[raj_5004]

@ mansiidea: anupmathur answered your question well. are you planning to get it done in your scorpio?

@ pavan: sure buddy, its a good idea.

[mansidea]

Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

something like this buddy.

Sorry for hijacking this thread with safari pics, but if you guys want me to do the same for your Scorp's i'll do it.

Great. where is steeroid's safari? What hijacking when its a bhai-bhai situation?

Originally Posted by anupmathur

Speakers are 5 inch Blaupunkt. A special spacer ring is required as there is not enough depth in that mounting position. (The speaker magnet assembly interferes with the window glass).

Thanks Anup. I wanted to know whether a 6.5" mid bass will fit in there. doesnt looks so.

Originally Posted by raj_5004

@ mansiidea: anupmathur answered your question well. are you planning to get it done in your scorpio?

Thanks Raj. I have the components fitted in the front door itself even though there is no provision. Like this..



Now i am thinking of a change - both the car & the speakers.

[anupmathur]

Originally Posted by mansidea

Now i am thinking of a change - both the car & the speakers.

Safari, here I come??!!!

And what speakers? 6.5 inch units can be fitted with a specially made mounting ring which, of course, will protrude into the cabin!

[mansidea]

I checked scorpio's door size . but not decided yet.

Thinking of Alpine SPX 17PRO. That too not finalised. Just researching with the help of gurus.

[raj_5004]

hey mansidea, i am getting my car pillars done in black like yours, thanks for the idea!
anyways, do check out the 'what car' july 08 issue before deciding on your next purchase. there is a comparao which will be of interest to you!

[Mohnish]

Originally Posted by mansidea

Great. where is steeroid's safari? What hijacking when its a bhai-bhai situation?

Agreed mansidea...We are all here driven by our passion for cars.

Originally Posted by raj_5004

hey mansidea, i am getting my car pillars done in black like yours, thanks for the idea!...

I'm curious raj_5004 & mansidea,

What paint would be used to do the pillars ? Regular or the matt finish black type ?


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[Mohnish]

Originally Posted by Mohnish

...Note from the Team-BHP Support Staff : Please use the "edit" button if posting within 15 minutes of the first post, instead of creating another back-to-back post

Also use "Multi Quote" option for quoting Multiple posts.

Ok will do next time...thanks for correcting the post. Incidentally, with us newbies, the post gets displayed on site only after the mod has approved the same (which is a good thing) ...by which time I have possibly logged off and may not be logged on again within the stipulated edit time period after display. Hence the option to edit is lost.

If responding to this note from Support is considered 'off topic' (which I guess it is), no offence intended, I just thought I should bring it to mods notice the reason for not being able to edit.

Please feel free not to post this message on the forum.

And once again, thanks for correcting me.

Posting appreciated and I also got in time to edit !!!

[raj_5004]

Originally Posted by Mohnish

I'm curious raj_5004 & mansidea,

What paint would be used to do the pillars ? Regular or the matt finish black type ?

no, i am not painting the pillars, its a black vinyl which would be pasted on the pillars.

[Mohnish]

Originally Posted by raj_5004

no, i am not painting the pillars, its a black vinyl which would be pasted on the pillars.

So that would be like the old american/english cars exterior roof material ? If so, would'nt it crack / peel in changing weather conditions (hot sun / rain etc.).

Also, how would you manage to get a clean finish along the edges?

Would'nt paint (sprayed on crinkle matt black would give you a similar finish as vinyl) be a better option? Also would be easier to apply and be done in a couple of hours.

I lean towards sprayed on crinkle matt black as I have used this on a vehicle and the stuff lasted as long as the rest of the body paint.

[Mohnish]

Was passing through Marine Drive (South Mumbai) and saw in the Mahindra showroom there a Scorpio with black pillars...and the black went all the way to the end of the sides ie. from the side mirror covers to the roof water drain collar and till the tail lights. Looked nice...will have another look and maybe get it done to my Scorp.

Oh wow !!! I have become a BHPian. My post was displayed immediately...very thrilled !!!

[anupmathur]

Originally Posted by Mohnish

Was passing through Marine Drive (South Mumbai) and saw in the Mahindra showroom there a Scorpio with black pillars...and the black went all the way to the end of the sides ie.

Somewhat like this? This was on display at the AutoExpo in Delhi.

[Mohnish]

Originally Posted by anupmathur

Somewhat like this? This was on display at the AutoExpo in Delhi.

Yep Anup, except the mirror attachment to the door panel was also black and in your picture can't see the rear end so can't be sure if its the same and where the cut off lines are. Can you manage a picture of the rear end ? Thats where the lines get a bit difficult in deciding where to cut off the black.

Will have another look later this eveing and try and bring a few more details.

Don't know if its against etiquette (Mahindra pov) to post pictures of the car on the forum, else would be happy to.

[gd1418]

Is the light bluish tint on the front alloy a refelction or paint?

Originally Posted by anupmathur

Somewhat like this? This was on display at the AutoExpo in Delhi.

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[Cyrus43]

That is Blue paint on the alloy. It looked "different"

[The Saint]

Mohnish, I did that black thing ages back, check my scorpio pic on page 2 I guess, I did vinyl on the pillars and the headlights and some more of it. was ricking on the white, check it out.

See one more for you only...

Thanks,

Saint