Some stuff for my Swift VDi just arrived !

narayan · 19th April 2009, 16:05

nice upgrades Amey

those grooves on the rotors look like they are just waiting to shred the pads to pieces in no time !

do tell us how long ur pads last with these rotors vs the standard rotor-pad combo ( i presume u would run stock pads on those upgraded rotors ? )

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Originally Posted by Amey

As for the Springs, well even though the suspension setup is good and the car really handles quite well, I have observed that with 2-3 passengers at rear, the rear does become soft and she does bounce a bit which I dont like. Hence thought of going this route. Also improved handling is something I wouldnt mind at the cost of a bit of ride quality.

oh yes - it would be those 2-3 passengers who would complain about the ride going bad

Amey · 19th April 2009, 16:12

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Originally Posted by narayan

nice upgrades Amey

those grooves on the rotors look like they are just waiting to shred the pads to pieces in no time !

do tell us how long ur pads last with these rotors vs the standard rotor-pad combo ( i presume u would run stock pads on those upgraded rotors ? )

oh yes - it would be those 2-3 passengers who would complain about the ride going bad

Who cares about them anyways

let them bounce around on the rear seat.lol

chipfoose · 20th April 2009, 12:33

great stuff Amey. congrats .do post some WIP pics.

Amey · 21st April 2009, 00:37

Just got the parts installed today.
Some pics,

Initial impressions are satisfactory, in line with what was expected.

Detailed report coming soon when i get some time.

frankmehta · 21st April 2009, 00:39

der aaye par durust to aaye!
full evening you were taking your 'small' drive or what? lol!

abhinav.gupta88 · 21st April 2009, 00:41

Congrats Amey.
It looks awesome.

P.S. Your car is begging for projectors now.

frankmehta · 21st April 2009, 00:47

yea. a projector would look brilliant!

jus park and watch a movie.
who needs ICE?!

m4ugr8 · 21st April 2009, 00:51

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Originally Posted by frankmehta

yea. a projector would look brilliant!

jus park and watch a movie.
who needs ICE?!

Good One frank.

The Car looking great Amey, How many inches Drop in height?? Instead of projectors I would suggest bigger rims, may be 16". My Two Cents opinion.

moralfibre · 22nd April 2009, 05:23

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Originally Posted by Amey

Who cares about them anyways

let them bounce around on the rear seat.lol

Yeah right. Let me put you and Shrivz on the back seat of Vik's Civic and drive you to Goa. You'll have your share of fun too.

HKumar · 22nd April 2009, 11:06

I think shocks might prove better instead of the springs as stiffened springs will make the ride a lot bouncy. I personally was dissatisfied with H&R Springs tested on my Verna and am in constant lookout for after market shocks . Well Koni seems to have released shocks for Swift this month, so swift guys are lucky- checkout the link.Koni: New Product Info - Suzuki Swift

22nd April 2009, 19:43

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Originally Posted by HKumar

Well Koni seems to have released shocks for Swift this month, so swift guys are lucky- checkout the link.Koni: New Product Info - Suzuki Swift

The konis came out last month. Bilsteins will be launched sometime this year. I'm waiting for that.

monty9991 · 22nd April 2009, 22:51

are these rotors up size or same OEM size?

Ricky_63 · 23rd April 2009, 09:57

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Originally Posted by monty9991

are these rotors up size or same OEM size?

The rotors are surely OE size, upsizing them (if at all possible) would entail a lot of work & is quite pointless IMHO

Cheers

viper · 23rd April 2009, 10:03

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Originally Posted by monty9991

are these rotors up size or same OEM size?

Hi,

Not 100% sure but they look larger. Guess only Amey can clarify.

Viper

Ricky_63 · 23rd April 2009, 10:33

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Originally Posted by viper

Hi,

Not 100% sure but they look larger. Guess only Amey can clarify.

Viper

If the rotors are larger, the first thing he would have to change would be the alloys, right ?

Anyway, let Amey clarify

Cheers

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chipfoose BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: blr Posts: 86 Thanked: 0 Times	great stuff Amey. congrats .do post some WIP pics.
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Amey BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 679 Thanked: 248 Times View My Garage	Just got the parts installed today. Some pics, Initial impressions are satisfactory, in line with what was expected. Detailed report coming soon when i get some time. Attached Thumbnails
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frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	der aaye par durust to aaye! full evening you were taking your 'small' drive or what? lol!
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abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Congrats Amey. It looks awesome. P.S. Your car is begging for projectors now.
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HKumar Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 16 Thanked: 0 Times	I think shocks might prove better instead of the springs as stiffened springs will make the ride a lot bouncy. I personally was dissatisfied with H&R Springs tested on my Verna and am in constant lookout for after market shocks . Well Koni seems to have released shocks for Swift this month, so swift guys are lucky- checkout the link.Koni: New Product Info - Suzuki Swift
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monty9991 BANNED Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ludhiana Posts: 706 Thanked: 42 Times View My Garage	are these rotors up size or same OEM size?
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