeshh · 29th February 2016, 19:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselLover

Hi Deepesh,
Any idea when did they start giving this free treatment? I completed the 20k service in January first week and nothing about this was mentioned.

Hi

Not sure about that. Mine is a Aug 2013 model and the SA checked his system and confirmed that my vehicle was eligible for the treatment. I was worried whether the door pads will be opened, but it was done by spraying through the holes in the doors.

tifosikrishna · 29th February 2016, 20:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by tifosikrishna

Hello experts,

A cousin of mine wants to install pete's (or similar stuff) on his 110bhp duster. Car is 18 months old and is within warranty period. Would like to know the pros and cons.
Thanks in advance

Can some please provide inputs?

Is there any other relevant thread to post this?

Dry Ice · 29th February 2016, 20:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by tifosikrishna

Can some please provide inputs?

Is there any other relevant thread to post this?

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...ng-box-31.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...ng-box-16.html

^^ These 2 are the ones I can recall instantly. Please search using the keywords "Petes diesel tuning box" and "Racedynamics" to find more reviews of these products.

arvind71181 · 3rd March 2016, 09:40

New Duster with AMT option launched, variant pricing starting from 8.46L

http://auto.ndtv.com/news/new-renaul...ome-topstories

Edit: Another link which list the prices as well. The AMT (RXL Easy R-AMT) is priced at 11.69L ex showroom Delhi

http://www.financialexpress.com/arti...9-lakh/218717/

carwatcher · 4th March 2016, 00:42

OMG, am I missing something here.

There is not a single reply on the news of AMT Duster launch which I believe is a reasonably big and important news as I feel the Duster us much loved car on T-BHP.

I think 6-Speed AMT DIESEL at 11.7 Lac is a seriously VFM proposition.

Mad Max · 4th March 2016, 01:00

Really nice that they finally put an auto transmission on the Duster. And a six-speed at that!

That fella who put the front chrome grill needs to be shot. In the face. With a chrome plated bullet.

26th February 2016, 13:46	#5299
josebi BHPian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Bangalore Posts: 55 Thanked: 77 Times	Re: Renault Duster : Official Review Thats one cool ad for sure. Any news on when the facelift arriving in showrooms?
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27th February 2016, 11:13	#5300
girishnilange Newbie Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Belgaum Posts: 2 Thanked: 5 Times	Re: Renault Duster : Official Review Hi all, From the past 05 months have been in company of my new Duster 85 PS RxL. I have been very happy with my purchase except for the paint quality! My Duster is in woodland brown color and the coating is not very thick IMO. The other day my kid happened to rub his bicycle handle on the door side and it immediately scrapes of the paint layer putting an annoying scratch! He was in fact only walking with his bike past the Duster! Any other owners of Duster share the same feeling about the paint quality? Will any aftermarket protective coating make any difference? - Girish
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27th February 2016, 17:40	#5301
tifosikrishna BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: chennai Posts: 827 Thanked: 383 Times View My Garage	Re: Renault Duster : Official Review Hello experts, A cousin of mine wants to install pete's (or similar stuff) on his 110bhp duster. Car is 18 months old and is within warranty period. Would like to know the pros and cons. Thanks in advance
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27th February 2016, 19:28	#5302
anilntny BHPian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Kottayam Posts: 287 Thanked: 547 Times	Re: Renault Duster : Official Review Renault is giving free anti rust treatment for the duster. My duster got the treatment, when I took my car for 40000 Km service.
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28th February 2016, 01:14	#5303
deepeshh BHPian Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kochi Posts: 119 Thanked: 96 Times	I too got the free treatment during my last service. The only down side is the smell inside the cabin. Its sometimes over powering my car perfume especially after parking in the Sun.
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3rd March 2016, 09:40	#5308
arvind71181 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: TN-14 Posts: 1,109 Thanked: 1,789 Times	Re: Renault Duster : Official Review New Duster with AMT option launched, variant pricing starting from 8.46L http://auto.ndtv.com/news/new-renaul...ome-topstories Edit: Another link which list the prices as well. The AMT (RXL Easy R-AMT) is priced at 11.69L ex showroom Delhi http://www.financialexpress.com/arti...9-lakh/218717/ Last edited by arvind71181 : 3rd March 2016 at 09:52.
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4th March 2016, 00:42	#5309
carwatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bardez, Goa Posts: 1,181 Thanked: 1,034 Times	Re: Renault Duster : Official Review OMG, am I missing something here. There is not a single reply on the news of AMT Duster launch which I believe is a reasonably big and important news as I feel the Duster us much loved car on T-BHP. I think 6-Speed AMT DIESEL at 11.7 Lac is a seriously VFM proposition.
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4th March 2016, 01:00	#5310
Mad Max BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 966 Thanked: 1,580 Times	Re: Renault Duster : Official Review Really nice that they finally put an auto transmission on the Duster. And a six-speed at that! That fella who put the front chrome grill needs to be shot. In the face. With a chrome plated bullet.
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