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Old 14th April 2013, 19:03   #46
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Behram Sir,

Can take BMC 8903 to Britannia cafe sometime on sundays you will surely get parking there and enjoy it parked on the roadside and taking a dig at Dhansak .

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Behram Sir,

Can take BMC 8903 to Britannia cafe sometime on sundays you will surely get parking there and enjoy it parked on the roadside and taking a dig at Dhansak .

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Is Britannia open on Sunday ? I don't think so ! Saturday is a light day in regards to the area & also you will get parking .

Best bhonu in town ! Bon appetit !

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Is Britannia open on Sunday ? I don't think so ! Saturday is a light day in regards to the area & also you will get parking. Best bhonu in town! Bon appetit! Cheers
Dear Kasli and jawabiker - thanks for your Dhansak suggestion, forgive me for asking a stupid question (I know the Bawas will kill me for this), but where the hell is Britannia Cafe? .

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The Bawa's will get you for not knowing but its at Ballard Estate behind the Port Trust Building. Ask anyone and they will direct you

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Dear Kasli and jawabiker - thanks for your Dhansak suggestion, forgive me for asking a stupid question (I know the Bawas will kill me for this), but where the hell is Britannia Cafe? .

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I can take you there, rather drive you there myself but the condition is you pay for berry biryani n caramel custard. Damn I spoilt my shirt.
Ironically the restaurant actually breathing its last now but the old man is as flirty as they come. Love meeting him every time and then irritate him to get his loving banter.

Raab rakha.
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Behram Sir,

It is same place like what TUSHAR is in nashik (where people flock to have misal pav after early morning walk or exercise. whos who of nashik tend to meet each other there)
Now please no questions on where TUSHAR is in nashik..

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Heartiest congratulations on the latest acquisition! Do you still have the original Magneti distributor? Reverting to that will also give you a boost in spark strength!

Very heartening to see this little beauty go into the hands of someone who actually works at bringing her back up to the "customer only has to fill fuel and drive" ideal!

Please let's meet up the next time you are in Pune so that I can check out your other Fiat babies! As usual, I can only entice you with a Civic, RD, RTZ, or a rorty little Zen (you've already seen the Husqvarna but if you wanna take a second look, or better still, take her for a spin this time, I can get her too).

I hope you have my number. Else please let me know here what's a convenient time to call you. Take care mate and wishing you many, many more decades of beautiful, trouble-free motoring!

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Dear beram Sir,

Just a bit off topic today in local daily (maharashtra times) they have a exclusive page on irani hotels in mumbai, where they have mentioned about britania cafe.

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I know am a little late anyways, Congrats once again on acquiring another gem & best of luck chiseling it to perfection Dhabhar sir.
I am diligently following the WIP on BMC & noting down important points for future reference. Best of luck with the restoration.
Looking forward to the updates.
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Dear Sagar - thanks for your compliments. Unfortunately for us (the car and me), I am in Pune most of the time (work, you know) and the car is in Mumbai. There's lots to do, a thorough cleaning / pressure washing / servicing is on top of the list with replacements of transmission / axle oils, let's see! It starts with a small flick of the key, idles properly, accelerates briskly and sounds healthy, however!

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Dear Sagar - thanks for your compliments. Unfortunately for us (the car and me), I am in Pune most of the time (work, you know) and the car is in Mumbai. There's lots to do, a thorough cleaning / pressure washing / servicing is on top of the list with replacements of transmission / axle oils, let's see! It starts with a small flick of the key, idles properly, accelerates briskly and sounds healthy, however!

Best regards,

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Hi Behram sir, its been along time, how are you and your beauty? Was wondering how come there was no news about your BMC.

Anyway Sir I will be in Pune during the 1st weekend of July (5th - 7th), I will there for a medical conference, hope to meet you if you are around in Pune. Will be visiting Mumbai also. so hope to see you then.

Sir please have a look at my thread, I am getting the headlight corrected and really anxious if its coming out right. Please advice.

