Ford Ikon external modifications

rajeevatdelhi · 4th December 2009, 18:40

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Got a couple of questions.
Is this the only offering for the ikon? because it resembles the stock one to quite an extent.
How are the headlamps clear? is it stock or custom clear?
Also, what will be its approximate cost(kit+shipping to Delhi)
@Sanju-nice car there dude. I am also looking to modify my ikon. thought of taking cues from yours

. i think the car definitely requires a new kit. if u see carefully, (IMO) the front is quite low, the side is moderately high, and the rear bumper is way up. also the side moulding of the car makes me go mad. protective, but ugly.
Keep posting your updates on the car, I'm following them!

sanju.sreekumar · 23rd December 2009, 13:59

Last and final update on this thread! I sold my car [:(]

nash_9994 · 2nd January 2010, 20:23

HI All

I own a 2009 Ford Icon. I am a big fan of ford and been driving it abroad for last 8 years.
I am getting tired with the autowala's hitting all the time in HYD traffic.
Decided to modify the exterior by adding a crash guard on the front.

nash_9994 · 2nd January 2010, 20:49

Custom made clamps have been used to fix the bottom of the grill.
The cross that holds the radiator has two holes where the clamps go.
On the cross behind the bumper, two nuts have been welded in to the holes cut.
L shaped clamps that come with the guard have been used to clamp to these nuts using bolts.

Once the L clamps have been fixed the front bumper has been replaced and then the guard is fixed.

I have a huge problem with the highway traffic on NH 9 and decided to enhance my Lights so 2 lights have been added with a separate switch.

Pictures with Steps for fixing the external crash guard.

badboyscad · 2nd January 2010, 22:26

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Originally Posted by nash_9994

Custom made clamps have been used to fix the bottom of the grill.

Pictures with Steps for fixing the external crash guard.

No offense buddy, but im sure that this modification will find its way to the following thread someday.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/collec...-jobs-649.html

salilpawar1 · 2nd January 2010, 22:46

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Originally Posted by badboyscad

No offense buddy, but im sure that this modification will find its way to the following thread someday.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/collec...-jobs-649.html

And more importantly, this is a huge compromise on crash safety.

nash_9994 · 3rd January 2010, 00:49

Can you please throw some light on how the crash safety is comprimised. I would really be more than happy to take a valid good suggestion.

honda3938 · 3rd January 2010, 08:51

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Originally Posted by nash_9994

Can you please throw some light on how the crash safety is comprimised. I would really be more than happy to take a valid good suggestion.

The bumper is designed in such a way to take impact of the collision to some extent. By installing a bumper guard the bumper will not work in the way it is designed for a collision.Just take an example if car hits something it low speed the bumper guard may get bent and damage the bumper ,lights and radiator etc. I just took an assumption. Wish you a safe journey

Even the rod like thing on the side may hurt any other two wheeler rider

Thanx
HARRY

salilpawar1 · 3rd January 2010, 11:02

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Originally Posted by nash_9994

Can you please throw some light on how the crash safety is comprimised. I would really be more than happy to take a valid good suggestion.

The front end of a car has crumple zones which are designed to deform and absorb impact in a crash (basically acting as a shock absorber). Now, with a crash guard, the crash guard will take the impact and all the shock will be transferred to the crash guard mounting points then to the crumple zones.

Hope this helps

Gilead · 3rd January 2010, 11:09

You are also violating pedestrian safety norms by installing that crash guard. A pedestrian is far more likely to survive an impact with the bumper than with the crash guard.

Take a look at these threads for more info.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...ash-guard.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...ars-worth.html

gendarmee · 3rd January 2010, 11:41

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Originally Posted by nash_9994

I am getting tired with the autowala's hitting all the time in HYD traffic.

