Feels like i'm 20 now - Hyundai i20 Asta 1.2

wildon · 25th September 2009, 13:03

I'm looking at only clear films. Does the 3M having clear films for sides

jraj · 25th September 2009, 21:58

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Originally Posted by wildon

Your VIN No start from Letter MAL please give me that 17 digit no so i can tell you the production date

It is MALBB51BR9M090788

wildon · 25th September 2009, 22:07

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Originally Posted by jraj

It is MALBB51BR9M090788

MODEL NAME: i20
MODEL YEAR: 2009
BODY TYPE: Wagon
ENGINE TYPE: Unleaded gasolin 1.2 DOHC
T/A TYPE: 5 speed MT-2WD
Production Date: 2009-09-09
Distributor: S4213
INTERIOR COLOR : 9R
EXTERIOR COLOR : FG

EssYouWe · 26th September 2009, 00:31

@Wildon

Yes they do. The CR series is clear and has excellent performance.

How do you do your thing with the VIN?

Mustang29 · 5th October 2009, 09:59

Wildon,

My VIN no for I20 is MALBB51BR9M08689. Please can you decode. Thanks.

indivic · 5th October 2009, 13:53

Folks,

This is a public forum, please try to keep the VIN numbers to PMs only. It is just a precautionary measure.

If you need a VIN decoder just google it up.

wildon · 8th October 2009, 11:01

After the 1st service some how i feel that, while driving on a straight roads and when leaves the steering the car is slightly drifting to sides, mostly on the left side. This also happens when applying brakes suddenly.

Shall i go for a check up? is this is a matter of concern? please advise .

blackasta · 8th October 2009, 11:12

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Originally Posted by wildon

After the 1st service some how i feel that, while driving on a straight roads and when leaves the steering the car is slightly drifting to sides, mostly on the left side. This also happens when applying brakes suddenly.

Shall i go for a check up? is this is a matter of concern? please advise .

This might happen due to incorrect wheel allignment.
get your wheel allignment checked from a reputed outside garage / tire store.
This can also occur due to uneven brake wear.
IMO people really notice the car drifting to left first because the roads are sloped towards left!
Please correct me if i am wrong .

wildon · 8th October 2009, 11:17

How much will be the cost for Wheel alignment check? does any one in Bangalore suggest a good store for this near/ around Richmond Road

Anuj_Mumbai · 8th October 2009, 13:13

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Originally Posted by wildon

How much will be the cost for Wheel alignment check? does any one in Bangalore suggest a good store for this near/ around Richmond Road

Hi Wildon,

The wheel alignment will cost you Rs. 200 to 250 and I suggest to visit the service center and explain your issue to them. Further, as Sid said, yes due to Road caster there will be slight pull on left but that will be very negligible even you will not be able to notice so much. Further, In my opinion, just check by fitting right side wheel on left and the left side on right, if pull is reveresed then you may try taking your back wheels in front. All modern cars do not have much adjustment except Toe so technician will try to adjust toe. In my opinion exchanging wheels and trying will be better before doing wheel alignment as it will be clear whether it is wheel alignment issue or tyre thread mis-matchissue.

Anuj

wildon · 8th October 2009, 13:19

Thanks for those inputs. will check with the service center first.

FlyingSpur · 8th October 2009, 20:34

Guys, any inputs on whether switching the alloys will affect warranty? I'm really concerned about this, sicne I'm going in for the 5-year extended warranty and I don't want to pay almost 15k and then void the warranty on day 1 itself by changing the alloys.

If it matters, I'm going in for 14" itself mostly, and sticking with the Aceleres. Anyone in the know?

blackasta · 9th October 2009, 10:24

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Originally Posted by flyingspur

Guys, any inputs on whether switching the alloys will affect warranty? I'm really concerned about this, sicne I'm going in for the 5-year extended warranty and I don't want to pay almost 15k and then void the warranty on day 1 itself by changing the alloys.

If it matters, I'm going in for 14" itself mostly, and sticking with the Aceleres. Anyone in the know?

