Need to restore mclaren1885's baleno back to shape. Need all your valuable inputs.

v1p3r · 17th February 2009, 00:43

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Originally Posted by kpzen

Hi Rahul!
Hope your Swift is back on road.

Hello, this thread is about his Baleno!

Nice location, BTW.

mclaren0111 · 3rd March 2009, 18:08

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Originally Posted by kpzen

Hi Rahul!
Hope your Swift is back on road.

Yes his swift has been on the roads for a long time now. Anyways, I suggest we should leave this thread to the discussion on the Baleno?

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Huh! How did u manage to crack Corolla rims ? that too two of them....

He didn't. I think Binz did that.

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Hmm, Are u sure ?

Ya, I haven't had the time to access net for ages now because of exams and MBA entrance. I hope this post clears it all?

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long time !

Yup, its been a really long time. I never even dreamt he would let me drive his car ever. It came as a complete shock to me when he handed over the keys and asked me to get into the drivers seat. But I managed to stall it everytime because of the clutch. Took a while to get used to it. Just love that car and its really nice to see it on the roads because thats where it belongs!

crazydiablo · 3rd March 2009, 20:38

The car needs some work cosmetically now. I have been in the car recently, it drives pretty well.

Needs to spruce up the interior and a good paint job. Looks like it needs a lady's attention.

revtech · 3rd March 2009, 21:05

dont know how i missed this thread...that car is one hell of a car and im glad its back on the streets because thats where it belongs..

drive safe rahul

rev

binz · 3rd March 2009, 22:10

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Originally Posted by kpzen

Huh! How did u manage to crack Corolla rims ? that too two of them....

Its one rim not two.

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Originally Posted by mclaren0111

He didn't. I think Binz did that.
!

Hey!! I didn't crack it.
My brother did, and it was replaced.
Two tires also got blisters on them and were paid for.

Stumpy seems to be having a problem with another rim+tire which i will see to once I am done with exams.

mclaren1885 · 4th September 2009, 17:25

Time to update this thread. Got the clutch changed, but seems like something went terribly wrong again. After using the car for around 300kms the clutch went bust. I am suspecting gear box oil has leaked into the box again inspite of replacing all the seals. I think we have found out the culprit narrowing it down to some of the mods done to the gearbox when the GT ratios were put in. This time I am waiting to open the box and get some pics if possible of the goof up that happened.

Since I have been busy with traveling all over the country, work and some other issues I haven't had the time to get the car up and running again.

Shall be doing so, shortly. Currently the car is started a few times a week and dad takes it out for a small round around the neighborhood as I am mostly out of town.

Its a little disheartening to see the ghosts of the past come back to haunt you. But I guess, it was expected. Until further updates....

esteem_lover · 4th September 2009, 17:30

Why don't you get a replacement gear box ?

Where is the thread initiator ?

mclaren1885 · 4th September 2009, 17:36

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

Why don't you get a replacement gear box ?

All my travel plans have left me a little light in the pocket John

. So waiting for some pending bills to come through from customers.

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Where is the thread initiator ?

She has shifted to Nagpur.

fast_elegance · 4th September 2009, 17:59

Rahul, I read the entire thread and such a Nice feeling

. I am happy that your Baleno is back on roads atleas with your Dad doing some rounds in it. Keep updating the thread

.

madhukar_n · 4th September 2009, 19:27

Man, following this thread was like following a bollywood movie with all the twists, turns, suspense etc etc. but still the happy ending is pending !!!!!

(it was a good stress reliver for me, still @ work ;-) )

Jay · 4th September 2009, 20:13

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Originally Posted by mclaren1885

Since I have been busy with traveling all over the country, work and some other issues

other issues ? anyways, been long since i heard any updates about your car, hope to see it running well soon.

dumdum · 4th September 2009, 22:13

Well, I don't know what's "beautiful" about a Baleno, however, A CAR IS A CAR and TBHPians love cars!
Best of luck with the restore...get her pumping ASAP!!

mclaren1885 · 4th September 2009, 22:28

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Originally Posted by Jay

other issues ? anyways, been long since i heard any updates about your car, hope to see it running well soon.

Jay, you are alive? Nice to see you posting. Car still has a few niggles that need to be sorted out. Right now, a little held up with other stuff.

And to here updates about my car, you need to keep in touch

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Samurai · 4th September 2009, 22:50

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Originally Posted by dumdum

Well, I don't know what's "beautiful" about a Baleno,

You should check my old Baleno garage: 2005 Maruti Baleno Lxi - Samurai's Photo Gallery - Team-BHP

mclaren1885 · 4th September 2009, 22:55

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Originally Posted by dumdum

Well, I don't know what's "beautiful" about a Baleno,

You are right my friend! There is nothing beautiful about the Baleno. But then again, once I get married there are no guarantees my wife (who might be beautiful to me, but not to you) is going to remain like that forever. That doesn't mean I don't love her anymore does it? Like they say, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.

Thanks for the good wishes though!

3rd March 2009, 20:38	#123
crazydiablo BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore/San Francisco Posts: 854 Thanked: 28 Times View My Garage	The car needs some work cosmetically now. I have been in the car recently, it drives pretty well. Needs to spruce up the interior and a good paint job. Looks like it needs a lady's attention.
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3rd March 2009, 21:05	#124
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 39 Times View My Garage	dont know how i missed this thread...that car is one hell of a car and im glad its back on the streets because thats where it belongs.. drive safe rahul rev Last edited by revtech : 3rd March 2009 at 21:06.
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4th September 2009, 17:25	#126
mclaren1885 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 4,818 Thanked: 46 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	Time to update this thread. Got the clutch changed, but seems like something went terribly wrong again. After using the car for around 300kms the clutch went bust. I am suspecting gear box oil has leaked into the box again inspite of replacing all the seals. I think we have found out the culprit narrowing it down to some of the mods done to the gearbox when the GT ratios were put in. This time I am waiting to open the box and get some pics if possible of the goof up that happened. Since I have been busy with traveling all over the country, work and some other issues I haven't had the time to get the car up and running again. Shall be doing so, shortly. Currently the car is started a few times a week and dad takes it out for a small round around the neighborhood as I am mostly out of town. Its a little disheartening to see the ghosts of the past come back to haunt you. But I guess, it was expected. Until further updates....
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4th September 2009, 17:30	#127
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 513 Times View My Garage	Why don't you get a replacement gear box ? Where is the thread initiator ?
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4th September 2009, 17:59	#129
fast_elegance BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mangalore/Bangalore Posts: 456 Thanked: 293 Times View My Garage	Rahul, I read the entire thread and such a Nice feeling . I am happy that your Baleno is back on roads atleas with your Dad doing some rounds in it. Keep updating the thread .
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4th September 2009, 19:27	#130
madhukar_n BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 395 Thanked: 180 Times	Man, following this thread was like following a bollywood movie with all the twists, turns, suspense etc etc. but still the happy ending is pending !!!!! (it was a good stress reliver for me, still @ work ;-) )
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4th September 2009, 22:13	#132
dumdum BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 53 Thanked: 32 Times	Well, I don't know what's "beautiful" about a Baleno, however, A CAR IS A CAR and TBHPians love cars! Best of luck with the restore...get her pumping ASAP!!
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