My Blu-Monster- Ford Fiesta 1.6S Aquarius

Gilead · 18th February 2010, 13:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanjayc

4th "kadak" - rock solid, vehicle dead-on-track, waited for around 10 secs - no movement.

5th "kadak" - IMO, even on near-vertical slopes, this should work.

Conclusion - Min. 75% to be engaged, in case you are inside the car. In all other situation, pull it up as far as your biceps allow.

I did a similar test on an ~ 45 degree slope and the results were near identical. I usually press the button and raise the hand brake to avoid the kadak sounds but I agree that 75% is very effective.

nura · 18th February 2010, 15:56

On most cars (not absolutely sure if the Fiesta is one of them), parking brake actuation is essential for the self-adjusting mechanism in the braking system to adjust the resting position of the brake-shoes (by bringing the shoes closer to the drum as they wear out).
If the parking brake has not been used for some time, I guess, one might need to pull up the lever a little bit higher for the brakes to catch properly.

sanjayc · 20th February 2010, 07:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilead

I usually press the button and raise the hand brake to avoid the kadak sounds but I agree that 75% is very effective.

I am told by a friend who uses an Ikon, that while raising the handbrake, the button should not be pressed, thus resulting in the "kadak" sound coming which confirms that brake has latched into position (like moving the seat forward/backward). With the button pressed, the sound does not come, and hence one does'nt know if the brake is fixed into the latch. Your experience of the brake coming down suddenly may have got something to do with this.

=============

Some Auto Accessories Expo is there today/tomm at YMCA grounds, Royapettah..is it worth visiting?

Mustang.101 · 20th February 2010, 08:50

I think this particular variant is the best in the market under 10 lakhs. This is my favorite car and the best thing you did was that you bought the Aquarius color. This makes it stand out in the crowd and tells the public, "Yea baby, I got the S variant".

Even if someone gives me 15 lakh rupees to buy a car, i would buy a aquarius 1.6 S and save the rest.

Awesome Choice!

nairrk · 20th February 2010, 09:35

Handbrake lever button is required to push only for releasing the handbrake.
No need to push the button to engage (raise) the handbrake!

Also FORD recommends 'to lift hand brake lever to maximum for effective function''.?

Govinda-Govinda · 22nd February 2010, 12:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mustang.101

Even if someone gives me 15 lakh rupees to buy a car, i would buy a aquarius 1.6 S and save the rest.

Mustang, unfortunately, you cannot do that! Someone at Ford decided to pull the plug on the Aquarius color. I tried contacting Ford India, seeking the reason, but no answer from them.

Gilead · 22nd February 2010, 14:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanjayc

I am told by a friend who uses an Ikon, that while raising the handbrake, the button should not be pressed, thus resulting in the "kadak" sound coming which confirms

I have been pressing the button and rasing the handbrake for several years now. I don't like hearing that 'kadak' noise. Maybe I ought to change the technique.

Quote:

Some Auto Accessories Expo is there today/tomm at YMCA grounds, Royapettah..is it worth visiting?

I went to the so called Expo. It was pathetic. There were a couple of cars each by Mitsubishi, Ford, Mercedes, Maruti etc. Very few accessories stalls. Only Haute Car Zone seemed interesting. I ran into my MPL Ford salesman there. He said MPL alone has taken over 300 bookings for the Figo!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mustang.101

I think this particular variant is the best in the market under 10 lakhs. Even if someone gives me 15 lakh rupees to buy a car, i would buy a aquarius 1.6 S and save the rest.

Awesome Choice!

The Aquarius color is fantastic. It changes color throughout the day depending on the light and stands out a mile in parking lots. The color has been discontinued unfortunately. I am thanking my lucky stars I bought the car in Nov. If I had waited for the Dec offer, I would not have gotten this color.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Govinda-Govinda

Mustang, unfortunately, you cannot do that! Someone at Ford decided to pull the plug on the Aquarius color. I tried contacting Ford India, seeking the reason, but no answer from them.

I mailed them as well. No reply.

sanjayc · 26th February 2010, 13:57

Gilead, whatever happened to the scratch?

Gilead · 26th February 2010, 14:51

It's still there. It's too small to be bothered with and I'll get it fixed during the next service. Besides, the scratch may also help in warding off the 'evil eye'. lol My car is a little too flashy as it is.

Do you plan on fixing those pillar scratches in your car?

joshdrive · 26th February 2010, 16:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Govinda-Govinda

Mustang, unfortunately, you cannot do that! Someone at Ford decided to pull the plug on the Aquarius color. I tried contacting Ford India, seeking the reason, but no answer from them.

