[Pannag]

Originally Posted by Durango Dude

Great job, Pannag. I've been following Brotomotiv on You Tube and they seem a dedicated lot and a rare breed. If they were in the vicinity (Chennai) then may I may have retained my Honda City that was showing signs of early rust in many places; that was one of the reasons for me to sell the Honda City. Wonderful dedication to the memory of your late dad.

Thanks alot sir, your compliments mean a lot especially about context of my dad! I sure miss him today.

[vivekdewanta]

Originally Posted by Pannag

Vivek,

I feel you must check your booster assembly, hoses connected to them since Alto uses servo braking, that uses engine powered vaccum to help you press brakes without much effort. Dp you see any cracked hoses connected on the booster assembly? if not it could also be master cylinder issue, you might have to post pics of your engine near booster.

Pannag,
Recently I asked the mechanic to inspect the booster, he said the booster had gone bad. But I did research online about the booster and it's working. The conclusion was that when the vehicle is turned off and the booster still holds the vacuum inside for days, that means the booster is working properly. I have inspected thoroughly the hose pipe and NRV valve it's all in good condition and working as it should. Moreover, I have inspected the leakage around the brake lines and master cylinder but could not find any such. One thing I observed during the inspection my booster cylinder is Boch whereas the master cylinder is from the KBX brand. It was a little strange for me as these were never changed since the vehicle was bought, how come the manufacturer did not use the same brand for the master cylinder and brake booster?
Just an update it's not that hard to press the pedal, but it's not soft either as compared to other vehicles.
I will attach the pictures for reference. Apologies for the dirty pictures of the vehicle, I took the pictures while I was on a long drive to Shimla and had to take a bad road for traveling, and started raining all of a sudden, so it was a little bit messy. Could not get the time for the car wash.

[Pannag]

sorry for being late, today I installed LED tail lamps from Creative Autoworkx (Jammu). He is very good person, very knowledgable too, perfect execution for enthusiasts looking for awesome ideas on car.

However I need to get smoke film sine by the time it reached me there was slight damage, but as the film was just peelable, I will add it on my own.



I will add the video soon!

Vivek I will also get back to you soon!

[vivekdewanta]

Originally Posted by Pannag

sorry for being late, today I installed LED tail lamps from Creative Autoworkx (Jammu). He is very good person, very knowledgable too, perfect execution for enthusiasts looking for awesome ideas on car.

I will add the video soon!

Vivek I will also get back to you soon!

No worries I understand you being busy and curious with new stuff.

Anyways these tail lamps look amazing and are matching exactly to your headlights. Looking forward to getting it installed and waiting for the proper video of the same.
I am a bit doubtful about the aftermarket quality of the tail lights, what if with time they start fading or getting yellowish?

Moreover, I have noticed some switch above the right side tail lamp, is that the central locking switch connected to the interior ambient light. If so don't you think over time water might escape through it inside the vehicle somewhere? Either it should be installed on the tailgate itself.
I was planning to install it in the same place earlier but decided to install it on the tailgate by removing the rubber gourmet balancer which is pretty much clean and safe from entering of water and dust into the vehicle.

[Pannag]

Originally Posted by vivekdewanta

No worries I understand you being busy and curious with new stuff.

Anyways these tail lamps look amazing and are matching exactly to your headlights. Looking forward to getting it installed and waiting for the proper video of the same.
I am a bit doubtful about the aftermarket quality of the tail lights, what if with time they start fading or getting yellowish?

Thanks man, and Nope they are infact OEM taillamps (can be either Minda or Lumax), they just reused them to fit in the customised led set.

Originally Posted by vivekdewanta

Moreover, I have noticed some switch above the right side tail lamp, is that the central locking switch connected to the interior ambient light. If so don't you think over time water might escape through it inside the vehicle somewhere? Either it should be installed on the tailgate itself.

you are so right about that, it looks like Maruti just wanted to fiddle around circumventing switch fitment and found this cheap way. I need to do something about that!!

[vivekdewanta]

Originally Posted by Pannag

you are so right about that, it looks like Maruti just wanted to fiddle around circumventing switch fitment and found this cheap way. I need to do something about that!!

Well I have done it in a different way on the boot and it looks pretty much neat, I have removed the back door cushion and installed the switch there but wiring through the back door channel was pretty much a huge task.

Originally Posted by Pannag

Vivek, there are no “integrated” headrests for rear seats? I also see different steering wheel, is that from k10? looks neat!

Finnally I'm back again on the project Alto and made couple of customisation at home, did installed the rear headrest and that looks like from the factory. Even made the rear seat a bit more reclined maybe 2 inches and it makes a huge difference, more comfortable and a bit spacious at rear. Not sure why Suzuki trying to keep the Alto that cheap and budget friendly but not adding or removing very small or unnoticed features or spares from the vehicle.

[Pannag]

Originally Posted by vivekdewanta

Well I have done it in a different way on the boot and it looks pretty much neat, I have removed the back door cushion and installed the switch there but wiring through the back door channel was pretty much a huge task.



Finnally I'm back again on the project Alto and made couple of customisation at home, did installed the rear headrest and that looks like from the factory. Even made the rear seat a bit more reclined maybe 2 inches and it makes a huge difference, more comfortable and a bit spacious at rear. Not sure why Suzuki trying to keep the Alto that cheap and budget friendly but not adding or removing very small or unnoticed features or spares from the vehicle.

Hey man glad you back with new development. Can you open new DIY thread on your rear headrests?

[vivekdewanta]

Yeah maybe I need to do so but not sure how to do that lol
Anyways following is the link for the same
https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techn...-headrest.html

[vivekdewanta]

Originally Posted by Pannag

sorry for being late, today I installed LED tail lamps from Creative Autoworkx (Jammu). He is very good person, very knowledgable too, perfect execution for enthusiasts looking for awesome ideas on car.

However I need to get smoke film sine by the time it reached me there was slight damage, but as the film was just peelable, I will add it on my own.

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I will add the video soon!

Vivek I will also get back to you soon!

Here is the exact way I was referring to add the tailgate switch. Laying the wires through the panel was a huge challenge but somehow I managed to do so. And outcome is really neat until the switch itself is of very poor quality and started capturing the rust, will replace this soon.

[Autophile99]

Hi Pannag, thank you for sharing all the details. I am also looking to add the rear windshield from Xcite with the defogger. Can you please share the part number for the rear defogger wiring? Also curious to know if you did finally manage to get this mod installed in your Alto.

[Pannag]

Originally Posted by Autophile99

Hi Pannag, thank you for sharing all the details. I am also looking to add the rear windshield from Xcite with the defogger. Can you please share the part number for the rear defogger wiring? Also curious to know if you did finally manage to get this mod installed in your Alto.

No man the wiring harness needs to be made custom. I would do it myself and use esp32 which I programmed to control it and other electronics in car.