M800 - Raised Suspension

gopz · 9th August 2007, 18:06

Guys, has anyone here done this? I am planning to raise the suspension with spacers. Is it a good idea? I am doing this because the underbody hits big speed breakers even if I go at really slow speeds. I can either do this or I can replace the tyres with 145/80 instead of the stock 145/70

Will this cause any issues with the stability of the vehicle at high speeds, because CG would be higher?

Any competent mechanics who can do this in Bangalore?

humyum · 9th August 2007, 18:51

Go for 145/80/R12s ..have been running them in my 800 since a year and 13 thousand km.And since 13 thousand km i dont remember even once my cars underbelly touching the speedbreaker plus the ride has become softer and small undulations go undetected.

The only downside is bodyroll and the steering is not as precise as it was with the 145/70/r12s.

Also there is a speedo error of around 6 km seen on the speedo as well as the odometer.

humyum · 9th August 2007, 19:54

Also forgot to add the pickup decreases a tad bit.

zenopio · 9th August 2007, 20:45

dont put speacers..your handling will decrease ....

gopz · 10th August 2007, 09:12

Thanks guys...I would probably upgrade the tyres then

Ram · 10th August 2007, 09:47

@gopz: Do read my experience with the 145/80R12 tires.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...800-tires.html

It even influenced humyum to change to 145/80R12.

Ram

gopz · 10th August 2007, 10:02

Ram, do you also have the same issue with steering, like humyum? after the tyre upgrade?

Ram · 13th August 2007, 12:16

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Originally Posted by gopz

Ram, do you also have the same issue with steering, like humyum? after the tyre upgrade?

@gopz: No, I have no issues with steering at all. I am very happy with the tire upgrade. That said, I feel, installing a strut-brace across the McPherson strut towers will improve the Maruti 800's cornering. I have not yet done that, but intend to do so, soon!

9th August 2007, 18:06	#1
gopz BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: India Posts: 452 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	M800 - Raised Suspension Guys, has anyone here done this? I am planning to raise the suspension with spacers. Is it a good idea? I am doing this because the underbody hits big speed breakers even if I go at really slow speeds. I can either do this or I can replace the tyres with 145/80 instead of the stock 145/70 Will this cause any issues with the stability of the vehicle at high speeds, because CG would be higher? Any competent mechanics who can do this in Bangalore?
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9th August 2007, 18:51	#2
humyum Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,781 Thanked: 5,591 Times	Go for 145/80/R12s ..have been running them in my 800 since a year and 13 thousand km.And since 13 thousand km i dont remember even once my cars underbelly touching the speedbreaker plus the ride has become softer and small undulations go undetected. The only downside is bodyroll and the steering is not as precise as it was with the 145/70/r12s. Also there is a speedo error of around 6 km seen on the speedo as well as the odometer.
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9th August 2007, 19:54	#3
humyum Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,781 Thanked: 5,591 Times	Also forgot to add the pickup decreases a tad bit.
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9th August 2007, 20:45	#4
zenopio BANNED Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: hyderabad,london Posts: 441 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	dont put speacers..your handling will decrease ....
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10th August 2007, 09:12	#5
gopz BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: India Posts: 452 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Thanks guys...I would probably upgrade the tyres then
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10th August 2007, 09:47	#6
Ram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Singapore, Mumbai, Nagpur Posts: 2,166 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	@gopz: Do read my experience with the 145/80R12 tires. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...800-tires.html It even influenced humyum to change to 145/80R12. Ram
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10th August 2007, 10:02	#7
gopz BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: India Posts: 452 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Ram, do you also have the same issue with steering, like humyum? after the tyre upgrade?
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