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by Ric
Thu Apr 24, 2008 7:38 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Calmini control arms question... (not in bible)
Replies: 12
Views: 377

wrong way round mate - it should be on top. I have that kit.
by Ric
Thu Oct 11, 2007 6:34 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 4 point roll cage on a vitara???
Replies: 5
Views: 324

i got a 6 point

had to cut the dash out a bit for the front 2 mounts
by Ric
Fri Jun 29, 2007 8:01 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: SOLID AXLE SWAP IN A VITARA
Replies: 53
Views: 4141

so to run say 33's wat will i need to do??? with the calmini kit??? 31's will be more than enough.. i have wheeled my vit hard on 31's for years now. 33's are more trouble than they are worth. yes i do have the calmini kit and have had for a while now. very good. would not bother with custom crap ...
by Ric
Thu Jun 14, 2007 4:09 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: tyre size for calmini 6inc combo??
Replies: 9
Views: 565

i have the 6" combo.

found the body lift crap (2" box section), so i pulled out the box and run a 1" body lift. still clear 31's easily. 2" body lift with a few in the springs will allow you to run 32's, needs a little massaging with a hammer though.

Ric
by Ric
Thu May 17, 2007 8:53 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Whats a Good Set up For a Vitara
Replies: 66
Views: 7736

i would go suspension lift first. you use it everyday, and the car looks better from the start. you sink 1500 into a locker and you only get to use it offroad. you don't get the benefit of onroad driving with a locker as you do everyday with a quality suspension system. instead of buying a whole ...
by Ric
Sun May 13, 2007 3:04 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Whats a Good Set up For a Vitara
Replies: 66
Views: 7736

very nice ric how long did it take u to make the back tray also do u put a softtop on it with the roll bar on it. do u have a sound system??? with all that gear in the back also how did u mount the seats i have a pair or WRX buckets out of an 05 model cost me jack to buy coz they have no rails and ...
by Ric
Sun May 13, 2007 9:50 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Whats a Good Set up For a Vitara
Replies: 66
Views: 7736

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by Ric
Sun May 13, 2007 9:40 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Whats a Good Set up For a Vitara
Replies: 66
Views: 7736

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by Ric
Fri May 11, 2007 10:10 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Whats a Good Set up For a Vitara
Replies: 66
Views: 7736

yep i got the 3" suspension and the trailtough 4.24:1 crawler gears, also have a bit of extra weight from the rear drawers and the 6 point cage. twin locked running 31's. no problems, oh and a 1" body lift. you can also get a snorkel for the 1.6l vits if you look hard enough. i got one :D i have the ...
by Ric
Thu May 10, 2007 4:51 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Whats a Good Set up For a Vitara
Replies: 66
Views: 7736

hold onto your vit man. if anything, just save up and do the stuff to the one you got now. i've been looking for some good condition vits up here for the last 2 months, but there aren't any. i can't afford to get good ones from south. the calmini kit can be got for about 2G , but doesn't perform as ...
by Ric
Thu Apr 19, 2007 3:19 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: UHF killed CD player
Replies: 6
Views: 381

ok found problem, when i used PTT, the volt meter on the car would rise, only possible explanation was the ariel was earthing. the core of the coax was sticking out, cut it back and problem is all fixed. :)
thanks everyone for their input.

regards, Ric
by Ric
Thu Apr 19, 2007 12:08 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: UHF killed CD player
Replies: 6
Views: 381

nah mate, i just installed it and turned it on. tried to use it and the player stopped working. didn't get a chance to get hot at all.
by Ric
Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:32 am
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: UHF killed CD player
Replies: 6
Views: 381

i have a positive running directly to the uhf, and then just earthed it under the dash. and now i cannot turn the cd player on at all.
by Ric
Wed Apr 18, 2007 11:38 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: UHF killed CD player
Replies: 6
Views: 381

