Maruti Suzuki SS80 DX

Edmund · 29th March 2011, 01:25

well, mycarhasablower was supposed to report his find here!

We're waiting!

A team in college were working on a competitor to the Nano for Peugeot and discovered in their research phase that Mr.Singh, the owner of a piece of Indian Motoring history was offered the first Nano too, he gracefully declined!

Anyone know that for a fact?

mycarhasablower · 29th March 2011, 19:50

went there yesterday as well. same time , still no car. its an old house. the lights inside were all off and only the one in the verandah was on. I just hope they were out somewhere in THE car.

ajay99 · 29th March 2011, 20:20

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Originally Posted by mycarhasablower

went there yesterday as well. same time , still no car. its an old house. the lights inside were all off and only the one in the verandah was on. I just hope they were out somewhere in THE car.

please do try to find it.it is a piece of indian automotive history

ajay99 · 7th April 2011, 20:20

SS80 DX for sale in Kerala
1984 Maruti Suzuki 800 DX - Kollam - Cars

mycarhasablower · 7th April 2011, 22:46

i guess its gone. :( No sign of it yet

procircuit_234 · 7th April 2011, 22:46

this one is final result after so much hard work.so much..

bablue · 8th April 2011, 17:18

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Originally Posted by procircuit_234

Attachment 528419this one is final result after so much hard work.so much..

very nice job, well done. Car looks really good in black color. why don't you go for some alloys instead of wheel caps. It will really give a good image. congrats again.

kannan666 · 8th April 2011, 17:35

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Originally Posted by procircuit_234

Attachment 528419this one is final result after so much hard work.so much..

Really well done procircuit ! Hey, my SS is in black too !

sureshkishore · 10th April 2011, 09:07

@procircuit, Nice work on your car!

The black color accentuates the excellent body line of your car. Have you done up the interiors too?

If possible post more pics.

sureshkishore · 10th April 2011, 09:11

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Originally Posted by ajay99

SS80 DX for sale in Kerala
1984 Maruti Suzuki 800 DX - Kollam - Cars

Hey that is a great car Ajay! Got lots of original stuff. sealed Beams/Amber Indicators/Rear Chrome Strip.

bablue · 10th April 2011, 15:34

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Really well done procircuit ! Hey, my SS is in black too !

yes.. have'nt noticed your car.. very well maintained.. congrats. Is the car still with you?

guys.. need some inputs. its summer. and my car is a standard one. feeling very uncomfortable to drive in summer. some thought crossed my mind to go for a A/c unit. Had a talk with my trusted garage guy who suggested me to look for a used A/c unit. He told to look for TYPE-1 A/c unit which fits the model. Please suggest if to go or not to go for a A/c unit in the car. Models available, new or old one which can be fitted with minimum or no alterations.

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IQBAL VEERJI · 10th April 2011, 16:23

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yes.. have'nt noticed your car.. very well maintained.. congrats. Is the car still with you?

guys.. need some inputs. its summer. and my car is a standard one. feeling very uncomfortable to drive in summer. some thought crossed my mind to go for a A/c unit. Had a talk with my trusted garage guy who suggested me to look for a used A/c unit. He told to look for TYPE-1 A/c unit which fits the model. Please suggest if to go or not to go for a A/c unit in the car. Models available, new or old one which can be fitted with minimum or no alterations.

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Hi, it was having 5077 compressor which chilled you even in sweltering heat of 40 degrees, Original DX model in SS80 had this package and was super success after, this to reduce cost and load on engine Maruti went for smaller compressor.
You get second hand 5077 for 3000/- in a good condition and select the one with best pumping , this can be checked by your AC Mechanic,
In short complete kit of AC for your car must not cost you more then 8500/- in mumbai chor bazar.with some of the parts brand new.
I have chor bazar guy number I will inform about it if you can come down to mumbai for the purchase,Regards...........

kannan666 · 10th April 2011, 19:08

[quote=bablue;2308854]yes.. have'nt noticed your car.. very well maintained.. congrats. Is the car still with you?

guys.. need some inputs. its summer. and my car is a standard one. feeling very uncomfortable to drive in summer. some thought crossed my mind to go for a A/c unit. Had a talk with my trusted garage guy who suggested me to look for a used A/c unit. He told to look for TYPE-1 A/c unit which fits the model. Please suggest if to go or not to go for a A/c unit in the car. Models available, new or old one which can be fitted with minimum or no alterations.

