What do you think is the Sub 20 Lac perfomance car for us Indians ?

ajmat · 27th May 2006, 07:52

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

. And spares will definately be cheaper too. So the above test doesn't hold too well!

Agreed but it gives an idea about the cars in terms of driving dynamics

BUSA · 27th May 2006, 12:23

In the same fifth gear test they said the Laura costs 18000 pounds thats roughly less then 15L and the Golf reaches 100 in .1 secs faster but the Laura has a higher top speed by 5kmph.

janeckozzy · 27th May 2006, 12:34

id put d money down as a downpayment for a brand new impretza..... he he

prince85 · 27th May 2006, 13:38

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Originally Posted by janeckozzy

id put d money down as a downpayment for a brand new impretza..... he he

Did you mean Imprenza?????

Boom Shiva · 27th May 2006, 13:53

Actually I think Devarshi has a point. If you take a used Lancer for say about 4 lakhs and then spend 16 lakhs on engine transplants, suspension upgrades and other mods, it will rip all other contenders a new exhaust pipe.

goldie_malhotra · 27th May 2006, 15:32

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Originally Posted by Boom Shiva

Actually I think Devarshi has a point. If you take a used Lancer for say about 4 lakhs and then spend 16 lakhs on engine transplants, suspension upgrades and other mods, it will rip all other contenders a new exhaust pipe.

Well, as long as we are thinking about engine transplants - why not consider a second hand OHC, and plonk in one of those B-series or D-series VTEC engines which give upto 180-200 bhp.

An engine like that should not cost more than 5 L, and an old OHC around 4-5 L. Then you have suspension upgrades and racing seats/steering, 17 inchers, air-filters, NOS maybe - all adding upto a total of less than 15 lacs, and you have a racer which might do a one up on the Evo.

Hmmm - I better watch F&F one more time for more ideas

veyron1 · 27th May 2006, 16:36

@goldiemalhotra; You can get an OHC 1.3, type II, for about 3 lacs. There are B16B's and B18C's (or better yet, an H22) available for import for about a lac and a half; used, of course. Bring them in, overhaul the setup for about a lac and a half or so (that would include race/forged pistons, conrods, wiring harness, et.al). Stiffen up the suspension, add coilovers, strut braces, brembo rotors, hondata/haltech standalone ECM's, and others for another 2 lacs. Increase the rear height, decrease the front, add sticky rubbers from michelin, and voila- you have a late 11- early 12 second car for about 8-8.5 lacs. Pure insanity. Want more? Add NOS/turbo to that setup for another 1.5 lacs, and you have a potential 11 second car, given the right setup.

So, for less than 1 million rupees, you have your own ultra-fast dinky racer; a car that can give Porsche boxsters and Audi Quattros a massive complex. Alas, easier said than done, and people are already on the project as I speak...

goldie_malhotra · 27th May 2006, 18:58

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Originally Posted by veyron1

So, for less than 1 million rupees, you have your own ultra-fast dinky racer; a car that can give Porsche boxsters and Audi Quattros a massive complex. Alas, easier said than done, and people are already on the project as I speak...

An 11-second car within 10 L - WOW !!! Had no idea it could be done in that small a budget.

Boom Shiva · 27th May 2006, 20:46

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Originally Posted by veyron1

Alas, easier said than done...

Heh. Always read the fine print Goldie. You could end up with 10 lakh rupees worth of fried metal.

Shan2nu · 28th May 2006, 01:01

Best sub 20 lakh performance cars in India.

Skoda Octavia RS
Old City Vtec
Old Ford Mondeo

Shan2nu

maxbhp · 6th June 2006, 07:57

Ford Mondeo - 2001

Sparco Recaro seats.
Tyres - 17" 245 section.
OZ racing wheels.
ECU remap software.
KKK turbocharger.
New Mondeo's bumper + Skirts.
Scoop on roof top.
Black Paint Job from Dupont.
New Mondeo's tail lamp.
Free Flow exhaust.

maxbhp · 6th June 2006, 07:58

By the way recaro seats coz the old one's Electric seats are plagued with electrical problems.

maxbhp · 7th September 2006, 20:03

Right now I guess Civic with perfomance mods can be a great contender for this title.

27th May 2006, 12:23	#62
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	In the same fifth gear test they said the Laura costs 18000 pounds thats roughly less then 15L and the Golf reaches 100 in .1 secs faster but the Laura has a higher top speed by 5kmph.
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27th May 2006, 12:34	#63
janeckozzy BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 57 Thanked: 0 Times	id put d money down as a downpayment for a brand new impretza..... he he
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27th May 2006, 13:53	#65
Boom Shiva BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,055 Thanked: 18 Times	Actually I think Devarshi has a point. If you take a used Lancer for say about 4 lakhs and then spend 16 lakhs on engine transplants, suspension upgrades and other mods, it will rip all other contenders a new exhaust pipe.
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27th May 2006, 16:36	#67
veyron1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,424 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	@goldiemalhotra; You can get an OHC 1.3, type II, for about 3 lacs. There are B16B's and B18C's (or better yet, an H22) available for import for about a lac and a half; used, of course. Bring them in, overhaul the setup for about a lac and a half or so (that would include race/forged pistons, conrods, wiring harness, et.al). Stiffen up the suspension, add coilovers, strut braces, brembo rotors, hondata/haltech standalone ECM's, and others for another 2 lacs. Increase the rear height, decrease the front, add sticky rubbers from michelin, and voila- you have a late 11- early 12 second car for about 8-8.5 lacs. Pure insanity. Want more? Add NOS/turbo to that setup for another 1.5 lacs, and you have a potential 11 second car, given the right setup. So, for less than 1 million rupees, you have your own ultra-fast dinky racer; a car that can give Porsche boxsters and Audi Quattros a massive complex. Alas, easier said than done, and people are already on the project as I speak...
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28th May 2006, 01:01	#70
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	Best sub 20 lakh performance cars in India. Skoda Octavia RS Old City Vtec Old Ford Mondeo Shan2nu
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6th June 2006, 07:57	#71
maxbhp Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: C C K Posts: 1,382 Thanked: 89 Times View My Garage	How about this...... Ford Mondeo - 2001 Sparco Recaro seats. Tyres - 17" 245 section. OZ racing wheels. ECU remap software. KKK turbocharger. New Mondeo's bumper + Skirts. Scoop on roof top. Black Paint Job from Dupont. New Mondeo's tail lamp. Free Flow exhaust.
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6th June 2006, 07:58	#72
maxbhp Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: C C K Posts: 1,382 Thanked: 89 Times View My Garage	By the way recaro seats coz the old one's Electric seats are plagued with electrical problems.
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7th September 2006, 20:03	#73
maxbhp Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: C C K Posts: 1,382 Thanked: 89 Times View My Garage	Right now I guess Civic with perfomance mods can be a great contender for this title.
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