Mud-club
Vehicle & Technical => Suzuki => Topic started by: ant&vic on May 12, 2007, 18:14:00
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well thought id post up a few pics of my baby sj, didnt know where else to put it hehe
heres how she was last week when i fetched her back....
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/PICT0025.jpg)
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/PICT0026.jpg)
heres what ive done today, DIY snorkel, cb radio and spot lights, also ive got a 2" lift kit coming so that will be on next week with updated pics, if anybody is going crewe event tomorrow be sure to give me a shout il be on channel 19 and its my first day out!
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/PICT0001-2.jpg)
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/PICT0002-2.jpg)
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10 out of 10 for effort matey...
Though that snorkel looks a bit skinny! :shock: You sure it's letting enough air to yer engine?!
Skibum
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yeh i think so mate, its all running fine im hoping to get a proper snorkel but this one ive quickly made should do the trick for tomorrow if i decide to go swamping hehe :lol:
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its only a sj :roll:
:lol: :lol:
they would still run on some 1/4 inch i/d pipe :roll:
dan
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i used 40mm overflow pipe, its certainly done the job! :D
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hurry up an pick me up u silly monkey :P (dont worry got cam so when ant rolls it piccys on the site!!)
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heres the latest, bullbar raised about 5" & new numberplate and tomorrow the shackle lift is going on, decided better to make my own so thats what ive done!
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/PICT0002-3.jpg)
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/PICT0004-2.jpg)
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/PICT0005-2.jpg)
will update more tomorrow when shackle lift is on.....
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get them seats in ok?
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get them seats in ok?
yeh finemate just made little hole on one thats all, nothing that cant easily be fixed!
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ant ur only just up the road from me wana join us for a p&p on the 27th?
http://www.shropshire-suzuki.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1049
simon
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sorry dude got weston coyney end of the month, maybe next time yeh?
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oh by the way zuki is no longer ten shades of silver!!!
ive sprayed her black as i needed to test the compressor in my new workshop, looks pretty good tho, drivers side bit funny but passenger side and roof perfect, not bad for first attempt at spraying using a compressor, will get some pics up later, suppose the main thing is now i have no rust on the rear or holes in the wings as i made sure i cagged them well and she is all one colour not multipul colours of silver!
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heres the pics....
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/9-1.jpg)
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/12-1.jpg)
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/7-1.jpg)
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/12.jpg)
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/9.jpg)
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/7.jpg)
comments and suggestions on what to do next will be appreciated ;)
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put some hydralics on it and turn it into a lowrider :lol: :lol: :lol:
im joking before anyone shoots me. erm, tyres? popular choices are colway mt's and greenway machos. im going for greenway atacamas. im not an sj person so im trying to think of things to do. a set of smj (think thats right) replacement leaf springs. under body protection. im sure omeone will add a few more
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tyres will be coming soon because ive opend my garage now, got tyre machines yesterday and balancing machines brand new, just need to find a contact now for cheap tyres then can officially open,
underneath is being jet washed off and painted in yellow, hopefully will get the lift kit fitted a.s.a.p :lol:
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no i meant under body protection as in skid/bash plates for your sump, bell housing, gearbox&tranny box and rear diff. sorry didnt mean for confusion. under sealing is still a good idea though, ill have to do it to my vit eventually
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heres now she is nearly complete, just a few spots and other things like cb to go in, then all is good ;) ih mustnt forget the lift kit.....
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/PICT0023.jpg)
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/PICT0020.jpg)
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/PICT0021-1.jpg)
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/PICT0022.jpg)
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/PICT0019-1.jpg)
hope you like it guys.... :lol:
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u missed abit :P
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roof's gone! rolled it yesterday and recked everything so the roofs been cut off, hopefully mate will have something to cover the back with now like a ragtop or summit but heres the pics.....
oh also got some vitara wheel arches to replce the ones i destroyed yesterday...
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/PICT0031-2.jpg)
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/PICT0030-2.jpg)
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/PICT0029-1.jpg)
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/PICT0028-2.jpg)
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/PICT0027-1.jpg)
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/PICT0026-2.jpg)
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lol, i can see that cars not going to last very long if you have rolled it already. any pics of the roll?
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haha awesome mate :D
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so glad i didnt go on that run ant an ya got some tarp here u can have just founded it :P grats on the roll gif piccys.
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no pics sorry guys didnt think about taking them at the time.....
got some rollcage yesterday and finishing it of today ;) ready for coyney il have full cage toprotect me! oh and when ant gets his ass in gear il have a lift kit on too!
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get your ass down here then an i'll do it :P and shame on u for no piccys ;(
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il be down as soon as the cage is finished ;) dont you worry ;)
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Maybe think about a roll bar before anything else.
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i used 40mm overflow pipe, its certainly done the job! :D
If you wanna raise the short section of your snorkel, B&Q do a 40mm Flexible pipe or you can buy an adjustable elbow from plumb centre.
