Any aftermarket replacement for Baleno tail lights??

desigNation · 17th May 2009, 09:48

spadival-the cheaper option than changing the whole unit would be smoking the indicator part of the rear lights, which would make it look smaller.[pls check my garage]

IronWolf · 17th May 2009, 23:40

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Originally Posted by karthik247

Who ever that girl is, she needs to work on her front end

Besides, great DIY!! Wonder if anyone in India can do this....

I personally did not like the rear lights. They were too roundish for the square mold. And lots of empty gray space.

Memo from the forum had done a nice DIY angel eyes job on his Baleno. To my knowledge this car is 'No more'. Someone please fish out some old pics of this?

Addy · 4th June 2009, 03:00

@leodelg:

I would not mind picking up 2 pairs of these Tail Lamps. They are awesome!

Foxbat · 4th June 2009, 21:51

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Originally Posted by karthik247

Here are some aftermarket tail lamps i found on the net... Look killer!! Just what the Baleno needed.

Anyone here who can source them??

Where in the world is a Suzuki Baleno sold as a Chevrolet Esteem?

Or is that some extra badging someone has added?

crazydiablo · 5th June 2009, 13:37

Yeah that seems to be a case of mistaken love. Its sold as Suzuki Esteem in the states.

zacs · 5th June 2009, 15:20

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Originally Posted by crazydiablo

Yeah that seems to be a case of mistaken love. Its sold as Suzuki Esteem in the states.

There is chervolet esteem. Looks same as that of Baleno/ Esteem. No idea on the other specification. Do a google search.

crazydiablo · 5th June 2009, 21:00

I stand corrected. First time I am seeing it. Looks like the baleno only, wonder whats the story behind this one.

Addy · 6th June 2009, 01:00

Hey guys, yea this is true. After reading the posts above i tried to google and see if I could find any thing about the Chevy Esteem, but came across none. I did get a few pics of these vehicles being up for sale. And its exactly the same as our Baleno, like the 2000 model.

I guess Chevrolet Marketed the Esteem in some country. When they do this the company marketing the vehicle puts its name and logo on the car I guess. Please correct me if am wrong here.

Here are the pics that I came across.

Addy · 6th June 2009, 01:36

On furthur research i stumbled upon something. And here is what I found.

1998 - Suzuki and [COLOR=#0000ff]General Motors[/COLOR] form strategic alliance and [COLOR=#0000ff]Chongqing[/COLOR][COLOR=#0000ff]Chang'an Suzuki[/COLOR] Automobile Co., Ltd. received official approval from the [COLOR=#0000ff]Chinese government[/COLOR] for production of passenger cars.

[COLOR=#0000ff]Suzuki[/COLOR] (1981-2008, GM owned over 20% at one time)

and this info I got from this website Wapedia - Wiki: Suzuki

spadival · 6th June 2009, 03:35

No story. GM used to have a minority share holding in Suzuki. So they rebadged Suzuki cars up until the point where they gobbled Daewoo Motors.

me_sid · 18th July 2009, 13:52

I was once told by Memo ( a fellow member) that he got a VW Golf type III angel eyes and custom fitted in his baleno. So I think thats possible the european sites are asking somewhere between 150-200 pounds for a set.

@leodelg:2 sets for me dear, if u can PM me your account number.

As for history our good old baleno was known as Suzuki Cultus-crecent/Baleno/ Esteem chevy esteem and all.

rjstyles69 · 18th July 2009, 14:02

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Originally Posted by me_sid

I was once told by Memo ( a fellow member) that he got a VW Golf type III angel eyes and custom fitted in his baleno. So I think thats possible the european sites are asking somewhere between 150-200 pounds for a set.

Mohnish's thread here : http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...up-baleno.html

Live To Jive · 18th July 2009, 14:20

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Originally Posted by Foxbat

Where in the world is a Suzuki Baleno sold as a Chevrolet Esteem?

Or is that some extra badging someone has added?

The number plate looks like it's from Brazil or Argentina. The other pictures clearly say Ecuador.

Puffdamgcdragon · 15th February 2010, 13:47

I;m keen on a set of the Rear tail lights. Is it still possible to source them from abroad?

eapen · 18th September 2010, 12:33

Checkout: Performance Zone New Delhi

Performance Zone : Automative Lights Shopping Page

There's an LED tail lamp from US model Chevrolet Esteem

17th May 2009, 09:48	#31
desigNation BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: calicut Posts: 661 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	spadival-the cheaper option than changing the whole unit would be smoking the indicator part of the rear lights, which would make it look smaller.[pls check my garage]
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4th June 2009, 03:00	#33
Addy BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 102 Thanked: 13 Times	Clear Tail Lamps - 2 for me @leodelg: I would not mind picking up 2 pairs of these Tail Lamps. They are awesome!
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5th June 2009, 13:37	#35
crazydiablo BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore/San Francisco Posts: 854 Thanked: 24 Times View My Garage	Yeah that seems to be a case of mistaken love. Its sold as Suzuki Esteem in the states.
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5th June 2009, 21:00	#37
crazydiablo BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore/San Francisco Posts: 854 Thanked: 24 Times View My Garage	I stand corrected. First time I am seeing it. Looks like the baleno only, wonder whats the story behind this one.
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6th June 2009, 01:00	#38
Addy BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 102 Thanked: 13 Times	Chevrolet Esteem Hey guys, yea this is true. After reading the posts above i tried to google and see if I could find any thing about the Chevy Esteem, but came across none. I did get a few pics of these vehicles being up for sale. And its exactly the same as our Baleno, like the 2000 model. I guess Chevrolet Marketed the Esteem in some country. When they do this the company marketing the vehicle puts its name and logo on the car I guess. Please correct me if am wrong here. Here are the pics that I came across. Attached Thumbnails
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6th June 2009, 01:36	#39
Addy BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 102 Thanked: 13 Times	GM had a certain share in Suzuki ?? On furthur research i stumbled upon something. And here is what I found. 1998 - Suzuki and [COLOR=#0000ff]General Motors[/COLOR] form strategic alliance and [COLOR=#0000ff]Chongqing[/COLOR][COLOR=#0000ff]Chang'an Suzuki[/COLOR] Automobile Co., Ltd. received official approval from the [COLOR=#0000ff]Chinese government[/COLOR] for production of passenger cars. [COLOR=#0000ff]Suzuki[/COLOR] (1981-2008, GM owned over 20% at one time) and this info I got from this website Wapedia - Wiki: Suzuki
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6th June 2009, 03:35	#40
spadival Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne, AU Posts: 1,773 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	No story. GM used to have a minority share holding in Suzuki. So they rebadged Suzuki cars up until the point where they gobbled Daewoo Motors.
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18th July 2009, 13:52	#41
me_sid BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 318 Thanked: 208 Times	I was once told by Memo ( a fellow member) that he got a VW Golf type III angel eyes and custom fitted in his baleno. So I think thats possible the european sites are asking somewhere between 150-200 pounds for a set. @leodelg:2 sets for me dear, if u can PM me your account number. As for history our good old baleno was known as Suzuki Cultus-crecent/Baleno/ Esteem chevy esteem and all.
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15th February 2010, 13:47	#44
Puffdamgcdragon BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gangtok, Sikkim Posts: 301 Thanked: 261 Times	I;m keen on a set of the Rear tail lights. Is it still possible to source them from abroad?
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18th September 2010, 12:33	#45
eapen BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 92 Thanked: 38 Times	Checkout: Performance Zone New Delhi Performance Zone : Automative Lights Shopping Page There's an LED tail lamp from US model Chevrolet Esteem
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