I noticed that they have removed the blue color options for all models. Blue was a superb color. I cancel my booking for grey Endeavour and then got the blue one. Sad that they removed it.

Mustang: You are the ford insider. Any reasons they removed it?

Gilead · 26th February 2010, 17:02

joshdrive, you must have a dark blue Endy if I am not mistaken? Maybe Ford does not like Blue. But their logo is still blue.

joshdrive · 26th February 2010, 17:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilead

joshdrive, you must have a dark blue Endy if I am not mistaken? Maybe Ford does not like Blue. But their logo is still blue.

Mine is named "Jeans Blue". How different it is from aquaris blue? I see Fiestas and Ikons with almost same colors as my Endy.They look slightly darker than the Endy. I thought its the same color and they look bit darker because of their size.

And the Jeans blue option is not available for Endy at ford website now.

Gilead · 26th February 2010, 17:12

This is my car. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attach...cn2195-50-.jpg

I did not know the Endy blue was called Jeans Blue. I think I have seen it and it is much darker than Aquarius. Does it have a color changing effect?

joshdrive · 26th February 2010, 17:15

No color changing effect. From the picture above, yes it does look lighter than Endeavour blue. But I am unable to say weather it is the blue fiestas I see on road. Did Ford offer some other blue for fiestas?

BTW your car looks delicious

You have maintained it very well.

Gilead · 26th February 2010, 17:28

Yes, Fiesta did come with a regular blue as well which was darker and not as flashy as Aquarius. Not sure of the color name. Mustang can probably help. Even that blue has been discontinued.

That pic was taken on the day of delivery.

But it still looks just as good. The free paint protection they gave helps.

18th February 2010, 15:56	#167
nura BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 603 Thanked: 18 Times	On most cars (not absolutely sure if the Fiesta is one of them), parking brake actuation is essential for the self-adjusting mechanism in the braking system to adjust the resting position of the brake-shoes (by bringing the shoes closer to the drum as they wear out). If the parking brake has not been used for some time, I guess, one might need to pull up the lever a little bit higher for the brakes to catch properly.
	() Thanks

20th February 2010, 08:50	#169
Mustang.101 BANNED Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,316 Thanked: 233 Times View My Garage	I think this particular variant is the best in the market under 10 lakhs. This is my favorite car and the best thing you did was that you bought the Aquarius color. This makes it stand out in the crowd and tells the public, "Yea baby, I got the S variant". Even if someone gives me 15 lakh rupees to buy a car, i would buy a aquarius 1.6 S and save the rest. Awesome Choice!
	() Thanks

20th February 2010, 09:35	#170
nairrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kannur Posts: 2,446 Thanked: 687 Times View My Garage	Handbrake lever button is required to push only for releasing the handbrake. No need to push the button to engage (raise) the handbrake! Also FORD recommends 'to lift hand brake lever to maximum for effective function''.?
	() Thanks

26th February 2010, 13:57	#173
sanjayc BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 953 Thanked: 8 Times	Gilead, whatever happened to the scratch?
	() Thanks

26th February 2010, 14:51	#174
Gilead Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,142 Thanked: 60 Times	It's still there. It's too small to be bothered with and I'll get it fixed during the next service. Besides, the scratch may also help in warding off the 'evil eye'. lol My car is a little too flashy as it is. Do you plan on fixing those pillar scratches in your car?
	() Thanks

26th February 2010, 17:02	#176
Gilead Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,142 Thanked: 60 Times	joshdrive, you must have a dark blue Endy if I am not mistaken? Maybe Ford does not like Blue. But their logo is still blue. Last edited by Gilead : 26th February 2010 at 17:04.
	() Thanks

26th February 2010, 17:12	#178
Gilead Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,142 Thanked: 60 Times	This is my car. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attach...cn2195-50-.jpg I did not know the Endy blue was called Jeans Blue. I think I have seen it and it is much darker than Aquarius. Does it have a color changing effect?
	() Thanks

26th February 2010, 17:15	#179
joshdrive BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 203 Thanked: 0 Times	No color changing effect. From the picture above, yes it does look lighter than Endeavour blue. But I am unable to say weather it is the blue fiestas I see on road. Did Ford offer some other blue for fiestas? BTW your car looks delicious You have maintained it very well.
	() Thanks

26th February 2010, 17:28	#180
Gilead Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,142 Thanked: 60 Times	Yes, Fiesta did come with a regular blue as well which was darker and not as flashy as Aquarius. Not sure of the color name. Mustang can probably help. Even that blue has been discontinued. That pic was taken on the day of delivery. But it still looks just as good. The free paint protection they gave helps.
	() Thanks