cars..lots of cars!!:)
And i found out today that wifey is a big fan of VD :)
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
Roadies..Down Under!!
finally MTV roadies in its 6th season has hit Australia as the new second leg destination.
this also marks hero honda karizma's debut on Autralian roads. Good to see that actually. Its a fine bike.
Coming back to the action: the faces changed dramatically in two episodes in australia and the whole bunch is packed with returning roadies.
Sufi showed some heart in the wrestling challenge and missed the finish line by just 5 seconds. I'll put my bet on him unless he pulls out injured with that ligament fracture.
Palak...well..in every season we get to see one such character and the character goes on to top 3-4 stage to get kicked out. She is that only, and i wont be surprised if she makes it to top 3 besides that she has received that warning also.
samraat also look good to make it forward. He is riding well on his luck.
Paulomi...what the hell shes doing there ?...and how the hell she is surviving ? Roadies.... throw her out!!
This season has quite a long way to go...my bet remains on sufi.
this also marks hero honda karizma's debut on Autralian roads. Good to see that actually. Its a fine bike.
Coming back to the action: the faces changed dramatically in two episodes in australia and the whole bunch is packed with returning roadies.
Sufi showed some heart in the wrestling challenge and missed the finish line by just 5 seconds. I'll put my bet on him unless he pulls out injured with that ligament fracture.
Palak...well..in every season we get to see one such character and the character goes on to top 3-4 stage to get kicked out. She is that only, and i wont be surprised if she makes it to top 3 besides that she has received that warning also.
samraat also look good to make it forward. He is riding well on his luck.
Paulomi...what the hell shes doing there ?...and how the hell she is surviving ? Roadies.... throw her out!!
This season has quite a long way to go...my bet remains on sufi.
Up next...Rhinos and Crocs :P
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
500 Kms - Gurgaon - Jaipur - Gurgaon
After all the hectic and really mind choking work schedule..i felt an urge of breaking free and one fine morning from my office i called up my wife and she said yes. Well..i took a monday off..and the valentine's day roadtrip was on.
Itinerary:
Dep: 14th feb, around 10 AM
Gurgaon > dharuhera > behror > Kotputli > shahpura > Jaipur
Return: 16th Feb, around 10 AM
Jaipur > Shahpura > Kotputli > behror > dharuhera > Gurgaon
Vehicle: Pulsar 150
Rider(me) + Pillion(wife)
We started around 10 and after some in-city hussle-bussle we finally took up the NH8 and built up a cruising speed of 80 K. We miscalculated our breaks a bit and ended up tiring ourselves specially the final sprint after the last break was 1.5 hrs long which is definitely not recommended. About weather, i must say the condition right now is literally the last chance to have a trip like this. It can only get hotter after this. This factor was also in my mind when i made the call. Sun was heavy but air was chilly, an amazing combo. We finally reached our hotel around 4.30. Well, the average speed out of this equation can sound pathetic but there are many factors on highway and inside city that add to the equation.
Jaipur stay was fun. Amber fort, Jaigarh Fort and then Chokhi Dhani was amazing.
Itinerary:
Dep: 14th feb, around 10 AM
Gurgaon > dharuhera > behror > Kotputli > shahpura > Jaipur
Return: 16th Feb, around 10 AM
Jaipur > Shahpura > Kotputli > behror > dharuhera > Gurgaon
Vehicle: Pulsar 150
Rider(me) + Pillion(wife)
We started around 10 and after some in-city hussle-bussle we finally took up the NH8 and built up a cruising speed of 80 K. We miscalculated our breaks a bit and ended up tiring ourselves specially the final sprint after the last break was 1.5 hrs long which is definitely not recommended. About weather, i must say the condition right now is literally the last chance to have a trip like this. It can only get hotter after this. This factor was also in my mind when i made the call. Sun was heavy but air was chilly, an amazing combo. We finally reached our hotel around 4.30. Well, the average speed out of this equation can sound pathetic but there are many factors on highway and inside city that add to the equation.
Jaipur stay was fun. Amber fort, Jaigarh Fort and then Chokhi Dhani was amazing.
