What clearance "Renault Logan"? Characteristics Renault Logan

In 1998, the French automobile concern of Renault has opened a new project to create an inexpensive family sedan type. The finished model was presented to the public in 2004. Serial production of the car under the designation L90 began in the Romanian factory Dacia. A year was established the Assembly of "Renault Logan" on the conveyor of the Moscow plant of Avtoframos, while in 2007 the car began to collect in the joint venture of "Mahindra & Renault" in the Indian city of Nashik. The characteristics of the "Renault Logan" was determined taking into account characteristics of the region of operation of a motor vehicle, for example, Brazil has established a engine capacity of only 1 liter, with a capacity of 70 HP, but it could run on low-octane gasoline and ethanol. The engines of cars "Renault Logan", supplied to the Russian market, meet the standards Euro-3 and Euro 4, the volume of 1.6 liters, with the capacity of 105 HP, fuel for such engines require high octane.

Car economy

At the autumn motor show 2012 was held in Paris presentation of the new "Renault Logan" with a sedan and hatchback Sandero. Finally, in April 2013 in Geneva was a modification with a body "wagon". On the project "Renault Logan" the developers worked on the latest methods of computer design of components and parts, state of the art technology has enabled to save about 20 million euros. To manufacturers of components, body components and the power plant together with transmission has been tasked to bring the project "Renault Logan" for a value in the range of 5000 euros. Car initially focused on the sale and exploitation in third world countries. The share of manual labor in the production of the car has been designed as automatic lines for Assembly cost much more.

Ground Clearance - one of the main problems

With the perspective of driving on Russian roads clearance "Renault Logan" calculated in the range of 155 mm, while the European version is only 135-140 mm. However, the Russian customers buying a car unanimously said, that low. Indeed, in most cars, is designed for operation in Russia, ground clearance is 170 mm, and even this figure does not always correspond to conditions on the Russian roads. Recently in the Russian automotive market has created a paradoxical situation, manufacturers of cars try to reduce ground clearance with the aim of lowering the centre of gravity and increase the stability of the car, and drive around in that car harder. The reason - bad roads, bumps, potholes, and bumps. The question of what kind of ground clearance at the "Renault Logan" is quite relevant. In front of the driver constantly looming problem of low planting his car. And because any problem needs to be addressed, you have to find ways to increase ground clearance, and not to cling to the sump, the lower brackets of shock absorbers and other protruding parts of the chassis over the bumps in the road.

Ground Clearance and wheel

If to speak about increase ground clearance of the car on their own, then there are a couple of ways. To lift the machine to a distance of one and a half inches, sufficient to replace the factory standard tires on vysokonapornye. For example, the tyres are 195/65R14 195/70R14. Ground clearance is thus increased, albeit marginally. You can do this more radically and install on car wheels R15. In this case, the clearance "Renault Logan" will increase significantly, but it is possible if the wheel permit rotation of the larger wheel without contact, excessive friction, and other related phenomena. Therefore, you need to pick up the wheel and even in width. You should also see how the new wheel fits the arch of the niche when turning. In addition, you need to keep in mind that when you install wheels R15 inevitable error in the speedometer.

Spacers

Specifications "Renault Logan", clearance of which should be increased, enable you to make some changes. In order to lift a car above are constructive ways of increasing ground clearance. One of these is the rack-a spring nest of the so-called reducers. It is structurally simple items, repeating the contour of the radial racks, made of aluminum. To prostavkam attached a set of installation screws. The height of this spacer is 20-25 mm, which, coupled with the new wheels allows to achieve a significant increase inground clearance of the car. To install the spacer, it is necessary to slightly raise the front of the car on a Jack, loosen the Central nut and pull the spring with zip ties. After that, remove the rack and knock out the regular bolts of its fastening. Then press in the new longer bolts and install the spacer. As a result, the clearance "Renault Logan" rises to 25 mm. the Rear part is lifted in a similar way, but the spacer used in this rubber. Of course, before inserting these details, they need to choose the right. There are many reducers in different sizes, made of different materials. It is important to observe full compliance with the parameters of new parts and seats.

Ground Clearance and the bends

It Often happens that the ground clearance is reduced due to natural shrinkage of the cushioning springs, which is due to the constant high load of the trunk and the cabin. In this case, you must replace the springs for new. You can take advantage of the situation and install in place of the old springs heavy-duty truck standard, which will be increasingly conform to the conditions of the vehicle. An independent increase in the clearance "Renault Logan" in a small range, 15-30 mm, will not entail any negative consequences, except for the error in the speedometer.

Center of gravity

However, increasing the clearance by 30 mm or more, need to be prepared for the fact that to operate the machine would be difficult. Since the centre of gravity was above the clearing point and the balance of the entire chassis already to some extent broken, will have to avoid steep turns and bends, as they can be dangerous. Before increasing ground clearance "Renault Logan", it is necessary to determine the optimal values of the intended ride height and then get to work.