Took SX4 delivery successfully and known issues/do's & don't

Shankyz · 6th June 2007, 13:08

@amitbjha:

Are you facing any AC issues yourself ? these days its very hot in delhi so you should feel yourself if the AC is not cooling, if yes, get it checked at the dealer workshop if it's cooling ok, no need to panic and enjoy your new buy :-)

Do share your experience for others to benefit from....

sathya_nars · 6th June 2007, 13:28

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Originally Posted by amitbjha

As every body is saying that Sx4 Ac has some problem.
I talked to Greater Noida Rohan Motors and they don't have any clue.
Can anybody me any place in Noida where i can get it rectified.

I suggest, you should go to your dealer to get it rectified, others won't know it (and if they touch, warrenty may be void).

BTW, look at my posts in Page 8. I too had same problems with AC and after 1st service it is lot better now.

rajivc666 · 6th June 2007, 22:20

Believe me the photos are nothing compared to what she looks in real life.

[img=http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/2291/06062007145yr9.th.jpg]

GeekSrik · 7th June 2007, 10:13

cool pics, but somehow i m still not convinced to go for white rajiv. i think you must install dark tints. it ll be looking good. and by the way the sx4 is a he, not a she, remember ?? - man amongst cars!

sathya_nars · 7th June 2007, 13:59

SX4 is good in any color

. Cool pix!!
I didn't choose white becaz it will look like cabs, also easy to catch dusts.
Looks like you should be washing it 2-3 times a week.

I agree with Geek, it is HE not she, still people refer as she.

1000w · 7th June 2007, 15:20

Here are a few pics of my SX4.

sids911 · 7th June 2007, 18:11

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Originally Posted by 1000w

Here are a few pics of my SX4.

Nice Sub!!

Please share the install information with us. Hows the sound now?

vkochar · 7th June 2007, 18:13

Hey 1000w - this is neat... so u have already plonked in a subw JBL - lol

... good, hows the audio mate ? This was one problem of SX4, they said ICE is not that great, BTW - have you kept the OE ICE or changed it ?

rajivc666 · 7th June 2007, 18:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeekSrik

cool pics, but somehow i m still not convinced to go for white rajiv. i think you must install dark tints. it ll be looking good. and by the way the sx4 is a he, not a she, remember ?? - man amongst cars!

Geek no Geek you are making a big mistake

. Ok i tried my best. as sathya says SX4 is good in any colour and i checked definitely a she.

1000w · 7th June 2007, 20:07

Well the stock ICE is average, not "loaded" with features as a pioneer, alpine, sony or the rest of the lot. The audio is not that bad as is being spoken about. The stock speakers are very well mounted and even when driven at high vols they dont distort or you dont hear plastic rattle! Apart from this the bass is ok, mids are pretty decent and highs are average. I feel the magnet on the stock spkrs to be the size of a peanut

. I also managed to connect a mp3 player through the from AUX and it sounded OK.
My bet is changing the stock speakers should do a world of good to the sound quality. Thats my next step to put some decent coaxs or comps for the rear, will leave the fronts as they are (they do have a functional tweeters, not sure if they spkrs are coaxs or comps though!)
As far as the SUB goes its JBL CS series, was not keen on the Bass tube which is almost 1.5K cheaper. The AMP is a monoblock (500WRMS in 2ohms and 1000W peak, CEA certified), but the sub is 4ohm so the output is around 300WRMS which is decent for this car. The bass is tight, doesnt boom. I listen to Rock, Metal and anything with decent guitar in it!and most of 70s and 80s stuff. Not a fan of reggae or hip hop so this is just abt right.
I did play some trance and house music and believe me it rocked!!!
Got the sub from store on Lavelle road (adjacent to coffee day)
Overall my rating for Stock ICE,
Looks 6/10 (but i kinda like it with the minimalistic arrpoach, gives you time to enjoy the music rather than explore tonnes of options/buttons available!)
Functionality 5/10 (again has everything you need to enjoy music, doesnt allow you to reverse the sub settings, adjust delays, parametric equalizers, auto sound level controls, blah, blah..)
Sound Lows 5/10 (now i can say 10/10 with the addition of SUB!)
Mids 8/10
Highs 6/10
I had a pioneer 7850 in my baleno with JBL rear and pioneer fronts and the set had every possible setting in the world, but then how often you need to adjust it, never!
Overall my recommendation is, if you can live with the basic display that the stock ICE provides, change the speakers (both the fronts and rears) and add a decent sub. I am pretty sure the sound quality will be the league of some of the most sought after ones!
-Manish

GeekSrik · 7th June 2007, 20:13

1000w, you have not mentioned the cost stuff of the amp/sub?? can you give more details?

1000w · 7th June 2007, 20:53

sorry for the dual post. My system was idle for some time and it got saved automatically.
The amp I got from US for 99USD and sub, with install using scosch cables cost me 9K
-Manish

sids911 · 7th June 2007, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1000w

Functionality 5/10 (again has everything you need to enjoy music, doesnt allow you to reverse the sub settings, adjust delays, parametric equalizers, auto sound level controls, blah, blah..)

