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| ![]() Correct! Even I asked for the same. But they said that the chassis is made on the demand for the change and hence they manufactured with the same Chassis number. The old chassis (we have photo of that chassis) has gone back to Tata Motors Pune. |
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Never heard that even Chassis are built on order for Tata Safari, i had heard about this Ferrari that they build from the scratch for the order placed. | ||
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| ![]() Yes, thats correct. I have seen it a couple of times in Pune Workshops when they order a replacement chassis. TML just punch's the chassis number of the older one on the new one. Last edited by Rahulk76 : 15th July 2009 at 13:41. |
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| ![]() All! Just an update. I took the car for a short drive around a week back from Bangalore to Tumkur and back and didn't find any major issues. Small niggles which were there earlier needs to be sorted out and I've asked them not to close the job card. 1. Some how I felt that the speed-rpms were not OK. On 5th gear at 120Kmph, I saw that the rpm was close to 2500 (I think I am getting paranoid). I will confirm it after a spin tonight. 2. There were no problems when I went on a really pretty patch of road at 60kmph. I couldn't hear a sound. It was very smooth. 3. Braking was fine. While getting out of Bangalore at Miller's road signal, a drunk biker almost rammed into me from the left had it not been the instinct of swerving across the other side the road, I'd have had some major dents on the truck. Steering was fine. It went where I wanted it to and stopped when I wanted to (I was at around 70Kmph). 4. Headlights are a big problem. Though I have changed it to 90/100, it still is difficult to drive in the night. The TASS is coming in the evening for a test drive again, lets see what he has to say about it. I want to put Lightforce, please let me know if it is OK. Some people are asking me to go for HID but again I am not sure still. Overall, I am fine with the truck now. I can comment only after a long drive which I intend to take some time soon. Concorde dealers have got a real blasting for the problems that they've given me. I am meeting them tomorrow at my office for God knows what reason. As I have said previously, I still am going to make sure that this comes in some newspaper (Already a couple of people who wanted to buy some Tata cars have gone to Prerna). Thanks a lot for the support! This certainly has been an eye opener! tejas PS: If some one could guide me with some kind of soft roading trails near Bangalore where I could put the 4L to some use, I'd be really thankful. |
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| ![]() Tejas, Your initial post was off by a few days, else I think I could have spared myself some pain! Good that you avoided that useless piece of meat on road! Else big-is-wrong thing would have all worked up! As of now, issues at my end seems more or less settled. Vehicle under-production and shipment due on month end. Hopefully no other surprises. As for OTR trails, I am sure you will find quite a number of them. We have some many experts here! |
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As for headlights, get them aimed. Best way is to aim against the wall. Aim the right a little lower as the height of the vehicle is high, and you will be blinding other drivers. Also did you get a proper good quality relay installed. With stock wires, your 100/90 may get a voltage drop. and hence may not get full potential. If you bought 100/90 Philips from a normal shop on JC road there is good chance of fake bulbs also. | |||
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I have the Hella relay put when I was getting the headlights done. The headlights are Philips and I got it from a place called Torque near 80ft road Indiranagar. Tejas | |||
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Tejas, what a shocking experience you had for your new safari, can understand the aggony you went through, but a lesson learnt.Thanks Dev for your support to fellow member and to BHP which is always a eye opner and with their PDI checklist many of us are saved by taking lemons.Hope to see you happy riding tejas.Keep updating! |
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| ![]() Tejas, Wanna test your 4x4 - do the ultimate test @ http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-ex...y-offroad.html Maybe I will tag along! ![]() EDIT: But it looks like a hard-core OTR! Not sure if this might be the best one to attend for a first! And it also seems like a pure Gypsy & Jeep terrain! Can never be sure of the terrain when Khan makes a post for an OTR! For his "Spider" does not know what an obstacle is!!!! Last edited by HappyWheels : 23rd July 2009 at 16:04. |
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