My New Honda Brio SMT

[Sanjaysk]

My Honda Brio got brushed by a BMTC bus and as a result the left side view mirror cap crushed. Any idea how much would the mirror cost? Would I get just the cap alone?

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You dont have 0% dep. insurance?

 

[spikedsoda]

There are other odd things:
1. The driver illumination lite is somewhere in the middle, whereas all the cars that i have seen they have it near the driver.
i have to lean back to turn them on, when needed.

This is a clear case of cost cutting :(

2. Cant c the bonnet. I come from the santro zamana and this is a huge problem.
In bang, where there is bumper 2 bumper traffic, its vital to ensure that we maintain distance btwn vehicles ahead, in order not to hit/ get hit

Most modern low sprung cars are like this :( can't help. You can easily get used to it by visualization. Just park your car and move an object as closely to the front bumper as possible (may be touch it). The object can be a high stool or a bike or anything that you can see from the cockpit. Then all you need to do is sit and visualize the distance from your windshield and the object for a few minutes. Quickly that registers in your mind and you will get the feel and then it’s as good as seeing the bumper . My 2 cents, it worked for me in the past :)

4. Lite throwback sucks big time, i oft have to swtich betwen hi and low beam to avoid hitting potholes/bump.
i am planning to get osram/Philips light extendor to correct this issue

I was thinking the same. Please let me know if you do it. I don't want to meddle with the electricals. If just a bulb replacement without any additional relay does the job, I will definitely get it done.

Are your mirrors electrically retractable?

Unfortunately no. Would have been nice to have it though ;)

 

[Ankx]

unfortunate incident but your attention to detail is very good

 

[spikedsoda]

unfortunate incident but your attention to detail is very good

The broken ORVM is not my car :)

 

[jihu123]

that was a nice unbiased review. Quite good!
I am sure that you made the best choice. Even I don't like the styling of Brio at times but considering the car. You will tend to give up on the looks!
btw, no full vehicle picture?

 

[spikedsoda]

btw, no full vehicle picture?

Just another SMT Urban titanium in stock condition :) that's why wasn't inclined to post pics. Will shoot a few and post soon. Cheers!

 

[Sunil Kumar SS]

My Honda Brio got brushed by a BMTC bus and as a result the left side view mirror cap crushed. Any idea how much would the mirror cost? Would I get just the cap alone?

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Got the mirror skull fixed for 670/-.

 

[Music_Swift]

I m sorry for this incident on your Brio Sunil.Rs.670 seems to be reasonable for mirror cover.

And Spikesoda,

Brilliant Review.I rated your thread,5 stars.UT Color looks good in Brio.

 

[leadfoot]

Hi Sunil- My Brio's mirror got smashed by an idiot overtaking from the left (Did your dealer happen to give you a quote for the whole assembly as well as mirror, cap separately)..My dealer asked me to bring the car to assess the damage and to give quote..Thanks in advance!

 

[Sunil Kumar SS]

Hi Sunil- My Brio's mirror got smashed by an idiot overtaking from the left (Did your dealer happen to give you a quote for the whole assembly as well as mirror, cap separately)..My dealer asked me to bring the car to assess the damage and to give quote..Thanks in advance!

Sorry, I did not get the quote for the mirror assembly as the damage was only to the mirror skull.

Are you able to adjust the Left OVRM and is it intact? If yes, then the damage to the mirror assembly is unlikely.

 

[darkkid85]

My Honda Brio got brushed by a BMTC bus and as a result the left side view mirror cap crushed. Any idea how much would the mirror cost? Would I get just the cap alone?

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Banglor bmtc bus driverss are idiots, with zero common sense.
I oft scold them almost daily

 

[darkkid85]

This is a clear case of cost cutting :(


Most modern low sprung cars are like this :( can't help. You can easily get used to it by visualization. Just park your car and move an object as closely to the front bumper as possible (may be touch it). The object can be a high stool or a bike or anything that you can see from the cockpit. Then all you need to do is sit and visualize the distance from your windshield and the object for a few minutes. Quickly that registers in your mind and you will get the feel and then it’s as good as seeing the bumper . My 2 cents, it worked for me in the past :)



I was thinking the same. Please let me know if you do it. I don't want to meddle with the electricals. If just a bulb replacement without any additional relay does the job, I will definitely get it done.


Unfortunately no. Would have been nice to have it though ;)

I upgraded to 100/90 philip extremes with relay box fitted (to preserve honda wrranty)
The bulbs worked great for about 2 months and then burnt out, possible due 2 the relianze autozone guy doing a shoddy electrical job

Now i m back to stock 60/55 yet again