Author Topic: Latio Suspension advice? Bumpy ride (Read 44563 times)

hermis · « **Reply #60 on:** March 09, 2009, 03:45:34 PM »

Quote from: hermis on March 06, 2009, 12:17:50 AM

hi all, after reading so much abt the latio suspension problem by all owners here, i wish to share mine as well. My ride got this problem when u turn your steering, the front will have a very loud "tong" sound.after a few complains made to TCM, they assess that it is due to my front coil spring responsed slower when i turned, when caused the sound. ( wonder if any bro here experience this pro ) what tcm do was to take out my coil spring and re-position it. initially it was still fine, till recently it happen again and i go back complain and also about the rear soft suspension hitting the kerb. so tcm replace all my coil spring, both front and rear. till now, the front suspension still have the 'tong' sound but not so loud, maybe will go complain if i m free.okie the main thing about changing the front coil to so called the 'improve' version is my steering become abit heavier and harder to steer in a relax manner and the car look a bit weired now ,looks like a SUV, cos my ride is on a 15" rim.will monitor a while and see how.wondering if my car is one of the odds to be batch problem.

i have went back to tcm and let them further diagnose the problem, this time round they insulate with a rubber seat to the coil spring and the noise is gone

so far so good

according to them all models have this insulation on coil spring except LATIO and CEFIRO

Gone with the wind · « **Reply #61 on:** March 09, 2009, 05:21:19 PM »

Alan,

You can try calling TCM service booking center, look for Pamela Koh. Tell her your ride rear suspension is too soft, with three passengers, everytime hit the hump on the MSCP. And you also learnt about TCM provided "renew rear coil spring" for those with the problems.

You can also look for Stephen Ang at Bukit Timah service center. If none of them want to help you, you then ask for their manager. From the forum posting, there are already few bro changed their coil spring with TCM, so why not for you?

Good luck!

arias48 · « **Reply #62 on:** March 09, 2009, 11:10:03 PM »

Some more pic

Ender · « **Reply #63 on:** March 10, 2009, 12:23:26 AM »

Thanks for the pic, but the gap between the wheel and arc is too wide..

alangohek · « **Reply #64 on:** March 10, 2009, 09:35:49 AM »

Guys who have managed to change the rear spring to the Japan version, may I check whether it will make the ride higher like what is shown in arias48's photo?

Quote from: Gone with the wind on March 09, 2009, 05:21:19 PM

Alan,

You can try calling TCM service booking center, look for Pamela Koh. Tell her your ride rear suspension is too soft, with three passengers, everytime hit the hump on the MSCP. And you also learnt about TCM provided "renew rear coil spring" for those with the problems.

You can also look for Stephen Ang at Bukit Timah service center. If none of them want to help you, you then ask for their manager. From the forum posting, there are already few bro changed their coil spring with TCM, so why not for you?

Good luck!

Silver · « **Reply #65 on:** March 17, 2009, 01:03:08 PM »

had the springs changed this morning

gap :
before - 4 fingers
after - 1 hand

observation - increased 2 cm clearance

the springs are firmer, so should be able to clear the kerbs and stops

had only driven about 6 km after the change

will monitor further as am travelling to the East Coast soon

Toalson · « **Reply #66 on:** March 18, 2009, 12:33:13 AM »

Quote from: Silver on March 17, 2009, 01:03:08 PM

had the springs changed this morning

gap :
before - 4 fingers
after - 1 hand

observation - increased 2 cm clearance

the springs are firmer, so should be able to clear the kerbs and stops

had only driven about 6 km after the change

will monitor further as am travelling to the East Coast soon

Wow that's a lot of difference, need to complain as I often get the rear scrapped on kerbs and before going up slope. Heart pain everytime I get it.

maxngck · « **Reply #67 on:** March 18, 2009, 07:12:06 AM »

hi!

went to TCm BT for some chkup on my car last saturday. i ask the technician abt the stiffer spring that latio change. he told me actually that is not meant for latio 1 leh

. he ssaid that is for their 1.8l car. dunno how true is it

Jazz · « **Reply #68 on:** March 18, 2009, 12:25:19 PM »

Quote from: maxngck on March 18, 2009, 07:12:06 AM

hi!

went to TCm BT for some chkup on my car last saturday. i ask the technician abt the stiffer spring that latio change. he told me actually that is not meant for latio 1 leh . he ssaid that is for their 1.8l car. dunno how true is it

Kena smoked again ? Nissan dun have 1.8L car leh.

Ender · « **Reply #69 on:** March 18, 2009, 01:12:40 PM »

Quote from: Jazz on March 18, 2009, 12:25:19 PM

Kena smoked again ? Nissan dun have 1.8L car leh.

