Swift pushed hard in rains and ghat

abhaybakshi · 26th June 2007, 20:55

Folks,

Just back from the approax. 1000 KM trip from Kokan and Goa with my new (Dec 2006) Swift.

My baby was pushed through horrible rains, ghats ....
Only good thing was roads were real good with occasional small potholes..

My cousin who is notorious for rash driving, had driven my Swift for couple of hours turning on hairpin bends at high speeds (80-90 kmhr) with full load (5 people) and braking sharply many times....

My concerns are,

1. Should I check suspension, braking system ? I absolutely dont find any problem with them but I feel that they should be checked

2. Can car like Swift take such beating without much wear and tear to importane systems like suspension, gearbox, clutch and brakes ?

nitrous · 27th June 2007, 00:13

Check for brake pad wear or abnormal tyre wear.
Although, the above wouldn't happen in a 1000 km drive.
The conditions that u've quoted sound like track racing conditions.

rjstyles69 · 27th June 2007, 00:17

Quote:

My cousin who is notorious for rash driving, had driven my Swift for couple of hours turning on hairpin bends at high speeds (80-90 kmhr) with full load (5 people) and braking sharply many times....

And you sat obliged through the ordeal

? Safety 1st mate .

paras211 · 27th June 2007, 06:18

90 on a hairpin wow

dr.abhijeet · 27th June 2007, 07:51

u need to check the sidewalls of ur tyres ,since ur car was loaded,and if high rpm was maintained during climbing turns with steep gradients, keep an ear for driveshaft noise

dadu · 27th June 2007, 10:32

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Originally Posted by abhaybakshi

My cousin who is notorious for rash driving, had driven my Swift for couple of hours turning on hairpin bends at high speeds (80-90 kmhr) with full load (5 people) and braking sharply many times....

This is nothing to boast about, you should be thankful that you are still safe and dont let him drive like this again.

risga · 27th June 2007, 13:28

Its like pushing the car to its limits. Apart from a little extra wear and tear to the brake pads, nothing to worry.

Dont take it for unnecessary check-ups. The less mechanics touch your car, the better.

akroy · 27th June 2007, 13:46

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Originally Posted by dadu

This is nothing to boast about, you should be thankful that you are still safe and dont let him drive like this again.

Absolutely correct dadu,
plus Abhay, I donot agree that your car turned at 80kmph on a hairpin...It Simply cannot !!! You should be thankful to your stars that the car didnt skid, otherwise it would have gone out of control....
Plus assuming that u have a Lxi-Vxi which has 165 JK tyres...it is really risky to do higher speeds in the rain...

Driving in rain is really nice if u r on a trip, u can enjoy the nice surrounding...why speeding up and risking the life...

Enjoy and Take care...
Abhi

gd1418 · 27th June 2007, 17:25

Thrill Kills. This is an absolute no-no. You must drill some sense in your cousin's grey matter. And hairpin bends at 80-90? impossible.

You are lucky that the swift did not land in the gorge...

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhaybakshi

Folks, My baby was pushed through horrible rains, ghats ....Only good thing was roads were real good with occasional small potholes..

My cousin who is notorious for rash driving, had driven my Swift for couple of hours turning on hairpin bends at high speeds (80-90 kmhr) with full load (5 people) and braking sharply many times....

Jr Godzilla · 28th June 2007, 17:16

if the swift can do 80 90 on hair pin bends then either the driver skills should be comended or the car suspension may be modded. with stock suspension it will turn turtle.
so best is u check ur brake pads & suspension (if its stock) btw if its stock and no damage if u still intend to give ur friend to drive then do fix some aftermarket BRACES.

nanu28 · 28th June 2007, 17:56

Your Friend (Driver): Unlucky to be alive.
Your Other Friends: Luck to be Alive.
You: Dont know if I can post a comment on you, which would justify.

