VELVET RED Spark LS - (SOLD) - Upgrade to GP EMOTION MJD.

longhorn · 10th February 2010, 16:11

Congrats on your Sparky ! That is one of my favourite colours for the Spark. Take care and drive safe.

longhorn · 10th February 2010, 16:35

Could you post some pictures of the reverse light integrated tail lamp. Waiting to have a look at those.

SPARKled · 10th February 2010, 17:02

Great choice and welcome to the ever expanding Spark club. My Sparky has done 5k plus and is due for its first regular service. I think this is the best car you can buy for anything less than 4L due to the brilliant maintenance offer from GM. Enjoy your ride.

eagle_bush · 10th February 2010, 18:37

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Originally Posted by longhorn

Congrats on your Sparky ! That is one of my favourite colours for the Spark. Take care and drive safe.

Thanks Long horn!

Quote:

Originally Posted by longhorn

Could you post some pictures of the reverse light integrated tail lamp. Waiting to have a look at those.

Pic Attached.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPARKled

Great choice and welcome to the ever expanding Spark club. My Sparky has done 5k plus and is due for its first regular service. I think this is the best car you can buy for anything less than 4L due to the brilliant maintenance offer from GM. Enjoy your ride.

Thanks SPARKled! I actually went through all your posts before I made a decision!

eagle_bush · 14th February 2010, 14:01

Reassurance Check up update

I scheduled a pick up from Orange Auto for my reassurance checkup which was due since about a 1000 km :P

The guy from Orange came to my office at around 11AM on Thursday 11/02 to pick up my car. He was not even interested in asking me for the issues (if any). Rather he said that he would give me a call once he reaches the workshop.

At around 3 PM I gave a call to find enquire, as I did not recieve a call till then. The service advisor apologised, which made a bit relaxed, and took down all my issues.

My issues were:
1. The vibration levels at idle had increased noticeably after my long drive.
2. My headlamp fused out when on the drive - Though this was not a complaint, I was shocked as the car was brand new, had done just about 10-14 hours on the headlamps totally.

He assured that nothing was wrong with the wiring, and that he would check it nevertheless. He also assured delivry by 5:30 PM.

As there were no oils to be changed, there was no noticeable difference in the car. The car was washed and the interiors were cleaned. The vibration issue was fixed. I think it had something to do with tightening up the bolts a bit. I did not pay anything apart from a Rs. 20 tip to the driver who dropped the car.

The First service is due at 5000 km, after which I think there would be some difference in the FE figures (hopefully). As of now I am getting 13.8-14.2 kmpl in city and 16.2 - 17.0 kmpl on the highway.

I noticed two thick wires going from behind the gear lever to the engine compartment? Are there the ones which drive the gearbox (cable shift)?

More updates soon..

sunil8089 · 14th February 2010, 16:22

Congratulations....right choice.....good review....

Chevy Spark is the most VFM hatchback available in Indian market.

eagle_bush · 18th February 2010, 15:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunil8089

Congratulations....right choice.....good review....

Chevy Spark is the most VFM hatchback available in Indian market.

Thanks Sunil

If parked in direct sunlight for a longer time, the horn doesn't seem to work. The plastic on the steering is very hot.

Can anyone please suggest any way which can stop this from happening

Latheesh · 18th February 2010, 16:08

Oh, strange..never heard of this issue. Is it due to thermal expansion of steering plastic under sunlight that causing some problem to switch contacts????

dar3dev|l · 18th February 2010, 16:29

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Originally Posted by eagle_bush

Thanks Sunil

If parked in direct sunlight for a longer time, the horn doesn't seem to work. The plastic on the steering is very hot.

Can anyone please suggest any way which can stop this from happening

you can have your steering covered with a "stitched fabric" steering cover.

eagle_bush · 19th February 2010, 15:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Latheesh

Oh, strange..never heard of this issue. Is it due to thermal expansion of steering plastic under sunlight that causing some problem to switch contacts????

Seems to be the only logical answer. The Horn started to work after sometime, when the plastic cooled down.

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Originally Posted by dar3dev|l

you can have your steering covered with a "stitched fabric" steering cover.

I have my steering covered with a stitched fabric, but that doesn't save the area of the horn from getting hot

Latheesh · 19th February 2010, 16:38

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Originally Posted by eagle_bush

Seems to be the only logical answer. The Horn started to work after sometime, when the plastic cooled down.

I have parked the car under direct sunlight for long but never faced this issue. take it up with GM A.S.S and let them open and check.

Do you see and kind of deformation in steering centre plastic if you park the car under direct sunlight for long time?

ariendj · 19th February 2010, 16:50

congrats on your new possession.i never knew the spark came in this color until i saw one few days back and it looked just fab.
enjoy the drive and wish you many happy miles ahead..

driverace · 19th February 2010, 19:08

Congratulations on your spark there!
The pic #2 on Pg. #1 is sweet!

The "Self-revving-at-zero-Throttle" issue still there?
I have read and seen the same in forums and my new i10 too!

Did you find any convincing solution/explanation to the problem?
other than

Throttle Body cleaning requirement
Valve cleaning required
ECU-did-that !

Do keep us updated, (I will be following your thread keenly too! - I personally love Spark!)

@1000 km, you call it "reassurance" check, is that right?
is that apart from the free-services ?

Care!

Ace.

eagle_bush · 20th February 2010, 23:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Latheesh

I have parked the car under direct sunlight for long but never faced this issue. take it up with GM A.S.S and let them open and check.

Do you see and kind of deformation in steering centre plastic if you park the car under direct sunlight for long time?

