The Mighty Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Drives In [210+ BHP Remap]

[kinshuk.arya]

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Thats true. Even I do the same but even with those brands getting a clean and spotless car is a dream and not to forget that cleaning tyres to get the shine back is a nightmare. Will try out diesel next time. Any idea how much diesel was used for the Pajero Sport?

 

[Iron Rock]

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I need to try out your secret formula for the tyre yet!
You will need hardly 100 ml.

By the way a GPS tracking device has now been installed in the Pajero(shhh..shh), the MV1B1 version , very similar to the one below :-

GPS Tracker | MV1B

All features are listed in the website above, the device is priced 2500 RS Only. The software seems pretty decent and i can track for free lifetime(apparently) - only cost is the data charges on the sim i installed in the device.

The device is very secretly kept near the gear levers for now, ill make sure it works fine for a few days before i host it in an appropriate place. It was a very easy install and their customer service i must say exceeded my expectations!

The features i like are :- no monthly schemes or cost, i pay for sim charges but thats in my control, geo fence alerts and set ups. Can track my routes, generate reports, all of these can be done both online as well as from mobile device (but that's a dangerous thing as well!)

My worst nightmare :- be tracked by near and dear ones - i haven't hence told them about this !

 

[Chetak]

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About Chetak, your ordeal is shocking - let me message someone in the know and talk about this. i wish your vehicle was in pune!

Thank you for the initiative Amit.

I should be coming to Pune, sometime near Independence Day, by road, and we can prolly meet up and compare notes then, and look at possible remedies as well.
I usually stay at my friend's place at the NCL at Pashan.

 

[kinshuk.arya]

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100 ml?? how to wash a car with 100ml of diesel? do you mix it in water?

 

[Iron Rock]

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Thank you for the initiative Amit.

I should be coming to Pune, sometime near Independence Day, by road, and we can prolly meet up and compare notes then, and look at possible remedies as well.
I usually stay at my friend's place at the NCL at Pashan.

Sure we should catch up, weekdays i am usually in pune, let me know your plans, ill even set you up at J Williams (which is one of the best and oldest HM service centres).
PM me your name and number as well.

100 ml?? how to wash a car with 100ml of diesel? do you mix it in water?

The whole car should be very wet and then using a cloth dipped in diesel move it across the whole of the vehicle(as you would normally with any soaped cloth), you wont need much diesel try it out, the vehicle will get oily and slime will begin to ease off - after this is done use soapy water and repeat the process.

 

[Chetak]

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Sure we should catch up, weekdays i am usually in pune, let me know your plans, ill even set you up at J Williams (which is one of the best and oldest HM service centres).
PM me your name and number as well.

The plan for now is to leave Bangalore on the 15th (around 1600hrs IST) and reach Pune on the early morning of the 16th and then leave Pune on the 16th around lunch. I would love to get a quick check up and a retorquing of the suspension and body done there prior to the journey.
I have PMed you my name and number.

 

[dhoom9]

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The whole car should be very wet and then using a cloth dipped in diesel move it across the whole of the vehicle(as you would normally with any soaped cloth), you wont need much diesel try it out, the vehicle will get oily and slime will begin to ease off - after this is done use soapy water and repeat the process.

I regularly follow up this thread & every time I find something new.
I will sure to try this - "Diesel face pack" for the car.

Are you planning for TPMS install in the Mighty PS?

 

[Iron Rock]

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The plan for now is to leave Bangalore on the 15th (around 1600hrs IST) and reach Pune on the early morning of the 16th and then leave Pune on the 16th around lunch. I would love to get a quick check up and a retorquing of the suspension and body done there prior to the journey.
I have PMed you my name and number.

Hey Dev , got the details. However one little gremlin is i would be out of town that long weekend, however if you are keen ill set you at J Williams in Pune , the boys there are most helpful and ill put through a special request - let me know and also your convenient time on 16th (will check with them then). My apologies in advance, but if by any wicked chance i am in pune, will surely catch up.

I regularly follow up this thread & every time I find something new.
I will sure to try this - "Diesel face pack" for the car.