PLease dont try your thrills with others at lives at stake!!!!!!

typeOnegative · 28th June 2007, 18:20

Abhay, I don't think you have to get anything checked as of now. Your car is still new and I can understand your anxiety - but I think most cars can take this abuse early on.

Sudipto-S-Team · 28th June 2007, 19:43

Everyone likes honing their rally skills on someone else's car. Don't be that someone.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 28th June 2007, 19:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by nanu28

Your Friend (Driver): Unlucky to be alive.
Your Other Friends: Luck to be Alive.
You: Dont know if I can post a comment on you, which would justify.
PLease dont try your thrills with others at lives at stake!!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by dadu

This is nothing to boast about, you should be thankful that you are still safe and dont let him drive like this again.

Guys,

Dont think he is happy with the situation nor is he boasting of it (I hope am not wrong)
He might have been helpless in the situation. Let him explain.
If he were boasting, would he probably ask like this?

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhaybakshi

1. Should I check suspension, braking system ? I absolutely dont find any problem with them but I feel that they should be checked
2. Can car like Swift take such beating without much wear and tear to importane systems like suspension, gearbox, clutch and brakes ?

26th June 2007, 20:55	#1
abhaybakshi BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 186 Thanked: 85 Times	Swift pushed hard in rains and ghat Folks, Just back from the approax. 1000 KM trip from Kokan and Goa with my new (Dec 2006) Swift. My baby was pushed through horrible rains, ghats .... Only good thing was roads were real good with occasional small potholes.. My cousin who is notorious for rash driving, had driven my Swift for couple of hours turning on hairpin bends at high speeds (80-90 kmhr) with full load (5 people) and braking sharply many times.... My concerns are, 1. Should I check suspension, braking system ? I absolutely dont find any problem with them but I feel that they should be checked 2. Can car like Swift take such beating without much wear and tear to importane systems like suspension, gearbox, clutch and brakes ?
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27th June 2007, 00:13	#2
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 329 Times View My Garage	Check for brake pad wear or abnormal tyre wear. Although, the above wouldn't happen in a 1000 km drive. The conditions that u've quoted sound like track racing conditions.
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27th June 2007, 06:18	#4
paras211 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 647 Thanked: 114 Times View My Garage	90 on a hairpin wow
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27th June 2007, 07:51	#5
dr.abhijeet BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 218 Thanked: 67 Times View My Garage	u need to check the sidewalls of ur tyres ,since ur car was loaded,and if high rpm was maintained during climbing turns with steep gradients, keep an ear for driveshaft noise
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27th June 2007, 13:28	#7
risga BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 233 Thanked: 59 Times	Its like pushing the car to its limits. Apart from a little extra wear and tear to the brake pads, nothing to worry. Dont take it for unnecessary check-ups. The less mechanics touch your car, the better.
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28th June 2007, 17:16	#10
Jr Godzilla BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: pune Posts: 269 Thanked: 151 Times View My Garage	if the swift can do 80 90 on hair pin bends then either the driver skills should be comended or the car suspension may be modded. with stock suspension it will turn turtle. so best is u check ur brake pads & suspension (if its stock) btw if its stock and no damage if u still intend to give ur friend to drive then do fix some aftermarket BRACES.
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28th June 2007, 17:56	#11
nanu28 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhopal Posts: 246 Thanked: 96 Times View My Garage	Your Friend (Driver): Unlucky to be alive. Your Other Friends: Luck to be Alive. You: Dont know if I can post a comment on you, which would justify. PLease dont try your thrills with others at lives at stake!!!!!!
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28th June 2007, 18:20	#12
typeOnegative Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vikhroli, Mumbai, India Posts: 1,503 Thanked: 28 Times	Abhay, I don't think you have to get anything checked as of now. Your car is still new and I can understand your anxiety - but I think most cars can take this abuse early on.
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28th June 2007, 19:43	#13
Sudipto-S-Team Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,320 Thanked: 291 Times View My Garage	Everyone likes honing their rally skills on someone else's car. Don't be that someone.
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