Ford Ikon external modifications

benbsb29 · 18th December 2008, 08:59

Sanju, i borrowed the bumper from the Bemmer in this pic.

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Note to mods : Had to make a back-to-back post as i couldnt upolad the 2nd pic while editing.

sanju.sreekumar · 18th December 2008, 09:14

Benny - May be you can help me here. As you might have read in the previous posts in this thread, i am looking for a new bumper (something different and something that suits an Ikon). I have already bought a second bumper but not actually fitted it on to my car as i am looking for further options. If nothing is available i would go for what i have bought. Pointers recommended from you!

Cheers,
Sanju

benbsb29 · 18th December 2008, 10:00

Sanju, since i havent gone mod-hunting for my car i am not rally sure of any places where you could get a different bumper for the Ikon. Do check out with Satya (blueraven), he may have some pointers. I feel it may end up being more expensive than the one you currently bought.

Rocky5434 · 18th December 2008, 13:22

ANy idea how much they charge for the new flair bumpers

... know of only one showroom which actually sells ford over here and that too is very far. The last time I had a word with a mechanic friend of mine he quoted me 25k for the sxi bumpers...

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Originally Posted by sanju.sreekumar

For alloys, you can probably check this thread if you like the alloys on my car!

For the bumpers, even i am looking for one! Actually i have the old kind of bumper with me right now, have bought a second hand bumper (Flair Model) and looking for options on painting. Also looking out for other kinds of bumpers that might suit an Ikon

Cheers
Sanju

sanju.sreekumar · 18th December 2008, 14:17

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Originally Posted by Rocky5434

ANy idea how much they charge for the new flair bumpers

... know of only one showroom which actually sells ford over here and that too is very far. The last time I had a word with a mechanic friend of mine he quoted me 25k for the sxi bumpers...

The new Flair Bumpers would cost you around 7k only. I got the second hand one for 2.5 k.

mail4loys · 30th December 2008, 09:57

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Originally Posted by sanju.sreekumar

Benny - May be you can help me here. As you might have read in the previous posts in this thread, i am looking for a new bumper (something different and something that suits an Ikon). I have already bought a second bumper but not actually fitted it on to my car as i am looking for further options. If nothing is available i would go for what i have bought. Pointers recommended from you!

Cheers,
Sanju

@Sanju: Any update on the bumber change that you were speaking about? was it changed without any issues?

condor · 30th December 2008, 13:43

@Sanju, Did you check with Kit-up Automotive , Coimbatore ?

http://www.kitup.co.in/pictures/Ikon-Bodykit-1of2.jpg

sanju.sreekumar · 2nd January 2009, 16:43

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@Sanju: Any update on the bumber change that you were speaking about? was it changed without any issues?

I would get my car back on wednesday. Bumper change, polishing, O2 sensor replacement, wheel alignment, (may be a spolier as well but not decided on that yet) in the list of things to be done. I gave my car just yesterday and being worked upon by a guy who has opened up the garage just for working on his rally cars.

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@Sanju, Did you check with Kit-up Automotive , Coimbatore ?

I did check with them. But dropped the idea because 1) They had worked only on one Ikon before.

2) Price quoted to make a new one was way high above my budget. 3) Had to be a Coimbatore for a couple of days which is currently not possible.

sanju.sreekumar · 19th January 2009, 19:58

After a long wait, i finally got some work done on my car. Just back from the garage. The new bumper has been painted and waiting to be fitted. All patch work complete. Bought new OE round fog lamps. And the service also completed with regular oil change and other fluid fill up. Will post pics soon. Car due for delivery tomorrow.

benbsb29 · 19th January 2009, 22:34

Wondeful, Sanju. Looking forward to the pics.
Besides the bumper, what else did you get done?

sanju.sreekumar · 20th January 2009, 11:54

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Originally Posted by benbsb29

Besides the bumper, what else did you get done?

New Rear mirrors, new labels all around (the current ones have all turned black), new front grill (the chrome one).

I still havent decided whether i need to go in for FFE and a new GT spolier. As of now, getting back my car today evening and then will think of those 2 options.

sanju.sreekumar · 20th January 2009, 19:17

OK here goes some snaps that i managed to get today when i went to the workshop. The worst part is the car is not yet delievered.

Full body polish is still pending and it would be done only tomorrow. Actually i am quite frustrated that i havent got my car back today.

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sanju.sreekumar · 21st January 2009, 20:04

OK here goes. I finally got my car delivered today. Snaps below. Sorry for the poor quality of pics as it was taken from my mobile and the light was dimming fast.

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govigov · 21st January 2009, 21:27

looks good sanju. suggest you to stay away from the GT spoiler.
am planning to put a regular ikon spoiler, but matt blacked.

audiophile · 21st January 2009, 21:51

Nice work with the new bumper Sanju. now all thats left is getting the B pillars blackened.

18th December 2008, 08:59	#106
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,968 Thanked: 13,223 Times View My Garage	Sanju, i borrowed the bumper from the Bemmer in this pic. Note to mods : Had to make a back-to-back post as i couldnt upolad the 2nd pic while editing.
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18th December 2008, 09:14	#107
sanju.sreekumar BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 165 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Benny - May be you can help me here. As you might have read in the previous posts in this thread, i am looking for a new bumper (something different and something that suits an Ikon). I have already bought a second bumper but not actually fitted it on to my car as i am looking for further options. If nothing is available i would go for what i have bought. Pointers recommended from you! Cheers, Sanju
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18th December 2008, 10:00	#108
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,968 Thanked: 13,223 Times View My Garage	Sanju, since i havent gone mod-hunting for my car i am not rally sure of any places where you could get a different bumper for the Ikon. Do check out with Satya (blueraven), he may have some pointers. I feel it may end up being more expensive than the one you currently bought.
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30th December 2008, 13:43	#112
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 15,864 Thanked: 16,014 Times View My Garage	@Sanju, Did you check with Kit-up Automotive , Coimbatore ? http://www.kitup.co.in/pictures/Ikon-Bodykit-1of2.jpg
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19th January 2009, 19:58	#114
sanju.sreekumar BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 165 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	After a long wait, i finally got some work done on my car. Just back from the garage. The new bumper has been painted and waiting to be fitted. All patch work complete. Bought new OE round fog lamps. And the service also completed with regular oil change and other fluid fill up. Will post pics soon. Car due for delivery tomorrow.
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19th January 2009, 22:34	#115
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,968 Thanked: 13,223 Times View My Garage	Wondeful, Sanju. Looking forward to the pics. Besides the bumper, what else did you get done?
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20th January 2009, 19:17	#117
sanju.sreekumar BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 165 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	OK here goes some snaps that i managed to get today when i went to the workshop. The worst part is the car is not yet delievered. Full body polish is still pending and it would be done only tomorrow. Actually i am quite frustrated that i havent got my car back today.
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21st January 2009, 20:04	#118
sanju.sreekumar BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 165 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Got ma car OK here goes. I finally got my car delivered today. Snaps below. Sorry for the poor quality of pics as it was taken from my mobile and the light was dimming fast.
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21st January 2009, 21:27	#119
govigov Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cochin!!!!! Posts: 1,690 Thanked: 1,092 Times View My Garage	looks good sanju. suggest you to stay away from the GT spoiler. am planning to put a regular ikon spoiler, but matt blacked.
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21st January 2009, 21:51	#120
audiophile BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 153 Thanked: 24 Times View My Garage	Nice work with the new bumper Sanju. now all thats left is getting the B pillars blackened.
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