Hey Guru. I sold my 2021 Thar. I sold my 2014 Gypsy. I bought a Jimny Alpha Manual. It is the perfect tactile analogue replacement for my Thar AND Gypsy. Small footprint. Well designed. Go anywhere anytime. Narrow. Easy to drive, park and navigate the Urban Jungles and the real Jungles and Mountains and all. It has a legacy. It has character. It has style. Understated. Happy. Cute. Friendly and approachable and not at all intimidating to other road users and pedestrians. It elicits a smile every time. Having been a long time user of Mahindra Jeeps and Maruti Gypsys almost all my life, I can safely say this is the perfect modern replacement for me. It has all the mod cons that I want. More than adequate power and torque for my needs. And above all, it just makes me happy. Therefore, from my personal perspective, it is the perfect little vehicle. It exemplifies the ‘Samurai’ mindset. Unobtrusive. Light footed. ‘A proponent of Road Absence’ rather than overbearing ‘Presence’. Supremely competent, strong and tough as nails.
@@gsrox2007 That's a bummer on discounts, but on the upside, you still rock in 2024. Wait! Now the rocks rock that arm. And with that clenched lip, I guess the rocks rock you too 😅
Thanks for the input. Since the last video . I have got the delivery of my jimny and it surely brings a smile. But moreover some spots I feel the throttle controller would do great.. but still it's great as it is..will upgrade mods in time ..
Oh.. yes the protectors are a definitely a must . Got scared about hitting the lower parts when I went on slightly bad roads on a uphill climb.. but later I was scared about the stock tires
You are a wealth of tips for a wannabe off-roader. Loved the remark "You can make out how tightly my sphincter is wound up from the look on my face." 😂 Could you please do an episode on accessories that make the Jimny best for city / on-road use. IMHO more use to most Jimny owners.
Thanks for the ❤ I've done another video a few months before showing the mods/accessories that I've done to my vehicle. Let me know if you want any specific information.
The intention is to motivate the Jimny owners who are hesitant to take their vehicle off road. A lot of the content on RU-vid is mostly "bad off-road driving". There are excellent clubs across India, great trainers and off road schools. The Jimny takes so many shapes and forms but it's so much more than a road car. Thanks for your support ❤
Thank you for this video, Guru! It's your videos that led me to subscribe to Motoroids even though I am primarily a biker. I picked up a Jimny in December and really enjoyed both your previous videos, second one being very well thought out as is this one. Mine is also white and I want to get the same radiator grille as you have. Now, as for the actual mods, you have very clearly explained the benefits of each one. Since my Jimny is my daily driver and it is an expensive car even after the December discounts, I am not going to do challenging off road runs like you have done here. Where I intend to use its capabilities is in Himachal Pradesh. I want to take this car to Spiti. The idea is take it where a hatchback would struggle but not get stranded, maybe even leverage 4x4 for traction. One might question why I would buy a Jimny in the first place if I don't intend to use it properly off road. The thing is, it's fun to drive on the road too! It has an old school charm that reminds me of our two Mark 2 Ambassadors that we scrapped back in 2010. Well, the Bolero is more reminiscent of that but the Jimny is too! Also, it makes me look back after I park it. It's just so charming! Coming back to the mods, the radius arm mount shields look like a great investment. Have you considered some sort of rust protection considering how much you ended up scraping the undercarriage? And about the red Jimny, larger tyres can give Maruti Suzuki an excuse to decline warranty claims related to the suspension, steering and the driveline, can't they?
Hello! Thank you for the kind words and continued support. I really appreciate the encouragement. The radial arm mount protectors are a must have. Better to get them on early. There's no harm in staying on lighter trails and tarmac. The point of these 4x4 drives are to understand the vehicle better and get to know the limits of the vehicle and driver. We will never know if a particular trail can be driven or not unless we test ourselves, practice and overcome our fears. Oversize tires are a grey area w.r.t warranty. The sort of people who install them know what they want to do with the vehicle and are ok with the risks.
@@gsrox2007 Since the stock tyres have a very poor buyback value, it makes sense for me to stick to them. By the time I wear them out, I will have a good idea of how the vehicle performs and what I really need from the tyres. Thank you. I will look into the radial arm mount shields too.
Do you feel any difference in stock suspension and tough dog in off-road Can you elaborate suspension setup in Jimny how well it tackles, in specific OEM suspension and tough dog in both off-road and in onroad performance? Need separate video for that
The Tough Dog suspension is much more robust and the dampers are beefier. They will dissipate heat much better as they hold more oil than the stock dampers so in endurance scenarios (long continuous use on undulating terrain), they should hold up much better. You can get different lift lengths and also different rated springs if you have more load like metal bumpers, chassis protection, heavier spare tire, overhead racks with things used for overlanding etc. The stock suspension is entirely inadequate with more than 300-350 kilos wet (including full tank of fuel).