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Yes, I still have it, check it out by viewing my garage ! I too got the A/C fixed in my SS, but don't recall what unit my garage used, it was way back in 2000 though and I've had absolutely no problem with the unit although I do not use the car much nowadays since the fitness certificate has expired.

sureshkishore · 11th April 2011, 19:18

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Originally Posted by IQBAL VEERJI

You get second hand 5077 for 3000/- in a good condition and select the one with best pumping , this can be checked by your AC Mechanic,
.

Yes the SS80 had a SD507 Sanden Compressor (a 5 piston 70cc compressor) The Same that has been used rampantly by A/C retro fitters for decades.It is still available new in the R134 format. Should cost 15-16k for a new installation.
But if you try you can get one from the scrap dealer for a fraction.

anekho · 17th April 2011, 18:29

I'm really interested in purchasing a SS80 and I have two questions:

1) What are the SS80's dimensions (width, height, length)?

2) How much would an SS80 in running condition (ie good mechanical condition) cost (Chennai)?
I don't mind dents and dings or lack of AC (although AC preferred) as I can spend some more and get these sorted out later on.

Cheers!

29th March 2011, 01:25	#1021
Edmund BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Stuttgart, Germany. Posts: 830 Thanked: 163 Times View My Garage	Re: Maruti Suzuki SS80 DX well, mycarhasablower was supposed to report his find here! We're waiting! A team in college were working on a competitor to the Nano for Peugeot and discovered in their research phase that Mr.Singh, the owner of a piece of Indian Motoring history was offered the first Nano too, he gracefully declined! Anyone know that for a fact?
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29th March 2011, 19:50	#1022
mycarhasablower BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: -_- Posts: 315 Thanked: 130 Times	Re: Maruti Suzuki SS80 DX went there yesterday as well. same time , still no car. its an old house. the lights inside were all off and only the one in the verandah was on. I just hope they were out somewhere in THE car. Last edited by mycarhasablower : 29th March 2011 at 19:52.
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7th April 2011, 20:20	#1024
ajay99 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: trivandrum Posts: 2,731 Thanked: 1,614 Times	Re: Maruti Suzuki SS80 DX SS80 DX for sale in Kerala 1984 Maruti Suzuki 800 DX - Kollam - Cars
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7th April 2011, 22:46	#1025
mycarhasablower BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: -_- Posts: 315 Thanked: 130 Times	Re: Maruti Suzuki SS80 DX i guess its gone. :( No sign of it yet
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procircuit_234 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 223 Thanked: 16 Times	Re: Maruti Suzuki SS80 DX this one is final result after so much hard work.so much..
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10th April 2011, 09:07	#1029
sureshkishore BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: trivandrum Posts: 478 Thanked: 290 Times	Re: Maruti Suzuki SS80 DX @procircuit, Nice work on your car! The black color accentuates the excellent body line of your car. Have you done up the interiors too? If possible post more pics.
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10th April 2011, 19:08	#1033
kannan666 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KA-02 Posts: 1,002 Thanked: 128 Times View My Garage	Re: Maruti Suzuki SS80 DX [quote=bablue;2308854]yes.. have'nt noticed your car.. very well maintained.. congrats. Is the car still with you? guys.. need some inputs. its summer. and my car is a standard one. feeling very uncomfortable to drive in summer. some thought crossed my mind to go for a A/c unit. Had a talk with my trusted garage guy who suggested me to look for a used A/c unit. He told to look for TYPE-1 A/c unit which fits the model. Please suggest if to go or not to go for a A/c unit in the car. Models available, new or old one which can be fitted with minimum or no alterations. [/b][/QUOTE Yes, I still have it, check it out by viewing my garage ! I too got the A/C fixed in my SS, but don't recall what unit my garage used, it was way back in 2000 though and I've had absolutely no problem with the unit although I do not use the car much nowadays since the fitness certificate has expired.
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17th April 2011, 18:29	#1035
anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,995 Thanked: 684 Times	Re: Maruti Suzuki SS80 DX I'm really interested in purchasing a SS80 and I have two questions: 1) What are the SS80's dimensions (width, height, length)? 2) How much would an SS80 in running condition (ie good mechanical condition) cost (Chennai)? I don't mind dents and dings or lack of AC (although AC preferred) as I can spend some more and get these sorted out later on. Cheers! Last edited by anekho : 17th April 2011 at 18:31.
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