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My Chiffon Ivory JB74 SZ5 - blog/mods/build thread
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18 Apr 2020 16:35 #221216
by DAGZOOK
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With regard to the seat belts, I've clipped mine back with some dark green sandwich/freezer bag clips works a treat, just don't tell the mrs that I raided her kitchen supplies. :whistle: I'll update with a photo to follow up..
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18 Apr 2020 17:03 #221220
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18 Apr 2020 17:36 #221221
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An alternative re the seat belts is that there's a nice little recess each side where you put your fingers to lift out the boot stash tray. The seat belts fit nicely in them.
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19 Apr 2020 15:27 #221271
by Ash97x
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The load liner is great at protecting the rear of the rear seats from scratches etc.. but it’s not going to help much with the sliding around! I had the same problem with stuff sliding around, however fitting the load liner never really helped much. It began sliding too with everything else in the back! I did try velcro strips but couldn’t get them properly orientated on the rear sears and load liner. Invested in some D loops and a luggage net and now everything is much more secure!
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14 May 2020 19:41 #222235
by 300bhpton
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Still not much of an update. Sadly not found anyone to fit my tyres yet. Hopefully next week as places are opening again.
In the meantime I have Dinitrol'd the underside.
4941 on the chassis rails, arches and floor pan. And ML in the chassis rails and cavities. This is the first time using Dinitrol, I've had lots of success with Waxoyl over the years, but it is messy to apply. The Dinitrol is much easier and cleaner in this respect. And doesn't need heating up first either. Hopefully it will perform as well or better too.
Poser shot in the field with my p38 Range Rover and my brothers Ninety:
In the meantime I have Dinitrol'd the underside.
4941 on the chassis rails, arches and floor pan. And ML in the chassis rails and cavities. This is the first time using Dinitrol, I've had lots of success with Waxoyl over the years, but it is messy to apply. The Dinitrol is much easier and cleaner in this respect. And doesn't need heating up first either. Hopefully it will perform as well or better too.
Poser shot in the field with my p38 Range Rover and my brothers Ninety:
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17 Jun 2020 11:46 #223676
by 300bhpton
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So there hasn't been much to update on with the Jimny. The lockdown and social distancing have meant I've done a lot less miles. And not been too many places.
Some bad news, the dealership I bought my Jimny from. Progress Suzuki in Milton Keynes have now closed permanently
This means I'm forced to use another dealership instead. Time will tell if they match the friendliness of Progress.
I also still haven't fitted my AT tyres that I bought about 8 weeks ago!!!! Looking to do this next payday however.
During the lockdown I did treat myself to a Mavic Mini drone. Hoping to use it to get some good off road and green laning footage. For now here is a 'Where's Jimny' photo.
On to more pressing matters. I mentioned a couple of months ago that I was having issues with the Jimny jumping out of low range when off road. Unfortunately this all happened right at the onset of the lockdown when the dealership closed for social distancing reasons. I had been in contact with them, patiently waiting for them to re-open. But now they are permanently closed it has delayed this being looked at.
My 'new' local dealership has had the car in and reported no issues found. Although it is going back in a couple of weeks for a further look. I believe they have a technical request in with Suzuki UK in the meantime.
Here is a video of the problem. As can be seen, it could be quite dangerous. When off road you need to rely on the vehicles abilities and it to do what it is meant too. If this was more extreme terrain with far bigger drop offs, having the vehicle suddenly and without warning loose drive and engine braking, could spell disaster of the highest order.
Some bad news, the dealership I bought my Jimny from. Progress Suzuki in Milton Keynes have now closed permanently
This means I'm forced to use another dealership instead. Time will tell if they match the friendliness of Progress.
I also still haven't fitted my AT tyres that I bought about 8 weeks ago!!!! Looking to do this next payday however.
During the lockdown I did treat myself to a Mavic Mini drone. Hoping to use it to get some good off road and green laning footage. For now here is a 'Where's Jimny' photo.
On to more pressing matters. I mentioned a couple of months ago that I was having issues with the Jimny jumping out of low range when off road. Unfortunately this all happened right at the onset of the lockdown when the dealership closed for social distancing reasons. I had been in contact with them, patiently waiting for them to re-open. But now they are permanently closed it has delayed this being looked at.
My 'new' local dealership has had the car in and reported no issues found. Although it is going back in a couple of weeks for a further look. I believe they have a technical request in with Suzuki UK in the meantime.
Here is a video of the problem. As can be seen, it could be quite dangerous. When off road you need to rely on the vehicles abilities and it to do what it is meant too. If this was more extreme terrain with far bigger drop offs, having the vehicle suddenly and without warning loose drive and engine braking, could spell disaster of the highest order.
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