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by Jay18
Mon Sep 21, 2015 6:52 pm
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: Grand vitara 2nd gen rear helper/heavy duty springs?
Replies: 3
Views: 4794

Re: Grand vitara 2nd gen rear helper/heavy duty springs?

The caravan has a maximum in nose weight of 75kg The GV has a maximum towball weight of 75kg The caravan isn't fully loaded at the front, only additional weight in the front is the lightweight gas bottle and the spare wheel, which belong there anyway It might be that the rear springs have gone soft ...
by Jay18
Sat Sep 12, 2015 2:48 pm
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: Grand vitara 2nd gen rear helper/heavy duty springs?
Replies: 3
Views: 4794

Grand vitara 2nd gen rear helper/heavy duty springs?

Hi all, does anyone know of any heavy duty or helper springs for the 1998-2005 grand vitara?

I think my car is going to bottom out with the new caravan...
by Jay18
Wed Aug 05, 2015 9:19 pm
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: Jay18's RC Peterbuilt Truck
Replies: 1
Views: 3903

Jay18's RC Peterbuilt Truck

Here's a quick introduction to my new project, it's something my dad started buying parts for as he was going to build it, but due to his new job he hasn't got the time to do it, so I've took the project on and have started buying some bits for it.. This is the 1/32 scale version of what I'm buildin...
by Jay18
Wed Aug 05, 2015 8:58 pm
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: Jay18's Grand Vitara 2.0 16v LWB
Replies: 63
Views: 54352

Re: Jay18's Grand Vitara 2.0 16v LWB

Nope but it's radio controlled

Just going to start a new build thread for it if anyone's interested..
by Jay18
Sat Aug 01, 2015 6:49 pm
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: Jay18's Grand Vitara 2.0 16v LWB
Replies: 63
Views: 54352

Re: Jay18's Grand Vitara 2.0 16v LWB

Pic of the exhaust tip I've got...
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Oh and a preview of my new project ;)
by Jay18
Wed Jul 29, 2015 3:40 pm
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: Jay18's Grand Vitara 2.0 16v LWB
Replies: 63
Views: 54352

Re: Jay18's Grand Vitara 2.0 16v LWB

That's pretty funny twiss, I have one in chrome but would definitely prefer a burnt tip version, not yet fitted it through Thanks Dan, I like the look of it, the only thing that's bugs me is the little imperfections in the paintwork, chips I've repaired aren't perfect and the dull patches above the ...
by Jay18
Wed Jul 29, 2015 7:40 am
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: Jay18's Grand Vitara 2.0 16v LWB
Replies: 63
Views: 54352

Re: Jay18's Grand Vitara 2.0 16v LWB

Thanks guys, I've been thinking about wrapping the body matte green and spraying the bumpers matte black, I'm not sure though as I like the way it looks now, I might get some alloys for it but again I'm not sure as it already looks nice, will be taking it to japfest 2 next month :D
by Jay18
Sun Jul 26, 2015 10:58 pm
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: Jay18's Grand Vitara 2.0 16v LWB
Replies: 63
Views: 54352

Re: Jay18's Grand Vitara 2.0 16v LWB

Here is a before and after pic, and some of the windows tinted too :D

Before the tint:
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Before and after of when I got it and how it is now:
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by Jay18
Thu Jun 25, 2015 5:30 pm
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: Jay's SJ410 VBJA now sold :(
Replies: 105
Views: 105797

Re: Jay's SJ410 VBJA now sold :(

The wipers worked fine when I had her, hopefully they'll fix it looks like he's done a few mods to it since I sold it

Snorkel
Steel arches and steps chopped off
Rubber arch extensions
Rear windows
413 grill
Steel wheels
New mud tyres
Shackle lift
by Jay18
Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:17 pm
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: Jay's SJ410 VBJA now sold :(
Replies: 105
Views: 105797

Re: Jay's SJ410 VBJA now sold :(

Seen this pic posted on Facebook, not seen anymore of her though..
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