My Lancer SLXi heading for a much needed re-vamp

wanderlustindia · 29th January 2008, 17:46

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Originally Posted by spadival

Congrats on the new set of wheels !! How is the ride quality, tyre noise etc with the new set of Yoko S-Drive?

I am planning to retire my Yoko ES-100s shortly.

Too early to comment

. Though, I must admit that the ride quality is a bit harsh that the stock 13 ers, as expected, because of the low profile.

The tyre noise is significantly lower than the Bridgestones I had earlier. Handling has improved immensely on the e-way. Tried a few tight corners and was happy that I could do it with more confidence than earlier.

JayD · 29th January 2008, 18:50

Congrats on your new setup dude! Now u'll be able to to explore the limits of the lancer's great chassis!enjoy! Waiting for the pix!

razor4077 · 29th January 2008, 21:58

Apollo makes some nice rims. Was on my list for a while, but was replaced eventually by Plati. Also wasn't getting the design of my choice in 15".
This car's a great handler. With your upgraded rubber you can have some fun

But please do be nice to the tyres (initially at least)... run them in for a bit and get to know their limits before taking too many high speed corners!
Looking forward to the pics!

wanderlustindia · 30th January 2008, 11:37

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Originally Posted by razor4077

Apollo makes some nice rims. Was on my list for a while, but was replaced eventually by Plati. Also wasn't getting the design of my choice in 15".
This car's a great handler. With your upgraded rubber you can have some fun

But please do be nice to the tyres (initially at least)... run them in for a bit and get to know their limits before taking too many high speed corners!
Looking forward to the pics!

I agree with you razor. I am running it in right now. I did not hit beyond 110 kph the other day on the e-way. will take it easy

wanderlustindia · 30th January 2008, 11:44

Some pics of the new set of wheels and tyres:

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khanak · 30th January 2008, 12:04

Nice rims Wanderlust!! They really suit the Lancer.

How about posting details in this thread too http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...ur-wheels.html

BUSA · 30th January 2008, 12:15

The alloys look fabolous, good choice. Get a body kit now

wanderlustindia · 30th January 2008, 12:20

Thanks Khanak and BUSA. Well, after this is the plan to go for a FFE and a CAI filter. The body-kit follows later.

vikram18 · 30th January 2008, 12:26

Nice tyres. Everyone here raves about Yokos; I'm sure you're gonna be one of them soon. Do check out an Automech exhaust before fitting one in. See if you like the sound, because I doubt they'll customize one to suit your specific taste.
First time I heard about these alloys!
Will have to check out your ride in the flesh now; be there at the next meet

wanderlustindia · 30th January 2008, 12:30

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Originally Posted by vikram18

Nice tyres. Everyone here raves about Yokos; I'm sure you're gonna be one of them soon. Do check out an Automech exhaust before fitting one in. See if you like the sound, because I doubt they'll customize one to suit your specific taste.
First time I heard about these alloys!
Will have to check out your ride in the flesh now; be there at the next meet

Thanks Vikram. I am yet to decide if it would be Automech or Viper or some other guy. I hear, Vipers are the best for customized exhausts. But anyways, thats not going to happen in a hurry. I might be out of the country the whole of February. The FFE will happen only in March then.

Sure, you may check the wheels for yourself. Like I mentioned in an earlier post, the ride quality is a bit harsh than before. This set does not like the undulations on the road

vikram18 · 30th January 2008, 13:27

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Originally Posted by wanderlustindia

Sure, you may check the wheels for yourself. Like I mentioned in an earlier post, the ride quality is a bit harsh than before. This set does not like the undulations on the road

Let me take you for a spin on my 225/45/17, your ride will seem cushioned after that

. Actually, you really get used to it in a while; I did.

razor4077 · 30th January 2008, 15:01

Wheels+tyres look great man! Do give us a review of the S Drives after a few days.

ram_hyundai · 30th January 2008, 16:39

hey arent they 15 inchers and how much did you pay for the alloys and rubber,looks great ,nice choice.
ram

wanderlustindia · 30th January 2008, 17:23

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Originally Posted by ram_hyundai

hey arent they 15 inchers and how much did you pay for the alloys and rubber,looks great ,nice choice.
ram

Yes Ram, they are 15" ers. Size 205/55/15, Yokohoma S-Drive.

The alloys and rubber together cost me about INR 32500/-

ram_hyundai · 30th January 2008, 17:35

can you give me specification or model name for the alloys .is it for a set of 4 or 5 .they are looking sweet.
ram

29th January 2008, 18:50	#32
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,236 Thanked: 2,568 Times View My Garage	Congrats on your new setup dude! Now u'll be able to to explore the limits of the lancer's great chassis!enjoy! Waiting for the pix!
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29th January 2008, 21:58	#33
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,882 Thanked: 298 Times View My Garage	Apollo makes some nice rims. Was on my list for a while, but was replaced eventually by Plati. Also wasn't getting the design of my choice in 15". This car's a great handler. With your upgraded rubber you can have some fun But please do be nice to the tyres (initially at least)... run them in for a bit and get to know their limits before taking too many high speed corners! Looking forward to the pics! Last edited by razor4077 : 29th January 2008 at 21:59.
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30th January 2008, 11:44	#35
wanderlustindia BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 608 Thanked: 63 Times View My Garage	Some pics of the new set of wheels and tyres: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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30th January 2008, 12:04	#36
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,799 Thanked: 268 Times View My Garage	Nice rims Wanderlust!! They really suit the Lancer. How about posting details in this thread too http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...ur-wheels.html
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30th January 2008, 12:15	#37
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	The alloys look fabolous, good choice. Get a body kit now
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30th January 2008, 12:20	#38
wanderlustindia BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 608 Thanked: 63 Times View My Garage	Thanks Khanak and BUSA. Well, after this is the plan to go for a FFE and a CAI filter. The body-kit follows later.
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30th January 2008, 12:26	#39
vikram18 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: pune Posts: 607 Thanked: 27 Times View My Garage	Nice tyres. Everyone here raves about Yokos; I'm sure you're gonna be one of them soon. Do check out an Automech exhaust before fitting one in. See if you like the sound, because I doubt they'll customize one to suit your specific taste. First time I heard about these alloys! Will have to check out your ride in the flesh now; be there at the next meet
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30th January 2008, 15:01	#42
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,882 Thanked: 298 Times View My Garage	Wheels+tyres look great man! Do give us a review of the S Drives after a few days.
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30th January 2008, 16:39	#43
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,020 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	hey arent they 15 inchers and how much did you pay for the alloys and rubber,looks great ,nice choice. ram
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30th January 2008, 17:35	#45
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,020 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	can you give me specification or model name for the alloys .is it for a set of 4 or 5 .they are looking sweet. ram
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