http://gearheads.in/ GearHeads, Indian Automotive Forum discuss all about automobiles. en Sun, 20 May 2012 20:58:10 GMT vBulletin 60 http://gearheads.in/images/misc/rss.png http://gearheads.in/ http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10515-BMW-‘beggar-edition’-X1-SUV-for-China&goto=newpost Sun, 20 May 2012 16:10:10 GMT How do you say poverty specification, i.e. the lowest possible specification of a car in Chinese? Well you call it 乞丐版 (Qi Gai Ban) which translates into beggar edition. The X1 already weighs in at under 300,000RMB for the base model in rear wheel drive model only, the 2.0T jumps in at 360,000RMB but all come with automatic gearboxes as standard, for those that have a love of shifting their own cogs they will have to wait until later this year when BMW launch a manual version, aka the Beggar Version.

















So what’s missing? The GPS/DVD system has gone, as has the obvious automatic gearbox which has been replaced with a six speed manual. The headlights have been changed for lesser versions and the headlight washing facility has been removed (does anyone use this anyway?)
Manuals only seem to come on base models in the Chinese market. Try to buy a top of the line sedan with a decent turbo or V6 engine and you are looking at slush boxes exclusively, and if you do get a manual, you can bet that it will only be on the bottom of the range model.
So when will the X1 with basically all options deleted hit the market? Second half the year. And how much? We can guess at 260,000RMB to 270,000RMB. Is that expensive for a small SUV? Yes.

Source - China Car Times ]]> International Cars camchennai http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10515-BMW-‘beggar-edition’-X1-SUV-for-China http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10511-Yeppee-Ash-is-home-Our-new-Ertiga&goto=newpost Sun, 20 May 2012 12:54:51 GMT Hi All, First of all apologies for not posting this before. I have been closely following news on Ertiga for quite sometime now. It all started when I started getting back pain driving my Palio... Hi All,

First of all apologies for not posting this before. I have been closely following news on Ertiga for quite sometime now. It all started when I started getting back pain driving my Palio :rolleyes:(which is no longer mine now). I had shortlisted the following cars:

* Ertiga
* Mini Xylo
* Ecosport
* Duster

But I was keen on getting Ertiga since I had a hard time service my palio. So my first priority was Service and second one being seating posture. In the meantime I tried Sx4 but decided not to go for that since Ertiga launch was nearby. I have been in contact with a Sales Executive 2 Popular for quite sometime and he use to updated me on the status. Sometime early march I got a call from him saying that the booking would soon be open. I insisted on seeing the car and TD-ing it before booking. So soon after the car was launched, (on 12th April), the Sales Executive called me for seeing the car. They had only a Zxi and the car was not yet ready for TD since the official launch in Popular 16th. Saw the vehicle with my family and decided to go ahead and book it. The booking amount was 50k. Details of the vehicle:

* VDI
* Colour - Granite Grey
* Expected Delivery - End of May

After about a week after booking, the Sales Executive called me from near my office for a TD. This was around 1:15. By the time the car arrived, it was 1:30 and had a call at 2:00 :( So in a hurry took a quick 5 mins TD. Could not gather much information on the vehicle during the TD. The executive promised me a detailed TD on the weekend. So on Saturday I went to the showroom to take a detailed TD. Few things I could gather from my TD (not an expert in Car review so experts apologies).

* Unlike my Palio (which had the same engine), the car doesn't want to move when you release the clutch. Compared to Palio which is like having a Raging bull tied inside the bonnet ready to jump as soon as you release the clutch).
* Gears are not that slick.
* Lowers gears are short requiring frequent gear changes
* The power is low below 2000 rpm.
* Once you cross 2000 rpm the Ertiga is a different animal. Unless you drive the engine to its upper threshold, you will hardly hear the engine sound.
* All the reviews I had read so far states that the 1.3l is not enough for a car of this big of a size. But personally I didnt feel so (provided you drive on the correct gear and try and maintain around 2000 rpm).
* MSIL did a very good job in insulating the firewall, the car in idle is almost quite compared to other Diesels.
* Stereo is ok but do expect things to rattle around if you keep the Bass Boost above 0db. For me it definitely requires an upgrade :).
* Some reviews point out to the lack of space in the 3rd row. IMO the seats are good for average size adult (upto to 5'6") above that it would be tight fit.
* The best thing about the vehicle is the ease at which you can ingress. Its not as tall as an SUV nor it is low as sedans.
* The car does have a small body roll around corners and its worst felt in the last row. Not as bad as SUVs I guess.
* The car feels airy thanks to its Beige interiors (on the downside its would be a nightmare to keep it clear).


And now back to the story.....

However I kept on pushing for an earlier delivery. He said he will see what can be done. By end of April I got a call from him saying that the car was on its way to their stock yard and expected to arrive by 10th May:banana-ride:. So next thing is arranging finance. Dealing with bank was easier since my Mother is retd Bank employee. To generate Invoice I had to pay an additional 1l. Arranged for that and paid it. On 8th May I called the Sales Executive and to my surprise he said the car is already in their Stock yard. So immediately tried to arrange for seeing the vehicle. To my disappointment the Sales guy could not come that day the security guy was not ready to show the car in-spite of giving him the chassis number. So it was next day when I got to see our Ash for the first time. Was very happy to see the car in flesh for the first time. Did a quick inspection to check for any damages etc. By the Popular staff was getting ready to take the car to the showroom to prepare it for registration the next day (10th). The registration went smooth, the car was ready by Friday noon but couldnt take it because I had truck loads of work to finish :(. So finally on Saturday morning by around 12 finally got our ash home.