Are you planning for TPMS install in the Mighty PS?

I am actually spreading cheapness (though diesel cant be termed cheap these days) - this is age old trick to clean the cars used by the taxi drivers and rickshaw drivers in mumbai.

I haven't installed the TPMS - i did find some expensive ones in the US, but i wasn't certain of those. Do you have any system you recommend ? Though its not in my priority list, I wouldn't mind - The thing i miss the most in rainy season is auto wipers, XUV is such a bliss and i am spoilt rotten. I am also looking for 10-13inch LED HD display that can be plugged to the AV out of the Pajero system - havent found anything worthwhile yet. Hows the mighty T-Rex doing and kitna deti hai ?

 

[Chetak]

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Hey Dev , got the details. However one little gremlin is i would be out of town that long weekend, however if you are keen ill set you at J Williams in Pune , the boys there are most helpful and ill put through a special request - let me know and also your convenient time on 16th (will check with them then). My apologies in advance, but if by any wicked chance i am in pune, will surely catch up.

Oops...well, Man proposes and God....

I m not really keen on taking Chetak to any mechanic/ASS till I m back from Ladakh. Call it paranoia and I wont mind.

However, there is one piece of help that I "may" need at J Williams. I will keep you posted.

 

[dhoom9]

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I haven't installed the TPMS - i did find some expensive ones in the US, but i wasn't certain of those. Do you have any system you recommend ? Though its not in my priority list, I wouldn't mind -

1) I am newbie (as compared to you all masters) & so always worry about tyre pressure, 2) actually I am trying to bring all missing features of XUV500 to my T-Rex ). 3) In UK / SA, higher up models of Rexton are equipped with 18" alloys & TPMS.I hope they will be available as addons in India by Mahindra, but till today not. I am not DIY type person (wanna be like you but at present I am like that), so look only at purchase + installation package. So my choice is Tyreprobe (installation by Penetrate Navigation Device Pvt. Ltd., Ahemdabad). But problem is it comes with separate screen, & I want a system that outputs to ICE screen, as it has one AV-in free.

The thing i miss the most in rainy season is auto wipers, XUV is such a bliss and I am spoilt rotten.

T-Rex has auto wipers (rather than usual flash/off/Int/slow/fast settings for wiper, RX6 has flash/off/Auto/slow/fast). Bur this Auto function many times not up to my like in slow / shower rain type condition, instead I use flash function intermittently which is irritating some time. Rather I would have preferred flash/off/Int/Auto/Slow/Fast settings. But gradually I am getting accustomed to Auto. AND yes, I do agree XUV500 is a great bliss.

I am also looking for 10-13inch LED HD display that can be plugged to the AV out of the Pajero system - havent found anything worthwhile yet.

What for you want 10-13" HD display? I mean for 2nd/3rd seat passengers video display or big gps display in front seat. I use 5.3" phone, 7" tablet & 15" laptop for rear passengers movie watching or occas. for gps bu co-passenger (in Innova). But when you are thinking, must be for a reason.

Hows the mighty T-Rex doing and kitna deti hai ?

T-Rex has completed 1400 kms, & with tankful method, FE is 10.3kmpl in city driving. Might go for hillstation (Abu) at this month end & hope to finish 2000KM before that, so that I can check highway + hill drive experience.

 

[Iron Rock]

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@ Chetak let me know asap if you need any arrangements here.

1) I am newbie (as compared to you all masters) & so always worry about tyre pressure, 2) actually I am trying to bring all missing features of XUV500 to my T-Rex ). 3) In UK / SA, higher up models of Rexton are equipped with 18" alloys & TPMS.I hope they will be available as addons in India by Mahindra, but till today not. I am not DIY type person (wanna be like you but at present I am like that), so look only at purchase + installation package. So my choice is Tyreprobe (installation by Penetrate Navigation Device Pvt. Ltd., Ahemdabad). But problem is it comes with separate screen, & I want a system that outputs to ICE screen, as it has one AV-in free.

Interesting one - whats the price ? i dont mind a separate display , getting to display in the existing ICE will be very difficult for most after market ones.

