The DIESEL experience! Swift VDi

hitanshu · 27th June 2007, 18:14

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Originally Posted by austere_sly

@Jaggu : I am using the same wax as you ( Formula 1 Carnauba wax ). I want to use wax only for polishing

Ever tried Turtle Wax? Available atleast from BPCL Shell Moolchand In & Out store - superb quality, and keeps my bike looking quite decent despite my lack of washing (only every service

).

FWIW, I've found extremely variable quality of Formula 1, it is quite heavily counterfeited as well. Turtle wax is as good (you can check intl forums), and is found genuine only!

austere_sly · 28th June 2007, 00:19

Thanks hitanshu for suggestion. I am new to waxing of a car. Formula 1 is infact the first car care product I have bought till now. Picked up this at clearance sale at Driven, Delhi for 100 bucks. Checked out in Karol Bagh, it was retailing for 150. Its doing its work well i.e. it keeps the car shining, o hopes its original. Next time will give turtle wax a try. Heard in other threads that its highly recommended. BTW how much does it cost ?

king_julian · 28th June 2007, 11:35

Hi experts,

Is it possible/recommended to upsize the Vdi tyres to 185/70 without changing the stock rims to alloys?

Thanks,
Amit.

BUSA · 28th June 2007, 12:36

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Originally Posted by king_julian

Hi experts,

Is it possible/recommended to upsize the Vdi tyres to 185/70 without changing the stock rims to alloys?

Thanks,
Amit.

Yes its possible, even 195/65 is possible on stock rims

Turtle Wax costs around 200 but try to get the Turtle Wax Platinum though slightly expensive but worth it.

horsepower · 28th June 2007, 14:18

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Originally Posted by king_julian

Is it possible/recommended to upsize the Vdi tyres to 185/70 without changing the stock rims to alloys?

I have got 185/70 R14 on stock rims in my Ldi and I am not facing any issues. Only concern is rim size of 14x5J. I think 14x5.5J is better, Is it guys?

djay99 · 28th June 2007, 16:37

Hi Jaggu,
Whats the onroad price you bought for?
Dealers offering any doscounts or loan at reduced interest rates?

austere_sly · 28th June 2007, 17:06

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Originally Posted by BUSA

Yes its possible, even 195/65 is possible on stock rims

Turtle Wax costs around 200 but try to get the Turtle Wax Platinum though slightly expensive but worth it.

195/65 on stock rims. I didn't knew that. I thought only 185 can be accomodated on stock 5 j and you need to upgrade to at least 5.5 j for going towards 195.

Next buy will be turtle wax. But wax last pretty long. Used mine two times, not even 35 % spent. Guess will buy new only next year or so.

Jaggu · 29th June 2007, 00:32

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Originally Posted by djay99

Hi Jaggu,
Whats the onroad price you bought for?
Dealers offering any doscounts or loan at reduced interest rates?

mine was 571 which was increased to 576. no discounts or freebies except for floor mats and mud flaps, interest rates will depend on the bank i guess

ceebeezee · 29th June 2007, 10:35

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

mine was 571 which was increased to 576. no discounts or freebies except for floor mats and mud flaps, interest rates will depend on the bank i guess

Hi! I just booked the Swift VDi with ABs - On road - 6 Lakhs. I have got a 90% loan on OTR price from dealer itself with the following freebies promised:
a. Body Cover
b. Steering cover
c. Side Strip moulding
d. Bumper moulding
e. PVC Floor Matting
f. Mudflaps
g. Spot Light
h. Aluminium Pedal Pads
All MGA worth Rs. 5,500 as per his price list.
Seeing all the posts here about "Zero" discounts and freebies, I am just praying that the dealer has not taken me for a ride and will actually put in all the above for free when I get the delivery in 2 months time!

BijuPaul · 29th June 2007, 11:01

What will be the overall difference in Diameter between 185/70 R14 and 160/80 R14 , Just wanna know whether it will reduce the road clearance.

Jaggu · 29th June 2007, 12:00

- 15.71 mm diff in circumference = -0.81% diff which is minimal, read this for more info Car Bibles : The Wheel and Tyre Bible

BijuPaul · 29th June 2007, 12:00

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Originally Posted by BijuPaul

What will be the overall difference in Diameter between 185/70 R14 and 160/80 R14 , Just wanna know whether it will reduce the road clearance.

..... Sorry 165/80 R14 and 185/70 R14 ...........

DieselFan · 29th June 2007, 13:41

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Originally Posted by ceebeezee

Hi! I just booked the Swift VDi with ABs - On road - 6 Lakhs. I have got a 90% loan on OTR price from dealer itself with the following freebies promised:
a. Body Cover
b. Steering cover
c. Side Strip moulding
d. Bumper moulding
e. PVC Floor Matting
f. Mudflaps
g. Spot Light
h. Aluminium Pedal Pads
All MGA worth Rs. 5,500 as per his price list.
Seeing all the posts here about "Zero" discounts and freebies, I am just praying that the dealer has not taken me for a ride and will actually put in all the above for free when I get the delivery in 2 months time!

It is obvious. He is giving you all this free because of the money he is making on your loan interest/EMI.

BijuPaul · 29th June 2007, 15:33

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

- 15.71 mm diff in circumference = -0.81% diff which is minimal, read this for more info Car Bibles : The Wheel and Tyre Bible

Thanks Jeggu,
That is
80% of 165mm = 134.4 mm &
70% of 185mm = 129.5 mm
so -4.9 mm will be the reduction in road clearance, is it true ?

kuttapan · 29th June 2007, 19:41

80% of 165 is 132, 70% of 185 is 129.5.
So the diff is 2.5 which is the reduction in ground clearance.

28th June 2007, 00:19	#557
austere_sly BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 295 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	Thanks hitanshu for suggestion. I am new to waxing of a car. Formula 1 is infact the first car care product I have bought till now. Picked up this at clearance sale at Driven, Delhi for 100 bucks. Checked out in Karol Bagh, it was retailing for 150. Its doing its work well i.e. it keeps the car shining, o hopes its original. Next time will give turtle wax a try. Heard in other threads that its highly recommended. BTW how much does it cost ?
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28th June 2007, 11:35	#558
king_julian BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 99 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	185/70 on stock VDi rims? Hi experts, Is it possible/recommended to upsize the Vdi tyres to 185/70 without changing the stock rims to alloys? Thanks, Amit.
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28th June 2007, 16:37	#561
djay99 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,476 Thanked: 547 Times View My Garage	Hi Jaggu, Whats the onroad price you bought for? Dealers offering any doscounts or loan at reduced interest rates?
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29th June 2007, 11:01	#565
BijuPaul BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin Posts: 40 Thanked: 0 Times	What will be the overall difference in Diameter between 185/70 R14 and 160/80 R14 , Just wanna know whether it will reduce the road clearance.
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29th June 2007, 12:00	#566
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,266 Thanked: 16,164 Times	- 15.71 mm diff in circumference = -0.81% diff which is minimal, read this for more info Car Bibles : The Wheel and Tyre Bible
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29th June 2007, 19:41	#570
kuttapan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,155 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	80% of 165 is 132, 70% of 185 is 129.5. So the diff is 2.5 which is the reduction in ground clearance.
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