Maruti800AC modification

anjan_73 · 11th February 2008, 13:19

Hi

I use my M800 extensively for highway travel. I am looking at strenthing the suspension and also increase the ground clearance. Can anyone let me know where I can get it done in Bangalore and how much will it cost me.

TARUL · 11th February 2008, 14:50

I don't think there is such a thing called "strenthing" the suspension but you can definitely stiffen it.Stiffining the suspension will decrease your ride quality.
The safest way to increase the ground clearance is to upsize you wheels & tyres but this will have a minor increase.

humyum · 11th February 2008, 15:07

I dont know about the suspension part but 145/80/R12 will increase the ground clearance and give a softer ride than the standard 145/70/R12

sumeethaldankar · 13th February 2008, 22:57

Hi,
Doesnt the makers of Automech exhaust also make suspension struts.May be u could talk to them

harry2223 · 14th February 2008, 08:36

get the spacers installed . but raising cars height will affect your ride quality and handling over corners

madan80 · 14th February 2008, 10:17

if you use it extensively on highways i suggest upsizing the tire. This way you ride will improve, but you high speed handling will not be compromised with suspensions.

manek · 16th February 2008, 13:06

anjan you havent mentioned the model year of your car

anjan_73 · 21st February 2008, 04:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by manek

anjan you havent mentioned the model year of your car

Its is a October 2003 model.

shuvd · 21st February 2008, 06:52

@ Anjan - Upsize your tyres. That is the safest bet. IMHO, don't look at spacers and such.

gopz · 21st February 2008, 08:10

I agree, do not mess up the suspension with spacers, just go in for bigger tyres, 145/80R12 is the best bet. I have these tyres in my M800 and have no issues

LongDrive · 21st February 2008, 12:47

Hi,

If tyre size is increase will it not effect millage of the M800Ac ?

11th February 2008, 13:19	#1
anjan_73 BANNED Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 34 Thanked: 11 Times	Maruti800AC modification Hi I use my M800 extensively for highway travel. I am looking at strenthing the suspension and also increase the ground clearance. Can anyone let me know where I can get it done in Bangalore and how much will it cost me.
	() Thanks

11th February 2008, 14:50	#2
TARUL BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 117 Thanked: Once View My Garage	I don't think there is such a thing called "strenthing" the suspension but you can definitely stiffen it.Stiffining the suspension will decrease your ride quality. The safest way to increase the ground clearance is to upsize you wheels & tyres but this will have a minor increase.
	() Thanks

11th February 2008, 15:07	#3
humyum Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,751 Thanked: 5,425 Times	I dont know about the suspension part but 145/80/R12 will increase the ground clearance and give a softer ride than the standard 145/70/R12
	() Thanks

13th February 2008, 22:57	#4
sumeethaldankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,936 Thanked: 3,312 Times View My Garage	Hi, Doesnt the makers of Automech exhaust also make suspension struts.May be u could talk to them
	() Thanks

14th February 2008, 08:36	#5
harry2223 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: patiala Posts: 350 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	get the spacers installed . but raising cars height will affect your ride quality and handling over corners
	() Thanks

14th February 2008, 10:17	#6
madan80 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 1,360 Thanked: 80 Times View My Garage	if you use it extensively on highways i suggest upsizing the tire. This way you ride will improve, but you high speed handling will not be compromised with suspensions.
	() Thanks

16th February 2008, 13:06	#7
manek BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CHENNAI / BANGALORE Posts: 78 Thanked: 4 Times	anjan you havent mentioned the model year of your car
	() Thanks

21st February 2008, 06:52	#9
shuvd Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,081 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	@ Anjan - Upsize your tyres. That is the safest bet. IMHO, don't look at spacers and such.
	() Thanks

21st February 2008, 08:10	#10
gopz BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: India Posts: 452 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	I agree, do not mess up the suspension with spacers, just go in for bigger tyres, 145/80R12 is the best bet. I have these tyres in my M800 and have no issues
	() Thanks

21st February 2008, 12:47	#11
LongDrive BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 67 Thanked: 12 Times	Hi, If tyre size is increase will it not effect millage of the M800Ac ?
	() Thanks