Windy, Cloudy & Finally a Storme

unni.ak · 8th March 2013, 23:20

Congrats Fortuner71 on the Storme! You are munching miles as one should with an SUV this good. Wishing you tens of thousands of happy miles ahead. Do keep the thread alive with service details and pics.

Fortuner71 · 9th March 2013, 19:16

The ODO reading is 5400 km due for 2 nd service . Did a round trip to Munnar from mysore . Enjoying the beast will update and post pics after the 2nd service .

Fortuner71 · 12th March 2013, 17:45

The 2nd service experience has been good. minor niggles sorted out like loose footrest, fallen front mud flap ( all this is a result of the terrapod event). The ODO reading is now 5800km . The beast performed well during my recent trip to Munnar , including a night drive from Munnar to Mysore

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ashis89 · 12th March 2013, 22:27

Congrats Fortuner71 on your new ride. Its good to know that you are enjoying it fully. You seem to be literally munching miles at a fast pace. Wishing you many happy miles in it. Drive safe.

PS: What is the FE that you are getting in the city/highway?

Fortuner71 · 13th March 2013, 09:33

Some pics attached from the drive to Munnar and after 2nd service .FE is 13+ a mix of city and highway , mainly highway drives . Yesterday clocked 370 kms Mysore to whitefield and back.

apachelongbow · 21st March 2013, 21:33

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Originally Posted by Fortuner71

The 2nd service experience has been good. minor niggles sorted out like loose footrest, fallen front mud flap ( all this is a result of the terrapod event). The ODO reading is now 5800km . The beast performed well during my recent trip to Munnar , including a night drive from Munnar to Mysore

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How is the plastic/interior build quality holding up? Any squeaks or rattles? What is the rpm showing at 100kmph/120kmph in 5th gear? Is the new gearbox and VVT engine smoother? How is the wind noise at 100+ speeds?

Fortuner71 · 21st March 2013, 22:33

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Originally Posted by apachelongbow

How is the plastic/interior build quality holding up? Any squeaks or rattles? What is the rpm showing at 100kmph/120kmph in 5th gear? Is the new gearbox and VVT engine smoother? How is the wind noise at 100+ speeds?

Interior quality is good , no squeaks or rattles. Rpm ranges between 1700 - 2200 . Gearbox is smooth and car like . At 100+ I can still listen to led zeppelin and dire straits. Hope this helps.

Fortuner71 · 22nd March 2013, 02:21

I was featured in the local evening daily today in mysore. Few lines from my review were picked up.

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The territory manager from Tata motors requested me via mail for permission.

Fortuner71 · 3rd April 2013, 22:51

Done 7k the beast is performing well . Storme was almost stationary for 2 weeks during my trip to NL . No issues nor any niggles

wifey enjoyed the beast while I was away with a day run to Bangalore .

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Pic from the office window in NL

Fortuner71 · 14th April 2013, 19:11

8000km update just did a scenic run to madikeri and back . Beast at its best no issues all is well .

rkbharat · 22nd April 2013, 14:00

good going, did you got any oppotunity to use 4L or 4H?

Fortuner71 · 22nd April 2013, 22:16

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Originally Posted by rkbharat

good going, did you got any oppotunity to use 4L or 4H?

Yes I did in some estate non existant slush roads , no issues came out clean

. Earlier i did the terrapod clearing all obstacles .

mayankjha1806 · 25th April 2013, 18:37

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Originally Posted by Fortuner71

wifey enjoyed the beast while I was away with a day run to Bangalore .

Looks like i saw your Storme in Bellandur area, sometime last to last week. It has LTD at the back. Also i believe i saw it in Kormangala with a lady driving but could not check the sticker. I am still undecided what to buy and will wait my time until i am willing to part ways with one of my cars.

Fortuner71 · 13th May 2013, 20:11

Done 9 k Kms no issues . Recent trip to chickmagalur was good with a good drive in heavy rain

Fortuner71 · 9th June 2013, 20:32

ODO reading is 10200 , no issues reported . running has been trouble free so far . planning to go in for auxillary lamps will post pics once installed

8th March 2013, 23:20	#61
unni.ak BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 777 Thanked: 84 Times View My Garage	Re: Windy, Cloudy & Finally a Storme Congrats Fortuner71 on the Storme! You are munching miles as one should with an SUV this good. Wishing you tens of thousands of happy miles ahead. Do keep the thread alive with service details and pics.
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9th March 2013, 19:16	#62
Fortuner71 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mysore Posts: 401 Thanked: 344 Times	The ODO reading is 5400 km due for 2 nd service . Did a round trip to Munnar from mysore . Enjoying the beast will update and post pics after the 2nd service .
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12th March 2013, 17:45	#63
Fortuner71 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mysore Posts: 401 Thanked: 344 Times	Re: Windy, Cloudy & Finally a Storme The 2nd service experience has been good. minor niggles sorted out like loose footrest, fallen front mud flap ( all this is a result of the terrapod event). The ODO reading is now 5800km . The beast performed well during my recent trip to Munnar , including a night drive from Munnar to Mysore .
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12th March 2013, 22:27	#64
ashis89 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 3,469 Thanked: 11,002 Times View My Garage	Re: Windy, Cloudy & Finally a Storme Congrats Fortuner71 on your new ride. Its good to know that you are enjoying it fully. You seem to be literally munching miles at a fast pace. Wishing you many happy miles in it. Drive safe. PS: What is the FE that you are getting in the city/highway?
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13th March 2013, 09:33	#65
Fortuner71 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mysore Posts: 401 Thanked: 344 Times	Some pics attached from the drive to Munnar and after 2nd service .FE is 13+ a mix of city and highway , mainly highway drives . Yesterday clocked 370 kms Mysore to whitefield and back. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Fortuner71 : 13th March 2013 at 09:47.
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22nd March 2013, 02:21	#68
Fortuner71 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mysore Posts: 401 Thanked: 344 Times	I was featured in the local evening daily today in mysore. Few lines from my review were picked up. The territory manager from Tata motors requested me via mail for permission. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Rehaan : 22nd March 2013 at 14:42. Reason: Rotating picture ;)
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3rd April 2013, 22:51	#69
Fortuner71 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mysore Posts: 401 Thanked: 344 Times	Done 7k the beast is performing well . Storme was almost stationary for 2 weeks during my trip to NL . No issues nor any niggles wifey enjoyed the beast while I was away with a day run to Bangalore . Pic from the office window in NL
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14th April 2013, 19:11	#70
Fortuner71 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mysore Posts: 401 Thanked: 344 Times	8000km update just did a scenic run to madikeri and back . Beast at its best no issues all is well .
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22nd April 2013, 14:00	#71
rkbharat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Gurgaon/New Delhi Posts: 1,601 Thanked: 724 Times View My Garage	Re: Windy, Cloudy & Finally a Storme good going, did you got any oppotunity to use 4L or 4H?
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13th May 2013, 20:11	#74
Fortuner71 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mysore Posts: 401 Thanked: 344 Times	Done 9 k Kms no issues . Recent trip to chickmagalur was good with a good drive in heavy rain Attached Thumbnails
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9th June 2013, 20:32	#75
Fortuner71 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mysore Posts: 401 Thanked: 344 Times	ODO reading is 10200 , no issues reported . running has been trouble free so far . planning to go in for auxillary lamps will post pics once installed
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