Finally got a used Honda City

harry2223 · 19th November 2008, 07:40

nothing till now so i need more suggestions for adding some accessories

the VTEC guy · 19th November 2008, 09:57

harry, congratulations on your city. its a great deal at 1.65 just by looking at the pictures. the badge says its a 1.5exi-s these are also very rare. not sure whats the difference compared to standard 1.5exi but i think it came with side skirts. When I got my VTEC the used car dealer had sold a 1.5exi-s at the same time thats when I had seen it first time.

harry2223 · 19th November 2008, 19:29

another question friends can i fit type 2 tail lights without any mod to boot

harry2223 · 19th November 2008, 19:34

hi friends i have one query that whats the default rpm reading during idling.mine is 1k rpm

vikram_d · 19th November 2008, 19:45

1k according to me is a little high. Most of the petrol cars I have know idle between 700 - 900 rpm.

anandpadhye · 19th November 2008, 19:57

around 800 mark for my NHC iDSI.

BTW, for cold starts (e.g. early winter morning), it starts at around 1500 and then gradually settles down to 800.

Also, the rpm jumps a little (by around 100) when you swtich on A/C while idling.

Tejas@perioimpl · 20th November 2008, 11:02

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Originally Posted by harry2223

another question friends can i fit type 2 tail lights without any mod to boot

NO. I've attached pictures below of type 1 & 2 lights and they are quite self explanatory.

I still repeat my earlier question: Why do you want to mod a beautiful car? It's good as it is.

harry2223 · 20th November 2008, 17:44

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Originally Posted by Tejas@perioimpl

NO. I've attached pictures below of type 1 & 2 lights and they are quite self explanatory.

I still repeat my earlier question: Why do you want to mod a beautiful car? It's good as it is.

i dont want any overdone mods but simple mods like some stickers or vinyl which will look sober and give it a unique look

GTO - Touring · 20th November 2008, 21:02

1000 is definitely on the higher side, you need to get it adjusted. My OHC idles at 700 - 800 rpms (once warmed up).

Path_Finder · 21st November 2008, 06:40

1K is high as mentioned by everyone.
But the figure should be checked when engine is warm and A/C is off. The A/C can also make a difference of 200 rpm.
Also check that there is no error in meter. The scale will not be linear in lower readings and a small error can show up.

Swifty2008 · 21st November 2008, 09:59

I have a Swift Petrol. My rpm goes upto 1K in cold starts. I believe, this is Ok as the engine is warming up. After I cover some distance, it comes down to 700.

toiingg · 21st November 2008, 10:02

My OHC idles at 1000 on cold starts, and between 700-850 once warmed up.

Tejas@perioimpl · 21st November 2008, 10:50

i've not observed my OHC's rpm in detail. I'll check in the evening and post again.

Ali G · 21st November 2008, 11:12

on cold morning starts it goes as high as 1500rpm, but settles to 850 when warms up.
should one refrain from pressing the clutch while the car is at 1500 rpm; since its more like hitting the gas and pressing the clutch at the same time. My question is should one wait till the rpm settles down(although it takes a good 3-4 minutes to warm up)

Swifty2008 · 21st November 2008, 15:27

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Originally Posted by Ali G

on cold morning starts it goes as high as 1500rpm, but settles to 850 when warms up.
should one refrain from pressing the clutch while the car is at 1500 rpm; since its more like hitting the gas and pressing the clutch at the same time. My question is should one wait till the rpm settles down(although it takes a good 3-4 minutes to warm up)

No need. I have not seen anybody waiting for the car to warm-up. Atleast I don't do it. I start and drive out immediately.

19th November 2008, 07:40	#46
harry2223 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: patiala Posts: 350 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	nothing till now so i need more suggestions for adding some accessories
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19th November 2008, 09:57	#47
the VTEC guy BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 564 Thanked: 140 Times View My Garage	harry, congratulations on your city. its a great deal at 1.65 just by looking at the pictures. the badge says its a 1.5exi-s these are also very rare. not sure whats the difference compared to standard 1.5exi but i think it came with side skirts. When I got my VTEC the used car dealer had sold a 1.5exi-s at the same time thats when I had seen it first time.
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19th November 2008, 19:29	#48
harry2223 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: patiala Posts: 350 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	another question friends can i fit type 2 tail lights without any mod to boot
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19th November 2008, 19:34	#49
harry2223 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: patiala Posts: 350 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	honda city rpm query hi friends i have one query that whats the default rpm reading during idling.mine is 1k rpm
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19th November 2008, 19:45	#50
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	1k according to me is a little high. Most of the petrol cars I have know idle between 700 - 900 rpm.
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19th November 2008, 19:57	#51
anandpadhye Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 3,054 Thanked: 3,313 Times	around 800 mark for my NHC iDSI. BTW, for cold starts (e.g. early winter morning), it starts at around 1500 and then gradually settles down to 800. Also, the rpm jumps a little (by around 100) when you swtich on A/C while idling.
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20th November 2008, 21:02	#54
GTO - Touring BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 710 Thanked: 54 Times	1000 is definitely on the higher side, you need to get it adjusted. My OHC idles at 700 - 800 rpms (once warmed up).
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21st November 2008, 06:40	#55
Path_Finder BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 622 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	1K is high as mentioned by everyone. But the figure should be checked when engine is warm and A/C is off. The A/C can also make a difference of 200 rpm. Also check that there is no error in meter. The scale will not be linear in lower readings and a small error can show up.
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21st November 2008, 09:59	#56
Swifty2008 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 236 Thanked: Once	I have a Swift Petrol. My rpm goes upto 1K in cold starts. I believe, this is Ok as the engine is warming up. After I cover some distance, it comes down to 700.
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21st November 2008, 10:02	#57
toiingg BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 639 Thanked: 266 Times	My OHC idles at 1000 on cold starts, and between 700-850 once warmed up.
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21st November 2008, 10:50	#58
Tejas@perioimpl Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 4,423 Thanked: 9,582 Times View My Garage	i've not observed my OHC's rpm in detail. I'll check in the evening and post again.
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21st November 2008, 11:12	#59
Ali G BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 102 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	on cold morning starts it goes as high as 1500rpm, but settles to 850 when warms up. should one refrain from pressing the clutch while the car is at 1500 rpm; since its more like hitting the gas and pressing the clutch at the same time. My question is should one wait till the rpm settles down(although it takes a good 3-4 minutes to warm up)
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