Test Driven : San Storm

navin · 19th October 2006, 15:19

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Originally Posted by ajitkommini

Baby Hindustan was the Morris Minor. Didnt know it came in a convertible though. Interesting.

Yes it was the Minor. It was made by HM hence the name Baby Hindustan and no I dont think it came as a convertible. it had a "4 on the floor" though. The Morris Oxford was the Ambassador - I remember atleast one version with a floor shift.

Rudra would be your best bet for more info. he still has an "Amby".

jyobeb · 19th October 2006, 17:20

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Originally Posted by navin

Yes it was the Minor. It was made by HM hence the name Baby Hindustan and no I dont think it came as a convertible. it had a "4 on the floor" though. The Morris Oxford was the Ambassador - I remember atleast one version with a floor shift.

Rudra would be your best bet for more info. he still has an "Amby".

I don't think the Baby hindustan was the Morris Minor. The Baby was much bigger than the Minor.

GTO · 19th October 2006, 17:32

Guys, Let stick back to the topic.

Boom Shiva · 30th October 2006, 14:22

I'm convinced the San Storm guys have paid BS Motoring off. Just read their website and they've put this ugly bucket in the same league as the Gypsy King and VW Beetle (and Reva, I'm sure there's some more BS going on there too)!

Sample these gems:

"San Storm
I have been driving one over the last few weeks and I can tell you that it is one hell of a celebration in itself. To begin with, it is only marginally bigger than my son’s Hotwheels models, is a convertible and what’s more, it’s painted yellow. The example I drove had done duty as a test mule yet the fibreglass body still looked brilliant. Alright, it rattles a bit, more so with the hood down, but all that noise gets submerged in the rorty exhaust note. Despite an anaemic motor from Renault powering it, the Storm has power-to-weight ratio working to its advantage – and that translates to good fun. A great second car to cheer up the lazy Saturday morning commute and to do the school run every morning. And smiles are guaranteed everywhere when you are driving one – on the faces of people on the road and very much on your own face."

http://bsmotoring.com/bsm/wcms/en/ho...8796B0FB89FF9F

Dunno about you guys, but methinks the BS doesn't stand for Business Standard anymore (or Boom Shiva for that matter! )

Dippy · 30th October 2006, 14:27

Boom

I think the test mule which he is mentioning is the same one I and GTO drove. Heck that was a wreck plu the paint had bubbles on it. Its the worst car I have ever driven

GTO · 30th October 2006, 14:37

BSMotoring still aint learning. But did you notice how the other magazines started talking about the poor build quality after Team-BHP reported on the same.

Prior to that, no one really heard about the pathetic build quality of the San Storm.

rahul_intlad · 30th October 2006, 14:44

The test drive by GTO and Dippy was about two years back,maybe something miraculous happened with the San Storm in these two years.

deepakhon · 30th October 2006, 14:44

TopGear seems to have it as their long term test car. They seem to be enjoying their ride. Apparently this example has run in more than a lakh of kilometers and has its own idiosyncrancies.

Infact, I have never seen this car till now.

BUSA · 30th October 2006, 21:19

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And smiles are guaranteed everywhere when you are driving one – on the faces of people on the road and very much on your own face."

Smiles or laugh?? People will be making fun of anyone who will turn up in a Storm..[Pun Intended]

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Tell me, when was the last time your average Indo-Jap-Korean-European car gave up the ghost on you? When was the last time you actually opened the bonnet of a car to see whether it really had an engine under it?

I am sure most of the bhpians look under the hood and make full use of the DOHCs..

NIP · 10th November 2006, 10:34

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Originally Posted by Boom Shiva

Dunno about you guys, but methinks the BS doesn't stand for Business Standard anymore (or Boom Shiva for that matter! )

after reading that....i think it stands for Bull Shyt Motoring !!

manish7 · 17th June 2008, 20:22

Does any Team-BHPian in Pune or Mumbai own this car? Am curious....

skyline gtr r34 · 18th June 2008, 19:39

yup TG had a yellow san storm mostly driven by BOB (TG ex editor) , there are some in delhi , including a red one , it need a more powerful engine not a hair dryer motor .

neoonwheels · 19th June 2008, 10:35

Near my house, there are 2 sans, one red and one yeallow and I doubt both belongs to the same person..

sammyboy · 19th June 2008, 14:24

lol i am sure they would belong to the dealer who had ordered 2 cars to sell

bdn317 · 28th November 2009, 23:58

one of my distant relative has got hold of a San Storm for cheap. Its in a bad shape & We are planning to get the complete overhaul done ourselves (including the body work and paint job). I have read all the reviews that have been done in 2004 about the Storm and have read all the various threads that have discussed about the San Storm.

I agree that none of the members of T-bhp recommend the San Strom. I also have test driven the vehicle myself a few years ago and know about the fit and finish and the engine of the Storm.

Since the complete overhaul is being done by us, we can select what goes into the car and what doesnt. Considering that the vehicle is a scrap, I am planning to give Life to a new Storm, in such a way that has not been done yet. But due to the lack of technical knowledge, i want to know from all of you a few details:

1. I am planning to go in for an engine which is descent enough to use the car for daily purpose. which engine do you guys suggest? a simple diesel engine that comes in an i10 or a ritz or a swift is more than enough.
Now, the main question is, is such an engine transplant possible? If yes, how do i get hold of a brand new engine? is there anyone in T-BHP who can help me get a brand new engine and a matching gear box? if yes, whats the cost involved? (just like GTO got a Bolero engine for his Classic overhaul) I am even ready to use high power petrol engines like the 1.6 palio engine, or the baleno engine or even the slightly less powered 1.3 rocam engine of the Ikon.

