Tuning workshops in Kerala

perfectfluke · 17th October 2009, 08:33

Which are the Top tuning workshops in Kerala? Please mention the district/location as well as what vehicles they specialise in, and any contact details if available.

jkdas · 17th October 2009, 09:24

The only reliable one I know/heard of is Pete's one at Cochin. Next best would be people at Kovai

foby.sebastian · 17th October 2009, 09:36

What kind of tuning , is that for Arally or custom tune for your daily purpose ?

perfectfluke · 17th October 2009, 10:35

jkdas, i know Pete's, they're the best ive seen so far but they mostly do diesel turbo engines, Skodas and German cars (please correct me if i'm wrong). There must be some reliable place like Pete's for Japanese and American petrol rides.

foby.sebastian, please mention both - for rally and custom tune for daily purpose.

Cheers

foby.sebastian · 17th October 2009, 13:27

I had seen Mr. John of central motors (ford johny) doing tuning work in the local rallies conducted around thrisur.

But I do not think so that is the professional way of tuning.

Bumblebee86 · 17th October 2009, 19:07

hey, what about a guy named kurian from around kottayam. is he into tuning or just the cosmetic work???

karthik247 · 17th October 2009, 19:29

AFAIK Kurian is only into bodykits and basic stuff like FFE, CAI etc

There was talk about a HKS store coming up in EKM, is it up yet?

mithun · 20th October 2009, 06:13

perfectfluke : Would you be more specific ? Or atleast provide more info !

perfectfluke · 22nd October 2009, 09:29

Mithun, I'm trying to compile a list of good performance upgrade workshops in Kerala.

W/shops can be specialists in different makes for engine mods, brakes, suspension etc

With this list and possibly with the w/shops addresses, we'd be better informed about whom to consult for any specific car/ performance upgrade.

jkdas · 22nd October 2009, 10:55

Thampi's Garage at Chakka, Trivandrum maybe helpful I guess. Jerrish should be able to provide more info.

foby.sebastian · 28th December 2009, 16:04

Maruthi esteem fitted with custom made turbo charger.

show cased at Yantra 2009 - Thrissur

Executed by Sajeeth and Vicky , it was a part of academic project of vicky , both are fellow bhpians.

Executed by tuners inc. customs , Coimbatore.

I loved the sound of the turbo , the intercooler used was of Swift Vdi's

For more quieries you can contact Mr. sajeeth

ticustoms@gmail.com

perfectfluke · 24th October 2010, 09:58

Back in India now... and I'm driving my almost miserable Ikon again - slow and bumpy as ever. Cancelled my plans of selling it for a new ride since I'm not gonna get much from a '04 model.

I keep dreaming about the 997 carrera S - one of the most reasonably priced and well performing sports cars in India. Investing on such a ride is a waste.. since these cars get phased out too soon and I get bored with cars too soon.. I'm thinking, why invest on such a ride when you can mod sedans and make them exciting for a fraction of the price?

For me, 400 - 600 bhp cars that reach 100 in 4 secs seconds is becoming boring, I guess im too used to them. So imagine my plight with a sub 100 bhp Ikon.

I know there are limitations to modding the Ikon, but I want to get the max off it, and I want it to be reliable and not overkill.

Now, I failed to find a good tuner in Kerala. Currently in Coimbatore, searching for a good workshop..

I did an online search and these are the tuners i've found in India...

N1 engineering (Mumbai)
Red Rooster Performance (Bangalore)

Anyone have any experience with these tuners? Any other garages I should look out for?

pramodkumar · 24th October 2010, 12:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by perfectfluke

Back in India now... and I'm driving my almost miserable Ikon again - slow and bumpy as ever. Cancelled my plans of selling it for a new ride since I'm not gonna get much from a '04 model.

I keep dreaming about the 997 carrera S - one of the most reasonably priced and well performing sports cars in India. Investing on such a ride is a waste.. since these cars get phased out too soon and I get bored with cars too soon.. I'm thinking, why invest on such a ride when you can mod sedans and make them exciting for a fraction of the price?

For me, 400 - 600 bhp cars that reach 100 in 4 secs seconds is becoming boring, I guess im too used to them. So imagine my plight with a sub 100 bhp Ikon.

I know there are limitations to modding the Ikon, but I want to get the max off it, and I want it to be reliable and not overkill.

Now, I failed to find a good tuner in Kerala. Currently in Coimbatore, searching for a good workshop..

I did an online search and these are the tuners i've found in India...

N1 engineering (Mumbai)
Red Rooster Performance (Bangalore)

Anyone have any experience with these tuners? Any other garages I should look out for?

Its tough to tune a american cars, replacement parts are expensive and rare, thats why tuners prefer jap cars. BTW is you ikon 1.3 or 1.6? are mechanicals in order?

Pramod

perfectfluke · 25th October 2010, 06:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by pramodkumar

Its tough to tune a american cars, replacement parts are expensive and rare, thats why tuners prefer jap cars. BTW is you ikon 1.3 or 1.6? are mechanicals in order?

Pramod

Its a 1.3, and I'd really enjoy a DIY job, but time is a limitation

Mechanicals are generally fine.. some engine jittering at low rpms. Thinking of replacing the ignition coil... gotta check the fuel pump (which i replaced once) and spark plugs. I'd changed the fan motor yesterday and the engine seems smoother now.

