Chevrolet Spark (Velvet Sparky): 20,000+ Kms Review


Thread Starter #16
sethumurugan

sethumurugan

V10
#16
Joined
Feb 8, 2011
Messages
3,863
Likes
1,169
Location
Chennai
Re: Velvet Sparky - Review after 10k on ODO.

Akash said:
Sethu sir,

Let me congratulate you for this wonderful ownership report which felt like reading emotions of a petrolhead.

I usually avoid myself from commenting on personal stuff of members, but the below words touched my heart.
Click to expand...
Let me tell you that "You are a winner already". I am sure your parents must be proud of you and your noble wish.

Thank you. Yes I know I have blessings of my Father and Mother.

Akash said:
Excellent review sir. I had been reading it each time you updated it. Undoubtedly, this is the finest ownership report i have ever read.
Click to expand...
Now I know how it got more than 20 views even when it was in TIP[;)]
 
#17
Varun560061

Varun560061

V10
#17
Joined
May 1, 2011
Messages
3,594
Likes
761
Location
Bangalore
Re: Velvet Sparky - Review after 10k on ODO.

Wow , Sethu sir finally your Ownership review is up !!

Nice write up. Waiting for some big mods more than led's ! (You know why I am saying this) [lol]
 
Last edited:
#18
AppU

AppU

V10
#18
Joined
May 21, 2011
Messages
3,077
Likes
1,927
Location
Vellore/Chennai
Re: Velvet Sparky - Review after 10k on ODO.

Sethu Sir,

Finally Sparky review is here[clap]Happy to see it.

Hope to see your Sparky on every upcoming TAI meet [;)]

Is there any improvement in FE?
 
Thread Starter #19
sethumurugan

sethumurugan

V10
#19
Joined
Feb 8, 2011
Messages
3,863
Likes
1,169
Location
Chennai
Re: Velvet Sparky - Review after 10k on ODO.

Varun560061 said:
Wow , Sethu sir finally your Ownership review is up !!

Nice write up. Waiting for some big mods more than led's ! (You know why I am saying this) [lol]
Click to expand...
Thank you. I will as much as possible when time petmits Varun. Thanks for liking my review.

AppU said:
Sethu Sir,

Finally Sparky review is here[clap]Happy to see it.

Hope to see your Sparky on every upcoming TAI meet [;)]

Is there any improvement in FE?
Click to expand...
Yes. We will try to have more meets.

No improvement in FE Appu. Really worries me a lot. Today again petrol price hiked up b Rs.1.40 /-
 
Thread Starter #21
sethumurugan

sethumurugan

V10
#21
Joined
Feb 8, 2011
Messages
3,863
Likes
1,169
Location
Chennai
Re: Velvet Sparky - Review after 10k on ODO.

Guys, Just went thru threads about ECE.

Now my question is do i need to do something in that angle for my sparky to get good FE?

Can I go and ask ASS guys to remap it?
 
#22
Lucas

Lucas

V6
#22
Joined
Sep 29, 2011
Messages
198
Likes
27
Location
ghy
Re: Velvet Sparky - Review after 10k on ODO.

Excellent review. The FE you have mentioned is really low. You should go for a ECU remap. Please get a wheel alignment check done. I think the service guys didn't check the alignment wile rotating the tyres. From my previous experiences I'd suggest to do Tyre rotation and alignment check together to be in safe side.
 
#23
mukeshus

mukeshus

V10
#23
Joined
Feb 15, 2010
Messages
4,700
Likes
523
Location
Bengaluru
Re: Velvet Sparky - Review after 10k on ODO.

Hi Sethu sir that was an exhaustive report and excellent narration.

Really liked the way you have written the report.

I have read the every line in this report, because you have formatted it neatly in that way.[thumbswink]

Wish you miles of safe and happy motoring.
 
Last edited:
Thread Starter #24
sethumurugan

sethumurugan

V10
#24
Joined
Feb 8, 2011
Messages
3,863
Likes
1,169
Location
Chennai
Re: Velvet Sparky - Review after 10k on ODO.

Lucas said:
Excellent review. The FE you have mentioned is really low. You should go for a ECU remap. Please get a wheel alignment check done. I think the service guys didn't check the alignment wile rotating the tyres. From my previous experiences I'd suggest to do Tyre rotation and alignment check together to be in safe side.
Click to expand...
Thank yuu friend. Yes I will ask for ECU remap. But can some one explain how it is done and also pls make sure to point out about any side/after effects.

Regarding Tyre rotation, I did in oct - 2012 after 9k [the manual says for every 5k there should be tyre rotation]. But after that I had to go to madurai [nearly 1200 KM total] and on the way back I felt a wobbling. after reaching chennai, couple of days later I checked with ASS and found that the tyre was worned [Do not now how to put this] and I was able to see the mettal inside the tyre. After changing with spare wheel wobling was gone. But now need to check the tyre again.

ASS guys told me there is a bend in the rim but a local tyre shop guy is saying no problem with rim.

Totally confused.

Regarding wheel alignment can i go with local tyre shop or only with ASS. If i go with local tyre shop I can make sure he is doing.

mukeshus said:
Hi Sethu sir that was an exhaustive report and excellent narration.

Really liked the way you have written the report.

