[stormerider]

Originally Posted by sunit5

Hi,



I also get similar noise even inside my cabin, earlier it was not noticeable inside cabin with windows rolled up but now I can hear...true it looks like boeing taking off... Last time I got this checked, SA said it is fine and with other vehicles too.



Seems, I need to visit you sometime so, you can drive mine and give me right prespective, of course if you have some time.



Are you planning to post your Ladakh trip photos.. I am waiting.

Yes we can surely meet up and check your vehicle.
Last month was too busy on professional front (due to the long trip) and personal front (daughter's first birthday). So still have to process a few images, will upload the Ladakh thread soon.

[condor]

There have been questions, some discussions & comments about the Storme's front seats, as compared to the Dicor's. The general feeling has been may be the Dicor's seat was better. The Storme's front seat has shorter / less under-thigh support, but was said to be comfortable.

Well, today I tried some cushion on the seat, so that the seat is not more flat than it was before. And I found it much more comfortable. Operating the clutch was also better, but that could be because of my height (5'8")

Can some one please try this ?

[rajasitlhou]

I had taken delivery of my A.Black LX just about 2 weeks back from Malwa Automobiles, Delhi and on the way home from the showroom, I could hear a faint grinding noise from the gearbox so, I took it back to the showroom where they did a quick TD and said that it's normal for brand new vehicles and it should be fine by the time of the 1st service. I reluctantly agreed and left however, I took it to Delta Vehicle Support, a TASC ( as it's just next door ) and a senior tech TD'ed my vehicle and upon close inspection, he said that the clutch assembly needs to be changed as the 'grinding noise' is from the infamous CRB. I'm really shocked that a brand new vehicle has been diagnosed with a faulty clutch. I really wonder what they do in their PDI. Also, Delta said that it would be replaced under warranty ( Of course! ) however, it will take 15 days to source the part. Now all my plans to take off during the Independence Day weekend is messed up! By the way, my vehicle is a June 2014 manufactured model and that means that Tata hasn't sorted out the clutch issues in the Storme yet.

[smsrini]

Originally Posted by condor

There have been questions, some discussions & comments about the Storme's front seats, as compared to the Dicor's. The general feeling has been may be the Dicor's seat was better. The Storme's front seat has shorter / less under-thigh support, but was said to be comfortable.

Well, today I tried some cushion on the seat, so that the seat is not more flat than it was before. And I found it much more comfortable. Operating the clutch was also better, but that could be because of my height (5'8")

Can some one please try this ?

This is what I felt when I TD-ed the Storme during their road show in Bangalore. Since I drive a 2.2 Dicor, and the immediate feel was that the Storme seats are less comfortable / hard / and did not hold you well.

The other thing I felt was that the steering dia was smaller and obstructed the view of the instrument console when the seat was at the lowest position and the steering at the highest.

[stormerider]

Originally Posted by smsrini

This is what I felt when I TD-ed the Storme during their road show in Bangalore. Since I drive a 2.2 Dicor, and the immediate feel was that the Storme seats are less comfortable / hard / and did not hold you well.

The other thing I felt was that the steering dia was smaller and obstructed the view of the instrument console when the seat was at the lowest position and the steering at the highest.

There were only 2 bad points, the other being the fuel tank(55 vs 65ltrs). Though this difference in seats is felt only when you migrate from safari to storme, otherwise the seats are good, even for the longest of drives.

As for the steering, it already fouls with thighs of so many people, couldnt be bigger i guess. Also seat in lowest position and steering in highest is the only setting we can utilize, so whats the point of giving adjustable?

[ebonho]

Originally Posted by stormerider

Also seat in lowest position and steering in highest is the only setting we can utilize, so whats the point of giving adjustable?

I use both in highest. And cant see the top curve of the tacho at all.

[storme'd]

I am 5'8 and keep the seat at the lowest as well as farthest point. I also prefer to have the steering at the lowest level and I somehow love this position. Can't say the same about people inching around 6'.

[aak91]

Originally Posted by psurelia

That is correct. The 2014 model has seen the following two downgrades.

1. Music system is not a standard fitment anymore.
2. Leather seats have been replaced with fabric seats.

My Storme is from the first lot of the 2014 model. I was surprised to see the downgrades at the time of delivery.



I, in fact, liked both the downgrades because

1. The buyer now has the freedom of choosing a music system better than the below average quality stock Alpine unit.
2. I think with a decent art leather seat cover, the fabric seats look almost the same as the leather ones and keep looking better in the long run. It does not require much maintenance and the buyer always has the option of changing the seat covers when they start looking bad.

The dealer had actually compensated me with a top spec'd Sony music system with 4 speakers and a set of good quality art leather seat cover since I was not intimated of the changes before the delivery date.

Thanks. You are lucky that you got compensated. My SA already informed me so i mite not be eligible for the compensation.

My decision is also tilting towards the Storme, after being confirmed by you in the Kolkata Monsoon Meet that this huge a car can be driven in Kolkata. So thanks once again.

[Sheel]

Originally Posted by condor

There have been questions, some discussions & comments about the Storme's front seats, as compared to the Dicor's. The general feeling has been may be the Dicor's seat was better. The Storme's front seat has shorter / less under-thigh support, but was said to be comfortable.

Originally Posted by stormerider

There were only 2 bad points, the other being the fuel tank(55 vs 65ltrs). Though this difference in seats is felt only when you migrate from safari to storme, otherwise the seats are good, even for the longest of drives.

