The Official Car and Bike Videos Thread!

CrAzY dRiVeR · 3rd February 2007, 00:08

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Originally Posted by rjstyles69

I dont know how far is this true.. Its Zen and the speedo maxed out

YouTube - 180+ .. !! beat this..

Somehow... I find this hard to belive...

The speedo seems to move up at a constant rate... I feel the zen slows the acceleraton down after 120 kmph... But, in this video... the speedo slimbs from 120-160 almost as it did from 60-100

khanak · 3rd February 2007, 08:38

Video "HORN OK PLEASE" - flickerpix, indian, taxi, horn, mumbai - Dailymotion Share Your Videos

rjstyles69 · 3rd February 2007, 10:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

Somehow... I find this hard to belive...
The speedo seems to move up at a constant rate... I feel the zen slows the acceleraton down after 120 kmph... But, in this video... the speedo slimbs from 120-160 almost as it did from 60-100

No-one can either mate

.

Shan2nu · 3rd February 2007, 11:21

F1 vs Clk-DTM vs AMG sl55 vs C230k @ Silverstone -

YouTube - F1 vs Clk-DTM vs AMG sl55 vs C230k

The F1 makes even the DTM race car look slow. Unbeleivable performance!!!

F1 vs Porsche vs Peugeot @ Silverstone-

YouTube - F1 vs. Porsche vs. Peugeot

F1 vs Ferrari vs Fiat @ Imola -

YouTube - F1 vs Ferrari vs Fiat

F1 (doubtful) vs Lambo @ Drag Strip -

YouTube - Formula 1 VS lamborghini http://www.f1onboard.tk/

F1 vs Race Bike vs Race Boat (Fifth Gear) -

YouTube - F1 vs. Bike vs. Boat

Shan2nu

salilpawar1 · 3rd February 2007, 11:33

BBC Top Gear "tests" the CityRover a.k.a Tata Indica. I have a mixed feeling about this video. It's really funny but on the other hand I was sad to see them making India's first foray in mainstream International car market into a laughing stock.

YouTube - Top Gear Smart City Rover

Anyway, it's Rover to be blamed more for this, because pricing of this car in the UK was astronomically high considering that main strong point of the Indica was bigger car at ultra low pricing....

Steeroid · 3rd February 2007, 11:58

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Originally Posted by salilpawar1

It's really funny but on the other hand I was sad to see them making India's first foray in mainstream International car market into a laughing stock.

They're just being colonial Brits. At least India has Indian Cars and SUVs, which is a lot more than can be said of their pathetic little island.

You shouldnt take Top Gear seriously - its a sitcom and not an automotive show.

Shan2nu · 3rd February 2007, 12:47

Schumi's controversial Monaco stunt (he could have done a better job at faking it) -

YouTube - Michael Schumacher - Monaco - 2006 - quali

Shan2nu

blueraven316 · 3rd February 2007, 16:36

As far as I see its not all that bad of a test, typical of top gear and the Indica indieed is a pretty hopeless car for an enthusiast, me having first hand experience on it can say that.
Their reviews of Vauxhall Vectra was far worse than this in terms of lambasting a vehicle.
Even the indian Indica is more loaded than that Rover selling there at a ridiculous 6500 pounds without a CD player or power windows.

And yes indeed it must have been the worst car they have driven, hell it's the worst modern day car in India I have driven.
At least now with the Indica Turbo Diesel it has a little punch on the straights but I have had very very scary moments with that car on curves though I had 195/55 Michelin tyres on it. As a daily commuter and considering what the Xeta is priced at, that's a bargain in India but for Euro standards.................
The only good thing abt the Indica I feel is Cabin Space.

Adi_k · 3rd February 2007, 18:48

I had a colleague from UK (of British Origin) visting in Dec 06. I picked him up in my Xeta.

On a weekend he took a test drive on the outskirts of Pune and he was pretty impressed with the vehicle, I have alloys and good Art. leather seat covers and everything included the car costed around 4.0 lakhs.

He said if someone would sell this vehicle (alloys and all included) at the price mentioned above in the UK it would be great and many people would definitely consider it.

OK, this was my two cents worth, let us resume the Indica bashing now

blueraven316 · 4th February 2007, 15:43

The Xeta is a good buy for the money any day, except for probably its not made for serious mods and on road thrashing, but most cars in India are not made for that. Even the new Zen has joined the league of commuter vehicles.

