[devakj]

Originally Posted by Vikster

Hey Deva - Congratulations. Enjoy the car - it's a neat machine. Take it out of the city if you can. I quite agree with your view on the AC. Definitely NEEDS to be better for rear-seat passengers. Good suggestion in the previous post there about the films.

I think white is a great colour for the ANHC - are you getting alloys and the door shades fitted later? They look great on white.

Drive safe.

Thanks Vikster
Took it out of the city. It handles like a dream.
Unfortunately regarding the film, I was overeager and got a light film stuck in the first few days of purchasing the car. Now need to figure out how to change it without my wife noticing the difference.

Planning to get the Alloys, Possibly Black with metal shades. Again need the Home CFOs approval and need to show her what is the return on Investment on the Purchase.. Will build up a story around safety and increased fuel economy.

Originally Posted by ImmortalZ

Congratulations on your new car deva



Yeah, a problem in the Civic as well. The lack of rear AC vents cause this problem. Alleviated with the use of sunfilm.



Are you following the run-in precautions? There are differing views on whether or not new age engines require any run-in, but it has done a good job in my case. Check this thread for details.. Also, your engine will become butter smooth after the first oil change.
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Thank You ImmortalZ
I read the manual and the threads regarding the run in precautions a bit late . Hopefully the damage is limited. Will get an additional oil change done as part of the next Service

Originally Posted by ImmortalZ

That is weird. My keys still have the images on them. A drop in quality of late by Honda perhaps.



They are supposed to be active for some time after the key is taken out in most cars. It is in the Civic. Dunno about the City.



Why bother comparing your car to others now that you've purchased it? Don't worry about things like that - the City is a very capable machine in its own right. Enjoy it

If you get the time, do write up about your ownership experiences.

I actualy did the test drive of the Linea for a friend. He drove my City and took the test drive of Linea and took me along for my opinion. Since the car was rarely going to be owner driven and would be covering a lot of miles wih parents at the back, I actually recommended him the Linea Diesel Emotion Pack. Keeping in mind his experiences with such valuable advices I had provided him over the years, he went for the City and is extremely happy with it ...

[Vikster]

Originally Posted by devakj

Thanks Vikster
Took it out of the city. It handles like a dream.
Unfortunately regarding the film, I was overeager and got a light film stuck in the first few days of purchasing the car. Now need to figure out how to change it without my wife noticing the difference.

Planning to get the Alloys, Possibly Black with metal shades. Again need the Home CFOs approval and need to show her what is the return on Investment on the Purchase.. Will build up a story around safety and increased fuel economy.

Let me know if you need additional outside support (albeit from a nation that has no government, if you know what I mean). Black alloys -hmm.. I suggest sticking with metallic ones - the "spokier" variety. Post pics when you get them fitted though. I'm planning on March for the next upgrade. Lay out some FE figures for us when you get the time. Drive on.

[sandeep.mishra]

I am not happy with the ANHCs headlights. They are just not adequate. I wish to upgrade the stalk bulbs into one of a higher wattage without affecting the warranty!

Can anyone please advise what wattage and brand to go for and the possible negative effect on the reflector due to the upgrade? Secondly, do I necessarily approach the dealer to avoid any warranty issues?

[sandeep.mishra]

The manual specifies 91 Octane. I think 87 Octane fuel is not retailed in Metros and mini metro's in India

[darshisen]

Plan on buying the ANHC in a couple of days. Dealer said they can get the car to me in 4-5 days - hope that's true.

I like the car, but it does seem a bit too plasticy inside, does it not? Even the last City had more fabric on the door panels - which adds some elegance.

The engine seemed very smooth and responsive. I have a 2008 Honda Civic Si (197 BHP) in Los Angeles, and I thought this engine revved just as freely as my Si, and it certainly seemed well planted, with the steering responding fairly precisely. The car is begging for nice roads, perhaps some 205 16" wheels. (The thing with the Si, though, is that it can seem harmless at low RPMs, but as soon as it hits 5800 it blows past anything else on the road - an excellent VTEC, very similar to the one in the S2000, I thought.)

Anyway, kind of excited about getting it. I'm afraid there will be some role reversal with me and my driver after I get this car.

[Guna]

Originally Posted by darshisen

I like the car, but it does seem a bit too plasticy inside, does it not? Even the last City had more fabric on the door panels - which adds some elegance.

Did you see the pre-facelift model with dull biege interior or the latest upgrade which has very bright (almost yellow) biege?
I did not like the silver paint finish on the door inserts. But there seems to be a variant in which they have retained the black inserts.

