the no dosh Vitara revamp
Re: the no dosh Vitara revamp
Beware the wiring kit for dummies - its for dummies that haven't checked the wiring diagram! The Vitara is switched on the ground side so you will need to wire it differently.
2006 Jimny JLX+ 1.3 VVT
2000 Vitara 4u2 - Calmini 3+3, 33" MTs, 5:83 R&Ps, winch bumper, remapped ECU.
1986 Suzuki SJ413K - G16 conversion
1984 Suzuki SJ410 - Blitz
2000 Vitara 4u2 - Calmini 3+3, 33" MTs, 5:83 R&Ps, winch bumper, remapped ECU.
1986 Suzuki SJ413K - G16 conversion
1984 Suzuki SJ410 - Blitz
Re: the no dosh Vitara revamp
It's not a question of how much you spend on your suzuki, but when your money will run out
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donkeychomp
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Re: the no dosh Vitara revamp
Thanks for the tip Rhinoman!
Made up the light covers, will get a piccie tomorrow.
Made up the light covers, will get a piccie tomorrow.
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Jordi
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Re: the no dosh Vitara revamp
When I put the bumper on mine I've got spot lamps to fit.
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank
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donkeychomp
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Think I'll move these to the front bumper...hoping to get that all made up by tomorrow.
And NO they are not KC Daylighters, I just made some fake stickers for the covers! This is the no dosh Vitara revamp, they were free, had to buy new bulbs though, dammit!
And NO they are not KC Daylighters, I just made some fake stickers for the covers! This is the no dosh Vitara revamp, they were free, had to buy new bulbs though, dammit!
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Ha ha, I love your budget KCs, it may be the no dosh vitara revamp but do you care to think about what it's cost so far?
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank
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donkeychomp
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Re: the no dosh Vitara revamp
Having a think about that.
The Vit was £500 with a years MOT.
Used tyres and wheels £40 from Andy but I sold them for £40. Kept the wheels.
New tyres £400 with fitting.
Stereo £50.
New water pump and rad and hoses about £100.
Soft top roof £25.
Roll cage £10.
All the bits that have been fabricated for it were either done by me, so free, or by my mate Stu, for work in exchange...welding etc.
Seats, yet to go in £14.
New steering wheel £25.
New light switch £25.
Cherry bomb £30.
Pro Comp (NOT) shocks £38.
Clutch return arm £12.
Rocker box gasket £4.
Oil and filter, plugs leads etc £45.
So with all that added up it comes to £1128. That includes the purchase price!
Not bad for 3 years of ownership and the way she has been slowly, but cheaply transformed.
Still loads more to do...bumpers, lift it about 3 inches, fatter rubber on wider rims (I already have those).
All in all I'm very happy with her. A bloke last week saw the Vit parked up whilst I was having coffee with a friend and offered me £1750 for it. I was very tempted but it is my only car and the only reason I'd sell it is to get another SJ (I miss my old one SO much). So I need an SJ ready to buy before I sell the Vit.
ps the winch was £30 and the snorkel £40 so it's £1198!
The Vit was £500 with a years MOT.
Used tyres and wheels £40 from Andy but I sold them for £40. Kept the wheels.
New tyres £400 with fitting.
Stereo £50.
New water pump and rad and hoses about £100.
Soft top roof £25.
Roll cage £10.
All the bits that have been fabricated for it were either done by me, so free, or by my mate Stu, for work in exchange...welding etc.
Seats, yet to go in £14.
New steering wheel £25.
New light switch £25.
Cherry bomb £30.
Pro Comp (NOT) shocks £38.
Clutch return arm £12.
Rocker box gasket £4.
Oil and filter, plugs leads etc £45.
So with all that added up it comes to £1128. That includes the purchase price!
Not bad for 3 years of ownership and the way she has been slowly, but cheaply transformed.
Still loads more to do...bumpers, lift it about 3 inches, fatter rubber on wider rims (I already have those).
All in all I'm very happy with her. A bloke last week saw the Vit parked up whilst I was having coffee with a friend and offered me £1750 for it. I was very tempted but it is my only car and the only reason I'd sell it is to get another SJ (I miss my old one SO much). So I need an SJ ready to buy before I sell the Vit.
ps the winch was £30 and the snorkel £40 so it's £1198!
If it ticks over...leave it
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Jordi
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Re: the no dosh Vitara revamp
That is cheap. I'm into mine slightly more than that.
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank
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Re: the no dosh Vitara revamp
Haha I'm into mine a lot more than that 
Twiss
'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
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'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410
"If brute force doesn't fix your problem, you aren't using enough of it."
Re: the no dosh Vitara revamp
My Vit might be the most expensive, I bought it new so that was £9K before mods. The flip side is that have had it 14 years now.
2006 Jimny JLX+ 1.3 VVT
2000 Vitara 4u2 - Calmini 3+3, 33" MTs, 5:83 R&Ps, winch bumper, remapped ECU.
1986 Suzuki SJ413K - G16 conversion
1984 Suzuki SJ410 - Blitz
2000 Vitara 4u2 - Calmini 3+3, 33" MTs, 5:83 R&Ps, winch bumper, remapped ECU.
1986 Suzuki SJ413K - G16 conversion
1984 Suzuki SJ410 - Blitz