Ford Ikon external modifications

brandon · 6th March 2009, 17:58

Hey, car looks neat. No offence, but racing stipes are a bit passe.

Neverthless I am a big fan ot it.

One suggestion, save money or do what ever, it would be awesome to add some width to the car. Put on some side skirts to give it a more planted look.

petrol_head · 7th March 2009, 12:12

hey guys.. need help on something here. Planning to plant the following onto my ikon 1.6. The Car is undergoing some bodywork repairs so i intend to have them on in a week. My issue is that there seems to be a crazy difference in the quotes that I am getting here in Chennai and the ones i got from Bangalore. So just wondering if I should drive up to Bangalore and get he stuff done. Besides I guess the workmanship too is better there with regards to external and internal mods. The following are the quotes that I have got. Kindly advice.

1.Iridium plugs (750 each)
2.K&N filter (4500)
3.Complete FFE (11000)
4.GT spoiler (4000)
5.Skirts (5000)
6.Plati/ League wheels 14" (19200) for a set of 5
7.Yokohama 185 / 60 R14 (17500) for a set of 5
8.Momo wheel (3000 - 5000)

Besides would my old rims and my stock exhaust fetch anything (the exhaust pipe is only 5 months old). Guess you guys in Bangalore should be able to help me out with the quotes and where exactly would I find them. Chennaites please let me know if the above mentioned are available for anything less in Chennai. (PS - I have not done a recon of GP road as yet. Just a general enquiry) Help guys

sanju.sreekumar · 23rd June 2009, 11:49

Hmmm. Has been quite a long time since i wrote something in this thread. My car has not changed much from the time i wrote my last post. The Ford Racing Stickers have peeled off now and some issues beneath the bonnet have creeped up.

1) Power Steering too tight these days. Had changed the PS pump a few days back.
2) Car was stuck in water (again) and have a feeling it has messed up on the electronics. The only visible prob i can see right now is that the temp gauge is acting quite abnormally. It indicates that the temp is maximum (yes maximum) well above the normal indicator even when in the engine is cool.
3) Biggest headache of all is a problem thats been running for almost 2 years now. And no mechanic in this city has managed to find a solution to that. The tachometer reading goes well below the normal reading of 850rpm when i apply brakes and clutch to lower gear from say 5th to 2nd when i approach a hump. Ideally it should settle at around 850rpm and should not go below that. But in my car, it goes even to 200rpm and the engine stalls. Can experts help me find the solution?

sanju.sreekumar · 29th June 2009, 10:43

Any suggestions for the above post would be highly appreciated.

govigov · 30th June 2009, 05:56

had similar problems, and at times it resurfaces, usually find it only during cold starts.

and if the porblem arrises on a hot engine, i usually find the low radiator fluid and removing and reconnecting the injector plugs on the common rail to fix the problem.

23rd November 2009, 11:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanju.sreekumar

I have just asked Autofusion Bangalore for a quote on the GT Spoiler. Let me see what they come back with.

Hey Sanju,

I saw the new bumpers fitted for your ikon. Indeed its impressive!!

Did u get them at the A.S.S Bangalore? How much did it cost you?

rgds,
Hemant

sanju.sreekumar · 23rd November 2009, 11:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrenalin

Hey Sanju,

I saw the new bumpers fitted for your ikon. Indeed its impressive!!

Did u get them at the A.S.S Bangalore? How much did it cost you?

rgds,
Hemant

Thanks Hemant. I did not get it done from the A.S.S. I simply found an old one with a workshop, got it painted and replaced the old one. It cost me around 3k including the painting

23rd November 2009, 12:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanju.sreekumar

Thanks Hemant. I did not get it done from the A.S.S. I simply found an old one with a workshop, got it painted and replaced the old one. It cost me around 3k including the painting

Have any idea where can we find second hand accessories for cars in Bangalore? I have been searching since long time.. I do not want to go for A.S.S's bumper which costs 12K ..

Also if you could pass on contact no of ur mechanic from who you got ur work done, it would be greatly appreciated...

rgds,
Hemant

benbsb29 · 29th November 2009, 10:57

For those who were looking at custom bumprs for the Ikon, here is an example from Kitup in Coimbatore. It actually looks good, the bumper, i mean and also gels with the body kit.

Ford Ikon external modifications-ikonbodykit21of7.jpg

Ford Ikon external modifications-ikonbodykit22of7.jpg

condor · 29th November 2009, 11:57

Quote:

Adrenalin

: I do not want to go for A.S.S's bumper which costs 12K ..

OE bumpers do not cost much. Also, get the painting done from outside .. will be cheaper.

@Benny, can you PS that image to get rid of that color combo/design ? Would looks much better than it is now.

But then this is no match for the stock bumper of the NXT / 1.6

pramodkumar · 29th November 2009, 16:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by benbsb29

For those who were looking at custom bumprs for the Ikon, here is an example from Kitup in Coimbatore. It actually looks good, the bumper, i mean and also gels with the body kit.