Love your white color Jimny... What made you for white...I am confused about black or white..Please share your thoughts.. BTW great video..putting your love at risk in this video..
Hi thanks for writing in! Honestly I wanted the DT Kinetic Yellow and that was the colour I had originally booked as soon as bookings opened. I later changed my mind because I was worried I would start to hate the loud colour over time so I changed to Grey. Maruti had reduced production of the Grey colour and my dealer was giving me super long wait times. Then he said they had a white coming in so I went for the white just to get the vehicle as soon as possible.
Thanks for your support ❤ Technically throttle tuners are just changing the responsiveness of your throttle pedal. They don't change anything in the ecu, there's no tampering with the electrical bits and it is fully reversible. Logically it should not affect warranty but sadly this is always up for interpretation depending on the circumstances.
Hi Rahul! Thank you for your message. There are plenty of Whatsapp Jimny Groups as well as Facebook groups. Why don't you seek out your local 4x4 community rather than an exclusive Jimny group? Madras Battle Axles has a healthy mix of vehicles like the Thar, MM540, CJ500, Gypsy, Endeavor etc.
Hi Pavan, totally depends on your needs brother! Manual is more fun to drive but if you drive in traffic a lot, the auto is a better bet. Where the auto loses out is in the fun quotient. Definitely need to add a throttle tuner for the AT. AT is easier to drive off road.
Hi Guru (@gsrox2007). Thanks for the lovely videos on Jimny.. can you elaborate on which is better for improving performance of the Jimny .. i own a Jimny Zeta AT and been oscillating between throttle controller or Ecu Remap to stage 2... Can you share pros and cons of each and what is better ? Would love to hear your point of view.. Thanks
Hi Akhil. You should try the throttle tuner first. It doesn't increase the power output but it won't impact your warranty as a remap would. It totally and DRAMATICALLY changes the vehicle feel under your right foot. If you are still not satisfied you can always remap and still enjoy the throttle tuner and the various settings it offers you.
Hi Rohit. I got it from Harman Impex but there are plenty of dealers selling similar products. Shop around for the best price and quality. Mine looks like it was made for the Japanese market, came with instructions in Japanese.
Thank you for supporting our channel and content ❤ Your question is much harder to answer though. If you are in for a rally style speed run on a trail you'll take a lot of weight out of the vehicle. Unnecessary seats and trim would go first. You would relocate the spare wheel more centrally and lower down inside the cab for better handling. In that scenario the stock suspension would perform pretty decently but it won't be as robust. The aftermarket dampers are designed to handle heat a lot better than the oem shocks. They hold a lot more oil, have bigger surface area to dissipate more heat and foam cell technology prevents "aeration" of the shock oil. So on long trail runs the aftermarket suspension will be more consistent and have greater surviveability.
Sir nice learning. Where I can get tough dog suspension and steering damper at Pune? Please share the contact, if available . I have jimny zeta MT model . Thanks❤
Doesn't feel too different from stock despite having the suspension lift and the bigger + heavier tires. I don't think it is absolutely necessary for a 2" lift and 235-75-R15 tires. I would try with the factory damper and then upgrade if necessary. 👍🏽
Hi , i recently bought Jimny alpha AT. Iam facing a problem that i have to apply too much force to disingage fron 4 L , i mean i cant disingage with one hand and have to use both my arms and lot of force to disingage. What could be the issue. Is anyone else facing this issue?
It is hard but not so hard that you cannot shift with one hand. Maybe mine is smooth because I use it every weekend. Use the lever regularly for a couple of weeks and see if the situation improves. If it doesn't, you might have to get it looked at.
Not unless they came as OE equipment. Aftermarket metal bumpers and bull bars are not road legal but they aren't explicitly illegal. It is a grey area though and enforcement varies from state to state.
Hello, Please share the coil ratings the owner chose for this set up... I read your comment that it feels like stock.. which is what i want after the upgrades... Thank you
Hi! Thanks for writing in. At the moment most of the suspension upgrade being sold are meant for the 3 door Jimny. The 5 door weighs 150 kilos or so more than the 3 door. You will start seeing 5 door specific suspension kits appearing by March-April. At the moment I suggest holding off suspension upgrades.
@@gsrox2007 Trust me very cool, I hated the idea of horse, until I was introduced to it by my wife, we made some memorable trips in Uttrakhand, now I find horse as comfy as my Thar, but anyway I am getting an auto jimny soon.
The son of a dear friend of mine is training in equestrian Olympic sports. I believe what he does is called Dressage. Simply outstanding! The relationship between the rider and the Horse is mesmerising.
