My Fiat Linea experience - Vocal White.

jaisha8 · 3rd March 2010, 11:51

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Originally Posted by bnzjon

We, Lineans give quite lot of business to the 3M guys !!

Whatever it is, your vocal white Linea is the Gorgeous Linea in TBHP.

Thanks bnzjobn, that's a very nice compliment indeed. Though I bought this tape from abroad, yes you are right, 3M is getting good business from the Lineans.

I came across this news article today. Does any of the members know anything more on this.

Auto manufacturer Fiat India could come out with a hybrid car by the year-end or early 2011, apart from an India-specific small car, a senior company official said here Wednesday.

"The hybrid car will be powered by CNG (compressed natural gas) and gasoline. We are (also) working on a very India-specific small car model. I can’t give out more details," Fiat India president and chief executive Rajeev Kapoor said at the ongoing Auto Expo here.

deepakhon · 3rd March 2010, 15:18

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Originally Posted by jaisha8

"The hybrid car will be powered by CNG (compressed natural gas) and gasoline. We are (also) working on a very India-specific small car model. I can’t give out more details," Fiat India president and chief executive Rajeev Kapoor said at the ongoing Auto Expo here.

I think he is talking about Punto CNG.

trrk · 3rd March 2010, 15:33

Hi,

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Originally Posted by deepakhon

I think he is talking about Punto CNG.

Isn't the terminology for such cars 'dual fuel'?

nkrishnap · 3rd March 2010, 17:26

OT: Based on what was said by Rajeev Kapoor, one can only think that they would replace the palio with another model in the similar price range below Punto. Wonder which model this would be. Any guesses or idea from anyone?

deepakhon · 3rd March 2010, 17:57

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Originally Posted by trrk

Hi,
Isn't the terminology for such cars 'dual fuel'?

Yes, it is. But, what could possibly be "hybrid" between CNG and Petrol in the same sense as we speak of hybrid cars now?

jaisha8 · 18th April 2010, 18:56

I am planning for a trip from Thrissur to Chennai , in fact Chengalpattu in my Linea. I would be grateful if anyone could please guide me through, the road directions from Thrissur via Coimbatore, salem etc...

NutsNBolts · 18th April 2010, 20:29

Hi Jaisha, when i took delivery of my Linea from Chennai, I had driven from there. From Trichur you have to latch on to NH47 (Hosur Road) and take Coimbatore byepass. At Salem, look for an exit on NH7 towards Krishnagiri. Just before Krishnagiri, take NH46 towards Vellore. Near Ranipet join NH4 which takes you to Chennai. The road from Coimbatore to Salem is two lane and widening work is in progress. From Salem to Krishnagiri is NH7 which according to me is the best maintained NH. Rest of road to Chennai is also good four lane road and traffic is not too high.

However, since you are going to chengalpattu, from Salem, you need to get onto SH 10 and join NH45 at Veppur. NH45 takes you to Chengalpattu. I am attaching requisite images, hope they help you.

Complete route

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Trichur to Coimbatore

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Coimbatore to Salem

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Salem to Veppur

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Veppur to Chengalpattu

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jaisha8 · 18th April 2010, 21:36

[quote=NutsNBolts;1844108]Hi Jaisha, when i took delivery of my Linea from Chennai, I had driven from there. From Trichur you have to latch on to NH47 (Hosur Road) and take Coimbatore byepass. At Salem, look for an exit on NH7 towards Krishnagiri. Just before Krishnagiri, take NH46 towards Vellore. Near Ranipet join NH4 which takes you to Chennai. The road from Coimbatore to Salem is two lane and widening work is in progress. From Salem to Krishnagiri is NH7 which according to me is the best maintained NH. Rest of road to Chennai is also good four lane road and traffic is not too high.

Kapil, thank you for this extremely detailed route with maps. I deeply appreciate the pain you have taken to give me all the details. Thank u very much, once again pal.
Just a query, which is the shorter route, is it the pollachi route via cuddalore or the one through coimbatore erode salem...etc.

rameshnanda · 18th April 2010, 21:47

[quote=jaisha8;1844197]

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Originally Posted by NutsNBolts

Hi Jaisha, when i took delivery of my Linea from Chennai, I had driven from there. From Trichur you have to latch on to NH47 (Hosur Road) and take Coimbatore byepass. At Salem, look for an exit on NH7 towards Krishnagiri. Just before Krishnagiri, take NH46 towards Vellore. Near Ranipet join NH4 which takes you to Chennai. The road from Coimbatore to Salem is two lane and widening work is in progress. From Salem to Krishnagiri is NH7 which according to me is the best maintained NH. Rest of road to Chennai is also good four lane road and traffic is not too high.

Kapil, thank you for this extremely detailed route with maps. I deeply appreciate the pain you have taken to give me all the details. Thank u very much, once again pal.
Just a query, which is the shorter route, is it the pollachi route via cuddalore or the one through coimbatore erode salem...etc.

The route from Salem to Veppur (more than 100 kms) won't be good because of the four laning process. I would suggest you the following route. Instead of shorter route explore for the better route so that you can reach the destination soon and safely. Considering this, I would like to suggest you this route.
Thrissur - Palakkad - Coimbatore - Bhavani - Mettur - Thoppur - Krishnagiri - Vellore - Kanchipuram - Chengalpattu

rameshnanda · 18th April 2010, 21:55

Jaisha, another option would be,
Thrissur - Wadakkenchery - Pollachi - Dharapuram - Karur - Trichy - Chengalpattu.

This route is also better instead of going via Salem.

