driftpunk Posted August 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Got a daylight pic of the Music system HU. Although it contains reflections of the polythene covers on the seat and a green reflection of the mountain dew bottle, here it is. Looks very upmarket!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_nishu Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 That really a Good looking Music system, specially its Flush fitting front panel. & do post the complete pics of your jazzed-up K10, don't Anticipate too much.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driftpunk Posted August 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 -Doctor Sahab. The registration is going to be done this coming week, probably on monday, after that i'll get the filming done and then the pics on their way!! Update - 21-August-2o10 Refilled the tank today. 700 kilometers covered. Didn't calculate the fuel efficiency (I know its performing as expected). The engine is becoming smoother and peppier day by day. The first day I felt that the AC had a lot of effect on the engine but now that thing has eased out alot and the car drives much easily. The gearbox is also easing out and the transmission/shifting is becoming better. Everyone who's gone for a geri with me has lauded the Aircon. The music system and the speakers are working great. Will post the pics of the speakers tomorrow. I asked the dealership about the first oil change, and they confirmed that it was at 10,000 km. But the checkup interval is at 1 month, 3month and 6 month and then its 10k km. The first 3 services are free of cost. Drifty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CYRUS43 Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Wow. Looks Damn good. Very nice looking HU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driftpunk Posted August 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 Got filming done finally. LLUMAR filming. 65% Opaque on all sides except on the front. Front has 30% Opaque Film. Here is the pic... -- Drifty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarabjeet Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 @ drifty , Sweet alloys u haven't registered the gaadi yet ? sorry for getting personal but why is it that people in punjab register their vehical aaram se ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durango Dude Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 Your ride looks great, must also be sounding great on the inside with the new 2 DIN Pioneer HU and matching speakers. I wish the front grille had a full chrome surround then it would looked really nice and mature. So whats playing on the Pioneer? Dhantedan from Kaminey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driftpunk Posted August 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 @sarab - Nothing like that buddy. I have got the car registered already. Its just the number plate that has not been delivered yet. Had ordered it on friday and got it today itself. Bought the car on 15th Aug. 2o1o. And its just 15 days till date. Everything done. I guess this is something much faster than any other average Indian car buyer. @DD . Thankx for the compliments!! Yes, I recieve alot of +ive comments about the Pioneer HU and the alloys, ofcourse. Filhaal, the music system is playing primarily 4 artists : -- Jay Sean -- Akon -- Yamla Jatt ( Lal Chand Yamla Jatt) -- Various punjabi... Although, my heart is always singing Dhantenaan when I'm driving the car. The car gives you a feel of power being unleashed by the engine as you approach the upper regions of the Speedo. -Driftydriftpunk2010-08-30 18:36:19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarabjeet Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 @drifty no hard feeling bro , but have seen people in punjab not registering their car for 2-3 months anyways did you try worldteck touch screens deck ? they come with intergrated bluetooth and cost around 10k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb-alto Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 @drifty Nice tints. How is efficiency ? @DD . That is less likely. But I liked the old Alto commercial song "boondo mein" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driftpunk Posted August 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 @sarab - Haha. Dont know. All I can say is that maybe people are lazy. @ sb-alto - Thankx. The Aircon efficiency has increased manifold and having this much degree of tints, it is not surprising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_nishu Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 That's a Cool looking Pocket Rocket with All Black & Silver colour theme. Haven't you thought of Blackening the B-pillars with Black Tape ! Also do post some of her Good looking dead Front, Rear & Side pics. sorry for getting personal but why is it that people in punjab register their vehical aaram se ? @sarab - Haha. Dont know. All I can say is that maybe people are lazy. More than People, The Whole System & Cops are more lazy here. Even Punjab Govt. haven't Introduced the 'At the Delivery time' Permanent Registration Issuing System yet like Delhi. Morever Some People her like Colourful Temporary Registration Stickers, While Some wait for the Turn of the Registration number of their Choices to come with T-written Temporary Registration Number Plates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singhji1977 Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 maruti has kept no solid provision for fixing number plate firmly on front bumper. The number plate is just hanging in pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb-alto Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 maruti has kept no solid provision for fixing number plate firmly on front bumper. The number plate is just hanging in pictures. It has two nice deep screws to fix it. No hanging stuff or anything. There is a cubic area also for fixing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom12richards Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Congrats on your purchase DUDE.....The car looks cool...Even i have bought a new A-Star some days back and it is performing quite well and provides a mileage of 19kmpl...I wanted to know how much mileage does alto K10 give. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driftpunk Posted September 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 -- Drifty!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanchopra Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 hey congrats on ur new machine. jus wanted to know where u have put the speakers ? Parcel tray or door? Aman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driftpunk Posted September 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 Parcel Tray!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gegonbones Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 nice pics. I'm planning on getting the k10. I'd like to know about the following issues: 1) how are the headlights for night driving? 2) braking above 100? 3) suspension i heard has been improved. how is it? 4) the front seats are horrible. Did u do any changes to increase the thigh cushioning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driftpunk Posted September 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 - gegonbones 1. Headlights are sufficient for city driving. 2. Braking above 100 is 'thik thak'. Not much convincing as I am accustomed to driving City on highways rather than Alto. But sometimes I do cross 100kmph on Alto and braking if OK. 3. Suspension is thuddy. Definitely needs improvement. 4. Front seats are fine. I have not done any thigh cushioning. No lumbar support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abhema Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 @ driftpunk, Firstly tons of congrats and wishes. Apni gaddi ko tanne vaddi changi terah se sajaya hai, soni kudi jaise lag rahi hai.( for all other members the rough translation is :- You have decorated your car very well, it is looking like an attractive girl ) On a serious note reading your thread and by your good logic I think you have made a very good choice between Alto K-10 and the A-star. Your detailed description has cleared many new confusions that crept in prospective buyers' minds after launch of Alto K-10 vis a vis A-star. Trust me there are lots of people who became confused between top end K-10 and base version of A-star. A very good thread indeed. Now I can think of only 1 drawback about Alto K-10, thats its height.I think its the only top selling car in India today which belongs to the older generation cars having the low heights ie: 800 and Zen. Hats off to Maruti, they have hit the bull's eye once again. Note from Mod: Use proper English while posting, sms lingo is not allowed on the board. BornFree2010-09-27 15:35:51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_nishu Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 Now I can think of only 1 drawback about Alto K-10' date=' thats its height.I think its the only top selling car in India today which belongs to the older generation cars having the low heights ie: 800 and Zen. [/quote'] Exactly, I was having same thing in my mind after driving My Alto LXi on a Recent Highway trip few days back.. Infact I personally like & appreciate the Cars with lower Height as they provide better stability on the Road, but Don't know while driving my Alto on a NH, got that feeling & wished if it would be having l'll bit more Height(but not like Ritz, Wagon-R, etc) & Imposing Stance. What's your take on this, Drifty, sb & other Alto Owners here !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car_freaky Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Yes, i do agree that a good height provides better visibility. At times, this thought has crossed my mind while driving Alto Lxi. But, nevertheless i feel it is not that major a problem to crib. Hence, i tend to ignore it and enjoy my drive At the end of the day, older version of Alto or Alto K-10 is worth every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driftpunk Posted September 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Yes guys! A better height is definitely symbolic of better safety. While on the go on the highways I have felt that the low position of the car is dangerous. The whole bumper of the car can easily go under the truck in front and the truck comes bang into your face. I was just standing on traffic lights and analysing the whole scenario. When you sit at the wheel, you sink in the seat which feels very comfortable but the negative side is the safety. IMO, the stance of Ritz is not very stable. Instead cars like Endeavour that have a stronger stance as the height to width ratio is lower than that in case of Ritz. Swift is another car that has a good stance, again, because of the height to width ratio being less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_nishu Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Hey drifty !! Don't take this Issue that much seriously. No doubt Alto is having relatively Lower Ride height, but Positively thinking its alot better than the Old-Zen was, which was very prone to such kinda your mentioned Incidents & Cars based on same Platform like Wagon-R/Estilos aren't even very stable above 100+ speeds & don't behaves well against Crosswinds on Highways. As 'Wishes are always Limitless' & Its not necessary that each & everyone has to be fulfilled. Its only her Ride Comfort, Driving pleasure & Interiors which makes that feel evaporate while driving, as per car freaky said. So enjoy your Altos guys.. dr_nishu2010-09-30 19:08:54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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