It’s an SUV, it's a Sedan...No it's a Crossover! The Renault DUSTER: Ownership Review

austere_sly · 26th October 2013, 11:02

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Originally Posted by Vid6639

Yes it works like a charm on any car and not just Duster. The damping mats make a huge difference to audio quality and the added benefit is the solid feel in the doors instead of hollow.

You can actually take a look at Ampere's car in person once you're back, he stays nearby

I think he got it done in Sachin's auto shop but there are quite a few others as well.

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Originally Posted by ampere

I dont have any snaps. Its was all fixed about a year back. Material used was Dynamat. They typically use only around the speaker region. I asked them install the whole sheet all through the inner and outer lining. Costed about 14K. (The material I gather is expensive. But the guys did good work)

Guys, any idea what this Sound Deadening Pads are

http://customercare.tatamotors.com/service/antiRust.asp

For Duster, it should come about 3750. Not sure of the quality and size of Deadening pads, but its cheaper that Dynamat.

ampere · 26th October 2013, 18:35

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Originally Posted by austere_sly

Guys, any idea what this Sound Deadening Pads are

I have no idea. My primary reason for usage was to damp the door more to get a heavier feeling. It was not for a better audio requirement! I think noise isolation gain might just be marginal.

austere_sly · 28th October 2013, 19:56

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Originally Posted by h.s.r

Guys time for an update.
I was looking for a front armrest for Duster.
I have done quite a research on this.
I wanted armrest which doesn't become a pain to use & also keep all functions working like putting seat belt,engaging handbrake & rear cup holder.
My search ended with the armrest of Tata Safari.
I bought complete set which includes Armrest & lever on which armrest fits & moves.

Did you get this from Tata Motors or from after market ? I tried looking for it in Patparganj workshop, the guy there was clueless. He gave a vague idea of cost ~ 5500. How much did it cost you ?

h.s.r · 31st October 2013, 10:59

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Originally Posted by austere_sly

Did you get this from Tata Motors or from after market ? I tried looking for it in Patparganj workshop, the guy there was clueless. He gave a vague idea of cost ~ 5500. How much did it cost you ?

Try sourcing it from Mayapuri. It got a complete set with fitting from there.

jaisha8 · 2nd January 2014, 09:31

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Originally Posted by h.s.r

Interiors

Renault logo shadow ghost light
LED Scuff plates
LED tail lamp Bulb
Roots Megasonic horns

HSR, Please advise where you bought these items and how much did it cost. I have booked a Duster and would like to add these to my accessories list. If through a website, please send me a link for the same. Appreciate your feedback, you may as well PM me these details. Jk

h.s.r · 21st January 2014, 23:34

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Originally Posted by jaisha8

HSR, Please advise where you bought these items and how much did it cost. I have booked a Duster and would like to add these to my accessories list. If through a website, please send me a link for the same. Appreciate your feedback, you may as well PM me these details. Jk

Sorry for the late reply.
All these accessories can be found at good accessory shop.
BTW, When are you expecting delivery of the vehicle,Duster upgrade is due, not sure about the launch yet.Are you aware of that.

jaisha8 · 22nd January 2014, 08:12

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Originally Posted by h.s.r

Sorry for the late reply.
All these accessories can be found at good accessory shop.
BTW, When are you expecting delivery of the vehicle,Duster upgrade is due, not sure about the launch yet.Are you aware of that.

I am in Iran now and should be home by 28th. Taking delivery on 29th or 30th itself. Yes, I am aware of the new facelift Duster, but it is not until 2015, my Sales Advr said. So I am not waiting till then.

macbeth · 8th March 2014, 04:55

Guys I am looking at the Duster as my next car and wanted to know how is the noise insulation in the vehicle (how much of the road noise seeps in while driving)? The dealership here in Navi Mumbai is not ready to give a long test drive to test out such features
Thanks in advance

ampere · 8th March 2014, 07:42

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Originally Posted by macbeth

Guys I am looking at the Duster as my next car and wanted to know how is the noise insulation in the vehicle (how much of the road noise seeps in while driving)? The dealership here in Navi Mumbai is not ready to give a long test drive to test out such features
Thanks in advance

Engine and tyre noise are very well insulated. NVH are quite good (I speak for the 85 version). But on the highway, what comes in, is the wind noise.

vibhavraghav · 12th March 2014, 12:41

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pillaian · 20th June 2014, 11:49

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Originally Posted by AdiSinghV12

Congrats on the ride. I'd suggest you getting your getting lower parts of the front and rear bumpers painted in body colour... Will add to the look... Just picked up a Duster as well. Here's a pic of mine with the painted bumpers and upgraded rims:

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Hi AdiSinghV12,

Could you please let me know the make and cost of the alloys you have installed on your duster, if you have upgraded the alloys and tyre size kindly let me know the same too.

Thanks !

AdiSinghV12 · 21st June 2014, 09:16

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Originally Posted by pillaian

Hi AdiSinghV12,

Could you please let me know the make and cost of the alloys you have installed on your duster, if you have upgraded the alloys and tyre size kindly let me know the same too.

Thanks !

Hi, the tire size is same and I have just swapped the OEM alloys with Lenso ones... Costed about 40k from Autopsyche.

deepeshh · 29th June 2014, 17:12

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Originally Posted by ampere

No issues till date. I got both inner and outer linings damped. I have seen through one monsoon and second is in progress. (And I am staring at 21K on the odo.)

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Originally Posted by ampere

Damp both the inner and outer linings of the doors. I think the rattle can almost be removed. Plus you would get the "feel" of a heavier door.

How is the dampening holding on your doors? Could you post some pictures of the same as I too plan to do the same. Really getting annoyed by the clunk sound while closing the door.

ampere · 29th June 2014, 17:24

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Originally Posted by deepeshh

How is the dampening holding on your doors? Could you post some pictures of the same as I too plan to do the same. Really getting annoyed by the clunk sound while closing the door.

It is as is. Its nearing 2 years now since its been changed. So over all no complaints.

deepeshh · 29th June 2014, 17:26

Could you pl let me know the price of the arm rest?

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deepeshh BHPian Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kochi Posts: 110 Thanked: 63 Times	Re: It’s an SUV, it's a Sedan...No it's a Crossover! The Renault DUSTER: Ownership Re Could you pl let me know the price of the arm rest?
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