Supercars & Imports : Bangalore

TomRider · 23rd June 2008, 11:56

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Originally Posted by Dippy

The Jaguar XF is already in Bangalore. It got there just about a week ago.

I saw the Black XF near Garuda Mall ( -> Airport road) on Friday night.
And it has an MH plate!

raptor3624 · 23rd June 2008, 13:45

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Originally Posted by JayR

Is the LS black in colour ?

No,it was not black.It was greyish.almost dark maroon-ish in colour.Not able to recall much.
It was KA-42 registered.

straight6 · 23rd June 2008, 19:04

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Originally Posted by TomRider

I saw the Black XF near Garuda Mall ( -> Airport road) on Friday night.
And it has an MH plate!

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Originally Posted by raptor3624

No,it was not black.It was greyish.almost dark maroon-ish in colour.Not able to recall much.
It was KA-42 registered.

There must be 2 of them then.

heavy_foot · 23rd June 2008, 19:28

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Originally Posted by straight6

There must be 2 of them then.

I think you are confused. JayR was talking about the LS460 and not the Jag.

raftaar · 23rd June 2008, 22:20

yes, affinity owner has the 4545 ferrari.

ranjits ferrari was changed to UP plates in preparation for sale. he's bought the Jag for the time being, before his 599 comes in. he's also in 'talks' to get a real super-duper car! it only comes in LHD, therefore the 'talks' (its not the veyron).

orange lambo spyder owner was contemplating veyron, but not anymore (LHD prob again?).

white 2008 cayenne S and white S-line Q7 (with panoramic roof) both belong to bellary mining family. both cars have derivatives of the no. 786. advised him on the escalade but once again...guess what the prob is? LHD only!!

1Day · 23rd June 2008, 22:37

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Originally Posted by raftaar

white 2008 cayenne S and white S-line Q7 (with panoramic roof) both belong to bellary mining family. both cars have derivatives of the no. 786. advised him on the escalade but once again...guess what the prob is? LHD only!!

u know tan-man???

my friend whose family is into mining and steel also has license plates = 786 but never heard him say he wanted the escalade..

or is it someone else who has the same profession, license plate# choice and city of residence

that would be funny if there are 2 families like that..

Tuner · 23rd June 2008, 23:19

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Originally Posted by raftaar

he's also in 'talks' to get a real super-duper car! it only comes in LHD, therefore the 'talks' (its not the veyron).

So RS is eyeing the SLR!?? Manufactured in England, but I wonder why there's no right hand version

. I dont think he'll be able to get a conversion done either. Its a carbon monocoque, and it will have to be completely redesigned to get it converted.

1Day · 24th June 2008, 01:47

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Originally Posted by Tuner

So RS is eyeing the SLR!?? Manufactured in England, but I wonder why there's no right hand version

. I dont think he'll be able to get a conversion done either. Its a carbon monocoque, and it will have to be completely redesigned to get it converted.

are you sure about that? I heard something different(interms of conversion)

Immobiliare · 24th June 2008, 05:39

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Originally Posted by 1Day

are you sure about that? I heard something different(interms of conversion)

no dude the SLR has a carbon monocoque which has been designed and made by the mclaren mercedes F1 team. its almost impossible to make it a RHD. even if someone got it done which is possible only by mclaren the entire monocoque would have to be redesigned as it would compromise the entire structural integrity of it. mclaren themselves had thought about building a RHD version for the uk and australian market by later backed out.

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Originally Posted by raftaar

yes, affinity owner has the 4545 ferrari.

ranjits ferrari was changed to UP plates in preparation for sale. he's bought the Jag for the time being, before his 599 comes in. he's also in 'talks' to get a real super-duper car! it only comes in LHD, therefore the 'talks' (its not the veyron).

orange lambo spyder owner was contemplating veyron, but not anymore (LHD prob again?).

white 2008 cayenne S and white S-line Q7 (with panoramic roof) both belong to bellary mining family. both cars have derivatives of the no. 786. advised him on the escalade but once again...guess what the prob is? LHD only!!

wow!! you seem to have a lot of info on wat these guys are buying...are you a dealer or somethin?? or a friend of theirs?? and are you talkin abt the enzo?? another super car only in LHD?

manishasrani · 24th June 2008, 08:37

hey guys,
the jaguar xf was found by my friend going towards lavelle road.
cheers !!
and my guess for RS's super-duper car would be LP640

Immobiliare · 24th June 2008, 09:07

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Originally Posted by manishasrani

hey guys,
the jaguar xf was found by my friend going towards lavelle road.
cheers !!
and my guess for RS's super-duper car would be LP640

but Raftaar said that the super duper car as it has been called is supposed to be only available in LHD and so the talks for the conversion...but the LP640 is available in RHD and hes gettin a 599 too so i guess he wouldnt go for a LP also...should be an enzo! and wheres the XF?? can hardly see anything in the pic! just a wheel. hehe!