More Pics coming in the next post.

Cheers
Venki ]]> venki7744 http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10511-Yeppee-Ash-is-home-Our-new-Ertiga http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10510-Amrit-plaha-from-Punjab-!!!&goto=newpost Sun, 20 May 2012 06:53:46 GMT Hello to everyone !!! Attachment 83015 (http://gearheads.in/attachment.php?attachmentid=83015) Hello to everyone !!!

]]> Introduce Yourself amritplaha0222 http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10510-Amrit-plaha-from-Punjab-!!! http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10509-Fancy-Wierd-Registration-Number-Chennai&goto=newpost Sun, 20 May 2012 02:08:52 GMT Hi GHs, I noticed a Beemer 5 Series with a fancy registration outside 3M Detailing store yesterday. It was TN 03 BD-KD. Was wondering whether such numbers/alpha numerical are permitted in India. I... Hi GHs, I noticed a Beemer 5 Series with a fancy registration outside 3M Detailing store yesterday. It was TN 03 BD-KD. Was wondering whether such numbers/alpha numerical are permitted in India. I know it's allowed in the US to have any symbols/names as your registration number. But was astonished to see such numbers in Chennai. ]]> Prodigy http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10509-Fancy-Wierd-Registration-Number-Chennai http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10508-wiring-kit&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 16:38:45 GMT wanted 8 awg or 4awg used wiring kit wanted 8 awg or 4awg used wiring kit ]]> ICE and Gadgets sud.cell http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10508-wiring-kit http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10505-5-25-Components-Required&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 11:30:41 GMT Looking out for 5.25 components - Budget 3-4K Looking out for 5.25 components - Budget 3-4K ]]> ICE and Gadgets chid http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10505-5-25-Components-Required http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10503-Sparingly-used-Kenwood-KOS-A300&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 08:10:11 GMT Selling my sparingly Kenwood KOS-A300.


A wonderful unit to get USB, iPod, Zune and Bluetooth (external adapter required) support with your old school audiophile HU's , High end modern DSP units or the bare bones OE HU.

Plays WAV files from USB which is a big plus and is controlled from a cool looking iDrive replica jog dial which is very easy and fun to use as well.

I have all the installation mounts, accessories, wiring harness, extension cables, original box with me.

The screen has no scratches at all on it since the protective plastic sheet was never removed from it. The Jog Dial/Controller is again in perfect cosmetic and operational condition. Colors of both can be customized to match your interior lights.

Will try to post the pictures by evening or tomorrow.

A new unit will currently cost you 6k.

I am selling mine for INR 3500.

*** I have the Gladen Zero series 2ch 0.75m RCA cable as well which I used with this unit which is now spare and not required. In case you wish to get that as well, please let me know but charges for it will be extra. It is of corse a very high quality cable and will connect the KOS unit to your HU ***

Packaging will of corse be safer than a bomb shelter :)




Please Contact :

Karan Bhatia

k a r a n 8 5 8 6 @ g m a i l . c o m

0 9 8 7 8 2 4 4 3 1 2 ]]> ICE and Gadgets karanbhatia http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10503-Sparingly-used-Kenwood-KOS-A300 http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10502-ABS-xylo-or-ABS-Scorpio&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 05:17:52 GMT Need help in deciding which is a better buy. We have decided on selling the skoda petrol 2.0 for a budget 7seater and narrowed down on these two. Which is a better buy for long drives as well as... Need help in deciding which is a better buy.
We have decided on selling the skoda petrol 2.0 for a budget 7seater and narrowed down on these two. Which is a better buy for long drives as well as city use.
How about considering used endeavour along with these two?
Should be able to sell off the 2004 skoda for 2.5 and rest on loan. Carputer is already removed off the car. May sell it off. ]]> gigy http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10502-ABS-xylo-or-ABS-Scorpio http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10501-Limca-Book-of-Records-attempt-in-Punto&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 02:27:05 GMT Limca Book of record for the fastest GQ in a 4 wheeler is broken. The Link for the news - http://motoroids.com/features/motoroids-break-the-limca-record-for-fastest-gq-drive/ Limca Book of record for the fastest GQ in a 4 wheeler is broken.
The Link for the news -

http://motoroids.com/features/motoro...test-gq-drive/ ]]> Travelogues ProBiker http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10501-Limca-Book-of-Records-attempt-in-Punto http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10500-Ajay-Raj-from-Trivandrum&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 23:39:50 GMT hi guys, i am landed here searching how to remove headlights from the hood of the new WagonR.I am going to do a retrofit on the car headlights..So the whole headlights need to be taken off from the... hi guys, i am landed here searching how to remove headlights from the hood of the new WagonR.I am going to do a retrofit on the car headlights..So the whole headlights need to be taken off from the hood.I tried it removing,But i felt i need to remove the front bumper to take off the headlight.

