This channel features everything about life with our Jimny's, from modifications, events and general information. I can also do "on request" videos if there is something specific you want to cover from Suzuki LJ through SJ410, SJ413. Jimny, LCV and Sierra.
I've got the heated seats in the SZ5 and commute to work in sub zero temperatures sometimes in the winter months, I find them a bit inconsistent with the heat they put out, so I honestly wouldn't bother retro fitting them because they aren't very good.
Great video. I understand the reason for the bulkhead is that it creates the minimum, Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) UK/European requirement of a 900mm load area from front to rear, with unfortunately a maximum seat incline of 15 degrees with bulkhead fitted and less travel of the seating position.
Hi Big Jim. I’ve got a 2024 LCV. And I’ve fitted some BFG 215s. The problem I have is that when they are inflated to 26 psi (recommended) the Jimny is almost undriveable on our 💩 uk roads And feels like it has concrete tyres and no suspension. I’ve discovered that setting them at 24psi is like night and day. The ride is perfect and smooth and fun like it should be. Unfortunately this means that the TPMS light is always flashing 😡 I find it ridiculous that on a purpose built off road vehicle it doesn’t have adjustable tpms. Have you also had a problem like this? Love your channel👍🏻
We have BFG 215 (KM3) on all our Jimnys. As you can tell it is a real pain that the TPMS stops you from lowering them. There appears to be two ways around this. The first is the IRONGATES TPMS faking system which people report works well, the second is to replace the instrument cluster with a non-EU unit which effectively "deletes" the TMPS system (although I do not have personal proof of this - yet.....) The only other question I would have is whether you have driven any other Jimny before this one, they do go down the road like a rubber ball, bouncing all the way so whilst dropping the pressures helps they still have a bouncy/crashy drive.
Good one, thx. I removed mine entirely but going to be removing just the grill for a friend tmw. So the spacer heads up was perfect for not showing up empty handed. 🙏🏽
Really enjoyed watching this. Thanks Mate. The 1.3 is enough to pull the car loaded for camping up a long hill @ 90km/h but Aussie freeways are 110. I suggest that you turn off the AC, put your foot to the floor on the way down hill and try to hit 130 at the bottom of the hill in 5th, go back to 4th at 110 @ 4000rpm and dont be shy to change back to 3rd if you go below 100 because the 1.3 is good for 6000rpm which will give you 110.
I rushed to buy one this weekend. I did over pay a little bit, was meant to sell my mini before I bought it but seeing this news on the facebook groups I called around and pulled a few favours to cover the cost! Can't wait till Thursday when I go and pick it up!
What is this? Is it true that they will kill this wonderful little car? I have one here in India and honestly there is nothing quite like it. It is a real little go anywhere gem of a vehicle. Well, at least it will remain being sold here in some countries like India and Australia and South Africa and Japan itself of course. At least in the latter three it is a successful and popular little thing.
The Suzuki Jimny was the best and most affordable small 4x4 They should sell the 3-door 4-seater and the 5-door HYBRID & a plugin hybrid in Europe. It's not just about emissions and mpg, it's also about product life & sustainability of the product = fewer model changes, and part upgrades. This is shameful by #Suzuki #Jimny
To echo XR7OC...after all the work to develop a 5 door Jimny for just the East and they're going to scrap all Jimmys globaly ! Or is the UK & European market that small & insignificant so they'll keep selling everywhere else after 2026.
It's unbelieveable, suzuki ALREADY got the engine K15C, wich is the mild hybrid version of the jimny's K15B, and also got the concept X-LANDER wich is a jimny with a ICE as normal, but also a electric engine to act as hybrid mounted at the transfer case, and they're going to throw it all out the window..... Bye bye to my dream of owning a red 5 door here in spain😢 I hate european politicians so much, how are we gonna save the world all alone? What are the firefighters and police forces to work at the mountains? Toyota prius? And that's another story, if you stop bringing the car to europe, just let toyota sell it, for god's sake!!!!
It is sad that woke agenda coupled with geopolitics has thrusted EVs down the consumers throats. I bought 5 door Red Jimny with bluish black roof, last month here in India.
@@ravibasera1 how It goes? I already own a 1999 1.9 turbodiesel Suzuki samurai long (i think in India you call It maruti gipsy) and the Jimny was to retire the samurai
I don’t know, but I fear that this decision from Suzuki is global. Why wouldn’t it be? I think that the EV idea is flawed. The production of an EV pollutes 70 times more than the ICE does during its lifetime. On top of that, when the EV has reached its end of life there is no available technology to recycle its battery. There’s nothing wrong with the Otto engine. Its problem is the fuel used. Develop better fuels and the emission issue will be solved. One better fuel is hydrogen. So says Toyota. Another is ammonia. So says Wärstilää, the ship and engine manufacturer from Finland. EV’s are a hoax and a grand mistake. If you have a Jimny, hold on to it, give it your best care & service, and let your children inherit it when that day comes. That’s what I’m going to do with mine.
EVs have their place but the way that policy has been implemented and adopted in the UK has been more about furnishing the richest in society with free money through subsidies (especially through work deals) than it has been an earnest attempt to change the market. Just another layer of corruption in our declining country.
@@bigjimny The hybrid 5 door version was allready testing in Europe in 2022.. So I don't know why you think it won't come here.. The BEV version is only coming in 5 years. High demand for a hybrid jimny 5 door in Europe
@@DanielWelsh1997 what you looking to buy? Uk spec or you ok with jap? You should be able to get one from Japan… if you need help let me know mine has just landed
That's terrible news. I've got a brand new one in my garage. It's been there since last September and all I've done to it is put OEM extras on it to keep me occupied in the winter. No one will want it now.
Very sad, but I'm well used to importing from Japan, so hopefully we'll be able to continue for a while yet. No shortage of JDM stuff on our roads already.
Thankyou Suzuik say the Japane car importers. It coukd be like the early 90s with the shoguns/pajeros. Just hope they can be had with the 1,500cc 4 cylinder "big block" rather than the 660cc 3 cylinder kei engines
Hi there, do you import the cars from Japan to the UK? I was thinking of doing the same, I’ve seen that websites such as satjapan offer this service, but I would like to know what are the implications of it (I’m assuming adding 20% vat, transportation costs (how much are these?), and maybe issues with insurance/MOT?), could you please help me? Cheers!
Hi, I can send you a pair of new (refurbished) calipers. email me on martin@lines-family.com and I can quote including delivery (in stock - ready to ship)
Hi, I stopped selling them as a UK rival also started selling. Although they were more expensive it reduced the available market and became too much of a risk. However the manufacturer has a direct sales online store now. The store gives you the options on all their designs (which the current UK rival does not) see armrestsystem.com/products/armrest
A lift kit is a dumb thing fitted for daft people. It does NOT increase ground clearance. For that, fit portal axles or larger diameter wheels; each with its own disadvantages. A Lift kit does NOT increase the height of the differentials. Really, people can do really dumb things. Go measure, do the math, apply logic. Very basic physics.
Thats correct, but put a bit strong to be honest. It doesnt increase ground clearance as you say and you will not hear me say so. But people do want to fit larger tyres so they fit lift kits. that does not make them daft
I just want to start by saying great video and you put out some quality content. Due to yourself and a couple other content creators, I’ve recently decided to give this automotive content creation a go - with my old blue JB43 taking centre stage. I was wondering if you might have some tips on what might get my content out there? Again, keep up the great work and thanks for taking the time to read my comment 👍
