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Re:My 01 Jimny, another Norwegian
OlaGB wrote: Got a rusty caliper piston that needs attention soon, but not sure its worth all the fuzz with the vitara brakes.. Doesnt sound like an «upgrade» thats really noticable to be honest.. Vented discs are great, for cars that uses alot of brakes.. I barely use them on the jimny, even in steep`ish downhills.
No point throwing money at it, if it doesnt upgrade much.. But i`ll read up on it and make up my mind
It's not just about performance increase. These don't have sliders that seize. They slide on a bolt that can simply be undone and greased rather than have 2 rubber boots that seal a metal tube that water gets stuck inside and seizes.
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kirkynut wrote:
OlaGB wrote: Got a rusty caliper piston that needs attention soon, but not sure its worth all the fuzz with the vitara brakes.. Doesnt sound like an «upgrade» thats really noticable to be honest.. Vented discs are great, for cars that uses alot of brakes.. I barely use them on the jimny, even in steep`ish downhills.
No point throwing money at it, if it doesnt upgrade much.. But i`ll read up on it and make up my mind
It's not just about performance increase. These don't have sliders that seize. They slide on a bolt that can simply be undone and greased rather than have 2 rubber boots that seal a metal tube that water gets stuck inside and seizes.
I'm interested in this.
Kirkynut
Very good point indeed! Didnt think about that..
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Pretty fed up with Redacted now, its been a year since i sent him money, 722£, and now he doesnt answer me anymore and have refused to refund me since october. A common thief I guess, dont use him is my advise.
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And the pictures of the rust too, except i know that when you find the inspiration you will repair this just as nice as you did the other rust on it.
As for your transfer case, my offer still stands. I will help you build a rocklobster when you get the parts. I even have a box on the shelf you can borrow until you get your own.
I think Bernt S knew of someone who had a Jimny transfer cradle once, and one guy up north somewhere had a box on the internet not long ago. It is possible to source something in Norway from time to time.
Norway 2005 Jimny M16A VVT, 235 BFG MT, 2" Trailmaster, ARB rear lck, 17%/87% high/low gears.
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The rust is now patched, didnt take a lot of photos but some.
The connector at the rear bumper lights was so corroded i just cut it off.
A wheel alignement is up this weekend and then its ready for MOT. Havent fixed everything i know needs fixing but i would rather have a list to go after
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Haha you think? When these are worn out i would go 235’s!
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