All T-BHP Scorpio Owners with Pics of their SUV

gd1418 · 25th August 2008, 13:12

I think it was explained in the thread. But in any case, the engine used to ahut down with a big shudder when switched off. That led me to check the mounts.

FYI, in all of my 32 years of driving various cars and interacting with fellow car users, I've found that engine mounts are the most neglected part while conducting repairs. People generally don't pay much attention to this.

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Originally Posted by raj_5004

why did you have to replace the engine mounts buddy? i havent heard of this problem in a scorpio and havent done it in my CRDe and TURBO. what were the problems you faced?

anupmathur · 25th August 2008, 13:25

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Originally Posted by gd1418

FYI, in all of my 32 years of driving various cars and interacting with fellow car users, I've found that engine mounts are the most neglected part while conducting repairs. People generally don't pay much attention to this.

Fully agree with this!

Once found my old Landmaster engine resting on 3 mounts!

Ksingh544 · 25th August 2008, 14:41

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Originally Posted by anupmathur

Fully agree with this!

Once found my old Landmaster engine resting on 3 mounts!

i have to agree with anup here, ive had the same problem on my Judo twice.. which leads to some massive engine vibarations.

Mohnish · 25th August 2008, 14:55

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Originally Posted by mansidea

...No. Its a Rs.300/- sticker job but that was a couple of years back. I am not sure about the cost now.

@Raj: Then how come Raj sticker chap could not get a clean finish? Raj, I think you may look at another chap for the sticker/vinyl. Mansidea Scorp looks real clean.

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Originally Posted by gd1418

...I've found that engine mounts are the most neglected part while conducting repairs. People generally don't pay much attention to this.

Agreed! Mounts make a world of a difference.

mansidea · 25th August 2008, 16:07

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Originally Posted by gd1418

I've found that engine mounts are the most neglected part while conducting repairs. People generally don't pay much attention to this.

I fully agree with you gd. I should check this during my next service.

raj_5004 · 25th August 2008, 16:09

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Originally Posted by Mohnish

@Raj: Then how come Raj sticker chap could not get a clean finish? Raj, I think you may look at another chap for the sticker/vinyl. Mansidea Scorp looks real clean.

yes, i think mansidea's scorp looks much cleaner. but i dont think its worth to remove the entire stickers and go for it aall over again!

Jammy70 · 27th August 2008, 17:01

Hi all,

New addition to the list - just picked up a 2 year old Scorpio DX CRDe. Will be adding more details and photos soon... stay tuned!

Cheers!

gd1418 · 27th August 2008, 20:52

Welcome to the madhouse, Jammy

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Originally Posted by Jammy70

Hi all,

New addition to the list - just picked up a 2 year old Scorpio DX CRDe. Will be adding more details and photos soon... stay tuned!

Cheers!

raj_5004 · 27th August 2008, 21:02

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Originally Posted by Jammy70

Hi all,

New addition to the list - just picked up a 2 year old Scorpio DX CRDe. Will be adding more details and photos soon... stay tuned!

Cheers!

congrats jammy. i am sure you will ahve fun with your vehicle! wishing you a pleasant experience. waiting for the pics mate.

Jammy70 · 28th August 2008, 10:43

@gd1418: He, he, madhouse sure it is, a useful one nevertheless :-) I have been following this thread (and the safari one too) on a daily basis since it kicked off. In fact, I used to feel a bit low on days there were no new posts - not that there were too many such days! The photos, mini discussions, etc all helped me decide on the vehicle and what to look for; cheers to all of you.

@Raj: Thanks, buddy! Give me a day or two to give an update on the vehicle, purchase decision and the photos; currently too excited to put thoughts down in an uncluttered manner here; know you will understand.

shankar.balan · 29th August 2008, 12:48

Ahoy there me old pal!
Welcome to Scorpio Country!
Well done!

Put some pics up quick!
Or land up in the evening and we'll take some attitude-ish pics!

cheers

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Originally Posted by Jammy70

Hi all,

New addition to the list - just picked up a 2 year old Scorpio DX CRDe. Will be adding more details and photos soon... stay tuned!

Cheers!

anupmathur · 29th August 2008, 13:53

Well Jammy, glad to have you here, after all your research!
I'm sure you will not be disappointed. This is one vehicle that rocks! ... this side of the 10 lakhs figure ....

