Thar she blows !!

SS-Traveller · 30th June 2010, 13:31

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Originally Posted by DHABHAR.BEHRAM

What you need is an included angle of almost 180 degrees (straight line) at your elbows. Then keep your hands at '10 minutes to 2" position, incline the seat backrest to provide exactly required and correct lower back support and enjoy the drive! For some inexplicable reason, in our country, many people sit wrongly and then keep on cribbing. I am sure that you will agree to my statement that "if you can't sit properly in the driver's seat, you can't drive properly".

At least say "thank you" now, OK?

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Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

Thank you, Behram-ji, for the explanation! As far as the Scorpio's seats are concerned, lower back and thigh support have been comfortable for me, especially given that I do have a lower back (L5-S1) problem.

Some day I hope to take the Thar out with your permission (and preferably with you along too

), and do a 24-hour non-stop run (you'll agree not many people can do that kind of a stint at the wheel), and maybe even include cold weather testing in the process!

And only then will I buy it, hard-top, AC and all.

The other option would be to wait till someone I know buys one, and then convince him to let me drive it for prolonged periods (like I did for the Scorpio) - but that's going to take too long...

Spitfire · 30th June 2010, 13:35

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Originally Posted by SS-Traveller

Some day I hope to take the Thar out with your permission (and preferably with you along too

), and do a 24-hour non-stop run (you'll agree not many people can do that kind of a stint at the wheel), and maybe even include cold weather testing in the process!

The Thar is not exctly for that. As far as I understand.

MileCruncher · 30th June 2010, 13:50

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Originally Posted by Spitfire

The Thar is not exctly for that. As far as I understand.

I don't agree.

Otherwise how will off-roaders from Chennai go to Delhi to attend OTR in relative comfort. Today Chennai - Mumbai takes 2.5 days. Thar will make that 1 day and make Chennai - Delhi 2 days

Spitfire · 30th June 2010, 13:55

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Originally Posted by MileCruncher

I don't agree.

To go to OTRs, fine. You will take a Thar for a PAN INDIA 24-hour trip?

We dont even know whether it will get a hardtop.

headers · 30th June 2010, 14:01

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Originally Posted by DHABHAR.BEHRAM

What you need is an included angle of almost 180 degrees (straight line) at your elbows. Then keep your hands at '10 minutes to 2" position, incline the seat backrest to provide exactly required and correct lower back support and enjoy the drive!

Super post Behram, I just love it when you reaffirm my seating postition

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Originally Posted by khan_sultan

I will HAPPILY buy the THAR as a daily drive/long drive vehicle once the time comes to change my car.

LOL, sad to loose a gypsy guy!!

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Originally Posted by SS-Traveller

The other option would be to wait till someone I know buys one, and then convince him to let me drive it for prolonged periods (like I did for the Scorpio) - but that's going to take too long...

Thats a very interesting propostion.

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Originally Posted by MileCruncher

Today Chennai - Mumbai takes 2.5 days. Thar will make that 1 day and make Chennai - Delhi 2 days

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Originally Posted by Spitfire

To go to OTRs, fine. You will take a Thar for a PAN INDIA 24-hour trip?

We dont even know whether it will get a hardtop.

SSSSSSSH. A new vehicle is coming in for that i believe!!

SPIKE ARRESTOR · 30th June 2010, 14:02

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Originally Posted by Spitfire

The Thar is not exctly for that. As far as I understand.

Any particular reason why you think so? Could you elaborate?

Spike

Blue Thunder · 30th June 2010, 14:13

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Originally Posted by headers

...SSSSSSSH. A new vehicle is coming in for that i believe!!

The Storm 4X4, right ?

I can see a new thread in the making "The Storm 4X4 blows in" !

Spitfire · 30th June 2010, 14:15

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Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR

Any particular reason why you think so? Could you elaborate?

Which one of the below would you take for a 24-hour nonstop drive in India?

MileCruncher · 30th June 2010, 14:17

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Originally Posted by Spitfire

To go to OTRs, fine. You will take a Thar for a PAN INDIA 24-hour trip?

We dont even know whether it will get a hardtop.

Let me share with you something that I learnt this time. The engine with A/C compressor is already undergoing testing in the vehicle and I'm 101% sure that the THAR will come in HT & A/C dressing.