Maybe the technician is referring to Versa or Tiida 1.8L in other countries. Possible they order the part number for those 1.8L to use in the replacement.

maxngck · « **Reply #70 on:** March 18, 2009, 01:20:31 PM »

Quote from: Jazz on March 18, 2009, 12:25:19 PM

Kena smoked again ? Nissan dun have 1.8L car leh.

hi!

think i left out 1.8l AND ABOVE. i m oso not very sure. just asking to verify if it is suitable since it is jacking up our ride higher.

for my car, seldom got people sit behind except my tweety bird and pooh family

. so bottoming not really an issue to me lor. if got people sit behind, just ask them to go out 1st before i reverse into parking lot lor. actually i feel our car oridi quite high, changing the spring make it higher leaving a bigger gap between tyre. so at the moment, i think i will live with it lor

jliow · « **Reply #71 on:** March 18, 2009, 09:22:51 PM »

The gap so big make the car looks horrendous leh

Ender · « **Reply #72 on:** March 18, 2009, 10:29:35 PM »

Agree th look of the wider gap is not acceptable. But it does ease the job of washing under the arch.

Jazz · « **Reply #73 on:** March 18, 2009, 11:07:54 PM »

Quote from: Ender on March 18, 2009, 01:12:40 PM

Maybe the technician is referring to Versa or Tiida 1.8L in other countries. Possible they order the part number for those 1.8L to use in the replacement.

Oh, did not cross my mind thou.

david1881 · « **Reply #74 on:** March 19, 2009, 12:28:39 PM »

To me, the gap is a bit too big. Furthermore with higher center of gravity behind, tend to have more body roll during your cornering.
But less likely for your exhaust to hit the kerb.....

alangohek · « **Reply #75 on:** March 19, 2009, 09:34:07 PM »

Quote from: maxngck on March 18, 2009, 01:20:31 PM

hi!

think i left out 1.8l AND ABOVE. i m oso not very sure. just asking to verify if it is suitable since it is jacking up our ride higher.

for my car, seldom got people sit behind except my tweety bird and pooh family . so bottoming not really an issue to me lor. if got people sit behind, just ask them to go out 1st before i reverse into parking lot lor. actually i feel our car oridi quite high, changing the spring make it higher leaving a bigger gap between tyre. so at the moment, i think i will live with it lor

I agree with you That will make our car looks ugly leh ... Won't want my car to be higher. Think I would just ask them to check my suspension during my next service to make sure no issues. Will just take the precaution lor ..

kenmaine1008 · « **Reply #76 on:** March 21, 2009, 01:08:29 AM »

eh sorry newbie here... may i know what problems you guys face with e soft suspension?

mindman · « **Reply #77 on:** March 21, 2009, 02:39:10 PM »

Quote from: kenmaine1008 on March 21, 2009, 01:08:29 AM

eh sorry newbie here... may i know what problems you guys face with e soft suspension?

when 4 persons sit behind, it will lower down and caused the tow hook and the exhaust pipe to hit the curb when moving off or do parking
cheers

galatica · « **Reply #78 on:** March 23, 2009, 11:39:55 AM »

Just done my 5K servicing last Friday at Ubi. Asked the service engineer to change my suspension as well as fixed up the alarm unit. Car was sent for a suspension test. The test reported imbalances in the front and back suspensions as well as some medium waves. Result was that the suspensions were adjusted. Previously, I need to go over humps slowly (and I mean slow) else my undercarriage will get hit. Even a slight movement from my kid (who's only 28kg) on the backseat will rock the car. Much better after the adjustments. No need to slow down, no rocking, negotiating turns is still alright to me.

For those that got irritated with the soft suspension (like me) and wouldn't mind the increase gap between the wheel and body, should go to TCM and get it done.

arias48 · « **Reply #79 on:** March 23, 2009, 11:58:18 AM »

Quote from: galatica on March 23, 2009, 11:39:55 AM

Just done my 5K servicing last Friday at Ubi. Asked the service engineer to change my suspension as well as fixed up the alarm unit. Car was sent for a suspension test. The test reported imbalances in the front and back suspensions as well as some medium waves. Result was that the suspensions were adjusted. Previously, I need to go over humps slowly (and I mean slow) else my undercarriage will get hit. Even a slight movement from my kid (who's only 28kg) on the backseat will rock the car. Much better after the adjustments. No need to slow down, no rocking, negotiating turns is still alright to me.

For those that got irritated with the soft suspension (like me) and wouldn't mind the increase gap between the wheel and body, should go to TCM and get it done.

just curious, how they adjust?

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