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amitsingh08 · 5th August 2007, 23:28

Hi Team BHP

I am embarking on the Palio journey and plan to book one next weekend.

Could you please review my proposed car plan? Please comment on anything that sticks out.

Tyres:
Should I upgrade from 175/65/R14 to 195/60/R14 - alloy wheel is 5.5J
Will the 195 give me *noticeable* improvement? Or reduce FE?
Do stock tyres suffer from noise?
Has anyone upgraded to Michelin Energy XM1 or another good tyre?
I plan to do this at dealer. How much will it cost?

Security:
Stile 1.6 sport doesn’t have immobilizer.
What security system do you use?
Don’t want to depend on steering lock; can easily be broken.
In the States, they sell a clutch lock. When locked, clutch can’t be pressed, and car can’t be operated.

ICE:
After reading numerous threads, I’m planning:
Head Unit: Pioneer or Blaupunkt with remote and mp3 CD capability
4 Speakers: JBL GTO937 - 5.25 or 6x9 with MDF
What does MDF mean - I don’t know

Not planning to do at dealer. Any Mumbai recommendations?

Tint:
4 side glasses: Considering Solar Guard. Anyone used it? Garware is bad and others are expensive
Front: Considering Autografix. Any insight? May be forced to buy more expensive Lumnar AIR 65 or vkool
Rear: Would this be helpful?
Should I do this at dealer?

Seat Cover:
Palio’s fabric seems fine. Not taking covers.

Arm rest:
Can someone recommend a place in Mumbai?

I’m not looking at changing filter or free flow exhaust. Still haven’t researched them.

Amit

Mod's Note: Amit, two smilies per post please. Also, all your posts seem to carry a 'None [hide]' with a javascript link. Could you check what this gibberish is? I think it has something to do with your signature.

5th August 2007, 23:28	#1 (permalink)
amitsingh08 Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 36	Palio Stile 1.6 sport : please review my mod plans Hi Team BHP I am embarking on the Palio journey and plan to book one next weekend. Could you please review my proposed car plan? Please comment on anything that sticks out. Tyres: Should I upgrade from 175/65/R14 to 195/60/R14 - alloy wheel is 5.5J Will the 195 give me noticeable improvement? Or reduce FE? Do stock tyres suffer from noise? Has anyone upgraded to Michelin Energy XM1 or another good tyre? I plan to do this at dealer. How much will it cost? Security: Stile 1.6 sport doesn’t have immobilizer. What security system do you use? Don’t want to depend on steering lock; can easily be broken. In the States, they sell a clutch lock. When locked, clutch can’t be pressed, and car can’t be operated. ICE: After reading numerous threads, I’m planning: Head Unit: Pioneer or Blaupunkt with remote and mp3 CD capability 4 Speakers: JBL GTO937 - 5.25 or 6x9 with MDF What does MDF mean - I don’t know Not planning to do at dealer. Any Mumbai recommendations? Tint: 4 side glasses: Considering Solar Guard. Anyone used it? Garware is bad and others are expensive Front: Considering Autografix. Any insight? May be forced to buy more expensive Lumnar AIR 65 or vkool Rear: Would this be helpful? Should I do this at dealer? Seat Cover: Palio’s fabric seems fine. Not taking covers. Arm rest: Can someone recommend a place in Mumbai? I’m not looking at changing filter or free flow exhaust. Still haven’t researched them. Amit Mod's Note: Amit, two smilies per post please. Also, all your posts seem to carry a 'None [hide]' with a javascript link. Could you check what this gibberish is? I think it has something to do with your signature. Last edited by Zappo : 6th August 2007 at 00:46.