[storme'd]

Thanks Tanveer, nothing in the glove box. Planning to take it to ASS and get it done. Also same time will get the bolts replaced.

[ebonho]

Originally Posted by storme'd

Thanks Tanveer, nothing in the glove box. Planning to take it to ASS and get it done. Also same time will get the bolts replaced.

I have a set of bulbs in the glove box that came with the truck.

One feedback to BEHRAM DHABHAR and/or other faceless Tata Motors observers here.

A couple of days back I had my first opportunity of using the net in the 3rd row that came with the truck. To hold in place my Bullet spare motocross mudguards, rear sub-frame assembly etc. to transport to my mechanic's workshop. The four corners of the net have pretty El Cheapo plastic key-fob type press and release hooks. While getting them off and back on to the U shaped rings bolted into the floor of the truck, one of the plastic pattis (the straight one inside the curved hook part) broke off.



Normally I am a great proponent and unpaid advocate for Tata Motors policy of not giving too many frills in their vehicles, but what they give and put in, is top notch quality. That has been my experience to date of the interiors of the Storme.

This was the first real negative mark and deviation from that happy norm. Not pleased.

[DHABHAR.BEHRAM]

Dear Vistasp - thanks as usual, already informed to concerned departments. Action started.

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

[studedude]

Given that I'm planning to get a Storme, these are two features I will miss. So will I be forced to go in for the Aria/Hexa?

[ebonho]

Originally Posted by DHABHAR.BEHRAM

Dear Vistasp - thanks as usual, already informed to concerned departments. Action started.

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

Thanks Behram, but I will not hold my breath waiting.

I was told (many times) that a special team from R&D would be speaking to me and probably even keeping my truck for a day for testing etc. about the repeat shock absorber issue.

I am still waiting for that elusive call. Maybe everyone was extremely busy with year-ending and all .....

[stormerider]

Originally Posted by DHABHAR.BEHRAM

informed to concerned departments. Action started

Dear Behram sir, if I remember correctly, the net was removed long time back and was part of initial lots only. So what are we doing about a feature that was removed?

Also would request to have child part strategy for interior parts. Better quality is expected, but child parts would be welcome, so that we are not forced to change the whole rear console as in this case where my console looks like this -



The plate for charging point broke off because of my neice stepping over a charger while it was plugged.


Whilst the other plate's locks were courtesy of TASS trying to fix the charger. Here's the image of the said plate-

[amitk26]

As this concerns Storme owners as well and BD sir is active here posting it on this thread as well.

What happens when friction modifier is added in differential oil in an open differential ( no LSD). I think only 4X4 storme VX has LSD and others are without. Is it harmless or can decrease life of diff ?

[rajismine]

Now that the new storme is out with a new powermap (no change in engine mechanically except the clutch), what are the chances of getting this upgrade for existing owners. In city traffic, the 3rd gear has a lot of flat spots at lower rpm and accelerator does nothing to speed, rpm or anything. I am not worried about the upgrade to 148bhp but very interested in wider torque curve. Shouldn't tata do this for all since it kind of acknowledges that the existing powermap has flat spots - especially in 3rd gear in my case

[stormerider]

Originally Posted by rajismine

Now that the new storme is out with a new powermap (no change in engine mechanically except the clutch), what are the chances of getting this upgrade for existing owners. In city traffic, the 3rd gear has a lot of flat spots at lower rpm and accelerator does nothing to speed, rpm or anything. I am not worried about the upgrade to 148bhp but very interested in wider torque curve. Shouldn't tata do this for all since it kind of acknowledges that the existing powermap has flat spots - especially in 3rd gear in my case

Just got to drive the new storme at TASS, must say that the new clutch is very light. Would be great if we can swap to the new clutch when the change is due. Also the new steering is nice to hold along with the all black interior. But the chrome lining on the center console is a downer from my perspective.Though i still prefer my stormes central console and large space over the rear ac vents instead of the changes that have been made on the new storme.

I am not sure if they have made changes to handbrake, it felt a bit better than that of my storme. This one is an absolute necessity.

[condor]

Originally Posted by stormerider

I am not sure if they have made changes to handbrake, it felt a bit better than that of my storme. This one is an absolute necessity.

+1 for both clutch & handbrake.

Btw, are the rear brakes discs or drums ?

[stormerider]

Originally Posted by condor

are the rear brakes discs or drums ?

Good point, sadly I didnt check, but if they are drums, obviously the handbrake will get better. It was a VX 4x2 that I tested.

[ebonho]

Originally Posted by stormerider

Just got to drive the new storme at TASS, must say that the new clutch is very light. Would be great if we can swap to the new clutch when the change is due. Also the new steering is nice to hold along with the all black interior. But the chrome lining on the center console is a downer from my perspective.Though i still prefer my stormes central console and large space over the rear ac vents instead of the changes that have been made on the new storme.

I am not sure if they have made changes to handbrake, it felt a bit better than that of my storme. This one is an absolute necessity.

How was it to drive? Engine response and pickup? Did you get a highway pull on it?

[stormerider]

Originally Posted by ebonho

How was it to drive? Engine response and pickup? Did you get a highway pull on it?

Couldn't get to use the heavy right foot. It's more drivable and effortless, torque delivery is surely better. As I mentioned, clutch is super light and butter smooth.
I prefer our good old grill than the LR inspired new grill.

OT: Would love to see a drag between the new and the old.

[tsk1979]

Originally Posted by condor

+1 for both clutch & handbrake.

Btw, are the rear brakes discs or drums ?

The LX version of Storme had rear discs and ABS all around. However, the newer version comes with the old LPSV setup without ABS and drums at rear.

[condor]

tsk1979 : The LX version of Storme had rear discs and ABS all around. However, the newer version comes with the old LPSV setup without ABS and drums at rear.

@Stormerider has mentioned that he tested the VX.