Isuzu Crosswind Owners Thread [ARCHIVED]

[kevin3000]

guys hingi lang sana ako advise from you...Has anyone of you there had an experience of converting the jam seat into a third row sit facing front of an XUV? Im Planning kasi to convert my XUV into a third row option just like the sportivo. Lahat kasing XUV comes with a jam sit option only. Do you think this is good thing to do to my XUV? is it a good decision? Hindi ko naman kasi kailangan masyado madaming kargamento...If ever i will convert it, may pagkakaiba ba sa leg room ng original third row sit sportivo and yong kinonvert lang? I already ask sa [COLOR=blue ! important][COLOR=blue ! important]dealer[/color][/color] ko, and they were charging us 13k for converting it.

hi sir yung sa sportivo namin pinapalitan kasi mahirap daw pagsasakay pass. kelangan pa itupi so my dad decided na papalitan sabi sa casa 16k luckily may isang owner na pumayag makipagtrade ayun

[Gerbo]

Got an XT limited edition way back in 2006. Overall, okey naman yon vehicle. Change the tires to 215/70/15, add accessories and body kits.....Kaya naiiba konti itsura.

FC is about 12-15 km/L mixed city and highway driving (figures not in Metro Manila traffic, btw).

I also consider the Innova (which replaced the Revo) at the time of purchase when we were looking for a diesel AUV-type.
Yes, similar choices have already been discussed extensively anywhere in these tsikot fora.

But as I way of a testimonial....the choice of Crosswind over the diesel Innova E was precipitated by the type of engine use in those vehicles.

Sure, the Innova would have offered the better ride quality, better trim, more refined fit and finish, and perhaps a radical design (at least at that time). But the D4D CRDI-spec engine encountered troubles from the model's inception due to the relatively dirty diesel in the country. A problem that is still occurring today (please read related threads here).

The Crosswind turns out to have a rickety and bouncy ride, some rattles are always heard somewhere, and an interior feel and dashboard not to be proud of...actually pareho siya as those of the previous Highlander series and sa Fuego...so you could imagine the "old" ambience. And the engine... yes, the engine is noisy and gives a lot of vibration. When you open the hood, it is actually very simple. It has also been proven to be reliable, cheap to maintain, and any "sando-dressed" mechanic by the road is familiar with it.

Used to live in Metro Manila but are currently in Northern Mindanao. We need a reliable ride na hindi papaltos makina. You may never know if you end up in a deserted place at night or maiwan mo oto (baka pagbalik mo wala na). So we put premium on reliability and operational cost to maintain the vehicle... every other criteria took a back seat..hence, the choice. Sabi nila mabubulok na lang yon passenger cabin, aandar ng aandar parin yong makina.

Its not that powerful but 80-100 km/h drive is not a problem...ergonomics not first-rate but can be tolerated...It gets the yeoman's job done. For the situation we are in, the Crosswind is it.

This vehicle continues to remain a bestseller despite the criticisms hurled against it. Its price is also pretty steep in the second-hand market which is another indicator of a strong market presence.

So could it be that many people are unhappy and in misery? Your choice....

HTH

[Gerbo]

You're welcome...
Btw, visit motioncars.com....they have a new article on the Sportivo...that's actually where the "owners in misery" was alluded to.

Cheers.

[lastpogi]

Mgaa fellow crosswind owners, matanong ko lang..may napapansin din ba kayong lumalagatik sa ilalim ng dashboard twing mag aautomatic yong compressor ng aircon? parang sumasabay yong thermostat nya o baka relay. ask ko lang kung ganun din yung sainyo? sabi kasi sakin sa casa normal nya daw yon, lahat daw na crosswind ay ganun kasi indi pa raw nka electronic ang aircon system nito indi katulad ng trooper and Dmax. Hope you post your observation guys. TIA

[anthony41286]

lastpogi, sa akin naman wala akong naririnig o nararamdaman na ganyang ingay pag naka aircon at pag nagchcharge ang compressor. hindi din maingay ung switch s ilalim nga ng dashboard kung yun ung problema. siguro try mo ipa check s labas. saang isuzu dealer ka ba ngtanong?

