[alokk0912]

Originally Posted by Bhubaneswar01

Also I will be grateful if anyone could share their experience with reverse camera, as in whether installing a Blaupunkt reverse camera would void the warranty instead of installing a Mahindra reverse camera which I believe is coupler to coupler?

I doubt if anyone will be able to confirm for sure. However, my take is that as long as you take care of not cutting stock wires and any splicing is done through scotch lock or equivalent cleanly, it should be fine. I have Mahindra reverse camera and does an ok job.

[dr_TJ]

Originally Posted by Bhubaneswar01

1. Also I will be grateful if anyone could share their experience with reverse camera, as in whether installing a Blaupunkt reverse camera would void the warranty instead of installing a Mahindra reverse camera which I believe is coupler to coupler?

2. Is there any difference between ABS and FRP 7 slot grill? which one should one go for? No one in the market is able to clarify which is better and both are costing almost the same with abs being a bit more expensive. Folks at Bimbra are insisting on FRP over ABS saying FRP is superior. Pls share your views

1. I bought Mahindra's genuine reverse camera from m2all.com. Serves the purpose well for me. No issues with night vision, gets the job done. Although installation is not coupler to coupler. Scotch-lock wire connectors are provided in the package. Although the Mahindra service center guys didn't use those scotch lock and directly spliced the wires to tap power and signal. Installation job is just average at best. I could do a better job at installation but I lack a power drill to install the camera on the bumper and you need a custom software for the HU to support the reverse camera. If you plan to get the Blaupunkt camera, you just need to replace the stock camera with the Blaupunkt one. I bought the Genuine Camera for Rs 2500 + Rs 100 Shipping charge. Rs 1000 installation charge, paid at the service center.

2. I heard the opposite. Few Thar grill sellers are saying ABS is better than FRP. Few FRP grill go for as low as Rs 7500 and ABS one is for Rs 12000.

Need more clarity on which front grill is better?

[Traveller17]

I too wanted to get these for my vehicle however not sure if this will void the warranty as I was told not to tinker with the electricals

Originally Posted by Bhubaneswar01

Based on Alok's experience with Genome, I reached out to them and they shared the headlight designs available for Thar. I am also attaching the Official Mahindra Thar accessories catalogue.


Also I will be grateful if anyone could share their experience with reverse camera, as in whether installing a Blaupunkt reverse camera would void the warranty instead of installing a Mahindra reverse camera which I believe is coupler to coupler?

2. Is there any difference between ABS and FRP 7 slot grill? which one should one go for? No one in the market is able to clarify which is better and both are costing almost the same with abs being a bit more expensive. Folks at Bimbra are insisting on FRP over ABS saying FRP is superior. Pls share your views

[ph03n!x]

Originally Posted by Bhubaneswar01

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2. Is there any difference between ABS and FRP 7 slot grill? which one should one go for? No one in the market is able to clarify which is better and both are costing almost the same with abs being a bit more expensive. Folks at Bimbra are insisting on FRP over ABS saying FRP is superior. Pls share your views

Originally Posted by dr_TJ

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2. I heard the opposite. Few Thar grill sellers are saying ABS is better than FRP. Few FRP grill go for as low as Rs 7500 and ABS one is for Rs 12000.

Need more clarity on which front grill is better?

I did a bit of research in ABS vs. FRP when I changed my Thar's grill.

ABS (Acrylonitrile, Butadiene, Styrene) is a polymer whose properties can be decided based on the composition of the polymer - typical auto application makes them strong, yet flexible. Stock grill is ABS.

FRP (Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic) - these are like plastic concrete reinforced with fibreglass rods (bad analogy ) and are used in custom audio installs, body kits, etc. They are more rigid than ABS and hence are prone to breaking/ cracking (on impact, for instance).

When I got my grill from Auto Ignite way back, there were not many options available - it was an expensive affair, buying it, painting it, installing it. There's enough and more available now, so you can experiment with the choices at relatively lower cost than what I did

[Dry Ice]

Originally Posted by alokk0912

Posting pics of Genome performance bi-xenon headlights. It was 60 W and 5000k.

Isn’t the alignment a bit too high? Seems to reach the 1st floor of that building!

