Windy, Cloudy & Finally a Storme

Fortuner71 · 6th July 2013, 23:29

11K Kms and no issues . Got a call from Tata motors as well as the dealer . The front suspension springs were replaced under warranty . On enquiry they said its a proactive measure as they had complaints of some oil leakage in some storme's . Overall the beast is running well with 4x4 being used every weekend

. Attaching 2 pics of the beast

Fortuner71 · 7th August 2013, 22:00

13k and beast is performing well . Fixing hella 3003 next week to aid night highway runs .

kaviprem · 8th August 2013, 07:51

What beach is this ? Storme and Shore go well

ajay_satpute · 8th August 2013, 08:31

Your Storme is looking is really good. Glad to hear that you have not faced any issues. The front suspension spring replacement is a secret recall or what? Are they doing this for all Stormes or certain batch?

Looks like you realized that you should add the 'got bBHP?' sticker between the 11k and 13k readings.

Don't worry, the stickers are only enhancing the beauty much more.

Wishing you many more happy miles.

Cheers!

Fortuner71 · 8th August 2013, 10:15

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Originally Posted by kaviprem

What beach is this ? Storme and Shore go well

KRS back waters , I go there everyweekend almost to give my GSD a swim

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Fortuner71 · 8th August 2013, 10:19

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Originally Posted by ajay_satpute

The front suspension spring replacement is a secret recall or what? Are they doing this for all Stormes or certain batch?
Wishing you many more happy miles.
Cheers!

Thanks

. I was told that all initial batch of storme's have been re-called for replacement of the front suspension springs. This seems to be proactive measure after they found leaks in some of them .

n.devdath · 8th August 2013, 10:30

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Originally Posted by Fortuner71

This seems to be proactive measure after they found leaks in some of them .

A leak in the spring??

Also, can you please post pictures of your gear knob in its current condition? I have seen the gear knobs of the Storme losing their beige cover on all test drive cars and hence want to take a second look at yours.

Finally, thank you for maintaining the most up to date Storme ownership thread on TBHP.

tsk1979 · 8th August 2013, 10:35

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Originally Posted by Fortuner71

KRS back waters , I go there everyweekend almost to give my GSD a swim

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Planning to dispose off your storme in 2-3 years? If not, make sure you clean underbody after every outing. Salt water and cars do not mix very well.
Even with underbody rust treatment, if you venture into sea water, make sure underbody gets a thorough wash

Fortuner71 · 8th August 2013, 10:56

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

Planning to dispose off your storme in 2-3 years? If not, make sure you clean underbody after every outing. Salt water and cars do not mix very well.
Even with underbody rust treatment, if you venture into sea water, make sure underbody gets a thorough wash

TSK thanks this is not salt water . Its the cauvery river. I get the under body cleaned atleast once in 2 months .

tsk1979 · 8th August 2013, 11:09

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Originally Posted by Fortuner71

TSK thanks this is not salt water . Its the cauvery river. I get the under body cleaned atleast once in 2 months .

I thought it was some beach. That said, how clean is the river. Are there industries upstream? If so, then go for an underbody wash (even if not fully thorough) after every dip.
Also, open your tailgate, and spray WD40 or apply grease along the lower edge. Tata metal edges rust fast. Appying spray every 15 days will ensure long life.

ampere · 8th August 2013, 11:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsk1979

I thought it was some beach. That said, how clean is the river. Are there industries upstream? If so, then go for an underbody wash (even if not fully thorough) after every dip.
Also, open your tailgate, and spray WD40 or apply grease along the lower edge. Tata metal edges rust fast. Appying spray every 15 days will ensure long life.

Its natural territory of KRS Dam in Mysore. Dont think there are any industries.
Some how strangely for the dam waters here, they are referred as back waters. A term which is mainly used for sea waters.

@Fortuner71

Nice to see Cauvery full. Some thing which we only see once in a while!

Fortuner71 · 8th August 2013, 11:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsk1979

I thought it was some beach. That said, how clean is the river. Are there industries upstream? If so, then go for an underbody wash (even if not fully thorough) after every dip.
Also, open your tailgate, and spray WD40 or apply grease along the lower edge. Tata metal edges rust fast. Appying spray every 15 days will ensure long life.

Thanks TSK , yes will do as adviced. River is pretty clean and these waters are the backwaters from the dam .

Fortuner71 · 17th August 2013, 13:29

Hella 3003 installed . 14 k done beast doing well

Blow Horn Ok · 17th August 2013, 14:58

The beast looks even more majestic. How did you mount the brackets for the lamps and installed the switch? Was any drilling or cutting required in the bumper and dash board? Please share some installation pics if you have.

Fortuner71 · 17th August 2013, 15:06

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Originally Posted by Blow Horn Ok

The beast looks even more majestic. How did you mount the brackets for the lamps and installed the switch? Was any drilling or cutting required in the bumper and dash board? Please share some installation pics if you have.

No cutting involved will send you pics very solid and no shake whatsoever 😃

6th July 2013, 23:29	#76
Fortuner71 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mysore Posts: 401 Thanked: 344 Times	11K Kms and no issues . Got a call from Tata motors as well as the dealer . The front suspension springs were replaced under warranty . On enquiry they said its a proactive measure as they had complaints of some oil leakage in some storme's . Overall the beast is running well with 4x4 being used every weekend . Attaching 2 pics of the beast Attached Thumbnails
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7th August 2013, 22:00	#77
Fortuner71 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mysore Posts: 401 Thanked: 344 Times	13k and beast is performing well . Fixing hella 3003 next week to aid night highway runs . Attached Thumbnails
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8th August 2013, 07:51	#78
kaviprem BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Trichy Posts: 953 Thanked: 834 Times View My Garage	Re: Windy, Cloudy & Finally a Storme What beach is this ? Storme and Shore go well
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8th August 2013, 08:31	#79
ajay_satpute Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 1,955 Thanked: 1,704 Times View My Garage	Re: Windy, Cloudy & Finally a Storme Your Storme is looking is really good. Glad to hear that you have not faced any issues. The front suspension spring replacement is a secret recall or what? Are they doing this for all Stormes or certain batch? Looks like you realized that you should add the 'got bBHP?' sticker between the 11k and 13k readings. Don't worry, the stickers are only enhancing the beauty much more. Wishing you many more happy miles. Cheers!
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17th August 2013, 13:29	#88
Fortuner71 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mysore Posts: 401 Thanked: 344 Times	Hella 3003 installed . 14 k done beast doing well Attached Thumbnails
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17th August 2013, 14:58	#89
Blow Horn Ok BHPian Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bokaro Posts: 805 Thanked: 956 Times View My Garage	Re: Windy, Cloudy & Finally a Storme The beast looks even more majestic. How did you mount the brackets for the lamps and installed the switch? Was any drilling or cutting required in the bumper and dash board? Please share some installation pics if you have.
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