Hi guys,
I have an August 2005 model Baleno - Pearl Silver Vxi.... I plan to get it face lifted once it crosses 2 years.... I need a few suggestions from you guys...
1) Alloys -
My Baleno's almost covered 20,000 kms and I guess I should be changing my tyres soon. So I thought I would get some new alloys to go with it... I currently have the 13" stocks with the stock Bridgestones and I am planning to get either a 14" or a 15". But I read somewhere in this forum that 15" alloys affect the handling and also gives some speedo errors. Please advise me on this. Also, I heard that most after market alloys come only in sets of 4..... Is this true? I prefer a set of 5 as it wont be a huge headache during punctures and tyre rotation. Please let me know of any good place in Bangalore for tyres and alloys.
2) Rear lights -
Most of you would agree with me on this..... the most disappointing feature of the first model Baleno is the rear lights... but Maruti did try and facelifting it by introducing the last model with white colored indicator lights. When one of my rear lights broke, I planned to replace it with the white indicator ones. But when I enquired with Bimal Auto, Bangalore, they quoted a price of Rs. 10,000/- per piece for the white ones!!
Apparently, its because its Japan made... whereas the old rear lights with yellow indicators is Indian made and the price is Rs. 600/- per piece.... Could somebody please shed some light on this outrageous difference in prices? Also, could anybody give some suggestions to improve the rear of the Baleno?
3) Front Lights -
My brother had sent me a pair of H.I.D Simulation bulbs from the Middle East.... but these had the following specifications written on them.
H4 12V 560/520W
I know these figures sound outrageous...... if the figures are true, will there be any adverse effects if I replace my stock bulbs with the above mentioned bulbs?
Also, I am interested in getting H.I.D bulbs for my car. Are there any that are compatible with the Baleno headset? I heard they cost around 20k. Where in Bangalore can I get them and will the fitting be done there itself?
4) K & N Filters -
I dont plan on doing any serious performance mods, but I might go for a K&N stock filter replacement. But I have heard conflicting statements on this. Some say that manufacturer warranty will be void if I install a K&N filter (I have a 3 year extended warranty and I dont want to lose it). But I have heard others say that Bimal Auto, Bangalore, actually endorse K&N filters. Any ideas on this one?
5) Skirts -
I plan to get some side skirts as well as front and rear skirts for my Baleno. Nothing too fancy..... jst some decent skirts. But i havent heard of any reputed places in Bangalore that do this. The only reliable place I have heard of is Kitup, Coimbatore. Also, when I got my fogs fit, those idiots did a bad job while cutting the front bumper and there are visible, uneven gaps between the fog lamps and the bumper. Is there any way to rectify this other than getting a new bumper??
I guess thats it..... looking forward to your suggestions.... thanks guys!!
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