Suzuki JIMNY [merged threads]

**12vdc** · June 10th, 2014 05:28 PM

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**crazy_boy** · June 10th, 2014 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by 12vdc

May copycats na rin ng gates.

yep meron na nga copycat yung gates. but im tired of having the belt adjusted/fixed na. OEM na haha

**kotiko** · July 2nd, 2014 06:40 PM

Guys please suggest an aircon shop where you guys bring your Jimnys. I need to have my compressor replaced and a/c serviced. Not sure if the condenser and evaporator needs replacement but I'm pretty sure the compressor needs to be.

Initially was going for EEB Aire but they have a signficantly higher labor charge so I'm opting for somewhere else. Maxicon sana kaso super out of the way.

Preferably near Pasig/QC/Cainta sana. Thanks!

**dreamur** · July 2nd, 2014 06:59 PM

I brought mine to one of the shops at global city near st lukes/S&R. I forgot the name of the shop but it is near ford motors and across net plaza/JP Morgan. They fixed my aircon system at a lowe than casa cost and even overhauled the compressor. It is still efficient after a few months.

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**MrQ5** · July 2nd, 2014 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by crazy_boy

Gates yung nakakabit sa akin ngayon. and its noisy. btw, where were you able to get the e-parts book?

try site of tpb search for suzuki under the "other" options checked, meron doon for worldwide <2G file size.

**fulcrum325** · July 17th, 2014 04:30 AM

Hello good am gents! Apologies for i cant read the whole thread. Im humbly asking for your input sand im sure this was asked before. I hope u still have the patience to answer my queries.

My 2 sisters fell in love with the Jimny. They love the ride height and the visibility. And of course the cute factor daw haha
Anyway they know the size expectations so its no longer an issue. They are new drivers so definitely they want the AT version. They want this more than the cheaper and practical swift 1.2

Just to give you a background, we are living in a steep place in Monterey Hills in San Mateo and the road is not quite smooth, this will be their everyday car though they wont be travelling more than 10kms. I think solid ang pang ilalim ng Jimny at di sasayad sa ramp ng parking nila. we dont intend to do modifications or setup or do some off roading, they just want to sit and drive and have fun doing so.

With that, my dad just want to know the following before he give the go signal:
1. Safety - how many airbags? ABS/EBS? Overall ok ba safety nya?
2. Fuel consumption city and highway average?
3. Maintenance -
nagtatagal naman ba ang AC system nya?
Hindi ba sya prone sa overheating?
Being a Japan CBU, tropicalized na ba sya for the Philippine climate?
Maal ba ang change oil and parts? What would be the things to consider after 3 yrs? Which one is prone for replacement?
4. Performance - ok ba sya sa akyatan kahit bukas ang aircon? Ano top speed nya sa expressway na stabke pa ang takbo? Madali ba sya iovertake if needed? Very tiring ba sya gamitin for long drives like manila to isabela?

**dreamur** · July 17th, 2014 01:38 PM

No airbags. Safety is relative, it is dependent on the driver's attitude. It has saved me twice from deep city floods reaching up to the front grill while on 4wd. No water seeped thru the door strips with 60K km reading.

2. FC = 12 hi way, 8-9 city

3. evaporator and compressor gave up after 60km. Did not experience overheating. Normal 5k tune up sa casa around 4k to 5k.

4. Aircon performance is excellent event during summer. Top speed so far is 110kph. Watch out for the famous wiggle around 80kph but that was fixed with wheel alignment and balancing. Passing slower vehicles is not a problem. Perfect for parking in small spaces and even climbing gutters if slots are no longer available. Not tiring at all for average built drivers. I am 5'6", 150 lbs. Took it to Baguio couple of times not feeling tired at all. A bit challenging when overtaking buses aling a steep curve but again this not a racing car.

HtH!

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**fulcrum325** · July 17th, 2014 03:03 PM

Thank u for ur input!

Wow, i was surprised that ABs and ABS/EBS is not present even for the TOTL.

**crazy_boy** · July 17th, 2014 09:56 PM

so i had my belts replaced to OEM ones cause of the squeak.

malalim na yung grooves nung old belts.

after replacement, may squeak parin. turned out may leak pala power steering reservoir ko. nag leak yung hose to the a/c compressor, which in turn makes the belt squeak. will have my hoses replaced.

also installed cabin filter on the jimny