Wish list for a Gypsy

Gypsyman · 9th December 2008, 02:00

Hey All!

Considering the fact that Gypsy is the best indian off roader, what will be the wish list if some one wa to buy a fully customised gypsy, and at what cost.

Lets discuss the best thoughts for both off roading and Highway drive ( I understand that highway drive on a gypsy is a pig back drive, but we could make it feel better in a customised GYpsy, cant we)

Will you want to customise a Gypsy king, MG 410 or an MG413?

Add to the list below

Engine - Replace stock with ? -Diese/Petrol (best option on market)
Suspension
Brakes
Interiors
Seats
Safety features
Diff locks
AT tyres?
Off road capabilities (list)
and...........................

Am keeping PS and AC as a standard option

All Gypsy owners and enthusiast, pour your inputs

khan_sultan · 9th December 2008, 10:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gypsyman

...Considering the fact that Gypsy is the best indian off roader..

Correction. Gypsy is NOT the best Indian off-roader. It is ONE of the best. There is NO such thing as 'the best'. Each 4x4 vehicle has some areas where they stand out and some areas where some other 4x4's stand out.

Cheers,

Hemanth · 9th December 2008, 10:25

Roll cage
Alloy wheels
Diesel engine
Different rear seating options

4x4addict · 9th December 2008, 10:28

Hey Gypsyman,

Unless you work for Maruthi Suzuki, I think this thread will be waste of time ;-).

But personally from my perspective, I just need three things more in the gypsy:

1. Torqy Diesel Motor (Biggest show stopper as far as I am concerned).
2. Power Steering (Can live without).
3. Air conditioning. (Can be added after Market)

Everything else I can add on.

devil_in_flesh · 9th December 2008, 10:29

Contarary to popular belief i have put low profile micheline's on my Gypsy. This improves the stability (jumping)of the vehicle for highway/city driving, as i am not much of an off-roader. Aura Mag wheels compliment my wheels well and have substantially smoothened my ride.

vinod_nookala · 9th December 2008, 10:32

i think the most important upgrade it needs is suspension, like live axle coil springs on gimny. Rest every thing can be lived with and can be added after market except power steering. Gypsy according to me will loose its soul if plonked with diesel. Few vehicles are just meant to have petrol motors!

dwaraka · 9th December 2008, 12:00

Gypsyman,

I agree with Khan_Sultan for he saying, Gypsy is not the best off roader, but one of the best off roader.

Modifications does not increase the off roadability. Stock vehicle is fine enough to put into rough use. But tyre and LSD/FSD as put by Khan-Sultan will definitely make your gypsy formidable. Go for AT/R instead of stock tyres.

If you can afford, put a winch at the front and roll cage to protect yourselves incase of rollover.

On our off roadings, we take safety of vehicle and driver as foremost important.

Dwarak

Gypsyman · 10th December 2008, 03:07

Vinod,
I am being told that we can add a powersteering to a Gypsy as an after market product, infact when i was searching for a Gypsy, I enquired with a seller and he pointed out that he has added a powersteering from a maruthi service center here in chennai

DirtyDan · 10th December 2008, 19:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gypsyman

Vinod,
I am being told that we can add a powersteering to a Gypsy as an after market product, infact when i was searching for a Gypsy, I enquired with a seller and he pointed out that he has added a powersteering from a maruthi service center here in chennai

I have seen Gypsies with PS.

Maruti Swift's diesel would be about a right sized swap. I am wondering what it takes to put an ECU controlled motor like that into another vehicle. You would have swap in a similar exhaust to pick up the oxigen sensor. I think you might have to also hook up some other stuff like maybe a sensor controlled speedo? I would look around on other forums for this information but those creatures only use 2 wheel drive (or less!) and are therefore sub-humans.

fatherlover · 11th December 2008, 16:29

upgrade it needs is suspension, like live axle coil springs on gimny....

digitalrider · 12th December 2008, 01:59

i agree with Vinod. Gypsy will lose its character if plonked in with a diesel. It provides greater reliability and drivabilty because of the motor. My wishlist -

1) Bigger CC ( torqy ) petrol block.
2) lower ratio gear box.
3) Independent Coil spring suspension!

A-jay · 27th February 2009, 12:01

Hey guys,

Could some one help me out with a good gypsy mech in bangalore
if you could provide me his number and address

Spitfire · 27th February 2009, 12:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by A-jay

Hey guys,

Could some one help me out with a good gypsy mech in bangalore
if you could provide me his number and address

For mods? upgrades? regular service? what do you need a mech for?