NutsNBolts · 19th April 2010, 08:11

Hi Jaisha, it is a pleasure helping out fellow BHPians. As Ramesh has said, it will be better to take the NH47-NH7-NH46-NH4 route as the roads are fantastic. Other route is shorter, but as told by Naresh, there is some widening work going on.

jaisha8 · 19th April 2010, 11:39

[quote=rameshnanda;1844212]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaisha8

The route from Salem to Veppur (more than 100 kms) won't be good because of the four laning process. I would suggest you the following route. Instead of shorter route explore for the better route so that you can reach the destination soon and safely. Considering this, I would like to suggest you this route.
Thrissur - Palakkad - Coimbatore - Bhavani - Mettur - Thoppur - Krishnagiri - Vellore - Kanchipuram - Chengalpattu

Thanks for the detailed info rameshnanda. but this would a longer route as I would be going nearer to madhurandagam.

jaisha8 · 19th April 2010, 11:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by rameshnanda

Jaisha, another option would be,
Thrissur - Wadakkenchery - Pollachi - Dharapuram - Karur - Trichy - Chengalpattu.

This route is also better instead of going via Salem.

So how is this route, are there good roads all the way. I was checking Yahoo maps and this route is given via Pollachi, Karur, Trichy.

rameshnanda · 19th April 2010, 18:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaisha8

So how is this route, are there good roads all the way. I was checking Yahoo maps and this route is given via Pollachi, Karur, Trichy.

This is a better route. The stretch between Karur and Trichy may be painful because of the widening work. Trichy to Chennai, it is a fantastic route. Once, I did this stretch (Trichy - Chennai) in 3.5 hrs in my Getz.

jaisha8 · 22nd April 2010, 13:25

My baby Linea will be 1 year old tomorrow. As I m abroad now, cant do much of a celebration for her, but surely will do when I get home. So as mentioned above taking her for a long drive from Trichur to Chengalpet (Tamil Nadu) after I get home.

3rd March 2010, 17:26	#184
nkrishnap Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,989 Thanked: 7,465 Times View My Garage	OT: Based on what was said by Rajeev Kapoor, one can only think that they would replace the palio with another model in the similar price range below Punto. Wonder which model this would be. Any guesses or idea from anyone?
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18th April 2010, 18:56	#186
jaisha8 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Trichur, Kerala Posts: 387 Thanked: 203 Times View My Garage	I am planning for a trip from Thrissur to Chennai , in fact Chengalpattu in my Linea. I would be grateful if anyone could please guide me through, the road directions from Thrissur via Coimbatore, salem etc...
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18th April 2010, 20:29	#187
NutsNBolts BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jammu Posts: 817 Thanked: 41 Times View My Garage	Hi Jaisha, when i took delivery of my Linea from Chennai, I had driven from there. From Trichur you have to latch on to NH47 (Hosur Road) and take Coimbatore byepass. At Salem, look for an exit on NH7 towards Krishnagiri. Just before Krishnagiri, take NH46 towards Vellore. Near Ranipet join NH4 which takes you to Chennai. The road from Coimbatore to Salem is two lane and widening work is in progress. From Salem to Krishnagiri is NH7 which according to me is the best maintained NH. Rest of road to Chennai is also good four lane road and traffic is not too high. However, since you are going to chengalpattu, from Salem, you need to get onto SH 10 and join NH45 at Veppur. NH45 takes you to Chengalpattu. I am attaching requisite images, hope they help you. Complete route Trichur to Coimbatore Coimbatore to Salem Salem to Veppur Veppur to Chengalpattu
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18th April 2010, 21:36	#188
jaisha8 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Trichur, Kerala Posts: 387 Thanked: 203 Times View My Garage	[quote=NutsNBolts;1844108]Hi Jaisha, when i took delivery of my Linea from Chennai, I had driven from there. From Trichur you have to latch on to NH47 (Hosur Road) and take Coimbatore byepass. At Salem, look for an exit on NH7 towards Krishnagiri. Just before Krishnagiri, take NH46 towards Vellore. Near Ranipet join NH4 which takes you to Chennai. The road from Coimbatore to Salem is two lane and widening work is in progress. From Salem to Krishnagiri is NH7 which according to me is the best maintained NH. Rest of road to Chennai is also good four lane road and traffic is not too high. Kapil, thank you for this extremely detailed route with maps. I deeply appreciate the pain you have taken to give me all the details. Thank u very much, once again pal. Just a query, which is the shorter route, is it the pollachi route via cuddalore or the one through coimbatore erode salem...etc. Last edited by jaisha8 : 18th April 2010 at 21:39. Reason: Correction.
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18th April 2010, 21:55	#190
rameshnanda Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,267 Thanked: 1,240 Times	Jaisha, another option would be, Thrissur - Wadakkenchery - Pollachi - Dharapuram - Karur - Trichy - Chengalpattu. This route is also better instead of going via Salem.
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19th April 2010, 08:11	#191
NutsNBolts BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jammu Posts: 817 Thanked: 41 Times View My Garage	Hi Jaisha, it is a pleasure helping out fellow BHPians. As Ramesh has said, it will be better to take the NH47-NH7-NH46-NH4 route as the roads are fantastic. Other route is shorter, but as told by Naresh, there is some widening work going on.
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22nd April 2010, 13:25	#195
jaisha8 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Trichur, Kerala Posts: 387 Thanked: 203 Times View My Garage	My baby Linea will be 1 year old tomorrow. As I m abroad now, cant do much of a celebration for her, but surely will do when I get home. So as mentioned above taking her for a long drive from Trichur to Chengalpet (Tamil Nadu) after I get home.
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