Modernization of the Opel Antara, released in 2013, as a rule, begins with suspension modifications. Having made the car more passable and better manageable, it is necessary to perform engine chip tuning. Thus, it will be possible to achieve maximum motor power and adjust the factory settings of other parts.
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1 Alteration of car suspension - manufacturing and installation of coilovers
Most Antara models released in 2013 are equipped with basic suspension, which provides a stable ground clearance of 176 mm. This is quite enough for safe movement in the countryside. But many Opel officials are silent about the fact that the car's ground clearance is almost halved when the SUV is fully loaded. As a result, the driver no longer feels as confident as it should be behind the wheel of a modern jeep.
Opel AntaraMany experienced specialists consider standard shock absorbers to be the reason for the sharp decrease in the ground clearance of Antara. Indeed, these undercarriage parts are too soft; their design does not provide coils to contain additional weight. It is because of the absence of these turns that the body of the car sits as low as it is quite possible. Coilovers or, as they are also called, screw suspensions can help solve the problem with adjusting the clearance. This design allows you to slightly increase the clearance of the machine when unloaded. But the main advantage of coilovers is that they do not allow the body of the car to “sit down” too low. By installing a screw suspension, the Opel driver gets the opportunity to adjust the ground clearance of the car himself, based on the condition of the road.
Prices for high-quality coilovers directly depend on the year of manufacture of the car. In the case of Antara, released in 2013, the cost of parts will fluctuate within 40 thousand rubles. And that's not including installation services. Of course, not everyone can afford such pleasure. Therefore, some drivers are thinking about making and installing a screw suspension on their own. Making such a design is not as difficult as it might seem. For work you will need to prepare:
stainless steel pipe;
welding machine;
removable key;
grinder;
new rubber insulators for springs.
Reworking the suspension of an autopipe for coilovers is the basis of the design. For tuning an SUV in 2013, 4 identical pipes with a length of 12.5 cm and a wall thickness of no more than 5 mm will be required. The internal diameter of the pipe must not be less than 48 mm, since the diameter of the Antara stand is 46 mm. Before installing on the pipe, you need to make an M58 thread using a 2.3 mm pitch. Once you've bought the pipes and everything, jack up the car. After that, remove the Opel wheel and clean its seat. We completely remove the leaked grease and proceed to the preparation of the spring. To do this, cut off the support cup from the standard rack. This must be done very carefully so as not to deform the Antara shock absorber. Then you need to make nuts that would fit perfectly on the previously purchased pipes. They will become a kind of stops and will not allow the car to lower its clearance when driving off-road.
Dimensions Opel Astra the latest generation are not much different from the dimensions of the previous generation Opel Astra. Today we will talk about the sizes of 3-door and 5-door hatchbacks, sedan and wagon. What all these cars have in common is a common wheelbase, the distance between the front and rear wheelbases.
The most interesting thing is that the new generation Opel Astra has a slightly larger 3-door body length and width than a 5-door one. At the same time, the ground clearance of the 3-door version is less, as is the height. Astra in the hatchback body boasts a comfortable luggage compartment, and if you fold the rear seats, good capacity is added to practicality. Ground clearance for the 5-door version is 160 mm, while for the 3-door it is only 145 mm. Consider the dimensions of the Opel Astra 5-door hatchback in more detail.
Dimensions, weight, volumes, ground clearance Opel Astra hatchback 5d
- Length - 4419 mm
- Width - 1814 mm
- Height - 1510 mm
- Curb weight - from 1373 kg
- Gross weight - from 1885 kg
- Wheelbase, distance between the front and rear axle - 2685 mm
- The volume of the trunk is 370 liters, with the seats folded down 1235 liters.
- Ground clearance Opel Astra hatchback 5d - 160 mm
- Tire size - 205/55 R 16, 205/60 R 16, 215/60 R 16
- Tire size - 225/45 R 17, 215/50 R 17, 225/50 R 17
- Tire size - 225/45 R 18, 235/45 R 18 or 235/40 R 19
The three-door version of the Opel Astra is positioned as a sports coupe and is called the GTC. The presence of an underestimated stiffer suspension makes the ground clearance less than that of the rest of the Astra family. And the large width of the car is due to the extended track, which is also done for better car handling.
