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by Gothmog
Mon Mar 06, 2017 7:24 pm
Forum: Jimny Specific Tech
Topic: Rust problems on BRAND NEW Jimny
Replies: 15
Views: 30140

Re: Rust problems on BRAND NEW Jimny

UPDATE

Took it to my local Suzuki dealer as requested AND -------

They took some photo and sent off to Suzuki UK, said should here something back by Wednesday.

Will keep you posted :)

Regards Gary
by Gothmog
Tue Feb 21, 2017 1:17 pm
Forum: Jimny Specific Tech
Topic: Rust problems on BRAND NEW Jimny
Replies: 15
Views: 30140

Re: Rust problems on BRAND NEW Jimny

Its been up two muddy tracks, didn't even switch from 2WD to 4WD, some people take normal cars up the track. Never been on beach and we live a good 30 miles from the sea Other than that all road use. As for washing, the underside has never been washed, that gives you a idea of what use its had :) Ca...
by Gothmog
Mon Feb 20, 2017 6:49 pm
Forum: Jimny Specific Tech
Topic: Rust problems on BRAND NEW Jimny
Replies: 15
Views: 30140

Re: Rust problems on BRAND NEW Jimny

Hers a few pics.

Ill give Suzuki a call tomorrow, see what thay have to say.
by Gothmog
Mon Feb 20, 2017 12:53 pm
Forum: Jimny Specific Tech
Topic: Rust problems on BRAND NEW Jimny
Replies: 15
Views: 30140

Rust problems on BRAND NEW Jimny

Hi folks Getting a little worried about my New Jimny. Bought brand new last October and when I come to give it a good clean and once over am finding area or rust on the chassis. Few questions 1) What are Jimnys like long term for chassis and rust generally 2) Has anyone else see any issues like this...
by Gothmog
Wed Nov 09, 2016 1:15 pm
Forum: Jimny Specific Tech
Topic: Front/Under Engine Protection
Replies: 4
Views: 9758

Re: Front/Under Engine Protection

Thanks all, sounds good enough for me.

Already got and planing to fit a front diff , transfer box and fuel tank protection plates so will leave it at that.

Just need to sort our front recover points but without moding the bumper or drilling now.

Thanks Gary
by Gothmog
Tue Nov 08, 2016 12:42 pm
Forum: Jimny Specific Tech
Topic: Front/Under Engine Protection
Replies: 4
Views: 9758

Front/Under Engine Protection

Hi folks New Jinmy is here and some of the under body protection and tow bar I ordered has turned up, will be fitting in earnest this weekend. BUT !! Am I missing something, I cant find any underbody front/engine protection plates. The one fitted is just a plastic spray cover and might protect again...
by Gothmog
Mon Nov 07, 2016 8:19 am
Forum: New members
Topic: Thanks
Replies: 18
Views: 13660

Re: Thanks

Morning Folks Picked it up on Saturday early, 9:30 First impressions now had chance to use more, done 350 miles this weekend are Compared to my wifes 4x4 (road going) 1) Its slow 2) Its noisy 3) Handling is poor 4) Ride is terrible 5) Came with fault, left radio speaker doesn't work :) AND I LOVE IT...
by Gothmog
Fri Nov 04, 2016 12:25 pm
Forum: New members
Topic: Thanks
Replies: 18
Views: 13660

Re: Thanks

First mods are 1) Towbar (with recover points added at the extremes where the tow cross bar goes across) 2) Fuel tank under belly guard 3) Front Diff guard 4) Transfer box guard All these I understand are bolt on only, no holes to drill etc so should not be a issue even if had to remove. I think it ...
by Gothmog
Thu Nov 03, 2016 12:53 pm
Forum: New members
Topic: Thanks
Replies: 18
Views: 13660

Re: Thanks

LOL no its just WHITE (well for now, sure we can add a little brown very quickly :brows: )

As for mods, many will be under body protection initially and tow bar, want to made sure no issues before do any mods which may invalidate warranty.
by Gothmog
Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:23 am
Forum: New members
Topic: Thanks
Replies: 18
Views: 13660

Re: Thanks

Went for "drum roll" da dah !!!

WHITE. :roll:

Cheapest and as while brand new this is going to get used and white is easy to touch up, all the other colours being metallic or clear over base.

Collecting on Saturday, lot shorter lead time on delivery then though :P :P