The lovely Premier Padmini S1 (Fiat 1100-D) - Page 4 - Team-BHP

Steeroid · 24th January 2006, 09:52

I want one of these !!!! Been looking for a pristine example for the last 5 years now...

No I dont mean the girl.

Rtech · 24th January 2006, 09:57

Hey Steeroid...a T-bhp member has one of those in very good condition. Now try and get him to hand over the keys!

Steeroid · 24th January 2006, 11:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rtech

Hey Steeroid...a T-bhp member has one of those in very good condition. Now try and get him to hand over the keys!

Easier said than done...takes a lot of effort to get a car from a good owner. I've been talking to this old man with a 1942 BMW single cylinder for about 3 years now...

Ram · 24th January 2006, 11:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by hrag

Hats off to you - a true 1100 D fan!

If I'm not mistaken, only the deluxe models of the S1 range got the NE gearbox (an absolute gem). We have a 1996 Premier Padmini S1 - the least frills model, which has the column mounted gearshift, bench seats front and rear, no A/C. This gearbox is not all-synchromesh.

Thank you for the compliment, Mr. H. Raghavan.

My Padmini S1 is a Deluxe BU. So it has the Nissan all-synchromesh gearbox, adjustable bucket seats with backrest-tilt, extendable headrests, seatbelts and pale green tinted glasses. When I took delivery of the new car from the showroom, in Dasara 1995, it was Imperial Maroon color with grey upholstery and grey pile carpeting. The red, white and blue paintwork was done in Feb. 2004.

I was under the impression that all S1s had Nissan componentry. I realize from you that it's only the deluxe models that are so.

salilpawar1 · 15th May 2006, 18:04

oooh! i remember the good old premier padmini aka fiat so well!!! Yeah, i know the car was very noisy, absolutely no performance, handling and braking but u know people who have owned padminis have always abused them including myself but i still have a softcorner for this car. i don't know a car which has been a successful family car, rally car, taxi, tourist taxi, government car in its heydays. there are so many enthusiasts in this country who would prefer to mod a secondhand fiat with fat tyres, loud exhausts (which sound awesome) and even nitrous kits. i want all bhpians to share their experiences about the padmini, good and mostly bad. We are abusing the padminis (and the ambys) because many of them still exist. This is a phenomenon which is associated all great and not so great classic cars when they are many in numbers on the road and when only a handful examples are left on the roads people start apreciating these cars and turn them into collector's items overnight. from bikes, a classic example in india is the yamaha rd350. But all i can say is that i can vouch for the repairability of the padmini (not the reliabilty of the car) and is still a good canvas for some really extreme modifications....

sumitkalindi · 15th May 2006, 18:09

I love it, I had learned to differentiane between my carb and clutch plate due to it, and yes it made me a half mechanic.

Edmund · 15th May 2006, 18:37

Yeah baby, the first car i drove was a Premier Padmini, The shaft mounted gearshift!!!

sbasak · 15th May 2006, 18:56

Similar thread here....

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...hlight=padmini (The lovely Premier Padmini S1 (Fiat 1100-D))

namit · 15th May 2006, 19:31

Hey guys !!

We have graduated from Padminis - M800 - NE118 - Santro - Chevy Aveo and trust me except the modern cars NE118 was the best and even today's Esteem cannot give you a ride and the gearbox feel of that quality.

Nissan engine was a gem of an engine. The car failed bcoz of it being prone to rust and often electrical breakdowns.

I still remember how crazy i was for NE118 that i wanted to buy a brand new one in 1999 even though we had 1 in the family. After selling it in 2002 when we bought a Santro i was **** scared while driving it bcoz i had got so used to the low centre of gravity and exceptional ride of my 118NE.

NE simply rocks.

islero · 15th May 2006, 19:51

I was going thorugh the classifieds in an issue of 'Classic & Sports Car' (I just cannot stop dreaming and buying cars in my dreams when I get an issue of it)

when I spotted an ad for a Fiat 1100 (identical to the Padmini S1), in which the owner mentioned that these things, due to their tuning potential, were often raced in Italy, and found good use as cheap'n' cheerful race cars.

I need more information about this Italian version of the Padmini's race career. I will be doing my own research, but I just wanted to ask you guys, (and knowledgable people like Mr ram) what they know.

Cheers,
Islero

khamsinmerak · 16th May 2006, 00:52

man youve' painted that nice lil car with godawful crappy tricolour coat.Add those plastic wheel trims..you have murdered it.Poor little Ballila..

khamsinmerak · 16th May 2006, 00:57

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manson · 16th May 2006, 01:10

great write up ram, infcat i learnt driving on a 118ne and a gypsy, the 118 being the first car i drove.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ambylimo

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did you say LATE? how, when?

manson.

Ram · 16th May 2006, 09:27

Mod EDIT: No need to quote the entire post.

