Daewoo fan club

[testdriver]

Yesterday I was wandering to get the prices of alloy Rims. Almost every shopkeeper was telling me not to put alloy wheels on a Daewoo. They were telling me that the central hub circumference does not fits into alloy wheels, and one has to grind the alloys wheels to fit, due to which the car use to vibrate at certain speeds!

Those having alloy wheels installed, share your experience regarding this issue!

[hammed25]

well i also own daewoo since last 6 years and i do love its performance... any way can any body suggest me about new bumpers where can i get them with reasonable price bcoz i want to change them.....

[robin]

@spectra: u bought him a public transport scheme daewoo, not a good deal in 315K, though its in immaculate condition.

[spectra]

@Robin
surprisingly the car is not registered as a public scheme one
It belonged to wife of an Army General and it is damn well kept especialy from inside. The glove box has a special foaming installed to avoid rattling sound. Ashtray was filled with nice smelling beeds. Full service history (Yes, that too in Pakistan). Genuine Mileage ws 86K when we bought it and we havent spent a penny on anything apart from routine manitenance.

[robin]

@spectra: (y) good deal then, i must say.

btw, i have a question from @testdriver, why does it have "diesel engine like sound", almost 90% racers, i know its low rider, probably hitting ground, exhaust leaks or what ?

[testdriver]

Here is the list of spare parts dealers and workshops:

ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI

Nasir [New Parts Import] Nasir Tariq0345-5114470

Tahir, G-8 Markaz, Isb. (Workshop + Parts)
0333-5613924

Daewoo Centre, I&T Centre, G-10, Isb.(Workshop + Parts)
Shahid@0346-5041322
Sarfraz@0333-5101486
Waseem@0301-5420108

Faqeer Hussain, I&T Centre, G-10, Isb.(Workshop + Parts)
0300-5575849

Wajid Khan, Plot # 80,St # 4, I-10/3, Islamabad.
(Workshop)
0300-9144049
0300-5335054

Moon, Stadium Road, Rwp. (Workshop)
0300-5312903

Mian Khan, Fauji Towers, Tipu Road, Rwp.(Workshop)
0300-5318802

Daewoo Plus, Fire Brigade, Isb. (Workshop + Parts)
051-2202515

Federal Autos, I-10, Isb. (Workshop + Parts)
051-4443594

New Friends Autos, High Court Road near Gulraiz Colony, Rwp. (Workshop)
Irfan (Mechanic) 03025832032
Sajid (Electrician) 03335373739

Friends Autos, I-9/3, Islamabad(Workshop)
Khalid 03325111110

Khair Muhammad, Mitho Khan, Rwp. (Old Parts)
0300-5094437

Jamroz Khan, Mitho Khan, Rwp Saddar (Old Parts)
0333-5119311

Noor Rahim, Chah Sultan, Rwp. (Old Parts)
0300-5292903

Maqsood, Mitho Khan, Rwp. (Old Parts)
0300-5078564

Aziz Autos, Rwp Sadar (New Spare Parts)
051-5568254

Qamar Autos, Azhar Shaheed, Rwp Saddar (New Spare Parts)
051-5515891

Raja Autos, Azhar Shaheed, Rwp Saddar (New Spare Parts)
051-5566757

Rajput Autos, Gawalmandi, Rwp. (New Spare Parts)
051-5530443

Sohail Autos, Azhar Shaheed, Rwp. (New Spare Parts)
051-5564870

Subhan Autos, Gawalmandi,Rwp. (New Spare Parts)
051-5533546

Central Automobiles, I-9, Isb. (Workshop + Parts)
0321-9559589 [Closed]

PESHAWAR:

Daewoo Center, Peshawar (Old Parts)
091-2590307, 0300-5733446, 0300-9021990

Hameed Khan, Shoba Bazar, Peshawar (Old Parts)
0301-4782499

LAHORE:

Korea Autos/AL-Madina Auto Store (New & Old Spare Parts)
Address:- F-9 Mashriq Plaza, Montgomery Road, Lahore.
Ph: 042-36374242, 0333-6374242, 0321-6374242

