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Yes, I was contemplating getting the wheel balancing and rotation done outside the MASS, too. Thanks for your suggestions anyways!! | ||
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As you on this matter get the wiper arm also checked for any bends as that also helps in the life of the wiper blades. Quote:
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| ![]() Hi Parag, congratulations on the long and fulfilling relationship you have had with your faithful ride. I own a 2005 Caribbean Blue WagonR FD10 Lxi. Hasn't run anywhere near your beauty, just a little over 90k kms done till now. Had a plan to change the Blue baby for a Jazz next year but due to a too good to miss Property buying decision, the Jazz plan has been put on the back burner for quite a while now. I have been a silent spectator for the most here on t-bhp. Feeling disappointed that I wouldn't be able to buy a new car I wanted to do something to liven up the already fun time I have with Blue baby. The first thing that came to mind was my long time dream of having a Tacho showing me exactly how revvy Blue baby was. I asked the search bar my heart's desire and voila I was on the 5th page of this thread. Could not peel my eyes off the thread, it was like a fairy tale that made me look forward to a few more years with my steed. Now that I reached the end of the thread, I want to ask you the question which guided me here. For starters, I have no clue whatsoever of the electricals in a car.Would a good mechanic know what to do if I bought a Ritz petrol tacho and asked him to do the install for me. If the answer is a no, what would I need to tell him to be able to do the install. I am sorry for the long post for a small question but just wanted to share. ![]() |
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Like mentioned in my previous posts, the only wire to bother would be the Tacho signal one. Its the brown wire shown in the pic. Rest 3 wires can be tagged anywhere for 12v and Ground. Remove the speedo console and check out for the brown wire mentioned behind that in one of the connector. There is only one. You identify this and you are good to install the Tacho through your mechanic. | |
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OT: Buy the Petrol Ritz Tacho else the diesel one has red line from 5K so you'll be mighty thrilled to see your red line so fast and may drive slower than normal! ![]() Quote:
Sorry for the noob doubt but I am confused. Anurag. | ||
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The Lxi variants of F10D WagonR and Estillo never came with a Tacho. The Vxi in both always had one. It also meant all variants in both model shared same wiring harness.(dont assume this as default but fortunately it was the case here) It further means that BROWN wire am referring to always exists and that supplies tacho signal to all Vxi variants. In Lxi this wire is unused. Hence this brown wire is what we use for the Ritz Tacho that uses TTL (transistor transistor logic) principle to draw tacho signals. Regarding your question on interference, the answer is No as long as the car doesn't have the OE tacho. For those who have a tacho already (read Vxi) am sure they would spend that time to go to a getaway than DIY install this. As mentioned in my posts earlier along with part numbers on the box, it is indeed the Tacho of the Ritz Petrol that is advised. | |
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So it is good that the wiring is common but left unused for DIY'ers like you. Anurag. Last edited by a4anurag : 5th December 2013 at 00:00. | |
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| ![]() Hi parag..do you any info/link that you can share on service of suspension parts of a WagonR. Over the last couple of months, the ride quality has been declining and today when I was driving to office, it felt like I was driving without a suspension. Every small bump or pothole was felt in the car and its just painful to drive in Bangalore. Was planing to take it Surakshaa over the weekend but wanted to do my homework before that. Any tips/guidance will go a long way. thanks Rj p.s: will help if you can recommend a SA at Surakshaa |
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Tires ageing can be another reason for a hard ride as the WagonR itself doesn't fare too high when it comes to comfortable ride and its only the tires that can make a difference later. I am on Michelin since the last 2 sets (current one being the 4th one) and pretty satisfied with the ride quality even today. I changed my entire suspension at 1,47,000 Kms. However, assuming that your tires are in good condition and have not aged, it is good to check the following:
In case you are planning to take it to Surakshaa, visit their Bommanahalli workshop and meet Mr Lokesh and refer my name (Parag). He should take care of things. Last edited by paragsachania : 9th December 2013 at 20:02. | |
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Remember reading on this thread about spacers. Did you see any improvement in ride quality after installing them? and where did you pick up your alloys? Planning to change mine early next year and hence scouting around for some Cheers Rj | |
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Though my tires are of Standard spec its the Alloy profile (width) which is wider. The stock rim is 4j in Lxi while its 4.5j in Vxi. The alloys are 5j and its too difficult to get a 13" alloy which is anything less wider to 5j. This is the reason it scrapes the wheel arches on rear during full load whenever road surface is uneven and you approach them at high speeds. On ride quality I haven't found any noticeable difference after installing them more so because I drive alone to work in city limits everyday and whenever I take it on highway its loaded with 3 adults all the time. I picked these alloys at SLNP Pit Stop Sanjaynagar way back in 2010 for 12800 for set of 4 that included 800INR for Chrome nuts. Last edited by paragsachania : 10th December 2013 at 09:59. | |
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