Fiat Linea - 2nd Birthday !!!

aks_karthik · 30th April 2009, 10:07

Hi Aswin,

put some more photos of MudFlaps (long shots).
whether it's really fit and is it OEM product.

nkrishnap · 30th April 2009, 12:17

Just drooling over the Red Linea. It looks really RED HOT. ADMIRATION!! definitely guaranteed.

keep updating the experiences with the Italian beauty.

finneyp · 30th April 2009, 12:37

Congrats Geash! Great choice!

Enjoy the Linea & Admiration too!

VahanPujari · 30th April 2009, 14:20

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I had downloaded the xls file uploaded in team-bhp sunfilm thread which gave me great insight about the comparison of sunfilm. I have judged the sunfilm of each brand by parameters of TLV, TSER,IRR, UVR.

Ashvin,
pls post xls sunfilm file here & also the thread containing the above info

How much those muflap did cost you? also post mudflap pics from long shot,. are they OEM?

pranava999 · 30th April 2009, 14:39

good choice of sunfilm . I went in for 3M as well but not the crystalline series. I think it was the RE35 - A little too light in hindsight but does a fab job. The RE 50 looks good

FastLove · 30th April 2009, 14:50

Geeash - congrats dude. i liked the way you have written your posts . very simple and lot of information flowing for your fellow linea owners . Thanks . and very very important - Always wear your seat-belt please !

loving_alaap · 30th April 2009, 15:08

Looking at the stats, you had a great sun protection film at great price.

Will help many members to decide for their cars.

Nice info.

geeash · 30th April 2009, 15:39

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Ashvin,
pls post xls sunfilm file here & also the thread containing the above info

How much those muflap did cost you? also post mudflap pics from long shot,. are they OEM?

I am updating the xls file as it had some mistakes. I will post it tonight

The mudflaps costs rs.650 and yes it is OEM mudflap. i will post long shots too tonight.

just for info these are the links for the 3M Crystalline sun films

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Product review: 3M Crystalline window tint | Drive Arabia Car News : Dubai / Abu Dhabi [UAE, Saudi, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman & GCC]

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3M™ Automotive Window Films

geeash · 30th April 2009, 20:59

Here are the pictures of the mud flap in various views

geeash · 1st May 2009, 09:04

I have noticed a small non existant issue in my linea. When i cold start my vehicle i find the RPM meter showing a value close to 1500rpm

Fiat Linea - 2nd Birthday !!!-30042009416.jpg

When i start the vehicle after subsequently later in the day the RPM shows a value below 1000 rpm

Fiat Linea - 2nd Birthday !!!-30042009418.jpg

Is this a issue?. Why should the engine run at a higher RPM on cold start . On both the occasions A/C ws switched off and my foot was off the accelarator. Do any one here notice a similar issue with car? . Is it only me who is curious??

Here are better pictures of the suncontrol

Fiat Linea - 2nd Birthday !!!-29042009407.jpg

Fiat Linea - 2nd Birthday !!!-29042009415.jpg

you can even see a faint 3m logo inb second picture

I did a paint protection wax polish for the linea at 3M yesterday, costs rs 1500 and car now looks sparkling clean. Here is the picture

Fiat Linea - 2nd Birthday !!!-29042009408.jpg

And here is the modified xls file posted in team bhp. I have done a few modifications.
sunfilms comparison v2.xls
LLumarAutoSpecsGlobal.pdf
Here are the details of the dealers of sunfilm in chennai.
sunfilm dealers and phone number chennai.doc

sharath · 1st May 2009, 11:20

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I have noticed a small non existant issue in my linea. When i cold start my vehicle i find the RPM meter showing a value close to 1500rpm

I have observed the same in my Linea too. Looks like its not an issue.
Linea (petrol) owners please confirm.

neotraveller · 1st May 2009, 11:27

geash, your car looks awesome.
By the way, how long does this wax polish last?

I am cleaning my car every day (first wet cloth & then dry cloth) and its almost taking 30 min. I also wash the car every 2 weeks.

Does this 3M polishing help in reducing the pain in maintaining the car?

FastLove · 1st May 2009, 14:46

i see the same thing thing mentioned by Geeash and it is not an issue at all. Mine is Linea Petrol too.

