The First Grand Vitara on Team-BHP

nilanjanray · 28th June 2011, 17:20

A jackfruit can damage your car badly if you are in elephant country. Pretty dangerous fruit, if you ask me. I know of multiple cars that suffered from jackfruit-induced breaking and entering...less the entering, more the breaking.

Samurai · 29th June 2011, 11:55

Why only in elephant country?

Meanwhile I want to upgrade the HU. I want an Android based double DIN HU with big bright touch screen that has Google Navigation without mobile connection. I should be able to update the map via USB time to time. Is there something like that?

smsrini · 29th June 2011, 12:38

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Originally Posted by Samurai

Why only in elephant country?

Meanwhile I want to upgrade the HU. I want an Android based double DIN HU with big bright touch screen that has Google Navigation without mobile connection. I should be able to update the map via USB time to time. Is there something like that?

the galaxy tab from Samsung seems the only possible option.. pls see the bleow link.

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vigsom · 30th June 2011, 02:17

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Originally Posted by Samurai

Even the air filter was changed, that too took one month to arrive.

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That air filter could have gone on for another 15k kms at least

nitrous · 30th June 2011, 04:11

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Originally Posted by vigsom

That air filter could have gone on for another 15k kms at least

Different philosophies basically.
I'd go with Samurai's decision. A cheap component that could be a bottleneck to the air intake of an engine could be replaced often.

vigsom · 30th June 2011, 10:08

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Originally Posted by nitrous

Different philosophies basically.
I'd go with Samurai's decision. A cheap component that could be a bottleneck to the air intake of an engine could be replaced often.

True about different philosophies - non-conventional thinking is always never accepted that easily :-)

Samurai · 1st July 2011, 21:17

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Originally Posted by vigsom

That air filter could have gone on for another 15k kms at least

I am a proactive sort of guy.

Ok, haven't taken photographs of GV in a long time. So here goes... sorry no sun these days.

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999 · 1st July 2011, 23:18

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Originally Posted by Samurai

I am a proactive sort of guy.

Ok, haven't taken photographs of GV in a long time. So here goes... sorry no sun these days.

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Nice pictures there Samurai. She does look pretty new

sudev · 4th July 2011, 11:10

GV's looking pretty but why are you looking so glum?? ;-(

Petrol price hike? 8-)
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Samurai · 4th July 2011, 11:46

I am naturally grumpy. I don't understand why everybody expects me give a plastic smile on photo. It looks very unnatural when I try to smile, so I don't bother with it anymore. I leave that for emoticons.

During this weekend drive to Bangalore, GV drifted at 60kmph on gravel in a wide curve on Shiradi ghat. It took about 2 seconds to regain control. Wonder what would have happened in a 2WD under the same circumstance.

nitrous · 14th July 2011, 03:07

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Originally Posted by Samurai

GV drifted at 60kmph on gravel in a wide curve on Shiradi ghat. It took about 2 seconds to regain control. Wonder what would have happened in a 2WD under the same circumstance.

Whoa! Oversteer? How?

Samurai · 14th July 2011, 09:20

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Originally Posted by nitrous

Whoa! Oversteer? How?

Yes, it over-steered in the curve. How? Wet gravel I guess.

GRV · 18th October 2011, 18:33

Hi
My GRV is now 52,000 kMS old with 4 tyres up for replacement. Now I want to have a tyre that gives me smooth ride in city rather than off roading / Traction

Which Tyre is recommended (Brand / Model) ?

Sudev and Samurai what would you recommend ? Will expected life of soft tyres (that gives smooth ride) is shorter than off roading tyres ?

Thanks for help
GRV

Samurai · 18th October 2011, 19:05

Are you saying your OE tyres lasted 52,000Kms? Mine lasted only 17,000kms, that's the kind of roads I have.

If you want the OE size (225/70R16), then MICHELIN Latitude Tour HP is an option. If you want to upgrade (235/70R16), then you can consider Michelin LTX A/T2, it is technically all-terrain, but more road oriented. If you upgrade, you will have to replace the spare tyre too, can't have smaller tyre in a full time 4WD vehicle. If you upgrade, you can't use the spare tyre cover either.