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already thought of that! 50mm steel rollcage, looks a bit silly in my opinion but at least this time it saves my head! its not quite finished yet as i need a bar connectin both sides at the top of the windscreen and a piece at the bottom of the windscreen, BIG ANT has kindly given me something to use as a rag top ;) thank you matey, and heres how she looks at the moment!
close your eyes if you are under 16 as shes now topless!!!!
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/PICT0001-5.jpg)
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/PICT0002-4.jpg)
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/PICT0003-2.jpg)
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Erm what do the rear stays attach to??
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well i hope they arnt finished and will be run down to the chassis....
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Its taking place now, keep us posted! :wink:
Well done and keep it up.
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cheers guys, yes they do bolt to the chassis and the rear stays bolt to the body which is solid enough for now untill i get another bar in the back to strengthen the rear panels ;)
almost all set for coyney ;)
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the rear stays bolt to the body which is solid enough for now
slightly worried by this....not to be a stressed eric a cage that is not fixed properly will be probably more dangerous than no cage at all.
In the event of a roll, the bolts for the cage will rip clean through the sides.
It may seem strong enough now but people tend to forget the large forces involved and the last thing you want is a rollover combined with lengths of 50 mm tube flailing about......
:(
Regards
Steve
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yeh i know like i said im having a piece straight through the rear end!! dunna worry dude it'll be ok ;)
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*takes big hammer to the zuk* had a look see at what hes plannin abit o talkin and we think we got it sorted should be ok when its finished.
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hi guys
sorry but i have to side with steve on the cage matter and plus if your going to a coney meet they may not let you on unless they think its safe enuf after wot happened a couple of months ago they are gettin more fussy as to wot can be used on the site
simon
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well its finally finished, heres the latest pics so deffo the next job is the lift kit!! yay ;) :D
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/PICT0005-3.jpg)
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/PICT0006.jpg)
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k206/showcarz/PICT0007-1.jpg)
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Sorry guys don't mean to pee on your parade but that ain't safe. Would not get through scruit at either of my clubs. The rear stays should have been inside and down onto the chassis rails bolted and welded to be sure. Like someone has already said, its bad enough in a rollover without all the tubing flying around, in fact you will be better off if it does break away rather than bend inwards towards the back of your head. Take care lads.
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I'm sorry but I have to agree with Arc-eye :( those rear stays should be down onto a substancial bit of chassis, I was also wondering how you've got the main hoops attached to the chassis underneath, from the picture that doesn't look very strong either.
Sorry to have to put a downer on your work but if it's there for safety it has to be right :wink:
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aye ant the rear stays need to be taken to the chassis mate that will get u killed as it is. slide down an i'll show u
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And now its on ebay!
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well spotted! lol, but its an infringement of your imagination! well not entirely, ive bought a new body which ive swapped over onto the chassis of the caged up jeep and put that one on the crap chassis that came with the other jeep (if that makes sence)
now i have a good body on my old chassis hence the reg-plate is on the vehicle im driving and the one im selling has no docs which is how i bought it,
bid away dude if you want a cheap jeep il let it go for £250
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well spotted! lol, but its an infringement of your imagination! well not entirely, ive bought a new body which ive swapped over onto the chassis of the caged up jeep and put that one on the crap chassis that came with the other jeep (if that makes sence)
now i have a good body on my old chassis hence the reg-plate is on the vehicle im driving and the one im selling has no docs which is how i bought it,
bid away dude if you want a cheap jeep il let it go for £250
HUH!?
So where is the reg plate for your chassis?
You do realise you have removed most of the body shells rigidity dont you?
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Having seen Zukis fall over before now, Id say a cage made from pvc pipe glued together with superglue would be safer than the susuzki 'targa' bar, and lets face it, this car aint even got one of those.
Anyway, who can safely judge what the cage(braced into bodywork or not) will do unless its been either tested, or CAD tested?
Id be first to admit, it aint the best, but then Ive seen a good few external cages that just enclosed the 'cab' area and had no rear stays at all.
My only real complaint would be that if you are gonna fit such a big cage to such a small car, then DONT PAINT IT ORANGE!
Rolla
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look guys obviously the cage aint as good as some but ive made it myself and it was my first attempt! its the best i could do at the time and im proud of it! at least it would protect the body a bit if nothing else!
i dont wanna fall out with anyone on here but id like to see some of you at 22yrs old bending and welding the first rollcage youve made up from scratch with no drawings especially not being technically minded!!, :roll:
anyway looks like she will be gone today as ive been offerd £250 and £300 for it so then i can concentrate on my new toy! :P
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HUH!?
So where is the reg plate for your chassis?
You do realise you have removed most of the body shells rigidity dont you?
its on the same jeep with different body! ;)