Finally got a used Honda City

Vishesh · 5th January 2009, 23:10

A blown fuse for sure..it recently happened to me too. Just a little fuse which should cost you Rs.10-15, sort of DIY job. But be extra careful to replace it with the OEM ampere rating !

harry2223 · 6th January 2009, 09:11

thanx friends and it was a blown fuse. it is 7.5 amp fuse should i replace with same or can go for 10 amp so that it doesnot blow again

getsurya · 6th January 2009, 10:27

Harry, please replace with 7.5 amp fuse only as mentioned by Company. This will protect your cars systems for unseen power surges, should they occur again!

harry2223 · 8th January 2009, 09:46

hi friends
after 2 months of ownership and a 2500 km of drive i felt the car pretty satisfying me.the thing which satisfy my on highway is that when someone overtakes me , just accelerate and here the rocket launches and bye bye to the one who was ahead me. the car is the best combination of power and fuel economy. i didnt felt any difference in cost of its ownership and my m800 . till now i have just spent rs.1k on it, 500 for wheel balancing tyre rotation and wheel balancing.500 for oil filter and rubbers for suspension.i am satisfied by its performance.
secondly friends how much would it cost if i get type2 conversion on rear. i have seen a ohc type 2 lying with kabbadis . what price i should pay to get the rear lights bumper and boot in turn of my old honda city type 1 lights bumper and boot. the car is of same colour so there will be no cost of painting.reply soon.

if conversion is costly can i fit some other aftermarket tail lights as i find the present pretty boring

Tejas@perioimpl · 8th January 2009, 10:52

Welcome to the satisfied OHC Owner's club...! Glad you're enjoying driving the OHC.

I still repeat from my earlier post, don't do those light mods, it will not look good (or u will land up spending more money) and also will affect your resale value.

mikon · 8th January 2009, 11:17

Harry. Congrats!
I too had an OHC 1998. Trust me its an awesome machine. The only issue i felt was the dull lights. If you really want to mod, change the front lights to Type 2 crystal lights and later on a HID kit.
You'll be benefited in 2 ways - better lights and good looks.
But yes, do not overspend on a 10 year old car.

harry2223 · 8th January 2009, 14:48

ok friends as you are suggesting me not go for tail light mods. so please suggest me some other mods to make the lights look good as i am not comfortable with the ooks of lights. how can i smoke the tail lights .can this be done using a paint or film ?? what would be the cost of doing so?? i searched it in team bhp but was unable to get satisfiable answer .

Tejas@perioimpl · 8th January 2009, 14:55

A spray can is available for smoking the lights and is available at any accessories shop. I haven't personally done it but you can ask frankmehta who has done this to his esteem. You can PM him.

harry2223 · 10th January 2009, 20:21

finally got the tail lights smoke. got waste window tint from accesory shop and fixed it using a hair dryer. covered only indicator part and reversing light only as covering the whole light was difficult.

Tejas@perioimpl · 10th January 2009, 21:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by harry2223

finally got the tail lights smoke. got waste window tint from accesory shop and fixed it using a hair dryer. covered only indicator part and reversing light only as covering the whole light was difficult.

Good. But how long will it last? Post some pics.

harry2223 · 11th January 2009, 18:05

here are the pictures of blackened back light spoiler light. the front mesh grille not perfect but looks ok

Tejas@perioimpl · 12th January 2009, 10:21

What are those two stickers on the top of the headlights? In my opinion you should remove them!

harry2223 · 13th January 2009, 09:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tejas@perioimpl

What are those two stickers on the top of the headlights? In my opinion you should remove them!

they are matt black tape as it is necesarry here to cover the upper half of headlight

Tejas@perioimpl · 14th January 2009, 12:38

Since you are looking at modifications, why don't you get your exhaust changed to the VTEC type. it may not be the same exhaust, just weld the chrome pipe to it. Also you need to get your rear bumper fixed.

Also see this link:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/team-b...nterested.html

v12 · 14th January 2009, 12:58

My suggestions :

Get rid of all the stickers (38, Top Speed, Windshield Honda, blackened lights etc)
Try to locate the original 5 spoke aloys.
If you're going in for a body-kit go for something that is similar to the original kit offered by Honda.
Remove the logos and get them chromed and give the car a good polish.
Keep the car original.

