Suspension and engine Mods for Alto LX!

kpzen · 28th August 2006, 15:38

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Originally Posted by jkdas

I remember reading a thread abt struts, even had pix.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...ighlight=strut

speedzak · 28th August 2006, 16:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkdas

emm, emm... so you got the freeflow to eh? how abt sourcing a 1.1 engine? or maybe turboed alto? no joke. I haev seen turboed M800 and hence

you knw...

next time I am driving teh car and you sit and watch some movie.

I remember reading a thread abt struts, even had pix.

Nice suggestions bro! I'm seriously thinking about that 1.1 engine now. Turbo can wait.

I'll watch basic instinct while you drive and I wanna see how long you can drive without peeping in.

So, a Strut bar is better than going for a shock change?

speedzak · 29th August 2006, 15:49

Guys!!
Please suggest whether I should go for a shock change or strut braces?

Knight Rider · 29th August 2006, 16:29

Zak, I also have a free flow and k&n filter in my alto, So following the tradition of mods, i also went for the suspension upgrade. This is the suggestion that I got..

Mind you they do e-zens and b-zens.. You dont have to change the rear shocks as they work just fine, stiffening the springs on the front would do.
Got the entire thing sone for 3k. I am not a pro driver, Just a novice, So I took some opinions from my friend who is into rallying and he thinks it is just fine. So what do you say?

vark2551 · 29th August 2006, 16:39

experts, can anyone shed some light on where to get the koni suspension from in india for a good price. also, can u tell me about will fitting this cause any trouble on an old zen?

speedzak · 29th August 2006, 18:26

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Originally Posted by vark2551

experts, can anyone shed some light on where to get the koni suspension from in india for a good price. also, can u tell me about will fitting this cause any trouble on an old zen?

Koni suspensions are available in almost every cities of India.
'Methods' does the marketing here in South india. (Dont know about other parts). They sell it with Bill & Warranty. Each shock cost around 5k.

@Knightrider~
Thanx for the info man! And nice to know that more and more people are modding this cute car!

But do you have strut braces in your ride too? that'll make a sea of change I think!

And guyz! after all those kind suggestion from you all, I'm thinking of dropping this KONI thingy from my shopping list. What say??

carfreak · 29th August 2006, 18:29

speedzak,i am not an expert,but i feel you should go for the strut braces.basically because,i feel its way cheaper and if you can get a better experience with it and more importantly if you are satisfied with it,there's no need to go for a shocks upgrade.
i am a person who feels we should go step by step-experience something first so that you can experience the other thing better.so first fix the struts and check it out for yourself-see how it fares.then you can if required go for the suspension change

Knight Rider · 29th August 2006, 21:01

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@Knightrider~
Thanx for the info man! And nice to know that more and more people are modding this cute car!

No Sweat Zak, Any time, And I think there are some more crazy guys out there.

But do you have strut braces in your ride too? that'll make a sea of change I think!

No yet man, My mechanic has not advised me about it so far, Lemme have a word with him and see what he thinks...

And guyz! after all those kind suggestion from you all, I'm thinking of dropping this KONI thingy from my shopping list. What say??[/quote]

Didnt wanna say it.. But hey you said it now. Good decision

And yes the nect best that you can do is put a 1.1l engine.

speedzak · 30th August 2006, 09:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by car crazy kid

if i was you i would seriously consider a 1.1 engine.

I am! I am! ears! ears!

1.1 is a monster I think for this car. By the pulling this 800mill can do with a K&N extreme and a freeflow, I can just imagine what the 1.1 can do!

jkdas · 30th August 2006, 10:41

wht did I say! ha, told you to get 1.1

emm, and add iridium sparks + HD cable.oh and that triphase thing

speedzak · 30th August 2006, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkdas

wht did I say! ha, told you to get 1.1

emm, and add iridium sparks + HD cable.oh and that triphase thing

Great sir!!

!!!!!!!!!

A doubt here: is it possible to fit in the iridium spark plugs + HD cables in my current engine (.8 ltr) and then remove those and place it in the 1.1??

