[Sree73]

Any one from Bangalore received the call from dealers for the S-Cross brake part replacement as a part of the recall?. I called the SA two days back and got the answer that they are waiting for the parts from Maruti and once they receive that, will call individual owners for the replacement.

But, in another post, read that Maruti has already made available the required parts with all dealers and then only the recall news was put out.

Any updates?

[Dr.Naren]

Rear parcel tray can be split to access boot from rear seat in S-Cross. But I found it is the culprit for rattles from rear. Whenever I drive on bad roads, portion of parcel tray which can be split vibrates leading to rattle. Any solution?

[Sree73]

Originally Posted by Dr.Naren

Rear parcel can be split to access boot from rear seat in S-Cross. But I found it is the culprit for rattles from rear. Whenever I drive on bad roads, portion of parcel tray which can be split vibrates leading to rattle. Any solution?

I have placed a heavy leather box for paper napkins on the parcel tray. It may help. But, another nuisance will crop up. Since the parcel tray is flat without any raised outer edges, the box ends up in the rear seat during a slight hard braking

Also, please see the two clips at both ends of the parcel tray (which helps it to be anchored to the body) are pressed correctly and tight. If those clips are not fitted properly, it will add to the rattle.

[a4anurag]

Originally Posted by Dr.Naren

Rear parcel can be split to access boot from rear seat in S-Cross. But I found it is the culprit for rattles from rear. Whenever I drive on bad roads, portion of parcel tray which can be split vibrates leading to rattle. Any solution?

Try adding some kind of rubber boots to the page where the parcel tray meets the body. I mean the paid cladding where the parcel tray sits.

Something in these lines:

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/diy-do...abin-boot.html

[Dr.Naren]

Originally Posted by Sree73

I have placed a heavy leather box for paper napkins on the parcel tray. It may help. But, another nuisance will crop up. Since the parcel tray is flat without any raised outer edges, the box ends up in the rear seat during a slight hard braking

Also, please see the two clips at both ends of the parcel tray (which helps it to be anchored to the body) are pressed correctly and tight. If those clips are not fitted properly, it will add to the rattle.

I too thought about the same to keep some heavy object. Maruti should have designed it better. In my baleno tool kit is the culprit and in S-Cross, parcel tray

[Sip]

Originally Posted by Dr.Naren

I too thought about the same to keep some heavy object. Maruti should have designed it better. In my baleno tool kit is the culprit and in S-Cross, parcel tray

So Dr.Naren what do you think is the ideal solution here? Is it better to keep it removed normally and use only when needed, though it is not an ideal solution.

[Dr.Naren]

Originally Posted by Sip

So Dr.Naren what do you think is the ideal solution here? Is it better to keep it removed normally and use only when needed, though it is not an ideal solution.

Haha!! Eliminate the culprit if couldn't be fixed

I have never used parcel tray in any of my cars till date. There would be little extra strain for AC/more time to cool if I remove parcel tray. I will try keeping 2 books behind the headrest and see if it would work.

[Sree73]

Originally Posted by Dr.Naren

Haha!! Eliminate the culprit if couldn't be fixed

I have never used parcel tray in any of my cars till date. There would be little extra strain for AC/more time to cool if I remove parcel tray. I will try keeping 2 books behind the headrest and see if it would work.

Even the books will not serve the purpose, because they will get displaced (unless and until find a mechanism to tie them to headrests) when taking turns and eventually find their way into the rear seat even if the people sitting there do not like reading

[Dr.Naren]

1.6 S-Cross gets respect only in this thread I believe

I am fed up with questions/opinion from friends and well wishers.

Mr. A : Did you pay around 15 lakhs for this Maruti car??

Mr. B : I don't think this car is worth 10 lakhs. It doesn't even look like it's worth so much ( Well I paid 14.5 and keep quiet)

Mr. C : Why didn't you consider Vitara Brezza? It looks very sporty.

Mr. D : This car would be a flop like Kizashi. 15 lakhs for Maruti is a big mistake.

