Purchased Toyota Innova VX

braveheart_77 · 29th September 2009, 18:19

yes ravan it does comes with steering mounted audio controls and when i'll add the ipod interface it will work from the steering remote.

braveheart_77 · 1st October 2009, 09:44

Friends yesterday got installed Michelin Primacy LC tyres 225/60R/15.
Will update with pictures shortly.One can easily feel the difference.
The ride is more stable and smooth and I feel the car drives lighter after the change of tyres.

Buffetfan · 7th October 2009, 01:05

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Originally Posted by Sahil

Are you planning any interior mods?

I'm quite turned off by the Fortuner's waiting period and was thinking of getting an Innova GX and modding the interiors. Although the two captain seats in the middle row are good, they are short on thigh support.
I have seen the kit that DC provides for 4.5 lakhs, it's brilliant but a little too much for my needs. I'd just like to replace the two captain seats with bigger ones that recline with a foot rest.
Any suggestions for interior modders besides DC that can give high quality fittment.

No..not planning any interior mods..though might think about pete's at a later date. The reason I did not buy the 7 seater is

A. Thigh support seemed less than the 8 seater in the midle row
B. if you have 5 persons and some luggage..very difficult to accomodate in case you have to lift the rear seats to create space
any clue about the HID aftermarket fitments for innova

braveheart_77 · 7th October 2009, 10:54

Guys

The fabric of the seat covers are very prone to dust and will get dirty easily,any suggestions which kind of seat covers should I go in for leather or fabric.Is there any place where I can get the exact pattern and fabric as the original one's are.Everyone's suggestion are welcome.

joybhowmik · 20th October 2009, 21:27

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Originally Posted by braveheart_77

Hi Vinayak
Following are my answers:-
1.Yes
2.Have ordered 225/60/R15 michelin primacy lc tyres
3.i'll be getting the ipod interface this week.Will then confirm the prices.
4.No ice mods as of now.

What ipod interface did you get? Where from? How much did it cost to install? and who did the install for you?

Sorry too many q's but I am completely flummoxed with the choices to interface ipod to a stock radio.

braveheart_77 · 21st October 2009, 01:41

Hi joy..i got the ipod interface from a fellow bhpian haneet.He's in Delhi,if you want I can mail you his number.

vijaythacker · 23rd October 2009, 13:18

braveheart, congratulations on our innova.Perfect MUV with good quality from toyota which you would enjoy in coming years.Colour looks cool.Keep updating.

Bhargava_sr · 23rd October 2009, 14:59

Congrats Innova is a great car, Its got great comforts, handling, breaking and many more.
Color you have chosen is very nice, please post the Initial run report
Happy Driving

Puffdamgcdragon · 20th March 2010, 13:08

Braveheart, Congratulations on Ur Innnova Vx. I, too, am about to buy the same model and probably the same color. A small favor please- could u mail me the details of the I-pod Interface, it's price and where is it available?

Also, Do U think the stock speakers are adequate or do we need an upgrade?

braveheart_77 · 20th March 2010, 13:35

Hi Puffdamgcdragon

Congrats,You are going to buy one of the finest vehicles in the country.

As for my listening preference the sound of stock speakers is adequate but it's a matter of personal choice.

There is a fellow member, Haneet in New Delhi from whom I sourced the Ipod interface.
Kindly check your e-mail for his contact number.

One suggestion if you can upgrade the tyres to michelin primacy lc 225,the vehicle will perform even better.

Rgds
Braveheart

Puffdamgcdragon · 21st March 2010, 14:39

Thank U BraveHeart. I had a tough time deciding between the Safari and the Innova. Ultimately the superior quality and reliability won the day. Am holding back my purchase waiting to see if there are any significant changes in the BS4 version due anytime soon. Also, have to sell off my 5 year old Baleno to make up for the price of the innova. Don't want to take another loan.

Please put up pics of the I-pod interface, the Interiors ingeneral as well as the new tyres. U did change them, didn't U?

Did ya consider Pete's?

braveheart_77 · 21st March 2010, 19:49

Hi Puffdamgcdragon

Ipod interface's pictures can't be taken 'cos the box is kept under the gearbox unit and only the connecting wire to the ipod is visible.You can also see the folder number and the text of the song on the oem music system.

If you visit previous pages of this thread i have posted the pictures of interiors and the michelin tyres.

