Project Baleno IRL - Improving rear looks

Mpower · 12th April 2006, 22:36

I can donate a pair of BMW taillights if some one wants to graft it into their Baleno.

SRK · 13th April 2006, 10:07

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SRK , use google images and type suzuki baleno .. U will find plenty of good high resolution pics ..__________________

No, google does have some pics but they are not that good enough,also I need some rear pics.

Guys,I sketched a design for the rear of baleno,I got some new taillamps,new tailgate,also a new bumper.(Looks good)
But then as you move from rear to the front you have the same old front end.
So I think lets keep the same shape of the light and just give a new LED setup. What do you guys think?
I have some more ideas

but I'll implement them in my design!

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I can donate a pair of BMW taillights if some one wants to graft it into their Baleno.

But I think many members want to get a new look and you cannot donate to everyone,right????
But thats a great idea.For how much can we get these lights?

Also if the designs are good enough to be made permanent can anyone get them to Suzuki???

islero · 14th April 2006, 10:05

I cobbled this together in about ten minutes, its not up to my usual quality, I know.

Rear lights inspired (obviously) by the cat's ears rear lights of the Jaguar XJ series.

What do you guys think?

Ill try to make a more detailed transformation later.

Cheers,
Islero

Fiero · 14th April 2006, 10:28

it looks nice ... cutting out a portion of the tail lamps like that does help !!!

venkatrx · 14th April 2006, 10:45

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Originally Posted by islero

I cobbled this together in about ten minutes, its not up to my usual quality, I know.

Rear lights inspired (obviously) by the cat's ears rear lights of the Jaguar XJ series.

What do you guys think?

Ill try to make a more detailed transformation later.

Cheers,
Islero

Islero, for a draft, this looks great.....looks like a minor change but the effect is amazing.

BTW, for a change like this I assume we need to get new taillamps, and what would be approx cost of the sheet metal work/painting involved?

venkatrx · 14th April 2006, 13:40

Hi Guys,

I found the rear photo at islandman's gallery and i have taken a shot(very poor though) at it based on islero's jaguar type of light. [ this i want to propose a low cost improvement, just with paint job and nothing else may be 1k to 2k ]

I request the photoshop experts like SRK to give a professional version of this !!

hari_rama · 14th April 2006, 14:08

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Originally Posted by venkatrx

Hi Guys,

I found the rear photo at islandman's gallery and i have taken a shot(very poor though) at it based on islero's jaguar type of light. [ this i want to propose a low cost improvement, just with paint job and nothing else may be 1k to 2k ]

I request the photoshop experts like SRK to give a professional version of this !!

I dont think that this work will only require a paint job.because the boot lid is still at the old place.we would need metal work ro make part of the boot lid to cover a part of tail light.

shrivz · 14th April 2006, 15:28

SRK i agree... we should stick to the original shape and give it an LED setup... I'm looking for a lead into getting an LED setup done here in Pune.. Any contacts???

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Originally Posted by SRK

No, google does have some pics but they are not that good enough,also I need some rear pics.

Guys,I sketched a design for the rear of baleno,I got some new taillamps,new tailgate,also a new bumper.(Looks good)
But then as you move from rear to the front you have the same old front end.
So I think lets keep the same shape of the light and just give a new LED setup. What do you guys think?
I have some more ideas

but I'll implement them in my design!

But I think many members want to get a new look and you cannot donate to everyone,right????
But thats a great idea.For how much can we get these lights?

Also if the designs are good enough to be made permanent can anyone get them to Suzuki???

islero · 14th April 2006, 16:06

Hey SRK,

If you want the pic I Pshoppped, here it is:

Cheers,
Islero

islero · 14th April 2006, 16:09

Hey venkat,

Post the orignal pic which you have pshopped. Let SRK and I give it a shot.

venkatrx · 14th April 2006, 16:34

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Originally Posted by islero

Hey venkat,

Post the orignal pic which you have pshopped. Let SRK and I give it a shot.

