18/05/2018
This 2008 model Maruti Suzuki SX4 came to us simply for an estimate for engine, clutch, suspension overhaul and some decent body repair work so that when sold, it's able to fetch it's owner a respectable amount which could then be added on to buying a new sedan for his son.
From the beginning, I'm a firm believer of owning exclusive masterpieces but with judicious use of resources. For this car too, I suggested designing it into something that their young son would enjoy driving, is a head turner as it whizzes down the road and will cost them merely 20% of their intended investment in a new vehicle. I gave an estimate of Rs. 1 lac for the jobs requested by them and an additional 1 lac for modifications on the car, with a guarantee of another 5 hassle-free years on the road.
To convince them finally and surely, it took me a digital designing of all that I had in mind to transform this humble vehicle into a beast on the streets. The father-son duo believed in me and that's all we needed to go full-steam ahead.
The rest they say is history...
Presenting to you, the all new, SX4!
For all you automobile enthusiasts, a brief overview of the major things we worked upon:
Clutch overhaul
Suspension overhaul
Complete engine overhaul
K&N conical air filter Type-R
Complete free flow dual exhausts
Exhaust mouth pipes
Tyres- 225/50/R17 Dunlop
Hand painted Tyre markings
Alloy wheels painted metallic red and buffed
Body kits/skirting
Rear spoiler with brake light
Head lamps painted black
Main beams- Philips essential vision 90/100
LED parking lamps
LED fog lamps
DRL LED strips for bumper skirting
LED number plate illuminator lights
Complete dent-paint with striping, black roof, painted grills and fog lamp covers
And of course, a new and befitting set of number plates, seat covers and 5D foot mats
Happy viewing and see you soon at our workshop!