2.what else do i need to change in the vehicle? brakes? suspension? please let me know.

The intension is to make a problem-free vehicle which can be easily serviced (preferrably a maruti derived engine would be great).

Guys, i have found this thread after searching a lot for it and i want you all to
Please give your valuable suggestion and advice. (Positive or negative - both willl be appreciated!) I hope T-BHP will help me do something to the Storm, that even San motors has Failed to this Date!!

19th October 2006, 17:32	#78
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,891 Thanked: 321,829 Times View My Garage	Guys, Let stick back to the topic.
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30th October 2006, 14:22	#79
Boom Shiva BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,044 Thanked: 19 Times	I'm convinced the San Storm guys have paid BS Motoring off. Just read their website and they've put this ugly bucket in the same league as the Gypsy King and VW Beetle (and Reva, I'm sure there's some more BS going on there too)! Sample these gems: "San Storm I have been driving one over the last few weeks and I can tell you that it is one hell of a celebration in itself. To begin with, it is only marginally bigger than my son’s Hotwheels models, is a convertible and what’s more, it’s painted yellow. The example I drove had done duty as a test mule yet the fibreglass body still looked brilliant. Alright, it rattles a bit, more so with the hood down, but all that noise gets submerged in the rorty exhaust note. Despite an anaemic motor from Renault powering it, the Storm has power-to-weight ratio working to its advantage – and that translates to good fun. A great second car to cheer up the lazy Saturday morning commute and to do the school run every morning. And smiles are guaranteed everywhere when you are driving one – on the faces of people on the road and very much on your own face." http://bsmotoring.com/bsm/wcms/en/ho...8796B0FB89FF9F Dunno about you guys, but methinks the BS doesn't stand for Business Standard anymore (or Boom Shiva for that matter! )
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30th October 2006, 14:27	#80
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,750 Thanked: 4,193 Times	Boom I think the test mule which he is mentioning is the same one I and GTO drove. Heck that was a wreck plu the paint had bubbles on it. Its the worst car I have ever driven
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30th October 2006, 14:37	#81
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,891 Thanked: 321,829 Times View My Garage	BSMotoring still aint learning. But did you notice how the other magazines started talking about the poor build quality after Team-BHP reported on the same. Prior to that, no one really heard about the pathetic build quality of the San Storm.
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30th October 2006, 14:44	#82
rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,577 Thanked: 5 Times	The test drive by GTO and Dippy was about two years back,maybe something miraculous happened with the San Storm in these two years.
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30th October 2006, 14:44	#83
deepakhon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,441 Thanked: 77 Times	TopGear seems to have it as their long term test car. They seem to be enjoying their ride. Apparently this example has run in more than a lakh of kilometers and has its own idiosyncrancies. Infact, I have never seen this car till now.
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17th June 2008, 20:22	#86
manish7 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 508 Thanked: 0 Times	Does any Team-BHPian in Pune or Mumbai own this car? Am curious....
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18th June 2008, 19:39	#87
skyline gtr r34 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DELHI Posts: 231 Thanked: 20 Times	yup TG had a yellow san storm mostly driven by BOB (TG ex editor) , there are some in delhi , including a red one , it need a more powerful engine not a hair dryer motor .
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19th June 2008, 10:35	#88
neoonwheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,070 Thanked: 1,882 Times View My Garage	Near my house, there are 2 sans, one red and one yeallow and I doubt both belongs to the same person..
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19th June 2008, 14:24	#89
sammyboy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ggn/Dehradun Posts: 1,842 Thanked: 526 Times View My Garage	lol i am sure they would belong to the dealer who had ordered 2 cars to sell
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28th November 2009, 23:58	#90
bdn317 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mangalore Posts: 58 Thanked: 6 Times	Guys need your suggestion and advice regarding the modification of a San Storm one of my distant relative has got hold of a San Storm for cheap. Its in a bad shape & We are planning to get the complete overhaul done ourselves (including the body work and paint job). I have read all the reviews that have been done in 2004 about the Storm and have read all the various threads that have discussed about the San Storm. I agree that none of the members of T-bhp recommend the San Strom. I also have test driven the vehicle myself a few years ago and know about the fit and finish and the engine of the Storm. Since the complete overhaul is being done by us, we can select what goes into the car and what doesnt. Considering that the vehicle is a scrap, I am planning to give Life to a new Storm, in such a way that has not been done yet. But due to the lack of technical knowledge, i want to know from all of you a few details: 1. I am planning to go in for an engine which is descent enough to use the car for daily purpose. which engine do you guys suggest? a simple diesel engine that comes in an i10 or a ritz or a swift is more than enough. Now, the main question is, is such an engine transplant possible? If yes, how do i get hold of a brand new engine? is there anyone in T-BHP who can help me get a brand new engine and a matching gear box? if yes, whats the cost involved? (just like GTO got a Bolero engine for his Classic overhaul) I am even ready to use high power petrol engines like the 1.6 palio engine, or the baleno engine or even the slightly less powered 1.3 rocam engine of the Ikon. 2.what else do i need to change in the vehicle? brakes? suspension? please let me know. The intension is to make a problem-free vehicle which can be easily serviced (preferrably a maruti derived engine would be great). Guys, i have found this thread after searching a lot for it and i want you all to Please give your valuable suggestion and advice. (Positive or negative - both willl be appreciated!) I hope T-BHP will help me do something to the Storm, that even San motors has Failed to this Date!!
	() Thanks