Modding Maruti Versa, Need HELP!!! - Team-BHP

rajatkumar · 6th May 2008, 12:02

Hi Guys,

I have a 4 yr old Maruti Versa, which is not being used much at my place. The resale value of Versa is pathetic, so am looking for some great modification idea, so that I can drive the vehicle and feel great about riding it.

The car has been run about 40K kms, and still holds the stock tyres and electricals. No chnage or modification has beed done on it.

I am looking for the following type of modification-
1. Change in Tyres, stock is 13" rims which are just toooo small. Suggest me some fitting tyres, which give it a good look.
2. Any possible changes in looks, exterior as well as interiors. I was thinking of removing few seats from rear!
3. Some great "audio" work
4. How about carputer?

The list of modifications doesnt really end here... I am nt looking to play around with bhp, but i would like to have modifications on the visual side and features ...

Also, looking for some decent motor works in delhi, preferably near Dwarka...

Guys... help me!

GTO · 6th May 2008, 17:15

The Versa's ride quality is not exact the best, so you should stay away from upsizing the wheel size to 14 inch.

V-16 · 6th May 2008, 17:34

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Originally Posted by rajatkumar

Hi Guys,

I have a 4 yr old Maruti Versa, which is not being used much at my place. The resale value of Versa is pathetic, so am looking for some great modification idea, so that I can drive the vehicle and feel great about riding it.

The car has been run about 40K kms, and still holds the stock tyres and electricals. No chnage or modification has beed done on it.

I am looking for the following type of modification-
1. Change in Tyres, stock is 13" rims which are just toooo small. Suggest me some fitting tyres, which give it a good look.
2. Any possible changes in looks, exterior as well as interiors. I was thinking of removing few seats from rear!
3. Some great "audio" work
4. How about carputer?

The list of modifications doesnt really end here... I am nt looking to play around with bhp, but i would like to have modifications on the visual side and features ...

Also, looking for some decent motor works in delhi, preferably near Dwarka...

Guys... help me!

Visually I think you would only make it look more pathetic if you did anything with it. The Versa is a great and practical car but then there is not much one can do to it. I just love the responsive engine and the near short shift gear experience.
You can plonk in some good Ice, what im not the right person to advise. Maybe Navin or Bass & Trouble may be able to shed more light on that issue.
Why dont you want to add some more Bhp to it. Ideally it has the right heart to get things like this done. The Versa is the only Rear Wheel Drive car in the Maruti Car/Van range, now you know why I am smiling. The issue is the tall body and the centre of gravity. These things make the Versa a near forbidden fruit to modify. If one could do something to keep it planted and probably cure its roll happy tendencies, I would think it as the best Indian car for a turbo set up. RWD Turbo, wow. Unfortunately only a dream as not worth it.

By the way whats a Carputer??

SohailPistawala · 6th May 2008, 17:44

gogi bhai by carputer i think he meant computer in the car!! correct if i am wrong Rajatkumar!!

Technocrat · 6th May 2008, 17:51

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Originally Posted by V16

The Versa is the only Rear Wheel Drive car in the Maruti Car/Van range.

You forgot the humble Omni

n_aditya · 6th May 2008, 17:54

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

You forgot the humble Omni

What about the gypsy? IIRC the gypsy is rear wheel drive too.

ramie2400 · 6th May 2008, 19:37

if you can please post a good profile pic of your Versa may be some of us can photochop it and you can see it visually before planning in the make-up for the exteriors,this might help you cheers

Ramie

rajatkumar · 7th May 2008, 11:26

Well,

I happen to own a swift(petrol) too... and sometimes i really feel that Versa gives me a better pickup than the Swift.

I am in still in love with Versa, and its utility factor cannot be ignored. The vehicle becomes a little scary on high speed and thats due to it "too tall boy" design... CG is much higher and u really feel scared of taking even slight turns at high speed.

How I can get the same vehicle done with CG lowered a lot and be able to make it more stable?

GTO has strictly advised "not" to upgrade the tires...

ICE is what I am planning to put on.

Btw guys, Carputer is having a computer system in your Car... more like a full fledged PC! I guess Carputer and ICE will get me lots of new features in my car!

The main query which i still have is... How do i improve the ride quality? Make the vehicle more comfortable? More attractive?

regards
Rajat

prabhuav · 7th May 2008, 14:42

Rajat,

Try a single fibre spring at the back ..
Discussions are in the attached thread

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...af-bolero.html (single rear leaf on bolero??)