And yes I have already started pataoing home ministry as well as save for it

.

And yes I'll do Pan - India 24 Hrs run on it

. I'll remove the rear bench and put mattress to sleep if one needs to

AWD · 30th June 2010, 14:21

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Originally Posted by DHABHAR.BEHRAM

What you need is an included angle of almost 180 degrees (straight line) at your elbows. Then keep your hands at '10 minutes to 2" position, incline the seat backrest to provide exactly required and correct lower back support and enjoy the drive! For some inexplicable reason, in our country, many people sit wrongly and then keep on cribbing. I am sure that you will agree to my statement that "if you can't sit properly in the driver's seat, you can't drive properly".

180 degrees at the elbow whilst driving is not the correct posture. Elbows are always bent to maybe 90 or more degrees to provide maximum comfort. 180 degrees is for boy racers with full blast music & in a race car.

Just to put things further into perspective, almost all Mahindra vehicles have a less than perfect/uncomfortable driving position/stance. Scorpio which is their most refined vehicle to-date has a cramped front seat & drivers knee many a times touches the front dash. Also the steering rake adjustment at the lowest setting fouls with thighs.

headers · 30th June 2010, 14:21

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Originally Posted by Spitfire

Which one of the below would you take for a 24-hour nonstop drive in India?

@Spitfire - You do have a sense of humour

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Originally Posted by MileCruncher

Let me share with you something that I learnt this time. The engine with A/C compressor is already undergoing testing in the vehicle and I'm 101% sure that the THAR will come in HT & A/C dressing.

And yes I have already started pataoing home ministry as well as save for it

.

And yes I'll do Pan - India 24 Hrs run on it

. I'll remove the rear bench and put mattress to sleep if one needs to

Anirudh, You ought to drive a 4x4 Scorp off the road and then take a decision - I dont think it is fair to compare a no frills THAR with the Mighty MUSCULAR SCORPIO for a Pan India Tour.

EDIT: I may be inclined to the THAR only if it is priced properly, else makes no sense atleast to me!

SPIKE ARRESTOR · 30th June 2010, 14:32

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Originally Posted by Spitfire

Which one of the below would you take for a 24-hour nonstop drive in India?

Simple, when compared to a 4wd Scorpio with electric shift transfer case, I will always prefer the first one considering the price at which it will come!

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Originally Posted by MileCruncher

I'll remove the rear bench and put mattress to sleep if one needs to

Spike

Spitfire · 30th June 2010, 14:37

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Originally Posted by MileCruncher

Let me share with you something that I learnt this time. The engine with A/C compressor is already undergoing testing in the vehicle and I'm 101% sure that the THAR will come in HT & A/C dressing.

Awesome. Now to wait and watchout for the price. If it goes over the XYLO 4x4 we are going to see some sibling rivalry in the market.

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Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR

Simple, when compared to a 4wd Scorpio with electric shift transfer case, I will always prefer the first one considering the price at which it will come!

What about throwing the XYLO 4x4 in the mix. Forget the ugly part.

Like Headers mentioned price is crucial factor right now.

Blue Thunder · 30th June 2010, 14:38

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Originally Posted by DHABHAR.BEHRAM

... We are doing complete recertification of seats for this purpose. That's what "slog overs" is all about....

Really commendable effort from you and your team, Sir.

. It feels good to know that such (small but important, for me) details are given due importance nowadays.

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Originally Posted by chaunfa

...Just do me one favour find a way to seat six facing the front in the Thar. ...

No offense intended, but sorry, the only way to seat six facing forward is to have 2 Thars, one behind the other. Come to think of it, you can actually seat 8 facing forward

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Backseat Driver · 30th June 2010, 14:43

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Originally Posted by headers

@Spitfire - You do have a sense of humour

Anirudh, You ought to drive a 4x4 Scorp off the road and then take a decision - I dont think it is fair to compare a no frills THAR with the Mighty MUSCULAR SCORPIO for a Pan India Tour.

EDIT: I may be inclined to the THAR only if it is priced properly, else makes no sense atleast to me!

Well, while I'm not too sure of doing a Pan India tour on the Thar, I wouldn't choose the Scorpio either. I love my Bolero and I'll stick to it!

Though I may consider a Thar for OTR purposes.