This material is from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_1100

Team Fiat · 16th May 2006, 12:28

Now that pic brings back memorries love the baby sweet very sweet needs some mags but its cool

24th January 2006, 09:52	#46 (permalink)
Steeroid Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DXB Posts: 5,640 View My Garage	I want one of these !!!! Been looking for a pristine example for the last 5 years now... No I dont mean the girl. __________________ Cheers Steer Petrols Suck. Diesels Torque. Q.E.D

24th January 2006, 09:57	#47 (permalink)
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,982 View My Garage	Hey Steeroid...a T-bhp member has one of those in very good condition. Now try and get him to hand over the keys! __________________ He who makes the loudest noise usually has the least to say. Unfortunately they don't realise that and keep at it! ____

15th May 2006, 18:04	#50 (permalink)
salilpawar1 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (MH-01) Posts: 470 View My Garage	The Premier Padmini thread oooh! i remember the good old premier padmini aka fiat so well!!! Yeah, i know the car was very noisy, absolutely no performance, handling and braking but u know people who have owned padminis have always abused them including myself but i still have a softcorner for this car. i don't know a car which has been a successful family car, rally car, taxi, tourist taxi, government car in its heydays. there are so many enthusiasts in this country who would prefer to mod a secondhand fiat with fat tyres, loud exhausts (which sound awesome) and even nitrous kits. i want all bhpians to share their experiences about the padmini, good and mostly bad. We are abusing the padminis (and the ambys) because many of them still exist. This is a phenomenon which is associated all great and not so great classic cars when they are many in numbers on the road and when only a handful examples are left on the roads people start apreciating these cars and turn them into collector's items overnight. from bikes, a classic example in india is the yamaha rd350. But all i can say is that i can vouch for the repairability of the padmini (not the reliabilty of the car) and is still a good canvas for some really extreme modifications.... Last edited by salilpawar1 : 15th May 2006 at 18:10.

15th May 2006, 18:37	#52 (permalink)
Edmund BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 535 View My Garage	Yeah baby, the first car i drove was a Premier Padmini, The shaft mounted gearshift!!! __________________ Zeropointeight for me to keep and miles to go before I sleep............

15th May 2006, 18:56	#53 (permalink)
sbasak BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CCU-LTN Posts: 575 View My Garage	Similar thread here.... http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...hlight=padmini (The lovely Premier Padmini S1 (Fiat 1100-D)) __________________ Life is a math which you need to solve without knowing the answer!

15th May 2006, 18:09	#51 (permalink)
sumitkalindi BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Shillong Posts: 276	I love it, I had learned to differentiane between my carb and clutch plate due to it, and yes it made me a half mechanic.

15th May 2006, 19:31	#54 (permalink)
namit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 262	Hey guys !! We have graduated from Padminis - M800 - NE118 - Santro - Chevy Aveo and trust me except the modern cars NE118 was the best and even today's Esteem cannot give you a ride and the gearbox feel of that quality. Nissan engine was a gem of an engine. The car failed bcoz of it being prone to rust and often electrical breakdowns. I still remember how crazy i was for NE118 that i wanted to buy a brand new one in 1999 even though we had 1 in the family. After selling it in 2002 when we bought a Santro i was **** scared while driving it bcoz i had got so used to the low centre of gravity and exceptional ride of my 118NE. NE simply rocks.

15th May 2006, 19:51	#55 (permalink)
islero Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,549 View My Garage	I was going thorugh the classifieds in an issue of 'Classic & Sports Car' (I just cannot stop dreaming and buying cars in my dreams when I get an issue of it) when I spotted an ad for a Fiat 1100 (identical to the Padmini S1), in which the owner mentioned that these things, due to their tuning potential, were often raced in Italy, and found good use as cheap'n' cheerful race cars. I need more information about this Italian version of the Padmini's race career. I will be doing my own research, but I just wanted to ask you guys, (and knowledgable people like Mr ram) what they know. Cheers, Islero __________________ A piece of graffiti- ' Owing to lack of interest, tomorrow has been cancelled'

16th May 2006, 00:52	#56 (permalink)
khamsinmerak Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Palakkad Posts: 27	man youve' painted that nice lil car with godawful crappy tricolour coat.Add those plastic wheel trims..you have murdered it.Poor little Ballila..

16th May 2006, 00:57	#57 (permalink)
khamsinmerak Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Palakkad Posts: 27	Note from the Team-BHP Support Staff : Do make sure that you provide the references/original source for every piece of material that has been taken from another website/publication, to give credit to the original author. We advice you to read the Announcements and Board Rules section before proceeding any further. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_1100 Last edited by Samurai : 16th May 2006 at 10:37.

16th May 2006, 09:27	#59 (permalink)
Ram Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai, Pune, München Posts: 1,591 View My Garage	Mod EDIT: No need to quote the entire post. This material is from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_1100 Last edited by Samurai : 16th May 2006 at 10:38.

16th May 2006, 12:28	#60 (permalink)
Team Fiat BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pune NIBM Posts: 253 View My Garage	Now that pic brings back memorries love the baby sweet very sweet needs some mags but its cool __________________ FROM MILD TO WILD ! *JKS RACING .

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