[alokk0912]

Originally Posted by Dry Ice

Isn’t the alignment a bit too high? Seems to reach the 1st floor of that building!

Yes. Correct observation . Getting it fixed tomorrow.

Originally Posted by ph03n!x

I did a bit of research in ABS vs. FRP when I changed my Thar's grill.

Thanks! Great Info on the grill. I did look at Bimbra's one which was available in pune and I did not like their overall finish. Still looking for an option in 7 slot which has better finish.

[Cavityavenger]

Finally got around to getting some upgrades done.

1. ABS vs FRP Grill: As mentioned by Phoenix, ABS is better but another thing I noticed is that the headlights fit better on the ABS grills. FRP grills leave a gap around the lights.

2. Reverse Cam: I got the 10" Dashcam mirror with front and reverse 1080p Dashcam, similar to the 70 Mai option on amazon. Mahindra dealership refused to install it so it was a DIY project that took 60-90 minutes.

[undead]

Originally Posted by ph03n!x

An unexpected and pleasant gesture by my dealership's CRM Team on my Thar's first birthday - a nice bouquet and a big box of sweets!

We have a few cars, owned some more in the past, but I haven't heard of a dealership celebrating a vehicle's first birthday

Thank you M&M, and thank you CAI Mahindra!! If only all dealerships of M&M are like you...!

Attachment 2238237

I'll post a detailed one-year update in my ownership thread soon!

Congrats . Waiting for your ownership thread. Cheers.

[TokyoDrifter]

Is there any restriction w.r.t. driving around in an open top jeep/car on Indian city roads?

[ph03n!x]

Originally Posted by TokyoDrifter

Is there any restriction w.r.t. driving around in an open top jeep/car on Indian city roads?

Apart from dust, pollution, and maybe paan laced extracellular fluids from buses n trucks.

The convertible top is registered as one in the RC, so no legal issues per se!

[soloTraveller]

Originally Posted by Bhubaneswar01

Also I will be grateful if anyone could share their experience with reverse camera, as in whether installing a Blaupunkt reverse camera would void the warranty instead of installing a Mahindra reverse camera which I believe is coupler to coupler?

I got the reverse camera from M&M Thar genuine accessory installed by dealer and it does the job well. Its not plush mounted on to the bumper but it kind of sticks out a bit facing downward.

Also it displays guide lines on the screen and it doesn't come with LED light built-in for low light scenario, I found the low light performance to be descent though.

I have Blaupunkt on my Swift and the M & M reversing camera on Thar isn't bad compared to Blaupunkt in terms of quality of video.

[Kapany]

I too got the M&M rear camera. Neatly installed and quality is decent enough for me to not really want an upgrade. I will say that driving cars without these aids has trained me to rely more on the mirrors than camera so YMMV.

On another note went for my first service (one month). I tried to get the carpet mats but they kept slipping so in the end returned it and stayed with the Weathertech mats I was already using.

The Black Panther has run a little more than 600 kms in its first month with a couple of long drives in the offing.


First free service though I was asked to pitch in for the engine spray (1k) which I declined.
Terrific service at PPS Thanisandra.

[alokk0912]

Originally Posted by Kapany

The Black Panther has run a little more than 600 kms in its first month with a couple of long drives in the offing.

First service should be done after 1 month or 1000 kms?

[bhargav_dave]

Originally Posted by cool_dube

For those interested in real-world FE figures of the mStallion mill, here is what I got on my 280 km run from Bangalore to south Coorg, drive being a mix of NH, SH, and interior narrow hilly roads. Of course, I was a tad gentle on the pedal as the Thar is yet to touch the 1000 km mark on its odo. Decent figures nonetheless, for a 2 lit turbo petrol with AT.

Those are good figures indeed. I am getting roughly 9kmpl on highways and about 6-7 in city. I am using TFE method. I have not driven it beyond 80km speed yet. It has only done 1300kms in total though. Is this normal for a petrol Thar?

[Kapany]

Originally Posted by alokk0912

First service should be done after 1 month or 1000 kms?

I was told whichever was earlier by the service guys. Since one month rolled by quicker than the thousand km on the odo, I went for the service rather than delaying it further.