Basic Swift touring mods in Delhi (HID, skid plates, GPS mount) - what else?

Akshay1234 · 17th September 2008, 21:12

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Originally Posted by phamilyman

Batao yaar. aur isse jyada kya karuu?

Fabia khareed lu?

buy the projectors for the swift. about 9-11k i think. and get a pair of 4300k 55w HIDs. that will solve your problem.

phamilyman · 17th September 2008, 21:56

I know junta at teambhp will scoff at me, but I want sasta sundar tikau approach. Which is why:
Tip of the Iceberg by Thom Hogan sums up my philosophy. Replace dSLR with ICE/projectors etyadi

No seriously, are there no H8 HID installs in swift? LBM bhai ka hai na? And how expensive?

ashthedivx · 17th September 2008, 22:38

Bhai, the issue is HID in fogs are very in-competent in lighting... the only reason is the alignment level of the fogs

Better is to have a better bulbs i.e. higher wattage one or hids in main headlights

may be not best sasta but definitely tikau and sunder.

phamilyman · 18th September 2008, 08:44

thanku ash bhai, but NO HIDs in main headlights for me ever. Not my thang.

Chalo ji, will explore nightbreakers then. Was anyways planning min osram silverstar.

The other idea I had from a respected long term HID user:
A Cutout in the rt wing mirror, aimed to the left diagonally across the road some hundred ft away. And that will surely not blind any road user either.

The Brackets on bumper will look plain ugly, and not be high enough either!! Neither will be fogs.

Any idea where in Delhi/KB I can get some junta who can cleanly experiment and help setup the thing described above?

phamilyman · 19th September 2008, 14:50

BUMP.

Also please tell me - which MASS will allow me to upgrade the dampers/rear springs - whatever is required for a softer ride - and at what expense - I don't intend to lose the warranty so will stay with a MASS for the same.

Given my bad back - just want to figure out the additional cost/MASS for the same - as well as dealers for lumbar support/beaded seat cover thingies in Delhi - or anything else which could help the comfort. I am best on a bike - but things have to change. So ideas, people?

suman · 19th September 2008, 16:06

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Originally Posted by phamilyman

Also please tell me - which MASS will allow me to upgrade the dampers/rear springs - whatever is required for a softer ride - and at what expense - I don't intend to lose the warranty so will stay with a MASS for the same.

Since they don't replace ANYTHING under warranty anyway, I don't think you'll have a problem; no MASS approval required

s0uljah · 19th September 2008, 17:10

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Originally Posted by phamilyman

No seriously, are there no H8 HID installs in swift? LBM bhai ka hai na?

Had H7 8000k for a while.. that was just bling.

Now Im using 4300k H8 HID. Bought a regular kit locally and then got 4300k bulbs from abroad. High quality stuff not the cheapo bosche etc.

Without a projector in the fogs its not of much use. The reflector is too small to make full use of the HID bulb. Its good on dark roads and lights up the sides of the road.

phamilyman · 26th September 2008, 16:00

Umm, update: Car is still in waiting. Argh. Now non-ABS. Damn the ABS kit shortage (and priority of VDI/ABS within that).

No contacts for underbody plate work?

ankit.jhamb · 2nd October 2008, 16:27

what is the status of your car phamilyman?and is it with abs or without abs

phamilyman · 2nd October 2008, 22:03

jhand kata rahe hain hum saab. Zero line of sight. though its certainly to be delivered this fortnight.

ankit.jhamb · 3rd October 2008, 00:00

do you have anything in written from the dealer?i mean about the waiting period,delivery date?
i am asking this because i was 2nd person to book dzire and the 17th person to be delivered the car.if you want some contacts i can give it to you

ankit jhamb

ankit.jhamb · 8th October 2008, 22:10

any update on your car phamilyman?

Eddy · 9th October 2008, 20:47

Dussera aa kar nikal gaya, car ki mithai kya diwali par khilaoge ?

phamilyman · 20th April 2009, 09:36

BUMP!

