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Point well taken, sir
...night time it needs more precision and as its winter now so low visibility due to fog is big possibility. Hence, take proper precautions ...
Suzuki Baleno: Petrol 1.2 MT & Diesel 1.3 MT Drive Review
- Thread Starter Akash1886
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Thank you, sir. Really appreciate the tips. I read at other places also that using diverse range of gears is necessary for the running-in of the engine. But currently I have been using mostly first and second gear and occasionally third gear. Will it be a problem?
And one more thing, I haven't got the paint protection and antirust coating thing done yet. Planning to get it done at the time of first service. In the meanwhile a local cleaner will be cleaning the car every morning. Should I be worried about damage to paint. Any specific instructions I should give to him?
And one more thing, I haven't got the paint protection and antirust coating thing done yet. Planning to get it done at the time of first service. In the meanwhile a local cleaner will be cleaning the car every morning. Should I be worried about damage to paint. Any specific instructions I should give to him?
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Chandra,
Nice car
See if your clutch is engaging very low. If so get it adjusted. Also, your technique of releasing clutch slowly before brake is good but you may stall the car on incline. If that happens, use hand brake and fogus on releasing clutch with a little accelerator. There is no substitute to practice
With reg to sealant & rustproofing, you can get it done later also but by then small particles of dust will embed inyo the paint. Since you are learning, you may graze the car also. Suggest to get it done as soon as possible
Ameyam
Nice car
See if your clutch is engaging very low. If so get it adjusted. Also, your technique of releasing clutch slowly before brake is good but you may stall the car on incline. If that happens, use hand brake and fogus on releasing clutch with a little accelerator. There is no substitute to practice
With reg to sealant & rustproofing, you can get it done later also but by then small particles of dust will embed inyo the paint. Since you are learning, you may graze the car also. Suggest to get it done as soon as possible
Ameyam
Congrats Chandra1!
+1 to what Akash said about learning to drive during the day time as it improves visibility and confidence.
When I learned driving, I had my brother in law accompany me on a long stretch of road from Chennai to Pondicherry. As we went early morning, there was little traffic and the drive gave me confidence. More than speed, how you train your reflexes to brake and swerve in moderation will help you drive safely. Enjoy your drive!
Take care,
CR
+1 to what Akash said about learning to drive during the day time as it improves visibility and confidence.
When I learned driving, I had my brother in law accompany me on a long stretch of road from Chennai to Pondicherry. As we went early morning, there was little traffic and the drive gave me confidence. More than speed, how you train your reflexes to brake and swerve in moderation will help you drive safely. Enjoy your drive!
Take care,
CR
Guys, did you notice- the diesel car comes with a DDIS badge but the petrol comes with no VVT badge
I need some guidance on how to set up driving position on s rake+reach+seat height adjudtable car. My current position is giving me a lot of right shank & ankle pain
Ameyam
I need some guidance on how to set up driving position on s rake+reach+seat height adjudtable car. My current position is giving me a lot of right shank & ankle pain
Ameyam
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Firstly, avoid cleaning the car with bucket of water and simply use jopasu duster or the plain yellow cloth. Wash your car once a week only. In winter time the overnight dew itself settles on the surface which makes the car surface wet so just wipe off the moisture/dew with a soft yellow cloth. Anti Rust I'll say is ok because Delhi-NCR's water quality is very bad but I personally don't think these paint sealant and all will help much.
Regards
Akash
Regards
Akash
Moving around 3 gears for thag speed range is pretty good. It is not necessary to use all 5 gears but give variable throttle input, variable speeds at variable gears. Even shifting from 1st to 2nd, slow down, again 1st, then till 3rd then use brakes, slow down; start from 1st, etc. isn't a bad thing - you will also learn better clutch-throttle control in the process. So the benefit is double!
Regarding paint protection, I would say avoid that cleaner. In a month, you car will be full of swirls and minute scratches (those which are visible at certain angles in bright light). As Akash said, the yellow (or orange) cloth on signals will do the job if you plan to clean the car yourself (which is better, as you will get to know the exact dimensions of the car, which will help you while driving). If you still want to go the car-cleaner route, buy 2 or 3 microfiber clothes and ask him to use these clothes instead of the "dip*doors wipe*dip*tyre wipe*dip*roof wire*mirror wipe*dip*wheels wipe*dip*cloth clean" ones he would be carrying.![[lol]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Laugh.gif "Laugh [lol]")
Also, if he doesn't have 2 buckets, give one from your side when he comes to clean your car, ask him to use water for cleaning car from one and wash off/clean the cloth in the other.
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ameyam - If you are not of the super tall variety, move the seat forward till you are able to depress clutch pedal fully, move the seat to the lowest possible height (till you are comfortable viewing ahead), lower down the steering to a position where you are able to read the dials without craning your neck but the wheel doesn't brush with your legs when working with the clutch pedal, recline the seatback till your back feels most comfortable (but keep in mind that neckrest should go far behind), adjust steering reach till you are able to reach the top part if the wheel with your hands fully stretched. For city or traffic driving, get the wheel a bit more closer to you so that your hands are not fully stretched (straight). Now relax and do adjustments (2-3 notches) with the seat (forward/backward) till your legs don't feel cramped. This worked for me in the Baleno. I moved the seat a bit low (not fully lowered) and reclined the seatback, believe me the IRVM didn't block the view anymore.
