All T-BHP Scorpio Owners with Pics of their SUV

Mohnish · 6th August 2008, 21:35

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Originally Posted by anupmathur

...black pillared things, I assumed it was something only the makers could do!...a black pillared Innova parked right next to me and I could see some of the 'black pillar' coming un-stuck!!...That's when I started checking them all out and realized it's all done with a wee bit of vinyl!

Thats what I thought would happen with the stuck on vinly thing and went for paint myself...

@Raj: Reconsider your vinyl idea.

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Originally Posted by drive_factor

...Pic of my 2005 CRDE SLX...but never a word of protest from the Scorpio !

Excellent picture!

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Originally Posted by mansidea

Anup, my contributions & for the interval you requested. Posting only the pics of the Scorpio to do justice to the title of the thread...

Mind blowing pics and places Mansidea. I am glad my Scorp has been inspired by yours

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Originally Posted by anupmathur

Here is a small dose for today.
These pics are from the recent trip to our favourite haunt - Kasol, Parvati valley.

Anup, as usual its a pleasure going through your pics!

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Originally Posted by supremeBaleno

Ha, you are not alone in wondering how mansidea's Scorpio looks so much better than any other Scorpio you see on the road.

I have never felt that a Scorpio scores in the looks department, especially with the blandest/boring rear in the business, but the moment you set eyes on his Scorpio (in flesh or in pics), you start admiring the looks.

If it was just the pics, I would think he does some black magic with his camera while shooting his Scorpio.

But I have seen his Scorpio in the flesh/metal and man it looks cool.

So I wasn't wrong in my inspiration being mansidea's Scorp

anupmathur · 7th August 2008, 09:58

Right, then, in deference to the opinion expressed by condor, we shall call a moratorium on posting pics of places visited in our cars.

mansidea · 7th August 2008, 11:18

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Originally Posted by condor

@mansidea, Beautiful !
Btw, when's you next getaway to your fav hideout ?

Thanks condor. September - during onam. let me know if you would like to join. We can plan a trek with a german guide.
To be precise - A German Shepherd.

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Originally Posted by supremeBaleno

Ha, you are not alone in wondering how mansidea's Scorpio looks so much better than any other Scorpio you see on the road.

I have never felt that a Scorpio scores in the looks department, especially with the blandest/boring rear in the business, but the moment you set eyes on his Scorpio (in flesh or in pics), you start admiring the looks.

If it was just the pics, I would think he does some black magic with his camera while shooting his Scorpio.

But I have seen his Scorpio in the flesh/metal and man it looks cool.

Boss, Too much. thanks.

The trick in photo is to hide its ugliest rear.
Are you coming to goa?

@Mohnish: Thanks.

supremeBaleno · 7th August 2008, 11:49

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Originally Posted by mansidea

The trick in photo is to hide its ugliest rear.

Well, hiding the ugly behind is just one part of the job. As I see it, what makes your Scorpio stand out is the body color, the contrast of the window sun-film with body color, the nice wheels and last but not the least the effort you take to keep it looking so clean always.

And in the snaps, what helps is the extra effort you take to snap the Scorpio in nice locations and to have the SUV posing amidst awesome greenery, whose beauty rubs onto the Scorpio also.

OT:

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Originally Posted by mansidea

Are you coming to goa?

Would have loved to do Goa during the long weekend. But had made some other plans long before. So..

condor · 7th August 2008, 11:53

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mansidea

: September - during onam. let me know if you would like to join. We can plan a trek with a german guide.
To be precise - A German Shepherd.

Would love it. Pls keep me in the loop.

@Anupji, thank you.

anupmathur · 7th August 2008, 12:44

This one really is up-to-date!

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Roshun · 7th August 2008, 15:06

Saw this thread rather late. Here are a couple of pics of my April 2006, 4WD Scorp, that I've nicknamed Desert Fox.

mansidea · 7th August 2008, 17:22

Roshun, Welcome to tbhp & Scorpio gang.

So now we have 2 4WDs in the forum. Why dont you two guys share your ownership experience or Pros & Cons of a 4WD.

anupmathur · 7th August 2008, 20:38

Welcome, Roshun!
What a beautiful backside!! Oh... that doesn't sound quite right!

I mean the Scorpio!!

Is that tacho made for the Scorpio? Seems to redline just a wee bit over 4K. My Scorpio tacho has no redline!!

raj_5004 · 8th August 2008, 09:05

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Originally Posted by anupmathur

Welcome, Roshun!
What a beautiful backside!! Oh... that doesn't sound quite right!

I mean the Scorpio!!

Is that tacho made for the Scorpio? Seems to redline just a wee bit over 4K. My Scorpio tacho has no redline!!

i dint understand which tacho are you talking about?

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Originally Posted by Mohnish

Thats what I thought would happen with the stuck on vinly thing and went for paint myself...

@Raj: Reconsider your vinyl idea.

the peeling off does not happen in all cars mate. as i said, many manufacturers provide vinyls and not paint. also, i want a matt black finish to the pillars, hence opting for the vinyl.

anupmathur · 8th August 2008, 09:26

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Originally Posted by raj_5004

i dint understand which tacho are you talking about?

LOL, the tacho in his avatar! Seems to redline at 4200 rpm. Surely not for a petrol engine!

Mohnish · 8th August 2008, 10:44

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Originally Posted by raj_5004

i...the peeling off does not happen in all cars mate. as i said, many manufacturers provide vinyls and not paint. also, i want a matt black finish to the pillars, hence opting for the vinyl.

After you get it done, do post and keep us informed(where you did it etc.)...I may put the vinyl over the paint which I have already done. Incidentally, was chatting with some accessories chaps at Lokhandwala yesterday and they also adviced me against the vinyl saying it peels, though I saw a vinyl job done on a car (can't remember which!) and it looked great (honestly better/cleaner than my paint thing).

anupmathur · 8th August 2008, 11:52

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Originally Posted by mansidea

Why dont you two guys share your ownership experience or Pros & Cons of a 4WD.

Con of a 4WD?

mansidea, I cannot think of even one! There might be some differences in the ride quality because of the different suspension setup, but it really is not of much concern to those who opt for the 4X4 variant.
Can you think of some negatives?

raj_5004 · 8th August 2008, 12:04

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Originally Posted by anupmathur

Con of a 4WD?

mansidea, I cannot think of even one! There might be some differences in the ride quality because of the different suspension setup, but it really is not of much concern to those who opt for the 4X4 variant.
Can you think of some negatives?

maybe the extra weight translates into negligible loss in FE...

or the extra initial cost...
none of the cons are worthy to be mentioned!

anupmathur · 8th August 2008, 14:28

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Originally Posted by raj_5004

maybe the extra weight translates into negligible loss in FE...

or the extra initial cost...
none of the cons are worthy to be mentioned!

Raj, despite your young age, you do amaze me at times!

7th August 2008, 09:58	#392
anupmathur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3,095 Thanked: 311 Times	Right, then, in deference to the opinion expressed by condor, we shall call a moratorium on posting pics of places visited in our cars.
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7th August 2008, 12:44	#396
anupmathur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3,095 Thanked: 311 Times	This one really is up-to-date!
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7th August 2008, 15:06	#397
Roshun BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 152 Thanked: 41 Times	Saw this thread rather late. Here are a couple of pics of my April 2006, 4WD Scorp, that I've nicknamed Desert Fox. Attached Thumbnails
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7th August 2008, 17:22	#398
mansidea BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 238 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	Roshun, Welcome to tbhp & Scorpio gang. So now we have 2 4WDs in the forum. Why dont you two guys share your ownership experience or Pros & Cons of a 4WD.
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7th August 2008, 20:38	#399
anupmathur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3,095 Thanked: 311 Times	Welcome, Roshun! What a beautiful backside!! Oh... that doesn't sound quite right! I mean the Scorpio!! Is that tacho made for the Scorpio? Seems to redline just a wee bit over 4K. My Scorpio tacho has no redline!!
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