My Jimny
To be honest, I've never cared much for cars. Motorcycles are more my thing, particularly 'Adventure' bikes. But when Suzaan and I got Miri it seemed like a good time to get a car that could go more or less where my bikes could.
When I saw the Jimny I thought: "Gee, that thing looks kinda girly...but it has potential!" I didn't want a huge 4x4 like a Land Rover or Hummer so the diminutive Suzuki was a definite contender.
This is what it looked like when I bought it
Not bad, but not that appealing either.
After picking it up from the dealer one of the first things I did was change the tyres. City slicks wouldn't work in the terrain I had planned for it.
Here is a list of changes I made in the first six months we had the Jimny:
This is what it looks like right now:
Future modifications include:
Future plans:
Not set in stone
I will keep you updated on my progress
To be honest, I've never cared much for cars. Motorcycles are more my thing, particularly 'Adventure' bikes. But when Suzaan and I got Miri it seemed like a good time to get a car that could go more or less where my bikes could.
When I saw the Jimny I thought: "Gee, that thing looks kinda girly...but it has potential!" I didn't want a huge 4x4 like a Land Rover or Hummer so the diminutive Suzuki was a definite contender.
This is what it looked like when I bought it
Not bad, but not that appealing either.
After picking it up from the dealer one of the first things I did was change the tyres. City slicks wouldn't work in the terrain I had planned for it.
Here is a list of changes I made in the first six months we had the Jimny:
- Tinted windows (yes, I know it looks like a Colombian drug lord's ride)
- BF Goodrich All-Terrain tyres for improved grip
- Old Man Emy suspension (Coils and shocks) - a much better ride
- T-Max winch (2400lbs)
- Better recovery points
- Frontrunner roof rack - a much needed addition. Don't know how I got along without it
This is what it looks like right now:
Future modifications include:
- KC Daybreakers 130w
- Snorkel
- 3cm Coil spacers
- Black vinyl hood
- Lucky 8-ball decal
Future plans:
Not set in stone
I will keep you updated on my progress
I like the look of your Jimny, very cool!
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