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BigJimnyMeet (North) 2024 (12 Jan 2024)
BigJimnyMeet 2024
14th July 2024
Parkwood Nr. Leeds
14th July 2024
Parkwood Nr. Leeds
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3 months into Jimny ownership
15 Aug 2013 21:52 - 15 Aug 2013 22:13 #79980
by JimnySweep
3 months into Jimny ownership was created by JimnySweep
We've had our 2003 O2 for just 3 months and have learned a lot about Jimny's 
1. Death wobble - Yep, got some of that. 43-48 mph sometimes and sometimes not. Pretty sure small amounts of wheel imbalance kicks it off but only when wheels on both sides of the car have the imbalance in the same (or, maybe opposite) place, hence its sometimes and sometimes not
2. Exhaust knocks against the chassis at times - following a poke around underneath there are 2 out of the 3 exhaust hanger brackets missing so it swinging about a bit. Going to need a new centre and rear section.
3. Brakes sticking on a bit - seems like its the fronts. You can feel it as you roll to a stop and it seems to stop you rolling back on slight inclines at junctions etc. Lots of brake dust on the front wheels too.
4. Crumbly rust under the insides of the sills - hoping its not going to be an MOT problem
Other than that about 2500 road miles and another 750 on an a-frame its running really well and in spite of the above its quite an endearing car
1. Death wobble - Yep, got some of that. 43-48 mph sometimes and sometimes not. Pretty sure small amounts of wheel imbalance kicks it off but only when wheels on both sides of the car have the imbalance in the same (or, maybe opposite) place, hence its sometimes and sometimes not
2. Exhaust knocks against the chassis at times - following a poke around underneath there are 2 out of the 3 exhaust hanger brackets missing so it swinging about a bit. Going to need a new centre and rear section.
3. Brakes sticking on a bit - seems like its the fronts. You can feel it as you roll to a stop and it seems to stop you rolling back on slight inclines at junctions etc. Lots of brake dust on the front wheels too.
4. Crumbly rust under the insides of the sills - hoping its not going to be an MOT problem
Other than that about 2500 road miles and another 750 on an a-frame its running really well and in spite of the above its quite an endearing car
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16 Aug 2013 07:49 #80002
by Tadpole
Replied by Tadpole on topic 3 months into Jimny ownership
With that sort of mileage no mater it be a Jimny I'd be concerned & a visit to the dealer booked pronto ....... 
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10 Sep 2013 15:14 #82752
by JimnySweep
Replied by JimnySweep on topic 3 months into Jimny ownership
MOT day today....
Brake calipers with seized slides and pistons replaced.
New center and rear exhaust sections.
Oil and filter changed.
Otherwise in very good nick.
Passed
Not a cheap day but always a good feeling to get the year's ticket
Brake calipers with seized slides and pistons replaced.
New center and rear exhaust sections.
Oil and filter changed.
Otherwise in very good nick.
Passed
Not a cheap day but always a good feeling to get the year's ticket
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