Want more space in my Zen...

amu1983 · 15th March 2007, 22:30

I don't know if this is possible, but I'm thinking of remodeling my Zen so that it would have more space in the rear. I can do away with the luggage space in the rear, as I don't and perhaps would never need it. Is it possible to get rid of that space and shift the rear bench back? I want it to make comparable to Indigo, or the Indica, at least. So, I'll be happy with even 15 cm gain.

The cost should not exceed
(The price of 2001 Indigo) - (Price of my 2001 Zen) = about Rs. 1 lakh.

BUSA · 15th March 2007, 23:14

Doing that is surely posssible but is very risky because in case of a rear end collision the rear seat will be the first victim.

khanak · 15th March 2007, 23:28

Even if you shift the seats back it wont do much good as the platform will still be in the same place and i dont think you will be able to change that. and whats the point spending so much money. you might as well just buy a bigger car.

danlalan · 15th March 2007, 23:31

i think 1 lakh is a good amount...why not ask dc for an estimate...to STRETCH your car by a few inches.It shouldnt go more than 1peyti.

khanak · 15th March 2007, 23:34

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Originally Posted by danlalan

i think 1 lakh is a good amount...why not ask dc for an estimate...to STRETCH your car by a few inches.It shouldnt go more than 1peyti.

iv heard tht DC doesnt work on used cars. is it true?

amu1983 · 16th March 2007, 17:25

Yes, getting a bigger car is the easiest option, with no 'side-effects'. But, thought it'll be cool to mod my Zen. I don't want to part with its peppy engine.

What if I modify the platform (which the bench sits on) itself?

autozealot · 16th March 2007, 23:00

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Originally Posted by amu1983

What if I modify the platform (which the bench sits on) itself?

How will you modify the location of the fuel tank then? I think you should go in for some other car if better rear seating is absolutely necessary.

az

rishibravo · 18th March 2007, 11:08

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Originally Posted by amu1983

Yes, getting a bigger car is the easiest option, with no 'side-effects'. But, thought it'll be cool to mod my Zen. I don't want to part with its peppy engine.

What if I modify the platform (which the bench sits on) itself?

Isn't the platform part of the car chassis? I think the cost will be a lac or more. Try looking at an old Palio GTX , If you are lucky you can get one for just over a lac and the engine is peppier that the zen

bayuin2004 · 18th March 2007, 22:13

yea,then u have to do some modification on the chasis which is not at all recommended.

ROADSTER · 21st May 2007, 20:14

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Originally Posted by khanak

iv heard tht DC doesnt work on used cars. is it true?

one of my frnd did a dc for a same reason and sold it in two months coz he was not satisfied with the work done so he sold it and besides you cant make a zen look more spacious like indica coz its a small car.

HimuraKenshin · 3rd April 2009, 15:35

It is not advisable at all to stretch the car, It can have a negative effect on the structural integrity! And as per the RTO rules, stretching the chasis is illegal unless you have permission from the car manufacturer and the rto

15th March 2007, 22:30	#1
amu1983 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 144 Thanked: 0 Times	Want more space in my Zen... I don't know if this is possible, but I'm thinking of remodeling my Zen so that it would have more space in the rear. I can do away with the luggage space in the rear, as I don't and perhaps would never need it. Is it possible to get rid of that space and shift the rear bench back? I want it to make comparable to Indigo, or the Indica, at least. So, I'll be happy with even 15 cm gain. The cost should not exceed (The price of 2001 Indigo) - (Price of my 2001 Zen) = about Rs. 1 lakh.
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15th March 2007, 23:14	#2
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Doing that is surely posssible but is very risky because in case of a rear end collision the rear seat will be the first victim.
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15th March 2007, 23:28	#3
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,800 Thanked: 273 Times View My Garage	Even if you shift the seats back it wont do much good as the platform will still be in the same place and i dont think you will be able to change that. and whats the point spending so much money. you might as well just buy a bigger car.
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15th March 2007, 23:31	#4
danlalan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: mumbai,JUHU Posts: 1,636 Thanked: 264 Times View My Garage	i think 1 lakh is a good amount...why not ask dc for an estimate...to STRETCH your car by a few inches.It shouldnt go more than 1peyti.
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16th March 2007, 17:25	#6
amu1983 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 144 Thanked: 0 Times	Yes, getting a bigger car is the easiest option, with no 'side-effects'. But, thought it'll be cool to mod my Zen. I don't want to part with its peppy engine. What if I modify the platform (which the bench sits on) itself?
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18th March 2007, 22:13	#9
bayuin2004 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: hyderabad Posts: 30 Thanked: 0 Times	yea,then u have to do some modification on the chasis which is not at all recommended.
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3rd April 2009, 15:35	#11
HimuraKenshin BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai/London Posts: 287 Thanked: 328 Times	It is not advisable at all to stretch the car, It can have a negative effect on the structural integrity! And as per the RTO rules, stretching the chasis is illegal unless you have permission from the car manufacturer and the rto
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