My Bold Beige ANHC S M/T. Update 3rd service, 6000 kms.

SkyWalker · 24th March 2009, 10:29

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Originally Posted by Bubby

I am sure that particular cover can fitted/placed on the first lot of ANHC which came without it. What are your thoughts on the same.

oh yeah - its just a small plastic cover. Not a very sturdy one too.

See the pics - the black plastic cover (marked in red) is what they claim as added in 09 models. You can see that there is till an open slot in the middle. At least better than leaving it fully open. Maybe we should wait for anniversary edition for Honda to give a full cover

excuse the poor quality pic, its form my mobile.

SkyWalker · 24th March 2009, 10:53

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Originally Posted by Meer

Congratulations on the nice buy,

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Originally Posted by harry10

Congrats on your new car

And you daughter is cute.

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Originally Posted by revved_up

Congrats on your new car mate.. looks smashing!

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Originally Posted by neoonwheels

Congrats Bro. Side profile looks good

thanks Meer,harry10,revved_up and neoonwheels.

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Originally Posted by Meer

Upgrade the tires man and your concern about scrapping can be taken care of to an extent..Enjoy the drive and keep updating us

Meer, i considered it, but dropped it for the following reasons:

Honda says any size changes would void suspension a warranty
Might impact handling (and i already feel it cant carve a corner like my palio)
All those speedo,odo recalibration involved

Yes, will keep updating this thread at regular intervals.

Bubby · 24th March 2009, 12:01

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Originally Posted by SkyWalker

oh yeah - its just a small plastic cover. Not a very sturdy one too.

See the pics - the black plastic cover (marked in red) is what they claim as added in 09 models. You can see that there is till an open slot in the middle. At least better than leaving it fully open. Maybe we should wait for anniversary edition for Honda to give a full cover

excuse the poor quality pic, its form my mobile.

Right the black ones are additon to '09.

Very strange, not sure when Honda started these acts

, this looks so very odd, the '08 additon of ANHC didnt had any, '09 additon has partial, cant understand how much extra would this had cost to Honda if they would have created a full cover or is it something related to manifold designs which they have down there.

I think you are right we should wait for the anniversary editon, 11th anniversary it will be then

HONDA, we are waiting for the 11th Happy Anniversary.

Vikster · 24th March 2009, 12:48

Congratulations (and welcome!).

vijaythacker · 24th March 2009, 14:14

skywalker, congrats mate on your new wheels, looks good and front is too good, also colour is looking cool, keep updating and have a safe ride.Post some interiors pics too.CHEERS!!

karanraheja · 24th March 2009, 15:46

Buddy any plans of adding the Chrome grille from Honda , i know its costs a bomb ( 13k) , but this color would look better with chrome grille and chrome handles. Just my opinion.

anachronix · 24th March 2009, 15:56

Skywalker! Congrats on your new car!

A very good choice of color

SkyWalker · 24th March 2009, 16:14

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Originally Posted by Vikster

Congratulations (and welcome!).

Thanks Vikster, and once again - thanks for those helpful PMs. those helped my decision a lot.

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Originally Posted by vijaythacker

skywalker, congrats mate on your new wheels, looks good and front is too good, also colour is looking cool

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Originally Posted by anachronix

Skywalker! Congrats on your new car!

Thanks Anachronix & Vijay!

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Originally Posted by karanraheja

Buddy any plans of adding the Chrome grille from Honda , i know its costs a bomb ( 13k) , but this color would look better with chrome grille and chrome handles. Just my opinion.

The Sales guy handed me a accessories list and pricing - and i was thankful for all those treadmill hours. Probably the only thing that kept me away from getting a heart attack!

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Originally Posted by vijaythacker

Post some interiors pics too.

Sure. Will try to do over the weekend.

sanjaykk · 24th March 2009, 16:35

does anybody have confirmed news that the ANHC prices are going to increase from April? Or is it just dealer speak?

jimmzbond · 24th March 2009, 17:44

hey can you confirm if you got parking sensors fitted from honda dealer. As any after market accessories void the warrenty.
I have checked the price list of Honda dealer and it quotes about 23 K for parking sensors.

I am going in for EMT, with 20K package consisting of body coloured Rear view mirrors and handles, Cobra central locking and Kenwood 543U with 4 speakers. So, I get to save 30K in comparison to SMT (though, i will not get steering mounted controls). I am happy to save 30K for some other accessories.

