Somebody's home : Voila its the MHawk " 5th service done

vijaythacker · 27th August 2009, 15:57

Riju, congratulations mate.Scorpio in white looks awesome and with that bull bar along with hellas makes it even more beast which needs to be taken out to roar.Keep updating and what was the final amount on road price you paid, any discounts you got do share its details.

akroy · 27th August 2009, 16:17

Hey Riju, thats a suprise again. I was not aware that you sold off your Baleno. Looks like it is raining SUVs in Bangalore.
Now eager to see a nice travelogue on the mHawk.

Abhi

razor4077 · 27th August 2009, 16:34

Good going Riju! Great to see another Scorp in the group

As you mentioned, it takes a bit getting used to, especially after driving a low slung sedan like the Baleno. But once you get used to it, it's a hoot to drive. But yeah, fast cornering goes out of the window

When you do get around to upgrading the tyres, I'd suggest the Yoko Geolanders. Fitted them on my Scorp recently, and am very pleased with them.

suman · 27th August 2009, 16:56

Hey Riju, Heartiest Congratulations, looks great in white & those Hellas are to die for

Happy Motoring!

yzfrj · 27th August 2009, 17:32

Congrats Riju,

Now you have more area to wax and polish

and to photograph too...!

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Originally Posted by rjstyles69

I already managed to put it on 2 wheels twice

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Time for Bilstein's eh ? and of course the "box" too

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Nudge Bar/Bull Bar + hella Rally Eye 3003

This makes it stand apart from the "normal" HUGE grill most of the scorpio owners tend to use. The lights are like the cherry on top.

Good choice man.

siddvi · 27th August 2009, 18:54

Congrats! Nice photos. BTW what does HD Kote stand for?

rjstyles69 · 27th August 2009, 19:34

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Originally Posted by akroy

Hey Riju, thats a suprise again. I was not aware that you sold off your Baleno. Looks like it is raining SUVs in Bangalore.
Now eager to see a nice travelogue on the mHawk.
Abhi

Thanks Abhi, yeah the rich are buying the 4x4's

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Originally Posted by razor4077

Good going Riju! Great to see another Scorp in the group

As you mentioned, it takes a bit getting used to, especially after driving a low slung sedan like the Baleno. But once you get used to it, it's a hoot to drive. But yeah, fast cornering goes out of the window

When you do get around to upgrading the tyres, I'd suggest the Yoko Geolanders. Fitted them on my Scorp recently, and am very pleased with them.

Abhi' as you said, I have to mellow down on my fast cornering. Tyres is something I am seriously looking at now since I have this fetish for good alloys and tires, hopefully they materialize soon.

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Originally Posted by suman

Hey Riju, Heartiest Congratulations, looks great in white & those Hellas are to die for

Happy Motoring!

Suman thanks buddy, I envy you for that trip you did to Leh.

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Originally Posted by yzfrj

Congrats Riju,

Now you have more area to wax and polish

and to photograph too...!
Time for Bilstein's eh ? and of course the "box" too
This makes it stand apart from the "normal" HUGE grill most of the scorpio owners tend to use. The lights are like the cherry on top.
Good choice man.

Talk of washing and waxing. Last weekend it took me good 3 hrs to finish up the washing and waxing, only to be spoiled by all the slush around the farm.

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Originally Posted by siddvi

Congrats! Nice photos. BTW what does HD Kote stand for?

siddvi thanks, HDKote = Heggadadevanakote

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Originally Posted by Mission_Safari

Riju,

Did you also check out the black SLE (that comes with the silver cladding) when you visited the dealership. Was the fit and finish close to the black Vlx? AFAIK both are the same except for the stickers but just wanted to make sure as i have only seen a rocky beige SLE so far.
Also how was the middle row comfort on long trips?

Yes I did check the black one with the silver cladding . To me the VLX looked better in terms of the finish. Middle row seating is good for 3 well built adults. My advice would be to stay away from the 8 seater since its way too cramped in the last row.We did check this before buying and only then opted for the 7 seater.

Mission_Safari · 27th August 2009, 19:34

Riju,

Did you also check out the black SLE (that comes with the silver cladding) when you visited the dealership. Was the fit and finish close to the black Vlx? AFAIK both are the same except for the stickers but just wanted to make sure as i have only seen a rocky beige SLE so far.

Also how was the middle row comfort on long trips?

aaggoswami · 27th August 2009, 22:35

Congratulations!
The additional lights give a different look to this car. Are they Xenon ?

I agree that torque can be addictive, but Baleno was in different league. That car handles corners well, rough roads well and is simply an amazing drive. Every time I am behind the wheel of Baleno, I forgive all its short comings.