[ImmortalZ]

Originally Posted by darshisen

Plan on buying the ANHC in a couple of days. Dealer said they can get the car to me in 4-5 days - hope that's true.

I like the car, but it does seem a bit too plasticy inside, does it not? Even the last City had more fabric on the door panels - which adds some elegance.

The engine seemed very smooth and responsive. I have a 2008 Honda Civic Si (197 BHP) in Los Angeles, and I thought this engine revved just as freely as my Si, and it certainly seemed well planted, with the steering responding fairly precisely. The car is begging for nice roads, perhaps some 205 16" wheels. (The thing with the Si, though, is that it can seem harmless at low RPMs, but as soon as it hits 5800 it blows past anything else on the road - an excellent VTEC, very similar to the one in the S2000, I thought.)

Anyway, kind of excited about getting it. I'm afraid there will be some role reversal with me and my driver after I get this car.

Funnily enough, the ANHC is the only car in the current Indian Honda range where the VTEC system has wild cams. Everything else is an economy version. The Si head is a gem with the same twin personality syndrome. Good car.

[Tommie]

Originally Posted by karanraheja

I had found the same problem when i TD it last night. Fog lamps might a decent option but as JK mentioned it would be expensive , thanks to Honda s super pricey list

I dont think its a disaster. Its decent to say the least. Common Ramie bhai its not that bad as Baleno.

I found an option to the honda's pricey fog lamps. They are after market foglamps from an ex-OEM manufacturer. It cost only Rs 5500/-. They are Taiwan based manufacturer producting for higher end cars such as Honda Accord, Nissan and have been in the Indian market for more than 10 years. If you are in Bangalore you can find a pair at HotTracks-Austin Town, Bangalore

Details about company:
[COLOR=#3b5998]http://www.esuse.com.tw/product.htm[/COLOR]

[raghu230506]

Iam new to team-BHP, had been a silent reader though from years..

I own ANHC - RED S Variant Manual, I have the same issue with the head lights. I find it hard while driving in streets with poor lighting!!!

Did anyone upgrade them? if so what are the specs...

I tried to get it done from the showroom, but there answer was NO!!!

Insurance would be void on electrical in case I fix them outside... it's a road block..:-(

Fog lights from Honda are way too expensive...

[nayyar.rao]

[quote=devakj;1149568]Thanks Vikster
Took it out of the city. It handles like a dream.
Unfortunately regarding the film, I was overeager and got a light film stuck in the first few days of purchasing the car. Now need to figure out how to change it without my wife noticing the difference.

quote]
Hey Deva. I recommend not to go ahead with changing the film. Reason being the rear windshield. In 100% of the cases the defogger alloy gets scraped when the installer tries to clean the gum using his scraper.
THE ONLY option you have is to replace the glass in that scenario which is an expensive affair. So even if it is a little light or you feel is a bit scratchy or slightly bubbled...try to live with it.....else it is going to cost.....

[sathyaprakash]

Originally Posted by Tommie

I found an option to the honda's pricey fog lamps. They are after market foglamps from an ex-OEM manufacturer. It cost only Rs 5500/-. They are Taiwan based manufacturer producting for higher end cars such as Honda Accord, Nissan and have been in the Indian market for more than 10 years. If you are in Bangalore you can find a pair at HotTracks-Austin Town, Bangalore

Details about company:
[COLOR=#3b5998]http://www.esuse.com.tw/product.htm[/COLOR]

Can u kindly post the pictures of ur car installed with this fog lamp how is the after effect? is it easy to install or any modificationas needed please brief me about it thank u in advance.

[sathyaprakash]

Where can i get this Esuse fog lamps in chennai any one who knows pls guide me

I am planning to get a ANHC. I was a little concerned with the 175 tyres and the salesman was telling me that upgrading it to even 185 would void the warranty. Is this correct?

[hrmanju1]

Originally Posted by Vikster

Music - i don't know what the fuss is about actually. I find it incredibly convenient. I have about 400 CDs-worth of music on the iPod and I keep the pod neatly tucked away in the slot provided and am able to control it from the steering-mounted controls. Excellent! And great sound too for a stock.

Hi, do you use the Aux cable or the USB cable for connecting iPOD to the music system? (Confused as i am thinking if we use AUX, how can we control the iPOD)

[mailmishra]

Originally Posted by KK396

I am planning to get a ANHC. I was a little concerned with the 175 tyres and the salesman was telling me that upgrading it to even 185 would void the warranty. Is this correct?

I dont think that upgrading to a wider tyre will void warranty. Honda says warranty void on Up-sizing rim size. btw are u planning to use the same rim, i guess that wont be possible, you will need a new set of rims and with 1.5 V model doesnt make sense as they already come with alloys.