Originally Posted by ebonho
(Post 3736997)
No idea bro. Am just trying to figure out which map to get on to my own Beastie. lol No I humbly do not think so buddy. It will just rev cleaner through the rpm. Not do a different speed at a different rpm. Am no car expert of course. |
Originally Posted by himanshugoswami
(Post 3737002)
Given the grunt my beast has, i for sure am not complaining about the ECU map on my storme! Mid range grunt and roll on acceleration is mind blowing- have made many an XUV and Scorp eat humble pie on highways and on one occassion, driving back from Chandigarh to Delhi, gave a very tough fight to a Fortuner driven by a close friend, who is quite accomplished behind the wheel. |
Originally Posted by AutoNoob
(Post 3735248)
IIRC, the suspension is carryover from 2012-13 Safari Strome (which was carryover & modified version of Aria), albeit some fine tuning.. |
Originally Posted by tsk1979
(Post 3735434)
Actually no, there is one difference which I am sure off. The 2015 storme has different coil springs. The model number has changed. I am sure this is the reason for the harsher ride. Personally, I liked the older softer ride better. |
Have you seen those programs on TV where they get the dog whisperer, cow whisperer etc., who listens to the animals and understands what they want. Well I am the safari whisperer. |
Originally Posted by aviddenis
(Post 3736600)
Hi Rajneesh, When did you book your car? I booked mine on 12th May and I have been given to understand that it is in transit. But that has been the story for over a week now and I am beginning to have doubts. The date has already shifted thrice. Would you mind sharing the contact details of TMS NCR Head. |
Originally Posted by ebonho
(Post 3736997)
No idea bro. Am just trying to figure out which map to get on to my own Beastie. lol No I humbly do not think so buddy. It will just rev cleaner through the rpm. Not do a different speed at a different rpm. Am no car expert of course. |
Originally Posted by pjbiju
(Post 3738137)
Ebonho, no matter what map you finally get, the vehicle speed will remain constant for a given rpm (assuming no change in the gear ratios and tyre size). So different people cannot have different speeds for the same rpm unless there is change in any one or all of the parameters like gear ratios, final drive ratio and tyre size. Since people are reading off the rpm and speed from the analogue dials, some variation could be there in the reading of those dials. |
Originally Posted by pjbiju
(Post 3738137)
Ebonho, no matter what map you finally get, the vehicle speed will remain constant for a given rpm (assuming no change in the gear ratios and tyre size). So different people cannot have different speeds for the same rpm unless there is change in any one or all of the parameters like gear ratios, final drive ratio and tyre size. Since people are reading off the rpm and speed from the analogue dials, some variation could be there in the reading of those dials. |
Originally Posted by sourabhzen
(Post 3738177)
Wind speed and direction and its variation due to any vehicle in front, nearby foliage or buildings present on roadside may change the vehicle speed. The data shall be compared if all vehicles are on same road at same time and in same direction. This is my guess as I experienced similar situation when I was driving my Swift at a significantly higher RPM but lower speed due to squall in Gurgaon. |
Originally Posted by rajneeesh
(Post 3736179)
In the thread on the Storme refresh, a lot of people have written that they are going in for the XUV 500 even though the XUV and Storme are as different as chalk and cheese. |
Originally Posted by himanshugoswami
(Post 3737002)
Given the grunt my beast has, i for sure am not complaining about the ECU map on my storme! Mid range grunt and roll on acceleration is mind blowing- have made many an XUV and Scorp eat humble pie on highways and on one occassion, driving back from Chandigarh to Delhi, gave a very tough fight to a Fortuner driven by a close friend, who is quite accomplished behind the wheel. |
Originally Posted by ebonho
(Post 3737106)
Similar feelings here. Though one time I have been taken (properly) by a Fortuner guy on the way back from Goa. Even though some of his moves I actually chose not to follow for the risk involved. Plus he was solo and I had 5 in the truck plus luggage on the roof rack above. |
Originally Posted by Bigzero
(Post 3738252)
Unless the ratio of engine RPM to drive axle changes, the vehicle should be traveling at the same speed for a particular engine rpm irrespective of external factors. Except when some serious wheel slippage happens, I cant really see how wind speed will influence the engine rpm to road speed ratio. perhaps I am missing something here.. |
Originally Posted by supertinu
(Post 3738286)
You are right about XUV and Storme being very different vehicles with different strengths but from an avg user standpoint, the use case is the same which is 99% city/highway driving in most cases. So off road capabilities or ruggedness of Storme doesnt really come in handy as much. XUV certainly offers lot more bling factor as well vs Storme being more a purist vehicle |
Originally Posted by supertinu
(Post 3738286)
On road performance comparison in my opinion esp on Indian roads is purely based on how crazy the driver can get :). Only way to get real comparison between different cars would be on a race track with same driver. My point here is not to disagree with you guys but to contest whether that we come across on roads is very subjective, nor cause I own a XUV. I easily get trumped by swifts and dzires on the highway because I am not ready to rev the hell out of my car's engine and dont feel safe driving beyond 120-130kmph on Indian road conditions. |
Originally Posted by sumithb
(Post 3738355)
I am one of those you are talking about. I had mentioned few pages back that I am moving away from Strome (have booked an XUV AWD). I have been waiting patently since 2012 for:
I have a small car to putter around in the city. XUV/Storme will be a highway cruiser for me. Also, during most of my long drives my family accompanies me. Safety is a priority, so XUV with 6 airbags, ABS + EBD (in Storme as well), ESP with rollover mitigation, static bending lights wins. I certainly love Storme's mud plugging capability, however fact remains I am not going to go looking for a swamp to drop my 18 lakh car into! XUV with AWD will get me lot of places where Storem 4x4 will. With the latest update XUV has crossed my threshold, unfortunately not so with Storme. Maybe, I am just not hardcore :) |
Originally Posted by sumithb
(Post 3738355)
I am one of those you are talking about. I had mentioned few pages back that I am moving away from Strome (have booked an XUV AWD). I have been waiting patently since 2012 for:
With the latest update XUV has crossed my threshold, unfortunately not so with Storme. Maybe, I am just not hardcore :) |
Originally Posted by Bigzero
(Post 3738370)
My thoughts are somewhat similar. I have a soft corner for the Safari/Storme for sure, but am just not in a position to ignore the safety features on offer in the XUV. The only difference is that I have still not made a choice. I have no idea at this point what I am eventually going to buy or when! |
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