Attachment 235961

The color scheme is horrible

. Looks like a CNG taxi.

Pramod

29th November 2009, 18:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by condor

OE bumpers do not cost much. Also, get the painting done from outside .. will be cheaper.

Yes, its as costly as 12K from A.S.S. If you know some place(in Blore) where i can get it cheaper, please let me know the address and contact details...

Quote:

Originally Posted by condor

@Benny, can you PS that image to get rid of that color combo/design ? Would looks much better than it is now.

But then this is no match for the stock bumper of the NXT / 1.6

29th November 2009, 19:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by benbsb29

For those who were looking at custom bumprs for the Ikon, here is an example from Kitup in Coimbatore. It actually looks good, the bumper, i mean and also gels with the body kit.

Attachment 235961

Attachment 235962

Any idea if they provide service in Bangalore?

livyodream · 2nd December 2009, 19:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrenalin

Have any idea where can we find second hand accessories for cars in Bangalore? I have been searching since long time.. I do not want to go for A.S.S's bumper which costs 12K ..

Hemant

Well, if you are talking about the bumpers u can easily get any bumper from chor bazaar in Shivagi nagar. I bet even if they dont have one, they will get you one in a day. no prize for guessing how

. its located right behind the bus stand.And yes they keep quality stuffs as I had been there long back searching for a silencer for my pulsar. Got it for 600Rs which had just one scratch on it. He said they have contacts with insurance people and get the goods from them.
Try your luck..

sanju.sreekumar · 2nd December 2009, 19:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrenalin

Any idea if they provide service in Bangalore?

No they dont. You have to get it done from Coimbatore itself.

6th March 2009, 17:58	#136
brandon BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 42 Thanked: 0 Times	Hey, car looks neat. No offence, but racing stipes are a bit passe. Neverthless I am a big fan ot it. One suggestion, save money or do what ever, it would be awesome to add some width to the car. Put on some side skirts to give it a more planted look.
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7th March 2009, 12:12	#137
petrol_head BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madras Posts: 234 Thanked: 60 Times	hey guys.. need help on something here. Planning to plant the following onto my ikon 1.6. The Car is undergoing some bodywork repairs so i intend to have them on in a week. My issue is that there seems to be a crazy difference in the quotes that I am getting here in Chennai and the ones i got from Bangalore. So just wondering if I should drive up to Bangalore and get he stuff done. Besides I guess the workmanship too is better there with regards to external and internal mods. The following are the quotes that I have got. Kindly advice. 1.Iridium plugs (750 each) 2.K&N filter (4500) 3.Complete FFE (11000) 4.GT spoiler (4000) 5.Skirts (5000) 6.Plati/ League wheels 14" (19200) for a set of 5 7.Yokohama 185 / 60 R14 (17500) for a set of 5 8.Momo wheel (3000 - 5000) Besides would my old rims and my stock exhaust fetch anything (the exhaust pipe is only 5 months old). Guess you guys in Bangalore should be able to help me out with the quotes and where exactly would I find them. Chennaites please let me know if the above mentioned are available for anything less in Chennai. (PS - I have not done a recon of GP road as yet. Just a general enquiry) Help guys
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23rd June 2009, 11:49	#138
sanju.sreekumar BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 165 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Small Tech Issues to be sorted out Hmmm. Has been quite a long time since i wrote something in this thread. My car has not changed much from the time i wrote my last post. The Ford Racing Stickers have peeled off now and some issues beneath the bonnet have creeped up. 1) Power Steering too tight these days. Had changed the PS pump a few days back. 2) Car was stuck in water (again) and have a feeling it has messed up on the electronics. The only visible prob i can see right now is that the temp gauge is acting quite abnormally. It indicates that the temp is maximum (yes maximum) well above the normal indicator even when in the engine is cool. 3) Biggest headache of all is a problem thats been running for almost 2 years now. And no mechanic in this city has managed to find a solution to that. The tachometer reading goes well below the normal reading of 850rpm when i apply brakes and clutch to lower gear from say 5th to 2nd when i approach a hump. Ideally it should settle at around 850rpm and should not go below that. But in my car, it goes even to 200rpm and the engine stalls. Can experts help me find the solution?
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29th June 2009, 10:43	#139
sanju.sreekumar BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 165 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Any suggestions for the above post would be highly appreciated.
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30th June 2009, 05:56	#140
govigov Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cochin!!!!! Posts: 1,739 Thanked: 1,222 Times View My Garage	had similar problems, and at times it resurfaces, usually find it only during cold starts. and if the porblem arrises on a hot engine, i usually find the low radiator fluid and removing and reconnecting the injector plugs on the common rail to fix the problem.
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29th November 2009, 10:57	#144
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 10,109 Thanked: 14,223 Times View My Garage	For those who were looking at custom bumprs for the Ikon, here is an example from Kitup in Coimbatore. It actually looks good, the bumper, i mean and also gels with the body kit.
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