Mods for my new i20

appuchan · 24th March 2009, 17:41

I have my berry red i20 Asta lying at my home for about one month now. Have not been able to drive it so far as I am still out of the country. Anyway, I have some plans to do some modifications to it when I return. These include...but not limited to

1. Bigger alloys
2. Chrome plating on the front grill lip
3. ICE upgrade (starting with speakers and damping)
4. Projector head lamps
5. Seat covers (Stanley?)

Let me know some good options for the above.

I find that another i20 owner here has upgraded to 15" Lenso wheels. Looks cool. Which are the best tire options for this? Where to buy?

Where to get the chrome plating done?

Not sure about stock speaker size. Need help here.

Projector head lamps like the ones found in Swift. Hope it will look good on i20.

thedreamcatcher · 24th March 2009, 21:18

Hi, congrats on your purchase.

However, one point though, projector headlamps will void your warranty. Unless you dont care about it.

bikemasterflip · 29th April 2009, 13:48

Looks Like There Are Less I 20 Owners Here So Not Much Replies..
Som Gyaan Would Certainly Help.!

anoops · 5th May 2009, 14:47

hey anyone know what is the right tire spec for 16 inch alloys on an i20?

ReckDriver · 6th May 2009, 13:29

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Originally Posted by anoops

hey anyone know what is the right tire spec for 16 inch alloys on an i20?

Personally I would not recommend 16 inch wheels for the i20, but either ways here are the two sizes -

195/50 R16 and 205/45 R16

Am not sure if you would find the 2nd size in the market. But the first one should fit the bill perfectly

anoops · 6th May 2009, 14:31

Thanks RD, any specific reason for not going in for the 16 inches? the former option sounds good....will most probably settle for 15 inches, but keeping all options open. BTW the i20 sold in the UK has 16 inch alloys. thanks and cheers.

ReckDriver · 6th May 2009, 19:24

Well, the only reason is, that the car would thrash into potholes, also making the ride quite firm, which is really not suited to our bumpy and dismal road conditions. I don't know how good the roads are in Bangalore though.

In the UK the roads are really good, you could say silky smooth everywhere. And that is why they can give that tyre option there, for people who would want better grip and handling.

I personally had switched to 15 inchers and the ride has not been affected that adversely, but the handling has definitely improved. Goodluck!

naveenvenkatesh · 14th August 2009, 18:07

Hey appuchan, have you completed the mods on your i20? If Yes, then how about some photos? I am looking at buying a berry red or blue i20 and want to upsize the tyres to 15".

Ricky_63 · 15th August 2009, 10:25

I had seen a video on You Tube of Pete's i20. That was running 16" borbet alloys, looked very nice & filled the wheel well also. But keeping the roads in mind 15" alloys should be better in terms of practicality.

Cheers

m4ugr8 · 15th August 2009, 11:48

Here is a friends i20 running on 205/45R16 Tires and 16" rims, The car looks HOT!! Projector headlamps are not available for the i20 Yet.

monty9991 · 15th August 2009, 14:07

looks wicked in black rims.

naveenvenkatesh · 17th August 2009, 11:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4ugr8

Here is a friends i20 running on 205/45R16 Tires and 16" rims, The car looks HOT!! Projector headlamps are not available for the i20 Yet.

Hey, can you post some more pictures of this? I cannot quite make out the tyres and alloys clearly.

m4ugr8 · 18th August 2009, 00:36

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Originally Posted by naveenvenkatesh

Hey, can you post some more pictures of this? I cannot quite make out the tyres and alloys clearly.

These are the only Pics I have currently, will try click some and post here

FlyingSpur · 27th September 2009, 23:14

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Originally Posted by m4ugr8

These are the only Pics I have currently, will try click some and post here

Hey, got any more pics? I'd really appreciate it, cause I'm planning the same treatment (black+chrome lip) for my car! Thanks.

aashisharora · 28th September 2009, 16:51

hey appuchan,

congrats on the new purchase, as per my knowledge if you log onto the yokohama tire website and have a look at the tire sizes, there you would get to see the outer diameter of your o.e tire (full chart available). match that o.d size with an upsize o.d you are looking for, and you should have a wider tire with lower profile on an upsized rim. on a red i20 you should put gun metal grey rims with a machine or chrome lip, would look cool.

