"The rusty-nail" build

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Re: "The rusty-nail" build

Post by ektoz » Sat Dec 20, 2014 8:40 am

Thanks Geoff, Sorry Scottie that i din't said about the engine but its still the stock sj410. Runs obstacles like a dream , gear ratio on the patrol axles are very slow, i don't know the teeth yet, the only problem are the long steep hills other than that engine sounds like a GSXR :), saving for a 1.6 16v or a VW 1.9 i will see that i can find but am leaning to the VW because is has more torgue on low revs and does not have electrical system.

The build is not over yet more to come when i will fill my piggybank again,
will post a video of the zukitrol when i will go out for you guys
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Re: "The rusty-nail" build

Post by ektoz » Sat Jan 24, 2015 7:29 am

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i got stuck in the mud and the poor 410 engine dint have the spirit to move my 35" tires :hahaha:
good fun tho :middelfangers:

ok after some bashing of my zukitrol i finally work things out with the engine, i got a awesome deal on a long wheelbase suzuki sidekick 1998 with a 16v engine for 550 euros from a old english guy that use to live here, the car drives like a dream too bad am gonna take it apart.
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Re: "The rusty-nail" build

Post by ektoz » Sat Feb 07, 2015 7:55 am

here is the lovely donor
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i will start saving some cash this vitara needs new radiator timing belt water pump and servicing
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Re: "The rusty-nail" build

Post by Rankine » Sat Feb 07, 2015 8:34 am

got a good deal. Be alot cheaper than the vw swap anyway
SJ413 LWB Santana 33s, 94",

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Re: "The rusty-nail" build

Post by ektoz » Fri Oct 09, 2015 1:05 pm

I have done a lot of stuff this summer,
- 16v engine from vitara
- done all the wiring, again...
- new steel dashboard
- lots of fixings on the body
- paint
and lots of driving, i will have a video soon for you guys.

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Re: "The rusty-nail" build

Post by Anton » Fri Oct 09, 2015 2:16 pm

Nice! I'm glad you went with the 1.6, most people who swap in a 1.9 diesel say it ruins them offroad because the engine is just too heavy. You might've been ok with those wide axles, but the 1.6 is a lot less weight, and that's important with a challenge truck.
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Re: "The rusty-nail" build

Post by ektoz » Fri Oct 09, 2015 7:37 pm

Thanks Anton, am also glad I went with the 1.6 the zuki is a lot more light, I have
a truck scale at work and I measure 1.200kg my friends 1.3 zuki weight 900kg so
that's nothing, and the best thing is that all my weight is on the axles and boy am very happy
with them, they are very low geared also
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Re: "The rusty-nail" build

Post by Anton » Sun Oct 11, 2015 12:41 am

Extra weight low down is going to give you more stability, as is the extra width (and extra articulation, I suppose!)

This thing must be ridiculously stable, then!
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Re: "The rusty-nail" build

Post by ektoz » Sat Oct 17, 2015 7:04 pm

here is a sort video of my test drive, not to much because is still very hot here in Cyprus
waiting for some rain for the dust to settle.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQVObRqBd-0
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Re: "The rusty-nail" build

Post by ScottieJ » Sat Oct 17, 2015 8:10 pm

Are you not running any bumpstops? You need to fit some, it will help with articulation as the fulcrum effect comes into play and will force the dropped wheel down as the compressed wheel is forced up.

I do love this Sj, has such a good stance and its nice and simple.
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