Three problems with my vtec

sandeep108 · 5th October 2006, 17:33

Too much torque steer! I remember even in my non-vtec OHC I had to fight the steering in first/second when I stomped on the pedal - oh what a feeling...

Surprise · 5th October 2006, 19:40

Dont take HONDA to its authorized service centre (Sundaram). They just do the easiest job, just replacing and charging you the maximum.

Honda is a great car to drive, but not one of the cheapest car to maintain as mentioned somewhere else. If you end up with any problem, the minimum repair cost would be in 10k and 20k

sunith · 6th October 2006, 10:10

the only problem i am left with is that of the silencer now...
can someone please please help me with the silencer.... GTO.... i ve taken mine to the sundaram honda guys, but they say i need to get it replaced... and quoted 23k. I got it welded but as a friend of mine pointed out, it seems to be shaking a bit too much now when i am driving. what am i supposed to do.... vip3r had earlier mentioned a complete custom built exhaust. is that the best way to go?

sandeep108 · 6th October 2006, 10:40

We got some good guys in mumbai for the silencers. I balked at the 25k Honda quoted and got mine fixed outside (including rear SS free flow) for just 7k. Maybe some of the bangloreans will help you out.

sunith · 6th October 2006, 12:46

btw... need to get it washed also
any good car washes around Garuda mall????

w 12 · 6th October 2006, 12:59

I remember reading a thread here..which said maintaining a OHC V tec is cheaper than maintaining a maruti 800 in the long run.

Pankaj401 · 7th October 2006, 20:25

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Originally Posted by w 12

I remember reading a thread here..which said maintaining a OHC V tec is cheaper than maintaining a maruti 800 in the long run.

I think GTO mentioned that somewhere.
That would be the case if you do not need to replace some part. The windshield washer spray nozzles costed me like Rs. 375.

Surprise · 7th October 2006, 22:16

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Originally Posted by Pankaj401

I think GTO mentioned that somewhere.
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Nope it was Ajmat. GTO has referred to it few a times.

grvanand · 10th October 2006, 13:07

As for silencer, go in for automech free flow. That should cost around 10 to 15K and is of high quality. Check up their website for more details.

sunith · 10th October 2006, 13:35

what exactly is a free flow??

5th October 2006, 17:33	#16
sandeep108 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,051 Thanked: 304 Times	Too much torque steer! I remember even in my non-vtec OHC I had to fight the steering in first/second when I stomped on the pedal - oh what a feeling...
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5th October 2006, 19:40	#17
Surprise Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 459 Times	Dont take HONDA to its authorized service centre (Sundaram). They just do the easiest job, just replacing and charging you the maximum. Honda is a great car to drive, but not one of the cheapest car to maintain as mentioned somewhere else. If you end up with any problem, the minimum repair cost would be in 10k and 20k
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6th October 2006, 10:10	#18
sunith BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 68 Thanked: 0 Times	the only problem i am left with is that of the silencer now... can someone please please help me with the silencer.... GTO.... i ve taken mine to the sundaram honda guys, but they say i need to get it replaced... and quoted 23k. I got it welded but as a friend of mine pointed out, it seems to be shaking a bit too much now when i am driving. what am i supposed to do.... vip3r had earlier mentioned a complete custom built exhaust. is that the best way to go?
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6th October 2006, 10:40	#19
sandeep108 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,051 Thanked: 304 Times	We got some good guys in mumbai for the silencers. I balked at the 25k Honda quoted and got mine fixed outside (including rear SS free flow) for just 7k. Maybe some of the bangloreans will help you out.
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6th October 2006, 12:46	#20
sunith BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 68 Thanked: 0 Times	btw... need to get it washed also any good car washes around Garuda mall????
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6th October 2006, 12:59	#21
w 12 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 402 Thanked: 26 Times	I remember reading a thread here..which said maintaining a OHC V tec is cheaper than maintaining a maruti 800 in the long run.
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10th October 2006, 13:07	#24
grvanand BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 211 Thanked: 0 Times	As for silencer, go in for automech free flow. That should cost around 10 to 15K and is of high quality. Check up their website for more details.
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10th October 2006, 13:35	#25
sunith BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 68 Thanked: 0 Times	what exactly is a free flow??
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