UHF killed CD player

I have just installed a tx3200 in the slot below my CD player, everytime i press the PTT button, the CD player stops playing. Happens on both radio and playing a CD. I haave been fiddling around with it and the player will now not turn on. No fuses are blown. What has happened? If i buy another head ...
by Ric
Mon Apr 16, 2007 12:13 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: trouble changing gears after extended low speed 2wd use
Replies: 6
Views: 269

there is a little bush on the end of the gearstick. pop the gear stick out, you may find this is split and needs replacing.
by Ric
Sun Apr 15, 2007 8:55 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: URGENT HELP Locking Hub
Replies: 5
Views: 227

built4thrashing wrote:hey sean where are you as someone might be able to help
yep all fixed, was steering box.
by Ric
Sun Apr 15, 2007 6:31 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Vitara Diff question
Replies: 3
Views: 169

option for stronger diff: for the front is a steel diff from xl-7. you would have alloy right now. for the rear, calmini sell heavy duty rear axles, but you need the older model axle setup for that. (4 bolts one) you got the newer one. I don't have any power problems unless i am towing my boat ...
by Ric
Thu Mar 15, 2007 4:46 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Vitara Growling at speed
Replies: 7
Views: 276

nicbeer wrote:diff whine but not sure if that would dissappear or not.
putting it in neutral will stop the diff whining. most diffs that whine, only do it under load
by Ric
Thu Mar 15, 2007 4:45 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Vitara Camber Bolts Vs Stut mod .....
Replies: 6
Views: 337

yep, i got camber bolts too. have been pushed pretty hard and never had a problem.
by Ric
Wed Mar 14, 2007 2:48 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: im new+vit
Replies: 10
Views: 616

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by Ric
Thu Mar 08, 2007 4:43 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Vitara Won't Start
Replies: 16
Views: 291

if you want to hear for fuel just put the ignition on and listen for a little hum coming from the rear where the tank is. try some start ya bastard up the air intake.
by Ric
Tue Feb 13, 2007 12:41 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: vitara & commodore rear shocks fitted (pics)
Replies: 22
Views: 781

the rears had no rebound , and the fronts are made in mexico i think! errr thats because they are not gas... commodore shocks are designed for much more weight, i tried them in the back of my vit for a while and found they were crap for ride quality onroad/offroad, so i stuck with the calmini ...
by Ric
Sat Jan 27, 2007 5:35 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Vitara SWB vs LWB - Based on engine
Replies: 9
Views: 407

i think 94/95 onwards, the swb vits come with the lwb engine, 1.6 EFI. i got a 96 and its efi. the lwb had efi alot earlier than the swb.
by Ric
Sat Jan 27, 2007 5:34 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: vitara low gearing???
Replies: 24
Views: 465

the only way to get reduction in high range is to change the diff ratios. the only ones i know of are the calmini 5.83:1 ratios. have not tried them.

from memory around 300-400 to get it done. and no, the gears won't reduce the high range.

Ric
by Ric
Fri Jan 26, 2007 9:57 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: vitara low gearing???
Replies: 24
Views: 465

yeah, i got 4.24 trail tough gears. i got them installed by someone else, had to take out a bit of the alloy housing for them to fit properly. welding diffs is a different concept to what you are asking about. In general, 'cheap' alternatives will end up costing you more money and time, due to ...
by Ric
Tue Jan 23, 2007 8:21 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: vitara low gearing???
Replies: 24
Views: 465

save for the 4.24:1, it will be hassle free int the long run, instead of some custom crap which will take ages to make and always have problems.
by Ric
Thu Jan 11, 2007 7:18 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: custom coiled serria with a small lift
Replies: 28
Views: 708

You don't by a sierra for speed! LOL! I haven't had my zook in sand but i have been sand driving and i don't think a swb zook would turn too well in the sand doing 60k's (well it would but on it's lid!) Mines bad enough going around a round about at 50! with no sway bar but i didn't by it to go ...
by Ric
Tue Jan 09, 2007 5:56 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: what tyres for ZOOK vitara????
Replies: 8
Views: 306

i have had 235/75 MT/R's and 31/10.5 BFG muds on my car, both were brand new and performed well, simex on a suzi are overrated, they don't bag out enough with a light weight vehicle. personally i would go bfg muds 30/9.5

Ric
by Ric
Fri Nov 10, 2006 1:41 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Wanted: Pics of Vitara Rollbar :)
Replies: 2
Views: 188

i got a six point cage in mine, but its a soft top. middle mounts are just behind the front seats, and rear mounts are at the very back in the corners on the wheel arches. fronts come past the a pillar and through the dash down to the floor near your feet. the rear points were put at the back of the ...
by Ric
Wed Nov 01, 2006 2:42 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: what do u have in ur vitara now with pics!!
Replies: 18
Views: 1032

double locked, crawler gears, cage, calmini stuff etc

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