How is ride quality as compared to Baleno ? IMHO Baleno ride quality is good, but how does it compare with this SUV. You will now not be blinded by lights of all oncoming vehicles though.

fiery enzyme · 27th August 2009, 23:01

Conrats man. Nice Bull Bar.

PAVAN KADAM · 28th August 2009, 00:12

Finally, an SUV from a Sedan.

Congratulations on your cool new ride. The Scorp sure looks refreshing.

Wish you many a happy miles.

hrag · 28th August 2009, 07:20

Hearty congratulations Riju - enjoy the truck!

tanwaramit · 28th August 2009, 10:07

Congrats on the mHawk. Nothing sounds better than the growl of this engine. Post interior pics too.

The locations for photography have been good and do very good justice with the white color.

SowmyaHariharan · 28th August 2009, 13:27

I saw this beauty at Satya's(blueraven316) on August 15th having a makeover. Huge vehicle. Have driven the old Scorpio but not the MHawk.

Congrats da on a beautiful looking vehicle

mjothi · 28th August 2009, 20:15

Congrats saar. It looks really nice, esp with that color. Happy mHawk-ing

27th August 2009, 15:57	#46
vijaythacker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 1,499 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	Riju, congratulations mate.Scorpio in white looks awesome and with that bull bar along with hellas makes it even more beast which needs to be taken out to roar.Keep updating and what was the final amount on road price you paid, any discounts you got do share its details.
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27th August 2009, 16:17	#47
akroy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Posts: 2,424 Thanked: 88 Times View My Garage	Hey Riju, thats a suprise again. I was not aware that you sold off your Baleno. Looks like it is raining SUVs in Bangalore. Now eager to see a nice travelogue on the mHawk. Abhi
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27th August 2009, 16:34	#48
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,881 Thanked: 300 Times View My Garage	Good going Riju! Great to see another Scorp in the group As you mentioned, it takes a bit getting used to, especially after driving a low slung sedan like the Baleno. But once you get used to it, it's a hoot to drive. But yeah, fast cornering goes out of the window When you do get around to upgrading the tyres, I'd suggest the Yoko Geolanders. Fitted them on my Scorp recently, and am very pleased with them.
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27th August 2009, 16:56	#49
suman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 4,586 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	Hey Riju, Heartiest Congratulations, looks great in white & those Hellas are to die for Happy Motoring!
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27th August 2009, 18:54	#51
siddvi BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 54 Thanked: 48 Times	Congrats! Nice photos. BTW what does HD Kote stand for?
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27th August 2009, 19:34	#53
Mission_Safari BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 449 Thanked: 8 Times	Riju, Did you also check out the black SLE (that comes with the silver cladding) when you visited the dealership. Was the fit and finish close to the black Vlx? AFAIK both are the same except for the stickers but just wanted to make sure as i have only seen a rocky beige SLE so far. Also how was the middle row comfort on long trips?
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27th August 2009, 22:35	#54
aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,997 Thanked: 3,000 Times	Congratulations! The additional lights give a different look to this car. Are they Xenon ? I agree that torque can be addictive, but Baleno was in different league. That car handles corners well, rough roads well and is simply an amazing drive. Every time I am behind the wheel of Baleno, I forgive all its short comings. How is ride quality as compared to Baleno ? IMHO Baleno ride quality is good, but how does it compare with this SUV. You will now not be blinded by lights of all oncoming vehicles though.
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27th August 2009, 23:01	#55
fiery enzyme BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: TN 01 Posts: 413 Thanked: 27 Times View My Garage	Conrats man. Nice Bull Bar.
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28th August 2009, 00:12	#56
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,601 Thanked: 2,557 Times	Finally, an SUV from a Sedan. Congratulations on your cool new ride. The Scorp sure looks refreshing. Wish you many a happy miles.
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28th August 2009, 07:20	#57
hrag BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 1,982 Thanked: 32 Times	Hearty congratulations Riju - enjoy the truck!
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28th August 2009, 10:07	#58
tanwaramit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dilwalon ki Dilli Posts: 1,943 Thanked: 514 Times	Congrats on the mHawk. Nothing sounds better than the growl of this engine. Post interior pics too. The locations for photography have been good and do very good justice with the white color.
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28th August 2009, 13:27	#59
SowmyaHariharan Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 21 Thanked: 4 Times	I saw this beauty at Satya's(blueraven316) on August 15th having a makeover. Huge vehicle. Have driven the old Scorpio but not the MHawk. Congrats da on a beautiful looking vehicle
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28th August 2009, 20:15	#60
mjothi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,290 Thanked: 233 Times View My Garage	Congrats saar. It looks really nice, esp with that color. Happy mHawk-ing
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