My Blu-Monster- Ford Fiesta 1.6S Aquarius

TheHummerGuy · 24th November 2009, 13:45

@Gilead, Nice review and the pictures look very nice. I too like the stiffer suspension as they dampen very quick unlike the softer ones. I travel daily via OMR and the roads though are good you can find some undulations and all vehicles going over these you can see them bounce for sometime. The handling as you say is top class in this machine. I am loving it too !!

Gilead · 24th November 2009, 13:54

Hummer Guy, you are lucky to be driving on OMR daily. Do you pay toll? My drive is mostly on the 100 feet road so I get a few open stretches where I can floor it. But it's a crawl otherwise.

ikoneer · 24th November 2009, 14:15

@Gilead, buddy best wishes to you on your new 'road' car. just now saw the thread.

I personally think Ford is like our good old ambassador, sturdy and reliable, Made for India.

What are the mods planned and good that you have so many Fiesta counterparts.

OT: How i miss my Ikon

unni.ak · 24th November 2009, 14:29

Just came across your thread. Congrats on the blue beast.

Gilead · 24th November 2009, 15:53

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Originally Posted by ikoneer

@Gilead, buddy best wishes to you on your new 'road' car. just now saw the thread.

I personally think Ford is like our good old ambassador, sturdy and reliable, Made for India.

What are the mods planned and good that you have so many Fiesta counterparts.

OT: How i miss my Ikon

ikoneer, thanks. No mods planned for now. Might upgrade the ICE later on but that's it. I would love to get that bass-y exhaust that sathee has put in his S, but my wife will have none of that. :(

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Originally Posted by unni.ak

Just came across your thread. Congrats on the blue beast.

Thanks! So when is your next weekend drive to Chennai?

shajufx · 24th November 2009, 16:07

Congrats on the blue monster, so now its shown to the public

! Heart will always go after an S, no doubt and no arguements on that. Now the new SX4 is trying something in the similar line with side skirts or sports kit whatever they call it !

TheHummerGuy · 24th November 2009, 16:56

Yes Gilead, I pay toll daily 30rs but i did once from vijayanager to siruseri toll gate flat 25mins avg speed 90kph

Gilead · 24th November 2009, 23:02

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Originally Posted by shajufx

Congrats on the blue monster, so now its shown to the public

! Heart will always go after an S, no doubt and no arguements on that. Now the new SX4 is trying something in the similar line with side skirts or sports kit whatever they call it !

The SX4 body kit is optional only. And the car with the kit looks like Jabba the Hutt to me. lol Ok, I'll stop before the 'men' thrash me.

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Originally Posted by TheHummerGuy

Yes Gilead, I pay toll daily 30rs but i did once from vijayanager to siruseri toll gate flat 25mins avg speed 90kph

Aren't you supposed to be in the running-in period as well?

My car has not touched even 80 yet.

Moonraker · 24th November 2009, 23:17

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Originally Posted by Gilead

The SX4 body kit is optional only. And the car with the kit looks like Jabba the Hutt to me. lol Ok, I'll stop before the 'men' thrash me.

Aren't you supposed to be in the running-in period as well?

My car has not touched even 80 yet.

whats your odo reading? dont tell me you have'nt touched 80 in 1.6 sport

... I cant control my right feet even in a zxi and with 1.6S i would have touched atleast 180 and seen how it would have behaved.

Gilead · 24th November 2009, 23:28

Odo reading is 380 kms dude. My right leg sometimes cramps 'cos I have to strain to keep it under control.

Moonraker · 24th November 2009, 23:31

hmm... so you are yet to enjoy the true power of your baby. Hope you come out of the restrains pretty fast... i am out of these now 2060 on Odo and ripping away to glory hehehe.

Gilead · 25th November 2009, 10:15

How does one clean alloy wheels? I see brake dust on them every morning and they don't completely go away with a water wash or cloth. Should I use diesel?

nairrk · 25th November 2009, 10:21

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Originally Posted by Gilead

How does one clean alloy wheels? I see brake dust on them every morning and they don't completely go away with a water wash or cloth. Should I use diesel?

