The Yeti® writes a car story - (and review of Skoda Superb)

sachinj12 · 20th June 2010, 22:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Once again it dawns on me why my cars always look good.

Damn, is he a BHPian? Sam, you gotta give something to Akbar for this. That chap is really passionate about his job.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mayukh

Sam,

You are really lucky to get a driver like Akbar.

Sigh!!! If our people get little bit passionate about their work like Akbar, India would have been much different.

Akki_5 · 21st June 2010, 02:04

OMG! Sam, PLEASE get me a driver like Akbar!!

Amartya · 21st June 2010, 02:30

Heartening to see someone caring about his job and attention to detail. He's a good man.

svsantosh · 21st June 2010, 12:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Once again it dawns on me why my cars always look good.

Sam, get this - must for any car. Akbar saves the car on the old streets, but what about other places?

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Sahil · 21st June 2010, 13:01

WOW, I thought my drivers were good and caring about their machines but this guy takes the cake!

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Why? It was never a question of what tyre to buy. I have 4 NCT5s, I was not planning on buying a yokohama for the 5th wheel, lol.

That thread was created because the NCT5's had failed twice ! I had no intension on changing my tyres either.

discoverwild · 21st June 2010, 13:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by mayukh

Sam,

You are really lucky to get a driver like Akbar.

Sigh!!! If our people get little bit passionate about their work like Akbar, India would have been much different.

Unfortunately, such people have almost ceased to exist today.

Rahulkool · 21st June 2010, 14:20

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Those who park their cars in old business compounds of South Mumbai know how little space you have. Ours is no different and after he drops me, Akbar has to stick the car to the wall, allowing other cars passage in this busy compound.

Imagine my surprise when I see this on the wall one day:

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Yeh kya hai?
Kya?
Yeh deewar par.
Arrey har bar mere gaadi ka darwaaza deewar ko lagta hai, mujhe nahi pasand. Scratches aate hai. (Every time I park and get out, the door of my car bangs on this wall. I don't like it, it causes scratches)
Toh yeh? Log kya sochenge? I'm laughing.
Aur kya, sahi to hai. Abhi gaadi safe rahegi. Jisko jo sochna hai, soche.

Once again it dawns on me why my cars always look good.

OMG !!!! thats a neat solution i must say, your driver is a genius

_Vyenky · 21st June 2010, 15:19

WOW.
This is the most

thread I have read on T-BHP.
I was reading this in the office today and I could not resist to read it in full. I didnt realise my BOSS was behind while I was looking at the SUPERB pics and he said " are wa kya zakas car hai. kiska hai" I said "Apna Yeti ka" he was confused "Yeti??" I was so involved that I forgot to tell him I was reading T-BHP review and this is SAM's Blog. Then he sat with me and made me goto the first page, he was really impressed and was laughing after reading UMBRELLA page. He said "zakas hai yeah banda".

Hats off to you SAM.

Mpower · 23rd June 2010, 06:14

Looking forward to a deep dive description of the stock audio system like speaker count, type, brand amp/sub? Is it tuned for the rear seat listener?? etc etc.

Jayant..B · 23rd June 2010, 08:48

Sam bhai,khan se pakad ke le aaye is Akbar ko?

He is a subject matter for your next story, Sam!!

Come on, we are all waiting for some Akbar-Birbal Stories!

holysmoke · 23rd June 2010, 11:34

I checked my car a couple days ago. Even I have a kaamchaalu black steel wheel instead of a 5th alloy. Sahil can you please confirm whether you have an alloy or a steel wheel?

I dont think there is enough space for an alloy in there......

Akki_5 · 23rd June 2010, 15:37

Most cars provide a steel donut for the spare wheel (to keep the tyre wear for the four driven wheels matched/in check). The only car i've heard of having all 5 alloys, is the Civic.

tsk1979 · 23rd June 2010, 15:42

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Originally Posted by Akki_5

Most cars provide a steel donut for the spare wheel (to keep the tyre wear for the four driven wheels matched/in check). The only car i've heard of having all 5 alloys, is the Civic.

Tata safari has 5 alloys. As do many other cars. Its not for wear, its for cost cutting that many cars do not have alloy spare wheel

holysmoke · 23rd June 2010, 15:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akki_5

Most cars provide a steel donut for the spare wheel (to keep the tyre wear for the four driven wheels matched/in check). The only car i've heard of having all 5 alloys, is the Civic.

Yeah, my civic has an alloy, but I hear the new civics also come with steel wheels.The i20 comes with an alloy too.

ivar1951 · 23rd June 2010, 18:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by holysmoke

I checked my car a couple days ago. Even I have a kaamchaalu black steel wheel instead of a 5th alloy. Sahil can you please confirm whether you have an alloy or a steel wheel?
I dont think there is enough space for an alloy in there......

The fifth one is steel. I wish Skoda would give all five alloys.

21st June 2010, 02:04	#332
Akki_5 Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 311 Thanked: 67 Times	OMG! Sam, PLEASE get me a driver like Akbar!!
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21st June 2010, 02:30	#333
Amartya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Evanston Posts: 1,748 Thanked: 736 Times	Heartening to see someone caring about his job and attention to detail. He's a good man.
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21st June 2010, 15:19	#338
_Vyenky BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Thane Posts: 69 Thanked: 13 Times	WOW. This is the most thread I have read on T-BHP. I was reading this in the office today and I could not resist to read it in full. I didnt realise my BOSS was behind while I was looking at the SUPERB pics and he said " are wa kya zakas car hai. kiska hai" I said "Apna Yeti ka" he was confused "Yeti??" I was so involved that I forgot to tell him I was reading T-BHP review and this is SAM's Blog. Then he sat with me and made me goto the first page, he was really impressed and was laughing after reading UMBRELLA page. He said "zakas hai yeah banda". Hats off to you SAM.
	() Thanks

23rd June 2010, 06:14	#339
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	Looking forward to a deep dive description of the stock audio system like speaker count, type, brand amp/sub? Is it tuned for the rear seat listener?? etc etc.
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23rd June 2010, 08:48	#340
Jayant..B BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mango Town Posts: 91 Thanked: 7 Times	Sam bhai,khan se pakad ke le aaye is Akbar ko? He is a subject matter for your next story, Sam!! Come on, we are all waiting for some Akbar-Birbal Stories!
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23rd June 2010, 11:34	#341
holysmoke BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 228 Thanked: 50 Times	I checked my car a couple days ago. Even I have a kaamchaalu black steel wheel instead of a 5th alloy. Sahil can you please confirm whether you have an alloy or a steel wheel? I dont think there is enough space for an alloy in there......
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23rd June 2010, 15:37	#342
Akki_5 Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 311 Thanked: 67 Times	Most cars provide a steel donut for the spare wheel (to keep the tyre wear for the four driven wheels matched/in check). The only car i've heard of having all 5 alloys, is the Civic.
	() Thanks