T-Rex has auto wipers (rather than usual flash/off/Int/slow/fast settings for wiper, RX6 has flash/off/Auto/slow/fast). Bur this Auto function many times not up to my like in slow / shower rain type condition, instead I use flash function intermittently which is irritating some time. Rather I would have preferred flash/off/Int/Auto/Slow/Fast settings. But gradually I am getting accustomed to Auto. AND yes, I do agree XUV500 is a great bliss.

You will get accustomed to Auto, only time i felt the Auto not up to mark is during foggy days as its not sensitive enough. I really miss this feature, every time i use the wiper manually, i remember what i miss !!

What for you want 10-13" HD display? I mean for 2nd/3rd seat passengers video display or big gps display in front seat. I use 5.3" phone, 7" tablet & 15" laptop for rear passengers movie watching or occas. for gps bu co-passenger (in Innova). But when you are thinking, must be for a reason.

I want it for rear passengers , second or 3rd row, i am fine with tablet as well, but cant find a tablet with AV IN , may be i could find one with HDMI in(not out which is what many tablets have) and have some AV in to HDMI converter. Key is existing Double DIN and speakers set up should be usable while the display should be a nice minimum 10 inch HD display. Ideally i want it behind the seat and not overhead ones or headrest ones.

T-Rex has completed 1400 kms, & with tankful method, FE is 10.3kmpl in city driving. Might go for hillstation (Abu) at this month end & hope to finish 2000KM before that, so that I can check highway + hill drive experience.

Yes early days, let it run in nice and easy!

Meanwhile the sport continues to explore terrains in remote lush green lands

 

[Iron Rock]

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Some more snaps of exploring rural hinterland









And after a wash, now 11k done nearly.



Kitna deti hai?

 

[dhoom9]

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Interesting one - whats the price ? i dont mind a separate display , getting to display in the existing ICE will be very difficult for most after market ones.

TPMS GPS Combo, Price 15,500 Rs.

Tyreprobe Price 11000 Rs.

I am thinking like this - Koolertron TPMS . My parents are coming after 1 month from US & cost is just $160, but I am not DIY type hero, so can't decide.

I want it for rear passengers , second or 3rd row, i am fine with tablet as well, but cant find a tablet with AV IN , may be i could find one with HDMI in(not out which is what many tablets have) and have some AV in to HDMI converter. Key is existing Double DIN and speakers set up should be usable while the display should be a nice minimum 10 inch HD display. Ideally i want it behind the seat and not overhead ones or headrest ones.

I had same idea to mount in back of front seats, so that bigger screen can be fit as seat is wider than headrest & I am fond of bigger screens, but the problem is - that level is below eye sight level, so continuous looking at them give lot of strain to eye which is not desirable. Ideal position is - middle part of screen should be at the level of eyes.

Meanwhile the sport continues to explore terrains in remote lush green lands
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Photo is really a PRO quality. Lucky to get it at right time & right place (with right lens).

 

[Chetak]

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@ Chetak let me know asap if you need any arrangements here.

Read this message yesterday...!!

However, here is the lowdown on Chetak and the trip to Ladakh.

While that noise continues to persist but has not increased or decreased after traversing 1000kms of no roads and trails, I have relegated it to the backburner now and will keep observing it for the next 10k kms.

Further, the fact that Chetak didn't even lose his alignment after traversing through some really remote areas of Ladakh with 4 passengers and around 100kgs of luggage has left me impressed with his underpinnings, but...and there is always a but...

When I turn towards the left on a fast, winding road, I hear 1-3 "tak" coming from under the body, very prominently. This was not present earlier. Any ideas or thoughts?

Now for the trip update:

Kms covered: Around 6000 so far. Chetak and I are currently at Gurgaon and will leave on Monday for Bangalore via M.P.

Fuel Efficiency:

Highways: Around 10kmpl at speeds of 120 kmph. Didn't ever exceed 130 kmph.

Hills: Between 9-9.5 kmpl with 4H engaged 60% of the time and HLc engaged 5% of the time.
One really bad tank of fuel returned 8 kmpl.

