My car was back from service on last Friday.
Replaced all shocks & stock clutch set.
Engine decarbonizing, Throttle Body Cleaning, Injector Cleaning done.
Wheel rotation, alignment and balancing done.
Front Brake Caliper adjustment and rear brake drum & shoe cleaned.
Engine, Gearbox Oils, Coolant, Brake Fluid Changed.
There is a considerable amount of difference in the performance, especially the initial pull (New Clucth) and the throttle response (Injectors and throttle body). Even on 5th gear, there is no decelleration as before and a gentle push on the throttle helps gain momentum in higher gears.
With all 4 shocks replaced, somehow I feel the car is higher from the ground ,even if it is a psychological impression for a few days
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But when I take them over namma Bengaluru's insane speed breakers, I can feel the difference.
Later over the weekend:
I purchased a good material (actually for the damping) and ended up using that as an additional layer of carpet over the stock ones. I also came across a good rubber mat (bought 2 meters for experiment) and used that as a dampener over the floor, below the control pedals.
So, removed all the 4 seats, side mouldings and then the carpet. Initially, found it difficult to cut the sheet exactly as the stock carpet but later with proper markings and clips, I was able to match the stock template. No snaps taken as I was too engrossed with the task but I'll surely include them for my door damping job next weekend.
Now, with a three layer padding - Rubber mat(only in the front), Stock Carpet & that new material which I installed over the carpet, It is indeed a great dampener as I only hear the wind and tyre noise, for which I am planning damping all 5 doors next weekend.
Had got my third set of Bosch Super plugs too but never got time to install them.
Will keep you posted.