[anthony41286]

matanong ko din, magaling ba talaga gumawa ng aircon o magpa cleaning sa ceejay's alabang-zapote?

[wanted]

can any1 sugest me kung ano ung magandang design na grills for xwind xuv05? ano bang site na may modified xwind?

[denier13]

can any1 sugest me kung ano ung magandang design na grills for xwind xuv05? ano bang site na may modified xwind?

Sir try here!
http://www.a-toybodykits.com/images/isuzu/crosswind.htm

[jmtyper]

Hi Fellow Crosswind owners...My ride is a 04 XUV and it's more than 4 yrs old already which is why i'm planning now to make several modifications. Below are my plans:

1. 18" Rota Journey 55/255 series tires
2. Philips Hi/low HID
3. Pioneer stereo w/mp3&usb and JBL speakers
4. low charge turbo w/intercooler (any ideas where can i get this)

I appreciate your comments on each of my planned upgrades my fellow Crosswind owners.

[niky]

Hi Fellow Crosswind owners...My ride is a 04 XUV and it's more than 4 yrs old already which is why i'm planning now to make several modifications. Below are my plans:

1. 18" Rota Journey 55/255 series tires
2. Philips Hi/low HID
3. Pioneer stereo w/mp3&usb and JBL speakers
4. low charge turbo w/intercooler (any ideas where can i get this)

I appreciate your comments on each of my planned upgrades my fellow Crosswind owners.

18" too big... heavy and will feel weird with the stock suspension. But it's really up to you. They look really good, but they'll rub badly, especially with that width of tire. I'd prefer 16" or 17"... would look butch without looking cartoonish.

If you're getting HIDs, do the headlight projector conversion. HIDs are useless on the stock reflectors... you'll get a scattered beam and won't be able to see crap on the road (take it from me... firsthand experience). It may seem brighter, but you'll get too much glare off of stuff that's close by and won't be able to see anything further than 50 feet away in the rain. Look up batangraon_14's thread about converting his Sentra's headlights to get an idea of how to convert your XUV.

Stereo... your call... Nice thing about the XUV, lots of space under the second row or in the back for a subwoofer...

Low charge turbo... should be lots of surplus turbos for crosswinds out there. Just have to search at Banawe or Evangelista to find one. Since maximum boost comes on very low (around 2000 rpm) and dies off after 2500 rpm, your stock pump should be able to take it... Only problem is... I'm not sure. Ask Dieseldude about pump mods and whether it's required.

The Crosswind's turbo only gives you a small kick of torque over the non-turbo Crosswind. If you want maximum satisfaction, I'd suggest bolting in a Fuego turbocharger... but you'll need to consult someone experienced with the conversion as to how it can be done safely.

[artlynn]

Mga Repapis,
Ask ko lang kung anong Gas station ang may malinis na Diesel?
last time, naging mausok ang isuzu ko, ng tanungin ko driver namin, nalaman ko na naglagay sila ng additive ng BIO ACTIVE ng Petron. Ang ginawa ko eh, ng maubos eh pinalitan ko ng BioDiesel ng Flying V at naging okay naman at di na mausok....

Okay pa ba maglagay ng biofuel additive para sa Krudo?
Okay ba na mas mataas ng percentage ang biodiesel? kung okay, anong additive ang magandang ihalo sa krudo? Di na ako bilib sa BioActive kasi....

Flying V pre blended biodiesel eh mukhang okay na, di ko pa nasubukan yung binebenta nilang additive para maging masmataas ang percentage ng biofuel.
Sa Shaw Flying V kasi ako nagpapakarga, medyo pangit yung location ng gas station, baka di malinis ang krudo kasi mababa ang lugar...di ko lang sure kung binabaha????

comments, suggestions or recomendations???

2007 Model and isuzu ko nga pala...

Thanks...

