Modding an Alto

Gansan · 3rd September 2009, 10:38

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Originally Posted by misquitas

I read somewhere on this forum that installing speakers on the hatch door was not a good idea as it would put some pressure on the hatch door. Is that right? How I wish that the Alto had some provision (like the rear speaker frames on the Santro) to install two rear speakers WITHOUT having to put them either on the parcel tray or on the Hatch door. If there is any way to install the rear speaker frames like the ones on the Santro, please let me know.

That is where the MGA fellows install it for the Alto. They refused to install it on the parcel tray even when I offerred to get sturdier ones from outside. The boot door goes up slower than usual due to the weight of the speakers, and I help it up slightly with my hand!

The rear speaker sound is a bit muffled due to the parcel tray, and I have to balance by turning down the volume of the front speakers a bit and turning up the rear ones. Whenever I am driving without the parcel tray, I have to equalize them. No issues apart from this.

If, on the other hand, I had iced it up outside instead of MGA, I could have installed on a thicker parcel tray. But then it may void my electrical warranty, and the parcel tray will not be removable as well.

harishnayak · 4th September 2009, 11:40

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Originally Posted by Gansan

That is where the MGA fellows install it for the Alto. They refused to install it on the parcel tray even when I offerred to get sturdier ones from outside. The boot door goes up slower than usual due to the weight of the speakers, and I help it up slightly with my hand!

The rear speaker sound is a bit muffled due to the parcel tray, and I have to balance by turning down the volume of the front speakers a bit and turning up the rear ones. Whenever I am driving without the parcel tray, I have to equalize them. No issues apart from this.

If, on the other hand, I had iced it up outside instead of MGA, I could have installed on a thicker parcel tray. But then it may void my electrical warranty, and the parcel tray will not be removable as well.

I don't this theres any other way to install it. I have installed a box in my alto with a woofer and 2 xplod speakers.

anky · 5th September 2009, 14:48

Hi I have installed 2 sony explod speakers on my original MGA parcel tray(with bill) in 2004 and not facing any problems whatsoever...BTW I listen to Iron Madien... so thats pretty lout too without any problems.

rajeev k · 5th September 2009, 15:04

Another method is to replace the hatch door pad with a thicker one available at any Maruti dealer for around Rs 600. But you need to put a 30 to 40 mm hole on the pad to let the air out. This has worked perfectly fine for me for close to 2 years.

Gansan · 5th September 2009, 15:43

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Originally Posted by rajeev k

Another method is to replace the hatch door pad with a thicker one available at any Maruti dealer for around Rs 600. But you need to put a 30 to 40 mm hole on the pad to let the air out. This has worked perfectly fine for me for close to 2 years.

This is how they do it in MGA for installing the rear speakers. They said the original parcel tray can't stand up to the weight of the speakers.

Dhar's · 6th September 2009, 14:48

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Originally Posted by amit_mechengg

just a small effort to add a bling to the headlights. was damn bored so did a small DIY. led EYELIDS. they look cool in eve with just the park light on

Cool!

You could also make turn indicators on ORVMs by fixing these strips under the ORVMs. I'm planning to do that next Jan in my Alto. Major issue will be running wires to the ORVM.

harishnayak · 6th September 2009, 15:20

How much does the tachometer cost? Any ideas?

harishnayak · 22nd September 2009, 12:56

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Originally Posted by harishnayak

How much does the tachometer cost? Any ideas?

Anyone ? Any idea about the cost of the Tacho?

lilMonSter · 22nd September 2009, 13:53

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Originally Posted by harishnayak

Anyone ? Any idea about the cost of the Tacho?

hey harish, i got mine for around 4000 two years ago, it has a shift light as well. have posted it in the tacho thread. the price i guess should vary according to the size, brand and extra functions that the tacho has. hope this helps.

bOoM!

badboyscad · 27th September 2009, 15:29

My alto got some cosmetic treatment for this ayudha pooja.

Black window frames, painted calipers & rear drums.

mithun · 28th September 2009, 11:34

badboyscad : Good work !

What's the cost breakup ?

jkdas · 28th September 2009, 14:36

Check this

one of the best I have seen

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/introd...-hey-guys.html

rjstyles69 · 28th September 2009, 17:26

bbs nice work there , however a small tinge of blue is to be seen on the B-pillar. Was the doors open by any chance or you forgot to cover it up ?

HappyWheels · 28th September 2009, 20:38

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Originally Posted by jkdas

Check this

one of the best I have seen

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/introd...-hey-guys.html

One of the best looking Alto's so far!

monty9991 · 28th September 2009, 22:37

hey BBS,
you should have painted the door frames like i did.
this will flush with the tint of your glasses, and look nice.

5th September 2009, 14:48	#483
anky BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 402 Thanked: 115 Times	I have speakers on MGA parcel tray Hi I have installed 2 sony explod speakers on my original MGA parcel tray(with bill) in 2004 and not facing any problems whatsoever...BTW I listen to Iron Madien... so thats pretty lout too without any problems.
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rajeev k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Emerging Metro Posts: 3,352 Thanked: 1,947 Times	Another method is to replace the hatch door pad with a thicker one available at any Maruti dealer for around Rs 600. But you need to put a 30 to 40 mm hole on the pad to let the air out. This has worked perfectly fine for me for close to 2 years.
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harishnayak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: DELHI Posts: 1,396 Thanked: 125 Times	How much does the tachometer cost? Any ideas?
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27th September 2009, 15:29	#490
badboyscad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TN Posts: 1,511 Thanked: 477 Times View My Garage	My alto got some cosmetic treatment for this ayudha pooja. Black window frames, painted calipers & rear drums.
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mithun BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin Posts: 2,195 Thanked: 268 Times	badboyscad : Good work ! What's the cost breakup ?
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jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Check this one of the best I have seen http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/introd...-hey-guys.html
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rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,343 Thanked: 842 Times View My Garage	bbs nice work there , however a small tinge of blue is to be seen on the B-pillar. Was the doors open by any chance or you forgot to cover it up ?
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monty9991 BANNED Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ludhiana Posts: 706 Thanked: 42 Times View My Garage	hey BBS, you should have painted the door frames like i did. this will flush with the tint of your glasses, and look nice.
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