5th January 2009, 23:10	#121
Vishesh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 96 Thanked: 27 Times	A blown fuse for sure..it recently happened to me too. Just a little fuse which should cost you Rs.10-15, sort of DIY job. But be extra careful to replace it with the OEM ampere rating !
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6th January 2009, 09:11	#122
harry2223 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: patiala Posts: 350 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	thanx friends and it was a blown fuse. it is 7.5 amp fuse should i replace with same or can go for 10 amp so that it doesnot blow again
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6th January 2009, 10:27	#123
getsurya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,641 Thanked: 1,929 Times View My Garage	Harry, please replace with 7.5 amp fuse only as mentioned by Company. This will protect your cars systems for unseen power surges, should they occur again!
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8th January 2009, 09:46	#124
harry2223 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: patiala Posts: 350 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	hi friends after 2 months of ownership and a 2500 km of drive i felt the car pretty satisfying me.the thing which satisfy my on highway is that when someone overtakes me , just accelerate and here the rocket launches and bye bye to the one who was ahead me. the car is the best combination of power and fuel economy. i didnt felt any difference in cost of its ownership and my m800 . till now i have just spent rs.1k on it, 500 for wheel balancing tyre rotation and wheel balancing.500 for oil filter and rubbers for suspension.i am satisfied by its performance. secondly friends how much would it cost if i get type2 conversion on rear. i have seen a ohc type 2 lying with kabbadis . what price i should pay to get the rear lights bumper and boot in turn of my old honda city type 1 lights bumper and boot. the car is of same colour so there will be no cost of painting.reply soon. if conversion is costly can i fit some other aftermarket tail lights as i find the present pretty boring Last edited by harry2223 : 8th January 2009 at 09:47.
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8th January 2009, 10:52	#125
Tejas@perioimpl Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 4,423 Thanked: 9,582 Times View My Garage	Welcome to the satisfied OHC Owner's club...! Glad you're enjoying driving the OHC. I still repeat from my earlier post, don't do those light mods, it will not look good (or u will land up spending more money) and also will affect your resale value.
	() Thanks

8th January 2009, 11:17	#126
mikon BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 438 Thanked: 386 Times View My Garage	Harry. Congrats! I too had an OHC 1998. Trust me its an awesome machine. The only issue i felt was the dull lights. If you really want to mod, change the front lights to Type 2 crystal lights and later on a HID kit. You'll be benefited in 2 ways - better lights and good looks. But yes, do not overspend on a 10 year old car.
	() Thanks

8th January 2009, 14:48	#127
harry2223 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: patiala Posts: 350 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	ok friends as you are suggesting me not go for tail light mods. so please suggest me some other mods to make the lights look good as i am not comfortable with the ooks of lights. how can i smoke the tail lights .can this be done using a paint or film ?? what would be the cost of doing so?? i searched it in team bhp but was unable to get satisfiable answer .
	() Thanks

8th January 2009, 14:55	#128
Tejas@perioimpl Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 4,423 Thanked: 9,582 Times View My Garage	A spray can is available for smoking the lights and is available at any accessories shop. I haven't personally done it but you can ask frankmehta who has done this to his esteem. You can PM him.
	() Thanks

10th January 2009, 20:21	#129
harry2223 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: patiala Posts: 350 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	finally got the tail lights smoke. got waste window tint from accesory shop and fixed it using a hair dryer. covered only indicator part and reversing light only as covering the whole light was difficult.
	() Thanks

11th January 2009, 18:05	#131
harry2223 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: patiala Posts: 350 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	here are the pictures of blackened back light spoiler light. the front mesh grille not perfect but looks ok Attached Thumbnails
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12th January 2009, 10:21	#132
Tejas@perioimpl Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 4,423 Thanked: 9,582 Times View My Garage	What are those two stickers on the top of the headlights? In my opinion you should remove them!
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14th January 2009, 12:38	#134
Tejas@perioimpl Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 4,423 Thanked: 9,582 Times View My Garage	Since you are looking at modifications, why don't you get your exhaust changed to the VTEC type. it may not be the same exhaust, just weld the chrome pipe to it. Also you need to get your rear bumper fixed. Also see this link: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/team-b...nterested.html
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14th January 2009, 12:58	#135
v12 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,739 Thanked: 7,213 Times View My Garage	My suggestions : Get rid of all the stickers (38, Top Speed, Windshield Honda, blackened lights etc) Try to locate the original 5 spoke aloys. If you're going in for a body-kit go for something that is similar to the original kit offered by Honda. Remove the logos and get them chromed and give the car a good polish. Keep the car original.
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