YetiBlog® - The Yeti®, Normally_Crazy and The Tata Nano drive to Delhi!

condor · 3rd October 2009, 07:46

Goood Morning, Sam baba & NC ! Wishing you a safe trip ..

Tata !

wildon · 3rd October 2009, 07:49

what is the speed you are maintaining?

Vid6639 · 3rd October 2009, 07:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

We've stopped for fuel somewhere near Vapi. Managed 8.28 litres making our FE about 20.5 so far.

NC, doing what he does best. lol. Only he can get those FE figures out of any car. I won't be surprised if the next update is even better in terms of FE.

All the best guys.

leadf00t · 3rd October 2009, 08:44

^^+1 to that viddy.
Anything 20+ is great. This might eventually give u confidence to stretch your fuel stops
Way to go.

Sam Kapasi · 3rd October 2009, 08:46

08.45 - we are driving about 45 mins ahead of schedule.

We've reached Navsari. The car is doing well, however I fear we have overloaded the electrical system.

I have 2 lighter sockets running the Navi and the ipod dock. Both have stopped working.

We will fix this at Navsari itself.

lohithrao · 3rd October 2009, 08:53

Sam have a good drive..

FE is good, am keen to know how "Nano" copes with bad roads..

BTW other day got a chance have a close look at a fleet of Nano's which were parked at "Concorde" and i must say was pretty pleased with the fit and finish...

StarVegabond · 3rd October 2009, 09:25

Hi Sam and N_C

all the best for your drive

for benefits of people justed tuned in, highlights at this hour are.

1. Started as planned @ 4.55 AM
2. Roads exiting mumbai seems to be bad. Nano's performance on these (bad) road is yet to be stated.
3. Last reported location Navasari
4. power socket seems to be not working, Sam is planning to get this fixed at Navasari itself
5. fuel economy till now is reported to be 20.5 KMPL

mclaren1885 · 3rd October 2009, 09:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Hello fellows,

We have reached Vapi right now - 2.5 hours from Sam's place and 171 kms. Doing good time. Plan is to re-fuel in Valsad.

The fuel gauge is at half tank - we shall update the FE after re-fuel.

First and foremost, Sam & NC good luck with the trip. I am sure you guys will have a lot of fun.

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Sam Kapasi · 3rd October 2009, 10:46

Hello from the outskirts of navsari.

Its 10.45 am. We stopped at Navsari. Fuses are fixed. We stayed for longer than planned and now are completely behind schedule.

Outside, it is boiling hot. I'm guessing 40degs. Gautam is not letting me drive. So far I've only driven for an hour.

We have an ice box full of chocolates, water, pepsi and home made sandwiches and cake. The road is as smooth as a baby's bottom.

ASHISHPALLOD · 3rd October 2009, 10:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Hello from the outskirts of navsari.

Fuses are fixed.

good going guys.

so
problem no1.
electrical system overload.

adv no1.
very good fe.

SMK · 3rd October 2009, 11:03

All the best people! Hoping that the trip is a grand success. Proving the worth of the dream car of Indian people.

Hooked on to this thread from morning today. Would suggest some aussie colleagues of mine to have a look at the 1 lakh rupee wonder's journey!!

KRRaj · 3rd October 2009, 11:05

GO Guys!!

Hope you can make up the delay in schedule soon. Arriving at the meeting in a NANO is going to be swell, I tell you

leadf00t · 3rd October 2009, 11:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Hello from the outskirts of navsari.

Its 10.45 am. We stopped at Navsari. Fuses are fixed. We stayed for longer than planned and now are completely behind schedule.

Outside, it is boiling hot. I'm guessing 40degs. Gautam is not letting me drive. So far I've only driven for an hour.

We have an ice box full of chocolates, water, pepsi and home made sandwiches and cake. The road is as smooth as a baby's bottom.

Whats with the electricals that 2 small devices hardly pulling any significant power blowing off fuses.

Sam - is the 'decent enough ICE' proving too much. I hope u have spare fuses.

