Tag: #suzuki4x4
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Ultra Micro Overlander Update
Well my sleeping/storage system is complete aside from some finishing touches/paint. No drawers because of the size and to keep the weight down. Front section of the bed is removed in only a minute and stored behind the front seats and this in closes the rear storage space (so it’s got a dual roll). Drivers…
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New Alu-Cab Jimny Build Options Coming
Alu-Cab are coming out with some new accessories for ourselves who enjoy the outdoors I’m looking forward to seeing more details
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Wide vs Narrow – Four Wheel Drive Tyres
Maybe it’s my background in engineering or it maybe my love of the first Suzuki Jimny back in the early 1970’s ? I have always wanted and asked for tall narrow 4×4 tyres, if I had the money I would import a full set of 195R16 and/or 185/85R16 tyres and new light weight offroad 16”…
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Suzuki Jimny CarPlay USB Data Socket Reposition
Well I have found that having the CarPlay USB port in the centre of the lower dashboard and having my Co-Driver (Zippy my Dog) in the passenger seat the USB cable was not in a safe place and no where for my phone! So I cut the two cable ties holding the USB to info…
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Project Ultra Micro Overlander July Update
My Ultra Micro Overland project is at long long last taking shape.This is my first test off my storage/sleeping system. The front section that covers the front passenger seat is very easily removed in under 40 seconds. The rear opening lid is to access soft bag storage. This design is lightweight, make maximum use of…
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Suzuki Jimny – Driving Setup
This is the best video explaining how to set up your Jimny for sand driving. I have noticed most people get confused between traction control and electronic stability control (ESC). This helps explain it.
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A Sunny Day Out In Middle Of Winter
A day out in XPLR and a short walk/jog with Zippy along part of the Great Lakes Trail on a beautiful sunny afternoon today over looking Lake Taupo.
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Do You Need Every Option Before Driving Offroad
Having owned 3 Jimny’s before my JB74 I have learned that lifting is not necessary and that a good tall set of tyres are all that’s required for moderate to serious offroad adventures in NZ. The past Jimny’s needed a bigger fuel tank, but with the much better range of the JB74 in NZ we…
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Project Ultra Micro Overlander Update UHF CB Radio Install
Today was all about mounting my new GME XRS-370C Compact UHF CB Radio unit to the underside of infotainment/radio unit in my Suzuki Jimny. Yes it does fit into the standard dashboard! I have added the mounting bracket and how I fitted the XRS-370 bracket to the mounting bracket (without the faceplate of course) and…
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Snorkel Fitted – One Upgrade To Come
At long last I finished fitting an Ironman Snorkel to my Jimny named “Explore“
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Ultra Micro Overlander Progress
Busy few days (with a number of naps to rest up my brain)So the hay basic basic frame structure is complete.(Have to add mounting taps etc) Fit into my Jimny, a perfect fit. Fit my hinged top (half of bed base) and open up the top to allow the storage of soft bags. Run into…
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Ultra Micro Overlander – Update
So just over 12 months ago I started prototype one of my light weight sleeping/storage system for my Gen4 (2022) Suzuki Jimny.Now why not a drawer system? Too heavy! Why not just run with the plywood base instead of a light weight thin wall steel box tubing? The steel tubing design is lighter! Yes that’s…
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My Suzuki Jimny Affair Started With A LJ10
My love affair started in 1972/3 with a LJ10 as a youngster in the local engineering supplies that were selling Suzuki four-wheel-drive’s and motorcycles at the time in Wellsford. In the 1980 as a Motorcycle apprentice going to Petone for six week block courses I member being impressed for the three cylinder two-stroke LJ50 engines…
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Inspiring Videos of Some of New Zealand Offroad Roots
This is just one of the future planned adventures I have for myself and my ultra micro overland adventure Jimny. Marcus has videoed some of the great roots/tracks of the South Island.Like the one below.
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Ultra Micro Overland/Camper
Out for a walk with Zippy this last weekend.Looking forward to finishing off my Ultra Micro Overland/Camper.No rooftop tent ⛺️ going on here!After after all we have no Lions or Hippos in New Zealand to keep safe from.So like in my last two Jimny’s it’s a simple sleep inside with a full size bed.Adventures are…
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Ultra Micro Overlander Table Solution
Next step in the built up of my Ultra Micro Overland/Camper Jimny.A rear door mounted folding down Table so that I can cook and eat without needing a space for a separate table to pull out, put up and put away all the time. I was going to make my own folding table and an…
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New Sliding Windows With Guards
So after one year of ownership of my Jimny it’s was finally time to upgrade my rear side windows to sliding open Explore Glazing windows with security grills in place. Now I have to point out that they are normally just bonded in like the standard side windows! I have not just bonded in the…
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Therapy Dog Trying Too Hard
My Co-Driver asking for the keys!Zippy would appreciated an automatic transmission, but I’m glad I have a manual transmission so that we don’t have a fight about who is driving each day.🥰Zippy having a little bit of fun with me after a good morning walk.
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Overland Adventure New Zealand
So because I have not been able to fully recover from my severe traumatic brain injury (over 5 years last August) and still not able to enjoy cycling any more outdoors because of extreme brain fatigue from riding a bike or motorcycle.I have returned to four wheel driving and camping with Zippy my assistance dog/puppy.I’ve…
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My First New Suzuki 4X4
Well this is an old 6×6 photo of my first Suzuki Samurai coil spring, predecessor to Suzuki Jimny 4×4 that I loved driving offroad about NZ.Year about 1998/9 was out with my good CZ friend Zuzana’s brother exploring the backcountry 🙂
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Recovery Points & Towbar In One
Well at long last I fitted up my TAG XR recovery towbar and it is so close that as TAG say I should relief the bumper in the two spots were the rated recovery points are, it fits without doing this but to stop any future cracks starting I will at the same time I…
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My Micro 4×4 Camper Project
The start of my Micro 4×4 Camper The Removal of my Suzuki Jimny rear seats, rear box, tuck the seatbelts away into the bodywork and secure with a few zip ties. Place on the bathroom scales and weigh them all up! Removed parts came to 16 kgs. Now it’s time to make the rear removable…
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My Suzuki Jimny Story
Well back as a kid in 1972 I first saw a Suzuki LJ10 or may have been a LJ20 in Wellsford (Northland) and if I had been older I would of liked one for myself, but at 8 years old I was too young! Anyway in 1998 I got my 1st new Suzuki Samurai (Jimny),…
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Suzuki Jimny
Well back as a kid in 1972 I first saw a Suzuki LJ10 or may have been a LJ20 in Wellsford (Northland) and if I had been older I would of got one for myself, but at 8 years old I was too young! So I did get my first Suzuki TS100 motorbike in around…