I can understand about auto guys...but I do not understand why you'd be fixing a bull bar. Would fixing crash bars to the back and/or sides not make more sense?

jaisha8 · 3rd January 2010, 12:03

I have also transformed my Ikon 1.8 ZXi to Nxt model with new bumpers (bought 2nd hand at 2.5k) and also changed the interior door pads as in Nxt model. I got the full car painted and all necessary work done at Colour world at Vallapad, Trichur.
I have attached the old photo of exteriors and also the present. In the same the the interior door pads are also attached.

mail4loys · 10th January 2010, 21:01

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Originally Posted by jaisha8

I have also transformed my Ikon 1.8 ZXi to Nxt model with new bumpers (bought 2nd hand at 2.5k) and also changed the interior door pads as in Nxt model. I got the full car painted and all necessary work done at Colour world at Vallapad, Trichur.
I have attached the old photo of exteriors and also the present. In the same the the interior door pads are also attached.

That was a nice looking Ikon. how much did it cost you for full car painting?

manek · 12th January 2010, 14:58

nash, man your car looks like a suv now. your car is protected but pedestrians and other traffic is in danger

wildchild4lyfe · 13th January 2010, 09:17

this was done at a friends garage... i dont like the red part but i think the bumpers pretty ok.

4th December 2009, 18:40	#151
rajeevatdelhi BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 28 Thanked: 2 Times	Attachment 235961 Attachment 235962[/quote] Got a couple of questions. Is this the only offering for the ikon? because it resembles the stock one to quite an extent. How are the headlamps clear? is it stock or custom clear? Also, what will be its approximate cost(kit+shipping to Delhi) @Sanju-nice car there dude. I am also looking to modify my ikon. thought of taking cues from yours . i think the car definitely requires a new kit. if u see carefully, (IMO) the front is quite low, the side is moderately high, and the rear bumper is way up. also the side moulding of the car makes me go mad. protective, but ugly. Keep posting your updates on the car, I'm following them!
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23rd December 2009, 13:59	#152
sanju.sreekumar BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 165 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Last and final update on this thread! I sold my car [:(]
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2nd January 2010, 20:23	#153
nash_9994 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 4 Thanked: 0 Times	HI All I own a 2009 Ford Icon. I am a big fan of ford and been driving it abroad for last 8 years. I am getting tired with the autowala's hitting all the time in HYD traffic. Decided to modify the exterior by adding a crash guard on the front. Attached Images
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2nd January 2010, 20:49	#154
nash_9994 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 4 Thanked: 0 Times	Custom made clamps have been used to fix the bottom of the grill. The cross that holds the radiator has two holes where the clamps go. On the cross behind the bumper, two nuts have been welded in to the holes cut. L shaped clamps that come with the guard have been used to clamp to these nuts using bolts. Once the L clamps have been fixed the front bumper has been replaced and then the guard is fixed. I have a huge problem with the highway traffic on NH 9 and decided to enhance my Lights so 2 lights have been added with a separate switch. Pictures with Steps for fixing the external crash guard. Attached Thumbnails
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3rd January 2010, 00:49	#157
nash_9994 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 4 Thanked: 0 Times	Can you please throw some light on how the crash safety is comprimised. I would really be more than happy to take a valid good suggestion.
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3rd January 2010, 11:09	#160
Gilead Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,142 Thanked: 60 Times	You are also violating pedestrian safety norms by installing that crash guard. A pedestrian is far more likely to survive an impact with the bumper than with the crash guard. Take a look at these threads for more info. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...ash-guard.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...ars-worth.html Last edited by Gilead : 3rd January 2010 at 11:13.
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3rd January 2010, 12:03	#162
jaisha8 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Trichur, Kerala Posts: 387 Thanked: 203 Times View My Garage	I have also transformed my Ikon 1.8 ZXi to Nxt model with new bumpers (bought 2nd hand at 2.5k) and also changed the interior door pads as in Nxt model. I got the full car painted and all necessary work done at Colour world at Vallapad, Trichur. I have attached the old photo of exteriors and also the present. In the same the the interior door pads are also attached. Attached Thumbnails
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12th January 2010, 14:58	#164
manek BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CHENNAI / BANGALORE Posts: 78 Thanked: 4 Times	nash, man your car looks like a suv now. your car is protected but pedestrians and other traffic is in danger
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13th January 2010, 09:17	#165
wildchild4lyfe BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 405 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	this was done at a friends garage... i dont like the red part but i think the bumpers pretty ok. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by wildchild4lyfe : 13th January 2010 at 09:20.
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