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BigJimnyMeet (North) 2024 (12 Jan 2024)


BigJimnyMeet 2024

14th July 2024
Parkwood Nr. Leeds

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2019 Jimny - Real Life Experience + Feedback

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16 Sep 2020 22:08 #228277 by Doctorchris
For many years I've been buying Lidl Ultimate Speed All-Weather Car Mat Sets for every car I've owned.
These heavy rubber mats have lips moulded into them and a variety of cutting lines. This means that with a bit of thought you can fit them to most cars such that they retain water from your boots. The weight stops them moving about too much and they last about 2-3 years before the driver's mat wears through. Then, as they're cheap, about £10 a set, you replace them. They're not always in store so buy 2 sets when you see them.
Sadly the most recent set have been lighter and more rigid, less grippy. I suspect a cheaper, less rubbery material is being used. If anyone knows of a better "one size fits all" rubber mat that is suitable for the 2019 Jimny then I'm sure we would all like to hear about it.

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17 Sep 2020 07:57 - 17 Sep 2020 08:02 #228286 by lightning
At the risk of this becoming a mat discussion, the best rubber mats l have used by far, are the ones available for Land Rover Defenders. The one on my drivers side is showing no signs of wear, l fitted it at 56,000 miles and the Defender has now done 122,000.

You could buy a pair and cut them down to fit the Jimny, although you would lose at least some of the rubber edges so it wouldn't retain water so well. The Land Rover originals are expensive, but Britpart do alternatives at around £35 for a pair that are just as good and don't have the "Land Rover" logo on them.

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17 Sep 2020 13:18 #228291 by Bill Portland
I'm very happy with my rubber (plastic?) mats. Only done nearly 12000 miles but there's hardly a mark on them and I wear tungsten carbide studded wading boots from time to time when driving between fishing marks.

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17 Sep 2020 14:27 #228293 by CC Baxter
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Bill, I like the sound of the carbide studded boots (good on wet rock I take it). Post a pic of the soles would you please? Chris

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17 Sep 2020 18:18 #228294 by Bill Portland

CC Baxter wrote: Bill, I like the sound of the carbide studded boots (good on wet rock I take it). Post a pic of the soles would you please? Chris

Sure.
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19 Sep 2020 11:46 #228336 by Bob1050
This thread is getting more bizarre by the day! Still, I like to believe that every day is a school day and we are all on a learning journey.
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21 Sep 2020 20:09 #228417 by DAGZOOK

Bob1050 wrote: This thread is getting more bizarre by the day! Still, I like to believe that every day is a school day and we are all on a learning journey.


Whatever next, we'll all be having an argument about which boots have got the best tread pattern. Then maybe we'll start debating whether or not they're road legal!

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02 Oct 2021 22:28 #239094 by Bob1050
After a year of ignoring this thread I decided to bore you with a very brief uodate. The Jimny has done far fewer miles this year than I planned but it continues to put a smile on my face. it just delivers zero hassle, zero breakdowns and positive feedback from other road users. Just wishing I could have ordered a new one to replace it in January 2022.

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03 Oct 2021 18:55 #239112 by Soeley
If you are really happy with it, why not just keep it?

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03 Oct 2021 20:25 #239115 by Bob1050

If you are really happy with it, why not just keep it?

I might just end up doing that
 

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03 Oct 2021 20:42 #239116 by Soeley

If you are really happy with it, why not just keep it?

I might just end up doing that

 

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13 Dec 2021 16:52 #240618 by Bob1050
As we live in strange times my G4 Jimny approaches another milestone in its life - a requirement to have passed an MOT test. Normally it would have been exchanged for a new one at three years old but as we all know - currently not a realistic option.

I've done half the mileage originally planned so don't think that it should be failing an MOT at 24k miles or be clapped out. Thought a fresh set of wiper blades and a dealer service wouldn't go amiss - plus the factory warranty still has a few weeks to go should any bigger issues appear.

One issue that I have noted of late is that fuel consumption seems worse since I started using that new green fuel. Not convinced that we are really saving the planet, being more efficient or effective with our use of resources

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