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by portobellokev
Sat Jan 17, 2015 4:26 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Paint and Interior Trim
Topic: 98 Vitara bumper silver paint code?
Replies: 1
Views: 2744

98 Vitara bumper silver paint code?

Hi
I have a black over silver 98 Vitara (Santana Spanish built)

I know from the dataplate the black is ODG saturn black but can someone please tell me the silver code for the bumpers

thanks
Kev
by portobellokev
Sun Dec 28, 2014 12:45 pm
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: online suzuki parts UK?
Replies: 1
Views: 2798

online suzuki parts UK?

Hiya every time I touch my Vitara I find another part that needs replacing :cry: just removed the front grille and found the lamp support panels are well rusted away. Anyone know of a Suzi dealer that wont charge me retail for these? do any UK dealers operate online? I have a Suzi EPC so can be comp...
by portobellokev
Mon Sep 22, 2014 8:48 pm
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: OEM underbody paint?
Replies: 7
Views: 5676

Re: OEM underbody paint?

It's definitely an ex-factory coating. I'll ask my local Suzi dealer and report back
by portobellokev
Fri Sep 19, 2014 9:46 pm
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: OEM underbody paint?
Replies: 7
Views: 5676

OEM underbody paint?

pressure washed underneath last weekend not too bad. once i've treated and dealt with the rust i'd like to paint in with the same sort of yellow stonechip paint that suzi used. any ideas what brand this would be. I also need to replace a rear wheel arch panel any ideas on what the grey underseal is?...
by portobellokev
Tue Sep 09, 2014 9:29 am
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: Vitara Hoods
Replies: 3
Views: 4092

Vitara Hoods

Is there a difference between hoods for early and later Vitara's? I want a tan hood for my 1999 JX these guys http://www.prestigeautotrim.co.uk/acatalog/Suzuki_Vitara_1988-1994_Car_Hoods.html make them in colours but only to suit 1988-1994 models. I e mailed them and they tell me that later models a...
by portobellokev
Mon Sep 08, 2014 12:49 am
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: 1999 Vitara Audio
Replies: 0
Views: 2110

1999 Vitara Audio

Can a 2 DIN head unit be fitted into a 1999 Vitara?

It looks to me like the clock bit below the 1 DIN unit will come out and leave me the space. Before I rip bits out has anyone done it?
by portobellokev
Sun Sep 07, 2014 11:52 pm
Forum: New members
Topic: Hi All
Replies: 2
Views: 2758

Hi All

just bought a 1999 vitara as a toy, named 'Barney' not really planning on off roading it, just enjoying updating it, cleaning it a lot and heading down to the seaside with the family. should be fun. have pressure washed the underside and not too bad. booked in for a minor service with our local mech...
by portobellokev
Sun Sep 07, 2014 10:27 pm
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: Front Doors
Replies: 3
Views: 3407

Re: Front Doors

The doors should be identical, as for the a/c you might need the dashboard part that houses the controls, or make something up yourself. Thanks for the quick reply. I'm probably going to buy a 'donor' vehicle. cheaper than getting bits here and there from breakers (best not to tell Mrs this part of...
by portobellokev
Sun Sep 07, 2014 9:17 pm
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: Front Doors
Replies: 3
Views: 3407

Front Doors

Hiya, newbie so apologies if asked a million times before
but
are the front doors on a 5 door Vitara 1998 the same as on a 3 door Vitara 1999

mine is the 3 door I want to get the electric windows mirrors etc off a 5 door

can this be done?

also can AC be installed

thanks Kev