The Bike which was already 28 K KMs old on the start of the journey, didnt complain even a single time considering the fact that besides two people on it there was some amount of luggage too. So quite a bit of weight. And my calculation suggests that it actually rolled out a mileage of something between 35-40. Not bad for a 3+ year old 2 wheeler.
The pillion was the best any rider can ever have. She was even more excited about things than me. There are some awesome hill ride videos that she has managed to capture.
The return journey took almost the same time but there was one frustrating part of it when we were looking for a petrol pump which accpets credit card. There were always a bunch of pumps but hardly anyone with the card machine. Well...we finally found one after reaching manesar :). besides that our breaks were timely this time around and a very good lunch at A-1 resturant run by Reliance.
Overall a very well executed and thoroughly enjoyed road trip. Hoping for many more of such trips. Is my pillion listening? :)
Saturday, February 07, 2009
Accord and Linea
It was one lazy Saturday and we were thinking on what to do to make the day interesting. We actually ran out of ideas and simply headed out for a drive and an eat-out breakfast. On our way we crossed a TATA showroom and Eva noticed a shining new Linea demo car on its door. Well...here we go..something to do finally!!
The car is technologically a chartbuster. The nearly 1400 CC engine generates mammoth power. The interiors were a let down and disappointing. Much more was expected from FIAT when it comes to interiors. Anyways, the overall driving experience was amazing and its altogether a different experience driving a sedan. The experience's impact was very well felt when i came back to the driving seat of my i10. A cultural shock ;-)
It was time to move on!!
Later that day we came across Honda's showroom and there was this big banner saying "Test drive Honda Accord today!" Well...we promptly obeyed and very next moment we were there in the showroom and getting the keys of a "2009 Accord 2.4" to test. Driving expereince? well we are still recovering from the hangover. An even bigger cultural shock!!
I actually got both of the cars to drive on very improper roads and both of them were gliding over all those potholes. Linea very promptly beeped "Front Left Door" to let me know that its not closed properly. Accord beeped when on a very narrow section another car was passing by very closely. It also prompted right on the ignition for seat belts. Accord in its eighth generation has lots to offer as its the largest accord ever. The 2.4 litre i-VTEC Honda engine is a monster and it can easily take off if wings are given.
All eyes on Jazz due in Mid 2009.
Two "Luxury Sedans", two amazing drives. Not bad for a lazy Saturday!!
The car is technologically a chartbuster. The nearly 1400 CC engine generates mammoth power. The interiors were a let down and disappointing. Much more was expected from FIAT when it comes to interiors. Anyways, the overall driving experience was amazing and its altogether a different experience driving a sedan. The experience's impact was very well felt when i came back to the driving seat of my i10. A cultural shock ;-)
It was time to move on!!
Later that day we came across Honda's showroom and there was this big banner saying "Test drive Honda Accord today!" Well...we promptly obeyed and very next moment we were there in the showroom and getting the keys of a "2009 Accord 2.4" to test. Driving expereince? well we are still recovering from the hangover. An even bigger cultural shock!!
I actually got both of the cars to drive on very improper roads and both of them were gliding over all those potholes. Linea very promptly beeped "Front Left Door" to let me know that its not closed properly. Accord beeped when on a very narrow section another car was passing by very closely. It also prompted right on the ignition for seat belts. Accord in its eighth generation has lots to offer as its the largest accord ever. The 2.4 litre i-VTEC Honda engine is a monster and it can easily take off if wings are given.
All eyes on Jazz due in Mid 2009.
Two "Luxury Sedans", two amazing drives. Not bad for a lazy Saturday!!
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
GT 500
The Descendant from Eleanor.
She is back!!
Headphones are strongly recommended.
http://www.fordvehicles.com/the2010mustang
She is back!!
Headphones are strongly recommended.
http://www.fordvehicles.com/the2010mustang
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Slumdog....millionaire indeed
We finally got the chance to catch the movie which is dominating pretty much every award ceremony these days. Screen Actors Guild, Golden Globe and has as many as 10 Oscar nominations. We had the option of choosing the hindi version slumdog crorepati..but we decided to stick to the original english one.
