The Maruti 800 Mod Thread

sureshshanmugam · 31st January 2007, 14:15

Hi Team

The ultimate objective of starting this thread is to share the ideas and experiences on M800 modifications.

I have a 2002 Model MPFI 5S M800, It is till in mint condition and clocked only 40K, I would like to know if it would be worthy to put anti-corrossion coating on the chasis to increase its chasis life. I do not have idea of changing the car for atleast the next 3-4 years.

Also would like to know if there is any life time for the tyres. My Ceat Formula tyres are good in tread, but would like to know if there is any period of time after which the tyres become harder.

ajitkommini · 31st January 2007, 14:38

1. An underbody rubber coating would probably be the best for anti corrosion. Additional benefits of this are dust/scratch protection and soundproofing

2. It's advisable to change tyres after 5 years or so because the compound becomes hard.

sureshshanmugam · 31st January 2007, 15:22

Can any body help me by recommending a place where I can get my M800 under chase rubber coated in Chennai?

Rudra Sen · 31st January 2007, 15:54

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Originally Posted by sureshshanmugam

under chase rubber coated in Chennai?

You mean under body!!

Any big service center will do that for your car. Check with 3M also.

theMAG · 31st January 2007, 15:57

You could do what Speedzak has done for his Alto. Headers, wheels etc. Look at his gallery for pics and comments

manveet · 31st January 2007, 16:02

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Originally Posted by sureshshanmugam

Hi Team

The ultimate objective of starting this thread is to share the ideas and experiences on M800 modifications.

Hey dude,

Nice thread you've started - and welcome to TBhp.

Just for your reference, just browse through this thread when you find the time .. you'll like it for sure .. it's AWESOME !!

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/collec...uti-800-a.html

Regards

CrAzY dRiVeR · 31st January 2007, 18:29

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Originally Posted by manveet

Hey dude,

Nice thread you've started - and welcome to TBhp.

Just for your reference, just browse through this thread when you find the time .. you'll like it for sure .. it's AWESOME !!

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/collec...uti-800-a.html

Regards

Nice that you have started this thread...

Please go through the above thread too... Its one of the best M800 threads i have seen...

iraghava · 31st January 2007, 18:43

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Originally Posted by sureshshanmugam

Also would like to know if there is any life time for the tyres. My Ceat Formula tyres are good in tread, but would like to know if there is any period of time after which the tyres become harder.

General recommendation is that you should change your tyres after every 5 years regardless of what mileage they have done. This is because the rubber of the tyres starts to disintegrate after that time & it becomes dangerous to drive around on those tyres. There have been known cases of high-speed tyre failure due to the rubber's disintegration with age. IMHO it is not worth the risk to drive around on tyres which pose a danger to your safety.

sureshshanmugam · 1st February 2007, 14:11

What can be done to improve AC performance in 800, apart from sunfilm is there anyhting like we can replace the compressor with that of an alto/zen,Is it possible.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 9th March 2007, 20:20

Guys, hope you heard about the amphibian maruti800 in kerala... It awesome... No other words to describe the work...

Check this thread... http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...-sea-pics.html

sureshshanmugam · 10th March 2007, 09:21

My 800 photos,

Suggesstions for modifications are welcome.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 10th March 2007, 10:16

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Originally Posted by sureshshanmugam

My 800 photos,

Suggesstions for modifications are welcome.

Nice car... But, i feel the fog lamps look very much out of place...

navdeep · 10th March 2007, 11:16

@sureshshanmugam : Just a suggestion, redact your number plate while posting pictures of your car.

planet_rocker · 10th March 2007, 11:23

@suresh - the alloys look pretty neat. but the fog lamps look out of place...get a bull bar and fix the fog lamps to it.

...otherwise its a very nice looking cutie!

desigNation · 10th March 2007, 17:11

suresh-your cars great looking,just some suggestions,change the fog lamps really looks out of place,paint the window frame matt black or use matt black sticker,go for a change in the number board,use smaller font[for reference check my gallery]caliper painted red looks nice , please paint the rear drum back to black,take of the mud flap from rear.these above mentioned will surely make your car look better.

31st January 2007, 14:15	#1
sureshshanmugam BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 79 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	The Maruti 800 Mod Thread Hi Team The ultimate objective of starting this thread is to share the ideas and experiences on M800 modifications. I have a 2002 Model MPFI 5S M800, It is till in mint condition and clocked only 40K, I would like to know if it would be worthy to put anti-corrossion coating on the chasis to increase its chasis life. I do not have idea of changing the car for atleast the next 3-4 years. Also would like to know if there is any life time for the tyres. My Ceat Formula tyres are good in tread, but would like to know if there is any period of time after which the tyres become harder.
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31st January 2007, 14:38	#2
ajitkommini BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 490 Thanked: 124 Times	1. An underbody rubber coating would probably be the best for anti corrosion. Additional benefits of this are dust/scratch protection and soundproofing 2. It's advisable to change tyres after 5 years or so because the compound becomes hard.
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31st January 2007, 15:22	#3
sureshshanmugam BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 79 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Under body coating for M800 Can any body help me by recommending a place where I can get my M800 under chase rubber coated in Chennai?
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31st January 2007, 15:57	#5
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	You could do what Speedzak has done for his Alto. Headers, wheels etc. Look at his gallery for pics and comments
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1st February 2007, 14:11	#9
sureshshanmugam BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 79 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	What can be done to improve AC performance in 800, apart from sunfilm is there anyhting like we can replace the compressor with that of an alto/zen,Is it possible.
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9th March 2007, 20:20	#10
CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 17,176 Thanked: 73,485 Times View My Garage	The Amphibian Maruti 800 Guys, hope you heard about the amphibian maruti800 in kerala... It awesome... No other words to describe the work... Check this thread... http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...-sea-pics.html
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10th March 2007, 09:21	#11
sureshshanmugam BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 79 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	My 800 Photos My 800 photos, Suggesstions for modifications are welcome.
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10th March 2007, 11:16	#13
navdeep BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 892 Thanked: 4 Times	@sureshshanmugam : Just a suggestion, redact your number plate while posting pictures of your car.
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10th March 2007, 11:23	#14
planet_rocker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bong-land Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 426 Times	@suresh - the alloys look pretty neat. but the fog lamps look out of place...get a bull bar and fix the fog lamps to it. ...otherwise its a very nice looking cutie!
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10th March 2007, 17:11	#15
desigNation BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: calicut Posts: 661 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	suresh-your cars great looking,just some suggestions,change the fog lamps really looks out of place,paint the window frame matt black or use matt black sticker,go for a change in the number board,use smaller font[for reference check my gallery]caliper painted red looks nice , please paint the rear drum back to black,take of the mud flap from rear.these above mentioned will surely make your car look better.
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