Yokohama Geolandar HT-S is another good choice, only available in 235 size.

Haven't heard good things about Wrangler or Dueler.

GRV · 18th October 2011, 21:02

Yes Sir

This is first replacement after 52,000 kms. Most of within NCR or long distance trip to Mountains / Jaipur (barring a couple of off roading trips under guidance of Sudev)

What are benefits of upgrade (from 225 to 235 ?).

It seems that Yokohoma Geo does not have tyre in 225 size .

Thanks for your help

GRV

28th June 2011, 17:20	#316
nilanjanray Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HR, UK, RJ, TN Posts: 1,888 Thanked: 2,946 Times View My Garage	re: The First Grand Vitara Ownership on Team-BHP [6 years & 70,000 completed] A jackfruit can damage your car badly if you are in elephant country. Pretty dangerous fruit, if you ask me. I know of multiple cars that suffered from jackfruit-induced breaking and entering...less the entering, more the breaking. Last edited by nilanjanray : 28th June 2011 at 17:24.
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Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 26,035 Thanked: 48,959 Times View My Garage	re: The First Grand Vitara Ownership on Team-BHP [6 years & 70,000 completed] Why only in elephant country? Meanwhile I want to upgrade the HU. I want an Android based double DIN HU with big bright touch screen that has Google Navigation without mobile connection. I should be able to update the map via USB time to time. Is there something like that? Last edited by Samurai : 29th June 2011 at 11:57.
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sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,865 Thanked: 3,250 Times	re: The First Grand Vitara Ownership on Team-BHP [6 years & 70,000 completed] GV's looking pretty but why are you looking so glum?? ;-( Petrol price hike? 8-) Attachment 570521 Last edited by khan_sultan : 27th March 2019 at 09:48. Reason: edited image tag for better readability
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Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 26,035 Thanked: 48,959 Times View My Garage	re: The First Grand Vitara Ownership on Team-BHP [6 years & 70,000 completed] I am naturally grumpy. I don't understand why everybody expects me give a plastic smile on photo. It looks very unnatural when I try to smile, so I don't bother with it anymore. I leave that for emoticons. During this weekend drive to Bangalore, GV drifted at 60kmph on gravel in a wide curve on Shiradi ghat. It took about 2 seconds to regain control. Wonder what would have happened in a 2WD under the same circumstance.
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18th October 2011, 18:33	#328
GRV BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 133 Thanked: 41 Times	re: The First Grand Vitara Ownership on Team-BHP [6 years & 70,000 completed] Hi My GRV is now 52,000 kMS old with 4 tyres up for replacement. Now I want to have a tyre that gives me smooth ride in city rather than off roading / Traction Which Tyre is recommended (Brand / Model) ? Sudev and Samurai what would you recommend ? Will expected life of soft tyres (that gives smooth ride) is shorter than off roading tyres ? Thanks for help GRV
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18th October 2011, 19:05	#329
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 26,035 Thanked: 48,959 Times View My Garage	re: The First Grand Vitara Ownership on Team-BHP [6 years & 70,000 completed] Are you saying your OE tyres lasted 52,000Kms? Mine lasted only 17,000kms, that's the kind of roads I have. If you want the OE size (225/70R16), then MICHELIN Latitude Tour HP is an option. If you want to upgrade (235/70R16), then you can consider Michelin LTX A/T2, it is technically all-terrain, but more road oriented. If you upgrade, you will have to replace the spare tyre too, can't have smaller tyre in a full time 4WD vehicle. If you upgrade, you can't use the spare tyre cover either. Yokohama Geolandar HT-S is another good choice, only available in 235 size. Haven't heard good things about Wrangler or Dueler.
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18th October 2011, 21:02	#330
GRV BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 133 Thanked: 41 Times	re: The First Grand Vitara Ownership on Team-BHP [6 years & 70,000 completed] Yes Sir This is first replacement after 52,000 kms. Most of within NCR or long distance trip to Mountains / Jaipur (barring a couple of off roading trips under guidance of Sudev) What are benefits of upgrade (from 225 to 235 ?). It seems that Yokohoma Geo does not have tyre in 225 size . Thanks for your help GRV
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