[artlynn]

Mga Repapips,

May nakagamit na ba sa inyo ng AIR VORTEX?
Okay ba sya ilagay sa air intake ng isuzu engines? or magsasayang lang ako ng pera?

regards,
Artlynn

[Sardinas]

i have a m/t 02 xto limited ed yong funky chameleon green and it gave me 14km/liter within the city and 15km to 16km on highways and long trips. wala lang share ko lang hehe the only problems i got were kulang sa karga yong alternator, then we found out na worn na yong brass, ayon pinalitan ang brass ng alternator at some minor dents sa body at sa likod. ano po ba kaya maganda kulay sa xto? plan ko kasi mag change color and just keep it the stock mags and just have to paint it gunmetal or bronze and also lagyan ko ng parang plastic moulding yong middle part ng rear door para maiwasan ulit yong mga dents and also maybe a custom aluminum rear stepboard

wala lang share ko lang hehe one satisfied happy xto owner.

things to be done to my xto:

1) repaint and change color to red mica or any green color kasi green yong interior stitches ko eh and also change my colored green seatbelts to black. i love green kasi ehhe and paint the stock mags to bronze
2) fix my left sidemirror busted kasi ung left to right mechanism nya
3) fix my speedometer cable or bli ng bago speedometer cable
4) change to crystalized tail lights and replace my crack left sighal lights and make it jdm style
4) papa undercoat ulit hehe

Caltex Delo God + oem air filter + shell diesoline ultra = sobra tipid sa diesel

all motor diesel powered direct injection

[niky]

You could get the pearlescent chameleon green that goes with the seatbelts. We have an XTO with the exterior color and the interior green stitching... ...but the paint is a pain in the butt to maintain. For me, stick to stock and have it retouched and buffed to a mirror-finish. Even stock color is good if it's shiny enough.

Mga Repapips,

May nakagamit na ba sa inyo ng AIR VORTEX?
Okay ba sya ilagay sa air intake ng isuzu engines? or magsasayang lang ako ng pera?

regards,
Artlynn

Don't bother. Waste of money.

[Sardinas]

You could get the pearlescent chameleon green that goes with the seatbelts. We have an XTO with the exterior color and the interior green stitching... ...but the paint is a pain in the butt to maintain. For me, stick to stock and have it retouched and buffed to a mirror-finish. Even stock color is good if it's shiny enough.

yah indeed its very hard to maintain that color but its worth it. thats what my dad is saying that just keep the stock color.. unique daw hehe problema ko kasi may bangga un left rear fender tapos hindi maayos ang pag ka repair.. yong arc hindi patas ang pag ka gawa. ang pangit talaga tingnan

[niky]

Ah... green na pala yung sasakyan mo. Yeah, PITA talagang i-repair...

Just find a good paintshop... they should be able to match it... if the repair isn't completely straight, you can make them redo it until it is... or just go to a better shop.

[XTO]

*sardinas, i though puro matic ang nilabas na limited chameleon ed na xto? but it's good na may m/t pala. kung ako, retain ko na yang orig color na yan kasi bihira nga. i remember 799K ang price niyan a/t after ko kinuha yung XTO ko nov '01. mas mahal siya ng 60K. pa repair/re-paint mo na lang yung panel na may tama then paint detailing ayos na! sa ibang accessories mo nalang gamitin yung ibang budget.

after ilang years pa, lalo mo ma-appreciate yang edition na yan. sure yan

[Sardinas]

mine is m/t po sir XTO. nakalagay kulay sa or/cr nya is "chameleon green limited edition". very satisfied ako sa sasakyan ko. downside lang nya is yong kaha nya.. ang nipis at very vurnerable to dents plano ko is whole washover ko sya pero same color at pa customized ako ng cover with same color sa rear door either plastic o fiber kasi prone to dents sya eh ang pangit tingnan hindi even at ill paint the stock mags to gunmetal or bronze or pa buff ko nalang ulit gaya ng mags mo ang ganda parang chrome

[skidmarkharvey]

Mga Repapips,

May nakagamit na ba sa inyo ng AIR VORTEX?
Okay ba sya ilagay sa air intake ng isuzu engines? or magsasayang lang ako ng pera?

regards,
Artlynn

What's an AIR VORTEX?

[niky]

What's an AIR VORTEX?

It's a stainless steel pinwheel you put in the air intake for extra power and fuel economy. Doesn't work. All it does is rob you of some five horsepower and the money you spend on it. Makes a cute paperweight, though...