White Ritz VDi - Delivery taken!

funda2max · 9th July 2009, 22:42

Diesel was finally over and i went to Shell to fill it up again. Odo reading was : 629.1KMs
and the pump reading was 34.67 lts. So, the FE was around 18KMs. I think it is impressive before the first service. My fiesta use to give me 17Kms in tight Bangalore traffic. Also upgraded tyres to Michelin XM1+ (185/70 R14) with set of five alloy wheels (SSW). Thanks to Nikhil for cutting a sweet deal and professional service at the shop. Only problem so far is calf muscle pain at the left leg. Not sure why it is coming when i drive.

Nikhilb2008 · 9th July 2009, 22:49

Maybe the clutch is very hard? Maybe it needs time to soften up... Just a wild thought.

Anyway, waiting to see pics with the new alloys! It's going to look sweet. White Ritz with those black rims....

funda2max · 9th July 2009, 22:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

Maybe the clutch is very hard? Maybe it needs time to soften up... Just a wild thought.

Anyway, waiting to see pics with the new alloys! It's going to look sweet. White Ritz with those black rims....

Nikhil, i got white ?? I was wondering why ? Picture is here :

ada · 10th July 2009, 02:06

How much did the tire cost you? And how much did you get for your JK's? Am thinking of going for Michelins too.

cartech · 10th July 2009, 10:20

Dear Fund2max. Congratulations on your new Ritz. Thanks for your wishes for me for my new Ritz. Will changing tyres void the warranty? I am thinking of changing to Bridgestone as JK tyres have lot of road noise.

funda2max · 10th July 2009, 11:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartech

Will changing tyres void the warranty? I am thinking of changing to Bridgestone as JK tyres have lot of road noise.

I don't think so. It wont void warranty. I checked with the dealer in Mangalore when he was ready to change with Yoko A drive. JK tyres are worse and transmits, amplifies road noise. Change to a better tyre asap. I would prefer for XM1+.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ada

How much did the tire cost you? And how much did you get for your JK's? Am thinking of going for Michelins too.

Old tyres (5 Nos) - 4500
Michelin XM1+ (1 No) - 3700

Michelin is very good in Ritz.

ada · 10th July 2009, 12:13

Thanks funda for the info, Iam getting the same prices here.

balajird · 10th July 2009, 13:09

By any chance would you be able to comment on the ride quality for the rear seat passengers, yesterday me and my wife travelled in a 1.5 month old swift on stock tyres in rear seat and felt the ride to be bumpy and not comfortable. I stay in a place near E-City where the roads have lot of potholes and is not well paved.

Apologies if this is already discussed, I am looking for this info as I am in the process of buying a car and will probably look at Ritz VDI.

funda2max · 10th July 2009, 15:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by balajird

By any chance would you be able to comment on the ride quality for the rear seat passengers, yesterday me and my wife travelled in a 1.5 month old swift on stock tyres in rear seat and felt the ride to be bumpy and not comfortable. I stay in a place near E-City where the roads have lot of potholes and is not well paved.

Apologies if this is already discussed, I am looking for this info as I am in the process of buying a car and will probably look at Ritz VDI.

Of course, stock tyres are ridiculous in path holes and even in very good roads like NH7 or NH4. Ritz has better rear seats when compared to Swift. Ride is very good and smooth after i changed the tyres to XM1+.

funda2max · 11th July 2009, 21:49

I managed to click some more pictures today with alloy wheels and ICE (pioneer FH-P6050UB)

ajnagpur · 12th July 2009, 00:48

Congrats for your new ride.

I test drove VDI today & I am very impressed with the car except no seat height adjustment, no tilt steering & no rear defogger, wiper & washer :(

Please provide details about the ICE. HU looks gorgeous I must say.

did you fit speakers in doors? if yes, do the door panels vibrate/gurr/humm on high volumes?

Njoy the new beauty!

funda2max · 12th July 2009, 14:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajnagpur

I test drove VDI today & I am very impressed with the car except no seat height adjustment, no tilt steering & no rear defogger, wiper & washer :(

Please provide details about the ICE. HU looks gorgeous I must say.

did you fit speakers in doors? if yes, do the door panels vibrate/gurr/humm on high volumes?

Seat height adjustment is a must for this car, IMHO. Others are extra, we can live with out it. ICE HU : pioneer FH-P6050UB (Price Rs 9100/-), Speakers are fit into doors, it has no vibrations on high volumes. Speakers are Sony Xplode.

