[BlackPearl]

Originally Posted by razor4077

So, hopefully by Wednesday or Thursday, Phoenix will fly

dont let it fly too soon buddy

[razor4077]

Hehe... I know I know. Will take a massive amount of restraint on my part to run this baby in properly.
I guess the end result will make it worth it!

[nitrous]

I've seen a hell a lot of intake pipings that are badly designed and will only give negative differences in performance.

[razor4077]

Originally Posted by autopsyche

Thanks, and your car is looking great. One Correction though, DuPont has two series of car paints, one series is cheaper than ICI Autocolor, and one series is equivalent of ICI Autocolor, Standox is much much more expensive and much much more better quality than both dupont and ici.

Guess I stand corrected! And makes me feel good to learn about the quality of Standox

@nitrous: i've seen some awful setups too buddy. Came across a "pimped" up Civic back in the states which had a really long intake pipe, which snaked around the engine bay with bend angles > 120 deg
Don't worry... I won't make such mistakes!

[iraghava]

Originally Posted by razor4077

@ishan: aise mat bol yaar!!

Just pulling you leg mate! Hope this weekend you have a nice time running the beast in!

[lancersfx]

Hey Razor... that is a nice pictorial representation on the progress you are making with your lancer.....I am buying one soon and will certainly be following your online photo guide to modify mine.....Planning to paint mine(which i am going to buy-- a 1999 silver petrol Glxi)...

I am not sure if this is the right thread as i was unable to find the correct one....
Now I wanted to know what is the fuel efficiency on the petrol lancer....??
Is there a way that the efficiency can be tweaked????
Is it a good idea to convert the lancer to lpg/cng??



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[razor4077]

Originally Posted by lancersfx

Hey Razor... that is a nice pictorial representation on the progress you are making with your lancer.....I am buying one soon and will certainly be following your online photo guide to modify mine.....Planning to paint mine(which i am going to buy-- a 1999 silver petrol Glxi)...

I am not sure if this is the right thread as i was unable to find the correct one....
Now I wanted to know what is the fuel efficiency on the petrol lancer....??
Is there a way that the efficiency can be tweaked????
Is it a good idea to convert the lancer to lpg/cng??



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Thanks buddy.

Now, for your questions...
Fuel efficiency - it used to give around 9kpl in the city with AC. Dunno what the revised FE will be after the overhauling and modding.
I don't think there are any Lancer-specific ways to tweak the FE. The regular stuff - go easy on the revs, maintain your car well - tyre pressures, engine oil etc.

LPG/CNG conversion:
You could have a look at this thread:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...mod-query.html


You could contact harmon_bro (http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/members/harmon_bro.html). He has an LPG kit in his Lancer.

[BUSA]

Came across a "pimped" up Civic back in the states which had a really long intake pipe, which snaked around the engine bay with bend angles > 120 deg

Must be done by Hyperperformance crap tunner

[viper]

Originally Posted by BUSA

Must be done by Hyperperformance crap tunner

BUSA - He has mentioned states as in the USA.

Viper

[sarath]

Razor, paint job looks great, congrats buddy. eagerly waiting for the updates once its finished.

Do you have any plans to change the front grill? How about INVEX grill?

[razor4077]

Originally Posted by sarath

Razor, paint job looks great, congrats buddy. eagerly waiting for the updates once its finished.

Do you have any plans to change the front grill? How about INVEX grill?

Thanks man!

The INVEX grill is not a straight fit on the 2k model. Some mods would be needed on the bonnet to accomodate it.
I was actually given an option at the workshop - a custom made fibre grill with mesh inside, which was not too dissimilar to the INVEX grill, but more sporty (and no chrome). Was tempted to go for it, then changed my mind. I really have a weakness for the swooping grill that was OE on this car... gives it a "hawkish" and mean sort of appearance! But I did have it painted black.

@viper, BUSA: who knows, maybe the dude has a franchisee in Florida

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Hiii...

The car is looking awesome. Love the black colour- seems pure black (i dont know how to explain though).

hey... One question... Are you going for luxury interiors/sporty interiors to go with the black paintjob?

[razor4077]

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

Hiii...

The car is looking awesome. Love the black colour- seems pure black (i dont know how to explain though).

hey... One question... Are you going for luxury interiors/sporty interiors to go with the black paintjob?

Thanks CrAzY dRiVeR! I understand the "pure black" comment. I mentioned somewhere previously on this thread that the colour is indeed jet black, with no tinge of green/blue etc, and no grains.

Regd the interiors, I have got them painted in a dual black/gray combo, with chrome inserts (on the door console, A/C vents & console etc). The upholstery is a black perforated leather + high quality art leather combo. Steering wheel & gear will be wrapped in black stitched leather and the handbrake in art leather. So I guess it's a comination of sporty and luxury... hope it turns out well!

[kastaway]

That black color suits well was it painted inside the paint booth?

[1100D]

Are you blacking out the front grille? (But be sure to paint the 3 diamonds.)