Paprika Red Fiesta SXi 1.6 comes home!

sanjayc · 8th February 2010, 09:54

There is another fiesta thread where the spoiler was first fixed and then removed..you may want to look at the same before deciding on the spoiler.

In my personal opinion, I think the car looks better without the spoiler..though I did fix it on my Silver SXI, it does not give the same look compared to an Ikon which I had earlier. In the Ikon, the boot was slanting upwards, and adding the rear spoiler gave it an elegant curvature..but somehow, in Fiesta, since the boot is almost straight horizontally, plus the height gap between the boot & the spoiler is tiny..from certain angles it comes across ugly to me. Unfortunately mine one is not clip type (I think so), otherwise I would have got it removed.

nkrishnap · 8th February 2010, 12:08

Congrats mate! It looks good in red.

Wishing you happy mile munching

Gilead · 8th February 2010, 14:50

viper, congrats! Your car is a beauty. Don't put too much mileage on your stock tires if you plan to get the Contis in 15 days.

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Originally Posted by sanjayc

In my personal opinion, I think the car looks better without the spoiler..though I did fix it on my Silver SXI, it does not give the same look compared to an Ikon which I had earlier.

You should have gotten the sports spoiler.

It looks much better than the regular one and it has some actual aerodynamic effect at high speeds.

sanjayc · 8th February 2010, 15:57

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Originally Posted by Gilead

viper, congrats! Your car is a beauty. Don't put too much mileage on your stock tires if you plan to get the Contis in 15 days.

You should have gotten the sports spoiler.

It looks much better than the regular one and it has some actual aerodynamic effect at high speeds.

Sob..Sob..now I have to wait for ANFF launch to get this done

ariendj · 8th February 2010, 16:21

congrats on the fundabulous purchase..im sure your enjoy the ever delightful ford engine..
btw,the color is awesome and i do own the same in ZXi.

mayukh · 8th February 2010, 17:50

Congratulations on your purchase mate !!!

All the best wishes and happy motoring. The color looks damn good on the car.

viper_711 · 9th February 2010, 14:16

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Originally Posted by nairrk

Congratulations becoming another proud Fiesta Owner !
You will definitely enjoy driving the car.

Cheers!

Thank you for your wishes and I do look forward to enjoying the ownership experience.

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Originally Posted by nkrishnap

Congrats mate! It looks good in red.

Wishing you happy mile munching

thank you!

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Originally Posted by Gilead

viper, congrats! Your car is a beauty. Don't put too much mileage on your stock tires if you plan to get the Contis in 15 days.

You should have gotten the sports spoiler.

It looks much better than the regular one and it has some actual aerodynamic effect at high speeds.

Tyres are being changed today (hopefully!) I don't have spoiler plans for atleast 3 months and will definitely consider the sports spoiler.

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Originally Posted by ariendj

congrats on the fundabulous purchase..im sure your enjoy the ever delightful ford engine..
btw,the color is awesome and i do own the same in ZXi.

I am looking forward to figuring out the differences in driving my 1.6 Palio and the !.6 Fiesta!

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Originally Posted by mayukh

Congratulations on your purchase mate !!!

All the best wishes and happy motoring. The color looks damn good on the car.

Thank you!

viper_711 · 11th February 2010, 11:37

The tyres got upgraded!
I exchanged the MRF z2K's that came as OE (175/65 R14) for Michelin XM1+ (185/65 R14)
I wanted to go for the conti CPC2 but no stocks in BLR :(

The ride is better and quieter now.

infallible79 · 11th February 2010, 16:38

Congrats viper_711 on this VFM purchase. It's a driver's delight

. Btw even I purchased a Fiesta 1.6 SXi (Moondust Silver) in January. Got Michelin Energy XM1+ (185/65 R14) and 3M CR50 fitted

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You can check out my initial ownership report here:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...purchased.html

Happy and safe driving.

Cheers!
Amit

anachronix · 11th February 2010, 19:17

Congrats Viper! Wish you many many happy miles!

CPC2 is one of the best tyres out there! I am having great difficulty in finding one for my Fiesta as well ( I want to stick to the stock size though)

Gilead · 11th February 2010, 19:24

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Originally Posted by anachronix

Congrats Viper! Wish you many many happy miles!

