Fiat Linea Emotion pk MJD - Owner's pride, neighbour's envy.

VahanPujari · 8th January 2010, 14:08

Congrats drdeepudev

Welcome to the Gang !!

NutsNBolts · 8th January 2010, 15:11

Welcome to Club Linea drdeepudev. Congrats from a FIATer to another FIATer

. Do load up some pics.

drdeepudev · 8th January 2010, 16:08

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Originally Posted by aks_karthik

Congrats drdeepudev,
Welcome to Linea Club.
Reverse Sensor (AutoCop) is now available in TASS itself.Please check with them.
It's nice buy and won't affect warranty if any.
Enjoy and Drive safe

Hi karthik,
I had checked with them. They doesn't have any idea. Still they say no. Dont know what to do. Is it possible to install it from outside?

drdeepudev · 8th January 2010, 16:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by NutsNBolts

Welcome to Club Linea drdeepudev. Congrats from a FIATer to another FIATer

. Do load up some pics.

Thank you. Pics will be uploaded soon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by VahanPujari

Congrats drdeepudev

Welcome to the Gang !!

Thank you.

drdeepudev · 8th January 2010, 16:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by theragingbull

Congrats! Did you buy it before the price hike?

Thank you. Yes. Why to spend hard earned money?

Quote:

Originally Posted by neoonwheels

Hey congrats bro!! The ride looks awesome and yes the admiration is definitely guaranteed !!

Im feeling it. Especially from girls.

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Originally Posted by nkrishnap

Congrats on the car mate!. As usual the car looks stunning. Lovely beautiful lines on the car.
Hope you have many more happy miles munched with this car.

Thank you nkrishnap.

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Originally Posted by jacksons

Congrats on your new car, looks stunning and also welcome to club Lineans.

Thank you jacksons.

nairrk · 8th January 2010, 16:24

Congratulation on your new purchase!
Enjoy and Drive safely - Cheers !

UKR · 8th January 2010, 16:42

Sorry for being late but better late than never, congrats on your Linea. Have a good time with her!!

aks_karthik · 8th January 2010, 17:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by drdeepudev

Hi karthik,
I had checked with them. They doesn't have any idea. Still they say no. Dont know what to do. Is it possible to install it from outside?

Hmm.
I have seen it in VST,Chennai.Moreover Works manager personally told me about the Sensors availability.
yes you can install it from outside.Please make sure,they won't cut the stock wiring.

NutsNBolts · 8th January 2010, 20:53

Do check on Fiat site, they are providing parking sensors. As Karthik says, it must be there available with VST.

8th January 2010, 21:07

Congratulations and best wishes on becoming proud owner of Fiat Linea, drdeepudev.

geeash · 9th January 2010, 08:47

welcome onboard the team-bhp linea ship ahoy!

Quote:

I need suggestions on that.

I have made a comprehensive analysis on sunfilms and there is a xls file on that somewhere on my thread on first few pages you can download that and decide. I think it is in post no 40 on my thread
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...fine-last.html

i have put 3M CR-70 on front and CR-50 on sides which is the costliest and most effective around

It costed me 21k

But there are other sunfilms around cheaper.

I have tried to analyse eachfilm on IRR, UVR, Transparency and other parameters. you have a look at that

NutsNBolts · 9th January 2010, 10:37

Hi Deep, you can check my thread for films here http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ml#post1537418

I have gone for 3M CR70 front and RE35 all around as they fit in with the legal regulations in Kerala as well. Cost me 11.5K.

drdeepudev · 14th January 2010, 20:23

Good points:
Last saturday, I travelled to Trivandrum in Linea. It was raining. Handling is superb. Total distance one way was 164kms. Average speed was 46km/hr. Fuel consumption was 19km/L. Overall the ride quality is excellent. I opted for MC road instead of NH 47 (Mallus will know the route). Road is good except for some patchworks and construction. It was raining heavy. Wipers did their work good. I think these are the best wipers I have come across. Suspension is also good. The road has lot of tight curves, which I could manage with ease and confidence. I was feeling pretty secure in this car.
Points to improve:
-Wipers were a bit squeaky.
-Wish it has little more ground clearance.
-Some rattling sound(minor) from the rear.

But overall, the vehicle is good. Worked like a dream. It was a pleasure riding it.

drdeepudev · 14th January 2010, 20:39

Guys, Im seriously thinking about installing reverse sensor. Found a shop near edappally, Cochin to get the work done. He said he will install it without wire cutting. It can be done by looping the rear light cluster (That's what he told). Quoated Rs3750 for the job. Didn't get into details.
I said ill be calling him up tomorrow for details. Anybody from Kerala, around Cochin knows any shops doing this work?
While taking reverse the car hit a wall few days back. The car was driven by my dad. Could'nt blame him as he is new to this. Got a small patch in its rear.

