"The First" from the SPEEDSPORT stable !!

speedsport · 24th January 2011, 17:37

glad you like it mate !

Ricky_63 · 25th January 2011, 18:08

The car now sports a pair of Hella 550 Comets !!

Some Random Pictures -

black12rr · 25th January 2011, 18:16

Nice line-up .Can you list what car for mon,tue,wed,thu,fri ?

. How do you maintain so many cars ?

Ricky_63 · 25th January 2011, 18:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by black12rr

Nice line-up .Can you list what car for mon,tue,wed,thu,fri ?

. How do you maintain so many cars ?

LOL Why do you think I am Phil's favourite customer ???

Actually the Green Pajero is up for sale as is the Merc. So now I'll just work Monday, Wednesday & Friday, till the new crop of cars arrive, hoping the Freelander 2

Cheers

nitrous · 25th January 2011, 18:49

Nice intercooler placement.
Inspired by the Swift Diesel, heh?

Ricky_63 · 25th January 2011, 21:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrous

Nice intercooler placement.
Inspired by the Swift Diesel, heh?

Nice placement ? Ok if you say so !! The decision was Phil's as I had left the build entirely in his hands or should I say at his mercy !!

Thanks anyways !!!!

Cheers

Ricky_63 · 30th January 2011, 18:49

The starting trouble seems to be back again. This morning it took about 30 cranks for it to start.

One thing I noticed, was that when it does start up, it starts like around 500-600 rpm & then slowly shoots upto 2000 rpm plus, so what I am saying is it is not a smooth start.

But once she is moving there is absolutely no problem, in running, in re-starting or any erratic behaviour.

The previous time it went to Phil for the same problem, there was some issue with "crank position sensor" (which was replaced), sourcing of which Phil told me was not easy.

So keeping my fingers crossed & hoping it will sort out on it's own (maybe it is the cold start) It is too much of a hassle to go back & forth to the workshop every now & then (lazy me)

But one thing is for sure - when she is running - she makes you forget about all else !!

Cheers

binz · 30th January 2011, 19:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricky_63

The starting trouble seems to be back again. This morning it took about 30 cranks for it to start.

One thing I noticed, was that when it does start up, it starts like around 500-600 rpm & then slowly shoots upto 2000 rpm plus, so what I am saying is it is not a smooth start.

But once she is moving there is absolutely no problem, in running, in re-starting or any erratic behaviour.

Chill out it happens once in a while, its even mentioned in the car manual!It happens in my car too in the exact same way ..
This is what the company recommends when it happens ..

anekho · 30th January 2011, 20:34

She looks absolutely awesome, ricky! Love the clean, sleeper look

More videos when the glitches get fixed, please.

Ricky_63 · 30th January 2011, 20:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by binz

Chill out it happens once in a while, its even mentioned in the car manual!It happens in my car too in the exact same way ..
This is what the company recommends when it happens ..

I am chilled out buddy !! No worries. The car is being mothered by a competent friend ! The battery is in top shape. If it survives 30 cranks & still starts the engine, it ought to be.

As a precaution I even had the battery checked, it is perfect !

There has been no flooding or any such thing either.

Thanks for the advice any which way...

Quote:

Originally Posted by anekho

She looks absolutely awesome, ricky! Love the clean, sleeper look

More videos when the glitches get fixed, please.

Thanks buddy, ya she is totally "sleeper". Sleeps more drives less !

Just kidding.

Ya would love to put up more videos, especially as she now sounds like a stock car !

Cheers

Ricky_63 · 5th February 2011, 21:46

The Swift is now with the Hella 1000's glaring down the road, brilliant spread. So now I can drive safe seeing all the craters on the road, with the Hellas & the stock headlights !! Me happy !!

Cheers

Ricky_63 · 6th February 2011, 21:11

I was in for a SURPRISE when I tanked up today !! The car is returning a respectable 10 kmpl. On a tankful to tankful !!

This is after I asked Phil to look at the fuel ratio, seems it has helped. Not like I have started driving like a saint. Who can with the turbo rush ??

Hope it stays this way or gets better, with petrol at 61/- per liter, I am watching my fuel consumption. As this is the only petrol I have !!!!

So far so good.

Seems like the increase in temperature has done good for the starting trouble as well. Maybe I'd rather keep my fingers crossed !!!

