Pedders VRD vs. Koni Adjustable Yellows for Baleno

v1p3r · 17th June 2008, 01:17

Direct fit. No cutting/pasting anything. Cost is mentioned in the link. Please add 50% for shipping and duties.

crazydiablo · 30th September 2008, 09:18

Eapen, whats the update on this man? How can you sit on Konis and not fit it?

Whats the part number for these struts? Can we order it directly from Koni?

iceman91 · 30th September 2008, 10:26

They are available in bangalore for 34k from methods just inserts.

Directly from Koni will be a parallel import since they have representatives in India

crazydiablo · 30th September 2008, 19:00

I am thinking that it will be much cheaper if we buy it in US and someone gets it along.

Mpower · 30th September 2008, 21:31

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

Just put some DMS coilovers on the Baleno, and the difference is mindboggling. Of course, the stiffness is now on par with a train, but it's still something else in a corner.

Did you get it from Leela?

v1p3r · 1st October 2008, 02:46

I think Eapen is now onto a diesel of sorts.

No Deep, I didn't buy them new. They were off an unused rally car, but I guess Leela initially imported them. He is the DMS India distributor, AFAIK.

eapen · 10th October 2008, 14:25

I have seen the DMS setup in the Esteem - costs more than 1.5 lakhs. Good for Rallys but too stiff for street.

No I am not into diesels - but very tempted after driving a Swift Turbo Diesel !

My install is on the hold now because I do not want to cut my stock shock ( I got a free replacement for the right under warranty because it was making noises). I have paid a scrap guy to get me used Baloeno shocks. Its been a month & I am still waiting !

iceman91 · 10th October 2008, 17:22

Can get scrap baleno shocks for 2k in shivajinagar
I bought a set 2 weeks ago

eapen · 10th October 2008, 18:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceman91

Can get scrap baleno shocks for 2k in shivajinagar
I bought a set 2 weeks ago

Well ice - lucky you. I inquired in Shivajinagar 2 months back & couldn't get it. I have given Rs: 3000 to the guy & he says he'll give it to me by next week.

bglrsraj · 14th October 2008, 09:15

Any possibility to change stok suspensions for Santro

ron_9191 · 15th October 2008, 13:05

Hey eapen, I have to say this is a very informative thread. I also have a 2006 Baleno Vxi and I really want to work on this car. Could you tell me how much it worked out for you for the Koni Yellows with the installation please?

teefosi · 25th October 2008, 15:47

Can you tell me if koni's are available for Swift Diesel, specially for the rear.

eapen · 14th November 2008, 14:48

Finally had it fixed yesterday at RAC, Koramangala

1. Hold the strut on the wrench, cut & remove the internal damper.

2. Drill a hole in the bottom & fix the Koni's inside by hammering the top body - ring part.

eapen · 14th November 2008, 15:00

Finished strut - Hammered inside, bolted from bottom, top covered with rubber sleeve & white plastic ring.

binz · 14th November 2008, 19:11

Looks pretty clean,have you driven on them yet?

Do they still cost 7k each?

17th June 2008, 01:17	#31
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,363 Thanked: 7,504 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (7)	Direct fit. No cutting/pasting anything. Cost is mentioned in the link. Please add 50% for shipping and duties.
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30th September 2008, 09:18	#32
crazydiablo BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore/San Francisco Posts: 854 Thanked: 28 Times View My Garage	Koni Part number Eapen, whats the update on this man? How can you sit on Konis and not fit it? Whats the part number for these struts? Can we order it directly from Koni?
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30th September 2008, 10:26	#33
iceman91 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: melbourne/banga Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	They are available in bangalore for 34k from methods just inserts. Directly from Koni will be a parallel import since they have representatives in India
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30th September 2008, 19:00	#34
crazydiablo BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore/San Francisco Posts: 854 Thanked: 28 Times View My Garage	I am thinking that it will be much cheaper if we buy it in US and someone gets it along.
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1st October 2008, 02:46	#36
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,363 Thanked: 7,504 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (7)	I think Eapen is now onto a diesel of sorts. No Deep, I didn't buy them new. They were off an unused rally car, but I guess Leela initially imported them. He is the DMS India distributor, AFAIK.
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10th October 2008, 14:25	#37
eapen BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 92 Thanked: 40 Times	I have seen the DMS setup in the Esteem - costs more than 1.5 lakhs. Good for Rallys but too stiff for street. No I am not into diesels - but very tempted after driving a Swift Turbo Diesel ! My install is on the hold now because I do not want to cut my stock shock ( I got a free replacement for the right under warranty because it was making noises). I have paid a scrap guy to get me used Baloeno shocks. Its been a month & I am still waiting !
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10th October 2008, 17:22	#38
iceman91 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: melbourne/banga Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	Can get scrap baleno shocks for 2k in shivajinagar I bought a set 2 weeks ago
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14th October 2008, 09:15	#40
bglrsraj Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Times	Suspensions for santro Any possibility to change stok suspensions for Santro
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15th October 2008, 13:05	#41
ron_9191 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 390 Thanked: 302 Times	Hey eapen, I have to say this is a very informative thread. I also have a 2006 Baleno Vxi and I really want to work on this car. Could you tell me how much it worked out for you for the Koni Yellows with the installation please?
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25th October 2008, 15:47	#42
teefosi BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 40 Thanked: 10 Times	Can you tell me if koni's are available for Swift Diesel, specially for the rear.
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14th November 2008, 14:48	#43
eapen BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 92 Thanked: 40 Times	Finally had it fixed yesterday at RAC, Koramangala 1. Hold the strut on the wrench, cut & remove the internal damper. 2. Drill a hole in the bottom & fix the Koni's inside by hammering the top body - ring part.
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14th November 2008, 15:00	#44
eapen BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 92 Thanked: 40 Times	Finished strut - Hammered inside, bolted from bottom, top covered with rubber sleeve & white plastic ring.
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14th November 2008, 19:11	#45
binz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,306 Thanked: 431 Times View My Garage	Looks pretty clean,have you driven on them yet? Do they still cost 7k each?
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