Finally decided to do up my Lancer. Edit: paint job complete.

s3va · 13th April 2010, 15:44

Oh wow, I was looking to upgrade my spkrs, mainly the front ones. How much did that cost you Pramod ? And also is it very bright sounding ? I like the treble low

devarshi84 · 29th May 2010, 07:21

I am thinking of jumping from Red to Burnt orange as it stays on the same shade. Not sure yet though how it might look on a stock sfxi with 2003 grille.

pramodkumar · 7th June 2010, 09:22

Yesterday got the alloys and tyres replaced and today met with an accident

. More on that here, Life is unjust.

Pramod

devarshi84 · 7th June 2010, 19:45

Take this as an opportunity to mod the bumper and grille. Last time I checked grey market (made in Taiwan)lancer headlights were available for around 1300 or 2300 ( dont remember properly). But this was for the 03 model.

pramodkumar · 8th June 2010, 09:33

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

Take this as an opportunity to mod the bumper and grille. Last time I checked grey market (made in Taiwan)lancer headlights were available for around 1300 or 2300 ( dont remember properly). But this was for the 03 model.

i have the type one lancer, so headlights from depo cost 2400 a pair, But my lights are intact, i thought of going for a evo 4 design bumper, then the ground clearence is always an issue. we have the worst imaginable roads in and around gods own country, so having a low GC car is a nightmare. Plus i always loved the stock looks of a lancer, Next in line is one spare alloy and 2 new tyres, after that damping then ICE upgrade(read, replace the HU and AMP). So in short no body mods for the next one year.

Pramod

s3va · 8th June 2010, 13:04

thats bad, the accident ! Hope no one was injured !

have posted any pics ? or have i missed, later to your paint job and alloy fitment ?

pramodkumar · 8th June 2010, 13:43

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Originally Posted by s3va

thats bad, the accident ! Hope no one was injured !

have posted any pics ? or have i missed, later to your paint job and alloy fitment ?

No one injured thank god. I had taken some pics with the new alloys and tyres the day before the accident, And i really started liking the new look but fate. I have posted them else where i will post them here.

Pramod

The last two pics became little dark post posting them here, but anyways i will post them.

Pramod

s3va · 8th June 2010, 14:15

stunning ! I hope you regain the looks asap !

pramodkumar · 8th June 2010, 14:37

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Originally Posted by s3va

stunning ! I hope you regain the looks asap !

The bonnet is tinkered, the bumper looks ok with no paint loss, the bumper mounting bracket is in place, the right headlight and indecator broke one clip each, they are fabricating the bracket in metal, which was half done when i visited them today, the grill will be fixed too and painted if needed, I asked the painter not to paint the bumper now, as i am very much interested in a evo 4 bumper. So they have promissed be a delivery by tomorrow evening. I will post some pics then.

The workshop is great they promised me to fabricate an EVO 4 bumper but i do not know the dimentions of the fog lamps in them so i have to first shop for them and then they will buy a used bumper and integrate it in it.

Pramod

Pramod

supremeBaleno · 8th June 2010, 18:46

The paint-job looks awesome.

Though the initial effort to identify the right workshop was harrowing, the final outcome is worth the effort taken.

@Pramod, how much did the Borla end-can cost you ? Also, is this a simple bolt-on part ? Is this fitted as-is after the stock muffler or other mods need to be done before fitting it ? Is it available for other cars too ?

devarshi84 · 8th June 2010, 19:38

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Originally Posted by pramodkumar

The bonnet is tinkered, the bumper looks ok with no paint loss, the bumper mounting bracket is in place, the right headlight and indecator broke one clip each, they are fabricating the bracket in metal, which was half done when i visited them today, the grill will be fixed too and painted if needed, I asked the painter not to paint the bumper now, as i am very much interested in a evo 4 bumper. So they have promissed be a delivery by tomorrow evening. I will post some pics then.

The workshop is great they promised me to fabricate an EVO 4 bumper but i do not know the dimentions of the fog lamps in them so i have to first shop for them and then they will buy a used bumper and integrate it in it.

Pramod

Pramod

I dont know if it differs between dealerships but when I got the rear bumper painted last time, the colour chipped and bubbles popped up within 6 months. Fortunately the dealer was quick to give us a free repaint. The problem cropped up again after a year. I hope it has nothing to do with the colour if provided by Mitsubishi and a dealer level issue.

ElantraGT · 8th June 2010, 20:00

Pramod,

I felt bad when i saw the other thread that your car was damaged in the accident. Hope your car comes to its former glory soon. You have a nicely done Lancer but as you mentioned the evo4 bumpers would be having issue with the GC right, so are you still going for that bumper? The alloys are awesome. Do you mind sharing the make of the alloy and specs of the tires fixed in them?

pramodkumar · 9th June 2010, 09:29

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Originally Posted by supremeBaleno

The paint-job looks awesome.

Though the initial effort to identify the right workshop was harrowing, the final outcome is worth the effort taken.

@Pramod, how much did the Borla end-can cost you ? Also, is this a simple bolt-on part ? Is this fitted as-is after the stock muffler or other mods need to be done before fitting it ? Is it available for other cars too ?

Thanks SB, its a bolt on end can but the flanges differ in size so had to put an intermediate pipe and an adaptor to get it right, second problem is this thing is heavy so had to put a lot of

Quote:

Originally Posted by devarshi84

I dont know if it differs between dealerships but when I got the rear bumper painted last time, the colour chipped and bubbles popped up within 6 months. Fortunately the dealer was quick to give us a free repaint. The problem cropped up again after a year. I hope it has nothing to do with the colour if provided by Mitsubishi and a dealer level issue.

