The Zen Modifications Thread

rohan_fonseca · 29th June 2008, 00:10

Good job. I don't like the way it looks either. Looks like BBS has some competition though

MissionAbler · 29th June 2008, 07:10

Good CG but the result is not aesthetical. Consider the following:

Putting on Zen mudflaps. The rear end is looking incomplete without them.
The structural integrity of the bumpers before modding. Safety should not be compromised. It would be better to get custom body kit from some pro.
Traffic laws on numberplate dimension and coordinates.
Numberplate illumination.
Aesthetics.

MissionAbler · 29th June 2008, 07:21

Could any one of you help me in getting blue prints of our good ol' Zen? I work on 3DS Max and create models out of blue prints. I have been unsuccessful in finding the blue prints on the Web. All I can find is Estilo blue prints. The 3D model will help us enthusiasts try out mods virtually before implementing them in real world. I need front, side, top, and back view blueprints.

badboyscad · 29th June 2008, 13:26

here you go zenster:

The Zen Modifications Thread-zen-rr2.jpg

IMHO, this type of numberplate will look better:

MissionAbler · 29th June 2008, 16:09

Fantabulous badboyscad!

I was wondering if the width of the lower grill should be reduced to make it flow with the top grill. Looks a lot better. How about integrated fog lamps in the lower grill?

furioussphinx · 29th June 2008, 17:32

awesome BBS!!! Now can you try some eyelids for it?

badboyscad · 29th June 2008, 21:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by furioussphinx

try some eyelids for it?

eyelids: i think i should try some other design, what say?

The Zen Modifications Thread-eyelds-zen.jpg

Cyrus43 · 29th June 2008, 22:43

Nice one BBS. That is the same design that the Second Gen Zen had isnt it? It looks Much better.

Praneet71 · 30th June 2008, 08:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by S2!!!

so what are the mod jobs you've done on your ride?? And which model is it? BTW car looks nice and simple from the outside. Keep it clean.cheers:

Thanks - yes i prefer to keep the car simple. Its a 96 model and is running a 1.3 engine.

Now that the website is dedicated to Zen can we also get details of engine work done on the rides besides body work?

furioussphinx · 1st July 2008, 03:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by badboyscad

eyelids: i think i should try some other design, what say?
Attachment 25151

The front headlights look goofy and bright to me. And the eyelids in this design are making it look sleepy instead of mean. Think of something more meaner. Am sure you can.

recshenoy · 3rd July 2008, 18:14

People,

i have a carb 97 model zen. i would like to fit fog lamp to it. any one please suggest me a suitable one. i dont want to add big Hella fog lamps.
simple one

Thank You

blueraven316 · 4th July 2008, 01:22

Just added some Hella fogs to the bumpers, sorry for the horrible snap quality. Visibility is superb now, even when it rains.

SRK · 4th July 2008, 12:07

Its been 10 years so we just got our Zen refurbished.

Got the rusted panels changed,painted her fully to the original Green metallic colour.
Changed the Taillamps.
Serviced the Suspension Setup.
Retuned the engine.
Rims were painted to silver.
Repaired the interior door panels.

Still it feels old. One day I will modify it to my liking.
May be I'll start designing what I need.

@blueraven: Yours is the best looking zen that I have seen till now.
I too was going for the same colour or the purple on civic,but then dropped the plan.
Loved your interiors.
Just one thing, Get a black suzuki logo on the car instead of that superman type.

yasw_anth · 4th July 2008, 12:31

your zen looks better than the best with the hella's...

try for a small one line numberboard..

MissionAbler · 6th July 2008, 08:21

Here is another version of eyelids.

29th June 2008, 00:10	#76
rohan_fonseca BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Panaji Posts: 984 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	Good job. I don't like the way it looks either. Looks like BBS has some competition though
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29th June 2008, 07:10	#77
MissionAbler BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 40 Thanked: 42 Times	Good CG but the result is not aesthetical. Consider the following: Putting on Zen mudflaps. The rear end is looking incomplete without them. The structural integrity of the bumpers before modding. Safety should not be compromised. It would be better to get custom body kit from some pro. Traffic laws on numberplate dimension and coordinates. Numberplate illumination. Aesthetics.
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29th June 2008, 07:21	#78
MissionAbler BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 40 Thanked: 42 Times	Could any one of you help me in getting blue prints of our good ol' Zen? I work on 3DS Max and create models out of blue prints. I have been unsuccessful in finding the blue prints on the Web. All I can find is Estilo blue prints. The 3D model will help us enthusiasts try out mods virtually before implementing them in real world. I need front, side, top, and back view blueprints.
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29th June 2008, 13:26	#79
badboyscad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TN Posts: 1,511 Thanked: 483 Times View My Garage	here you go zenster: IMHO, this type of numberplate will look better:
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29th June 2008, 16:09	#80
MissionAbler BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 40 Thanked: 42 Times	Fantabulous badboyscad! I was wondering if the width of the lower grill should be reduced to make it flow with the top grill. Looks a lot better. How about integrated fog lamps in the lower grill?
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29th June 2008, 17:32	#81
furioussphinx BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 536 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	awesome BBS!!! Now can you try some eyelids for it?
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29th June 2008, 22:43	#83
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 230 Times View My Garage	Nice one BBS. That is the same design that the Second Gen Zen had isnt it? It looks Much better.
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3rd July 2008, 18:14	#86
recshenoy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mangalore / Bangalore Posts: 1,129 Thanked: 256 Times	Fog lamps for Zen People, i have a carb 97 model zen. i would like to fit fog lamp to it. any one please suggest me a suitable one. i dont want to add big Hella fog lamps. simple one Thank You
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4th July 2008, 01:22	#87
blueraven316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,109 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Just added some Hella fogs to the bumpers, sorry for the horrible snap quality. Visibility is superb now, even when it rains. Attached Thumbnails
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4th July 2008, 12:07	#88
SRK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,206 Thanked: 536 Times	Its been 10 years so we just got our Zen refurbished. Got the rusted panels changed,painted her fully to the original Green metallic colour. Changed the Taillamps. Serviced the Suspension Setup. Retuned the engine. Rims were painted to silver. Repaired the interior door panels. Still it feels old. One day I will modify it to my liking. May be I'll start designing what I need. @blueraven: Yours is the best looking zen that I have seen till now. I too was going for the same colour or the purple on civic,but then dropped the plan. Loved your interiors. Just one thing, Get a black suzuki logo on the car instead of that superman type.
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4th July 2008, 12:31	#89
yasw_anth BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 102 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	@ blueraven your zen looks better than the best with the hella's... try for a small one line numberboard.. Last edited by yasw_anth : 4th July 2008 at 12:39.
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6th July 2008, 08:21	#90
MissionAbler BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 40 Thanked: 42 Times	Here is another version of eyelids.
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