24th March 2009, 17:41	#1
appuchan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangy Posts: 642 Thanked: 27 Times	Mods for my new i20 I have my berry red i20 Asta lying at my home for about one month now. Have not been able to drive it so far as I am still out of the country. Anyway, I have some plans to do some modifications to it when I return. These include...but not limited to 1. Bigger alloys 2. Chrome plating on the front grill lip 3. ICE upgrade (starting with speakers and damping) 4. Projector head lamps 5. Seat covers (Stanley?) Let me know some good options for the above. I find that another i20 owner here has upgraded to 15" Lenso wheels. Looks cool. Which are the best tire options for this? Where to buy? Where to get the chrome plating done? Not sure about stock speaker size. Need help here. Projector head lamps like the ones found in Swift. Hope it will look good on i20.
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24th March 2009, 21:18	#2
thedreamcatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,204 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	Hi, congrats on your purchase. However, one point though, projector headlamps will void your warranty. Unless you dont care about it.
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29th April 2009, 13:48	#3
bikemasterflip BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 14 Thanked: 2 Times	Looks Like There Are Less I 20 Owners Here So Not Much Replies.. Som Gyaan Would Certainly Help.!
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5th May 2009, 14:47	#4
anoops BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: bangalore Posts: 183 Thanked: 3 Times	hey anyone know what is the right tire spec for 16 inch alloys on an i20?
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6th May 2009, 14:31	#6
anoops BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: bangalore Posts: 183 Thanked: 3 Times	Thanks RD, any specific reason for not going in for the 16 inches? the former option sounds good....will most probably settle for 15 inches, but keeping all options open. BTW the i20 sold in the UK has 16 inch alloys. thanks and cheers.
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6th May 2009, 19:24	#7
ReckDriver BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 34 Thanked: Once	Well, the only reason is, that the car would thrash into potholes, also making the ride quite firm, which is really not suited to our bumpy and dismal road conditions. I don't know how good the roads are in Bangalore though. In the UK the roads are really good, you could say silky smooth everywhere. And that is why they can give that tyre option there, for people who would want better grip and handling. I personally had switched to 15 inchers and the ride has not been affected that adversely, but the handling has definitely improved. Goodluck!
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14th August 2009, 18:07	#8
naveenvenkatesh BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: US/India Posts: 344 Thanked: 151 Times	Hey appuchan, have you completed the mods on your i20? If Yes, then how about some photos? I am looking at buying a berry red or blue i20 and want to upsize the tyres to 15".
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15th August 2009, 10:25	#9
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,885 Thanked: 518 Times View My Garage	I had seen a video on You Tube of Pete's i20. That was running 16" borbet alloys, looked very nice & filled the wheel well also. But keeping the roads in mind 15" alloys should be better in terms of practicality. Cheers
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15th August 2009, 11:48	#10
m4ugr8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,291 Thanked: 129 Times View My Garage	Here is a friends i20 running on 205/45R16 Tires and 16" rims, The car looks HOT!! Projector headlamps are not available for the i20 Yet. Attached Thumbnails
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15th August 2009, 14:07	#11
monty9991 BANNED Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ludhiana Posts: 706 Thanked: 42 Times View My Garage	looks wicked in black rims.
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28th September 2009, 16:51	#15
aashisharora Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: bangalore Posts: 15 Thanked: 0 Times	hey appuchan, congrats on the new purchase, as per my knowledge if you log onto the yokohama tire website and have a look at the tire sizes, there you would get to see the outer diameter of your o.e tire (full chart available). match that o.d size with an upsize o.d you are looking for, and you should have a wider tire with lower profile on an upsized rim. on a red i20 you should put gun metal grey rims with a machine or chrome lip, would look cool.
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