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Originally Posted by optimist What is that chequered thing between the spare tyre space and the silencer? Aluminium? The last bit of pipe on the silencer seems to be in the air only |
Thats heat insulation over the exhaust. Interesting point about the unsupported pipe (wonder how much it vibrates) - though the wide angle on that photo also makes it look a little longer than it is.
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Originally Posted by optimist Don't know if it's me only but 2 trip meters are a necessity |
Hence mentioned that theres only one - for people like you
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Originally Posted by optimist Does the display continue to show date and time even when it is totally off? I guess it must be at key on / engine off position. |
I think you're correct.
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Originally Posted by optimist Is the door locking /unlocking speed sensitive |
I think it was - but i cannot 100% confirm - perhaps someone else can.
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Originally Posted by optimist Can you please explain how the wiper controls work? is that a step less adjustment of delay/speed? |
Its just like a typical adjustment, just in a different format.
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Originally Posted by optimist What are the two slots/grills below the ac controls? |
Not sure.
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Originally Posted by optimist Can the directions be switched on in whatever combination required? |
Yes they can be toggled individually.
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Originally Posted by optimist What is the material of the insulation under the hood? Is it likely to retain water? |
Its some sort of fiber mat. Quite common. Its very unlikely to get wet, but if it does, it might retain water, only to get dried out very fast with the heat of the engine bay!
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Originally Posted by optimist What is this mysterious little flap? It could have just been bigger till the bottom of the arch to prevent mud spattering. |
Mud splatter is actually an issue here (as with a lot of new cars). In just 15 kms of fairly dry driving, there was noticeable splatter on the rear bumper. I think a lot of manufacturers feel that the styling of their cars is not conducive to mud-flaps, and hence avoid them!
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Originally Posted by optimist how to rotate the wheels at intervals if the spare is a non alloy? Each time unmount & rebalance? |
No.
There is no need to rebalance if you're just switching from one side to another. Though timely re-balancing is suggested as normal.
Unmounting a tyre from a rim to switch sides is only required for directional tyres - which these are not.
Follow a 4-tyre rotation pattern.
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Originally Posted by optimist More importantly hope ford will provide an option to get a single alloy for the same. BTW any idea of the alloy PCD/J/offset specifications? |
I'm sure they will sell individual alloys - though don't expect "market" pricing. No idea w.r.t the rest.
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Originally Posted by optimist Could the left one [mirror] be adjusted to show the rear left wheel? Do the vanity mirror covers hold up while driving on rough roads? |
Yes & yes.
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Originally Posted by optimist "Surprise! A storage drawer under the passenger's seat" = WOW! |
You'll love the new WagonR, the drawer turns into a removable shopping basket.
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Originally Posted by optimist Does the rear fog lamp go off during forward gears? |
No. Its meant to stay on all the time. Idea is to increase your visibility to the cars following you.
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Originally Posted by optimist Is the throw of the single reversing light suffecient? |
I did not get to drive the car at night.
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Originally Posted by optimist Do you have a snap of what the view is from the rear view mirror? |
Nope, sorry - though i've updated my original post to be clearer.
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Originally Posted by optimist Can the passenger airbag switched off and is it occupant sensing? A deployment will mean the whole dash will need to be replaced. Not just a dash panel. |
Yes, as with all other cars, there is a switch to turn it off (probably on the LHS of the dash - visible only when the passenger door is open.)
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