A-jay · 2nd March 2009, 11:23

I need the mech for some engine work and mods

provide me with the number and location guys

khan_sultan · 2nd March 2009, 13:20

Ajay: Look in this thread and also use the search feature.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...-stations.html

Cheers,

9th December 2008, 02:00	#1
Gypsyman Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 13 Thanked: 0 Times	Wish list for a Gypsy Hey All! Considering the fact that Gypsy is the best indian off roader, what will be the wish list if some one wa to buy a fully customised gypsy, and at what cost. Lets discuss the best thoughts for both off roading and Highway drive ( I understand that highway drive on a gypsy is a pig back drive, but we could make it feel better in a customised GYpsy, cant we) Will you want to customise a Gypsy king, MG 410 or an MG413? Add to the list below Engine - Replace stock with ? -Diese/Petrol (best option on market) Suspension Brakes Interiors Seats Safety features Diff locks AT tyres? Off road capabilities (list) and........................... Am keeping PS and AC as a standard option All Gypsy owners and enthusiast, pour your inputs
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9th December 2008, 10:25	#3
Hemanth BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mysore Posts: 193 Thanked: 4 Times	Roll cage Alloy wheels Diesel engine Different rear seating options
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9th December 2008, 10:28	#4
4x4addict Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,483 Thanked: 4,529 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Hey Gypsyman, Unless you work for Maruthi Suzuki, I think this thread will be waste of time ;-). But personally from my perspective, I just need three things more in the gypsy: 1. Torqy Diesel Motor (Biggest show stopper as far as I am concerned). 2. Power Steering (Can live without). 3. Air conditioning. (Can be added after Market) Everything else I can add on.
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9th December 2008, 10:29	#5
devil_in_flesh BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 93 Thanked: 6 Times	Contarary to popular belief i have put low profile micheline's on my Gypsy. This improves the stability (jumping)of the vehicle for highway/city driving, as i am not much of an off-roader. Aura Mag wheels compliment my wheels well and have substantially smoothened my ride.
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9th December 2008, 10:32	#6
vinod_nookala Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,737 Thanked: 430 Times View My Garage	i think the most important upgrade it needs is suspension, like live axle coil springs on gimny. Rest every thing can be lived with and can be added after market except power steering. Gypsy according to me will loose its soul if plonked with diesel. Few vehicles are just meant to have petrol motors!
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9th December 2008, 12:00	#7
dwaraka Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 229 Times	Gypsyman, I agree with Khan_Sultan for he saying, Gypsy is not the best off roader, but one of the best off roader. Modifications does not increase the off roadability. Stock vehicle is fine enough to put into rough use. But tyre and LSD/FSD as put by Khan-Sultan will definitely make your gypsy formidable. Go for AT/R instead of stock tyres. If you can afford, put a winch at the front and roll cage to protect yourselves incase of rollover. On our off roadings, we take safety of vehicle and driver as foremost important. Dwarak
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10th December 2008, 03:07	#8
Gypsyman Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 13 Thanked: 0 Times	Vinod, I am being told that we can add a powersteering to a Gypsy as an after market product, infact when i was searching for a Gypsy, I enquired with a seller and he pointed out that he has added a powersteering from a maruthi service center here in chennai
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11th December 2008, 16:29	#10
fatherlover BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 81 Thanked: Once View My Garage	upgrade it needs is suspension, like live axle coil springs on gimny....
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12th December 2008, 01:59	#11
digitalrider BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 37 Thanked: 0 Times	i agree with Vinod. Gypsy will lose its character if plonked in with a diesel. It provides greater reliability and drivabilty because of the motor. My wishlist - 1) Bigger CC ( torqy ) petrol block. 2) lower ratio gear box. 3) Independent Coil spring suspension!
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27th February 2009, 12:01	#12
A-jay BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 42 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	Hey guys, Could some one help me out with a good gypsy mech in bangalore if you could provide me his number and address
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2nd March 2009, 11:23	#14
A-jay BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 42 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	I need the mech for some engine work and mods provide me with the number and location guys
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2nd March 2009, 13:20	#15
khan_sultan Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Noida/Bangalore Posts: 4,925 Thanked: 5,853 Times View My Garage	Ajay: Look in this thread and also use the search feature. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...-stations.html Cheers,
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