Thank you guys for your wonderful comments and wishes for this car- It's truly a brilliant car and iam excited that I will enjoy this car for many miles in future
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Originally Posted by d3mon Are you planning to change to synthetic oil anytime soon? I believe Ford has been using semisynthetic oil for the 1.5TDCi engines. Also, they don't recommend an oil change at 1000/2500KM after the run in, which is something that I'm definitely planning to do. |
Do I understand from this comment that you too own a Aspire TDCi?
I haven't really dwelled into what type of oil they are currently using in Aspire. But, if its as you say is Semi-Synthetic, then most definitely I will be changing it to Synthetic oil shortly
Also, my plan is to change oil during the 1st service (2500kms) even though its recommended at 2nd service ( 10,000kms)
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Originally Posted by d3mon About the car pulling from as low as 1200-1300 RPM, that's because it starts developing boost right from then. In higher gears, it reaches ~3.5PSI by 1300RPM, 7PSI by 1500RPM & 20+PSI by 2000 RPM. Also, fueling is increased proportionally with the boost, unlike some other cars which wait for a certain minimum amount of boost to build up before actually utilizing it. This is what gives this car that linear feel. |
I understand how the common rail diesel engines work but, didn't know about the PSI boost of torque. Thanks for this explanation
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Originally Posted by d3mon I wish there were two maps on this car - the stock one that we have now and another one where the fueling was flat until the car hit 20PSI and then it would go whoooooooooosh! |
Oh Yeah, like the Cruze where its flat till a certain RPM and after that all hell breaks loose
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Originally Posted by rakesh_r Downgrading from a Cruze to a CS may sound like a compromise,but I am sure the engine is one of the sole reason you will enjoy the BB. |
What you said is correct. In reality, my choice of buying an Aspire is a downgrade but, only car that I like above a Cruze is the Superb and Iam not buying a Skoda anytime soon considering the challenges most folks get into after buying one
If you put the car segmentation aside, Aspire is not really a downgrade. It's performance is equal to or better than most cars above its segment. Infact, I will go a step further and say its "Better" than every other car above its segment too ( barring maybe the Octavia, perhaps)
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Originally Posted by Vik0728 After driving my 1.6 GT for over a year, I never once experienced the adrenaline rush that this mad hatch gives from any other hatch/sedan for a long time. Figo Aspire TDCI came as a bliss and how. Not even the Vento/Rapid/GT TDi (1.5 TDIs) gave this feeling and I was bowled over. All similar thoughts/feelings/opinions coming from a Cruze owner speaks volumes ? |
Vik, thanks for your wonderful comments and glad to know being a 1.6 GT owner (Is it the GT TDI or original 1.6 Petrol?) you feel the same about the Aspire
There was a time I used to think there is no other car better than Cruze in terms of performance ( even though I was super impressed with GT TSI, I liked the Cruze better because of overall dynamics) and I was almost ready to settle for an i20 thinking the "FTD" is now just a myth
But, boy 'o boy- Was I surprised when I drove the Aspire. It brought back memories of my Cruze days. I wouldn't say its as good as the Cruze but, the Aspire is certainly "almost" there
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Originally Posted by Vik0728 Incidentally, I happened to tail a Figo TDCI en-route work today and it looked suave from the rear, probably because of the up-sized tires & alloys. Have you thought about this mobike008 ? |
Tyres I have already upsized by 10mm but, alloys? Well, I have done and dusted it during my much younger days. So I don't think will buy alloys etc. But, I will certainly bring my personal touch to the existing stock alloys sometime in future. So please subscribe to this thread to know when it happens...LOL!
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Originally Posted by Asta_la_vista Are Yoko Earth-1 available in 195/65/14 size? The dealer catalog didn't mention that size. |
I never mentioned they are available in this size. I said 195/60/R14 and this was my preference for upgrade. But, it wasn't immediately available so I had to settle with 185" profile
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Originally Posted by BlackStinger By the way Mobike, did they have the New Figo Hatchback on display when you went to take delivery of your car? And would you mind sharing the cost OTR for the Aspire.I live in Hyderabad as well so curious as to what it's gonna cost me. |
Yes, there were a few new Figo's displayed in stockyard but, not in showroom. I posted a picture on the new Figo thread as well. They were planning to display it in showroom a day after my Aspire's delivery
On-Road Cost : INR 9.98 Lakhs ( After negotiating for Insurance which I got it for INR, 18,000)
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Originally Posted by naut ,You are back already! (Not that I have a problem ). If this wasn't a long stint, perhaps you could have kept the bonnie, me thinks. |
Yeah, My US stint was shorter than I had imagined. Not that Iam complaining except for the fact that I sold my Bonnie and Cruze.
Now I got a suitable Cruze successor and have to plan the Bonnie's successor which would be really hard to find. Let's see !!
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Originally Posted by naut Anyway, welcome back sir. When is your next bike ownership thread coming up?? |
A new bike will come into the garage soon. Till then, I hope you have read my Harley report?
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Originally Posted by KreativeGeek Crisp and to the point write up , The diesel engine took me by same surprise during TD just as you have mentioned |
Thank you KG. I must confess your ownership thread is detailed and exhaustive and that was primary reason for me to keep it brief
Look forward to your updates too on the Aspire and lets enjoy this beauty together
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Originally Posted by landcruiser123 Good to know that changing the tyres has enhanced the handling. How is the real world ground clearance? |
Real world ground clearance is phenomenal. I have completed 1500kms and yet to hit a speed breaker. When I see a speed-breaker I still imagine iam driving a Cruze and slow down but, I needn't and keep going at good speeds as GC is wonderful and it wont hit a bump at all
Slightly stiff suspension helps too....
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Originally Posted by landcruiser123 Turbo Diesels have a torque plateau, which is a wide range over which it produces the maximum torque. That doesn't mean that the car has no torque before, it's only increasing till the peak value.Generally for Diesels without lag, you could expect it to have major farction of the maximum torque at lower RPMs. (Medium Turbo Boost) If there's a lot of Turbo lag (as in the Cruze), a minor fraction of peak torque is produced at lower RPM. (Low Turbo Boost)Your engine could be producing 70-80% of the maximum torque at 1200 RPM. |
Thank you for this explanation !!!