The big black brute truck comes home!!!! ( Safari 2.2 VTT EX )

jp2u · 28th July 2009, 12:32

Congrats on your new Beast

Nice color dude, heard that this vehicle performs like a Bull on the highways. now its up to you to test it.

BaCkSeAtDrIVeR · 28th July 2009, 12:55

One doubt - KL or KA regn? If KL regn, how will you manage stay in KA? If only temp in KL, any extra hoops to jump through for a permanent regn in KA? (Like entry tax, extra documents to be produced, etc?)

Palio_2005 · 28th July 2009, 13:05

Looks amazing in Black colour. Massive road presense. Enjoy your beast.

jkdas · 28th July 2009, 13:15

Congrats.
Would suggest you get 90/100 if you intend to do lot of highway driving.

Could you post how much you paid for the damping.

HappyWheels · 28th July 2009, 13:45

FreeWheelBurning ('FWB' from now on):

When doing run-in, it is best not to maintain a steady speed. But, if it was couple of months back (that is before the 4 laning was complete) I am sure, try as you might, you might not have been able to, but now, yet.

So, if you have any more KM's remaining in that 1500 kms for 1st service, run at different speed.

And all the best for your KL in KA drama.

freewheelburnin · 28th July 2009, 14:05

I am using the car in karnataka. Earlier i have used a KL7 lancer 2 years, KL3 Santro for 7 months etc. Also i step into visibility of cops only during weekends,cos i stay 4 kms away from Baghmane tech park. Also i always carry fuel bills.So not a problem.The damping cost me 6500 including dynamat xtreme and some kind of closed cell foam. Galaxy guys did i good job i must say. Very professional. I would consider it as money well spent.In city i drive at varying speeds but always tried to make sure RPM between 1700 to 2500.

Recently there was a court verdict on entry tax and road tax. If i understood right, in future you can use other state vehicles in karnataka without issues. Please confirm this, cos the news article was ambiguous in nature, published on 25th July Times of India front page.

anujmishra · 28th July 2009, 14:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by freewheelburnin

Recently there was a court verdict on entry tax and road tax.If i understood right , in future you can use other state vehicles in karnataka without issues.Please confirm this....cos the news article was ambiguous in nature,published on 26th July...Times of India front page...

It was only related to entry tax no road tax. However now I can see much noise about road tax getting published in news papers. Hope in near future this rule also get abolished.

Congrats for your new Safari. It is really many people's dream to own one.

vijaythacker · 28th July 2009, 14:18

congratulations mate, thats good looking beast in black colour.also you got a sweet deal of discounts to enjoy, keepupdating and post more pics along of that damnping setup too.

jkdas · 28th July 2009, 14:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by freewheelburnin

I am using the car in karnataka.Earlier i have used a KL7 lancer 2 years, KL3 Santro for 7 months etc.Also i step into visibility of cops only during weekends,cos i stay 4 kms away from Baghmane tech park.Also i always carry fuel bills.So not a problem.The damping cost me 6500 including dynamat xtreme and some kind of closed cell foam.Galaxy guys did i good job i must say.Very professional.I would consider it as money well spent.In city i drive at varying speeds but always tried to make sure RPM between 1700 to 2500....

Thanks for the update.

A tbhpian from Coc used noise kill or so to damp some are behind the dashboard. Said it made a big difference.

If you intend to add sub and an amp for speakers, you may need to upgrade the HU.

freewheelburnin · 28th July 2009, 14:34

I think it is related to entry tax.....

Do let me know if anybody is looking for a Safari 2.2.I think there is one or 2 more cars of mountain green color and silver are for sale.But do check the vehicle with a competent mechanic before taking.

Issues till now:
1)central locking does not unlock the rear right door properly.The movement of lock lever looks weak.Need to fix it during first service.
2)First gear seems harder than remaining gears which are pretty smooth.
3)Rear a/c vent on the floor does not give a strong flow of air.But roof a/c works very well.

No rattles or squeaks yet.

HappyWheels · 28th July 2009, 14:42

Yes, the article was ONLY with reference to entry tax. Road tax was and still is a state issue. So, nothing much to be expected on that front.

adc · 28th July 2009, 14:47

Safari does look great in black. I had this idea that the from EX onwards wheels were alloy, whether 2wd or 4wd.

Post more pics and do enjoy the ownership fully.

bkishore_77 · 28th July 2009, 14:50

Congrats Jeevan....That's an awesome color for Safari. Any plans to go for alloys?

Enjoy your ride.

. Regarding the head light you can go for Philips Xtreme 60/55 if you don't want to go for 100/90 bulb which requires several mods.

By the way, hope your previous issue with the crooked 2nd hand dealer is resolved.(You know whom I'm referring to)

n.devdath · 28th July 2009, 15:08

Thats was a cool deal buddy....congrats

Could you please clarify on the sound deadening part that you had mentioned putting something in the doors to supress sound/vibrations please....

