“The Blue Elephant” My Safari 4x4 Review & Mods

[vvk1987]

Update:
Sourced some genuine spares & repaired the alternator . Now everything works perfectly,even headlights are more powerful now . Rebuilding costed some ₹4500 including labour . Now next thing remain ,working 4x4 unit .
Should i start a new thread or spamming your thread is ok ?

 

[bhvm]

Update:
Sourced some genuine spares & repaired the alternator . Now everything works perfectly,even headlights are more powerful now . Rebuilding costed some ₹4500 including labour . Now next thing remain ,working 4x4 unit .
Should i start a new thread or spamming ur thread is ok ?

Thats great!
I don't mind updates here but a proper Thread will help you organize the Information and also better for readers.

 

[bhvm]

Its time again for the Elephant to Renew its Insurance.
Talked with Bajaj Alianz, the Current Provider which Gave a Quote of 15k Plus. Which is even higher than last year!
In the OCT i had someone call from Bajaj with an Offer of 12k something, the guy seems to have disappeared. I have requested a callback from senior team which they haven't done yet.
HDFC is their usual thing with Dismal IDV of 2.5L.

Another provider is Reliance with a quote of 13k, IDV of 4L and Complimentary RSA.
What do you think fellas?

Also I want to ask, what is the PUC jumble on Insurance Renewal? There is conflicting Info available everywhere.

 

[bhvm]

Out of the Blue, the Guy who called me from Bajaj in OCT called me back and Gave the Following Quote. Do reply fellas.

 

[vvk1987]

Its time again for the Elephant to Renew its Insurance.
Talked with Bajaj Alianz, the Current Provider which Gave a Quote of 15k Plus. Which is even higher than last year!
In the OCT i had someone call from Bajaj with an Offer of 12k something, the guy seems to have disappeared. I have requested a callback from senior team which they haven't done yet.
HDFC is their usual thing with Dismal IDV of 2.5L.

Another provider is Reliance with a quote of 13k, IDV of 4L and Complimentary RSA.
What do you think fellas?

Also I want to ask, what is the PUC jumble on Insurance Renewal? There is conflicting Info available everywhere.

I too renewed with Reliance General insurance. Quoted price was 12k for 3L idv . Model is safari 4x4 2009 with 50% ncb

 

[bhvm]

Got the Insurance finally renewed at 12, 207.
There is a slight mistake in Place of Registration (I assume this is the RTO applicable to you).
Have sent them a mail. Looks like everyone is busy with Diwali Holidays!

 

[vvk1987]

How to operate the headrest mounted LCD in safari ?
Head unit is kenwood , company fitted , model is safari 4x4 vx

 

[bhvm]

Ironically, I never used them and when I installed seat covers, I removed them and kept aside.
I Think you have to insert VCD in the Player. Then use Screen Buttons to turn it on.

 

[bhvm]

 

[vvk1987]

Ironically, I never used them and when I installed seat covers, I removed them and kept aside.
I Think you have to insert VCD in the Player. Then use Screen Buttons to turn it on.

Working on it .
I have another question , if i engage 4L mode the front wheels feels resisting the motion like brakes r applied . Is this how it works or something is wrong ?

 

[bhvm]

if i engage 4L mode the front wheels feels resisting the motion like brakes r applied . Is this how it works or something is wrong ?

It means that your 4x4 is actually working. Please don't use it on Paved roads. Its meant for Slush or Gravel/Sand only.

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Looks like after my Stern Complaint, the old sales guys suddenly woke up. And in 2 days I had my Corrected Policy. I just had to send them the RC scan.

 

[vvk1987]

It means that your 4x4 is actually working. Please don't use it on Paved roads. Its meant for Slush or Gravel/Sand only.

I just checked it manually by moving the pointer gear to 4L . Yet to repair the electric motor

 

[bhvm]

Brought New Tyres for the Beast. MRF Wanderers AT at 6.7k a piece (With bill)

 

[bhvm]

The Expense continues.

The Brake pedal sank to the Floor.
Thankfully it happened When the beast was parked and not in Heavy traffic.
Got a Mechanic home who tried to bleed the brakes. No Avail.

He also ended up breaking the bleeding nipple on one of the rear drums.
So now the Expense looks like new Master cylinder + Wheel cylinder + Fitting.

 

[mayankdixit]

The Expense continues.

The Brake pedal sank to the Floor.
So now the Expense looks like new Master cylinder + Wheel cylinder + Fitting.

Looks like a leak somewhere.
When was the last time brake fluid replaced( flushing + bleeding)?
Are the master cylinder and rear wheel cylinder both leaking?