Performance:

This was my 3rd trip to Ladakh and Chetak performed to expectations in terms of comfort, performance and capability. However fuel efficiency could have been better.

Issues:

I m not a rough driver and take pride in nursing my vehicle across rough roads. In spite of this, the following issues have cropped up and I need to get them fixed.

1. A rattle has begun to emnate from the centre console near the sound system. This is a dealer fitment and I know that it is not upto Mitusbishi standards.

2. When the vehicle is turned towards the left at slightly higher speeds (45-60 kmph) on a smooth winding road, there is a distinctive "tak-tak" noise with a clear feeling of something touching something (metallic) that comes from under the body. The "tak" can be felt as well. Excel Motors apparently checked all the suspension bushes and body bolts and retorqued them.

3. On our way back from Ladakh, near Ropar, the engine note suddenly changed to a ringing sound. I guess it was because of bad fuel. The noise has not come back since then and hence I m happy.

4. The main belt had begun to screech during cold starts and was tightened by Excel Motors yesterday and should not screech in the future.

5. Chetak is now at 15000kms and brake pads will last another 3000km at most. I feel this is slightly premature for brake pad wear but then the kind of terrain I have been through could have accelerated their wear and tear. I will have them replaced when I m back to Bangalore and then monitor the next set.

Overall:
Positives:
The fact that Chetak has done 15000kms including some 2000 kms of absolute no road/trail/rocks and water crossings without even losing his wheel alignment speaks for the quality of the parts used in building him.

Also, the fact that rear seat passengers never complained of the lack of space or comfort (one of them was 6' tall and weighed 90kgs) is an ample measure of his ride quality and ergonomics.

Further, he is as effortless in trundling along in 1st gear at 1500rpm across trails and tracks as he is flying low at 140kmph in 5th gear at 3000rpm on 4 lane highways.

4LLc was used at a couple of places and the instant transformation from a truck to a tractor is a huge reassurance of Chetak being able to go anywhere a wheeled vehicle can.

The air conditioning continues to impress with its ample throw, cooling and silence.

Apollo Hawks, known as the worst tires in their segment, came back without a single puncture or losing air pressure. Not bad eh? Grip levels on boulders and water was decent as well.

With the last row of seats going into the floor with the seat bottoms pushed up against the middle row, Chetak has ample luggage space with a flat loading bay which proved to be a boon for this trip where 3 large suitcases, 3 laptop bags, lots of small packets and two 35ltr diesel cans were stuffed into.

Areas of Improvement:

The dealer fitted sound system is below average.

The MMI interface hung up on us more than a couple of times and the maps are not very accurate.

The sound system tends to rattle because of poor plastic quality of its holding unit.

The leather on the gear lever has begun to scuff at 15k kms. Not acceptable since I am very particular in NOT resting my hand on it and touching it ONLY when needed.

Headlights continue to be a bane. I desparately need to improve the low beam and fog lights throw and brightness. The high beams have become acceptable after the Osram Nightbreaker Unlimited upgrade and focussing.

The "tak" sound that comes from underneath while turning on smooth winding roads emnated between Srinagar and Kargil, much before the bad road sections started. This needs to be checked.

 

[Iron Rock]

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Fantastic, I envy you ! Where are the pics though and how about a travelogue ?

Some comments regarding your issues :-

1) tak-tak sound when steering left - it could be a CV joint, something could have hit it and you would have never known - get it checked.

2) Regarding Pajero Sport FE I have done many experiments :- The AC is an absolute guzzler, it has 1-2kmpl FE impact. Also the Sport returns better efficiency in city than on highways especially if you are driving over a speed of 85kmph (odo). i consistently get a FE of over 12kmpl on full tank to full tank - knowing the above and not exceeding 90kmph which doesnt come easy!

3) Brake pad wear is a known issue with Pajero Sport, it has high wear and cost of pads in india are higher while importing it seems cheaper. I have heard owners having to replacing brake pads in under 10k kms - though mine is much better off last time i checked - I will figure out how much they last with my sober use.

Btw did some river driving and rock crawling this weekend, not much pics but the beast continues to surprise me with the ease with which it takes offroads/no roads!