We never found a hollywood production so bollywoodish. A typical masala story with some genius work on Screenplay,editing and direction. A simple scene like two children escaping and jumping on a train, would have just felt like a ususal scene in any bollywood movie but it felt different in this one. Going by my wife's words, it actually showed what the world wants to see about india, not a dreamworld created by Karan Johar :)
Another hint of genius was music and background score. A.R.Rahman is setting standards to scary heights now :). Dilli 6 is going to prove it again!!
Reuse of tracks like paper planes and aaj ki raat have been thoughtful. Aaj ki raat finally got its due i would say :)
I won't be surprised if this scores big on Oscars too!!
We never found a hollywood production so bollywoodish. A typical masala story with some genius work on Screenplay,editing and direction. A simple scene like two children escaping and jumping on a train, would have just felt like a ususal scene in any bollywood movie but it felt different in this one. Going by my wife's words, it actually showed what the world wants to see about india, not a dreamworld created by Karan Johar :)
Another hint of genius was music and background score. A.R.Rahman is setting standards to scary heights now :). Dilli 6 is going to prove it again!!
Reuse of tracks like paper planes and aaj ki raat have been thoughtful. Aaj ki raat finally got its due i would say :)
I won't be surprised if this scores big on Oscars too!!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
i20 - Test Drive
We finally got the the chance of test driving on this new set of 4 wheels.
We were anticipating a great experience and we were not a bit disappointed after the drive.
First of all, the driver's zone is very comfortable and spacious. Its so infectious that after just a 10 minute drive when i got back into my i10 it felt like a cramped dubba for a moment.
Now the handeling, very easy and smooth. The gearbox has improved quite a few notches in this version and gear change was almost effortless.
The navigator experience was also great if i go by my wife's words. She was very comfortable on the left front seat. She has also checked the driver's seat and am sure she would also enjoy driving this one.
I floored the engine for a brief duration and car was galloping in response. Fine bit of power i would say.
A U turn: no issues faced.
I also tried my right-hand steering style on it and i was as comfortable as i am in my i10. The steering wheel feels a bit less in radius, not sure about that though.
The suspensions and overall reaction to sharp bumps was quite good as the car sailed through smoothly.
All the little bits of navigation and cockpit items are stylish and sophisticated as per my preference.
This car is a sure shot blockbuster.
We were anticipating a great experience and we were not a bit disappointed after the drive.
First of all, the driver's zone is very comfortable and spacious. Its so infectious that after just a 10 minute drive when i got back into my i10 it felt like a cramped dubba for a moment.
Now the handeling, very easy and smooth. The gearbox has improved quite a few notches in this version and gear change was almost effortless.
The navigator experience was also great if i go by my wife's words. She was very comfortable on the left front seat. She has also checked the driver's seat and am sure she would also enjoy driving this one.
I floored the engine for a brief duration and car was galloping in response. Fine bit of power i would say.
A U turn: no issues faced.
I also tried my right-hand steering style on it and i was as comfortable as i am in my i10. The steering wheel feels a bit less in radius, not sure about that though.
The suspensions and overall reaction to sharp bumps was quite good as the car sailed through smoothly.
All the little bits of navigation and cockpit items are stylish and sophisticated as per my preference.
This car is a sure shot blockbuster.
Friday, January 09, 2009
C.C.2.C
Yo nikkerrrrr
This is Akshay Kumar
Gyarah sauu assi
Chatta madan gopal
Paurathe wali gali
Lal Killa Chandani Chowk Delhi 6
Thuwade saamne le ke aaye
Ek Romanchak Gana
Sunnn wale nu ek sau ek rupay inaam
suno...
Gaur naal sunna
Kithe chalniye gobhi da pholl ban ke
Kudiye badami Oye bad kar oye hip hop
Tera pop chalun kanjhra
.....
.......
Its gonna be real interesting!! :) A Warner Bros collaboration!!
This is Akshay Kumar
Gyarah sauu assi
Chatta madan gopal
Paurathe wali gali
Lal Killa Chandani Chowk Delhi 6
Thuwade saamne le ke aaye
Ek Romanchak Gana
Sunnn wale nu ek sau ek rupay inaam
suno...
