Vitara engine/suspension Q's

**Delta** · July 4th, 2004 03:26 PM

first is i wanna have the wobble feeling of my vitara out. =( if its possible. i've got it check at servitek and they just pushed the car up and down to see if the suspension works. -_- well i kinda find it.... waste of time

second is the engine. how i could make it faster and effecient. but i dont think those two could go hand in hand

my car is extremely stock at the moment and i have no idea where to bring it for anything. =(

**wiretap_md** · July 4th, 2004 04:09 PM

Hi Delta! Welcome to our subforum!

What seems to be the problem with your suspension? Matagtag ba ang ride? Excessive steering play? Kindly elaborate so we could help you with it.

The Vitara engine is a capable one but would benefit from additional modifications. Maybe my setup could give you an idea of where to start:

A 1995 Suzuki Vitara 4-door 1.6L 16V EFI SE516 (acquired August 2001 in Bacolod) with 30,000km on the odometer and currently at 64,000km
a.k.a. KIDDO

Engine and Electricals
MSD Blaster Coil
SplitFire High-tension wires
Denso Iridium sparkplugs
Custom Headers with freeflow exhaust
Custom Electric Radiator Fan with manual switch
Custom Relay bracket with rewirings
Advanced +10degree cam timing (I hope this is the right term
GE 140/110 headlamps
Lightforce 240 auxillary lights with Osram Xenophobt 100w bulbs

Body and suspension
Custom 2-inch body lift
Old Man EMU front and rear shock absorbers
Old Man EMU front and rear coil springs
Safari Snorkel
Rocky Road 1 1/8 inch front and rear polyurethane spacers
Calmini steering stabilizer and truss kit
ARB Front Winch Bullbar with Armark bracket modifications
Custom front skidplate
Custom transfercase skidplate
Custom rear Calmini-copy gas tank skidplate
Third-party roofrack
Rear BOSCH red foglight
EQUIPT leatherseats
Detailing by Bigberts Professional Detailers
Undercoat by MARC Caltex

Tires
BF Goodrich T/A 30x9.5 R15
American Motor Sport 15x7 Baja magwheels

Accessories
Pioneer KEH-7550
MBQuart front coaxial speakers
Rockford Fosgate Punch 600
Kicker CompVR Subwoofer
Black Widow Vehicle Security System
Fire extinguisher
Handheld spotlight
Jumper cables
Towstrap
Tie-down straps
Foldable seat
California Duster :lol:

**paking888** · July 4th, 2004 04:17 PM

nice set up sir

**Delta** · July 6th, 2004 12:27 PM

wow! alagang alaga =)

hhmm.... yung akin ata is 1998 vitara.

Matagtag sya. at first my tire pressure was around 25 - 30 its like a sensor for the pavement if its flat or not. so i lowered it to 20, but its still wobly minus the headaches after driving =)

i think i'll try ur engine setup (if u dont mind) =D where can i get those things done and bought. cuz am a dummy at cars

**wiretap_md** · July 6th, 2004 02:53 PM

Delta: Hmmm...it was my friend way back in Bacolod who did most of the engine modifications for me. Pero with regards to the MSD coil, wires, and plugs, I think you can install that yourself.

**BOSERO** · July 7th, 2004 12:19 PM

WireTap,

Forgive my ignorance. But what is a California Duster? What is it for?

Thanks.

**wiretap_md** · July 7th, 2004 04:01 PM

Dan,

Here you go...tested and proven by tsikot peeps

http://calcarduster.com/originalDuster.asp

**giancute** · July 28th, 2004 05:33 PM

Hi wiretap,

what could be wrong with my Vitara if i have excessive steering play? I also experience vibrations when I reach 90-100Kph... is this connected with the steering play? is this dangerous?

BTW i read that you have headers and freeflow muffler... ndi ba maingay? What about your coil and HT wires how much did u spend for that? where did u buy your coil spacers? I really like what you did to ur ride! Good job!

**wiretap_md** · July 28th, 2004 07:34 PM

gian:

We have a discussion about the steering play at another forum: http://4x4ph.com/forum/index.php?act=ST&f=5&t=1548&
Please feel free to join in also there.

Before you try the gearbox adjustment, you may want to check firs some basic stuff which surprisingly may contribute to the problem. Check your tires. Are they properly inflated? Baka worn out na. Check the camber and alignment also. It might be out of spec already. Have you changed any of your suspension components already? Check your balljoints, centerlink, tie rod, rack ends. They might be worn out already so it may need replacement. If you have checked all of those above and still the problem persists, thats the time to dig deeper. Advise us as to the outcome of your checkup so we could give further suggestions.

Regarding my headers and muffler, nope hindi siya maingay. I purchased my freeflow muffler at Freemuff. The headers were done at my home province. MSD blaster coil will set you back around P2-3k. Aftermarket HT wires about P4k. I purchased my coil spacers from www.rocky-road.com but I believe RATS has their own 1-inch poly spacers as well.

**wiretap_md** · July 28th, 2004 07:34 PM

gian:

We have a discussion about the steering play at another forum: http://4x4ph.com/forum/index.php?act=ST&f=5&t=1548&
Please feel free to join in also there.

Before you try the gearbox adjustment, you may want to check firs some basic stuff which surprisingly may contribute to the problem. Check your tires. Are they properly inflated? Baka worn out na. Check the camber and alignment also. It might be out of spec already. Have you changed any of your suspension components already? Check your balljoints, centerlink, tie rod, rack ends. They might be worn out already so it may need replacement. If you have checked all of those above and still the problem persists, thats the time to dig deeper. Advise us as to the outcome of your checkup so we could give further suggestions.

Regarding my headers and muffler, nope hindi siya maingay. I purchased my freeflow muffler at Freemuff. The headers were done at my home province. MSD blaster coil will set you back around P2-3k. Aftermarket HT wires about P4k. I purchased my coil spacers from www.rocky-road.com but I believe RATS has their own 1-inch poly spacers as well.