20,000 KM on the DICOR EX 4WD My Safari has just completed its 20K service and is back after all the retrofits. My dealer is ARAS.PVPV Motors in Madurai.
My service cost me 1600 bucks and the car came back in excellent nick. As for the retrofits, well my clutch cover assembly was changed which has made the clutch extremely light, an additional vacuum tank for the brakes was fitted right behind the right front wheel. Brakes are now much better modulated.
My Power steering pump was changed to a 118 psi system which has removed the gremlins in the system and made the steering much smoother.
The EGR modulator has been re-routed from close to the radiator, which, I believe was the reason why they used to fail earlier.
Starter motor changed to reduction gear type.
The air filter assembly has been changed which has a resonance at certain RPM's which can be irritating with the windows rolled down.
The front part of the ladder chassis has been welded at certain stress points, which have been known to fail on abused vehicles.
The gear shift rod has been changed. This has made the shift lever easily accessible and also allows us to use the ash tray while the car is in 5th gear.
The cogged belt on the power steering has been changed and I am told that this is for better grip on the pulleys.
My fuel efficiency is a very steady 8 KMPL inside the city, which is really not so bad for a 2.25 tonne 4WD vehicle. My older TCIC Safari used to manage only 6.5KMPL.
My last trip to Chennai where I was driving at about 90KMPH to 100 KMPH gave me an average of 13.5 KMPL and my drive back where I touched 150 KMPH at times gave me an average og 10.5 KMPL.
Am I happy with the DICIOR. Well I love it.
I also need to add that at 150 KMPH (indicated), the vehicle felt Rock Steady.
Will I recommend a Dicor to others?
If you can get over the size, the mileage and the fact that you have only 1500 RPM (Between 1500 RPM and 3000 RPM) to play with, go for it.
For those in Madurai, I would recommend ARAS.PVPV as a very reliable dealer. Talk to Mr. Vasu, the M.D., a very knowledgeable and customer friendly person.
Last edited by jyobeb : 14th October 2006 at 01:44.
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