Suzuki JIMNY [merged threads]

[LoBudget]

Here is an awesome video, they should demo this at the malls. The only thing that would make this better is if they stopped midway then started to climb again.

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[jaymd]

malupet talaga yan jimny. kahit matic kaya yan?

[OTEP]

Yep. The matic is pretty robust. Easier to handle off road, too.

If that's a Taiwanese vid, then it's most probably an A/T unit since that is the majority they sell in Taiwan.

[LoBudget]

Good thing about the matic is it is push button to change modes, not sure about the MT version. We were really considering getting this but the ride on the demo unit (the older version with 75tkm and not looking in the best condition) was really harsh and fuel economy is lower than what im looking for. I think it felt bumpier than an old vitara i tested several years ago.

[OTEP]

All Jimny's 2005 onward use a push button 4wd sytem. We got the older 2003 model because I like having two levers on the floor.

Fuel economy and ride aren't that good but it's still a fun rig.

[larshell]

Dok Otep, Thanks for sharing. Imagine that angle on a rainy day in unpaved road, hahaha sarap!

*LoBudget, Kung pang 2nd car mo na Go for it. Fun talaga jimny. Kita mo si Dok Otep 2 na Jimny nya. Mas baliw pa si utol 4 Jimny nya. Kaya mas matino pag iisip ko sa dalawa na yan. hehehe Joke. Pero I know someone, one car lang sya Jimny with 3 kids plus yaya. Siksikan sila sa Jimny pag weekend going to Malls. Gayan nakakabaliw ang Jimny. I bought mine 2008 Bnew Odometer reading is 25k palang. Just looking at my Jimny in my garage makes me smile bro. Kaya hindi ko ginagamit Matagtag at Malakas sa Gas hahaha. Go get one! Masarap maging baliw!

[jaymd]

la ba sa inyo nagbebenta ng jimny nyo?

[LoBudget]

I guess that explains a lot, 2003 model pala pina test drive kasi may lever type drivetrain shifter yon. So im sure it does not do any justice to the newer versions... Seven years ought to be enough time for some refinements rights? I like seeing the jimny offroad videos. kaso mahal ata mag pa modify. They should actually offer the jimny with off-road/mud tires out of the casa.

Kamusta naman ang stock jimny sa pag akyat sa sidewalks and other off-roading like mud? are the stock wheels completely useless or good enough for mild off-roading?

[OTEP]

Sir Lars isa na lang ang Jimny dito at kay commander yun. Hehehe. Yung itim binili ng anesthesia consultant namin. Pang alternate sana sa Toyota Corolla AE101 niya pero halos hindi na nagagamit yung Toyota ngayon. Sobrang fun daw ng Jimny. I agree!

Actually, sa ospital dami na naka-Jimny. Pati yung mga pinaka-big time na consultants namin nag-switch over na. The Jimny is just like that ugly dog you see at the dog pound. It's so ugly yet you want to take it home. hehehe.

jaymd,
May inaalok sakin na 2003 model for Php210k. No details ako dun sa unit other than its a manual. Pwede mo try itext or call the seller. Just PM me.

LoBudget,
The Jimny is quite capable in stock form. It will easily beat most soft-roaders when it comes to the rough stuff. I've been driving them over center islands, side walks, farm roads, and using it to respond to emergencies etc. Just lower the tire pressure before driving on sand. Always exercise common sense when driving off road.


Project Auxiliary lamps. Knowing how $$$ the OEM lamps are, I decided to spring for the less expensive variety. DLAA also makes the plug and play lamps for popular cars like Hondas and Toyotas but they don't have a kit for the Jimny so I just got their universal model from HOT ROD in Banawe.

The switch is a surplus switch also from HOT ROD Banawe. They have a huge supply of surplus switches that control everything from defoggers to rear curtains. That's also where I buy switches for blinkers, sirens, and other emergency equipment.

So far it works though the aim is a bit too high. But it's ok with me since we can always adjust later on. I just don't like looking at the empty lamp slots. Now the face looks more 'complete'. hehe.

Less than Php2,000.00 for everything (I brought my own paint to the shop).

The lamp model:



So this is how I look like without a beard:


Inside view of bumper:

[OTEP]

Jemson my installer (in dark shirt and painting the brackets) and Jorge my radiator guy (soldering a customer's radiator:


The ghetto brackets by Jemson. Primed, painted, and fitted:


Finished product:


Custom switch panel (rocker switch on the left controls the powerlock):

[larshell]

Laking tulong yang Aux lamps na yan Dok.

[OTEP]

Opo. It's hard to drive on the SCTEX at night with the stock headlamps. Even the stock high beams aren't that powerful.

[jaymd]

doc otep A/T na sana hinahanap ko kasi para di na rin gaano mahirap sa traffic.

[OTEP]

Saw this Jimny along EDSA last Saturday. Looks like it has a lift and is running Federal Couragia M/T's (the smallest size is 235/75/R15). Has a diff guard underneath also.

[jaymd]

galing na naman ako sa wheels hehe. kasama ko si misis. ang sabi nya wag na daw jimny, swift na lang. Pagsakay nya sa jimny na-in love din sya sa jimny wag na daw swift o jazz o mazda 2. hehe. kausapin ko pa muna yun agent baka may igaganda pa yun offer nila.

[swordsman]

Magkano offer nila ngayon? Sabi less 10K daw dun sa Shaw, ganun din ba sa Wheels? Sayang wala na yong gusto kong color sana - Azure Gray. Ang colors na lang ngayon Black, White at Silver yata.

[jaymd]

same din with shaw. yun azure gray parang 3 years ago pa ata. yun bluish black madami ako nakikita ngayon T plates pa. yun white pang JX lang daw maganda din sana yun kung JLX na body colored bumpers.

[MAXBUWAYA]

Jimny is like a special purpose vehicle.

Most people dont need it but many people wants it.


Doc Otep san kayo nagpalagay ng switch sa Central lock
Jemson din ba? Parang OEM.
Magkano

[OTEP]

Jemson din po. Forgot the price. Dami siya ginawa kasi that day pati alarm and ilaw sa footwells.

I figure 300 for labor. Yung switch 300 in itself eh. Pero you can do better if you look for your own switch. Sabi ko kasi sila na humanap, mark up na lang nila for their trouble and abala. Hindi naman nila talaga trabaho humanap ng parts.

Yes jimny is special purpose. Suko na yang swift at ibang compact hatch sa baha o rough terrain, bale wala pa din sa jimny.

Low down ang suzuki caloocan i think? Supply is dependent talaga on what comes in from Japan so medyo limited ang kulay at trim levels. May Jimny Gold edition na din ata ang wheels. But its just full of overpriced accessories.

[MAXBUWAYA]

Thanks Doc Otep.


Btw Maruti na ba mga Jimny na dumadating ngayon?

as in Made in India.

If so, nay difference kaya sa Quality?