Maruti Suzuki SS80 DX

kannan666 · 30th March 2009, 12:25

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Originally Posted by devrajman

HI arbind85,

nexus...this was near IBP Petrol Pump when it was in Sheshadripuram Main Road, rt?

is nexus MASS?

Answering for arbind85, Yes on both counts !

kannan666 · 31st March 2009, 17:24

Sorry for the poor quality of picture, it was taken at night, will upload a few better pics later....

ajay99 · 31st March 2009, 19:03

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Originally Posted by kannan666

Sorry for the poor quality of picture, it was taken at night, will upload a few better pics later....

sorry , but this car seems to lack originality?why dont you restore it?

kannan666 · 31st March 2009, 19:24

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Originally Posted by ajay99

sorry , but this car seems to lack originality?why dont you restore it?

I actually like it the way it is but I'm always open to suggestions ! By lacking originality, I guess you mean the colour, side blinkers, radial tyres, wheel covers, car antennae....anything else ?

devrajman · 2nd April 2009, 08:43

Actually is a nicely maintained car!

I think is all about was best you do that you like. A restoration job can get diverted towards betterment of the car ;-)

Few changes are unavoidable due to lack for availability & greed for enhancement.

I like the car, gook going kannan.

kannan666 · 2nd April 2009, 09:50

@ devrajman

Thanks !

stampro · 2nd April 2009, 14:20

I frequently see a light blue maruti almost in original condition with regn "TDZ 1" at Madurai.

kannan666 · 2nd April 2009, 14:32

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Originally Posted by stampro

I frequently see a light blue maruti almost in original condition with regn "TDZ 1" at Madurai.

Why don't you try and share a few pics of the car with us out here ?

stampro · 2nd April 2009, 14:37

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Originally Posted by kannan666

Why don't you try and share a few pics of the car with us out here ?

Kannan666, it is because when I see the car my camera is not with me.
And when I have my camera the car does not come out.
When I have the camera and see the car will post photos here.

kannan666 · 2nd April 2009, 14:43

Hope that happens sooner than later !

ajay99 · 2nd April 2009, 18:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannan666

I actually like it the way it is but I'm always open to suggestions ! By lacking originality, I guess you mean the colour, side blinkers, radial tyres, wheel covers, car antennae....anything else ?

just check for yourself by referring to the points I have listed in the first page of this thread.
also devrajmann,
availablity should not be a hindrance for the genuine enthusiast

S@~+#0$# · 8th April 2009, 14:58

Some t-bhpians know that I was looking for a SS80 DX for a long time. After looking at several SS80s(only one other was DX), I have finally found what I was looking for - A red SS80 DX with some originality and little work

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The clarion music system had earlier been replaced with a Single-din player :-( and recently with an interesting Double-Din TV come Audio System...LOL.
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Factory fitted A/C and clock
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I must say that this is one of my quickest acquistions ever. I saw her on my way to work, I was awestruck since she was gleaming in red and chrome (window and roof trims). I overtook the car and flagged down the owner, congratulated him on a very lovely car. He was not in a mood to sell, so we exchanged numbers and I drove on to work with my mind filled with thoughts about this beauty. I got a call from him the next day saying he wanted to sell. We met in the next few mins, a test-drive by our friend Pavan_Kadam, a run-through of this thread and the check-list by Ajay99, several conversations with Pavan_Kadam and JayD later, I was the proud owner of this 1985 SS80 DX. I would like to thank the above-mentioned t-bhpians for their help in the decision making and also their ongoing support.

Also, I picked it up one day before travelling to Melbourne, so can't wait to get back to drive around in it. This is how the car looked when I bought. I did not like the wheels in pic below one bit, so somehow managed to escape my family a few hours before my flight

and changed to the Aura ones in good condition (4 used & 1 unused wheel).

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So SS80 fans, am looking forward to your views. Thanks in advance.

devrajman · 8th April 2009, 16:04

Thats a real neat buy!

How much did you pay for this baby? She is really is a neat condition.

New rims look cool. How much did you buy them for?

Also you spoke about 2din player, can you tell us more about it.