Dimensions, weight, volumes, ground clearance Opel Astra hatchback 3d
- Length - 4466 mm
- Width - 1840 mm
- Height - 1486 mm
- Curb weight - from 1408 kg
- Gross weight - from 1840 kg
- Wheelbase, distance between the front and rear axle - 2695 mm
- Front and rear wheel track - 1587 mm
- The trunk volume is 380 liters, with the seats folded down 1165 liters.
- Fuel tank volume - 56 liters
- Ground clearance Opel Astra hatchback 3d - 145 mm
- Tire size - 225/55 R 17, 235/55 R 17
- Tire size - 235/50 R 18, 245/45 R 18
- Tire size - 235/45 R 19, 245/40 R 19
- Tire size - 245/40 R 20, 245/35 R 20
Opel Astra in a universal body is the largest of the entire Astra j family in length. The length of this car is 4,698 mm, that is, 4.7 meters, which is quite a lot for a C-class car. Of course, the main advantage of the car can be considered its trunk, which, with the seats folded down, holds 1550 liters.
Dimensions, weight, volumes, ground clearance Opel Astra station wagon
- Length - 4698 mm
- Width - 1814 mm
- Height - 1535 mm
- Curb weight - from 1393 kg
- Gross weight - from 1975 kg
- Wheelbase - 2685 mm
- The track of the front and rear wheels is 1541/1551 mm, respectively
- The volume of the trunk is 500 liters, with the seats folded down 1550 liters.
- Fuel tank volume - 56 liters
- Ground clearance Opel Astra station wagon - 160 mm
The Opel Astra sedan cannot boast of a large and practical trunk. For that, in the cabin, it is no less spacious than the rest of its brethren. The length of the car is more than a hatchback, but less than a station wagon. The 4-door sedan has a very stylish look, for which they buy it.
Clearance Opel Astra, generations G, H and J. Exact figures, recommendations and ways to increase or decrease the ground clearance of the Astra, and the consequences of its changes.
Opel Astra, the clearance of which is one of the decisive indicators for many motorists when buying, differs depending on the year of manufacture. The higher it is, the easier it is to overcome obstacles, which is especially important in the realities of our roads, but the control of the car noticeably worsens. The lower - the less roll the car in corners, and, consequently, the handling is more sensitive, but the unevenness of the road surface becomes more noticeable.
On all Opel Astra models, clearance is provided based on the fact that the car is used within the city. In addition, the Germans produce cars adapted, for the most part, for their roads. But drivers can change the height to suit their needs. In order to raise or lower the Astra, it is necessary to purchase the appropriate suspension parts, namely shock absorber struts with springs or special spacers, and install them. Such modernization can be carried out with your own hands, without much difficulty. Obviously, Opel does not produce such spare parts, so you will have to use non-original ones.
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Clearance Opel Astra G
Opel Astra G was produced in the form of a sedan, station wagon, hatchback with 3 and 5 doors, even a convertible. All had the same chassis and, according to all official Opel specifications, the same ground clearance of 130mm. This is sufficient ground clearance for Europe, but it is not always convenient for us in winter.
Clearance Opel Astra H
According to Opel, the ground clearance of the Astra sedan, station wagon and 5-door hatchback H is 160 mm. This allows you to easily climb most curbs, and drive long distances in a car loaded to the eyeballs. This height is one of the most popular among manufacturers of modern machines of this class.
Clearance Opel Astra J
The ground clearance of the newest station wagons, sedans and 5-door hatchbacks of the Astra is also 16 cm. Opel chose to maintain the clearance of its predecessor, based on the positive feedback from car owners.