Gaur naal sunna
Kithe chalniye gobhi da pholl ban ke
Kudiye badami Oye bad kar oye hip hop
Tera pop chalun kanjhra
.....
.......
Its gonna be real interesting!! :) A Warner Bros collaboration!!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
i20 - First Impression
Impressive..very impressive..!!
60:40 split folding rear seats, dual tone beige interiors, 2 DIN CD + MP3 Music System, front & rear power windows, refrigerated glove box, a multi information display. The top-end model ASTA optional comes with features like fully automatic A/C, leather wrapped steering wheel and TGS knob, steering mounted audio control (a first for this segment), foldable key with keyless entry function, alloy wheels, height-adjustable driver seat, electrically foldable and adjustable outside mirrors and the category first six airbags.
Phew!!..All this in one hatchback. Amazing!!
The moment i sat on the driving seat my reaction was ..WOW!! Its pretty much ..luxury blended with hint of Getz behind it. A wheelbase even greater that Verna is an amazing fact for a hatchback. The boot space is sufficient enough and much greater than an i10.
Sadly ..test drives are not on yet..so me and my wife were touch disappointed on that..but surely..we are gonna take it as soon as it is on.
we wanted to try i10 automatic also..but we learnt that automatic is delivered on order and no demo car is available.
60:40 split folding rear seats, dual tone beige interiors, 2 DIN CD + MP3 Music System, front & rear power windows, refrigerated glove box, a multi information display. The top-end model ASTA optional comes with features like fully automatic A/C, leather wrapped steering wheel and TGS knob, steering mounted audio control (a first for this segment), foldable key with keyless entry function, alloy wheels, height-adjustable driver seat, electrically foldable and adjustable outside mirrors and the category first six airbags.
Phew!!..All this in one hatchback. Amazing!!
The moment i sat on the driving seat my reaction was ..WOW!! Its pretty much ..luxury blended with hint of Getz behind it. A wheelbase even greater that Verna is an amazing fact for a hatchback. The boot space is sufficient enough and much greater than an i10.
Sadly ..test drives are not on yet..so me and my wife were touch disappointed on that..but surely..we are gonna take it as soon as it is on.
we wanted to try i10 automatic also..but we learnt that automatic is delivered on order and no demo car is available.
HMIL Managing Director, H S Lheem Looking forward to the test drive!!
Friday, December 26, 2008
Undercover
When things came out from Underground...they went Undercover.
EA's latest release Need For Speed - Undercover.
I luckily got to try my hand on this one on one of my friend's laptop in Lunch Time. Well..this one has that good old fashioned NFS kick in it. Pretty much all the cars that you can think of, pretty much every kind of jaw dropping graphical genius work and pretty much everything that you expect from a NFS episode.
One difference being Brooke Burke getting replaced by Maggie Q and "Accomplice", a collaboration movie from NFS.
EA's latest release Need For Speed - Undercover.
I luckily got to try my hand on this one on one of my friend's laptop in Lunch Time. Well..this one has that good old fashioned NFS kick in it. Pretty much all the cars that you can think of, pretty much every kind of jaw dropping graphical genius work and pretty much everything that you expect from a NFS episode.
One difference being Brooke Burke getting replaced by Maggie Q and "Accomplice", a collaboration movie from NFS.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Roadies going down under....
Well..the most loved as well as the most hated series is back in its 6th year. This time the destination is Australia.
The promos have been making rounds over the net and different channels and i spcially likedthe promo where there was one burning bike in he middle of nowhere. Scary but with the true
roadies spirit i would say.and i actually noticed that the burning bike is not the Karizma,it is infact a Pulsar :) The message is clear.....its not about riding and enjoy riding things...its all about that spirit and intelligence to make it through.
The auditions are having double trouble as Raghu is accompanied by his twin brother Rajiv this time around..interesting enough to start with!! every hell mate selected so far is one unique charcater...vicky, samrat, devarshi, bhanu, paulami, varisha and longkiri..totally different from each other.