Ramsagar · 28th July 2009, 15:15

Congrats on the Black beauty,its crying for the alloys.
pls add them immediately.Have a safe drive.

28th July 2009, 12:32	#16
jp2u BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: chennai Posts: 237 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Congrats on your new Beast Nice color dude, heard that this vehicle performs like a Bull on the highways. now its up to you to test it.
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28th July 2009, 12:55	#17
BaCkSeAtDrIVeR BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kochi Posts: 2,522 Thanked: 752 Times	One doubt - KL or KA regn? If KL regn, how will you manage stay in KA? If only temp in KL, any extra hoops to jump through for a permanent regn in KA? (Like entry tax, extra documents to be produced, etc?)
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28th July 2009, 13:05	#18
Palio_2005 BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 991 Thanked: 878 Times	Looks amazing in Black colour. Massive road presense. Enjoy your beast.
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28th July 2009, 13:15	#19
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Congrats. Would suggest you get 90/100 if you intend to do lot of highway driving. Could you post how much you paid for the damping.
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28th July 2009, 13:45	#20
HappyWheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,106 Thanked: 537 Times	FreeWheelBurning ('FWB' from now on): When doing run-in, it is best not to maintain a steady speed. But, if it was couple of months back (that is before the 4 laning was complete) I am sure, try as you might, you might not have been able to, but now, yet. So, if you have any more KM's remaining in that 1500 kms for 1st service, run at different speed. And all the best for your KL in KA drama.
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28th July 2009, 14:05	#21
freewheelburnin BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 277 Thanked: 33 Times View My Garage	I am using the car in karnataka. Earlier i have used a KL7 lancer 2 years, KL3 Santro for 7 months etc. Also i step into visibility of cops only during weekends,cos i stay 4 kms away from Baghmane tech park. Also i always carry fuel bills.So not a problem.The damping cost me 6500 including dynamat xtreme and some kind of closed cell foam. Galaxy guys did i good job i must say. Very professional. I would consider it as money well spent.In city i drive at varying speeds but always tried to make sure RPM between 1700 to 2500. Recently there was a court verdict on entry tax and road tax. If i understood right, in future you can use other state vehicles in karnataka without issues. Please confirm this, cos the news article was ambiguous in nature, published on 25th July Times of India front page. Last edited by Jaggu : 28th July 2009 at 16:22. Reason: back to back posts, please EDIT the original post if you want to add. thanks
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28th July 2009, 14:18	#23
vijaythacker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 1,498 Thanked: 74 Times View My Garage	congratulations mate, thats good looking beast in black colour.also you got a sweet deal of discounts to enjoy, keepupdating and post more pics along of that damnping setup too.
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28th July 2009, 14:34	#25
freewheelburnin BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 277 Thanked: 33 Times View My Garage	I think it is related to entry tax..... Do let me know if anybody is looking for a Safari 2.2.I think there is one or 2 more cars of mountain green color and silver are for sale.But do check the vehicle with a competent mechanic before taking. Issues till now: 1)central locking does not unlock the rear right door properly.The movement of lock lever looks weak.Need to fix it during first service. 2)First gear seems harder than remaining gears which are pretty smooth. 3)Rear a/c vent on the floor does not give a strong flow of air.But roof a/c works very well. No rattles or squeaks yet.
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28th July 2009, 14:42	#26
HappyWheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,106 Thanked: 537 Times	Yes, the article was ONLY with reference to entry tax. Road tax was and still is a state issue. So, nothing much to be expected on that front.
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28th July 2009, 14:47	#27
adc Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,352 Thanked: 2,289 Times View My Garage	Safari does look great in black. I had this idea that the from EX onwards wheels were alloy, whether 2wd or 4wd. Post more pics and do enjoy the ownership fully.
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28th July 2009, 14:50	#28
bkishore_77 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Raleigh,NC Posts: 141 Thanked: 19 Times	Congrats Jeevan....That's an awesome color for Safari. Any plans to go for alloys? Enjoy your ride. . Regarding the head light you can go for Philips Xtreme 60/55 if you don't want to go for 100/90 bulb which requires several mods. By the way, hope your previous issue with the crooked 2nd hand dealer is resolved.(You know whom I'm referring to)
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28th July 2009, 15:08	#29
n.devdath BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,287 Thanked: 2,811 Times	Cool deal Thats was a cool deal buddy....congrats Could you please clarify on the sound deadening part that you had mentioned putting something in the doors to supress sound/vibrations please....
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28th July 2009, 15:15	#30
Ramsagar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BLR_Nellore(AP) Posts: 1,396 Thanked: 252 Times View My Garage	Congrats on the Black beauty,its crying for the alloys. pls add them immediately.Have a safe drive.
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