Im sure you are eagerly waiting to come back & try all stunts :-D

However, you better enjoy your stay in Australia!! :-)

Jaggu · 8th April 2009, 16:27

How much has she done kms? good pick, has lot of original parts intact.

Jai3033 · 8th April 2009, 16:56

Congrats S@~+#0$# ! Thats a good looking SS80. The car looks really nice with those Aura alloys, its good that you changed them. The bodyline also seems to be clean. Though the door pads and seats have been changed the carpet seems to be original (Correct me Ajay if Iam wrong). BTW how much did you acquire it for?

31st March 2009, 17:24	#137
kannan666 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KA-02 Posts: 1,002 Thanked: 128 Times View My Garage	Sorry for the poor quality of picture, it was taken at night, will upload a few better pics later.... Attached Thumbnails
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2nd April 2009, 08:43	#140
devrajman BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 505 Thanked: 118 Times View My Garage	Impressive....... Actually is a nicely maintained car! I think is all about was best you do that you like. A restoration job can get diverted towards betterment of the car ;-) Few changes are unavoidable due to lack for availability & greed for enhancement. I like the car, gook going kannan.
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2nd April 2009, 09:50	#141
kannan666 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KA-02 Posts: 1,002 Thanked: 128 Times View My Garage	@ devrajman Thanks !
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2nd April 2009, 14:20	#142
stampro BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Madurai Posts: 163 Thanked: 2 Times	Tdz 1 I frequently see a light blue maruti almost in original condition with regn "TDZ 1" at Madurai.
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2nd April 2009, 14:43	#145
kannan666 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KA-02 Posts: 1,002 Thanked: 128 Times View My Garage	Hope that happens sooner than later !
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8th April 2009, 14:58	#147
S@~+#0$# BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 700 Thanked: 42 Times View My Garage	Some t-bhpians know that I was looking for a SS80 DX for a long time. After looking at several SS80s(only one other was DX), I have finally found what I was looking for - A red SS80 DX with some originality and little work . Stanley Sealed Beam The clarion music system had earlier been replaced with a Single-din player :-( and recently with an interesting Double-Din TV come Audio System...LOL. Factory fitted A/C and clock I must say that this is one of my quickest acquistions ever. I saw her on my way to work, I was awestruck since she was gleaming in red and chrome (window and roof trims). I overtook the car and flagged down the owner, congratulated him on a very lovely car. He was not in a mood to sell, so we exchanged numbers and I drove on to work with my mind filled with thoughts about this beauty. I got a call from him the next day saying he wanted to sell. We met in the next few mins, a test-drive by our friend Pavan_Kadam, a run-through of this thread and the check-list by Ajay99, several conversations with Pavan_Kadam and JayD later, I was the proud owner of this 1985 SS80 DX. I would like to thank the above-mentioned t-bhpians for their help in the decision making and also their ongoing support. Also, I picked it up one day before travelling to Melbourne, so can't wait to get back to drive around in it. This is how the car looked when I bought. I did not like the wheels in pic below one bit, so somehow managed to escape my family a few hours before my flight and changed to the Aura ones in good condition (4 used & 1 unused wheel). So SS80 fans, am looking forward to your views. Thanks in advance. Last edited by S@~+#0$# : 8th April 2009 at 15:04.
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8th April 2009, 16:04	#148
devrajman BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 505 Thanked: 118 Times View My Garage	Wow... Thats a real neat buy! How much did you pay for this baby? She is really is a neat condition. New rims look cool. How much did you buy them for? Also you spoke about 2din player, can you tell us more about it. Im sure you are eagerly waiting to come back & try all stunts :-D However, you better enjoy your stay in Australia!! :-)
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8th April 2009, 16:27	#149
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,212 Thanked: 15,890 Times	How much has she done kms? good pick, has lot of original parts intact.
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8th April 2009, 16:56	#150
Jai3033 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 155 Thanked: 20 Times	Congrats S@~+#0$# ! Thats a good looking SS80. The car looks really nice with those Aura alloys, its good that you changed them. The bodyline also seems to be clean. Though the door pads and seats have been changed the carpet seems to be original (Correct me Ajay if Iam wrong). BTW how much did you acquire it for?
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