My Modified Maruti 800

[Shankar Venkataraman]

re: My Modified Maruti 800.

Shankar, fog lamps have to be of good quality. Cheap ones simply waste a lot of power and do not give the required brightness. You can get Hella, Lightforce, Neolite etc. You can fix any light on your car, provided you run the car for a fair enough duration during daytime/without turning on the fogs - so the battery gets replenished. The higher the wattage, the battery will get drained faster. Good fogs come with a wiring kit as well, that includes wires of the required thickness a relay and probably a switch.

A lot depends on how you align the fogs as well. Make sure the mounting brackets of your fogs are not loose. Hella provides mounting brackets with most of their lamps. Use them to mount the lights properly. I can comfortably drive around with just the Hella MicroDE aux lamps - they're just 35W. When cruising I use the low beams and use High beams only to flash and hit back at high-beam morons.

If you are ready to spend close to 12k, you can go HID. For that, buy an Amritas P8 HID kit (available in Bangalore), which is a direct replacement for the bulbs in your fogs. Be warned that the reflector of your fogs might not be designed for taking in HIDs and hence they MIGHT cause a lot of unwanted glare. But they are extremely bright. You should focus them properly.

Hi

Thanks for the suggestion friend... Will try to fix it as you said... I think mine is not a branded one and thats why am facing the problem. My dad's driver took my car to fix those lamps and he said he fixed it for Rs.450/-. As you said brands works better.

 

[Shankar Venkataraman]

re: My Modified Maruti 800.

Hey Varun,

Can you please explain me about those break boosters. I havent heard that so far and since this is my first car am little nudge about the parts of it.:

 

[nimrod]

re: My Modified Maruti 800.

Can you please explain me about those break boosters. I havent heard that so far and since this is my first car am little nudge about the parts of it.

A brake booster reduces the effort required to push the brake pedal. It works by utilizing a vacuum to multiply the force applied on the pedal. KBX brake booster kit, which is a bolt-on fit for the M800, retails for around 3.5k or thereabouts. I don't know any shops in Delhi (that's what your location says), had you been in Bangalore or Chennai I could've directed you to the place where you get them. I've seen a similar one from Elgi (the company that makes Air Compressors), but haven't heard of anyone using them. You can also go for Zen or Esteem booster, but they need some slight modifications.

A brake booster is a must-have feature, IMO. Do not hesitate to spend on this.

 

[Shankar Venkataraman]

re: My Modified Maruti 800.

A brake booster reduces the effort required to push the brake pedal. It works by utilizing a vacuum to multiply the force applied on the pedal. KBX brake booster kit, which is a bolt-on fit for the M800, retails for around 3.5k or thereabouts. I don't know any shops in Delhi (that's what your location says), had you been in Bangalore or Chennai I could've directed you to the place where you get them. I've seen a similar one from Elgi (the company that makes Air Compressors), but haven't heard of anyone using them. You can also go for Zen or Esteem booster, but they need some slight modifications.

A brake booster is a must-have feature, IMO. Do not hesitate to spend on this.

Hi Nimrod,

Thanks. You can also refer me the places in chennai as i originally belong to chennai and currently i am working and got settled in delhi. I have many friends in chennai who can help me in getting it or anyhow i'll be visiting chennai for every 6 months.

 

[nimrod]

re: My Modified Maruti 800.

Hi Nimrod,

Thanks. You can also refer me the places in chennai as i originally belong to chennai and currently i am working and got settled in delhi. I have many friends in chennai who can help me in getting it or anyhow i'll be visiting chennai for every 6 months.

Head to GP Road. Forgot the shop's name, but it's less than 100m away from where GP Road joins Mount Road. They sell spares for almost all vehicles. There's also an auto electrical shop right next doors and a radiator repair shed on the other side. There are many shops there, this particular shop offered the best price when I'd enquired.

 

[Shankar Venkataraman]

re: My Modified Maruti 800.

thanks dude... Will check out soon....

 

[rakeshkn]

re: My Modified Maruti 800.

varun, what about you RPM meter? its working

 

[Varun560061]

re: My Modified Maruti 800.

No its not working... need to buy a new one.. planning to buy a small RPM guage.. pro sport 1300 rs.. it has options for 3,4 and 6 cylinder..

 

[rakeshkn]

re: My Modified Maruti 800.

Varun560061 were from I get it that in kerala

 

[Varun560061]

re: My Modified Maruti 800.

No idea about the availablity in Kerala.. but I can post the pic ...

 

[nimrod]

re: My Modified Maruti 800.

were from I get it that in kerala

Check Emperor in Kochi. They usually stock such accessories.

Google Maps link here

 

[rakeshkn]

re: My Modified Maruti 800.

Check Emperor in Kochi. They usually stock such accessories.

Google Maps link here

I called them but they have only Type R model in stock but no warranty or nothing, I think its ordinary Chinese made so lasting is the questin?

varun did you get any warranty, please tell me May be i need your help to get one!

 

[Varun560061]

re: My Modified Maruti 800.

Yes 3 months warranty, but of no use as its not working..

 

[nimrod]

re: My Modified Maruti 800.

I called them but they have only Type R model in stock but no warranty or nothing, I think its ordinary Chinese made so lasting is the questin?

You can order one from eBay. There are good, branded ones available with warranty (IIRC). Have seen Autometer etc at 5k or thereabouts. They are reliable, but expensive.

 

[nimrod]

re: My Modified Maruti 800.

Alignment of the wheels is absolutely fine bcos i checked it twice with diff. service stations.

Good to hear that.

But the fear is the shakeness only at high speeds. I f i drive around 50-60kmph and apply the breaks i dont find any issue. But anyhow as you said i'll check the rubbing issue once.

The shakiness can be caused by the tyres, the air pressure differences, etc also. So, make sure all other variables are taken care of.

Can u guys suggest some best brands and design for M800 as i am more concerned about the look too....!!

Go for Neowheels (I have them) or Plati (Varun has them, I think). Bridgestone has their Tiara range of Alloys - the shop I went to had only one silver/white design which was not to my taste. Quality was really good though. Stay away from the cheap ones, as they can fail prematurely.