Chevrolet Lacetti cars are known inRussia for a long time. For all his considerable period of existence, he was liked by many for his reliability, unpretentious maintenance, interesting design and many other qualities. However, despite the excellent technical characteristics of the Chevrolet Lacetti, the clearance of this car is not the best for Russian roads. This, perhaps, remains the main obstacle to acquiring it on the Russian market. And so that at one point not to damage the bottom, along with the details of the suspension, many motorists increase ground clearance.
"Chevrolet Lacetti" passport data hasground clearance of 145 millimeters, and if you count along with the crankcase protection, which is simply necessary on our roads, then all 125. Agree, 12.5 centimeters is a negligible ground clearance for Russian roads. And in order not to suddenly “catch” a hole when leaving the yard, below we will look at several ways to increase the ground clearance.
We put tires of larger diameter
This is one of the most popular tuning methods.which in some way can solve the problem with ground clearance. Fans of styling often mount large 17-inch low-profile tires in place of regular steel wheels. Yes, outwardly it will look pretty impressive, but if you miscalculate with the dimensions (and most of these tires have a larger width than the standard ones), you can play a cruel joke with handling. When installing larger diameter wheels there is a risk that they simply will not fit into the wheel arches or the steering will be complicated. Therefore, it is very important to calculate all the nuances and dimensions.
Upgrading shock absorbers
This method will be more efficient andproductive than the first, although it does not make adjustments to the appearance of the car. If our task is to increase the clearance of the Chevrolet Lacetti, we need to insert gaskets between the turns of the shock absorbers. At the same time, the spring travel is significantly reduced, which means that the ground clearance will increase by at least 2-3 centimeters. But at the same time, it must be remembered that if the spring travel is reduced, the suspension will be very, very tough, so only desperate car enthusiasts consider this option. Although the effectiveness of this method is obvious.
How to increase the clearance of "Chevrolet Lacetti" by installing rubber spacers
This is perhaps the fastest and, most importantly,harmless to the driving characteristics of the vehicle. Such inserts can be purchased at almost any store or on the market at a very affordable price. They are installed in the car for 20-25 minutes, while increasing the clearance of the Chevrolet Lacetti is from 3 to 8 centimeters, depending on the selected spacer. They are made of durable and wear-resistant rubber, which is based on metal. Due to this, maximum strength and endurance of spacers is achieved. They keep at least 50-100 thousand kilometers, after which they sink by several centimeters. As an option, the installation of such spacers can be considered, especially if the clearance of the Chevrolet Lacetti is 14-12.5 cm.