I am getting it done outside, this guy is the best in the bussiness, and i am getting a lot of discount from him, the bubbles usualy from if the putty is substanded or not fully dry when paint was applied, the best part is this guy who i give my car to is so nice and a gentleman he is doing up every thing for 3k now, i am not painting the bumper as its not badly damaged, there is not even a paintchip due to the impact. I am going for an evo 4 bumper sooner or later.

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Originally Posted by ElantraGT

Pramod,

I felt bad when i saw the other thread that your car was damaged in the accident. Hope your car comes to its former glory soon. You have a nicely done Lancer but as you mentioned the evo4 bumpers would be having issue with the GC right, so are you still going for that bumper? The alloys are awesome. Do you mind sharing the make of the alloy and specs of the tires fixed in them?

The bumpers yes, i got the alloys used from a very nice man, those were leauge alloys orignally silver, i painted them matt black, the pics of when the came are in the previous pages. getting the same design will be difficult, i have 205 50 R 15 tyres on them. I feel the lancer will look nice in 16" or 17" alloys, but have herd horror stories when people go 17.

Pramod

pramodkumar · 13th June 2010, 17:37

Finally on friday, the car came home, i am down with viral fever so could not post pics on the same day. The bonnet is to be aligned properly, since i was down with fever i just took the delivery and left. Venus guys just charged me 3k for the whole thing, there was a lot of denting to be done on the bumper, the grill was broken and twisted the bumper badly caved in and both the headlights and side indicators lost couple of clips. It was raining cats and dogs here that is why it took so much time. Let the pic do the talking.

Finally decided to do up my Lancer. Edit: paint job complete.-dsc01473.jpg

My tyres are now a big cause of concern, they started wobbling after they came from the service center. i guess i will buy two new ones for the front and then balance them, hopefully everything gets sorted out once in for all.

Pramod

prince_pervez · 13th June 2010, 17:46

^^That was fast. Yeah the bonnet needs to be correctly aligned. Ask a Mitsubishi service centre to courier you the diamond logo in the front. It is causing an eye sore. On second thought if someone rips it again, that will be an eye sore + a heart break, not to mention the INR 70 down the drain. Wish i was there to courier it to you.

13th April 2010, 15:44	#106
s3va BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 646 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Oh wow, I was looking to upgrade my spkrs, mainly the front ones. How much did that cost you Pramod ? And also is it very bright sounding ? I like the treble low
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29th May 2010, 07:21	#107
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 213 Times View My Garage	I am thinking of jumping from Red to Burnt orange as it stays on the same shade. Not sure yet though how it might look on a stock sfxi with 2003 grille.
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7th June 2010, 09:22	#108
pramodkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Gods own country Posts: 2,307 Thanked: 2,268 Times View My Garage	Yesterday got the alloys and tyres replaced and today met with an accident . More on that here, Life is unjust. Pramod
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7th June 2010, 19:45	#109
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 213 Times View My Garage	Take this as an opportunity to mod the bumper and grille. Last time I checked grey market (made in Taiwan)lancer headlights were available for around 1300 or 2300 ( dont remember properly). But this was for the 03 model.
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8th June 2010, 13:04	#111
s3va BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 646 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	thats bad, the accident ! Hope no one was injured ! have posted any pics ? or have i missed, later to your paint job and alloy fitment ?
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8th June 2010, 14:15	#113
s3va BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 646 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	stunning ! I hope you regain the looks asap !
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8th June 2010, 18:46	#115
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,676 Thanked: 2,913 Times View My Garage	The paint-job looks awesome. Though the initial effort to identify the right workshop was harrowing, the final outcome is worth the effort taken. @Pramod, how much did the Borla end-can cost you ? Also, is this a simple bolt-on part ? Is this fitted as-is after the stock muffler or other mods need to be done before fitting it ? Is it available for other cars too ?
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8th June 2010, 20:00	#117
ElantraGT BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 441 Thanked: 12 Times	Pramod, I felt bad when i saw the other thread that your car was damaged in the accident. Hope your car comes to its former glory soon. You have a nicely done Lancer but as you mentioned the evo4 bumpers would be having issue with the GC right, so are you still going for that bumper? The alloys are awesome. Do you mind sharing the make of the alloy and specs of the tires fixed in them?
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13th June 2010, 17:37	#119
pramodkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Gods own country Posts: 2,307 Thanked: 2,268 Times View My Garage	Finally on friday, the car came home, i am down with viral fever so could not post pics on the same day. The bonnet is to be aligned properly, since i was down with fever i just took the delivery and left. Venus guys just charged me 3k for the whole thing, there was a lot of denting to be done on the bumper, the grill was broken and twisted the bumper badly caved in and both the headlights and side indicators lost couple of clips. It was raining cats and dogs here that is why it took so much time. Let the pic do the talking. My tyres are now a big cause of concern, they started wobbling after they came from the service center. i guess i will buy two new ones for the front and then balance them, hopefully everything gets sorted out once in for all. Pramod
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13th June 2010, 17:46	#120
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,211 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	^^That was fast. Yeah the bonnet needs to be correctly aligned. Ask a Mitsubishi service centre to courier you the diamond logo in the front. It is causing an eye sore. On second thought if someone rips it again, that will be an eye sore + a heart break, not to mention the INR 70 down the drain. Wish i was there to courier it to you.
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