[Arvindyoga]

Originally Posted by diffuser

WIP pics of my used Civic being given a bit of a tranformation . It used to be silver earlier. Alloys will be fitted when I take delivery. Looking forward to hearing your opinions .

Lovely choice of color. I can imagine the shine on that blue when the sun hits the paint. Please post pictures of the car once complete. I would love to get more ideas on improving my Honda City, which is now 3 years old.

Regards,
ArvindYoga

[diffuser]

Originally Posted by Arvindyoga

Lovely choice of color. I can imagine the shine on that blue when the sun hits the paint. Please post pictures of the car once complete. I would love to get more ideas on improving my Honda City, which is now 3 years old.

Regards,
ArvindYoga

Thanks Arvind. Waiting for the paint to cure. I'll post pictures after the rubbing and polishing are done. The grill and the exhaust should be here by then too.

I have done the following to my silver 2004 Honda City Gxi (97k kms). Hope it gives you some ideas.
1. Changed the alloys to 14" BSK ( hadn't heard of the company till then but had to work with a very tight budget. 2 years and no complaints).
2. The silver OVRM's were replaced with the base models flat back OVRMs after the originals were damaged.
3. HKS end can.
4.stock replacement K&N filter.

Cheers,
Balaji

[ad3952n]

Originally Posted by Arvindyoga

Lovely choice of color. I can imagine the shine on that blue when the sun hits the paint. Please post pictures of the car once complete. I would love to get more ideas on improving my Honda City, which is now 3 years old.

Arvind, hope you are doing fine. Try an exhaust upgrade on the car. Where you able to source the K&N stock replacement filter ?

Originally Posted by diffuser

Waiting for the paint to cure. I'll post pictures after the rubbing and polishing are done. The grill and the exhaust should be here by then too.

Balaji, Black and Blue is an awesome color combo, one of my personal favorites. Just a couple of small questions:

Why did you opt for Black alloys ? The same design and size in Silver color would have been great.

How much is the cost of painting the boot to full Black ? Looks really cool.

I need your opinion on giving my car's boot a gloss Black vinyl treatment. Also, as you own a cool Civic please help me with some more suggestions regarding my City Ivtec. Here is the link to my car's review http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...-speakers.html

Thanks

[Arvindyoga]

Originally Posted by ad3952n

Arvind, hope you are doing fine. Try an exhaust upgrade on the car. Where you able to source the K&N stock replacement filter ?

Hey AD good to see you again bro.. The local reliance autozone didn't have the type 4 in stock. Asked me to wait a few days. I'll wait 2-3 days and if he doesn't respond I'll source it online. I bought the Philips H4 as you suggested. Posted pics of that in GTO's "must have accessories" thread. Take a look when you find time.

After k&n air filter, it's going to be synthetic engine oil and a swanky new set of alloys. Waiting for my annual bonus to get some splurge money..

Cheers,
ArvindYoga

[Unknownsatan]

Originally Posted by speed kills

You're on the right track.

A set of 18's should complete the look

You and 18s

Originally Posted by diffuser

Thanks mate. That would complete the look but just becomes impractical for the roads in Chennai. Low profile is a definite no no . These are the alloys I got. Sparco Assetto Gara 16".

If you are planning for skirts and kit and all 16s will look small. With stock look 16s are just perfect combo of looks and practicality.

[diffuser]

Originally Posted by ad3952n

Balaji, Black and Blue is an awesome color combo, one of my personal favorites. Just a couple of small questions:

Why did you opt for Black alloys ? The same design and size in Silver color would have been great.

I didn't even think about silver because I had a mental picture of the car already .

How much is the cost of painting the boot to full Black ? Looks really cool.

The overall cost of the paint is 65K. I can find out about the black and tell you next time I check on the car.

I need your opinion on giving my car's boot a gloss Black vinyl treatment. Also, as you own a cool Civic please help me with some more suggestions regarding my City Ivtec.

Sorry mate, my knowledge about vinyls and wraps is negligible at best. What do you have in mind ?

Originally Posted by Unknownsatan

You and 18s


If you are planning for skirts and kit and all 16s will look small. With stock look 16s are just perfect combo of looks and practicality.

Thanks mate . No skirts or kit of any kind . I like a clean look. The car is debadged and all the chrome gone. No more external mods except maybe smoking the head and tail lamps.

Cheers,
Balaji

[infotech58]

Nice choice of color and alloys.
Get rid of those window deflectors. What color the door handles going to be?
Any mechanical upgrades/modifications in the line?

Originally Posted by diffuser

WIP pics of my used Civic being given a bit of a tranformation . It used to be silver earlier. Alloys will be fitted when I take delivery. Looking forward to hearing your opinions .

[Vik0728]

Originally Posted by diffuser

These are the alloys I got. Sparco Assetto Gara 16".

Brilliant diffuser !!

I just love your vision of transforming this 'Indian Lambo' !!

Please share lot of pics and a detailed report on your stead once you are through with all the mods.

[diffuser]

Originally Posted by infotech58

Nice choice of color and alloys.
Get rid of those window deflectors. What color the door handles going to be?
Any mechanical upgrades/modifications in the line?

Thanks bro. The wind deflectors are there purely for function. I was an avid biker (http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/introd...-ex-biker.html) . I miss the wind in my face feeling which my bikes gave me so I generally drive with the window halfway down ( also I can hear my exhaust properly) . I have a custom FFE on order . Should be here this week, also a K&N stock replacement filter, brake pads are upgraded to EBC Red ( running the same pads on my 2004 City and I love them ). I have ordered the stock flat black handles. These will be painted gloss black or the same blue as the body ( will decide after seeing it in person). The future mods will be disclosed once I get bored of the car in its current state and can afford them . But I have a vision for her. Long way to go .

Originally Posted by Vik0728

Brilliant diffuser !!

I just love your vision of transforming this 'Indian Lambo' !!

Please share lot of pics and a detailed report on your stead once you are through with all the mods.

Thanks mate. The old Superleggera to me is one of the best looking cars I have ever seen in person.Those wheels left a lasting impression . I prefer subtle clean designs generally. I shall get some more pictures when I go there next. I have decided my future mods, waiting for the correct time and the money .

Cheers

[ashwin.raj80]

Hi Diffuser,
You car paint job looks awesome. Could you kindly let me know name and address of where you get this done ?

Thanks,
Ashwin

[sarathlal]

A timeless design, and at the right hands, it doesn't matter even if;
1) its tafetta white multiplied by three - n li'll black
2) li'll low and spotted
3) its teasingly yellow or
4) filled up on the windscreen.









Pic courtesy: Riderz of Cochin FB group.

[Soumyajit9]

Please please please, more of the Beat in the background !!!

Originally Posted by sarathlal

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[diffuser]

Originally Posted by ashwin.raj80

Hi Diffuser,
You car paint job looks awesome. Could you kindly let me know name and address of where you get this done ?

Thanks,
Ashwin

Thanks Ashwin. This is being done at Electra Automotive on OMR. Right opposite the YMCA school on OMR after the SRP Tools junction. You should be able to find it in the directory

Cheers

[coloneljasi]

Originally Posted by sarathlal

A timeless design, and at the right hands, it doesn't matter even if;
2) li'll low and spotted
3) its teasingly yellow or

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I'm sorry but the Yellow Civic doesn't look good in the metal. Just saw it today, the car seems to have had wet sanding leaving a lot of waves on the bodywork. And the colour looks a bit too toy-ish for my liking, but that's just me. Just my two cents, no offense intended.

[Unknownsatan]

Originally Posted by coloneljasi

I'm sorry but the Yellow Civic doesn't look good in the metal. Just saw it today, the car seems to have had wet sanding leaving a lot of waves on the bodywork. And the colour looks a bit too toy-ish for my liking, but that's just me. Just my two cents, no offense intended.

I feel the same. This yellow just doesn't cut it out for me, on a Civic.