Hi Islero,

The original as i had mentioned has been taken from "islandman's gallery "

cheers.

kewlferrari · 14th April 2006, 17:13

Hey guys,

this group of auto maniacs sure are lovers of the baleno. I am actually considering buying a baleno after this ;-).

But the OEM tyres are too skinny. Any suggestions on the perfect tyre size which will not alter the warranty??

Note from moderator - Please familiarize yourself with the announcements section.
Please do not go off topic on threads, There are several threads on the baleno tire upgrade. Do a search for "baleno" in the tire & wheel section.

SRK · 14th April 2006, 20:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by venkatrx

Hi Guys,

I found the rear photo at islandman's gallery and i have taken a shot(very poor though) at it based on islero's jaguar type of light. [ this i want to propose a low cost improvement, just with paint job and nothing else may be 1k to 2k ]

I request the photoshop experts like SRK to give a professional version of this !!

I thinks this is not too simple.
1st we need to find those type of lights.The closest to these are those of lancer,accent,ikon and indigo.
If we dont want to go for them then we need to produce our own light and it wont be easy ,untill they are produced in large nos.
And if we only increase the metal work.I mean those done to give bad boy effect,though it will be less expensive but I think there will always be a fear of cracking the taillights.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shrivz

SRK i agree... we should stick to the original shape and give it an LED setup...

Yes i think thats much better.
Heres what we can do.
Get a transparent covering made.Design a LED setup. Get it fabricated.and we have a new looking sporty taillight.
I have some more simple but very effective idea which I'll give in my design.
In my design I am talking about fit and finish with minimum expense.

So what you guys say??
I'll give my design after sometime,hope you can wait

SRK · 14th April 2006, 20:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by islero

Hey SRK,

If you want the pic I Pshoppped, here it is:

Cheers,
Islero

Thank you very much! I really needed it.

gr8guzzler · 14th April 2006, 21:24

How about something like this

Courtesy: http://www.clubaleno.co.uk

Cheers!!!

12th April 2006, 22:36	#16
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,729 Times View My Garage	I can donate a pair of BMW taillights if some one wants to graft it into their Baleno.
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islero Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,574 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	I cobbled this together in about ten minutes, its not up to my usual quality, I know. Rear lights inspired (obviously) by the cat's ears rear lights of the Jaguar XJ series. What do you guys think? Ill try to make a more detailed transformation later. Cheers, Islero
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Fiero BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 352 Thanked: 146 Times	it looks nice ... cutting out a portion of the tail lamps like that does help !!!
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venkatrx BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 453 Thanked: 4 Times	Hi Guys, I found the rear photo at islandman's gallery and i have taken a shot(very poor though) at it based on islero's jaguar type of light. [ this i want to propose a low cost improvement, just with paint job and nothing else may be 1k to 2k ] I request the photoshop experts like SRK to give a professional version of this !! Last edited by venkatrx : 14th April 2006 at 13:49.
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islero Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,574 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Hey SRK, If you want the pic I Pshoppped, here it is: Cheers, Islero
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islero Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,574 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Hey venkat, Post the orignal pic which you have pshopped. Let SRK and I give it a shot.
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kewlferrari BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 175 Thanked: 16 Times	Baleno Hey guys, this group of auto maniacs sure are lovers of the baleno. I am actually considering buying a baleno after this ;-). But the OEM tyres are too skinny. Any suggestions on the perfect tyre size which will not alter the warranty?? Note from moderator - Please familiarize yourself with the announcements section. Please do not go off topic on threads, There are several threads on the baleno tire upgrade. Do a search for "baleno" in the tire & wheel section. Last edited by Rehaan : 14th April 2006 at 19:43.
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gr8guzzler BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 653 Thanked: 87 Times View My Garage	How about something like this Courtesy: http://www.clubaleno.co.uk Cheers!!!
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