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Did you try with any 'car wash' Liquid?
First spray little water on the alloys
Use a small brush (may be used toothbrush) and apply the liquid on the alloys, especially where more dust accumulated, leave it for 5 minutes and again rub it with the brush- wash it with water and rub with wet cloth?

sathee46 · 25th November 2009, 10:33

Hey vijay it's only the RPM you need to watch for not the speed. You can go ahead and push it a little more having an eye on the RPM. Keep it below 2500.

tortoise · 25th November 2009, 11:04

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Originally Posted by nairrk

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Did you try with any 'car wash' Liquid?
First spray little water on the alloys
Use a small brush (may be used toothbrush) and apply the liquid on the alloys, especially where more dust accumulated, leave it for 5 minutes and again rub it with the brush- wash it with water and rub with wet cloth?

just a word of caution. Please do not direct water jet into the wheels. If at all, you are doing it, ensure that you are taking the vehicle out with in 12 hours of cleaning.

Water can form a layer of rust between the brake pads and the wheel. If you leave the car longer with water in between the brake pads and wheel, the wheel can get locked due to rust. I have faced this problem and asked the guy who wash my car to be careful about it

Enjoy the drive!

24th November 2009, 13:45	#31
TheHummerGuy BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: chennai Posts: 67 Thanked: 16 Times	@Gilead, Nice review and the pictures look very nice. I too like the stiffer suspension as they dampen very quick unlike the softer ones. I travel daily via OMR and the roads though are good you can find some undulations and all vehicles going over these you can see them bounce for sometime. The handling as you say is top class in this machine. I am loving it too !!
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24th November 2009, 13:54	#32
Gilead Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,142 Thanked: 60 Times	Hummer Guy, you are lucky to be driving on OMR daily. Do you pay toll? My drive is mostly on the 100 feet road so I get a few open stretches where I can floor it. But it's a crawl otherwise.
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24th November 2009, 14:15	#33
ikoneer BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: chennai Posts: 486 Thanked: 14 Times	@Gilead, buddy best wishes to you on your new 'road' car. just now saw the thread. I personally think Ford is like our good old ambassador, sturdy and reliable, Made for India. What are the mods planned and good that you have so many Fiesta counterparts. OT: How i miss my Ikon
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24th November 2009, 14:29	#34
unni.ak BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 777 Thanked: 84 Times View My Garage	Just came across your thread. Congrats on the blue beast.
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24th November 2009, 16:07	#36
shajufx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,808 Thanked: 832 Times View My Garage	Congrats on the blue monster, so now its shown to the public ! Heart will always go after an S, no doubt and no arguements on that. Now the new SX4 is trying something in the similar line with side skirts or sports kit whatever they call it !
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24th November 2009, 16:56	#37
TheHummerGuy BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: chennai Posts: 67 Thanked: 16 Times	Yes Gilead, I pay toll daily 30rs but i did once from vijayanager to siruseri toll gate flat 25mins avg speed 90kph
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24th November 2009, 23:28	#40
Gilead Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,142 Thanked: 60 Times	Odo reading is 380 kms dude. My right leg sometimes cramps 'cos I have to strain to keep it under control.
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24th November 2009, 23:31	#41
Moonraker BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 171 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	hmm... so you are yet to enjoy the true power of your baby. Hope you come out of the restrains pretty fast... i am out of these now 2060 on Odo and ripping away to glory hehehe.
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25th November 2009, 10:15	#42
Gilead Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,142 Thanked: 60 Times	How does one clean alloy wheels? I see brake dust on them every morning and they don't completely go away with a water wash or cloth. Should I use diesel?
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25th November 2009, 10:33	#44
sathee46 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 465 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Hey vijay it's only the RPM you need to watch for not the speed. You can go ahead and push it a little more having an eye on the RPM. Keep it below 2500.
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