There is slight deformation. The centre of the steering seems to be swollen a bit. I have scheduled an appointment n 22-Feb. Wll keep you posted on the details.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ariendj

congrats on your new possession.i never knew the spark came in this color until i saw one few days back and it looked just fab.
enjoy the drive and wish you many happy miles ahead..

Thanks a lot ariendj.

Quote:

Originally Posted by driverace

Congratulations on your spark there!
The pic #2 on Pg. #1 is sweet!

The "Self-revving-at-zero-Throttle" issue still there?
I have read and seen the same in forums and my new i10 too!

Did you find any convincing solution/explanation to the problem?
other than

Throttle Body cleaning requirement
Valve cleaning required
ECU-did-that !

Thanks for the compliments driverace.

On the revving issue, the A.** had the answer number 3. They were sure that nothing was wrong. I need to find out about it from someone more knowledgeable about the issue.

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Do keep us updated, (I will be following your thread keenly too! - I personally love Spark!)

I Sure will keep you posted!

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@1000 km, you call it "reassurance" check, is that right?
is that apart from the free-services ?

Absolutely!
That is apart from the free services.

eagle_bush · 21st February 2010, 16:51

Finally I got some time to accessorize my Spark with the following

1. Sony GT494 HU - 7200/-
2. Polk Audio DB691 6" x 9" - 7200/-
3. Polk Audio DB401 4" - 2520/-
4. gSport Seat covers - 5250/-
5. 3M - 20 SunFilm - 3200/-

I removed the wheel caps to give the car some mean look, as the wheel rims were black!

Comments/suggestion and brickbats welcome!

Pics Attached.

10th February 2010, 16:11	#16
longhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,525 Thanked: 1,567 Times View My Garage	Congrats on your Sparky ! That is one of my favourite colours for the Spark. Take care and drive safe.
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10th February 2010, 16:35	#17
longhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,525 Thanked: 1,567 Times View My Garage	Could you post some pictures of the reverse light integrated tail lamp. Waiting to have a look at those.
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10th February 2010, 17:02	#18
SPARKled Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,110 Thanked: 656 Times	Great choice and welcome to the ever expanding Spark club. My Sparky has done 5k plus and is due for its first regular service. I think this is the best car you can buy for anything less than 4L due to the brilliant maintenance offer from GM. Enjoy your ride.
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14th February 2010, 14:01	#20
eagle_bush BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 141 Thanked: 57 Times	Reassurance Check up update I scheduled a pick up from Orange Auto for my reassurance checkup which was due since about a 1000 km :P The guy from Orange came to my office at around 11AM on Thursday 11/02 to pick up my car. He was not even interested in asking me for the issues (if any). Rather he said that he would give me a call once he reaches the workshop. At around 3 PM I gave a call to find enquire, as I did not recieve a call till then. The service advisor apologised, which made a bit relaxed, and took down all my issues. My issues were: 1. The vibration levels at idle had increased noticeably after my long drive. 2. My headlamp fused out when on the drive - Though this was not a complaint, I was shocked as the car was brand new, had done just about 10-14 hours on the headlamps totally. He assured that nothing was wrong with the wiring, and that he would check it nevertheless. He also assured delivry by 5:30 PM. As there were no oils to be changed, there was no noticeable difference in the car. The car was washed and the interiors were cleaned. The vibration issue was fixed. I think it had something to do with tightening up the bolts a bit. I did not pay anything apart from a Rs. 20 tip to the driver who dropped the car. The First service is due at 5000 km, after which I think there would be some difference in the FE figures (hopefully). As of now I am getting 13.8-14.2 kmpl in city and 16.2 - 17.0 kmpl on the highway. I noticed two thick wires going from behind the gear lever to the engine compartment? Are there the ones which drive the gearbox (cable shift)? More updates soon..
	() Thanks

14th February 2010, 16:22	#21
sunil8089 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 198 Thanked: 153 Times	Congratulations....right choice.....good review.... Chevy Spark is the most VFM hatchback available in Indian market.
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18th February 2010, 16:08	#23
Latheesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CNN/BLR Posts: 4,243 Thanked: 10,090 Times	Oh, strange..never heard of this issue. Is it due to thermal expansion of steering plastic under sunlight that causing some problem to switch contacts????
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19th February 2010, 16:50	#27
ariendj BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 525 Thanked: 156 Times View My Garage	congrats on your new possession.i never knew the spark came in this color until i saw one few days back and it looked just fab. enjoy the drive and wish you many happy miles ahead..
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19th February 2010, 19:08	#28
driverace BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 413 Thanked: 173 Times	Congratulations on your Spark! Congratulations on your spark there! The pic #2 on Pg. #1 is sweet! The "Self-revving-at-zero-Throttle" issue still there? I have read and seen the same in forums and my new i10 too! Did you find any convincing solution/explanation to the problem? other than Throttle Body cleaning requirement Valve cleaning required ECU-did-that ! Do keep us updated, (I will be following your thread keenly too! - I personally love Spark!) @1000 km, you call it "reassurance" check, is that right? is that apart from the free-services ? Care! Ace.
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21st February 2010, 16:51	#30
eagle_bush BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 141 Thanked: 57 Times	Accessories Update Finally I got some time to accessorize my Spark with the following 1. Sony GT494 HU - 7200/- 2. Polk Audio DB691 6" x 9" - 7200/- 3. Polk Audio DB401 4" - 2520/- 4. gSport Seat covers - 5250/- 5. 3M - 20 SunFilm - 3200/- I removed the wheel caps to give the car some mean look, as the wheel rims were black! Comments/suggestion and brickbats welcome! Pics Attached. Attached Thumbnails
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