Here there are a lot of gurus to teach me.well i already purchased everything for the installation.
For the retrofit installation people are asking from 1500 to 3000INR.When i heard i felt like :toiletclaw:.So decided to do it myself and the company that i bought the projector setup is more than excellent in customer service which inspired me to do this.They never did retro in WagonR as it is not available in U.S.So i am stucked in the middle.I can go to a workshop and can make them do the work.But if you guys help me i can have a good try.

Thank you guys again for making me a part of this forum

cheers
Ajay Raj ]]> Introduce Yourself ajayraj http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10500-Ajay-Raj-from-Trivandrum http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10506-Wagon-R-HID-Projector-Retrofit&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 23:39:50 GMT hi guys, i am landed here searching how to remove headlights from the hood of the new WagonR.I am going to do a retrofit on the car headlights..So the whole headlights need to be taken off from the... hi guys, i am landed here searching how to remove headlights from the hood of the new WagonR.I am going to do a retrofit on the car headlights..So the whole headlights need to be taken off from the hood.I tried it removing,But i felt i need to remove the front bumper to take off the headlight.

Here there are a lot of gurus to teach me.well i already purchased everything for the installation.
For the retrofit installation people are asking from 1500 to 3000INR.When i heard i felt like :toiletclaw:.So decided to do it myself and the company that i bought the projector setup is more than excellent in customer service which inspired me to do this.They never did retro in WagonR as it is not available in U.S.So i am stucked in the middle.I can go to a workshop and can make them do the work.But if you guys help me i can have a good try.

Thank you guys again for making me a part of this forum

cheers
Ajay Raj ]]> ajayraj http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10506-Wagon-R-HID-Projector-Retrofit http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10499-Honda-City-Rev-limiter&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 22:35:37 GMT Guys, i noticed something peculiar today. i was just revving my Honda City (Latest model) in neutral and what i found was that there seems to be a rev limiter around 5000rpm in Neutral. This kind of... Guys, i noticed something peculiar today. i was just revving my Honda City (Latest model) in neutral and what i found was that there seems to be a rev limiter around 5000rpm in Neutral. This kind of behavior is not exhibited in gears though.

Is there really a rev limiter or something is faulty in my car? ]]> piyush7243 http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10499-Honda-City-Rev-limiter http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10493-Swift-ZXi-Pickup-Concern&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 08:02:06 GMT Has anyone observed or facing a problem with initial pick up, normally when we drive at a speed between 40 kms - 60kms or even more and for some reason we had to apply the brake to reduce speed,... Has anyone observed or facing a problem with initial pick up, normally when we drive at a speed between 40 kms - 60kms or even more and for some reason we had to apply the brake to reduce speed, automatically we will bring the gear down to say 3rd gear, when you again press the accelerator i just don't seem to get the initial thrust / burst of power, its as if the vehicle is moving at a snail place and all of a sudden i feel the power and the vehicle picks top speed.

Started observing this only after my second service and on contacting ABT they have advised me to get the vehicle this coming Monday so that the Territory Manager for Maruti could inpsect the vehicle directly. ]]> Handling: Suspension, Steering, Brakes etc smarthere http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10493-Swift-ZXi-Pickup-Concern http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10492-iPhone-4&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 05:57:35 GMT Hello all, I am selling my 16 GB black iPhone 4. I purchased it brand new, factory unlocked, from the UK, in October 2010. I have the purchase bill receipt. The phone is in excellent condition... Hello all,

I am selling my 16 GB black iPhone 4. I purchased it brand new, factory unlocked, from the UK, in October 2010. I have the purchase bill receipt.

The phone is in excellent condition with no scratches, and comes with the original box packing. I have installed a Griffin's bumper and screen guard. The box also includes the original iPhone 4 charger and ear-phones.

Expected price: Rs. 22,000

Those interested PM me.

Thanks ]]> General C56X http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10492-iPhone-4 http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10491-ILLUSION-LUCENT-IM6-1&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 04:39:27 GMT Up for sale is a set of Illusion Lucent IM 6.1 speakers, bought off TBHP from a member, and used sparingly by me, for about 8 months. The specs: Power Handling: 100 WRMS. Sensitivity: 89dB... Up for sale is a set of Illusion Lucent IM 6.1 speakers, bought off TBHP from a member, and used sparingly by me, for about 8 months.

The specs:
Power Handling: 100 WRMS.
Sensitivity: 89dB
Woofer impedence: 4 ohms
Frequency response: 60-22000Hz
Fs/Qts/Vas: 64Hz/0.67/0.20 cu. ft.
Woofer Size: 6.5" (16 cms)
Tweeter: 1" silk dome

Expected price: Rs. 5,500/-.

The speakers are wonderful, with very true to life reproduction of sound, front mounted magnets, and a very shallow mounting surface requirement.

Best buy for this amount.

The pictures:


]]> ICE and Gadgets deepfusion http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?10491-ILLUSION-LUCENT-IM6-1