Yet another Figo ownership thread

santhosh_lv · 22nd April 2010, 15:44

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Originally Posted by silverknight

Found Goodyear GT3 too noisy. So changed my tyres and also got alloys.

Details:
Tyres: Michelin XM1+
Cost: Rs. 7500/- exchange price for set of 5.
Alloys: Rs. 12500/- for set of 4

good alloys dude. y didnt u consider a higher profile ones? 185,195,205 gives you amazing ride quality, breaking and handling. and 15",16" for killer looks

silverknight · 22nd April 2010, 16:18

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Originally Posted by santhosh_lv

good alloys dude. y didnt u consider a higher profile ones? 185,195,205 gives you amazing ride quality, breaking and handling. and 15",16" for killer looks

Thanks santhosh. I avoided up-sizing primarily for keeping my warranty and secondly, I think OE size should be the best balance between ride and handling.

abhi1309 · 22nd April 2010, 18:48

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Originally Posted by silverknight

Thanks santhosh. I avoided up-sizing primarily for keeping my warranty and secondly, I think OE size should be the best balance between ride and handling.

Ford is generally very accommodating about these things. I asked them about the free-flow exhaust and he said go right ahead. We will take care of the warranty and all that. He was a senior guy.

And about that uncovered metal behind the pedals, it is the same in my Fiesta. So that's cool.

22nd April 2010, 18:57

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Originally Posted by mikon

Excellent Choice bro!
I too made that choice. Congrats.
Here are some of my car's pictures

Added:
1 - Garware sunfilm
2 - Helix Dark Blue Bass Tube
3 - Sony 2 way amp.

Sorry, Seeing your car, couldn't resist to post mine

Hey Mikon do you live somewhere near pimpale saudagar or do visit pimpale saudagar? I have seen your figo there i guess. I guess your license plate digits are 9XXX, thats a sweet looking car. Get some nice alloys please, it will make the image complete.

mikon · 23rd April 2010, 11:35

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Originally Posted by superveloce

Hey Mikon do you live somewhere near pimpale saudagar or do visit pimpale saudagar? I have seen your figo there i guess. I guess your license plate digits are 9XXX, thats a sweet looking car. Get some nice alloys please, it will make the image complete.

Yes Bro, I stay in pimple Saudagar.

Lets Meet up !

RGK · 23rd April 2010, 12:12

Congrats Silvernight & mikon
Car looks awesome with alloys+xm1.
I miss out lot new ownership threads as they are scattered
If mods can classify under one it would be of more help...

silverknight · 23rd April 2010, 13:37

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Originally Posted by RGK

Congrats Silvernight & mikon
Car looks awesome with alloys+xm1.
I miss out lot new ownership threads as they are scattered
If mods can classify under one it would be of more help...

Thanks RGK.
It would really be helpful if all threads are categorised.

23rd April 2010, 13:59

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Originally Posted by mikon

Yes Bro, I stay in pimple Saudagar.

Lets Meet up !

Hey im in pimpale saudagar too. Sure! Lets meet up.
I have sent your a message, do check.

gr8guzzler · 23rd April 2010, 20:08

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Originally Posted by mikon

Its 1200 INR.
I know its too high. But I wanted it anyhow

Mikon, can you let me know from where you got these plates?

silverknight · 23rd April 2010, 20:47

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Originally Posted by mikon

Its 1200 INR.
I know its too high. But I wanted it anyhow

Not sure about security provided but they certainly look cool, especially "IND" written.

Vroom barabar! · 24th April 2010, 00:06

Congrats for your figo!!....want to know what makes it 'fun to drive'...as mentioned in ur previous posts.Pls elaborate.

silverknight · 25th April 2010, 21:56

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Originally Posted by Vroom barabar!

Congrats for your figo!!....want to know what makes it 'fun to drive'...as mentioned in ur previous posts.Pls elaborate.

Thanks Vroom. Figo's "Fun to drive" factor would be ...
Punchy engine. (at least for diesel)
Maneuverability which includes good steering response, minimum body roll.
Good, a bit stiff, suspension (to zoom over patchy roads.)
Comfortable seating position.
And to sum up if you are left with the feeling to drive more despite being fatigued, which happened today. :-)

I am getting FE of about 15.5 kmpl on highway, with 70% AC. Isn't it a bit low, maybe not since I drove mostly between 100-120kmph reaching 140kmph once. Please advise.

silverknight · 25th April 2010, 22:24

Full body pics with alloys.

gr8guzzler · 26th April 2010, 12:36

That's a really hot looking Figo, Congrats Silverknight.

Captain Slow · 26th April 2010, 14:23

Thats one hot looking figo!! REally nice alloy's!

23rd April 2010, 12:12	#66
RGK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: DPM and CHN Posts: 1,822 Thanked: 1,139 Times	Congrats Silvernight & mikon Car looks awesome with alloys+xm1. I miss out lot new ownership threads as they are scattered If mods can classify under one it would be of more help...
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24th April 2010, 00:06	#71
Vroom barabar! BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 75 Thanked: 53 Times	Congrats for your figo!!....want to know what makes it 'fun to drive'...as mentioned in ur previous posts.Pls elaborate.
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25th April 2010, 22:24	#73
silverknight BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 142 Thanked: 166 Times View My Garage	Alloys Full body pics with alloys. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by silverknight : 25th April 2010 at 22:25.
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26th April 2010, 12:36	#74
gr8guzzler BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 653 Thanked: 87 Times View My Garage	That's a really hot looking Figo, Congrats Silverknight.
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26th April 2010, 14:23	#75
Captain Slow Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,549 Thanked: 1,957 Times	Thats one hot looking figo!! REally nice alloy's!
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