Swift A pillars Blackend ?

lambuhere1 · 13th June 2007, 10:02

Hi

Recently I am seeing a lot of swift in B'lore who have the A pillars ( the ones where the Front Windscreen ends on your right and left) in Black color, even when the body color is different? It appears to be a recent trend? Any particular reason attributed to it?

Original Models of swift didn't have this color?

On another note, Does anyone have any idea when swift is coming with the M series engine ?

Thanks

Ram P

manikjeet · 13th June 2007, 10:22

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Originally Posted by lambuhere1

Hi

Original Models of swift didn't have this color?

On another note, Does anyone have any idea when swift is coming with the M series engine ?

the lxi and ldi didn't have the black pillars all the rest had and have black pillars from day 1

and the M series engine is coming out next month i read it on the forum only

abhilashvk · 13th June 2007, 10:32

A and B pillars are blackened for Vxi, Zxi and VDi models ....

ad75 · 13th June 2007, 10:39

swift vxi,zxi & vdi come with black coloured A & B pillars
don know the reason but it does look cool though..

ebmrajesh · 13th June 2007, 11:15

yes, i have a Vdi model and I have both the pillars blackened. its not a specific features but it kind of adds a difference to the overall look of the car., especially if you have dark sun films to your windows.

lambuhere1 · 13th June 2007, 15:43

But sunfilms, You cannot have it on the front screen, isnt it. Its against the law, I believe,

As per my understanding, sunfilms upto 50% reduction in light are acceptable by Traffic police in BLR, Correct me if I am wrong

Ram P

milin · 13th June 2007, 18:34

You can have a film put on your windscreen...there are legal as well as illegal (dark ones) available..Garware and couple of other manufacturers do market totally transperent windscreen films...They claim it cuts down glare and helps keep the car cool and in turn the airconditioning is more efficient. Do check with your local accessory store

1100D · 13th June 2007, 19:19

In my opinion, swift without the blackened A pillar is pointless. The Cockpit effect is all but gone. So all LXi LDi owners should just paint their A pillars. Or just buy the car in Black!!

manikjeet · 13th June 2007, 19:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1100D

In my opinion, swift without the blackened A pillar is pointless. The Cockpit effect is all but gone. So all LXi LDi owners should just paint their A pillars. Or just buy the car in Black!!

firstly the pillar is not painted black but has a tape in matt black finish and it can be done from autside for around rs200

and i have seen a zxi black swift without the pillar in matt black finish

has anybody seen it

lambuhere1 · 14th June 2007, 13:30

Manikjeet

Did you remove the BLACK tape on the pillar of your car ? Was just wondering if thats possible? Does it have any effect on the inside painted body color ?

I still prefer the A and B pillars with body color? Any idea how I can get it done ?

Thanks

Ram P

mansidea · 16th June 2007, 23:32

The beauty of swift is its black A pillar & it goes well with all the color variants they have. LXi looks like a cheap car compared to its bros.

sandeep3in · 15th October 2008, 21:01

Hi ,

Can some one let me know whether the A pillar in swift is painted black or it is covered with a tape .

I have a LDI which i need to have the A pillars in Black , Can some one let me know where can this be done in Bangalore.

Thanks In Adavnce

Eddy · 16th October 2008, 01:21

I think its done with a number plate sticker.

white_vdi · 16th October 2008, 01:32

yup its the same tape as the numbers on your no. plate.

OT: A-pillar in fabia is painted black, glossy black. looks real nice!!

noidaboy · 16th October 2008, 02:14

Make sure the tape is of good quality,local tapes shrink after something,leaving borders of adhesive.

13th June 2007, 10:02	#1
lambuhere1 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: @ Driver's Seat @ Posts: 708 Thanked: 106 Times	Swift A pillars Blackend ? Hi Recently I am seeing a lot of swift in B'lore who have the A pillars ( the ones where the Front Windscreen ends on your right and left) in Black color, even when the body color is different? It appears to be a recent trend? Any particular reason attributed to it? Original Models of swift didn't have this color? On another note, Does anyone have any idea when swift is coming with the M series engine ? Thanks Ram P
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13th June 2007, 10:32	#3
abhilashvk BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore/Calic Posts: 367 Thanked: 32 Times View My Garage	A and B pillars are blackened for Vxi, Zxi and VDi models ....
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13th June 2007, 10:39	#4
ad75 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 271 Thanked: 25 Times View My Garage	swift vxi,zxi & vdi come with black coloured A & B pillars don know the reason but it does look cool though..
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13th June 2007, 11:15	#5
ebmrajesh BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 119 Thanked: 28 Times	yes, i have a Vdi model and I have both the pillars blackened. its not a specific features but it kind of adds a difference to the overall look of the car., especially if you have dark sun films to your windows.
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13th June 2007, 15:43	#6
lambuhere1 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: @ Driver's Seat @ Posts: 708 Thanked: 106 Times	But sunfilms, You cannot have it on the front screen, isnt it. Its against the law, I believe, As per my understanding, sunfilms upto 50% reduction in light are acceptable by Traffic police in BLR, Correct me if I am wrong Ram P
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13th June 2007, 18:34	#7
milin BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 95 Thanked: 43 Times	You can have a film put on your windscreen...there are legal as well as illegal (dark ones) available..Garware and couple of other manufacturers do market totally transperent windscreen films...They claim it cuts down glare and helps keep the car cool and in turn the airconditioning is more efficient. Do check with your local accessory store
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13th June 2007, 19:19	#8
1100D Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,390 Thanked: 4,096 Times View My Garage	In my opinion, swift without the blackened A pillar is pointless. The Cockpit effect is all but gone. So all LXi LDi owners should just paint their A pillars. Or just buy the car in Black!!
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14th June 2007, 13:30	#10
lambuhere1 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: @ Driver's Seat @ Posts: 708 Thanked: 106 Times	Manikjeet Did you remove the BLACK tape on the pillar of your car ? Was just wondering if thats possible? Does it have any effect on the inside painted body color ? I still prefer the A and B pillars with body color? Any idea how I can get it done ? Thanks Ram P
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16th June 2007, 23:32	#11
mansidea BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 238 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	The beauty of swift is its black A pillar & it goes well with all the color variants they have. LXi looks like a cheap car compared to its bros.
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15th October 2008, 21:01	#12
sandeep3in BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 215 Thanked: 122 Times	Is the A pillar a tape or Paint Hi , Can some one let me know whether the A pillar in swift is painted black or it is covered with a tape . I have a LDI which i need to have the A pillars in Black , Can some one let me know where can this be done in Bangalore. Thanks In Adavnce
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16th October 2008, 01:21	#13
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,387 Thanked: 13,301 Times	I think its done with a number plate sticker.
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16th October 2008, 01:32	#14
white_vdi BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 857 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	yup its the same tape as the numbers on your no. plate. OT: A-pillar in fabia is painted black, glossy black. looks real nice!!
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16th October 2008, 02:14	#15
noidaboy BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Noida Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 268 Times View My Garage	Make sure the tape is of good quality,local tapes shrink after something,leaving borders of adhesive.
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