My latest aquisition - Grand Vitara 2008

Akshay1234 · 30th March 2010, 00:28

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Originally Posted by Ricky_63

That has been on my mind. Thanks for the suggestion Akshay

, but I am told that he is providing only very "generic maps"

The Vitara is great as is. I do not want to take chances with it unless I am sure of the outcome.

Cheers

well i dont know about that. but im pretty sure im going to end up going to him when i remap my accord (couple months away

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jkdas · 30th March 2010, 09:40

The Vitara looks neat. Any idea about the tyre specs? Looks too skinny IMHO.

And why dont you opt for 90/100 instead of Hellas?

Ricky_63 · 30th March 2010, 18:20

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

well i dont know about that. but im pretty sure im going to end up going to him when i remap my accord (couple months away

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Well let's see how it goes with you !! It would be nice if he could do a remapped ECU for me, but I am skeptical after my experience with Race Dynamics. Sudev's suggestion on the ECU replacement from Singapore seems like an option. But I need to know as to how good or bad it works out to be, in terms of sheer difference in performance & fuel efficiency.

Do check with Zakie about the 2008 Vitara, if you're in touch with him.

Thanks

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Originally Posted by jkdas

The Vitara looks neat. Any idea about the tyre specs? Looks too skinny IMHO.

And why dont you opt for 90/100 instead of Hellas?

The OE tyre size is 225/70/16. I have been considering 255/65's to make the wheel well look better filled. I have seen someone use this size & he has had no problem with handling, scraping of well or any thing else.

As for the bulb upgrade, It is on the agenda. The projectors have a single filament halogen, so I just need to change that for now.

Cheers

Ricky_63 · 11th April 2010, 11:38

Wonder if this is unique to my Vitara or generic. When the brakes are applied in an emergency stop situation, the wheels lock up & the vehicle skids a bit, is this normal ??

Another thing I find is that when one is applying brakes to stop the vehicle at relatively slow speeds, the brakes make a sound like that of a Bus

I find it a tad weird & hilarious at the same time.

What could be the cause ? The brake pads have enough left on them, the discs are totally even (no lines or deformities, the vehicle has near 20K on the odo it is a 2008 model...any pointers ??

Thanks

Samurai · 13th April 2010, 16:02

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Originally Posted by Ricky_63

Wonder if this is unique to my Vitara or generic. When the brakes are applied in an emergency stop situation, the wheels lock up & the vehicle skids a bit, is this normal ??

Another thing I find is that when one is applying brakes to stop the vehicle at relatively slow speeds, the brakes make a sound like that of a Bus

I find it a tad weird & hilarious at the same time.

Neither is normal. There is a problem with your brakes.

Hell Kuul · 13th April 2010, 16:49

Youve brobably got dirt grit or both in the brake linings.I suggest you take them out clean them and put them back, pretty simple, Welcome to the Vitara family

YouTube - Jai Ho Vitara

sudev · 14th April 2010, 08:22

Is the sound only there when you do easy/slow stops? Try to use light hand brake to see if the sound is only coming from back.
Then it is what Niaz is suggesting. Open the rear drums and get them cleaned up. With off road use is dirt+water gets in to the drum this is likely.

Ricky_63 · 14th April 2010, 10:21

Ya the problem happens at slow speeds only, like when you are really slow for crossing a bad speed breaker.

Thanks for the suggestions, will try the hand brake thing, I suspected the rear brakes but the mechanic who serviced the vehicle 600 kms back, said the brakes are perfect !!

Guess I will have them take a re-look.

Thanks all !

FlyingSpur · 15th April 2010, 22:41

Selling it? I just saw the classified. How come...plans for an upgrade eh?

sudev · 16th April 2010, 06:56

Selling? What's the expectation? There is some one in Delhi who is looking for one.

Ricky_63 · 17th April 2010, 12:53

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Originally Posted by flyingspur

Selling it? I just saw the classified. How come...plans for an upgrade eh?

Yeh - an upgrade is on the cards

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Originally Posted by sudev

Selling? What's the expectation? There is some one in Delhi who is looking for one.

Sure Sudev, I have posted in the classifieds. Would not have sold it had this "other SUV" not crossed my path !!

Cheers

sudev · 17th April 2010, 14:27

Marked it to attention of some one who is an interested buyer. However it is nice killing you will end up making at the quote price ;-)

McLaren Rulez · 17th April 2010, 15:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by sudev

Is the sound only there when you do easy/slow stops? Try to use light hand brake to see if the sound is only coming from back.
Then it is what Niaz is suggesting. Open the rear drums and get them cleaned up. With off road use is dirt+water gets in to the drum this is likely.

Sorry but doesn't the Vitara come with rear discs? Or are you talking about something else when you say drums?

Ricky_63 · 17th April 2010, 18:21

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Originally Posted by sudev

Marked it to attention of some one who is an interested buyer. However it is nice killing you will end up making at the quote price ;-)

Thanks for that !! As for the killing, I wonder. That is pretty much what it costs for a "low mileage", well looked after car. It has constantly been improving since I bought it !

Quote:

Originally Posted by McLaren Rulez

Sorry but doesn't the Vitara come with rear discs? Or are you talking about something else when you say drums?

The Vitara comes with drums at the rear, it should have discs though !

Cheers

McLaren Rulez · 17th April 2010, 20:14

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Originally Posted by Ricky_63

The Vitara comes with drums at the rear, it should have discs though !

Welcome to The New Grand Vitara - Play it your way

So the new one got discs with the 2.4 I guess.

30th March 2010, 09:40	#62
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	The Vitara looks neat. Any idea about the tyre specs? Looks too skinny IMHO. And why dont you opt for 90/100 instead of Hellas?
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11th April 2010, 11:38	#64
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,885 Thanked: 518 Times View My Garage	Wonder if this is unique to my Vitara or generic. When the brakes are applied in an emergency stop situation, the wheels lock up & the vehicle skids a bit, is this normal ?? Another thing I find is that when one is applying brakes to stop the vehicle at relatively slow speeds, the brakes make a sound like that of a Bus I find it a tad weird & hilarious at the same time. What could be the cause ? The brake pads have enough left on them, the discs are totally even (no lines or deformities, the vehicle has near 20K on the odo it is a 2008 model...any pointers ?? Thanks
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14th April 2010, 08:22	#67
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,838 Thanked: 3,179 Times	Is the sound only there when you do easy/slow stops? Try to use light hand brake to see if the sound is only coming from back. Then it is what Niaz is suggesting. Open the rear drums and get them cleaned up. With off road use is dirt+water gets in to the drum this is likely.
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14th April 2010, 10:21	#68
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,885 Thanked: 518 Times View My Garage	Ya the problem happens at slow speeds only, like when you are really slow for crossing a bad speed breaker. Thanks for the suggestions, will try the hand brake thing, I suspected the rear brakes but the mechanic who serviced the vehicle 600 kms back, said the brakes are perfect !! Guess I will have them take a re-look. Thanks all !
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15th April 2010, 22:41	#69
FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 1,422 Times View My Garage	Selling it? I just saw the classified. How come...plans for an upgrade eh?
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16th April 2010, 06:56	#70
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,838 Thanked: 3,179 Times	Selling? What's the expectation? There is some one in Delhi who is looking for one.
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17th April 2010, 14:27	#72
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,838 Thanked: 3,179 Times	Marked it to attention of some one who is an interested buyer. However it is nice killing you will end up making at the quote price ;-)
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