My answer : Thanks for all the suggestions. Please come with me for a drive and you will understand the reason

[Sree73]

Originally Posted by Dr.Naren

1.6 S-Cross gets respect only in this thread I believe

I am fed up with questions/opinion from friends and well wishers.

The moment the objective of purchase of car changes from 'satisfying self' to 'show casing to others', S-Cross will fail.

If one is concerned about the comfort / ease / space / fun to drive and safety, S-Cross will definitely live upto the expectation and if the concern changes to looks, it may have contenders.

[IshaanIan]

Originally Posted by Dr.Naren

1.6 S-Cross gets respect only in this thread I believe

I am fed up with questions/opinion from friends and well wishers.

Mr. A : Did you pay around 15 lakhs for this Maruti car??

Mr. B : I don't think this car is worth 10 lakhs. It doesn't even look like it's worth so much ( Well I paid 14.5 and keep quiet)

Mr. C : Why didn't you consider Vitara Brezza? It looks very sporty.

Mr. D : This car would be a flop like Kizashi. 15 lakhs for Maruti is a big mistake.

My answer : Thanks for all the suggestions. Please come with me for a drive and you will understand the reason

Being a Kizashi owner, I completely understand what you're saying. That said, one drive is more than enough to completely spin their opinions the other way around and I'm guessing it is the same with the 1.6 S-Cross as well. I think it is the most under-rated car in production. It is quite fun to take someone on a drive and have their opinions change completely while they beg you to let them drive the car once in a while (especially when some of them own cars from the same segment)

[volkman10]

Originally Posted by Sree73

Any one from Bangalore received the call from dealers for the S-Cross brake part replacement as a part of the recall?.

Yes, got a call yesterday but due tpo prior engagement could not make it.

Was told it is a Service campaign and not a recall.

Recall is when parts will be replaced.
Service campaign - The car will be checked and parts replaced if needed

[girishv]

Originally Posted by Sree73

Any one from Bangalore received the call from dealers for the S-Cross brake part replacement as a part of the recall?. I called the SA two days back and got the answer that they are waiting for the parts from Maruti and once they receive that, will call individual owners for the replacement.

But, in another post, read that Maruti has already made available the required parts with all dealers and then only the recall news was put out.

Any updates?

I got a call and appointment on Sunday. When I reached there at the appointed time, need to wait as there were many other S-crosses without appointment and the Kalyani Bannerghatta was struggling to manage them all. They have given appointment only to eight cars (assuming 1hr per car), but thrice that number turned up it seems. I myself saw more than 4 cars. And funnily, mine was the only 1.6 Reached at 11 in the morning and got out at 3:00pm. A waste of whole of weekend.

They changed the break cylinder, clips and oil to go with it. Its a recall and the parts are changed without any checking.

Also got my car washed and polished (so may be the delay). Came out happily at the end, thanks to Mr Shivraj, Kalyani Nexa. So, if you get a call on weekdays, the job should not take more than 1.5 hr.

[ank.nsit]

My friend wants to buy S-Cross 1.3, so took a TD of that yesterday.

Here are my observations on 1.6 vs 1.3:

1. The clutch is very light in 1.3 as compared to 1.6.

2. The painful turbo lag of 1.6 is completely absent in 1.3 (but so is the 1.6 push back ). 1.3 is a pleasure to drive and would be a comfortable ride in city and on hills.

He got to know from some distant friend working in Overdrive that SHVS S-Cross is expected to get launched within a month? Is it true? Because if it is, then we could expect a further price reduction in S-Cross.

[ajay_satpute]

For the last 2 diesel tank fulls, the FE has dropped to 14-15 kmpl from ~17 in city conditions. I was stuck in 2 epic traffic jams, which really killed the average, but those were 2 incidences. I always maintain recommended tyre pressure and also serviced the car regularly so far.

Only thing that I have not done is wheel alignment and balancing. Do you guys think that would affect the FE so drastically? I know it does affect to an extent, but not a 2-3 kmpl drop.

I always fill Shell diesel without fail, so bad fuel is also ruled out.