Manish, The stock ICE doesnt have basic equalizers either???

sathya_nars · 7th June 2007, 21:43

Wow!! stunning red SX4, looks tooo good - enjoy it!

I hope you have valid number, but didn't want to show to public forum hence scrapped it

.

I am planning to continue with provided ICE setup and let me see how I feel it to get more stuffs. Also, my budget is bit tight now.

1000w · 8th June 2007, 09:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by sids911

Manish, The stock ICE doesnt have basic equalizers either???

Nope the only controls it has are Bass, Treble, Fade and Balance. But again if your music is purely mp3s you can always control the equaliser from the mp3 player

The rear has a full range preout, CD changer connector and I believe a socket where you can connect a bluetooth or ipod interface (not sure about this, would require validation)

6th June 2007, 13:08	#151
Shankyz BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 200 Thanked: 2 Times	@amitbjha: Are you facing any AC issues yourself ? these days its very hot in delhi so you should feel yourself if the AC is not cooling, if yes, get it checked at the dealer workshop if it's cooling ok, no need to panic and enjoy your new buy :-) Do share your experience for others to benefit from....
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6th June 2007, 22:20	#153
rajivc666 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: cochin Posts: 28 Thanked: Once	Believe me the photos are nothing compared to what she looks in real life. [img=http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/2291/06062007145yr9.th.jpg] Last edited by aah78 : 7th June 2007 at 02:13. Reason: merged picture posts
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7th June 2007, 10:13	#154
GeekSrik Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,281 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	cool pics, but somehow i m still not convinced to go for white rajiv. i think you must install dark tints. it ll be looking good. and by the way the sx4 is a he, not a she, remember ?? - man amongst cars!
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7th June 2007, 13:59	#155
sathya_nars BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 642 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	SX4 is good in any color . Cool pix!! I didn't choose white becaz it will look like cabs, also easy to catch dusts. Looks like you should be washing it 2-3 times a week. I agree with Geek, it is HE not she, still people refer as she.
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7th June 2007, 15:20	#156
1000w Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 18 Thanked: 0 Times	Here are a few pics of my SX4.
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7th June 2007, 18:13	#158
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,156 Thanked: 894 Times View My Garage	Hey 1000w - this is neat... so u have already plonked in a subw JBL - lol ... good, hows the audio mate ? This was one problem of SX4, they said ICE is not that great, BTW - have you kept the OE ICE or changed it ?
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7th June 2007, 20:07	#160
1000w Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 18 Thanked: 0 Times	Well the stock ICE is average, not "loaded" with features as a pioneer, alpine, sony or the rest of the lot. The audio is not that bad as is being spoken about. The stock speakers are very well mounted and even when driven at high vols they dont distort or you dont hear plastic rattle! Apart from this the bass is ok, mids are pretty decent and highs are average. I feel the magnet on the stock spkrs to be the size of a peanut . I also managed to connect a mp3 player through the from AUX and it sounded OK. My bet is changing the stock speakers should do a world of good to the sound quality. Thats my next step to put some decent coaxs or comps for the rear, will leave the fronts as they are (they do have a functional tweeters, not sure if they spkrs are coaxs or comps though!) As far as the SUB goes its JBL CS series, was not keen on the Bass tube which is almost 1.5K cheaper. The AMP is a monoblock (500WRMS in 2ohms and 1000W peak, CEA certified), but the sub is 4ohm so the output is around 300WRMS which is decent for this car. The bass is tight, doesnt boom. I listen to Rock, Metal and anything with decent guitar in it!and most of 70s and 80s stuff. Not a fan of reggae or hip hop so this is just abt right. I did play some trance and house music and believe me it rocked!!! Got the sub from store on Lavelle road (adjacent to coffee day) Overall my rating for Stock ICE, Looks 6/10 (but i kinda like it with the minimalistic arrpoach, gives you time to enjoy the music rather than explore tonnes of options/buttons available!) Functionality 5/10 (again has everything you need to enjoy music, doesnt allow you to reverse the sub settings, adjust delays, parametric equalizers, auto sound level controls, blah, blah..) Sound Lows 5/10 (now i can say 10/10 with the addition of SUB!) Mids 8/10 Highs 6/10 I had a pioneer 7850 in my baleno with JBL rear and pioneer fronts and the set had every possible setting in the world, but then how often you need to adjust it, never! Overall my recommendation is, if you can live with the basic display that the stock ICE provides, change the speakers (both the fronts and rears) and add a decent sub. I am pretty sure the sound quality will be the league of some of the most sought after ones! -Manish
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7th June 2007, 20:13	#161
GeekSrik Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,281 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	1000w, you have not mentioned the cost stuff of the amp/sub?? can you give more details?
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7th June 2007, 20:53	#162
1000w Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 18 Thanked: 0 Times	sorry for the dual post. My system was idle for some time and it got saved automatically. The amp I got from US for 99USD and sub, with install using scosch cables cost me 9K -Manish
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7th June 2007, 21:43	#164
sathya_nars BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 642 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	Wow!! stunning red SX4, looks tooo good - enjoy it! I hope you have valid number, but didn't want to show to public forum hence scrapped it . I am planning to continue with provided ICE setup and let me see how I feel it to get more stuffs. Also, my budget is bit tight now.
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