Commenting not from a driver's perspective but as a passenger. Personally, I have felt Dicor as well as Storme's seat (front specifically) to have less space/short. Say wrt an Innova. It somehow doesn't feel as comfortable as other cars, even a Scorpio. But you won't realize it in short 50-100 kms drive. This gets highlighted on a long drive when you stretch or try to change your seating position.

Interestingly, I have driven the Storme more than Dicor and have been a passenger on the Dicor more than on the Storme.

Have shared an opinion and there is nothing to contest on this

[ebonho]

Its official.

Women are spatially challenged!

What a BS start to the day. I'm getting ready for office and a hear a loud thwack!

Draw the curtains and see two women (my wife's patients) near a red hatchback looking at the back of my Storme.

Heart in my mouth I go out into my compound to check. The women meanwhile have gotten into their car and are driving out of my gate.

I hail them loudly and ask them to stop. Another patient near the gate also asks them to stop.

The woman has backed her car into the rear bumper of my Storme. The bumber has shifted from its position. The adhesive beading has come off. No scratches or dents I can make out on preliminary investigation. The rectangular fog light is agin broken off.

I ask the women how she can so blithely drive away after hitting someone's vehicle? She says "I'll pay for it. I was going to tell Dr. (my wife)"

Talk about classless people .........

I am so livid right now I drove like a maniac to office in a red mist!

[lazybrain]

I had a query to all storme owners and especially those who have availed Gold AMC with extended warranty from TML:

My storme has almost completed 4000 kms now and next week will be driving to shirdi from Bangalore which means i will be munching around 2000 kms during the entire drive. As per the manual my 2nd service is due when i complete 4500 - 5000 kms on the ODO. Now 2 scenarios i want to explain:

Scenario 1: Giving my storme for second service at 4000 kms itself.

Scenario 2: Coming back from Shirdi and giving my storme for second service.

IMO Scenario 2 is definitely not recommended since by the time i come back from Shirdi my ODO will be well past 6000 kms and this will Void my AMC.

Now for scenario 1 if i give my storme for 2nd service at 4000 kms itself will it not affect my AMC and extended warranty? Will TASC accept my vehicle for 2nd service when i am almost 500 kms away from my 2nd service as per manual?

Please advice guys!

[stormerider]

Originally Posted by lazybrain

I had a query to all storme owners and especially those who have availed Gold AMC with extended warranty from TML:

My storme has almost completed 4000 kms now and next week will be driving to shirdi from Bangalore which means i will be munching around 2000 kms during the entire drive. As per the manual my 2nd service is due when i complete 4500 - 5000 kms on the ODO. Now 2 scenarios i want to explain:

Scenario 1: Giving my storme for second service at 4000 kms itself.

Scenario 2: Coming back from Shirdi and giving my storme for second service.

IMO Scenario 2 is definitely not recommended since by the time i come back from Shirdi my ODO will be well past 6000 kms and this will Void my AMC.

Now for scenario 1 if i give my storme for 2nd service at 4000 kms itself will it not affect my AMC and extended warranty? Will TASC accept my vehicle for 2nd service when i am almost 500 kms away from my 2nd service as per manual?

Please advice guys!

Give it prior to your trip. An early service is not a problem. Do not miss a schedule service. As it is this is a general checkup, if I remember correctly as the service intervals are of 15k kms.

[condor]

@lazybrain,
Stormerider is correct. The 5k service is a general check up. Oil change is at 15k.

Give it for servicing before you go. TASS will accept it for servicing even at 3k, if you wanted to.

For the 15k service, please give it before 14.5k.

[sunit5]

Originally Posted by rajasitlhou

I had taken delivery of my A.Black LX just about 2 weeks back from Malwa Automobiles, Delhi and on the way home from the showroom, I could hear a faint grinding noise from the gearbox so, I took it back to the showroom where they did a quick TD and said that it's normal for brand new vehicles and it should be fine by the time of the 1st service. I reluctantly agreed and left however, I took it to Delta Vehicle Support, a TASC ( as it's just next door ) and a senior tech TD'ed my vehicle and upon close inspection, he said that the clutch assembly needs to be changed as the 'grinding noise' is from the infamous CRB. I'm really shocked that a brand new vehicle has been diagnosed with a faulty clutch. I really wonder what they do in their PDI. Also, Delta said that it would be replaced under warranty ( Of course! ) however, it will take 15 days to source the part. Now all my plans to take off during the Independence Day weekend is messed up! By the way, my vehicle is a June 2014 manufactured model and that means that Tata hasn't sorted out the clutch issues in the Storme yet.

Hi Raja,

Welcome to Storme !!! There are few issues however sheer pleasure of driving it when all is fixed can't be explained. You can try another ASC where part is available.

Hope you remember me from RBS...

[psurelia]

Originally Posted by aak91

Thanks. You are lucky that you got compensated. My SA already informed me so i mite not be eligible for the compensation.

My decision is also tilting towards the Storme, after being confirmed by you in the Kolkata Monsoon Meet that this huge a car can be driven in Kolkata. So thanks once again.

Don't feel sorry about the downgrades. Once you start driving it, I am sure they won't matter much because the driving pleasure and ride comfort is so great.

BTW, if you want, we can meet up some time and experience it hands on.