Il upload the pics soon. This could have been avoided if I had reverse sensor installed. So, Im going for it. For the paint job, should I go to the dealership service centre or outside people? Im thinking to opt for dealership as the car is pretty new.
My car got registered today. I had booked a fancy number which was allotted to me. The road tax was Rs50,600. The vehicle inspector was very happy with the car. In his opinion, Fiat is picking up the market using Linea. There also, as promised, admiration was guaranteed.

14th January 2010, 20:49

drdeepudev,

Now reverse parking sensors are available with Fiat/TASS as an approved accessory. The cost at Concorde Motors, Bangalore, was Rs 4300/-. I understand Autocop supplies that item to Fiat/TASS. If you get it fixed from TASS, you need not bother about your warranty becoming null and void. See Fiat India website for more details. Even I am thinking of going in for that.

Even for re-painting work, you can go to your TASS as exact shade will be available there to ensure pefect match.

8th January 2010, 14:08	#16
VahanPujari BANNED Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,308 Thanked: 8 Times	Congrats drdeepudev Welcome to the Gang !!
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8th January 2010, 15:11	#17
NutsNBolts BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jammu Posts: 817 Thanked: 41 Times View My Garage	Welcome to Club Linea drdeepudev. Congrats from a FIATer to another FIATer . Do load up some pics.
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8th January 2010, 16:24	#21
nairrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kannur Posts: 2,441 Thanked: 674 Times View My Garage	Congratulation on your new purchase! Enjoy and Drive safely - Cheers !
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8th January 2010, 16:42	#22
UKR BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Trivandrum/Bangalore Posts: 90 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Congrats!! Sorry for being late but better late than never, congrats on your Linea. Have a good time with her!!
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8th January 2010, 20:53	#24
NutsNBolts BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jammu Posts: 817 Thanked: 41 Times View My Garage	Do check on Fiat site, they are providing parking sensors. As Karthik says, it must be there available with VST.
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8th January 2010, 21:07	#25
J.Ravi Posts: n/a	Congratulations and best wishes on becoming proud owner of Fiat Linea, drdeepudev.
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9th January 2010, 10:37	#27
NutsNBolts BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jammu Posts: 817 Thanked: 41 Times View My Garage	Hi Deep, you can check my thread for films here http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ml#post1537418 I have gone for 3M CR70 front and RE35 all around as they fit in with the legal regulations in Kerala as well. Cost me 11.5K.
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14th January 2010, 20:23	#28
drdeepudev BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alleppey, Kerala Posts: 230 Thanked: 57 Times	Travelled from Alleppey to Trivandrum and back. Good points: Last saturday, I travelled to Trivandrum in Linea. It was raining. Handling is superb. Total distance one way was 164kms. Average speed was 46km/hr. Fuel consumption was 19km/L. Overall the ride quality is excellent. I opted for MC road instead of NH 47 (Mallus will know the route). Road is good except for some patchworks and construction. It was raining heavy. Wipers did their work good. I think these are the best wipers I have come across. Suspension is also good. The road has lot of tight curves, which I could manage with ease and confidence. I was feeling pretty secure in this car. Points to improve: -Wipers were a bit squeaky. -Wish it has little more ground clearance. -Some rattling sound(minor) from the rear. But overall, the vehicle is good. Worked like a dream. It was a pleasure riding it.
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14th January 2010, 20:39	#29
drdeepudev BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alleppey, Kerala Posts: 230 Thanked: 57 Times	Need of reverse sensor. Guys, Im seriously thinking about installing reverse sensor. Found a shop near edappally, Cochin to get the work done. He said he will install it without wire cutting. It can be done by looping the rear light cluster (That's what he told). Quoated Rs3750 for the job. Didn't get into details. I said ill be calling him up tomorrow for details. Anybody from Kerala, around Cochin knows any shops doing this work? While taking reverse the car hit a wall few days back. The car was driven by my dad. Could'nt blame him as he is new to this. Got a small patch in its rear. Il upload the pics soon. This could have been avoided if I had reverse sensor installed. So, Im going for it. For the paint job, should I go to the dealership service centre or outside people? Im thinking to opt for dealership as the car is pretty new. My car got registered today. I had booked a fancy number which was allotted to me. The road tax was Rs50,600. The vehicle inspector was very happy with the car. In his opinion, Fiat is picking up the market using Linea. There also, as promised, admiration was guaranteed.
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14th January 2010, 20:49	#30
J.Ravi Posts: n/a	drdeepudev, Now reverse parking sensors are available with Fiat/TASS as an approved accessory. The cost at Concorde Motors, Bangalore, was Rs 4300/-. I understand Autocop supplies that item to Fiat/TASS. If you get it fixed from TASS, you need not bother about your warranty becoming null and void. See Fiat India website for more details. Even I am thinking of going in for that. Even for re-painting work, you can go to your TASS as exact shade will be available there to ensure pefect match. Last edited by J.Ravi : 14th January 2010 at 20:53.
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