GTO · 7th May 2008, 14:45

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GTO has strictly advised "not" to upgrade the tires...

Yes, please dont upsize on the Versa. What you could do is opt for better quality rubber of the same size.

prabhuav · 7th May 2008, 19:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

Yes, please dont upsize on the Versa. What you could do is opt for better quality rubber of the same size.

GTO - as long as the sidewall height is not reduced, what is the issue in upsizing? The versa could definitely use better grip.

manikjeet · 7th May 2008, 20:12

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Originally Posted by n_aditya

What about the gypsy? IIRC the gypsy is rear wheel drive too.

i think the gypsy is a 4x4 vehicle only

jsrakkar · 7th May 2008, 23:47

Some time back, Channel [V] had modded two Versas for their all-India-something tour.

What they had done to Exterior may not be practical (They had put in lots of graphics in every colour possible with flowing waves and other patterns, etc).

But, the interior was done up very well. I don't remember it exactly though - they had put up a big LCD screen on the roof after the driver area and a big, comfy sofa in the rear, making it a 4(or 5) seater only.

You can try something like that.

Anyways, modding a Versa sounds like a good idea, but something needs to be done about that ride quality first.

Cheers!

Regards,
Jaspreet Singh

6th May 2008, 12:02	#1 (permalink)
rajatkumar Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 31	Modding Maruti Versa, Need HELP!!! Hi Guys, I have a 4 yr old Maruti Versa, which is not being used much at my place. The resale value of Versa is pathetic, so am looking for some great modification idea, so that I can drive the vehicle and feel great about riding it. The car has been run about 40K kms, and still holds the stock tyres and electricals. No chnage or modification has beed done on it. I am looking for the following type of modification- 1. Change in Tyres, stock is 13" rims which are just toooo small. Suggest me some fitting tyres, which give it a good look. 2. Any possible changes in looks, exterior as well as interiors. I was thinking of removing few seats from rear! 3. Some great "audio" work 4. How about carputer? The list of modifications doesnt really end here... I am nt looking to play around with bhp, but i would like to have modifications on the visual side and features ... Also, looking for some decent motor works in delhi, preferably near Dwarka... Guys... help me! __________________ I can only understand Binary Clocks....

6th May 2008, 17:15	#2 (permalink)
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 13,810 View My Garage	The Versa's ride quality is not exact the best, so you should stay away from upsizing the wheel size to 14 inch. __________________ GTO Change the way you think, and watch the world change around you. Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.

7th May 2008, 11:26	#8 (permalink)
rajatkumar Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 31	Well, I happen to own a swift(petrol) too... and sometimes i really feel that Versa gives me a better pickup than the Swift. I am in still in love with Versa, and its utility factor cannot be ignored. The vehicle becomes a little scary on high speed and thats due to it "too tall boy" design... CG is much higher and u really feel scared of taking even slight turns at high speed. How I can get the same vehicle done with CG lowered a lot and be able to make it more stable? GTO has strictly advised "not" to upgrade the tires... ICE is what I am planning to put on. Btw guys, Carputer is having a computer system in your Car... more like a full fledged PC! I guess Carputer and ICE will get me lots of new features in my car! The main query which i still have is... How do i improve the ride quality? Make the vehicle more comfortable? More attractive? regards Rajat __________________ I can only understand Binary Clocks....

7th May 2008, 14:42	#9 (permalink)
prabhuav BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 366 View My Garage	Rajat, Try a single fibre spring at the back .. Discussions are in the attached thread http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...af-bolero.html (single rear leaf on bolero??) __________________ 89' Premier Padmini;98 Bullet 500;02 Honda Hornet - cb919;03 Activa;04 Elantra CRDi - Peted;07 Scorpio DX

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jsrakkar Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 28	Some time back, Channel [V] had modded two Versas for their all-India-something tour. What they had done to Exterior may not be practical (They had put in lots of graphics in every colour possible with flowing waves and other patterns, etc). But, the interior was done up very well. I don't remember it exactly though - they had put up a big LCD screen on the roof after the driver area and a big, comfy sofa in the rear, making it a 4(or 5) seater only. You can try something like that. Anyways, modding a Versa sounds like a good idea, but something needs to be done about that ride quality first. Cheers! Regards, Jaspreet Singh