Santro Specifics Mods and Upgrades!

yatinchoubal · 21st January 2009, 10:13

I havent done FFE as yet, But I'm thinking of taking out the catalytic. But two -three mechanics denied me saying that its near manifold, and they are not willing to take risk, if anything goes wrong.
Is it that risky to take off CC from the manifold.
Also would taking off CC, would help me for better pickup and mileage?

jassi · 21st January 2009, 14:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by yatinchoubal

I havent done FFE as yet, But I'm thinking of taking out the catalytic. But two -three mechanics denied me saying that its near manifold, and they are not willing to take risk, if anything goes wrong.
Is it that risky to take off CC from the manifold.
Also would taking off CC, would help me for better pickup and mileage?

the right thing to do would be a proper ffe from a reputable source vs getting just the catcon removed from some local mechanic and risking things

yatinchoubal · 22nd January 2009, 23:21

Heres my f1 sports steering.

yogisays0909 · 23rd January 2009, 17:20

Nice steering wheel yatin.but mine is still better.

where is the pic of the brake padels bro?

yatinchoubal · 23rd January 2009, 17:31

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Originally Posted by yogisays0909

Nice steering wheel yatin.but mine is still better.

where is the pic of the brake padels bro?

No ways bro. ! Mine rocks

check few pages, back, you will find the snap for the neon pedals.

yogisays0909 · 23rd January 2009, 17:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by yatinchoubal

I have imported from saudi.. I didnt purchase from Automech. ! When had u done this job? recently ?

Imported from Saudi

I brought it for you.

yatinchoubal · 27th January 2009, 15:40

Guys,

Has anybody used Synthetic Oil in Santro. IF yes, which grade 5W-??.
Also did you follow any process, before adding new Synthetic Oil from Mineral Oil ..(Eg. Engine Flushing or something).

Please do let me know.

UniqueMods · 4th February 2009, 16:21

Anyone willing to try this on their Santro?

Please let me clarify, this is not mine

... source is goolge "santro turbo" and some latin site.

This seems to be a very bad home made DIY turbo.

yatinchoubal · 8th February 2009, 15:36

Hey Santro Fans,

Sunday and was sitting home, nothing to do. After watching TV show Overhauling, I was bit inspired to do something for my car. Then I thought why not clean my conical filter.

Here some of the cleaning, DIY.
1) This is how the basic look of how the filter is installed.
Unscrew the filter screws. Make sure, you do it very carefully and do not hit the mesh of the filter.

Santro Specifics Mods and Upgrades!-filter1.jpg

2) Once the filter is removed, the image should be as shown below.

Santro Specifics Mods and Upgrades!-filter2.jpg

3) IMP - Do not keep the intake pipe open. Make, sure you cover it with a clean cloth. A dirty cloth, may mistaken, clog in the intake pipe, with dust.

Santro Specifics Mods and Upgrades!-fitler3.jpg

4) Now, Use a vaccum cleaner, and keep it on blower mode. Put the smallest tip at your blower end, which can blow air, with maximum force.
If you dont have a vaccum cleaner, go to a mechanic, where they have this pressure, air cleaner. Just blow air, keeping the filter a bit away from the tip of the blower.

Santro Specifics Mods and Upgrades!-filter4.jpg

5) Use the filter solution. THis take a bit time, but its worth the cleaning. (Im not mentioning that instruction for that, and it is already mentioned on the box/ cover)

Santro Specifics Mods and Upgrades!-filterliquid.jpg

6) Once the filter is dry enough, fix it back.
If you can during this whole process, take off the battery connection. An 1/2 hour battery connection off, will help you to reset the ECM.
Fit it back, and the ECM , will adjust back.

Happy cleaning, and let me know if any queries.

Lifewater · 10th February 2009, 11:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by yatinchoubal

Heres my f1 sports steering.

Hey Yatin, where did you buy the steering wheel and what was the damage. Nice one I like it very much

Lifewater

yatinchoubal · 10th February 2009, 15:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lifewater

Hey Yatin, where did you buy the steering wheel and what was the damage. Nice one I like it very much

Lifewater

Thanks man... I bought it from car accessories shop.. in pune. I didnt get what exactly are u asking about the damage one..?
I still have the stock steering.