HappyWheels · 1st May 2009, 14:51

Geeash & Sharath,

On a cold start all vehicles will run at a slightly higher RPM than normal. This is completely normal.

As what I know, this due to the ECU setting in. One the ECU sets itself, the RPM will also settle down.

And this happens in all ECU controlled vehicles.

Enjoy your wonderful rides, guys!

sharma_sanjeevi · 1st May 2009, 16:56

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Originally Posted by HappyWheels

Geeash & Sharath,

On a cold start all vehicles will run at a slightly higher RPM than normal. This is completely normal.

As what I know, this due to the ECU setting in. One the ECU sets itself, the RPM will also settle down.

And this happens in all ECU controlled vehicles.

Enjoy your wonderful rides, guys!

+1 to that,

It is absolutely normal friends, on the cold start the RPM is higher and is controlled by ECU as the Engine Temparature rises the RPM decreases at idle.

She looks Stunning..!! take care of her

30th April 2009, 10:07	#31
aks_karthik Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,947 Thanked: 341 Times View My Garage	Hi Aswin, put some more photos of MudFlaps (long shots). whether it's really fit and is it OEM product.
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30th April 2009, 12:17	#32
nkrishnap Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,983 Thanked: 7,405 Times View My Garage	Just drooling over the Red Linea. It looks really RED HOT. ADMIRATION!! definitely guaranteed. keep updating the experiences with the Italian beauty.
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30th April 2009, 12:37	#33
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,716 Thanked: 319 Times View My Garage	Congrats Geash! Great choice! Enjoy the Linea & Admiration too!
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30th April 2009, 14:39	#35
pranava999 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 845 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	good choice of sunfilm . I went in for 3M as well but not the crystalline series. I think it was the RE35 - A little too light in hindsight but does a fab job. The RE 50 looks good
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30th April 2009, 14:50	#36
FastLove BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 416 Thanked: 99 Times	Geeash - congrats dude. i liked the way you have written your posts . very simple and lot of information flowing for your fellow linea owners . Thanks . and very very important - Always wear your seat-belt please !
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30th April 2009, 15:08	#37
loving_alaap BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 808 Thanked: 9 Times	Looking at the stats, you had a great sun protection film at great price. Will help many members to decide for their cars. Nice info.
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30th April 2009, 20:59	#39
geeash Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,513 Thanked: 145 Times	pictures of the mud flap Here are the pictures of the mud flap in various views Attached Thumbnails
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1st May 2009, 09:04	#40
geeash Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,513 Thanked: 145 Times	issue I have noticed a small non existant issue in my linea. When i cold start my vehicle i find the RPM meter showing a value close to 1500rpm When i start the vehicle after subsequently later in the day the RPM shows a value below 1000 rpm Is this a issue?. Why should the engine run at a higher RPM on cold start . On both the occasions A/C ws switched off and my foot was off the accelarator. Do any one here notice a similar issue with car? . Is it only me who is curious?? Here are better pictures of the suncontrol you can even see a faint 3m logo inb second picture I did a paint protection wax polish for the linea at 3M yesterday, costs rs 1500 and car now looks sparkling clean. Here is the picture And here is the modified xls file posted in team bhp. I have done a few modifications. sunfilms comparison v2.xls LLumarAutoSpecsGlobal.pdf Here are the details of the dealers of sunfilm in chennai. sunfilm dealers and phone number chennai.doc
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1st May 2009, 11:27	#42
neotraveller BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 739 Thanked: 0 Times	car maintenance geash, your car looks awesome. By the way, how long does this wax polish last? I am cleaning my car every day (first wet cloth & then dry cloth) and its almost taking 30 min. I also wash the car every 2 weeks. Does this 3M polishing help in reducing the pain in maintaining the car?
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1st May 2009, 14:46	#43
FastLove BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 416 Thanked: 99 Times	i see the same thing thing mentioned by Geeash and it is not an issue at all. Mine is Linea Petrol too.
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1st May 2009, 14:51	#44
HappyWheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,106 Thanked: 537 Times	Geeash & Sharath, On a cold start all vehicles will run at a slightly higher RPM than normal. This is completely normal. As what I know, this due to the ECU setting in. One the ECU sets itself, the RPM will also settle down. And this happens in all ECU controlled vehicles. Enjoy your wonderful rides, guys!
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