Nikhilb2008 · 24th June 2008, 09:25

It has hardly been a week and Manish is posting the car here!! Cheers!!

1Day · 24th June 2008, 09:33

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Originally Posted by Immobiliare

no dude the SLR has a carbon monocoque which has been designed and made by the mclaren mercedes F1 team. its almost impossible to make it a RHD. even if someone got it done which is possible only by mclaren the entire monocoque would have to be redesigned as it would compromise the entire structural integrity of it. mclaren themselves had thought about building a RHD version for the uk and australian market by later backed out.

wow!! you seem to have a lot of info on wat these guys are buying...are you a dealer or somethin?? or a friend of theirs?? and are you talkin abt the enzo?? another super car only in LHD?

Isnt the Enzo a carbon monocoque? and i have proved to someone it can be converted by pininfarina and not necessarily ferrari. Possibly the upclass tunners could convert, cuz if the SLR cant be converted, it would be a shame..because i would have loved to see one in india, its a perfect beast for today's indian roads..

As long as you have deep pockets, anything can be done, just like the P4/5, i am not saying the conversion would cost as much, but it couldnt be much in comparison to the cost of an Enzo or an SLR, expensive yes, but still less than 50% the cost..

Immobiliare · 24th June 2008, 10:30

Yes exactly the enzo's basic structure comprised of a carbon fibre monocoque with aluminium sandwich panels and the roof being bonded to the tub.the monocoque was very easily replaceable if not repairable.but the SLR's is much more complex.Yeah even i heard abt the pininfarina offer but it has never been done and until its done its just speculation.it will cost a lot of money but i personally know of a couple of ppl who are willing to pay top dollar for the conversion and we have asked all the top benz tuners and mclaren and have been told its not possible or too much time and money consuming and turned down.so until someone actually does it, for today its not possible.i actually heard a rumour of a tuner in uk who imported parts from germany to build a RHD version of it but failed.dont know how far its true!
cheers!

manishasrani · 24th June 2008, 10:59

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Originally Posted by Immobiliare

but Raftaar said that the super duper car as it has been called is supposed to be only available in LHD and so the talks for the conversion...but the LP640 is available in RHD and hes gettin a 599 too so i guess he wouldnt go for a LP also...should be an enzo! and wheres the XF?? can hardly see anything in the pic! just a wheel. hehe!

oops my bad.
i forgot the LHD part

@ nikhil i haven't spotted it yet.
thanks to a good friend of mine who gave me the pic

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raftaar BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 183 Thanked: 5 Times	yes, affinity owner has the 4545 ferrari. ranjits ferrari was changed to UP plates in preparation for sale. he's bought the Jag for the time being, before his 599 comes in. he's also in 'talks' to get a real super-duper car! it only comes in LHD, therefore the 'talks' (its not the veyron). orange lambo spyder owner was contemplating veyron, but not anymore (LHD prob again?). white 2008 cayenne S and white S-line Q7 (with panoramic roof) both belong to bellary mining family. both cars have derivatives of the no. 786. advised him on the escalade but once again...guess what the prob is? LHD only!! Last edited by raftaar : 23rd June 2008 at 22:24.
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manishasrani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 4,665 Thanked: 7,024 Times	hey guys, the jaguar xf was found by my friend going towards lavelle road. cheers !! and my guess for RS's super-duper car would be LP640 Attached Thumbnails Last edited by manishasrani : 24th June 2008 at 08:51.
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Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,198 Thanked: 10,163 Times	It has hardly been a week and Manish is posting the car here!! Cheers!!
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24th June 2008, 10:30	#2414
Immobiliare BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: london-bangalore Posts: 34 Thanked: 0 Times	Slr Yes exactly the enzo's basic structure comprised of a carbon fibre monocoque with aluminium sandwich panels and the roof being bonded to the tub.the monocoque was very easily replaceable if not repairable.but the SLR's is much more complex.Yeah even i heard abt the pininfarina offer but it has never been done and until its done its just speculation.it will cost a lot of money but i personally know of a couple of ppl who are willing to pay top dollar for the conversion and we have asked all the top benz tuners and mclaren and have been told its not possible or too much time and money consuming and turned down.so until someone actually does it, for today its not possible.i actually heard a rumour of a tuner in uk who imported parts from germany to build a RHD version of it but failed.dont know how far its true! cheers!
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