It might void the warranty on suspension. Check with hyundai helpline (not with teh dealer as they shall always try to persuade you not to)

wildon · 21st October 2009, 14:30

Here is my 3000 k.m update

Done trip to chennai and pondichery and this time FE improved. 14.76. The ECR road was superb and a pleasure to drive, Sorry no pics. While returning from Pondi to Chennai at night time a black stray dog came across and got crushed under the rightside wheels. I was doing 100-110 on that stretch and couldn't get a chance to avoid that and ran through it with out braking. Damage has done.

Right side bumber under the front fog light got a crack/borken, and the front right side fog light fittings broken. Dont know whether the front bumber has to be changed or just a minor fix.

Edit:-Pics added

Fighter_82 · 21st October 2009, 17:26

Hey,

Have been following this thread for a while now, I recently brought a dark grey i20 (my first car), your inputs and queries posted on the forum for the loan section were very useful. I can't find time to complete and post the detailed report

IMHO, the insurance should be able to cover the damage done so no worries, the important thing is that everyone is safe.

Do update the thread about the fix. Safe driving.

25th September 2009, 13:03	#46
wildon BANNED Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,440 Thanked: 1,235 Times View My Garage	I'm looking at only clear films. Does the 3M having clear films for sides
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26th September 2009, 00:31	#49
EssYouWe Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lucknow Posts: 1,391 Thanked: 18 Times	@Wildon Yes they do. The CR series is clear and has excellent performance. How do you do your thing with the VIN?
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5th October 2009, 09:59	#50
Mustang29 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 26 Thanked: Once	Wildon, My VIN no for I20 is MALBB51BR9M08689. Please can you decode. Thanks.
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5th October 2009, 13:53	#51
indivic BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 837 Thanked: 195 Times	Folks, This is a public forum, please try to keep the VIN numbers to PMs only. It is just a precautionary measure. If you need a VIN decoder just google it up.
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8th October 2009, 11:01	#52
wildon BANNED Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,440 Thanked: 1,235 Times View My Garage	After the 1st service some how i feel that, while driving on a straight roads and when leaves the steering the car is slightly drifting to sides, mostly on the left side. This also happens when applying brakes suddenly. Shall i go for a check up? is this is a matter of concern? please advise . Last edited by wildon : 8th October 2009 at 11:02.
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8th October 2009, 11:17	#54
wildon BANNED Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,440 Thanked: 1,235 Times View My Garage	How much will be the cost for Wheel alignment check? does any one in Bangalore suggest a good store for this near/ around Richmond Road Last edited by wildon : 8th October 2009 at 11:35.
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8th October 2009, 13:19	#56
wildon BANNED Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,440 Thanked: 1,235 Times View My Garage	Thanks for those inputs. will check with the service center first.
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8th October 2009, 20:34	#57
FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 1,422 Times View My Garage	Guys, any inputs on whether switching the alloys will affect warranty? I'm really concerned about this, sicne I'm going in for the 5-year extended warranty and I don't want to pay almost 15k and then void the warranty on day 1 itself by changing the alloys. If it matters, I'm going in for 14" itself mostly, and sticking with the Aceleres. Anyone in the know?
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21st October 2009, 14:30	#59
wildon BANNED Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,440 Thanked: 1,235 Times View My Garage	3000 k.m UPDATE Here is my 3000 k.m update Done trip to chennai and pondichery and this time FE improved. 14.76. The ECR road was superb and a pleasure to drive, Sorry no pics. While returning from Pondi to Chennai at night time a black stray dog came across and got crushed under the rightside wheels. I was doing 100-110 on that stretch and couldn't get a chance to avoid that and ran through it with out braking. Damage has done. Right side bumber under the front fog light got a crack/borken, and the front right side fog light fittings broken. Dont know whether the front bumber has to be changed or just a minor fix. Edit:-Pics added Attached Thumbnails Last edited by wildon : 21st October 2009 at 14:49.
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21st October 2009, 17:26	#60
Fighter_82 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 38 Thanked: 17 Times	Looks like your first insurance claim for your I20 Hey, Have been following this thread for a while now, I recently brought a dark grey i20 (my first car), your inputs and queries posted on the forum for the loan section were very useful. I can't find time to complete and post the detailed report IMHO, the insurance should be able to cover the damage done so no worries, the important thing is that everyone is safe. Do update the thread about the fix. Safe driving.
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