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Maximus81 Newbie
Joined: 27 Mar 2012 Posts: 5 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 20:18 Post subject: New member, New toy! |
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Hello all!
I have just bought my Suzuki Vitara Jlx Se 16v Soft Top, and would love some advice on where to start with turning it into a mud=eating off-road GOD!
Naturally i want the moon on a stick for budget prices, doesnt everyone??
So...where do i start? Wheels? Tyres? Lift? New pair of wellies?
All answers welcome!
Also, i live in the midlands, in Rutland, so if anyone knows anywhere fun tom play, or any decent specialists in the area then i would love to know!
Cheers guys! |
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Maximus81 Newbie
Joined: 27 Mar 2012 Posts: 5 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 20:19 Post subject: |
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oh...and im carp at typing! |
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zocko *******
Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Posts: 1438 Location: Southampton
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Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 8:33 Post subject: |
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lift is the best place to start
GV springs and mk3 astra shocks is the cheapest way to go along with a set of camber bolts.
then you can start looking at larger tyres etc _________________ the car in front is a toyota...
the car pulling it out of the mud is a suzuki |
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Maximus81 Newbie
Joined: 27 Mar 2012 Posts: 5 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 18:22 Post subject: |
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Great THANKS!
I take GV stands for Grand Vitara?
So what kind of damage are we talking? And considering I am fairly new to mechanics are they easy to fit? Or should i get s mechanic to do it? |
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deathbus ****
Joined: 10 Apr 2009 Posts: 250 Location: probly lyin down
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Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 23:05 Post subject: |
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id deffo say tyres first. then lift and so on.
if you get some m/t's on and get it offroad, you wont be long realising what it needs to be better for you an your driving style. _________________ if its got t*ts or tyres, its gonna be trouble!! |
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Maximus81 Newbie
Joined: 27 Mar 2012 Posts: 5 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 23:30 Post subject: |
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Thanks mate, would i have to stick to the standard 15 wheels, or could i go up to 17 without modifying?? |
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zocko *******
Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Posts: 1438 Location: Southampton
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Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 11:21 Post subject: |
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stick to the 15's
and try not to go bigger without lifting or youll rub on the bodywork _________________ the car in front is a toyota...
the car pulling it out of the mud is a suzuki |
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Maximus81 Newbie
Joined: 27 Mar 2012 Posts: 5 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:05 Post subject: |
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Ok fella, thanks for the advice. I will let you guys know how i get on. Also just found springs and shocks for lifting a Vit for a couple of hundred quid so have lots to get on with! |
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VitaraMike *
Joined: 13 Jun 2012 Posts: 13 Location: North Yorkshire
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Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 8:57 Post subject: |
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Soooo... Did you find a nice set of tyres? Would be interested to know what you went for. |
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