Clearance Opel Astra GTC
Opel Astra GTC deserves special mention. This Astra is considered to be a sportier and more dynamic car from Opel, respectively, has a reduced ground clearance for better handling. The clearance of the GTC hatchback, generations H and J, is 145 mm each, which is significantly less compared to station wagons and sedans of similar models. In addition, only on the basis of the GTC, Opel releases the sports Astra OPC with a forced engine.
Why is ground clearance important?
In a word, the higher the ground clearance, the higher the Astra's permeability, and the less chance of damaging the bottom of the car, and the parts located on it. In addition, the increased ground clearance allows you to load the car more. Low ground clearance will provide better ride and aerodynamic properties, but is less safe in poor road conditions and significantly reduces comfort.
Opel cars are one of the most popular cars. And not in vain. They bribe motorists with their comfort, reliable performance, easy operation. Very often, the choice of a particular model depends on. After all, its value affects the quality of driving on Russian roads.
And, as you know, many European manufacturers do not seek to customize their cars to the realities of local roads with their pits and potholes, especially in holiday villages. Clearance Opel Astra, on the contrary, will be able to satisfy all the requirements for driving on domestic city and country roads.
What is clearance
Motorists are well aware of this concept, but we recall again. - this is ground clearance or, more simply, the distance from the bottom of the car to the road. In different parts of the machine, this distance may vary, as sometimes additional protection is installed for the engine. If we talk about the clearance of the Opel Astra, then it is perfect for the road conditions of our country.
It is worth paying attention not only to the clearance of an empty car, but keep in mind that when landing overweight people and when the tank is full, it becomes even less, and this is already very good. There are a few simple tips to help owners keep the ground clearance of the Opel Astra up to par.
To do this, the motor protection must be as wide as possible. Use Kevlar protection, it will save space. The car's clearance and the Nivomat suspension will perfectly keep.
Specifications Opel Astra hatchback: dimensions
If we talk about the technical characteristics of a car of any class and model, then these include dimensions and volumes. So the line of cars with a hatchback body type has its own indicators. In length, the model H car reaches 4.4 meters, the volume of the luggage compartment of the car is up to 375 liters. With the rear sofa folded, the volume increases by almost three times.
The most important thing when considering the size of a car is its ground clearance. If you choose the "bad roads" package for the Opel Astra hatchback, the clearance in this case will be 16.5 cm. This clearance indicator is relatively good. It will be quite enough for driving on the road, but off-road is not an option for this.
Dimensions Opel Astra station wagon
Opel with a station wagon body type is not bad and belongs to the middle class. This body type is used in many Opel Astra models. If we talk about the specific dimensions of such a car, then, for example, the Opel Astra Classic has a length of 4.3 meters, a width of 1.7 meters.
The Opel Astra station wagon has a clearance of 16 cm. The car is quite powerful and comfortable and, along with a good clearance value, will behave well on the road. Approximately the same clearance for .
In general, if we talk about Astra cars, then along with other cars similar in parameters, they noticeably win. They have already managed to establish themselves among car owners, including an excellent ride on not quite ideal roads.
And if, in addition to the factory anti-corrosion coating of the bottom, a noise-insulating and anti-gravel coating is made, then the ground clearance of the Opel Astra will not change significantly, but it will add comfort.
About clearance Opel Astra family
And here again, we will talk not only about the clearance itself, but also about the totality of parameters that generally characterize the operation of the car. Family class cars are great for family use, trips to nature, trips out of town and just to the nearest shopping center.
Each car owner first of all pays attention not specifically to one parameter, but to their combination.
So, the Opel Astra family has a ground clearance of 17 cm, and along with excellent dynamic performance, high engine power, a smooth ride and a comfortable interior, this is just a godsend among similar cars from other manufacturers. Such a car is a great solution for a friendly family.
Dimensions Opel Astra sedan
Opel Astra sedan also found its fans in Russia. A wide range of these cars allows you to choose the right car. In addition to the excellent technical characteristics of the Opel Astra, the clearance (ground clearance) also has the value necessary for driving on Russian roads - 16-17 cm, depending on the model.
