Swift ZXi - 3rd set of tyres - 80,000 kms UP!

nikkibike · 16th February 2008, 16:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by rippergeo

drool drool and more drool. conscience wont let me spend on alloys. but i like. BTW, the way you were ripping on our jan 26th meet, I thought you had a DDiS, didnt realise you were running petrol power.

or was it LPG?

ha ha... he he...!! That was on LPG!!!!

trrk · 16th February 2008, 17:03

Hi,

> Chrome nuts and valves - 1000/- (Complete set)

From the images, those are the anti theft nuts, that you have which need an allen key like extension to take those off.

Your normal wheel spanner that comes with the car may not fir it . Please check it.

Mine didn't! Luckily found it at home when we wanted to change a rim.

speedzak · 16th February 2008, 17:14

Wow!! Our man does it again.

Great choice of tires and alloys. The wheel design is simple, elegant, beautiful and matches the overall looks of the car. The tires require no introduction here. They're one of the best choices available at the moment. Full marks to you!

BTW, how was the handling tests after the fitment????

hydrashok · 16th February 2008, 17:34

Good choice of tyres and alloys, Nikki! The car looks great! I love the alloys!

nikkibike · 16th February 2008, 17:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by trrk

Hi,

> Chrome nuts and valves - 1000/- (Complete set)

From the images, those are the anti theft nuts, that you have which need an allen key like extension to take those off.

Your normal wheel spanner that comes with the car may not fir it . Please check it.

Mine didn't! Luckily found it at home when we wanted to change a rim.

Rajesh, They supplied the Allen Key too! So no headaches!

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedzak

Wow!! Our man does it again.

Great choice of tires and alloys. The wheel design is simple, elegant, beautiful and matches the overall looks of the car. The tires require no introduction here. They're one of the best choices available at the moment. Full marks to you!

BTW, how was the handling tests after the fitment????

hmm.. thanks man! I tried all your numbers while I was at shop! There was no response!!!!
Btw, "handling test" was pretty assuring! I love the way it handles now!

Quote:

Originally Posted by hydrashok

Good choice of tyres and alloys, Nikki! The car looks great! I love the alloys!

Thanks macha! Didn't tried your number as I know your schedules these days!!! See you tomorrow if the meet happens!

cheers all!

govigov · 16th February 2008, 19:27

looks great nikki, are you going paint the disc break callipers?

BUSA · 16th February 2008, 21:10

Those wheels look awesone. Man you running is of a diesel. 40k kms in 17months, boy you do drive

How much did the rear spoiler cost?

What are the next plans for the car? Turbo

nikkibike · 16th February 2008, 22:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by govigov

looks great nikki, are you going paint the disc break callipers?

Thanks da!

Defenitely! Front calipers and rear drums will get 'red' shades! Suggest me a good red shade! Must be a heat resistant paint I guess eh?!

Quote:

Originally Posted by BUSA

Those wheels look awesone. Man you running is of a diesel. 40k kms in 17months, boy you do drive

How much did the rear spoiler cost?

What are the next plans for the car? Turbo

Thanks for the compliments BUSA! hmm... yeah! I drive a lot! Mostly 60 to 100 kms a day!!

Rear Spolier costed 3k including painting!

Immediate next plan is a complete FFE! Please suggest me a good one!
Note: 95% of usage is on LPG mode! So the FFE should be compatible for both LPG and Petrol!

cheers!

ram_hyundai · 16th February 2008, 22:29

its nothing like compatiblity,go for either viper or automech -ffe.since tommorows meet is called off we will see the next week,probably.lol.i am also trying to finish upp the job on the swift as soon as possible.i liked the alloys.good choice buddy.
ram

PatienceWins · 16th February 2008, 22:32

The alloys are great. Simple but elegant.
Your swift looks great. My favourite colours in Swift are White, Silver and Black.
Nice tyres and the spoiler suits the car.
Enjoy!!

BUSA · 16th February 2008, 22:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikkibike

Rear Spolier costed 3k including painting!

Immediate next plan is a complete FFE! Please suggest me a good one!
Note: 95% of usage is on LPG mode! So the FFE should be compatible for both LPG and Petrol!

Get it from Raj if you can.

Where did you get the spoiler, the local accesory shop kya?

trrk · 16th February 2008, 23:00

Hi nikkibike,

> Rajesh, They supplied the Allen Key too! So no headaches!

Age definitely is catching up with me! I am not sure I managed to convey my thoughts correctly.

I got the allen key too from the dealer. So you put the allen key into the nut and then loosen / tighten with your wheel spanner. The head of the allen key in my case was a size bigger than the wheel spanner that came with the CVT. Only a 'plus' shaped non standard wheel spanner had the correct size end to fit the allen key head.