SkyWalker · 24th March 2009, 18:53

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Originally Posted by sanjaykk

does anybody have confirmed news that the ANHC prices are going to increase from April? Or is it just dealer speak?

Its not dealer speak. There was an announcement form Honda. City & Civic prices are effective from April, Accord & CRV are effective now.

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Originally Posted by jimmzbond

hey can you confirm if you got parking sensors fitted from honda dealer. As any after market accessories void the warrenty.
I have checked the price list of Honda dealer and it quotes about 23 K for parking sensors.

yes, its fitted by by the dealer. The 23K one would have a camera display. The ones with sound and sensor display would be under 7K.

ImmortalZ · 24th March 2009, 20:38

7K is still robbery. The four sensor rear-only one I fit for the Civic cost somewhere around the 3K mark IIRC.

SkyWalker · 24th March 2009, 21:41

there are many versions of it Immortalz. The four sensor ones with beeps start at around 2K. The midtier ones comes with six sensors (4 in back and 2 in front) and central mounted LCD distance display plus voice warning. They are around 7K. The top of the line models come with camera displays all over and cost 22K. All versions were avilable at the dealer.

ImmortalZ · 24th March 2009, 22:03

I know. I wouldn't suggest the one with the sensor in the front - it becomes an annoyance and is deactivated by everyone who buys it (at least, at our dealer). The one with the camera, well, that kind of money is better spent on ICE, or even petrol IMHO.

SkyWalker · 25th March 2009, 09:56

Agree on the camera part. The front sensors are useful - especially for a city like Bangalore - especially around some congested malls, where most parking slots seem to be made to accommodate only hatches. Most of my colleagues who uses them are quite happy with it - and i am too, so far.

I guess it depends on your use case. If you don't miss it - then probably you don't need it

24th March 2009, 12:48	#34
Vikster BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 45 Thanked: Once	Congratulations (and welcome!).
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24th March 2009, 14:14	#35
vijaythacker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 1,499 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	skywalker, congrats mate on your new wheels, looks good and front is too good, also colour is looking cool, keep updating and have a safe ride.Post some interiors pics too.CHEERS!!
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24th March 2009, 15:46	#36
karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 436 Times	Buddy any plans of adding the Chrome grille from Honda , i know its costs a bomb ( 13k) , but this color would look better with chrome grille and chrome handles. Just my opinion.
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24th March 2009, 15:56	#37
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	Skywalker! Congrats on your new car! A very good choice of color
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24th March 2009, 16:35	#39
sanjaykk BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 451 Thanked: 380 Times View My Garage	does anybody have confirmed news that the ANHC prices are going to increase from April? Or is it just dealer speak?
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24th March 2009, 17:44	#40
jimmzbond BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 62 Thanked: 76 Times	hey can you confirm if you got parking sensors fitted from honda dealer. As any after market accessories void the warrenty. I have checked the price list of Honda dealer and it quotes about 23 K for parking sensors. I am going in for EMT, with 20K package consisting of body coloured Rear view mirrors and handles, Cobra central locking and Kenwood 543U with 4 speakers. So, I get to save 30K in comparison to SMT (though, i will not get steering mounted controls). I am happy to save 30K for some other accessories.
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24th March 2009, 20:38	#42
ImmortalZ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,195 Thanked: 597 Times View My Garage	7K is still robbery. The four sensor rear-only one I fit for the Civic cost somewhere around the 3K mark IIRC.
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24th March 2009, 21:41	#43
SkyWalker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,531 Thanked: 136 Times	there are many versions of it Immortalz. The four sensor ones with beeps start at around 2K. The midtier ones comes with six sensors (4 in back and 2 in front) and central mounted LCD distance display plus voice warning. They are around 7K. The top of the line models come with camera displays all over and cost 22K. All versions were avilable at the dealer.
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24th March 2009, 22:03	#44
ImmortalZ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,195 Thanked: 597 Times View My Garage	I know. I wouldn't suggest the one with the sensor in the front - it becomes an annoyance and is deactivated by everyone who buys it (at least, at our dealer). The one with the camera, well, that kind of money is better spent on ICE, or even petrol IMHO.
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25th March 2009, 09:56	#45
SkyWalker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,531 Thanked: 136 Times	Agree on the camera part. The front sensors are useful - especially for a city like Bangalore - especially around some congested malls, where most parking slots seem to be made to accommodate only hatches. Most of my colleagues who uses them are quite happy with it - and i am too, so far. I guess it depends on your use case. If you don't miss it - then probably you don't need it
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