Swift ZXi - finally bought

Ricky_63 · 22nd March 2009, 20:54

Hi All

Just wanted to share that I have finally bought a Swift ZXi mint condition 2006, with 29000 kms on the odo, from Maruti True Value. So I have a warranty of 1 year & 3 free services.

The car is in MINT condition (but with pathetic JK Vectra 185/70/14 tyres) factory fitted alloys, Climatronic A/c.

So the immediate requirement is wheels & tyres !! I have decided to go with 15" wheels & VFM tyres.

The main purpose of this purchase was & is my Slip disc. Believe you me, the seating height & position has already done wonders for my back..

The next step would be to look for a "REAL" power upgrade, but no I am not changing the engine. I am going to have someone who understands engines to work on it, so I will end up with a stock engine with changed internals !!

This should work well !! I am happy with 40% increase on stock power, as long as it is REAL & RELIABLE !!

The detail will follow once finalized.

Cheers

SirAlec · 22nd March 2009, 21:07

congratulations on your purchase!. how much did it cost you?, if you don't mind that is.

i can see you are frustrated with tuners and similar lot. any particular reason.

mnhegde · 22nd March 2009, 21:11

congratulations ricky. Nice purchase. can you post some photographs please. Does the 2006 zxi come with factory fitted cd player?? Which tyres are you planning to go for??
Happy and safe driving brother

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live2drive · 22nd March 2009, 21:20

Congratulations Ricky.
How about posting some pics now?

Akshay1234 · 22nd March 2009, 22:07

congrats. i just hope the ride on 15s is good enough for your back. now im waiting to see what mods you do. please get the swift sport bodykit.

SS-Traveller · 22nd March 2009, 22:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricky_63

Hi All

Just wanted to share that I have finally bought a Swift ZXi mint condition 2006, with 29000 kms on the odo, from Maruti True Value.
...pathetic JK Vectra 185/70/14 tyres...

Congratulations on your new acquisition. Yes, I can vouch for the fact that the ZXi's seat feels good for the back, but the JK tyres are pathetic - hardly any grip. Just a change to Michelins on the same 14" rims would be a huge change to the ride and handling - with change up to 15" rims, you'll end up with lower profile tyres, which may not be so nice for your back.

I hope you won't mind letting us know the price paid.

loving_alaap · 22nd March 2009, 22:29

40% increase in power?

After changing the setting, please let the BHPians know about it, with detailed story & Pics.

Anyway, Congrats for finding such a nice car.

Fountainheader · 22nd March 2009, 22:36

Congrats Ricky

Awesome VFM this car is. Hope you enjoy your time. Go for 195/60/R15. Should solve you problems

abhinav.gupta88 · 23rd March 2009, 00:28

Congrats Ricky.
For 15" there are lensos up for sale in Classifieds by smokin.
Contact him. Unopened , Directly from the Store.

Ricky_63 · 23rd March 2009, 10:14

Thanks for all the comments guys ! Will post some pics soon as I shoot some. As for the 15" rims there is no major loss in ride quality, as I have driven a Swift running 15's & did not find that too bad !

Cheers

mclaren1885 · 23rd March 2009, 10:18

So what plans? Engine wise. I see signs of emulating Gogi's build?

iraghava · 23rd March 2009, 12:27

Congratulations Ricky! Have fun with the new car!

Bubby · 23rd March 2009, 12:32

Congratulations Ricky, enjoy the ride and dont forget to wear the seat belt

karankapoor · 23rd March 2009, 13:05

congrats ricky one more has join the swift gang yipppy..

Ricky_63 · 23rd March 2009, 17:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirAlec

congratulations on your purchase!. how much did it cost you?, if you don't mind that is.

i can see you are frustrated with tuners and similar lot. any particular reason.

Well 3.75 is what it costed me. Maybe on the higher side, but a VFM car nonetheless.
As for the frustration part

my Lancer "power upgrade" was an experiance I will not forget in a hurry. Basically one learns & what better way of learning than from one's own experience ?

@mclaren1885

Plans are underway to make a TOTALLY RELIABLE daily use car. The list of upgrades shall be decided in the coming week or so. No Turbo just yet, just some engine internals & a short ratio Swift GTi gearbox & some other little stuff.

Any ideas or pointers ??

Cheers

22nd March 2009, 20:54	#1
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,885 Thanked: 518 Times View My Garage	Swift ZXi - finally bought Hi All Just wanted to share that I have finally bought a Swift ZXi mint condition 2006, with 29000 kms on the odo, from Maruti True Value. So I have a warranty of 1 year & 3 free services. The car is in MINT condition (but with pathetic JK Vectra 185/70/14 tyres) factory fitted alloys, Climatronic A/c. So the immediate requirement is wheels & tyres !! I have decided to go with 15" wheels & VFM tyres. The main purpose of this purchase was & is my Slip disc. Believe you me, the seating height & position has already done wonders for my back.. The next step would be to look for a "REAL" power upgrade, but no I am not changing the engine. I am going to have someone who understands engines to work on it, so I will end up with a stock engine with changed internals !! This should work well !! I am happy with 40% increase on stock power, as long as it is REAL & RELIABLE !! The detail will follow once finalized. Cheers Last edited by Ricky_63 : 22nd March 2009 at 21:01.
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22nd March 2009, 21:07	#2
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	congratulations on your purchase!. how much did it cost you?, if you don't mind that is. i can see you are frustrated with tuners and similar lot. any particular reason.
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22nd March 2009, 21:11	#3
mnhegde BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: B E N G A L U R U Posts: 473 Thanked: 0 Times	congratulations ricky. Nice purchase. can you post some photographs please. Does the 2006 zxi come with factory fitted cd player?? Which tyres are you planning to go for?? Happy and safe driving brother .
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22nd March 2009, 21:20	#4
live2drive BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 525 Thanked: 27 Times View My Garage	Congratulations Ricky. How about posting some pics now?
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22nd March 2009, 22:07	#5
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,317 Times	congrats. i just hope the ride on 15s is good enough for your back. now im waiting to see what mods you do. please get the swift sport bodykit.
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22nd March 2009, 22:29	#7
loving_alaap BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 808 Thanked: 9 Times	40% increase in power? After changing the setting, please let the BHPians know about it, with detailed story & Pics. Anyway, Congrats for finding such a nice car.
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22nd March 2009, 22:36	#8
Fountainheader Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,501 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Congrats Ricky Awesome VFM this car is. Hope you enjoy your time. Go for 195/60/R15. Should solve you problems
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23rd March 2009, 00:28	#9
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Congrats Ricky. For 15" there are lensos up for sale in Classifieds by smokin. Contact him. Unopened , Directly from the Store.
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23rd March 2009, 10:14	#10
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,885 Thanked: 518 Times View My Garage	Thanks for all the comments guys ! Will post some pics soon as I shoot some. As for the 15" rims there is no major loss in ride quality, as I have driven a Swift running 15's & did not find that too bad ! Cheers
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23rd March 2009, 10:18	#11
mclaren1885 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 4,820 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	So what plans? Engine wise. I see signs of emulating Gogi's build?
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23rd March 2009, 12:27	#12
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Congratulations Ricky! Have fun with the new car!
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23rd March 2009, 12:32	#13
Bubby BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 503 Thanked: 168 Times	Congratulations Ricky, enjoy the ride and dont forget to wear the seat belt
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23rd March 2009, 13:05	#14
karankapoor Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: in the car!!! Posts: 1,675 Thanked: 6 Times	congrats ricky one more has join the swift gang yipppy..
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