Count me as crazy, ignorant, dumb or whatsoever if this question is stupid!!!

turbo_freak · 30th August 2006, 16:48

Hi guys, wanted to fit Koni's on my Indica V2 Turbodiesel too. Guess it will correct the understeering present now????!!!
Where does one get that done in Bangalore.

Experts please shed kindly light.

kpzen · 30th August 2006, 21:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbo_freak

Hi guys, wanted to fit Koni's on my Indica V2 Turbodiesel too. Guess it will correct the understeering present now????!!!

Experts please shed kindly light.

Understeer is considered to be better than oversteer....

Get a fat tyre on stock small rims u'll have all the oversteer u want

speedzak · 31st August 2006, 01:12

Guyz!
Got the freeflow installed. WOW!!!! is the word!
Boosted the low end torque and does a big difference in acceleration all the way. And it has given a new life to the drive.
All this without making a lot of noise. I wanted to keep the exhaust sound low and it's almost to my liking. Just a small bass note in the back.

Now to move with the suspension tuning. And Koni is OUT!!!

kpzen · 31st August 2006, 09:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedzak

Guyz!
Got the freeflow installed. WOW!!!! is the word!
Boosted the low end torque and does a big difference in acceleration all the way. And it has given a new life to the drive.
All this without making a lot of noise. I wanted to keep the exhaust sound low and it's almost to my liking. Just a small bass note in the back.

Now to move with the suspension tuning. And Koni is OUT!!!

Congrats for the free flow...!!!! Automech????

nice to see Koni is out, now u get strut n brace.....

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Knight Rider BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 282 Thanked: 28 Times	Zak, I also have a free flow and k&n filter in my alto, So following the tradition of mods, i also went for the suspension upgrade. This is the suggestion that I got.. Mind you they do e-zens and b-zens.. You dont have to change the rear shocks as they work just fine, stiffening the springs on the front would do. Got the entire thing sone for 3k. I am not a pro driver, Just a novice, So I took some opinions from my friend who is into rallying and he thinks it is just fine. So what do you say?
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vark2551 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 4 Thanked: 0 Times	experts, can anyone shed some light on where to get the koni suspension from in india for a good price. also, can u tell me about will fitting this cause any trouble on an old zen?
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carfreak BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Udupi Posts: 599 Thanked: 342 Times	speedzak,i am not an expert,but i feel you should go for the strut braces.basically because,i feel its way cheaper and if you can get a better experience with it and more importantly if you are satisfied with it,there's no need to go for a shocks upgrade. i am a person who feels we should go step by step-experience something first so that you can experience the other thing better.so first fix the struts and check it out for yourself-see how it fares.then you can if required go for the suspension change
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29th August 2006, 21:01	#23
Knight Rider BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 282 Thanked: 28 Times	[ @Knightrider~ Thanx for the info man! And nice to know that more and more people are modding this cute car! No Sweat Zak, Any time, And I think there are some more crazy guys out there. But do you have strut braces in your ride too? that'll make a sea of change I think! No yet man, My mechanic has not advised me about it so far, Lemme have a word with him and see what he thinks... And guyz! after all those kind suggestion from you all, I'm thinking of dropping this KONI thingy from my shopping list. What say??[/quote] Didnt wanna say it.. But hey you said it now. Good decision And yes the nect best that you can do is put a 1.1l engine.
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jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	wht did I say! ha, told you to get 1.1 emm, and add iridium sparks + HD cable.oh and that triphase thing
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30th August 2006, 16:48	#27
turbo_freak BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 52 Thanked: 3 Times	Hi guys, wanted to fit Koni's on my Indica V2 Turbodiesel too. Guess it will correct the understeering present now????!!! Where does one get that done in Bangalore. Experts please shed kindly light.
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31st August 2006, 01:12	#29
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	Guyz! Got the freeflow installed. WOW!!!! is the word! Boosted the low end torque and does a big difference in acceleration all the way. And it has given a new life to the drive. All this without making a lot of noise. I wanted to keep the exhaust sound low and it's almost to my liking. Just a small bass note in the back. Now to move with the suspension tuning. And Koni is OUT!!!
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