Power Windows and Head-restraint add ons available?

By looking at soem of the reviews on the web, I noticed following severe design shortcomings that affect the usability/safety:

1. Problem: Power Windows switches are located on the dash and hard to reach.
Solution: buy DLE version and add Power Windows.
Questions:
a. If I buy a DLE and add Power Windows then can these switches be placed on the driver side door?
b. Will these lead to any kind of rattling?

I used Autocop power windows with my Wagon R and it has one touch feature whcih brings thewindow down which is most useful for the driver.

2. Problem: Rear seat power window switch is wrongly placed (and a person sittign at the back can step on it!)
Solution: buy DLE version and add Power Windows.
Questions: Same as above

3. Problem: Indicator switch are reversed (changing gears and indicators can not be doen simultaneously)
Solution: ??

4. The inside handle for the doors are missing and the hand rest on the inside door panel (which ismade of plastic) is not comfortable.
Question: Can I add door trim on top of the plastic?

5. If I buy DLE version (because of (1) above), can I add head restraints?

There are many other features in DLS and DLX. But if the above mentioned points are the only points you want to go in for the DLE...

deepak wrote:

1. Problem: Power Windows switches are located on the dash and hard to reach.
2. Problem: Rear seat power window switch is wrongly placed (and a person sittign at the back can step on it!)

Solution: buy DLE version and add Power Windows.
Questions:
a. If I buy a DLE and add Power Windows then can these switches be placed on the driver side door?
b. Will these lead to any kind of rattling?

The switches of aftermarket power windows are indeed fitted on the doors. no feedback on rattling yet.

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3. Problem: Indicator switch are reversed (changing gears and indicators can not be doen simultaneously)
Solution: ??

No solution. But once you get used to it, then there is no problem. In fact, i like this way better. My right hand in always on the steering, with the left hand handling the gear shift and the indicators.

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4. The inside handle for the doors are missing and the hand rest on the inside door panel (which ismade of plastic) is not comfortable.
Question: Can I add door trim on top of the plastic?

Some foam can be added. I believe experts like Stanley, etc must have a solution which does the job and looks good as well.

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5. If I buy DLE version (because of (1) above), can I add head restraints?

No. This was the first question I asked the dealer during the first free service. The rear seats in the GLE/DLE do not have the clips that support the head rests. So one will have to get the upper portion (backrest) of the seat changed.

Some people got extra foam inserted where the headrests are supposed to be. But that doesn't solve the problem. The head restraint is a safety device, it prevents one's neck in case of a whilplash when someone bangs your car from behind. Sad, that Mahindra's engineers are so stupid that the removed something as basic from the base models.

I checked with a dealer in Bangalore:

1. They said that they have spoken to Mahindra person and he/she has confirmed that the vibration problem has been fixed.

2. No new version or changes are expected in the short term.

I plan to do the following:

1. Buy (if all goeas well) a DLE and change the back seat (approx 8K)
2. Add Power windows (because currently the buttons are on dash) after 3-6 months of running so that if the vibration problem occurs before 3-6 months, I can nail it down to Mahindra (approx 7K for front or 13K for 4 doors)

Any other suggestions? Is Mahindra dealer in Bangalore giving any discount?

deepak wrote:

I checked with a dealer in Bangalore:
2. No new version or changes are expected in the short term.

No dealer will ever tell you that an updated version is coming soon. Due to obvious reasons, it will hamper current sales.

deepak wrote:

2. Add Power windows (because currently the buttons are on dash) after 3-6 months of running so that if the vibration problem occurs before 3-6 months, I can nail it down to Mahindra (approx 7K for front or 13K for 4 doors)

Are these Mahindra prices? If yes, will they not be installing switches where they are by default i.e. on the dashboard? What warranty (how many years) are they giving?

I got aftermarket PWs installed (A company called RD) for 10k, but with only a one year warranty.

1. I agree - no dealer will give out any info on new version...
2. The Power Windows are MGI make. They will be fitted on the inside of doors