UniqueMods · 10th February 2009, 15:44

"damage" meaning cost of the wheel

yatinchoubal · 11th February 2009, 17:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by UniqueMods

"damage" meaning cost of the wheel

Wheel cost 1700, and hub 300

Lifewater · 11th February 2009, 19:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by UniqueMods

"damage" meaning cost of the wheel

Yes thats right.

Quote:

Originally Posted by yatinchoubal

Wheel cost 1700, and hub 300

OK thats what I wanted to know. I did not ask about your damaged steering. Good price for the set

aditya.86 · 13th February 2009, 02:16

@yatin

From the pics of your filter looks like the engine will be sucking in a lot of hot air. I was facing problems before with similar install and after i changed the piping and position that is away from above the engine there has been considerable difference in the running.

Adi

21st January 2009, 10:13	#166
yatinchoubal BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas / Pune Posts: 144 Thanked: Once View My Garage	I havent done FFE as yet, But I'm thinking of taking out the catalytic. But two -three mechanics denied me saying that its near manifold, and they are not willing to take risk, if anything goes wrong. Is it that risky to take off CC from the manifold. Also would taking off CC, would help me for better pickup and mileage?
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22nd January 2009, 23:21	#168
yatinchoubal BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas / Pune Posts: 144 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Heres my f1 sports steering. Attached Thumbnails
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23rd January 2009, 17:20	#169
yogisays0909 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 555 Thanked: 395 Times View My Garage	Nice steering wheel yatin.but mine is still better. where is the pic of the brake padels bro?
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27th January 2009, 15:40	#172
yatinchoubal BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas / Pune Posts: 144 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Guys, Has anybody used Synthetic Oil in Santro. IF yes, which grade 5W-??. Also did you follow any process, before adding new Synthetic Oil from Mineral Oil ..(Eg. Engine Flushing or something). Please do let me know.
	() Thanks

4th February 2009, 16:21	#173
UniqueMods BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 308 Thanked: 50 Times View My Garage	Anyone willing to try this on their Santro? Please let me clarify, this is not mine ... source is goolge "santro turbo" and some latin site. This seems to be a very bad home made DIY turbo. Attached Thumbnails
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8th February 2009, 15:36	#174
yatinchoubal BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas / Pune Posts: 144 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Hey Santro Fans, Sunday and was sitting home, nothing to do. After watching TV show Overhauling, I was bit inspired to do something for my car. Then I thought why not clean my conical filter. Here some of the cleaning, DIY. 1) This is how the basic look of how the filter is installed. Unscrew the filter screws. Make sure, you do it very carefully and do not hit the mesh of the filter. 2) Once the filter is removed, the image should be as shown below. 3) IMP - Do not keep the intake pipe open. Make, sure you cover it with a clean cloth. A dirty cloth, may mistaken, clog in the intake pipe, with dust. 4) Now, Use a vaccum cleaner, and keep it on blower mode. Put the smallest tip at your blower end, which can blow air, with maximum force. If you dont have a vaccum cleaner, go to a mechanic, where they have this pressure, air cleaner. Just blow air, keeping the filter a bit away from the tip of the blower. 5) Use the filter solution. THis take a bit time, but its worth the cleaning. (Im not mentioning that instruction for that, and it is already mentioned on the box/ cover) 6) Once the filter is dry enough, fix it back. If you can during this whole process, take off the battery connection. An 1/2 hour battery connection off, will help you to reset the ECM. Fit it back, and the ECM , will adjust back. Happy cleaning, and let me know if any queries.
	() Thanks

10th February 2009, 15:44	#177
UniqueMods BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 308 Thanked: 50 Times View My Garage	"damage" meaning cost of the wheel
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13th February 2009, 02:16	#180
aditya.86 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: UAE Posts: 308 Thanked: 108 Times	@yatin From the pics of your filter looks like the engine will be sucking in a lot of hot air. I was facing problems before with similar install and after i changed the piping and position that is away from above the engine there has been considerable difference in the running. Adi
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