Korea Defence Motor (Parts & Service + Computerized Checkup, Wheel Balancing & Alignment)
Address: Main Road, Punjab Housing Society, Ghazi Road,
Near DHA, Lahore.
Ph: 042-35809911, 0334-6374242

Daewoo House (Bilal Gunj) (Old parts)
Address: Opposite 1-D, Hassan Plaza, Bilal Market, Hospital Road, Bilal Gunj
Lahore.
042-37229472

Bajwa Autos, Lahore (New Spare Parts)
042-37228616

Naveed (Bilal Gunj)(Old parts)
042-37116623, 0300-4594510

Ahsan Munna (Bilal Gunj)(Old parts)
042-37241373

KARACHI:

Modern Autos, Karachi (New Spare Parts)
021-2726986

Akram Auto Workshop (Workshop)
Jamshaid Roar, Near MCB Bank
PH: 021-34913235

Mubeen (Mechanic)
Alladdin Park
03212702317

Aslam (Mechanic)
Alladdin Park
03452285459

Abdul Qadir (Mechanic)
Piyala Hotel, FB Area
03002264144

Muhammad Waseem (Mechanic)
Piyala Hotel, FB Area
03002248764

Irshad (Mechanic)
Near Friends Cng (Shaheed-e-Millat Road, Baloch Colony)
0300-9206481

[testdriver]

@hammad

You can get a good condition bumper for around Rs.3000/=, from the old parts dealers

@robin

Daewoo sound is lounder than other cars due to the fact of being a TBI, having open throttle body, and the bigger plastic air filter box and resonator-less setup make the sound more loud.

[hammed25]

ok i will have it check but anyone have any idea if i will buy new one how much will it cost (each Bumper)

[shaan]

@testdriver
I would not recommend using alloys as have tried each method.The grinding one produce vibration below 60km/hr and hub installed ones give vibration mild over 120km/hr which in long term damages your tyroid ends and d-Bosch.Best is to find original Daewoo Alloys or Enjoy the stock ones
@hammed25
You can buy new bumpers black in colour from FEDERAL AUTOMOBILES Islamabad 051-4443594

[hammed25]

hay do u know what's the price there well i just want to have the idea before i can talk to them for new bumbers

[shaan]

Last year when i inquired for a friend, Front And rear Bumper after adjusting his around Rs.7500/-

[kkoool]

@testdriver

the alloys of a charade gtti like hashim has come with a light mag alloy and they fit bolt on the daewoo....

otherwise go for universal alloys (used)... like i did

and the people are lying abt wobbling and stuff.
basically they dont have the right PCD so they fkin say never to put em as they arent recommemded by ......them

[testdriver]

@shaan

The used Daewoo alloy rims are being sold at Rs.15000/= by the old parts dealers, offcourse without any warranty. I think it is too much for a cost of used one!

@kkool

Fine! I will try to get those! Any place where I can these alloy rims?

[kashmir1]

@testdriver

i am a big fan of daewoo and also impressed by your technical knowledege about it. we have this car for quite some time and have used it as suv (cause we dont have actual suv). a great solid car.
can you give your openion about installing power steering in it as i am told that conversion doesnt work well.

regards

[shaan]

@testdriver
They are quite costly

[testdriver]

@kashmir

(y)....You are welcome here! The power steering assembly of Daewoo Cielo/Nexia/Espero are bolt on in the Daewoo Racer, worth Rs.10000/=, and works perfectly. The steering box is also to be replaced and the above cost includes it!

[testdriver]

@shaan

Yes, you are right, but they comes with Qabli tyres 185/65 R14, that are included in Rs.15000/=. I think if the tyres are in a good condition, it is a fair deal....

[shaan]

@testdriver
now thats sounds reasonable

[testdriver]

@shaan
The question is: Should I go for used alloy rims or not? Personally I have checked them and they seems all right.....!

[shaan]

@testdriver
I have no personal experience with original alloys but you can install them & try them.(take the vehicle above 120km/hr and observe slight wobbling**which is normally almost unnoticable**between 100km/hr - 135km/hr).If no wobbling at all then the alloys are fine or they will ruin your tyroid ends and d-bush.
If perfect,then go for new Yokohama C-drive tyres 185/65R14 or second successor Dunlop P9000 or Dunlop Lm701