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Dear Sagar - thanks for your compliments. Unfortunately for us (the car and me), I am in Pune most of the time (work, you know) and the car is in Mumbai. There's lots to do, a thorough cleaning / pressure washing / servicing is on top of the list with replacements of transmission / axle oils, let's see! It starts with a small flick of the key, idles properly, accelerates briskly and sounds healthy, however!

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar
I can understand that & hope you find some time from your work to attend the small works pending on BMC, i guess replacement of oils would be your priority.
BTW good to know about its improving health, hope to see a full fledged restoration in the coming months or will it be more than 12 ?
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Dear all - first of all, here's wishing everybody a "Very Happy New Year"!

My new year with BMC 8903 started quite eventfully, if I may say so: so, after almost a year of absolute trouble-free and delightful performance, here I am, driving sedately, very "bawa style" from colony Agiary (fire temple) to home sweet home in good old Parsi Colony Dadar when I hear this smallish thud from the underfloor, followed by a small but cyclic thudding sound. Simple, its time to put in a new drive coupling. This is what came out. It looks better in the photograph than what it actually is. Enjoy! .

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Dear all – time for a small update on BMC8903. Since I bought the car, the brakes were not effective at all. So, this time, it was the turn of the brake system to get a makeover. The brake oil itself was contaminated. The black sticky mess consisted of a mix of some aftermarket brake oil, water, lubricating oil and some unknown substance consisting of many minute and sharp particles. Therefore, as was expected, oil flow from the filler cup to the master cylinder to the wheel cylinders was almost non-existent. The pipes were choked with plaque, similar to what happens when arteries get clogged. The hoses had deteriorated / bulged. There was hardly any friction material left on the brake liners. Therefore, the brake fluid reservoir, oil filler pipe, master cylinder including its fulcrum (locally known as “Laxmi kit” as this part was made and supplied in production by "Laxmi Mechanical Works", Wadala, Mumbai), wheel cylinders, brake bundy pipes and brake liners are replaced with OE supply parts from Brakes India / Bundy India. The body sheet metal covers in the pedal area were reworked and refitted, using M6*1.0 size bolts instead of self tapping screws. I do this on all my cars to avoid pedal interference with the body sheet metal. All the rubber inserts of the brake and clutch pedals were replaced. Bleeding was completed from rear right to rear left to front left to front right wheels. Liners were set to provide minimum working clearance of around 0.3mm, ensuring no drag on the wheel bearings. Master cylinder travel is now at <30% of total stroke at bite / deceleration point, as required.

The complete brake system is now new and it works as it is supposed to work. .

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Dear all – time for a small update on BMC8903. Since I bought the car, the brakes were not effective at all. So, this time, it was the turn of the brake system to get a makeover. The brake oil itself was contaminated. The black sticky mess consisted of a mix of some aftermarket brake oil, water, lubricating oil and some unknown substance consisting of many minute and sharp particles. Therefore, as was expected, oil flow from the filler cup to the master cylinder to the wheel cylinders was almost non-existent. The pipes were choked with plaque, similar to what happens when arteries get clogged. The hoses had deteriorated / bulged. There was hardly any friction material left on the brake liners. Therefore, the brake fluid reservoir, oil filler pipe, master cylinder including its fulcrum (locally known as “Laxmi kit” as this part was made and supplied in production by "Laxmi Mechanical Works", Wadala, Mumbai), wheel cylinders, brake bundy pipes and brake liners are replaced with OE supply parts from Brakes India / Bundy India. The body sheet metal covers in the pedal area were reworked and refitted, using M6*1.0 size bolts instead of self tapping screws. I do this on all my cars to avoid pedal interference with the body sheet metal. All the rubber inserts of the brake and clutch pedals were replaced. Bleeding was completed from rear right to rear left to front left to front right wheels. Liners were set to provide minimum working clearance of around 0.3mm, ensuring no drag on the wheel bearings. Master cylinder travel is now at <30% of total stroke at bite / deceleration point, as required.

The complete brake system is now new and it works as it is supposed to work. .

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar
Hi Behram- Long time. Following your threads closely. Will have to give this brake treatment soon, only after I get a go ahead from the owner.
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