My Turbocharged Swift - narrated by Vikram_D

Ricky_63 · 2nd April 2008, 19:18

Congrats Vikram & all those involved in the build. Nice to know that after doing 2500 kms you are satisfied with the performance & the car is without niggles.

I really wish this kind of a reliable build was possible here in Delhi / Gurgaon. Maybe it is

Think it is about time my Lancer goes the MIVEC way or sell the Lancer & get a Swift TC'd

All the best & have fun & yes keep this thread updated.

Cheers

vikram_d · 2nd April 2008, 19:41

Thanks everybody for all the kind words.

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Originally Posted by Ricky_63

Think it is about time my Lancer goes the MIVEC way or sell the Lancer & get a Swift TC'd

Whichever way you go, I'm sure both will be a blast to drive.

jassi · 2nd April 2008, 22:03

vikram - is it possible to do any upgrades so that you can do hard launches, if yes any plans

Ford Rocam · 2nd April 2008, 22:18

Congratulations on a wonderful ride, waiting for some underhood pics.

pawan · 2nd April 2008, 22:29

wow vikram very nice any 0-100 timimngs etc..

vikram_d · 2nd April 2008, 22:54

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Originally Posted by Ford Rocam

Congratulations on a wonderful ride, waiting for some underhood pics.

I am sure it is not as wonderful as your ride, but the pics will take time to come as I will be changing all the piping to aluminium.

jesal · 2nd April 2008, 23:22

neat stuff. how much paid ? also the sunroof who did u get it from how much

monty9991 · 2nd April 2008, 23:24

nice work vikram.. keep the thread upgoin by posting some pics, when u get your piping changed .

IronWolf · 2nd April 2008, 23:31

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Originally Posted by vikram_d

@IronWolf - I guess Wikipedia answered your question.

Yeahh got it answered, wanted to hear it from the horses mouth, rather than wiki it. So are you getting the BOV type which hisses a lot (more)?

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Originally Posted by itwasntme

Say, what's with these Jayamahal Palace Sat night meets?

Where exactly is the 'drag strip'? :-)

Sounds like its right on the main road!

Quote:

Originally Posted by vikram_d

I am sure it is not as wonderful as your ride, but the pics will take time to come as I will be changing all the piping to aluminium.

Is this job going to be done over this weekend at SAG?

vikram_d · 3rd April 2008, 00:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by IronWolf

Yeahh got it answered, wanted to hear it from the horses mouth, rather than wiki it. So are you getting the BOV type which hisses a lot (more)?
Sounds like its right on the main road!

Is this job going to be done over this weekend at SAG?

I am sure wikipedia explained it in a lot more detail than I ever could.

Yes it was the main road just outside Jaymahal Palace.

No that work is not going to happen this weekend as aluminium piping takes a lot more work.

@jesal - the sunroof was fitted by dealer at time of delivery. It was 26000 MRP then but I got an exchange bonus of Rs.10000:00 for my old esteem and another offer for free accesories worth Rs.10000:00. So in effect i paid only Rs.6000:00 cash for it.

v1p3r · 3rd April 2008, 00:15

Ah, so the review is finally up! You were sounding quite happy that night at the Palace, and no wonder why!

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Originally Posted by vikram_d

With sedate normal city driving I am getting 13.5 to 14.5 kmpl with about 50% A/C usage. With hard driving I am getting about 9.5 to 10.5 kmpl. Hard driving mileage will be again put to test on the next track day (whenever that happens).

Those are impressive figures. Very impressive. As for the last part, coming soon!

vikram_d · 3rd April 2008, 09:30

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

As for the last part, coming soon!

I have been hearing that for ages now. I wonder how soon?

Sideways · 3rd April 2008, 09:54

Congrats, great going. Enjoyed reading your review. I am sure once the minor niggles are sorted you will enjoy the rush even more.

Drive Safe.

shazikon · 3rd April 2008, 11:07

Hey congrats Vikram.. Would love to see the car on track when ever that happens!

vikram_d · 3rd April 2008, 15:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sideways

Congrats, great going. Enjoyed reading your review. I am sure once the minor niggles are sorted you will enjoy the rush even more.

Drive Safe.

All minor niggles have been sorted out.

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Originally Posted by shazikon

Hey congrats Vikram.. Would love to see the car on track when ever that happens!

Waiting for the same.

2nd April 2008, 19:18	#46
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,880 Thanked: 520 Times View My Garage	Congrats Vikram & all those involved in the build. Nice to know that after doing 2500 kms you are satisfied with the performance & the car is without niggles. I really wish this kind of a reliable build was possible here in Delhi / Gurgaon. Maybe it is Think it is about time my Lancer goes the MIVEC way or sell the Lancer & get a Swift TC'd All the best & have fun & yes keep this thread updated. Cheers
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jassi BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 980 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	vikram - is it possible to do any upgrades so that you can do hard launches, if yes any plans
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Ford Rocam BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai-India Posts: 869 Thanked: 23 Times	Congratulations on a wonderful ride, waiting for some underhood pics.
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pawan BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: auckland, new zealand Posts: 867 Thanked: 5 Times	wow vikram very nice any 0-100 timimngs etc..
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jesal BANNED Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	neat stuff. how much paid ? also the sunroof who did u get it from how much
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monty9991 BANNED Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ludhiana Posts: 706 Thanked: 42 Times View My Garage	nice work vikram.. keep the thread upgoin by posting some pics, when u get your piping changed .
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Sideways BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Madras - India Posts: 640 Thanked: 32 Times View My Garage	Congrats, great going. Enjoyed reading your review. I am sure once the minor niggles are sorted you will enjoy the rush even more. Drive Safe.
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3rd April 2008, 11:07	#59
shazikon BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 391 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Hey congrats Vikram.. Would love to see the car on track when ever that happens!
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