Time to get back to the conversation.

I am thinking of upgrading to 90/100 bulbs. Will it affect my reflectors? I can manage without a HID for now. Bulb recommendations?

Skid plates have been pending and by the current look of things - will remain that way for some time to come - no time to drop the car for two days at Motorcraft/Raj Kapoor noida.

phamilyman · 11th May 2009, 08:20

ping pong. Time for a skid plate upgrade. I really need one.

Has anyone gotten skid plates on their sedan/hatchback.

17th September 2008, 21:56	#17
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,642 Times	I know junta at teambhp will scoff at me, but I want sasta sundar tikau approach. Which is why: Tip of the Iceberg by Thom Hogan sums up my philosophy. Replace dSLR with ICE/projectors etyadi No seriously, are there no H8 HID installs in swift? LBM bhai ka hai na? And how expensive?
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17th September 2008, 22:38	#18
ashthedivx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,356 Thanked: 24 Times	Bhai, the issue is HID in fogs are very in-competent in lighting... the only reason is the alignment level of the fogs Better is to have a better bulbs i.e. higher wattage one or hids in main headlights may be not best sasta but definitely tikau and sunder.
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18th September 2008, 08:44	#19
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,642 Times	thanku ash bhai, but NO HIDs in main headlights for me ever. Not my thang. Chalo ji, will explore nightbreakers then. Was anyways planning min osram silverstar. The other idea I had from a respected long term HID user: A Cutout in the rt wing mirror, aimed to the left diagonally across the road some hundred ft away. And that will surely not blind any road user either. The Brackets on bumper will look plain ugly, and not be high enough either!! Neither will be fogs. Any idea where in Delhi/KB I can get some junta who can cleanly experiment and help setup the thing described above?
	() Thanks

19th September 2008, 14:50	#20
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,642 Times	BUMP. Also please tell me - which MASS will allow me to upgrade the dampers/rear springs - whatever is required for a softer ride - and at what expense - I don't intend to lose the warranty so will stay with a MASS for the same. Given my bad back - just want to figure out the additional cost/MASS for the same - as well as dealers for lumbar support/beaded seat cover thingies in Delhi - or anything else which could help the comfort. I am best on a bike - but things have to change. So ideas, people?
	() Thanks

26th September 2008, 16:00	#23
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,642 Times	Umm, update: Car is still in waiting. Argh. Now non-ABS. Damn the ABS kit shortage (and priority of VDI/ABS within that). No contacts for underbody plate work?
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2nd October 2008, 16:27	#24
ankit.jhamb BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: new delhi Posts: 573 Thanked: Once	what is the status of your car phamilyman?and is it with abs or without abs
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2nd October 2008, 22:03	#25
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,642 Times	jhand kata rahe hain hum saab. Zero line of sight. though its certainly to be delivered this fortnight.
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3rd October 2008, 00:00	#26
ankit.jhamb BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: new delhi Posts: 573 Thanked: Once	do you have anything in written from the dealer?i mean about the waiting period,delivery date? i am asking this because i was 2nd person to book dzire and the 17th person to be delivered the car.if you want some contacts i can give it to you ankit jhamb
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8th October 2008, 22:10	#27
ankit.jhamb BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: new delhi Posts: 573 Thanked: Once	any update on your car phamilyman?
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9th October 2008, 20:47	#28
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,387 Thanked: 13,301 Times	Dussera aa kar nikal gaya, car ki mithai kya diwali par khilaoge ?
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20th April 2009, 09:36	#29
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,642 Times	BUMP! Time to get back to the conversation. I am thinking of upgrading to 90/100 bulbs. Will it affect my reflectors? I can manage without a HID for now. Bulb recommendations? Skid plates have been pending and by the current look of things - will remain that way for some time to come - no time to drop the car for two days at Motorcraft/Raj Kapoor noida.
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11th May 2009, 08:20	#30
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,642 Times	ping pong. Time for a skid plate upgrade. I really need one. Has anyone gotten skid plates on their sedan/hatchback.
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