So I assume the Swift OEM wheel spanner is of the correct size!

iraghava · 16th February 2008, 23:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikkibike

Esp the "apna bhaiyya"!!!

Now I really wonder who that is?

nikkibike · 17th February 2008, 09:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by ram_hyundai

its nothing like compatiblity,go for either viper or automech -ffe.since tommorows meet is called off we will see the next week,probably.lol.i am also trying to finish upp the job on the swift as soon as possible.i liked the alloys.good choice buddy.
ram

Yeah Ram, Do they make custom FFE's that suits LPG mode too! I think they make universal type ones that suits all cars in that range! Correct me if am wrong! Anyways, will PM both and see the possibility and viability.
Thanks for the compliments machu!

Quote:

Originally Posted by BUSA

Get it from Raj if you can.

Where did you get the spoiler, the local accesory shop kya?

Yeah, recently only I heard bout Raj in Bangy. I've already told Zak to get the infos! Will check that possibility too!
Rear spoilers are from local accessory shop only! But ditto and no issues with it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by trrk

Hi nikkibike,

> Rajesh, They supplied the Allen Key too! So no headaches!

Age definitely is catching up with me! I am not sure I managed to convey my thoughts correctly.

I got the allen key too from the dealer. So you put the allen key into the nut and then loosen / tighten with your wheel spanner. The head of the allen key in my case was a size bigger than the wheel spanner that came with the CVT. Only a 'plus' shaped non standard wheel spanner had the correct size end to fit the allen key head.

So I assume the Swift OEM wheel spanner is of the correct size!

yes! The 'supplied' new allen key has a head portion that suits the company supplied wheel spanner!

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraghava

Now I really wonder who that is?

Well... I strongly believe its YOU only!

abhilash_iv · 18th February 2008, 09:46

Wow!!
Nice alloys nikki.
It almost resembles my alloys too, but it is league. So my choice was not bad.
You will be really getting the feel of the up sized shoes! I changed it on the day 1 itself, so could not get the feel of change. What did you do with the OEM alloys?

16th February 2008, 17:03	#32
trrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alleppey, Kerala Posts: 2,114 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	Hi, > Chrome nuts and valves - 1000/- (Complete set) From the images, those are the anti theft nuts, that you have which need an allen key like extension to take those off. Your normal wheel spanner that comes with the car may not fir it . Please check it. Mine didn't! Luckily found it at home when we wanted to change a rim.
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16th February 2008, 17:14	#33
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	Wow!! Our man does it again. Great choice of tires and alloys. The wheel design is simple, elegant, beautiful and matches the overall looks of the car. The tires require no introduction here. They're one of the best choices available at the moment. Full marks to you! BTW, how was the handling tests after the fitment????
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16th February 2008, 17:34	#34
hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Good choice of tyres and alloys, Nikki! The car looks great! I love the alloys!
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16th February 2008, 19:27	#36
govigov Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cochin!!!!! Posts: 1,690 Thanked: 1,092 Times View My Garage	looks great nikki, are you going paint the disc break callipers?
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16th February 2008, 21:10	#37
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Those wheels look awesone. Man you running is of a diesel. 40k kms in 17months, boy you do drive How much did the rear spoiler cost? What are the next plans for the car? Turbo
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16th February 2008, 22:29	#39
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,020 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	its nothing like compatiblity,go for either viper or automech -ffe.since tommorows meet is called off we will see the next week,probably.lol.i am also trying to finish upp the job on the swift as soon as possible.i liked the alloys.good choice buddy. ram
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16th February 2008, 22:32	#40
PatienceWins Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,416 Thanked: 809 Times View My Garage	The alloys are great. Simple but elegant. Your swift looks great. My favourite colours in Swift are White, Silver and Black. Nice tyres and the spoiler suits the car. Enjoy!!
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16th February 2008, 23:00	#42
trrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alleppey, Kerala Posts: 2,114 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	Hi nikkibike, > Rajesh, They supplied the Allen Key too! So no headaches! Age definitely is catching up with me! I am not sure I managed to convey my thoughts correctly. I got the allen key too from the dealer. So you put the allen key into the nut and then loosen / tighten with your wheel spanner. The head of the allen key in my case was a size bigger than the wheel spanner that came with the CVT. Only a 'plus' shaped non standard wheel spanner had the correct size end to fit the allen key head. So I assume the Swift OEM wheel spanner is of the correct size! Last edited by trrk : 16th February 2008 at 23:02. Reason: left out a part
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18th February 2008, 09:46	#45
abhilash_iv BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kochi Posts: 216 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	Wow!! Nice alloys nikki. It almost resembles my alloys too, but it is league. So my choice was not bad. You will be really getting the feel of the up sized shoes! I changed it on the day 1 itself, so could not get the feel of change. What did you do with the OEM alloys?
	() Thanks