My Modified ESTEEM!

joe_mclaren · 12th September 2007, 19:47

noida boy...
well clear coats inside or outside the headlights..
and wat black is it.. dull black or dupont black..

n_aditya · 12th September 2007, 19:52

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

i think a baleno engine (g16b) would be good if you can find one. if it can fit in a zen it can fit in an esteem.

Why not explore the option of getting the DOHC suzuki gti engine? Its a 1.6 liter (?) and pumps out loads of power. I wonder how much the engine and transmission will cost. Would love to do a swap for my esteem as well.

On the other hand, will the suzuki grand vitara engine fit? i dont think it will but the experts can comment.

Akshay1234 · 12th September 2007, 19:58

which grand vitara are you talking about. the old or the new.. im pretty sure the old one wont fit. but the new one might.

DOC DEATH · 18th September 2007, 13:39

i have already spoken to arush about the vertical doors. the problem is that with the present kits available one has to get them adjuted every week. which is not possible

joe_mclaren · 19th September 2007, 16:14

doc death
watz the model number of that knN conical..
any extra CAI modifications done?

aditya.86 · 21st September 2007, 03:12

great ride and i guess you should get rid of that front grill and try getting a mesh

flipsyde · 21st September 2007, 23:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by n_aditya

Why not explore the option of getting the DOHC suzuki gti engine? Its a 1.6 liter (?) and pumps out loads of power. I wonder how much the engine and transmission will cost. Would love to do a swap for my esteem as well.

On the other hand, will the suzuki grand vitara engine fit? i dont think it will but the experts can comment.

the DOHC Swift GTi engine is a 1.3L pumping out 100bhp. from what i understand you dont need the entire engine just the cylinder head transplant would do. basically you'd be retaining the existing block. but then again you might have to look at forged internals. seems like a lot of work for 15bhp more.

a more feasible option would probably be the g16b from the baleno. easily available(comaparatively), easier parts availability, oodles of torque(also remember you'l be driving this in a car 110kgs less than the one its designed to power).

faithless_1984 · 21st September 2007, 23:24

Doc post some new pics soon.....or else this threads gonna go Way of topic.

Tool · 22nd September 2007, 03:29

hey there !!
nice esteem bro..
arush at it as always.

what you should look at now are koni's . The sport (yellow) ones are very good for daily driving too and provide mind bending front end bite. also steering is a lot more precise.
get a port and polish job, upgrade your brakes too if you are putting in so much power also. esteems brake pads are natorious for overheating. id suggest 3rd party high performance ones.
there is a lot that can be done to a esteem. that engine is a little gem.
but hey love the way you have done her up so far and im sure this is just the begenning for her

congrats bro.. lovely ride.

DOC DEATH · 23rd September 2007, 10:52

I'm Not Sure Of The Model No. But Planning To Get It Changed To A Green Cotton Filter

DOC DEATH · 23rd September 2007, 10:56

Thanks A Lot On The Compliments On The Car.
As U Said Its Just The Beginning And Lots Had To Be Done.
But Doing It Slowly Step By Step.
As Far As The Brakes R Concerned I Really Have To Get Them Changed To Better Ones. Do U Have Ne Suggestions For Them

autopsyche · 23rd September 2007, 19:31

Doc's esteem has the new addition coming this week, although it should have been done by now there was delay on my part. But i guess it should be worth the wait... innit doc!

DOC DEATH · 26th September 2007, 23:59

Of Course Its Gonna Be Worth The Wait. As Long As It Been Done By U I Have No Hastles I'm Sure Its Gonna Come Out Great

Fazal · 10th November 2007, 19:55

Great Ride "D O C", Was wondering, where you got the steering wheel (M5) from, its totally awesome. I want exactly the same.

faithless_1984 · 19th January 2008, 12:17

Bump.

Doc post some new pics as soon as you get the car back.

12th September 2007, 19:47	#61
joe_mclaren BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: TRIVANDRUM Posts: 103 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	noida boy... well clear coats inside or outside the headlights.. and wat black is it.. dull black or dupont black..
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12th September 2007, 19:58	#63
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,317 Times	which grand vitara are you talking about. the old or the new.. im pretty sure the old one wont fit. but the new one might.
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18th September 2007, 13:39	#64
DOC DEATH Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: NOIDA Posts: 14 Thanked: 0 Times	i have already spoken to arush about the vertical doors. the problem is that with the present kits available one has to get them adjuted every week. which is not possible
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19th September 2007, 16:14	#65
joe_mclaren BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: TRIVANDRUM Posts: 103 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	doc death watz the model number of that knN conical.. any extra CAI modifications done?
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21st September 2007, 03:12	#66
aditya.86 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Porbandar Posts: 305 Thanked: 92 Times	great ride and i guess you should get rid of that front grill and try getting a mesh
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21st September 2007, 23:24	#68
faithless_1984 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,575 Thanked: 324 Times View My Garage	Doc post some new pics soon.....or else this threads gonna go Way of topic.
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22nd September 2007, 03:29	#69
Tool BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 351 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	hey there !! nice esteem bro.. arush at it as always. what you should look at now are koni's . The sport (yellow) ones are very good for daily driving too and provide mind bending front end bite. also steering is a lot more precise. get a port and polish job, upgrade your brakes too if you are putting in so much power also. esteems brake pads are natorious for overheating. id suggest 3rd party high performance ones. there is a lot that can be done to a esteem. that engine is a little gem. but hey love the way you have done her up so far and im sure this is just the begenning for her congrats bro.. lovely ride.
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23rd September 2007, 10:52	#70
DOC DEATH Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: NOIDA Posts: 14 Thanked: 0 Times	I'm Not Sure Of The Model No. But Planning To Get It Changed To A Green Cotton Filter
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23rd September 2007, 10:56	#71
DOC DEATH Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: NOIDA Posts: 14 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks A Lot On The Compliments On The Car. As U Said Its Just The Beginning And Lots Had To Be Done. But Doing It Slowly Step By Step. As Far As The Brakes R Concerned I Really Have To Get Them Changed To Better Ones. Do U Have Ne Suggestions For Them
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23rd September 2007, 19:31	#72
autopsyche Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi, Indi Posts: 1,519 Thanked: 33 Times View My Garage	Doc's esteem has the new addition coming this week, although it should have been done by now there was delay on my part. But i guess it should be worth the wait... innit doc!
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26th September 2007, 23:59	#73
DOC DEATH Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: NOIDA Posts: 14 Thanked: 0 Times	Of Course Its Gonna Be Worth The Wait. As Long As It Been Done By U I Have No Hastles I'm Sure Its Gonna Come Out Great
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10th November 2007, 19:55	#74
Fazal Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4 Thanked: 0 Times	Great Ride "D O C", Was wondering, where you got the steering wheel (M5) from, its totally awesome. I want exactly the same.
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19th January 2008, 12:17	#75
faithless_1984 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,575 Thanked: 324 Times View My Garage	Bump. Doc post some new pics as soon as you get the car back.
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