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Old 28th May 2007, 15:54   #1
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Help Swift Mods

Hi Guys,
I am planning for all these mods on my swift vxi abs and I definitely want help from all you guys as I am new to Bangalore and new to all these stuff, pls help me with the approximate cost of all these mods as well and the best place to get all these mods done in Bangalore,

1) Upsize the tyre to 195-60-R15, should I go for tubeless or with tube tyres once? Which is the best tyre?
Pirelli P6000 Powergy,
Michelin Energy XM1,
Yokohama AVS ES100

2) Alloys to match with the above tyres as well as 205-55-R15 size of tyres (may upgrade to these in future)
Which is the best set of budget alloys available in Bangalore? What size should I look for? What should be the offset?

3) Side skirts, bumper extensions and spoiler.
Asked the Maruti authorized dealers they are charging Rs.50,000 for the same but I came to know that it can be done for Rs.10,000 to Rs.15,000 is that true?

4) K&N filter.
Which kind of K&N filter should I go for? Should I go for stock replacement ones or conical types? What is the model number of the filter?

5) Headers.
I want it to be done from a person who knows what he is doing, not the kind of persons who tells that “the headers he designs will increase the power to around 100bhp” I am telling this because I have heard a mechanic tell this to me.

6) Free flow exhaust.
Where can I get these done? Are these readily available by some manufacturer?

Waiting for suggestions,

Vijay.
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Old 28th May 2007, 18:52   #2
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5) Headers.
I want it to be done from a person who knows what he is doing, not the kind of persons who tells that “the headers he designs will increase the power to around 100bhp” I am telling this because I have heard a mechanic tell this to me.

6) Free flow exhaust.
Where can I get these done? Are these readily available by some manufacturer?
PM Viper (viper performance) , he makes custom ceramic coated headers and custom exausts.!
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1) Upsize the tyre to 195-60-R15, should I go for tubeless or with tube tyres once? Which is the best tyre?
Pirelli P6000 Powergy,
Michelin Energy XM1,
Yokohama AVS ES100
I would recommend you choose between the Michelin & the Yokohama depending on what you like.

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2) What size should I look for? What should be the offset?
Considering your plans for a 205 upgrade in the future I would suggest you get a 6.5J width alloy.
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Thanks for the replies guys, was really happy to find at least 2 replies. But i am still waiting for the rest to comment on the rest of the queries.

Waiting for suggestions,


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Not sure whether skirts are a good idea given the roads in bangalore. See if you can get the swift sport bumper (or get it made) somehow though
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Old 29th May 2007, 12:48   #6
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you have chameleon in bangalore,they do a lousy job please dont go there.go to ravi in chennai or kitup in coimbatore, both would charge 17000/- with all round skirts and a spoiler.mag wheels i would suggest hijoin, the finish is good.
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1) Upsize the tyre to 195-60-R15, ..Which is the best tyre?

Michelin Energy XM1
Yokohama AVS ES100
All tubeless of course. Go for any of the above 2 - they're equally good.


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Which is the best set of budget alloys available in Bangalore? What size should I look for? What should be the offset?
Dont go for budget alloys - you're licensing the guy to peddle inferior quality items. The recognized foreign brands are HR, Plati, BSA, League. Indian brands: Aura, Neo, Traxx. There's another thread here abt various alloy manufacturers for further details. 5.5J and 100 PCD for Swift.


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3) Side skirts, bumper extensions and spoiler.
While SGA is expensive, their quality also is way above the after-market replica kits. If you can afford it, go in for the SGA kit itself.


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4) K&N filter.
Conical - if you can stand the initially-sweet sound many months down the line.



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5) Headers. and 6) Free flow exhaust
Get them from the same vendor. Amongst brands there are Remus and Automech. There's info abt these here too. The other option is custom-made. In Bangalore there's Psycho or Viper from Mumbai
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1) Upsize the tyre to 195-60-R15, should I go for tubeless or with tube tyres once? Which is the best tyre?
Pirelli P6000 Powergy,
Michelin Energy XM1,
Yokohama AVS ES100
go for yokohama or michelin,my car is running on es100 fatastic tyres,also have a look at advan neova,i've heard alot about them
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2.there are many brands available in market,depends on your budget and style.

3.yes its true,you can save atleast 30k by get it done in a local garage.

4.if you are looking for performance go or conicalfor sizes contact methods guys.

5.vier would be the best choice,for header as well as FFE.
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Heard that FRK in bangalore does a good job with headers + FF as well.
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Thank you for all the reply guys.

By the way where in bangalore can i get a good deal for League 15" Alloys?? And what price can i expect for the stock 14" steel rims??
Will 195-60-R15 tyres + alloys fit in the stock spare wheel location in the boot or should i do any kind of modifications to fit them?

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Heard that FRK in bangalore does a good job with headers + FF as well.
Can you pls give me any contact information or address of FRK??
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Thank you for all the reply guys.

Can you pls give me any contact information or address of FRK??
This thread has a lot of information about various tuners in Bangalore.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...your-city.html
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This thread has a lot of information about various tuners in Bangalore.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...your-city.html
Thanks dude will check out.
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Thanks a lot for all the replies guys, by the way i could not find any contact information about FRK in the new thread, can anybody pls help me with this...


By the way where in Bangalore can i get a front row center arm rest for my swift???? Has anybody got it fixed??? If yes can you pls post the pics of the same. This is what i am talking about,
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The Center Arm Rest is available over here for Rs. 1300
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