Other problems with the car are its suspension, brakes, exhausts etc..., which needs modification.

RogueRider · 26th October 2010, 00:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by perfectfluke

Its a 1.3

If you are used to 400 bhp cars why didn't you just bring one from abroad when you came? I don't think there's much hope for the ikon 1.3 in terms of modding. A few things that came to my mind, these can be implemented if budget and fuel efficiency is not a problem

1. cold air intake from kn
2. free flow with headers
3. Ecu flash ( pete is known for this i guess)
4. you could replace the pistons, camshaft etc but these are heavy jobs
5. you can rebore the engine to 1.5l it will produce more power.

All this could cost you around a lakh, i'm not sure though.

In bangalore Frk racing, red rooster racing, raj hingorani etc are pretty good at modifying cars provided you tell them exactly what you want and are willing to let the cash flow. All the best and do let me know of future developments.

17th October 2009, 08:33	#1
perfectfluke BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kollam, Kerala Posts: 29 Thanked: Once	Tuning workshops in Kerala Which are the Top tuning workshops in Kerala? Please mention the district/location as well as what vehicles they specialise in, and any contact details if available.
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17th October 2009, 09:24	#2
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	The only reliable one I know/heard of is Pete's one at Cochin. Next best would be people at Kovai
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17th October 2009, 09:36	#3
foby.sebastian Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Thrissur/Kochi Posts: 2,693 Thanked: 2,836 Times View My Garage	What kind of tuning , is that for Arally or custom tune for your daily purpose ?
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17th October 2009, 10:35	#4
perfectfluke BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kollam, Kerala Posts: 29 Thanked: Once	jkdas, i know Pete's, they're the best ive seen so far but they mostly do diesel turbo engines, Skodas and German cars (please correct me if i'm wrong). There must be some reliable place like Pete's for Japanese and American petrol rides. foby.sebastian, please mention both - for rally and custom tune for daily purpose. Cheers
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17th October 2009, 13:27	#5
foby.sebastian Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Thrissur/Kochi Posts: 2,693 Thanked: 2,836 Times View My Garage	I had seen Mr. John of central motors (ford johny) doing tuning work in the local rallies conducted around thrisur. But I do not think so that is the professional way of tuning.
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17th October 2009, 19:07	#6
Bumblebee86 BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gudaibiya; BAHRAIN/ Vandiperiyar; KERALA/ Wuhan; CHINA Posts: 359 Thanked: 6 Times	hey, what about a guy named kurian from around kottayam. is he into tuning or just the cosmetic work???
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17th October 2009, 19:29	#7
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	AFAIK Kurian is only into bodykits and basic stuff like FFE, CAI etc There was talk about a HKS store coming up in EKM, is it up yet? Last edited by karthik247 : 17th October 2009 at 19:30.
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20th October 2009, 06:13	#8
mithun BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin Posts: 2,195 Thanked: 268 Times	perfectfluke : Would you be more specific ? Or atleast provide more info !
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22nd October 2009, 09:29	#9
perfectfluke BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kollam, Kerala Posts: 29 Thanked: Once	Mithun, I'm trying to compile a list of good performance upgrade workshops in Kerala. W/shops can be specialists in different makes for engine mods, brakes, suspension etc With this list and possibly with the w/shops addresses, we'd be better informed about whom to consult for any specific car/ performance upgrade.
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22nd October 2009, 10:55	#10
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Thampi's Garage at Chakka, Trivandrum maybe helpful I guess. Jerrish should be able to provide more info.
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28th December 2009, 16:04	#11
foby.sebastian Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Thrissur/Kochi Posts: 2,693 Thanked: 2,836 Times View My Garage	Maruthi esteem fitted with custom made turbo charger. show cased at Yantra 2009 - Thrissur Executed by Sajeeth and Vicky , it was a part of academic project of vicky , both are fellow bhpians. Executed by tuners inc. customs , Coimbatore. I loved the sound of the turbo , the intercooler used was of Swift Vdi's For more quieries you can contact Mr. sajeeth ticustoms@gmail.com Attached Thumbnails
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24th October 2010, 09:58	#12
perfectfluke BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kollam, Kerala Posts: 29 Thanked: Once	Back in India now... and I'm driving my almost miserable Ikon again - slow and bumpy as ever. Cancelled my plans of selling it for a new ride since I'm not gonna get much from a '04 model. I keep dreaming about the 997 carrera S - one of the most reasonably priced and well performing sports cars in India. Investing on such a ride is a waste.. since these cars get phased out too soon and I get bored with cars too soon.. I'm thinking, why invest on such a ride when you can mod sedans and make them exciting for a fraction of the price? For me, 400 - 600 bhp cars that reach 100 in 4 secs seconds is becoming boring, I guess im too used to them. So imagine my plight with a sub 100 bhp Ikon. I know there are limitations to modding the Ikon, but I want to get the max off it, and I want it to be reliable and not overkill. Now, I failed to find a good tuner in Kerala. Currently in Coimbatore, searching for a good workshop.. I did an online search and these are the tuners i've found in India... N1 engineering (Mumbai) Red Rooster Performance (Bangalore) Anyone have any experience with these tuners? Any other garages I should look out for?
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