My Contessa modification. EDIT : Completed! PICS on pg 7

BANDHAV · 11th March 2010, 16:49

I am looking forward to the final product.

sanjeevkanjoor · 19th March 2010, 13:12

hi,
some more wip pictures

shivshanker · 26th March 2010, 12:31

@Sanjeev, what meters are you using please, they look great.

Any updates on the progress.

Cheers!

sanjeevkanjoor · 29th March 2010, 19:59

Hi,
Some more wip Pictures

badboyscad · 29th March 2010, 21:12

@sanjeev: What brand are those alloys? where did you buy them? can i have the address or contact details of the shop please?

sanjeevkanjoor · 29th March 2010, 22:35

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Originally Posted by shivshanker

@Sanjeev, what meters are you using please, they look great.

Any updates on the progress.

Cheers!

thanks shiv. those meters were acutally an altered stock meter installed inside a round stainless steel enclosure and powder coated. the edges were left as it is to show the chrome trims.Also, blue led ligths were fixed inside the speedo till 100 km/hr and red above the 100 km scale. the fuel gauges were also altered in a similar way.

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Originally Posted by badboyscad

@sanjeev: What brand are those alloys? where did you buy them? can i have the address or contact details of the shop please?

hi,
The rims are original BMW rims purchased from Qatar. It cost me around 28 k for 4 rims. it was shipped to india by sea at an approx freight charges of Rs 50 per kg and a duty of rs 500 per each rim was paid at the indian customs. Recently due to some problems in Indian customs, they are not allowing to import any alloys for the time being. however, we may hope that the curb will be lifted soon!!
Thanks

Ripper · 30th March 2010, 00:49

The alloys look awesome. But somehow i feel the conti looks under tyred. A suitable up-size should have been considered before taking the plunge. BTW when is the work going to be completed ? Cant wait to see the finished product. Good Luck!

rg_chn · 30th March 2010, 01:29

Ummm, sanjeev, are you sure they're original BMW alloys? They don't look like that to me. Also, if they're original won't they be having the BMW logo on them? And even in the gulf, you don't get "original" BMW alloys that cheap. Correct me if im wrong.

sanjeevkanjoor · 30th March 2010, 13:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ripper

The alloys look awesome. But somehow i feel the conti looks under tyred. A suitable up-size should have been considered before taking the plunge. BTW when is the work going to be completed ? Cant wait to see the finished product. Good Luck!

The rims are 15" and the tyres are 190 50 R 15

Quote:

Originally Posted by rg_chn

Ummm, sanjeev, are you sure they're original BMW alloys? They don't look like that to me. Also, if they're original won't they be having the BMW logo on them? And even in the gulf, you don't get "original" BMW alloys that cheap. Correct me if im wrong.

They are original indeed, but used. Also the logos are safe under the HM sticker which i had put over them. I dont want to show off the BMW logo and let's be desi-I mean Hindustani. You may see more logos of HM on the car body later.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ripper

The alloys look awesome. But somehow i feel the conti looks under tyred. A suitable up-size should have been considered before taking the plunge. BTW when is the work going to be completed ? Cant wait to see the finished product. Good Luck!

On second thought -i feel that you have judged the size by my Photo .but, please watch the image closely and you may see that the whole thing is on a jack and the tyres are not on the ground.So 15" is good enough right???

sanjeevkanjoor · 28th April 2010, 22:33

hi,
some more WIP pictures. We are starting the preparation for painting

rg_chn · 29th April 2010, 02:46

Sanjeev, progress looks good. Congrats. Can you post some pics of what the car looks like now? Also, what tail lights do you intend to use? I somehow like the rear end.

motomaverick · 29th April 2010, 08:59

What size are those alloys? arent they looking skinny with the wheel arcs in place?

karizma9292 · 29th April 2010, 11:04

man your conty is turning out really well , waiting to see the final set of pics . congrats

sanjeevkanjoor · 1st May 2010, 16:42

hi,
I am facing a problem with fixing the stock dash into the vehicle. At present, the car is having a modified dash installed by the previous owner. There are no alterations done by them while fixing the existing (modified)dash.Still, we are not able to fix the stock dash and i would appreciate if anybody can help me with some stock dash photos and any installation pictures or guides if available
Thanks

Miyer · 1st May 2010, 19:23

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Originally Posted by sanjeevkanjoor

hi,
I am facing a problem with fixing the stock dash into the vehicle. At present, the car is having a modified dash installed by the previous owner. There are no alterations done by them while fixing the existing (modified)dash.Still, we are not able to fix the stock dash and i would appreciate if anybody can help me with some stock dash photos and any installation pictures or guides if available
Thanks

Here you go Sanjeev.I am sure you can read the drawing.
Cheers,
Miyer

11th March 2010, 16:49	#31
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29th March 2010, 21:12	#35
badboyscad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TN Posts: 1,511 Thanked: 477 Times View My Garage	@sanjeev: What brand are those alloys? where did you buy them? can i have the address or contact details of the shop please?
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30th March 2010, 00:49	#37
Ripper BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 260 Thanked: 35 Times View My Garage	The alloys look awesome. But somehow i feel the conti looks under tyred. A suitable up-size should have been considered before taking the plunge. BTW when is the work going to be completed ? Cant wait to see the finished product. Good Luck!
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30th March 2010, 01:29	#38
rg_chn BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: K.S.A Posts: 343 Thanked: 3 Times	Ummm, sanjeev, are you sure they're original BMW alloys? They don't look like that to me. Also, if they're original won't they be having the BMW logo on them? And even in the gulf, you don't get "original" BMW alloys that cheap. Correct me if im wrong.
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28th April 2010, 22:33	#40
sanjeevkanjoor BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kerala -Trichur (Work--Qatar) Posts: 133 Thanked: 24 Times View My Garage	hi, some more WIP pictures. We are starting the preparation for painting Attached Thumbnails
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29th April 2010, 02:46	#41
rg_chn BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: K.S.A Posts: 343 Thanked: 3 Times	Sanjeev, progress looks good. Congrats. Can you post some pics of what the car looks like now? Also, what tail lights do you intend to use? I somehow like the rear end.
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29th April 2010, 08:59	#42
motomaverick Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,898 Thanked: 989 Times View My Garage	What size are those alloys? arent they looking skinny with the wheel arcs in place?
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29th April 2010, 11:04	#43
karizma9292 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 470 Thanked: 227 Times View My Garage	man your conty is turning out really well , waiting to see the final set of pics . congrats
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1st May 2010, 16:42	#44
sanjeevkanjoor BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kerala -Trichur (Work--Qatar) Posts: 133 Thanked: 24 Times View My Garage	hi, I am facing a problem with fixing the *stock dash* into the vehicle. At present, the car is having a modified dash installed by the previous owner. There are no alterations done by them while fixing the existing (modified)dash.Still, we are not able to fix the stock dash and i would appreciate if anybody can help me with some stock dash photos and any installation pictures or guides if available Thanks
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