Its gonna be interesting.
The promos have been making rounds over the net and different channels and i spcially likedthe promo where there was one burning bike in he middle of nowhere. Scary but with the true
roadies spirit i would say.and i actually noticed that the burning bike is not the Karizma,it is infact a Pulsar :) The message is clear.....its not about riding and enjoy riding things...its all about that spirit and intelligence to make it through.
The auditions are having double trouble as Raghu is accompanied by his twin brother Rajiv this time around..interesting enough to start with!! every hell mate selected so far is one unique charcater...vicky, samrat, devarshi, bhanu, paulami, varisha and longkiri..totally different from each other.
Its gonna be interesting.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
The Intruder
Well...we found this one standing outside a gate in a nearby area. My better half did a few quick clicks and here is one of them:
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A 1783cc, stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 54° V-twin monster.
Heard a few days after the click that suzuki fianlly launched this monster for india and bookings are open.
Friday, November 28, 2008
11/26 - Mumbai - 2
36+ hours and no one is sure even now that it is over.
Longest siege in india as i can remember.
Longest siege in india as i can remember.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
11/26 - Mumbai - 1
Its becoming the longest street battle ever. Hostage situations and Bombings are old fashioned now! Its simply a street battle!!
I am getting goose bumps whenever i look at that TV screen with a news channel on.
This is depressing!!
And yea...England cricket team takes the safe way out. Champions league is postponed. Almost all inbound international flights are off..and one of my client executives is asking.."do you think it's still safe to do my trip to India?"....i would need to answer that!!...Thats a shame!!
I am getting goose bumps whenever i look at that TV screen with a news channel on.
This is depressing!!
And yea...England cricket team takes the safe way out. Champions league is postponed. Almost all inbound international flights are off..and one of my client executives is asking.."do you think it's still safe to do my trip to India?"....i would need to answer that!!...Thats a shame!!
11/26 - Mumbai
Blackest day for Mumbai and India. I Dont feel like writing on this more.
Well, where is Raj Thackrey and his Daredevil north india bashers now?
God bless everyone stuck in this.
Well, where is Raj Thackrey and his Daredevil north india bashers now?
God bless everyone stuck in this.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
A Star - not shining enough
This sunday was another car service day. generally a car service takes double the time that of a bike service. And there is always some free time in between like workshop's lunch hours. So i decided to walk to the nearest Maruti dealer to check out the new A Star.
First Impression when i had a go at the driver's seat/cockpit....Cramped!! Rear seats...Cramped!! There are some serious space issues with the car. Boot...Cramped!! It is basically more of a Zen or a spark than an i10. Interiors are interesting but not lush. A popup tacho is good idea but sometimes can be a vision blocker.
Time for a test drive.
The engine is interesting and has good power not sure about its behavior on high speed though. Engine noise/vibration, negligible as expected from a new car.
Overall a good attempt by Maruti, but i honestly feel that something very similar to the original concept even with a slightly higher price also would have done wonders. The stripped down A Star might not create that big an impact.
I would love to write a detailed report but since i dont get paid for these reviews..and also by the average length of my posts you might have guessed by now that i generally dont get time for it... .so..this is it!! :)
First Impression when i had a go at the driver's seat/cockpit....Cramped!! Rear seats...Cramped!! There are some serious space issues with the car. Boot...Cramped!! It is basically more of a Zen or a spark than an i10. Interiors are interesting but not lush. A popup tacho is good idea but sometimes can be a vision blocker.
Time for a test drive.
The engine is interesting and has good power not sure about its behavior on high speed though. Engine noise/vibration, negligible as expected from a new car.
Overall a good attempt by Maruti, but i honestly feel that something very similar to the original concept even with a slightly higher price also would have done wonders. The stripped down A Star might not create that big an impact.
I would love to write a detailed report but since i dont get paid for these reviews..and also by the average length of my posts you might have guessed by now that i generally dont get time for it... .so..this is it!! :)
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Good ad..strange music
Another member in the DTSi club.
Good ad though....but the music sounds kinda funny!!
Good ad though....but the music sounds kinda funny!!
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