Good to hear the roads are getting better

frankmehta · 3rd October 2009, 11:16

Man, this is getting more exciting than even the Leh, Ladakh travelogues. LOL.
Sam's updates are making me refresh the page again and again ;-)
Good going Shem Kapati and Naturally Challenged!!

bharti22shresth · 3rd October 2009, 11:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Hello from the outskirts of navsari.

Its 10.45 am. We stopped at Navsari. Fuses are fixed. We stayed for longer than planned and now are completely behind schedule.

Outside, it is boiling hot. I'm guessing 40degs. Gautam is not letting me drive. So far I've only driven for an hour.

We have an ice box full of chocolates, water, pepsi and home made sandwiches and cake. The road is as smooth as a baby's bottom.

Let's hope you guys and the car make it in one peice in proper time at "dilli".
Hooked to this one whole day.
Cheers

3rd October 2009, 07:46	#181
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 15,867 Thanked: 16,023 Times View My Garage	Goood Morning, Sam baba & NC ! Wishing you a safe trip .. Tata !
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3rd October 2009, 07:49	#182
wildon BANNED Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,440 Thanked: 1,235 Times View My Garage	what is the speed you are maintaining?
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3rd October 2009, 08:44	#184
leadf00t BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MH04 Posts: 439 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	^^+1 to that viddy. Anything 20+ is great. This might eventually give u confidence to stretch your fuel stops Way to go.
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3rd October 2009, 08:46	#185
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,997 Thanked: 2,378 Times View My Garage	08.45 - we are driving about 45 mins ahead of schedule. We've reached Navsari. The car is doing well, however I fear we have overloaded the electrical system. I have 2 lighter sockets running the Navi and the ipod dock. Both have stopped working. We will fix this at Navsari itself.
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3rd October 2009, 08:53	#186
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,204 Thanked: 225 Times View My Garage	Sam have a good drive.. FE is good, am keen to know how "Nano" copes with bad roads.. BTW other day got a chance have a close look at a fleet of Nano's which were parked at "Concorde" and i must say was pretty pleased with the fit and finish...
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3rd October 2009, 09:25	#187
StarVegabond Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,891 Thanked: 42 Times	All the best Hi Sam and N_C all the best for your drive for benefits of people justed tuned in, highlights at this hour are. 1. Started as planned @ 4.55 AM 2. Roads exiting mumbai seems to be bad. Nano's performance on these (bad) road is yet to be stated. 3. Last reported location Navasari 4. power socket seems to be not working, Sam is planning to get this fixed at Navasari itself 5. fuel economy till now is reported to be 20.5 KMPL
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3rd October 2009, 10:46	#189
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,997 Thanked: 2,378 Times View My Garage	Hello from the outskirts of navsari. Its 10.45 am. We stopped at Navsari. Fuses are fixed. We stayed for longer than planned and now are completely behind schedule. Outside, it is boiling hot. I'm guessing 40degs. Gautam is not letting me drive. So far I've only driven for an hour. We have an ice box full of chocolates, water, pepsi and home made sandwiches and cake. The road is as smooth as a baby's bottom.
	(1) Thanks

3rd October 2009, 11:03	#191
SMK BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bendakaalooru Posts: 121 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	All the best people! Hoping that the trip is a grand success. Proving the worth of the dream car of Indian people. Hooked on to this thread from morning today. Would suggest some aussie colleagues of mine to have a look at the 1 lakh rupee wonder's journey!!
	() Thanks

3rd October 2009, 11:05	#192
KRRaj BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 514 Thanked: 35 Times View My Garage	GO Guys!! Hope you can make up the delay in schedule soon. Arriving at the meeting in a NANO is going to be swell, I tell you
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3rd October 2009, 11:16	#194
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	Man, this is getting more exciting than even the Leh, Ladakh travelogues. LOL. Sam's updates are making me refresh the page again and again ;-) Good going Shem Kapati and Naturally Challenged!!
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