CPC2 is one of the best tyres out there! I am having great difficulty in finding one for my Fiesta as well ( I want to stick to the stock size though)

If you want a performance tire in the stock 195/55/R15, try Yoko S Drive.

I don't think Conti is officially available in this size here. Did you check if any of the major tire guys here can source it from Mumbai or Delhi gray market?

anachronix · 11th February 2010, 19:59

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Originally Posted by Gilead

If you want a performance tire in the stock 195/55/R15, try Yoko S Drive.

I don't think Conti is officially available in this size here. Did you check if any of the major tire guys here can source it from Mumbai or Delhi gray market?

I am trying to import the CPC2 (195/55 R15) through one of my sources

Will let you know the details when we are at a weekend meet.

Aniket6 · 11th February 2010, 20:39

Congrats viper_711.Awesome color.But gotta take good care of it.It really hurts if it gets scratches so early especially in bangalore traffic.

Gilead · 11th February 2010, 20:44

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Originally Posted by anachronix

I am trying to import the CPC2 (195/55 R15) through one of my sources

Will let you know the details when we are at a weekend meet.

Cool! So you must be planning to really flog your Goodyears on the track day if the Contis are on the horizon.

tortoise · 11th February 2010, 20:47

Hi, congratulations. My Fiesta 2006 SXI lease is getting over and considering a "Repeat order"

. What is the OTR breakdown?

8th February 2010, 09:54	#16
sanjayc BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 953 Thanked: 8 Times	There is another fiesta thread where the spoiler was first fixed and then removed..you may want to look at the same before deciding on the spoiler. In my personal opinion, I think the car looks better without the spoiler..though I did fix it on my Silver SXI, it does not give the same look compared to an Ikon which I had earlier. In the Ikon, the boot was slanting upwards, and adding the rear spoiler gave it an elegant curvature..but somehow, in Fiesta, since the boot is almost straight horizontally, plus the height gap between the boot & the spoiler is tiny..from certain angles it comes across ugly to me. Unfortunately mine one is not clip type (I think so), otherwise I would have got it removed.
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8th February 2010, 12:08	#17
nkrishnap Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,989 Thanked: 7,464 Times View My Garage	Congrats mate! It looks good in red. Wishing you happy mile munching
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8th February 2010, 16:21	#20
ariendj BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 525 Thanked: 159 Times View My Garage	congrats on the fundabulous purchase..im sure your enjoy the ever delightful ford engine.. btw,the color is awesome and i do own the same in ZXi.
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8th February 2010, 17:50	#21
mayukh BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 206 Thanked: 6 Times	Congratulations on your purchase mate !!! All the best wishes and happy motoring. The color looks damn good on the car.
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11th February 2010, 11:37	#23
viper_711 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 366 Thanked: 93 Times View My Garage	The tyres got upgraded! I exchanged the MRF z2K's that came as OE (175/65 R14) for Michelin XM1+ (185/65 R14) I wanted to go for the conti CPC2 but no stocks in BLR :( The ride is better and quieter now.
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11th February 2010, 16:38	#24
infallible79 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 49 Thanked: 0 Times	Congrats viper_711 on this VFM purchase. It's a driver's delight . Btw even I purchased a Fiesta 1.6 SXi (Moondust Silver) in January. Got Michelin Energy XM1+ (185/65 R14) and 3M CR50 fitted . You can check out my initial ownership report here: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...purchased.html Happy and safe driving. Cheers! Amit Last edited by infallible79 : 11th February 2010 at 16:39. Reason: Typo
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11th February 2010, 19:17	#25
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	Congrats Viper! Wish you many many happy miles! CPC2 is one of the best tyres out there! I am having great difficulty in finding one for my Fiesta as well ( I want to stick to the stock size though)
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11th February 2010, 20:39	#28
Aniket6 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 194 Thanked: 242 Times	Congrats viper_711.Awesome color.But gotta take good care of it.It really hurts if it gets scratches so early especially in bangalore traffic.
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11th February 2010, 20:47	#30
tortoise BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 170 Thanked: 69 Times	Hi, congratulations. My Fiesta 2006 SXI lease is getting over and considering a "Repeat order" . What is the OTR breakdown?
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