IKON Nxt Suggestions

khallasbhai · 11th January 2009, 23:10

Hi,

Guys. I wanted to Upgrade a few things on My Ikon NXT. Please advise me the OEM manufacturer and where I can find upgraded parts in Delhi.

Suspension Systems- Need to upgrade the old ones, Would KONI sport be a good choice- would the ride quality increase or be compromised.
Fog Lamps- I know the OEM is LUMAX- But I cannot find LUMAX lights available aftermarket, only chinese makes. The *** advises that it will cost INR 5000 per piece.
Disc Brake Pads-OEM-TVS. Would it be advisable to purchase the pads aftermarket or should I go ahead with OEM merchandise-I have tried scouting for TVS brake pads but no one is able to advise me for Ikon.

Is it advisable to do the above mentioned upgrades aftermarket or should I go ahead with the expensive *** quotes.

PS- Wolfinstein and I just managed to clock 185 KMPH on Jaipur-Ajmer Highway. ( Thanks to Wolf's Lancer- Def not his XETA)

Khallasbhai!!!

Astleviz · 12th January 2009, 01:54

As far as I know, FORD OEM parts are only available with the authorized service centers, you can't buy OEM parts else where. However you may be able to source after market parts in certain places but the quality of these parts is suspect.

Avoid chinese after market parts at all costs, I know of several cases where ikon owners bought chinese parts since they were much cheaper as compared to FORD OEM parts only to regret it soon as they didn't last even a couple of weeks.

I'm not even sure if KONI has something that is a retro fit for an ikon. But if you do manage to find something that can be used on the ikon, your handling will improve but the ride quality will suffer as compared to stock suspension.

My suggestion is that unless you are really strapped for cash, go with FORD OEM parts from the dealer.

benbsb29 · 12th January 2009, 08:39

Khallasbhai, are you sure the OEM fogs cost Rs.5000/- per piece? mail4loys has posted the breakup of his invoice when his car was repaired following an accident. Check in there if fog lamps was also included. I am pretty sure it doesnt cost so much.

mail4loys · 12th January 2009, 08:55

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Originally Posted by benbsb29

Khallasbhai, are you sure the OEM fogs cost Rs.5000/- per piece? mail4loys has posted the breakup of his invoice when his car was repaired following an accident. Check in there if fog lamps was also included. I am pretty sure it doesnt cost so much.

Yes, as Ben has pointed out 5K is way too high. I got the quote of Rs.2062 for 2 fog lamps (check this post : http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...ml#post1066610). This price was in the start of Dec, so i dont think there would be any bigger variation to this.

silver_shadow · 12th January 2009, 19:01

koni's for the ikon? i'm curious to know how it goes. i don't know what's available through the resellers here but i'm sure they must be having something for the UK fiesta mk5 which is quite similar to the indian ikon.

11th January 2009, 23:10	#1
khallasbhai Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	IKON Nxt Suggestions Hi, Guys. I wanted to Upgrade a few things on My Ikon NXT. Please advise me the OEM manufacturer and where I can find upgraded parts in Delhi. Suspension Systems- Need to upgrade the old ones, Would KONI sport be a good choice- would the ride quality increase or be compromised. Fog Lamps- I know the OEM is LUMAX- But I cannot find LUMAX lights available aftermarket, only chinese makes. The * advises that it will cost INR 5000 per piece. Disc Brake Pads-OEM-TVS. Would it be advisable to purchase the pads aftermarket or should I go ahead with OEM merchandise-I have tried scouting for TVS brake pads but no one is able to advise me for Ikon. Is it advisable to do the above mentioned upgrades aftermarket or should I go ahead with the expensive * quotes. PS- Wolfinstein and I just managed to clock 185 KMPH on Jaipur-Ajmer Highway. ( Thanks to Wolf's Lancer- Def not his XETA) Khallasbhai!!!
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12th January 2009, 01:54	#2
Astleviz BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Panjim, Goa Posts: 370 Thanked: 174 Times	As far as I know, FORD OEM parts are only available with the authorized service centers, you can't buy OEM parts else where. However you may be able to source after market parts in certain places but the quality of these parts is suspect. Avoid chinese after market parts at all costs, I know of several cases where ikon owners bought chinese parts since they were much cheaper as compared to FORD OEM parts only to regret it soon as they didn't last even a couple of weeks. I'm not even sure if KONI has something that is a retro fit for an ikon. But if you do manage to find something that can be used on the ikon, your handling will improve but the ride quality will suffer as compared to stock suspension. My suggestion is that unless you are really strapped for cash, go with FORD OEM parts from the dealer.
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12th January 2009, 08:39	#3
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,968 Thanked: 13,212 Times View My Garage	Khallasbhai, are you sure the OEM fogs cost Rs.5000/- per piece? mail4loys has posted the breakup of his invoice when his car was repaired following an accident. Check in there if fog lamps was also included. I am pretty sure it doesnt cost so much.
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12th January 2009, 19:01	#5
silver_shadow BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 366 Thanked: 3 Times	koni's for the ikon? i'm curious to know how it goes. i don't know what's available through the resellers here but i'm sure they must be having something for the UK fiesta mk5 which is quite similar to the indian ikon.
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