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Hampshire newbie mod advice please
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08 Jun 2021 12:05 #235666
by dvearn
Hampshire newbie mod advice please was created by dvearn
Hi all,
Thanks for letting me join your Forum.
I'm moving to Hampshire and in need of a second car for local run around that's cost effective to run, and I'm really taken by the Jimny.
Please can anyone recommend a suitable garage to fit 2" lift kit, some wide arches and chunky wheels/rubber to give a more rugged look without compromising the on-road experience too much - I'm hoping the after market shocks and springs will improve on-road comfort.
Use Case:
Mainly on-road, but will double as ATV on flat fields inc towing
Thanks
Dale
Thanks for letting me join your Forum.
I'm moving to Hampshire and in need of a second car for local run around that's cost effective to run, and I'm really taken by the Jimny.
Please can anyone recommend a suitable garage to fit 2" lift kit, some wide arches and chunky wheels/rubber to give a more rugged look without compromising the on-road experience too much - I'm hoping the after market shocks and springs will improve on-road comfort.
Use Case:
Mainly on-road, but will double as ATV on flat fields inc towing
Thanks
Dale
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08 Jun 2021 12:44 #235668
by DrRobin
2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
Ex 2011 Blue Jimny SZ4
Northumberland Jimny Blog
Replied by DrRobin on topic Hampshire newbie mod advice please
Hi and welcome to the forum.
Standard suspension, i.e. no lift kit will be best for the road and will cope well with a field or your average green lane, just get some A/T tyres rather than H/T tyres. There are plenty to choose from in the standard wheel size.
Increasing the suspension height and M/T will make it less stable on the road, however better it looks.
Robin
Standard suspension, i.e. no lift kit will be best for the road and will cope well with a field or your average green lane, just get some A/T tyres rather than H/T tyres. There are plenty to choose from in the standard wheel size.
Increasing the suspension height and M/T will make it less stable on the road, however better it looks.
Robin
2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
Ex 2011 Blue Jimny SZ4
Northumberland Jimny Blog
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08 Jun 2021 14:41 - 08 Jun 2021 14:44 #235674
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Replied by dvearn on topic Hampshire newbie mod advice please
Thanks Robin.
My rationale for the lift kit was also to be able to fit chunky wheels & tyres, as well as the improved comfort on road.
This caught my eye: jimnystyle.com/collections/lift-kits/pro...or-suzuki-jimny-jb74
Are there any UK sites/specialists to get Jimny mods?
I like this kind of look: jimnystyle.com/collections/wheels/products/xtreme-j-xj03-wheels
My rationale for the lift kit was also to be able to fit chunky wheels & tyres, as well as the improved comfort on road.
This caught my eye: jimnystyle.com/collections/lift-kits/pro...or-suzuki-jimny-jb74
Are there any UK sites/specialists to get Jimny mods?
I like this kind of look: jimnystyle.com/collections/wheels/products/xtreme-j-xj03-wheels
Last edit: 08 Jun 2021 14:44 by dvearn.
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08 Jun 2021 17:57 #235675
by Lambert
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
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Replied by Lambert on topic Hampshire newbie mod advice please
Welcome to the forum. Depending on what you're after have a look in the shop in the top banner. As to fitting lumpy tyres and taller suspension the big tyres will affect the gearing which correcting is a slippery slope that can get expensive. Taller suspension might improve the ride quality but so does just refreshing the tired factory equipment on older models. Also taller suspension doesn't necessarily mean more articulation and an improvement off road again without spending serious money. It's all possible but doing it well isn't quite as simple as it sounds.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
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09 Jun 2021 10:52 #235684
by saxj
Replied by saxj on topic Hampshire newbie mod advice please
Rather go for something like this...des-sol.co.za/product/50mm-lift-kit-gen4...r-correction-bushes/. Tried and tested, improves on-road handing, and comes with castor correction bushes and extended brake lines. It gives plenty of room for chunky tyres. Mines been on for nearly as long as I have had the car, excellent kit.Thanks Robin.
My rationale for the lift kit was also to be able to fit chunky wheels & tyres, as well as the improved comfort on road.
This caught my eye: jimnystyle.com/collections/lift-kits/pro...or-suzuki-jimny-jb74
Are there any UK sites/specialists to get Jimny mods?
I like this kind of look: jimnystyle.com/collections/wheels/products/xtreme-j-xj03-wheels
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09 Jun 2021 13:00 #235685
by Adrian
Replied by Adrian on topic Hampshire newbie mod advice please
Hi Newbie,
I'm new to Jimny's also, 11 months in love it (2004 O2 model). Mine came with Dueler tyres fitted, ok on road and so so off road and in light coverings of snow. So in January I had some Hankook all terrains fitted to the standard rims. On road performance seems better, no noticeable increase in fuel consumption, off road great, and in the heavy falls of snow we had up north BRILLIANT !
I'm new to Jimny's also, 11 months in love it (2004 O2 model). Mine came with Dueler tyres fitted, ok on road and so so off road and in light coverings of snow. So in January I had some Hankook all terrains fitted to the standard rims. On road performance seems better, no noticeable increase in fuel consumption, off road great, and in the heavy falls of snow we had up north BRILLIANT !
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09 Jun 2021 22:41 #235692
by Busta
Replied by Busta on topic Hampshire newbie mod advice please
What makes you think making the car taller will make it more comfortable on the road? Bigger, heavier tyres will also have a detrimental affect on road manners and comfort.
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