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![]() So to get more sparking voltage you have two options : Either change the ignition system like you mentioned OR Fit an add on CDI system without modifying the existing setup. The add on CDI system is also connected to the ignition coil providing more input voltage, which boosts the output voltage at the spark plugs to 40,000 volts. You can get more details about the working of a CDI system at : Capacitor discharge ignition - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Also check out an example diagram of a CDI system at : CircuitDB | Capacitor Discharge Ignition Circuit (CDI) Regards and Keep Revving, ![]() Rahul Waghmare. | |
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Your Ignition coil is designed to take only a certain amount of voltage. I advice you not to mess around with it as it is an integral component. | |
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Hence a CDI system uses the existing capability of the ignition coil to produce higher sparking voltage by marginally increasing the primary voltage. Hence there is no messing around with the coil at all. ![]() Now we need to come back the main question... Is it worth spending on Iridium spark plugs for old cars equipped with a CDI system? ![]() Regards and Keep Revving, Rahul Waghmare. | |
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| ![]() A small NE meet happened yesterday. I was really happy to see a very CLEAN and an ORIGINAL NE. Would like to congratulate Funkykar on owning such a piece. I was admiring that clean enigne room so much that i forgot to take pics ![]() |
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BHPian ![]() | ![]() Hi all, Since when did NEs come with the steel bumpers for the front and rear? Mine has got a steel one for the front and a plastic one in th rear. Mine is a 1995 Ne, so I would like to know which one to hunt for so as to make the bumpers look similar. |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() @Pavan: Thanks for the pictures mate! Thanks for gifting me the new dashboard and music console ![]() @Ilango: All of the older NE's were equipped with metal bumpers. The newer one's were all plastic. Surprising to know that in your car one of it is steel and other a plastic. Mine too had plastic bumpers, I simply visited the scrap yard and picked a set of Metal bumpers, got them painted and fixed it. Same was done by Chetu (Greenday) some time back. These metal bumpers are very easy to find. |
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And ... If you can please hand over the Plastic bumpers to me i would be really Grateful to you. ![]() | |
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| ![]() Finally found a guy who does Embossed number plates..... ![]() Could not get it in the Times New Roman format, but still these plates do change the way the car looks. |
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| ![]() That is indeed a well maintained NE, congratulation Pavan! I learned driving on a 118NE so this car has a lot of sentimental value for me, though it was rarely the fastest thing on the road and had it's fair share of minor niggles all the time, all in all it was a comfortable, fun car - here's to an old legend ![]() |
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I imported the NGK BP5ES (Normal recommended plus) from USA (www.sparkplugs.com) that cost me around Rs. 270/- for the set of 4. I used them for about 1 year when i found the susbtitute of the same plugs but with an Iridium tip. So i ordered them, which cost me around Rs. 800/- for 4. The difference is, i agree with Cyrus43, marginal. Overall i feel the engine starts more easily. I dont know if that made the difference but that is what i have observed. BTW, what i really feel worth are the NGK plug wires. The ones available in the local market are not A1 quality. One can notice the the current jumping between the cables when you open the bonnet in pitch darkness. | |
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For the metal bumpers, one can identify them because of their straight style i.e. without the humps. I dont know exactly but they were available in cars after 1995. I feel the earlier ones looked smart. | |
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| ![]() Dear Karthik - please fit Maruti 800 rectangular headlights alongwith their rectangular mounting plates. If done properly, the complete look of your car will get transformed. If you can find original Lucas TVS headlights with Nylon reflectors and fit 140/110 watt GE made in Holland bulbs in them with wiring done as detailed by me on page 60 of the headlights thread, you will be driving something so unique, you will absolutely love it. Try it out, Lucas TVS reflectors are extremely difficult to find, I paid a huge amount for one set which I have with me at home but Lumax ones are readily available. Dear all - the original Seat 124 cars in R&D came with the original Fiat 124 bumpers. Production started in January 1987 with PU (polyurethane) bumpers which never looked good as they warped all over the place. Metal bumpers were introduced around 1991. They look better and do not go wonky. If you can lay your hans on original Fiat 124 bumpers, it is the best solution. Best regards, Behram Dhabhar |
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BHPian ![]() | ![]() Thanks for the info. With this I would like to ask for 1 more info on behalf of other NEians. From which uear did 118NE models come with side mirrors right next to the door glasses, as opposed to side mirrors only on the driver side. |
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BHPian ![]() | ![]() Ilangop: That's 1992. That's also when the diesel 1.38D was introduced. |
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