You need to be different with a car styled like a special car off road, aka All Terrain Off Road (ALTO)? Easy. Basically, all cars can be modified four-wheel-style a la ALTO.
"Because basically ALTO notion was to elevate the legs lifted the car so the car body and the ground clearance is also high," said Agus Soentoro Wempi, off-road enthusiasts and owners of workshops in the region modification Serpong, Banten, on Friday (26/11).
There are several types of vehicles off road. First, the vehicle off road show and shine that is stylish off-road vehicle but only for decoration or display only. This vehicle is only suitable for roads in the city.
Second, off-road vehicle for mild adventure terrain. Third, for the heavy field. Fourth, the vehicle to rock crawling, and the fifth for off-road racing.
ALTO-style vehicles that we discussed is that vehicles off road for mild off road terrain. The reason, in addition to appropriate this vehicle in the city is also suitable for the condition of roads in the countryside or the mountains when the owner wanted to relieve fatigue and creativity out of the city.
So what steps must be considered and carried out car owners who want to dress stylish car is off road car? Here Wempi share tips:
1. Make sure the chassis is not monoqoque
Cars that can be modified off-road style body is a car that can be separated with a frame or chassis. Not fused between the chassis and body (monoqoque). The reason, to raise the ground clearance is the distance between the car body to the soil surface, body should be lifted (body lift). How commonly used is to give the wedge between the car body (body) with the chassis.
2. Notice the legs, springs, and rim
On the legs would have to be adjusted. But to raise the suspension (suspension lift) was not absolute. It depends on the size of tire used. Usually the default from the factory tires for automobiles having a 4x4 is 29 inches.
Try choosing a bigger tire. However, one thing to remember is, the addition of tire size should not exceed 3 inches. After the tire is installed, do a test whether a car steering wheel when the tire is deflected concerns in spakboard. When that happens, then the elevation of suspension is required.
When raised suspension, shock absorbers should also be replaced. Shock is a lot available in stores components and auto parts.
However, the suspension lifted car going giddy when driving especially when bulldoze the streets rocks or potholes. Therefore, use the suspension harsh character.
"Similarly, adjust the legs of several components, springs, and rim with a height and character of the suspension, and tire size," said Wempi.
To use a tire that has a character suitable tires for the track muddy. Currently, many types of tires like that, including Mud Terrain, Super Swamper, Jeep Service, or Extra Grip and others. Brand also vary.
3. Secure the cable and the air hole
As a precaution so you do not have a problem when bringing your car watery bulldoze roads, such as rivers or pools of water then make sure the holes line or air (air intake) in the machine must be made higher.
You can use the connection of metal materials with high size and is directed upward like a chimney or a hose from a strong material (like a radiator hose). It was intended to prevent water from leaking into the engine combustion chamber.
Do not forget to wrap electrical cables with solid insulation and meetings. This is to anticipate the cable exposed to water, giving rise to short-circuit connection that resulted in the car electrical system.
In addition, cover with lid seal the carburetor (if the cars still use carburetors), as well as air filter, distributor cap dank oil. Tie tierap for spark plug wires with no easy escape.
To use a viscous coupling fan radiator. This is to prevent the fan was arrested by the water when the car bulldoze the road like a river or puddle water. Water that would not be hit by splattering everywhere.
4. There was no change in body and engine
One thing that needs to be underlined, you do not need to make changes in engine or body modifications if the type you choose is ALTO for mild off road terrain.
Machine than the manufacturer would have adjusted to the character of the field. Especially if your car is a 4x4 SUV.
5. Match your accessories
If you want the impression of a more condensed off road, then there is no harm in using additional accessories. Among them, wings, upper rack (roof rack), over fenders, and others.
Only, adjust these accessories with the utility, necessity, type and designated car, and costs should you incur.
While the particulars modification costs that must be removed, Wempi call varies. Besides depending on the extent of which amended section in accordance with the function or modification auto show and shine to the extreme. "Including the cost of services modifications," he said.
However, just ancar-ancar for raising service charges and elevation of body suspension around IDR 5 - 5.3 million. Cost does not include pairs of accessories, trim and engine electrical system cable.
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