The version on the Indica being sold in the UK did not have anything like power windows or beige color interiors or a cd player, even the dash and console was of the Old Indicas, it was as good or bad as the Indicab being sold in india, now, how on earth can such a car get a good review in UK. It wont get a good one in India itself at the price it was selling.

sinner · 5th February 2007, 04:03

My sincere apology to all the Tata India Lovers…

YouTube - Top Gear Smart City Rover

A Must see Indian Version of Top Gear..

YouTube - Goodness Gracious Me: Asian Top Gear

sidharth_j · 6th February 2007, 18:03

For all Mahindra Jeep fans...

Here are a couple of videos taken during a small trip to the hills near palghat, kerala...

Watch how the 4WD mahindra does a near 60 degree climb with 8 people on board, with absolute ease...

The video is shot from within the jeep, and gives you an idea of how steep the climb is...

Here is the link:- RapidShare: 1-Click Webhosting

Enjoy!
Please do put in your comments.

rjstyles69 · 6th February 2007, 19:59

Sidharth am pretty sure the connection will timeout because the file size is 43 megs.Have you tried loading it into youtube or google videos?

sidharth_j · 6th February 2007, 20:13

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Originally Posted by rjstyles69

Sidharth am pretty sure the connection will timeout because the file size is 43 megs.Have you tried loading it into Youtube or google videos?

Connection timing out??...thats unlikely..no such problems for me, as i have uploaded/downloaded bigger files before

Havent tried youtube yet...

rohitbagai · 6th February 2007, 21:08

Hi Sidharth,
I have uploaded the first file at

youtube

. Hope you are fine with it?
Rohit

3rd February 2007, 08:38	#347
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,867 Thanked: 370 Times View My Garage	Video "HORN OK PLEASE" - flickerpix, indian, taxi, horn, mumbai - Dailymotion Share Your Videos
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3rd February 2007, 16:36	#353
blueraven316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,109 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	As far as I see its not all that bad of a test, typical of top gear and the Indica indieed is a pretty hopeless car for an enthusiast, me having first hand experience on it can say that. Their reviews of Vauxhall Vectra was far worse than this in terms of lambasting a vehicle. Even the indian Indica is more loaded than that Rover selling there at a ridiculous 6500 pounds without a CD player or power windows. And yes indeed it must have been the worst car they have driven, hell it's the worst modern day car in India I have driven. At least now with the Indica Turbo Diesel it has a little punch on the straights but I have had very very scary moments with that car on curves though I had 195/55 Michelin tyres on it. As a daily commuter and considering what the Xeta is priced at, that's a bargain in India but for Euro standards................. The only good thing abt the Indica I feel is Cabin Space.
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3rd February 2007, 18:48	#354
Adi_k BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 147 Thanked: 45 Times	I had a colleague from UK (of British Origin) visting in Dec 06. I picked him up in my Xeta. On a weekend he took a test drive on the outskirts of Pune and he was pretty impressed with the vehicle, I have alloys and good Art. leather seat covers and everything included the car costed around 4.0 lakhs. He said if someone would sell this vehicle (alloys and all included) at the price mentioned above in the UK it would be great and many people would definitely consider it. OK, this was my two cents worth, let us resume the Indica bashing now
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4th February 2007, 15:43	#355
blueraven316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,109 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	The Xeta is a good buy for the money any day, except for probably its not made for serious mods and on road thrashing, but most cars in India are not made for that. Even the new Zen has joined the league of commuter vehicles. The version on the Indica being sold in the UK did not have anything like power windows or beige color interiors or a cd player, even the dash and console was of the Old Indicas, it was as good or bad as the Indicab being sold in india, now, how on earth can such a car get a good review in UK. It wont get a good one in India itself at the price it was selling.
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6th February 2007, 18:03	#357
sidharth_j BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney, AU Posts: 139 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	Mahindra Jeep Hill Climb - awesome! For all Mahindra Jeep fans... Here are a couple of videos taken during a small trip to the hills near palghat, kerala... Watch how the 4WD mahindra does a near 60 degree climb with 8 people on board, with absolute ease... The video is shot from within the jeep, and gives you an idea of how steep the climb is... Here is the link:- RapidShare: 1-Click Webhosting Enjoy! Please do put in your comments.
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6th February 2007, 19:59	#358
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,344 Thanked: 845 Times View My Garage	Sidharth am pretty sure the connection will timeout because the file size is 43 megs.Have you tried loading it into youtube or google videos? Last edited by rjstyles69 : 6th February 2007 at 20:02.
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