My Innova has covered 15000 since i bought it and don't feel the need of installing pete's or you can say that never driven a vehicle installed with pete's so never considered it.

braveheart_77 · 21st March 2010, 19:59

Dude
I haven't posted the pictures of the Michelin's,will be doing the same very soon.

prateekm · 21st March 2010, 22:06

Congtats for the Innova. When we had purchased the Innova, we went for a loooong trip the same day, about 1000 kms

Debasischatterj · 23rd March 2010, 10:54

I am planning to buy an Innova VX. When is BS-IV version coming ? Any idea guys? I called up Toyota dealers. They are just mum. If I buy BS-III version what could be the value loss?
Rgds,

29th September 2009, 18:19	#31
braveheart_77 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: amritsar Posts: 152 Thanked: 68 Times	yes ravan it does comes with steering mounted audio controls and when i'll add the ipod interface it will work from the steering remote.
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1st October 2009, 09:44	#32
braveheart_77 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: amritsar Posts: 152 Thanked: 68 Times	Friends yesterday got installed Michelin Primacy LC tyres 225/60R/15. Will update with pictures shortly.One can easily feel the difference. The ride is more stable and smooth and I feel the car drives lighter after the change of tyres.
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7th October 2009, 10:54	#34
braveheart_77 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: amritsar Posts: 152 Thanked: 68 Times	Guys The fabric of the seat covers are very prone to dust and will get dirty easily,any suggestions which kind of seat covers should I go in for leather or fabric.Is there any place where I can get the exact pattern and fabric as the original one's are.Everyone's suggestion are welcome.
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21st October 2009, 01:41	#36
braveheart_77 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: amritsar Posts: 152 Thanked: 68 Times	Hi joy..i got the ipod interface from a fellow bhpian haneet.He's in Delhi,if you want I can mail you his number.
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23rd October 2009, 13:18	#37
vijaythacker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 1,499 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	braveheart, congratulations on our innova.Perfect MUV with good quality from toyota which you would enjoy in coming years.Colour looks cool.Keep updating.
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23rd October 2009, 14:59	#38
Bhargava_sr BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: HOSUR Posts: 318 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	Congrats Innova is a great car, Its got great comforts, handling, breaking and many more. Color you have chosen is very nice, please post the Initial run report Happy Driving
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20th March 2010, 13:08	#39
Puffdamgcdragon BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gangtok, Sikkim Posts: 301 Thanked: 264 Times	Congrats! Braveheart, Congratulations on Ur Innnova Vx. I, too, am about to buy the same model and probably the same color. A small favor please- could u mail me the details of the I-pod Interface, it's price and where is it available? Also, Do U think the stock speakers are adequate or do we need an upgrade?
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20th March 2010, 13:35	#40
braveheart_77 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: amritsar Posts: 152 Thanked: 68 Times	Hi Puffdamgcdragon Congrats,You are going to buy one of the finest vehicles in the country. As for my listening preference the sound of stock speakers is adequate but it's a matter of personal choice. There is a fellow member, Haneet in New Delhi from whom I sourced the Ipod interface. Kindly check your e-mail for his contact number. One suggestion if you can upgrade the tyres to michelin primacy lc 225,the vehicle will perform even better. Rgds Braveheart
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21st March 2010, 14:39	#41
Puffdamgcdragon BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gangtok, Sikkim Posts: 301 Thanked: 264 Times	Thank U BraveHeart. I had a tough time deciding between the Safari and the Innova. Ultimately the superior quality and reliability won the day. Am holding back my purchase waiting to see if there are any significant changes in the BS4 version due anytime soon. Also, have to sell off my 5 year old Baleno to make up for the price of the innova. Don't want to take another loan. Please put up pics of the I-pod interface, the Interiors ingeneral as well as the new tyres. U did change them, didn't U? Did ya consider Pete's?
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21st March 2010, 19:49	#42
braveheart_77 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: amritsar Posts: 152 Thanked: 68 Times	Hi Puffdamgcdragon Ipod interface's pictures can't be taken 'cos the box is kept under the gearbox unit and only the connecting wire to the ipod is visible.You can also see the folder number and the text of the song on the oem music system. If you visit previous pages of this thread i have posted the pictures of interiors and the michelin tyres. My Innova has covered 15000 since i bought it and don't feel the need of installing pete's or you can say that never driven a vehicle installed with pete's so never considered it.
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21st March 2010, 19:59	#43
braveheart_77 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: amritsar Posts: 152 Thanked: 68 Times	Dude I haven't posted the pictures of the Michelin's,will be doing the same very soon.
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21st March 2010, 22:06	#44
prateekm BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mumbai & BLR Posts: 789 Thanked: 555 Times	Congtats for the Innova. When we had purchased the Innova, we went for a loooong trip the same day, about 1000 kms
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23rd March 2010, 10:54	#45
Debasischatterj BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 33 Thanked: Once	I am planning to buy an Innova VX. When is BS-IV version coming ? Any idea guys? I called up Toyota dealers. They are just mum. If I buy BS-III version what could be the value loss? Rgds, Last edited by Debasischatterj : 23rd March 2010 at 10:56.
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