I have read the every line in this report, because you have formatted it neatly in that way.[thumbswink]

Wish you miles of safe and happy motoring.
Click to expand...
Thank you Mukesh.
 
#25
Lucas

Lucas

V6
#25
Joined
Sep 29, 2011
Messages
198
Likes
27
Location
ghy
Re: Velvet Sparky - Review after 10k on ODO.

sethumurugan said:
Thank yuu friend. Yes I will ask for ECU remap. But can some one explain how it is done and also pls make sure to point out about any side/after effects.

Regarding Tyre rotation, I did in oct - 2012 after 9k [the manual says for every 5k there should be tyre rotation]. But after that I had to go to madurai [nearly 1200 KM total] and on the way back I felt a wobbling. after reaching chennai, couple of days later I checked with ASS and found that the tyre was worned [Do not now how to put this] and I was able to see the mettal inside the tyre. After changing with spare wheel wobling was gone. But now need to check the tyre again.

ASS guys told me there is a bend in the rim but a local tyre shop guy is saying no problem with rim.

Totally confused.

Regarding wheel alignment can i go with local tyre shop or only with ASS. If i go with local tyre shop I can make sure he is doing.
Click to expand...
ECU remapping is nothing but reprogramming of the ECU.

The rim has to be bent severely to cause wobble and that much tread wear. Get wheel balancing and alignment check done outside. Check the rims for any distortion. I think it is an alignment issue.
 
#26
S

Sam Dinkar

V10
#26
Joined
Dec 15, 2011
Messages
2,546
Likes
1,315
Location
M.P.
Re: Velvet Sparky - Review after 10k on ODO.

Iron Rock said:
Sethu sir this is for me the best ownership review on the forum. Written with a pure solid heart of 24 Carat Gold!

I am really touched, this is not just a review of a car, but tells me a lot lot more.
I get a tremendous sense of human spirit, endeavours, humility and sheer positive energy.

One thing specifically I would like to add is your dad is still watching you and is extremely proud of you - keep up the good work mate, the 800 and sparky are just the beginning.

I am hooked up to this thread, hope you update it regularly, also its my humble wish to meet you someday when i am down south, it will be a great honour - Sorry i am acting up like a fan but i really am.

A big salute sir!
Click to expand...

Can't be put any better.

@sethumurugan: Let me pull your cheeks and say "cho chweeeeeet review".

You are a good man. God bless you.
 
#27
RPM2500

RPM2500

V6
#27
Joined
Aug 18, 2011
Messages
486
Likes
40
Location
Bangalore
Re: Velvet Sparky - Review after 10k on ODO.

Sethu ji thats a wonderful writeup ! Enjoyed reading it

Subscribed to your thread now [:)]
 
Thread Starter #28
sethumurugan

sethumurugan

V10
#28
Joined
Feb 8, 2011
Messages
3,863
Likes
1,169
Location
Chennai
Re: Velvet Sparky - Review after 10k on ODO.

Sam Dinkar said:
Can't be put any better.

@sethumurugan: Let me pull your cheeks and say "cho chweeeeeet review".

You are a good man. God bless you.
Click to expand...
Sam that so nice.. did n'y expected such an appreciation.. pls careful while pulling my cheeks.

RPM2500 said:
Sethu ji thats a wonderful writeup ! Enjoyed reading it

Subscribed to your thread now [:)]
Click to expand...
Thank you friend.
 
#29
ERTIGA_ZMR

ERTIGA_ZMR

V10
#29
Joined
Apr 20, 2012
Messages
1,024
Likes
247
Location
Bangalore
Re: Velvet Sparky - Review after 10k on ODO.

Very heart touching and an honest review, please accept my salute. Your Father must be feeling very proud and I believe your kids will also follow your legacy. Being a nice human being is the bigger achievement.

Coming to Spark, my father too has Spark and he purchased on the day on Indian Winning WC. I do not have much experience on Spark except one or two long drive that too driven by driver. I was really surprised by the space and comfort in the car.This time when I will go home, I would like to drive the beauty.
 
Thread Starter #30
sethumurugan

sethumurugan

V10
#30
Joined
Feb 8, 2011
Messages
3,863
Likes
1,169
Location
Chennai
Re: Velvet Sparky - Review after 10k on ODO.

ERTIGA_ZMR said:
Very heart touching and an honest review, please accept my salute. Your Father must be feeling very proud and I believe your kids will also follow your legacy. Being a nice human being is the bigger achievement.
Click to expand...
Thank you.

ERTIGA_ZMR said:
Coming to Spark, my father too has Spark and he purchased on the day on Indian Winning WC. I do not have much experience on Spark except one or two long drive that too driven by driver. I was really surprised by the space and comfort in the car.This time when I will go home, I would like to drive the beauty.
Click to expand...
Yes you should try this small beauty for sure.

Ok. Just found this two images on FB and see my comments above every image

How to have a complete red [may be velvet red to suit my sparky] for my sparky. Not going to do immediately. But thought of doing small analysis on it.
577263_453462628052685_77734206_n.jpg

Is this kind of rear seat is possible in every car or only with sedans. I mean with fold-able arm rest at the rear seat. if yes should we have to change the entire seat
644606_453461891386092_1301960867_n.jpg​
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom