Red Italian (b)Ride

[Punter]

I want to get it done for my car. Can you please share the DIY procedure. Does it requires drilling on car body?

[Faisal]

Excellent write up. Love the way you have maintained your car. Those seat covers look very nice. You can think of adding the same theme of the seats to the doors as well. No matter what people say, I feel red is the best colour on the Punto.

The Punto maxes out at around 170 km/h, you hit the redline by that time in fifth gear.

[YashD]

Punto has always been one of the best looking hatch and well it still carries that tag! It looks superb and brother great to see that your car is unique with that arm rest.

[VivekRj]

Guys finally after having a lot of troubles at the oberoi cars noida sec 1, i have got the clutch master cylinder replaced at Him motors patparganj.

Guess what guys, now the pick up has become awesome, there is no lag even in 2nd gear. Pull starts as low as 1500 rpm, and i am talking about rapid pull. The whole character of the car has changed now. I am just loving it.

[Punter]

Guys finally after having a lot of troubles at the oberoi cars noida sec 1, i have got the clutch master cylinder replaced at Him motors patparganj.

Guess what guys, now the pick up has become awesome, there is no lag even in 2nd gear. Pull starts as low as 1500 rpm, and i am talking about rapid pull. The whole character of the car has changed now. I am just loving it.

Clutch master cylinder replaced but why? Was that covered under warrenty. Did you check that if the part is made up of plastic or metal?

[VivekRj]

I want to get it done for my car. Can you please share the DIY procedure. Does it requires drilling on car body?

No it doesn't require any drilling, it won't take more than 30 min as a diy. I'll posting the whole process with pics shortly. Meanwhile order the armrest as it'll take time to arrive.

Excellent write up. Love the way you have maintained your car. Those seat covers look very nice. You can think of adding the same theme of the seats to the doors as well. No matter what people say, I feel red is the best colour on the Punto.

The Punto maxes out at around 170 km/h, you hit the redline by that time in fifth gear.

Thanks buddy, i also thought of red trim on the doors but didn't went for them, as it would have seemed a overdo with red. Its looks decent and gorgeous. But will consider your advice as well.

I think punto can go upto~180 or 185 some people told me about it as some of them have tried to drive at those speed.

Punto has always been one of the best looking hatch and well it still carries that tag! It looks superb and brother great to see that your car is unique with that arm rest.

Thanks thank you buddy.

Clutch master cylinder replaced but why? Was that covered under warrenty. Did you check that if the part is made up of plastic or metal?

Actually there was some leakage in the CMS recently as brake oil low indication was shown by MID. It was replaced under warranty.

I didn't noticed whether its metal or not, but i can see some part of it behind the steering rod in the footwell, it seems metal.

Current look of my Ride

[Punter]

Vivek I am awaiting for DIY steps of Armrest as well.

[VivekRj]

Sorry for the delay buddy here is the DIY procedure.

Note: You'll loose the rear cupholder in the process.


Remove the cupholder figure out these joints shown by yellow eclipse.


Insert a flat ended screw driver from right side of the pic to remove the cupholder in the gaps b/w console and cupholder.



Unscrew these nuts shown by the arrows. Lift the console a little bit and insert the armrest bracket in its place.


Use the image to figure out, how to place the bracket. After placing the bracket tighten those nuts you have unscrewed.


Put the cupholder console in its place after removing the cupholder. You'll see that bracket's topmost part has taken the place of cupholder's hole.


Put the armrest on the bracket and tighten the bolts as shown in figure.


Put the facia plate where you have tighten 3 bolts.


Insert the air vent at the rear hole.


Get it covered from a good installer like i did. Its done, enjoy your ride in comfort.







Have Fun And Drive Safe With Comfort.

[YashD]

Punter, now even your car is going to have this feature.

[VivekRj]

Guys, on dated 13-8-2012, I got the chance to drive my friend’s SWIFT DEZIRE. I would say it was a so so experience. As soon as I stepped into the vehicle I felt as if doors doesn’t have mass at all, they were so light.

Then I tried to lower the seat position to make myself comfortable but there were no lever to lower the seats, then I came to know that It doesn’t have height adjust. After driving punto it took a little time to find the keyhole and insert the key, finally I cranked the engine , suddenly I noticed that my friend has not stepped in, he was standing outside for helping me to reverse the ride, I tried to lower down the windows and locked the car by mistake, but after having a touch with the buttons I felt as if they are of very cheap quality, anyways I lowered the windows and asked my friend to come inside, he came in.

I slotted the gear to reverse and voila, gears were short through ( I always miss them in my ride). Took the car out of the society, as we came out I gave mild to push the pedal, needle started rising in the speedo, I find gear ratios to be fine, but through was just amazing.

Soon I was doing 50+ and felt the need to apply brakes and applied, but it was really shocking that brakes(one of the major part of any ride, cut the cost wherever you want but don't play with the safety equipment, at least) were not up to the mark. Just came back to the society, as I have become used to the perfect ride my punto in every aspect(except 0-100 figures), and don't wanna have more scary moments, as i love myself and can't risk me and my friends life. While returning back I felt I am shifting gears very often, which was a little painful.


OBSERVATIONS

• Dezire was looking good and bulky from front end.

• It was feather light, realized as soon as I opened and closed the doors.

• Plastic finish inside the vehicle is just awesome.

• Plastic quality is just pathetic, third quality plastic is used in the car.

• Gear ratios are good in respect of drag race.

• Though they are not meant for easy city traffic maneuverability.

• Steering was too light for my liking, as I have always driven only hydraulic power steering equipped vehicles.

• Steering was dead in respect of feedback.

• Braking was too scary and it felt as if they are not capable for this vehicle.

• Cosmetic changes in the ride were good.

• Though everything was there inside the car but there were no rich feel(IMO).

• Don't overreact guys but i felt as if somebody hit it from back, IMHO (its a 2012 Dezire)


I think that Maruti is playing with the life of their loyal customers. I do not want to say anymore, I think a hint is sufficient.

Though I do not want to offend anyone, everyone loves his ride like I do.

But still I said what I felt, I am sorry guys.