97BHP, 25.5 Kgm, Common Rail - The Bolero CRDe Storm

headers · 2nd September 2009, 19:32

Update Update!!

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Current reading is 993kms. I've had reasonably good FE of 12.5 and 13kpl and am surprised AND HAPPY.

Current ODO reading at 1475 - Current FE is 482/35 = 13.77 kpl!

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What really makes one feel bad about are:

11. No demist on rear window or a rear wash & wipe!
12. No auto lock facility in the CL system
13. The lever has to be pulled outward for the door lock to activate!

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There are some great positives too!

7. Reduced engine noise especially from a bolero!!
8. The torque spread reduces gearshift to a large extent.
9. Superb in gear accelaration that surprises many on road.
10. I now see eye to eye with the mad cab sumos / safaris / scorpios and feel good!!
11. A huge fuel tank that saves me time and i go to the fuel station only once in 4+ days

headers · 4th September 2009, 07:55

The first change to OE specs came in the form of COOPER 235/75 R15 ATS TL tires. The ride feels more subtle and nice. Will do some highway runs and update. Am using Nitrogen instead of air in the TL tires!

MileCruncher · 4th September 2009, 09:03

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Originally Posted by headers

The first change to OE specs came in the form of COOPER 235/75 R15 ATS TL tires. The ride feels more subtle and nice. Will do some highway runs and update. Am using Nitrogen instead of air in the TL tires!

Have you checked whether it is hitting the underbody or not?

headers · 4th September 2009, 09:13

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Originally Posted by MileCruncher

Have you checked whether it is hitting the underbody or not?

Looks like it does not - am not sure

OK heres some pictures of the roads i travel in twice a week..with the speeds I travel on

Rahulkool · 4th September 2009, 12:54

wow !!! how did i missed this thread

awesome buy headers

headers · 4th September 2009, 13:50

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Originally Posted by Rahulkool

wow !!! how did i missed this thread

awesome buy headers

Thanx Rahul - Now all we need to do is a drag ...

bottle · 4th September 2009, 14:39

Congrats , was wondering why it was suddenly raining in Chennai

headers · 4th September 2009, 15:02

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Congrats , was wondering why it was suddenly raining in Chennai

This is too much Sir..too much.

I definitely have some choice words for you now!

MudMover · 4th September 2009, 15:09

Hey headers, can I have a few pics of your storm with the new tyres on?

headers · 4th September 2009, 20:57

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Hey headers, can I have a few pics of your storm with the new tyres on?

Yes Sir, will do soon!

slipstream · 4th September 2009, 21:38

Congrats Vikram !

The storm looks super cool in white...

When are the Roadking dome's coming on ?

MudMover · 4th September 2009, 22:16

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Originally Posted by headers

Yes Sir, will do soon!

Thanks! just one more thing...

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Current ODO reading at 1475 - Current FE is 482/35 = 13.77 kpl!

... is this mileage after fitting the fat ones or before? If after -- WOW! if before -- can you check the mileage now

headers · 5th September 2009, 06:20

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Originally Posted by MudMover

... is this mileage after fitting the fat ones or before? If after -- WOW! if before -- can you check the mileage now

The Mileage was before the new tyres.. will check and update in the next week!

I must say, you have a sharp eye for detail

5th September 2009, 08:54

Just wondering- would you have waited if there was info that a 4X4 version was coming? Or were you hoping to retrofit a 4X4 later on?
The 4X4 bolero doesnt accelerate too well, and the CRDe bolero has no 4X4 option

would this car be a good cross country tourer for the family? would you say better than the scorpio? It looks more practical to me.

NIP · 5th September 2009, 10:37

Headers...this thread deserves better pics

Please do post some nice shots of the Bolero inside out.

4th September 2009, 07:55	#47
headers Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Greater Chennai Posts: 4,667 Thanked: 559 Times	The first change to OE specs came in the form of COOPER 235/75 R15 ATS TL tires. The ride feels more subtle and nice. Will do some highway runs and update. Am using Nitrogen instead of air in the TL tires!
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4th September 2009, 12:54	#50
Rahulkool Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,386 Thanked: 1,416 Times View My Garage	wow !!! how did i missed this thread awesome buy headers
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4th September 2009, 14:39	#52
bottle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 274 Times View My Garage	Congrats , was wondering why it was suddenly raining in Chennai
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4th September 2009, 15:09	#54
MudMover BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 237 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	Hey headers, can I have a few pics of your storm with the new tyres on?
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4th September 2009, 21:38	#56
slipstream BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 149 Thanked: 17 Times	Congrats Vikram ! The storm looks super cool in white... When are the Roadking dome's coming on ?
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5th September 2009, 08:54	#59
rippergeo Posts: n/a	Just wondering- would you have waited if there was info that a 4X4 version was coming? Or were you hoping to retrofit a 4X4 later on? The 4X4 bolero doesnt accelerate too well, and the CRDe bolero has no 4X4 option would this car be a good cross country tourer for the family? would you say better than the scorpio? It looks more practical to me.
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5th September 2009, 10:37	#60
NIP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,180 Thanked: 152 Times View My Garage	Headers...this thread deserves better pics Please do post some nice shots of the Bolero inside out.
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