The very first Team-BHP Test Drive of Force Motor's Trax Gama

lurker · 19th November 2007, 13:22

A certain Grand Vitara owner who was supposed to do TD and submit some kind of a report is missing in action from this thread. Weekend has already elapsed.

Samurai · 19th November 2007, 13:35

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Originally Posted by lurker

A certain Grand Vitara owner who was supposed to do TD and submit some kind of a report is missing in action from this thread. Weekend has already elapsed.

I was ready with the camera, but the delivery didn't happen. A certain PS/AC belt didn't survive the long trip from the factory to the dealership, this was due to some alignment problem in the belt seating, detected during the PDI. You'll have to wait a little longer.

4x4addict · 19th November 2007, 14:50

Hey Samurai,

Would really appreciate you posting some pics of the Gurkha soon. I am moving back to India from the States and wanted to buy a fairly basic 4x4 for off road use. I emailed a bunch of people with the Mahindra defense Systems to convince them to sell me an MM550 XDP (the army version of the MM540), but they politely pointed me towards the Bolero Invader. I would rather buy back my great grandfather's bullock-card than buy a bolero invader. Hence the Gurkha is the only true 4x4 available in India within a reasonable budget.

Just got off the phone with a Business Manager at Force and he said that they should be taking new orders shortly. If this doesn't work out, I may have to buy a RHD wrangler from UK and bring it down with me. The problem is that only the 2007 model has the diesel engine and it will run upwards of 15000 GBP for a used one. Add on the 110 import duties and I wouldn't be afraid to get it dirty. No point having a jeep that I am afraid to take off-road. But the Gurka, I can see myself beat the hell out of that beast. I may even hunt a few autoriksaws with it.

Samurai · 20th November 2007, 15:23

Here is a teaser...

For full report, tune in late night.

lohithrao · 20th November 2007, 16:26

This machine looks fantastic! lovely pic!

looking forward for the report

and many more pics

lurker · 20th November 2007, 20:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

Here is a teaser...

For full report, tune in late night.

Samu for president !

rrnsss · 20th November 2007, 20:14

Samurai,

Congrats on your purchase of the Gurkha. Welcome to the club.

Ram

tsk1979 · 20th November 2007, 20:15

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Originally Posted by rrnsss

Samurai,

Congrats on your purchase of the Gurkha. Welcome to the club.

Ram

Samu has not purchased the Gurkha. He has purchased the Grand Vitara. I guess you need to give congrats on the other thread

Samurai · 20th November 2007, 20:19

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Originally Posted by rrnsss

Samurai,

Congrats on your purchase of the Gurkha. Welcome to the club.

Ram

No Ram, it belongs to my cousin, you have spoken to him many times I believe. He caught the Gurkha bug after seeing yours. After waiting a long time for Gurkha I bought a Grand Vitara instead.

chandan · 20th November 2007, 20:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

Here is a teaser...

For full report, tune in late night.

I saw this near Windsor Manor junction on 17th nov.The same bull bars,snorkel,Trax logo,temp registration but,I thought I saw beige coloured soft top.....

BUSA · 20th November 2007, 22:00

Wont the snorke take in in water during rains?

Correct me if i am wrong.

Rudra Sen · 20th November 2007, 22:06

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Originally Posted by Samurai

For full report, tune in late night.

Hello SIR!! What is late night according to you? It's 10.05 now!

P.S. Is that car's going to be there during weekend?

Samurai · 20th November 2007, 22:21

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Originally Posted by lurker

Samu for president !

Of which country?

Quote:

Originally Posted by chandan

I saw this near Windsor Manor junction on 17th nov.The same bull bars,snorkel,Trax logo,temp registration but,I thought I saw beige coloured soft top.....

That's the soft top bought by a Bangalorean.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

Hello SIR!! What is late night according to you? It's 10.05 now!

P.S. Is that car's going to be there during weekend?

Finished with the photos, working on the report now. Gurkha will be in Bangalore by weekend, hiding in some garage.

lurker · 20th November 2007, 22:39

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Originally Posted by Samurai

Of which country?

President of United States of America ... where else .. that's where election campaign is underway.

I am eagerly awaiting for the report, don't know why but I feel excited about it ... and it's been a long time since I have been excited by any car or truck.

Mpower · 20th November 2007, 22:59

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Originally Posted by Samurai

That's the soft top bought by a Bangalorean.

LOL, these Gurkhas are almost like Ferraris. So rare and exclusive that the enthusiasts know who bought what.

19th November 2007, 13:22	#166
lurker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tura Posts: 1,592 Thanked: 1,423 Times	A certain Grand Vitara owner who was supposed to do TD and submit some kind of a report is missing in action from this thread. Weekend has already elapsed.
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19th November 2007, 14:50	#168
4x4addict Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,483 Thanked: 4,532 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Hey Samurai, Would really appreciate you posting some pics of the Gurkha soon. I am moving back to India from the States and wanted to buy a fairly basic 4x4 for off road use. I emailed a bunch of people with the Mahindra defense Systems to convince them to sell me an MM550 XDP (the army version of the MM540), but they politely pointed me towards the Bolero Invader. I would rather buy back my great grandfather's bullock-card than buy a bolero invader. Hence the Gurkha is the only true 4x4 available in India within a reasonable budget. Just got off the phone with a Business Manager at Force and he said that they should be taking new orders shortly. If this doesn't work out, I may have to buy a RHD wrangler from UK and bring it down with me. The problem is that only the 2007 model has the diesel engine and it will run upwards of 15000 GBP for a used one. Add on the 110 import duties and I wouldn't be afraid to get it dirty. No point having a jeep that I am afraid to take off-road. But the Gurka, I can see myself beat the hell out of that beast. I may even hunt a few autoriksaws with it.
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20th November 2007, 15:23	#169
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,832 Thanked: 45,613 Times View My Garage	A Teaser Here is a teaser... For full report, tune in late night.
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20th November 2007, 16:26	#170
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,204 Thanked: 225 Times View My Garage	Wowwwwwwww This machine looks fantastic! lovely pic! looking forward for the report and many more pics
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20th November 2007, 20:14	#172
rrnsss BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 397 Thanked: 346 Times	COngrats Samurai, Congrats on your purchase of the Gurkha. Welcome to the club. Ram
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20th November 2007, 22:00	#176
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Wont the snorke take in in water during rains? Correct me if i am wrong.
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