Cheerio

Ricky_63 · 8th February 2011, 16:45

Some night shots of the Swift with well aimed Hella 1000's !!

noidaboy · 8th February 2011, 19:52

I hope you bring this car on 20th feb drag. One on one against mine

How much do dem hella's cost?

Ricky_63 · 8th February 2011, 20:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by noidaboy

I hope you bring this car on 20th feb drag. One on one against mine

How much do dem hella's cost?

Gurgaon mein kar le - aa jataa hoon. 1-1 is OK but what car do you intend to drive? The 800 or some other ?

Honestly Sanyam I would love to come, but the timing & Loooooong drive does not work for me.

Let us do the 1-1 in Delhi Gurgaon some Sunday !

Cheers

24th January 2011, 17:37	#331
speedsport BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 125 Thanked: 50 Times	Re: "The First" from the SPEEDSPORT stable !! glad you like it mate !
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25th January 2011, 18:08	#332
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,885 Thanked: 518 Times View My Garage	Re: "The First" from the SPEEDSPORT stable !! The car now sports a pair of Hella 550 Comets !! Some Random Pictures - Attached Thumbnails
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25th January 2011, 18:16	#333
black12rr Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ridin earth now Posts: 1,278 Thanked: 339 Times	Re: "The First" from the SPEEDSPORT stable !! Nice line-up .Can you list what car for mon,tue,wed,thu,fri ? . How do you maintain so many cars ?
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25th January 2011, 18:49	#335
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Re: "The First" from the SPEEDSPORT stable !! Nice intercooler placement. Inspired by the Swift Diesel, heh?
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30th January 2011, 18:49	#337
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,885 Thanked: 518 Times View My Garage	Re: "The First" from the SPEEDSPORT stable !! The starting trouble seems to be back again. This morning it took about 30 cranks for it to start. One thing I noticed, was that when it does start up, it starts like around 500-600 rpm & then slowly shoots upto 2000 rpm plus, so what I am saying is it is not a smooth start. But once she is moving there is absolutely no problem, in running, in re-starting or any erratic behaviour. The previous time it went to Phil for the same problem, there was some issue with "crank position sensor" (which was replaced), sourcing of which Phil told me was not easy. So keeping my fingers crossed & hoping it will sort out on it's own (maybe it is the cold start) It is too much of a hassle to go back & forth to the workshop every now & then (lazy me) But one thing is for sure - when she is running - she makes you forget about all else !! Cheers Last edited by Ricky_63 : 30th January 2011 at 18:51.
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30th January 2011, 20:34	#339
anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,995 Thanked: 684 Times	Re: "The First" from the SPEEDSPORT stable !! She looks absolutely awesome, ricky! Love the clean, sleeper look More videos when the glitches get fixed, please.
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5th February 2011, 21:46	#341
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,885 Thanked: 518 Times View My Garage	Re: "The First" from the SPEEDSPORT stable !! The Swift is now with the Hella 1000's glaring down the road, brilliant spread. So now I can drive safe seeing all the craters on the road, with the Hellas & the stock headlights !! Me happy !! Cheers
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6th February 2011, 21:11	#342
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,885 Thanked: 518 Times View My Garage	Re: "The First" from the SPEEDSPORT stable !! I was in for a SURPRISE when I tanked up today !! The car is returning a respectable 10 kmpl. On a tankful to tankful !! This is after I asked Phil to look at the fuel ratio, seems it has helped. Not like I have started driving like a saint. Who can with the turbo rush ?? Hope it stays this way or gets better, with petrol at 61/- per liter, I am watching my fuel consumption. As this is the only petrol I have !!!! So far so good. Seems like the increase in temperature has done good for the starting trouble as well. Maybe I'd rather keep my fingers crossed !!! Cheerio
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8th February 2011, 16:45	#343
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,885 Thanked: 518 Times View My Garage	Re: "The First" from the SPEEDSPORT stable !! Some night shots of the Swift with well aimed Hella 1000's !! Attached Thumbnails
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8th February 2011, 19:52	#344
noidaboy BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Noida Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 268 Times View My Garage	Re: "The First" from the SPEEDSPORT stable !! I hope you bring this car on 20th feb drag. One on one against mine How much do dem hella's cost?
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