Caramelo · 13th July 2009, 02:29

oooh it looks cool man. u must be having a lot of fun i suspect

that hu looks great.

funda2max · 22nd July 2009, 11:20

It is almost 20 days since i took delivery and car had clocked 1200Kms. Moreover it was dirty inside out due to monsoon. I gave it for servicing at Kalyani motors in Bannerghatta road (near Honeywell).

Some observations :

1) Engine is smooth and little noisy when compared before servicing.
2) Clutch is tight and i am still feeling some pain in left leg's calf muscle.
3) Braking has improved a lot after tyre upgrade.
4) Ride quality has improved as well.

A Question?

After Tyre upgrade (185/70 R14 Michelin XM1+) FE has dropped considerably. Is it normal?

hillram · 22nd July 2009, 11:31

COngrats on your new car.White is a royal colour and looks good on any car.
Happy motoring.

9th July 2009, 22:42	#31
funda2max BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 377 Thanked: 26 Times	Diesel was finally over and i went to Shell to fill it up again. Odo reading was : 629.1KMs and the pump reading was 34.67 lts. So, the FE was around 18KMs. I think it is impressive before the first service. My fiesta use to give me 17Kms in tight Bangalore traffic. Also upgraded tyres to Michelin XM1+ (185/70 R14) with set of five alloy wheels (SSW). Thanks to Nikhil for cutting a sweet deal and professional service at the shop. Only problem so far is calf muscle pain at the left leg. Not sure why it is coming when i drive.
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9th July 2009, 22:49	#32
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	Maybe the clutch is very hard? Maybe it needs time to soften up... Just a wild thought. Anyway, waiting to see pics with the new alloys! It's going to look sweet. White Ritz with those black rims....
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10th July 2009, 02:06	#34
ada BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 184 Thanked: 50 Times	How much did the tire cost you? And how much did you get for your JK's? Am thinking of going for Michelins too.
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10th July 2009, 10:20	#35
cartech BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 198 Thanked: Once	Dear Fund2max. Congratulations on your new Ritz. Thanks for your wishes for me for my new Ritz. Will changing tyres void the warranty? I am thinking of changing to Bridgestone as JK tyres have lot of road noise.
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10th July 2009, 12:13	#37
ada BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 184 Thanked: 50 Times	Thanks funda for the info, Iam getting the same prices here.
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10th July 2009, 13:09	#38
balajird BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 460 Thanked: 63 Times	By any chance would you be able to comment on the ride quality for the rear seat passengers, yesterday me and my wife travelled in a 1.5 month old swift on stock tyres in rear seat and felt the ride to be bumpy and not comfortable. I stay in a place near E-City where the roads have lot of potholes and is not well paved. Apologies if this is already discussed, I am looking for this info as I am in the process of buying a car and will probably look at Ritz VDI.
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11th July 2009, 21:49	#40
funda2max BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 377 Thanked: 26 Times	Some more pictures I managed to click some more pictures today with alloy wheels and ICE (pioneer FH-P6050UB) Attached Thumbnails
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12th July 2009, 00:48	#41
ajnagpur BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nagpur, Pune, Washington DC Posts: 253 Thanked: 145 Times	Congrats for your new ride. I test drove VDI today & I am very impressed with the car except no seat height adjustment, no tilt steering & no rear defogger, wiper & washer :( Please provide details about the ICE. HU looks gorgeous I must say. did you fit speakers in doors? if yes, do the door panels vibrate/gurr/humm on high volumes? Njoy the new beauty!
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13th July 2009, 02:29	#43
Caramelo BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ahmedabad Posts: 769 Thanked: 16 Times	oooh it looks cool man. u must be having a lot of fun i suspect that hu looks great.
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22nd July 2009, 11:20	#44
funda2max BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 377 Thanked: 26 Times	1200 KMs + First service update It is almost 20 days since i took delivery and car had clocked 1200Kms. Moreover it was dirty inside out due to monsoon. I gave it for servicing at Kalyani motors in Bannerghatta road (near Honeywell). Some observations : 1) Engine is smooth and little noisy when compared before servicing. 2) Clutch is tight and i am still feeling some pain in left leg's calf muscle. 3) Braking has improved a lot after tyre upgrade. 4) Ride quality has improved as well. A Question? After Tyre upgrade (185/70 R14 Michelin XM1+) FE has dropped considerably. Is it normal?
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22nd July 2009, 11:31	#45
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	COngrats on your new car.White is a royal colour and looks good on any car. Happy motoring.
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