Hyundai i20 Asta - Herbie comes home!!!

modthomas · 7th June 2010, 10:11

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Originally Posted by @ri

3 weeks and 1000 Kms... thats nice for me :-)

Thats good going, RI. Looking forward to the first service report. Do you keep a camera permanently in the car to record all significant odo readings ??

@ri · 7th June 2010, 12:54

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Originally Posted by modthomas

Do you keep a camera permanently in the car to record all significant odo readings ??

Sony Ericsson Cybershot K790i does the trick. The best camera is the one you have on you when the moment happens...

@ri · 14th June 2010, 08:34

Saturday was the day chosen to really test out "Herbie", take him out on a long drive and have some pure fun. Left home at around 7.30, headed out to the Nice road and carried on to Srirangapatna, Nimishamba temple. Most of the road was good tarmac and I could do good speeds. Overall, the car felt fine, braking was spot-on and yeah...felt I could like little bit more power...but still the i20 was no slouch either. Pickup was good and good top speeds as well.

From Srirangapatna, we decided to head to Talakad and have some fun in the water before returning home. Figured out there is a deviation from Srirangapatna itself so without second thoughts, took it. A road less frequented awaited us. Traffic for most of the journey was non existent except the occasional bullock cart and tractor, but the road was "pathetic"....
The bad roads though, helped me feel the ABS working, initially heard a few "clack" - "clack" noises coming from the front wheels.. and at first thought something was wrong. But then soon realised it was the ABS working dutifully

. Most importantly, the suspensions did a good job and I could do good speeds (40 wherabouts) even on those terrible roads.
Finally headed back home via Kankpura to reach by 8.15.
Total Distance travelled : 350 KMs
Top Speed: 140 KPH
Mileage(approx): 16.5 kmpl

Today, Herbie gets his first service at 1600 kms on the ODO. Just hope the Hyundai guys do a good job. Have a complaint with the clutch pedal making a squeal

modthomas · 14th June 2010, 19:30

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Originally Posted by @ri

From Srirangapatna, we decided to head to Talakad and have some fun in the water before returning home.

How is the water at Talakad? Good for dogs to romp?

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Originally Posted by @ri

Today, Herbie gets his first service at 1600 kms on the ODO. Just hope the Hyundai guys do a good job. Have a complaint with the clutch pedal making a squeal

Where have you given the Herbie for service? And, do they come pick up or do you have to drop off ?

@ri · 14th June 2010, 19:44

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Originally Posted by modthomas

How is the water at Talakad? Good for dogs to romp?

The water is good and yes ofcourse, if you have a dog... he/she is going to love it. Infact we could see one of the local fox terriers cross the river!!!
But..But...But... your new i20 is NOT going to like the road at all. Just one word for them "PATHETIC"

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Originally Posted by modthomas

Where have you given the Herbie for service? And, do they come pick up or do you have to drop off ?

Yep and got it back as well... to top it all off.. had to drive back in the rains, so the gleaming shine is gone

I gave it at Advaith, Madhevpura (near whitefield). Had got the contact of one of the service guys, can PM you the name when you need it. He did a good job, atleast got the clutch squeal fixed and set the autolock feature at 40kph. (ensured that nothing funny is done/ worked on). My office is just next door, so they dropped it back. I prefer personally meeting the service guys while giving the car atleast.

modthomas · 15th June 2010, 13:56

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Originally Posted by @ri

The water is good and yes ofcourse, if you have a dog... he/she is going to love it. Infact we could see one of the local fox terriers cross the river!!!
But..But...But... your new i20 is NOT going to like the road at all. Just one word for them "PATHETIC"

Okay. Will probably try it in the qualis. Would welcome suggestions as to the best way out / back from Blore.

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Originally Posted by @ri

I gave it at Advaith, Madhevpura (near whitefield). Had got the contact of one of the service guys, can PM you the name when you need it.

Thanks. Thats close to me as well. Will let you know when the time comes.

mail4ajo · 26th October 2010, 19:28

Any long term update @ri? Any issues till now?

14th June 2010, 08:34	#48
@ri BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 140 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	The first "substantial" long dirve Saturday was the day chosen to really test out "Herbie", take him out on a long drive and have some pure fun. Left home at around 7.30, headed out to the Nice road and carried on to Srirangapatna, Nimishamba temple. Most of the road was good tarmac and I could do good speeds. Overall, the car felt fine, braking was spot-on and yeah...felt I could like little bit more power...but still the i20 was no slouch either. Pickup was good and good top speeds as well. From Srirangapatna, we decided to head to Talakad and have some fun in the water before returning home. Figured out there is a deviation from Srirangapatna itself so without second thoughts, took it. A road less frequented awaited us. Traffic for most of the journey was non existent except the occasional bullock cart and tractor, but the road was "pathetic".... The bad roads though, helped me feel the ABS working, initially heard a few "clack" - "clack" noises coming from the front wheels.. and at first thought something was wrong. But then soon realised it was the ABS working dutifully . Most importantly, the suspensions did a good job and I could do good speeds (40 wherabouts) even on those terrible roads. Finally headed back home via Kankpura to reach by 8.15. Total Distance travelled : 350 KMs Top Speed: 140 KPH Mileage(approx): 16.5 kmpl Today, Herbie gets his first service at 1600 kms on the ODO. Just hope the Hyundai guys do a good job. Have a complaint with the clutch pedal making a squeal
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26th October 2010, 19:28	#52
mail4ajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,957 Thanked: 331 Times View My Garage	Any long term update @ri? Any issues till now?
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