Regarding paint protection, I would say avoid that cleaner. In a month, you car will be full of swirls and minute scratches (those which are visible at certain angles in bright light). As Akash said, the yellow (or orange) cloth on signals will do the job if you plan to clean the car yourself (which is better, as you will get to know the exact dimensions of the car, which will help you while driving). If you still want to go the car-cleaner route, buy 2 or 3 microfiber clothes and ask him to use these clothes instead of the "dip*doors wipe*dip*tyre wipe*dip*roof wire*mirror wipe*dip*wheels wipe*dip*cloth clean" ones he would be carrying.
Also, if he doesn't have 2 buckets, give one from your side when he comes to clean your car, ask him to use water for cleaning car from one and wash off/clean the cloth in the other.- - - - - - - - - - -
ameyam - If you are not of the super tall variety, move the seat forward till you are able to depress clutch pedal fully, move the seat to the lowest possible height (till you are comfortable viewing ahead), lower down the steering to a position where you are able to read the dials without craning your neck but the wheel doesn't brush with your legs when working with the clutch pedal, recline the seatback till your back feels most comfortable (but keep in mind that neckrest should go far behind), adjust steering reach till you are able to reach the top part if the wheel with your hands fully stretched. For city or traffic driving, get the wheel a bit more closer to you so that your hands are not fully stretched (straight). Now relax and do adjustments (2-3 notches) with the seat (forward/backward) till your legs don't feel cramped. This worked for me in the Baleno. I moved the seat a bit low (not fully lowered) and reclined the seatback, believe me the IRVM didn't block the view anymore.
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Everything has been suggested to our bro Chandra1. I want to add one thing here is never use that yellow or orange cloth (on sale at red lights) to clean your car. That cloth is not of good quality and will definitely leave swirls marks on the paint. Use only microfiber.
Akash has suggested you good that do not wash your car everyday. Wash it once a week and it is more than enough. However I wash once a month lol. Order a jopasu duster as Akash suggested and some microfiber cloths. Easily available online. Ask your man to dust it off by using this duster only and while washing to use only microfiber cloths. Do remember that duster works only in dry conditions and never use it if the car or duster is wet. Hence it will become useless in case the night due is on the car which will be during this time of year. If it is wet use microfiber to clean. If the car is parked outside in open then you should cover it at night. By the way it takes 2 minutes to dust off by using Jopasu duster. Its very easy and do not need any extra help.
Akash has suggested you good that do not wash your car everyday. Wash it once a week and it is more than enough. However I wash once a month lol. Order a jopasu duster as Akash suggested and some microfiber cloths. Easily available online. Ask your man to dust it off by using this duster only and while washing to use only microfiber cloths. Do remember that duster works only in dry conditions and never use it if the car or duster is wet. Hence it will become useless in case the night due is on the car which will be during this time of year. If it is wet use microfiber to clean. If the car is parked outside in open then you should cover it at night. By the way it takes 2 minutes to dust off by using Jopasu duster. Its very easy and do not need any extra help.
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After Market under-engine cover is not possible to be fixed as per my knowledge. If at all one tries to fix a metal sheet, it won't be fixed without screws/bolts. Not having a under-engine protection is not an issue as I had been informed by NEXA and not just Baleno, even my Honda CITY does not have any under-engine protection but this has not caused any issues to me so far in 4+ years.
Regards
Akash
Regards
Akash
I had read it in some thread on TAI that after dipping (soaking) that yellow/red cloth in hot water, some part (don't remember the name, but it is thread-like material stuck to the cloth) comes out from the cloth into the water. After this, it is as good and safe to use as MF cloth. I will see if I can point to the exact thread.
But yes MF cloth is available for good prices online, see if you can order from sites like ebay.in or PayTM or ShopClues, which have lots of deals throughout the year.
But yes MF cloth is available for good prices online, see if you can order from sites like ebay.in or PayTM or ShopClues, which have lots of deals throughout the year.
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Yes bro, you are right that after soaking that yellow/orange cloth in hot water, it becomes soft and then can be used to clean car. Starch in the cloth comes out when we dip it in hot water.
There is one more major issue using that cloth. You have dipped that in hot water and it is now free from starch. However it is so cheap that now when you will use it to clean, it will leave threads all over the body of the car. Now you need another cloth to clean those left threads. Your work will be double now.
There is one more major issue using that cloth. You have dipped that in hot water and it is now free from starch. However it is so cheap that now when you will use it to clean, it will leave threads all over the body of the car. Now you need another cloth to clean those left threads. Your work will be double now.
Today while practicing in bumper to bumper traffic I got two long scratch marks on the left side above front and back tires. :( The driver accompanying me told me it's normal for a new driver and asked me not to let fear of scratches stop practicing. May be he was just trying to console me
Now can you guys please guide me how to get these scratches removed from my car? Should I head to the nearest Maruti service workshop? Will they charge me (if yes, approx. how much?) or the insurance will cover it?![[confused]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Confused.gif "Confused [confused]")
Now can you guys please guide me how to get these scratches removed from my car? Should I head to the nearest Maruti service workshop? Will they charge me (if yes, approx. how much?) or the insurance will cover it?
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Post a picture Satish then it would be clear as to what's the solution and how much its going to cost. I do hope there is no major dent on the car!
Regards
Akash
Regards
Akash