Jammy70 · 30th August 2008, 12:46

Hi guys,

Here's a quick intro to my Scorpio (I am new at this, so bear with me!):

Model: Scorpio DX CRDe 2.6 (July 2006)
Colour: (Steel?) Grey
ODO: 26386 km

Accessories:

HR Alloy wheels (4)
3M Sun film
ICE: Panasonic head unit(will provide details of model later), Xplod Amp & Woofer, Boston speakers (4)
Mahindra Magicure paint protection
Fog lamps

Here are a few snaps to introduce my baby to the 'madhouse'; interior photos will be added later this weekend:

All T-BHP Scorpio Owners with Pics of their SUV-scorp_image1.jpg

All T-BHP Scorpio Owners with Pics of their SUV-scorp_image2.jpg

With Shankar Balan's Scorpio:

All T-BHP Scorpio Owners with Pics of their SUV-scorp_image3.jpg

A closer look at the alloy:

All T-BHP Scorpio Owners with Pics of their SUV-scorp_image4.jpg

@Mathurji: Yep, the research has been on for so long and it was exasperating thanks to various minor roadblocks (details of purchase decision will be posted separately in a few days). But I believe the wait was worth it as I seem to have landed a fairly good vehicle, after all. And you are right - the vehicle really rocks!

Cheers,

Roshun · 30th August 2008, 15:57

Congrats Jammy,
That's one good looking Scorp! M&M calls this colour "ivory grey" (go figure!). Probably named after the tooth of an ageing elephant.

By the way, I have the very same alloys on my Scorp, except with slightly larger hub caps to accommodate the 4wD hubs. I've posted a couple of pictures earlier in this thread.

Have a great time with the Scorp. It's very addictive.
Cheers,

shankar.balan · 30th August 2008, 18:15

'Allo Nooru Kilo

Jammy Machan

Classmates for donkeys years, neighbours now, good friends always and now brother vehicles eh??

What fun!

Lets attack all those long driving holidays now in convoy man!

Cheerscheers:

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Originally Posted by Jammy70

Hi guys,

Here's a quick intro to my Scorpio (I am new at this, so bear with me!):

Model: Scorpio DX CRDe 2.6 (July 2006)
Colour: (Steel?) Grey
ODO: 26386 km

Accessories:

HR Alloy wheels (4)
3M Sun film
ICE: Panasonic head unit(will provide details of model later), Xplod Amp & Woofer, Boston speakers (4)
Mahindra Magicure paint protection
Fog lamps

Here are a few snaps to introduce my baby to the 'madhouse'; interior photos will be added later this weekend:
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With Shankar Balan's Scorpio:
Attachment 43559

A closer look at the alloy:
Attachment 43560

@Mathurji: Yep, the research has been on for so long and it was exasperating thanks to various minor roadblocks (details of purchase decision will be posted separately in a few days). But I believe the wait was worth it as I seem to have landed a fairly good vehicle, after all. And you are right - the vehicle really rocks!

Cheers,

27th August 2008, 17:01	#547
Jammy70 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 164 Thanked: 144 Times	Hi all, New addition to the list - just picked up a 2 year old Scorpio DX CRDe. Will be adding more details and photos soon... stay tuned! Cheers!
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28th August 2008, 10:43	#550
Jammy70 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 164 Thanked: 144 Times	@gd1418: He, he, madhouse sure it is, a useful one nevertheless :-) I have been following this thread (and the safari one too) on a daily basis since it kicked off. In fact, I used to feel a bit low on days there were no new posts - not that there were too many such days! The photos, mini discussions, etc all helped me decide on the vehicle and what to look for; cheers to all of you. @Raj: Thanks, buddy! Give me a day or two to give an update on the vehicle, purchase decision and the photos; currently too excited to put thoughts down in an uncluttered manner here; know you will understand.
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29th August 2008, 13:53	#552
anupmathur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3,095 Thanked: 311 Times	Well Jammy, glad to have you here, after all your research! I'm sure you will not be disappointed. This is one vehicle that rocks! ... this side of the 10 lakhs figure ....
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30th August 2008, 12:46	#553
Jammy70 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 164 Thanked: 144 Times	Scorpio DX CRDe 2.6 (2006) Hi guys, Here's a quick intro to my Scorpio (I am new at this, so bear with me!): Model: Scorpio DX CRDe 2.6 (July 2006) Colour: (Steel?) Grey ODO: 26386 km Accessories: HR Alloy wheels (4) 3M Sun film ICE: Panasonic head unit(will provide details of model later), Xplod Amp & Woofer, Boston speakers (4) Mahindra Magicure paint protection Fog lamps Here are a few snaps to introduce my baby to the 'madhouse'; interior photos will be added later this weekend: With Shankar Balan's Scorpio: A closer look at the alloy: @Mathurji: Yep, the research has been on for so long and it was exasperating thanks to various minor roadblocks (details of purchase decision will be posted separately in a few days). But I believe the wait was worth it as I seem to have landed a fairly good vehicle, after all. And you are right - the vehicle really rocks! Cheers,
	() Thanks

30th August 2008, 15:57	#554
Roshun BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 152 Thanked: 41 Times	Congrats Jammy, That's one good looking Scorp! M&M calls this colour "ivory grey" (go figure!). Probably named after the tooth of an ageing elephant. By the way, I have the very same alloys on my Scorp, except with slightly larger hub caps to accommodate the 4wD hubs. I've posted a couple of pictures earlier in this thread. Have a great time with the Scorp. It's very addictive. Cheers,
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