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Mark's 03 Jimny
06 Sep 2016 19:23 #172070
by mark98
Replied by mark98 on topic Mark's 03 Jimny
Well the Jimny is now in the garage for maybe a couple of weeks getting a new head gasket to (hopefully) solve my persistent overheating issues once and for all. The kingpin on the nearside is also being done to cure the returned death wobble. I am hoping that the bill isn't too expensive and that there are no hidden problems, like a cracked block
In more exciting news, the front bumper is now finished, suitable for more recoveries than the weak tie downs. It took a while but it is certainly very substantial. It was only fitted a few days ago and is yet to be tested, but hopefully I'll never need to use it in anger!
And, while the Jimny is away, I still had a small hankering for a spot of green laning, so took my very temporary car out, borrowed from my mum.
My quick review: it did surprisingly well in the dry, although a lack of ground clearance was obvious, the tyres wouldn't handle any kind of wet mud and the lack of low range was frankly disappointing. Good fun though still!
In more exciting news, the front bumper is now finished, suitable for more recoveries than the weak tie downs. It took a while but it is certainly very substantial. It was only fitted a few days ago and is yet to be tested, but hopefully I'll never need to use it in anger!
And, while the Jimny is away, I still had a small hankering for a spot of green laning, so took my very temporary car out, borrowed from my mum.
My quick review: it did surprisingly well in the dry, although a lack of ground clearance was obvious, the tyres wouldn't handle any kind of wet mud and the lack of low range was frankly disappointing. Good fun though still!
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10 Sep 2016 18:33 #172177
by Alex
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Haha nice one, do this to your mum's ka -
I like your metal bumper, did you buy it or make it?
I like your metal bumper, did you buy it or make it?
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11 Sep 2016 12:50 #172190
by mark98
That KA looks like it may have had just a bit of work to that
The metal bumper was made, used a bit of from memory 6mm channel, then ground and cut into shape to fit the aperture where the black plastic bit used to go. Its also got a thin plate underneath to stop loads of mud going up the inside of the bumper and ruining my radiator more than it already is.
Replied by mark98 on topic Mark's 03 Jimny
Alex wrote: Haha nice one, do this to your mum's ka -
I like your metal bumper, did you buy it or make it?
That KA looks like it may have had just a bit of work to that
The metal bumper was made, used a bit of from memory 6mm channel, then ground and cut into shape to fit the aperture where the black plastic bit used to go. Its also got a thin plate underneath to stop loads of mud going up the inside of the bumper and ruining my radiator more than it already is.
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15 Nov 2016 22:05 #174674
by mark98
Replied by mark98 on topic Mark's 03 Jimny
Probably time for an update! A little has been done since my last update now, with some things planned for the nearish future. The big difference is the roof rack, which I bought from a chap who made it to fit his Jimny. The main attraction was the ability to mount a 42 inch light bar on the front;) I have a 33 inch for the back. It is proper sturdy, but will need a repaint come the spring to smarten it up a bit.
And yes the 42 inch bar s wired to the main beam, along with the 24 on the bumper (Some HID headlights will be next I think, never have too much light!).
Other than that very little on the mods front. It now needs a new king pin bearing on the passenger side as it is leaking very nicely now, and the wheel wobble is at an almost annoying level, but I'm happy to live with it for a while longer. This is because I'm thinking of switching up the suspension, literally. The current springs and shocks are now very tired, and running a little extra weight with guards underneath and a sizable roof rack,my 195/80 R15 mud tyres are starting to catch more often on the arches, whereas before it was fine. So I'm now thinking of lifting the Jimny, either 2 or 3 inches, but I'm leaning towards 2 inches at the minute. My everyday tyres are starting to wear,so I would like to then change them for a set of BFG All Terrains, ditching the wheel spacers in favour of off set steel rims. But this will have to wiat until the new year at least, of not the spring. But there are certainly more things to come...
Other than that very little on the mods front. It now needs a new king pin bearing on the passenger side as it is leaking very nicely now, and the wheel wobble is at an almost annoying level, but I'm happy to live with it for a while longer. This is because I'm thinking of switching up the suspension, literally. The current springs and shocks are now very tired, and running a little extra weight with guards underneath and a sizable roof rack,my 195/80 R15 mud tyres are starting to catch more often on the arches, whereas before it was fine. So I'm now thinking of lifting the Jimny, either 2 or 3 inches, but I'm leaning towards 2 inches at the minute. My everyday tyres are starting to wear,so I would like to then change them for a set of BFG All Terrains, ditching the wheel spacers in favour of off set steel rims. But this will have to wiat until the new year at least, of not the spring. But there are certainly more things to come...
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13 Oct 2017 18:07 #185185
by mark98
Replied by mark98 on topic Mark's 03 Jimny
Nearly a year since I updated...timely update I feel. The past 11 months have mainly been plagued by hot running issues, with a new head gasket last September, new rad in December this year, followed by a new thermostat and water pump. It now seems the fan is most likely the main culprit now, and will be being sorted ASAP. Other than that, the roof rack has now gone (may be for sale for the right price...), to be replaced by roof bars and the 42" light bar moved to mounts on the a pillars. New front spots too. Junked the A/T tyres in favour of my M/T's full time (I now have a mundane Fiesta to drive to work in :dry:). Fleet as it stands currently.
The wheel spacers are therefore also gone to make room for the 195/80 R15 tyres. Its also been treated to a semi van conversion, with heavy rear tint and a flat floor conversion that allows for the rear seats to remain in place be still create an early totally flat floor and really usable load space. Other than that, its been enjoyed on the highways and byways of sunny Suffolk...and even ventured to Norfolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire...happy days...
Working...
Playing...
Spalshing!!!:woohoo:
The wheel spacers are therefore also gone to make room for the 195/80 R15 tyres. Its also been treated to a semi van conversion, with heavy rear tint and a flat floor conversion that allows for the rear seats to remain in place be still create an early totally flat floor and really usable load space. Other than that, its been enjoyed on the highways and byways of sunny Suffolk...and even ventured to Norfolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire...happy days...
Working...
Playing...
Spalshing!!!:woohoo:
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