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JIMNYGREECE · 10-19-2009, 01:19 PM

Hello guys my name is Ted and i live in Greece. I have bought a brand new 2005 suzuki jimny and now is the time for a serious project.

As i mention before at the welcome section, the jimny passed from some changes.
Here it is 1 day old:

And 1 year later....

And now the good stuff....
My purpose is to build a lightweight jimny (i dispose heavy cars) with good roll characteristics. I don't care for big horse power or crazy flex.
I only need a reliable and tough jimny.
To do this i have to take off a LOT of metal (especially from above): and everything i'm not going to use at the mountain.

First i took off the insulating from roof:

And the roof bars:

And the spare tire carrier:

And then the rear door:

And the rear glazing (tired yet?):

And may i present you the "phantom of the opera"......

I do this to protect the glasses from sparks.

JIMNYGREECE · 10-19-2009, 01:20 PM

The red tape is there for cutting reason's only.

And finally after 2 hours....

JIMNYGREECE · 10-19-2009, 01:22 PM

The rest tomorrow.....

Pietro · 10-19-2009, 02:47 PM

oh the horror!!!

you couldn't have brought that over to the US and we could have traded some rusty junk that really needs the roof cut off

zuki4x4chick · 10-19-2009, 02:54 PM

ya, we could have just given him a sidekick LOL

Baratacus · 10-19-2009, 04:29 PM

wow... He took a brand spanking new rig and turned it into a 15 year old sidekick...

I suppose if those rigs are readily available over there then go for it... we just havn't had many donor vehicles over here in the US for a long time. It's almost painfull to see someone cut up a good looking zuki.

JIMNYGREECE · 10-20-2009, 10:26 AM

Believe me, it was not pleasant to cut my car but i save 50 kilos (110Lbs) total.

After the cuts, i make a roll bar just to stiff the cabin a little.

New metal seals to cover the holes.

JIMNYGREECE · 10-20-2009, 10:32 AM

And at the body shop. I chose an onange-red color.

zuki4x4chick · 10-20-2009, 10:53 AM

well, at least your not just hacking it up, your doing it right and filling in the holes and painting it, looks good so far

Maroon Monsoon · 10-20-2009, 11:07 AM

I dig it thus far.

purevil71 · 10-20-2009, 05:52 PM

I like it...someone that willing to break out the blades and cut up a sweet ride like that has got to be OK in my book...lol

JIMNYGREECE · 10-21-2009, 01:56 PM

Thanks for the trust vote you guys. I really appreciate.

Okay...I took the car and start the assembly (wrangler flares, snorkel, lights etc...)

My first plan was to cover the cargo area with aluminum.

*
I even make it pop up.

Maroon Monsoon · 10-21-2009, 02:02 PM

looks nice and rugged, in my opinion, the cargo cover should be painted a darker color, but that's just opinion about something cosmetic.

good job.

JIMNYGREECE · 10-21-2009, 02:12 PM

And after i'm done with the nip-tuck i start the "bulletproof transmission file"
I select NISSAN PATROL axles.
C200 at front and H233 at the back. I will use 33'' tires and maybe 35''
Here are the used axles.

The H233 that i found has already an LSD differential in him and the diff ratio is 4,63:1.

So i start the strip down.

And 3 hours later....

JIMNYGREECE · 10-21-2009, 02:18 PM

This is how a left it....

It was very easy to take off the old axles with the wheels.

Just compare the rear NISSAN H233 (middle of the picture) with the OEM SUZUKI one (bottom of picture)...

ShuDuck · 10-21-2009, 02:39 PM

very cool.

mannysouza · 10-21-2009, 04:25 PM

I liked it more before. JMO.
Why doesn't Suzuki sell these here in the states.
I would buy one tomorrow!

zuksofhazzard · 10-21-2009, 08:12 PM

Pretty Cool!

Your Garage looks alot like a Street.

I had driven a 'Vert Jimny in Aruba a few years ago. I wish I could have packed it up and brought it home.

Keep Posting Progress Pictures!

HumZukie · 10-21-2009, 10:16 PM

That's some ballin exhaust you got there!

Build is looking good. Cant wait to see the finished product.

zuki4x4chick · 10-21-2009, 10:42 PM

shit you work fast, keep it up

Maroon Monsoon · 10-21-2009, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HumZukie

That's some ballin exhaust you got there!

his exhaust is better than mandrel bends! no crimps and no tight turns!

JIMNYGREECE · 10-22-2009, 06:09 AM

Quote:

his exhaust is better than mandrel bends! no crimps and no tight turns!

That was the idea... After i did that my jimny was revving like a bike!!!

P.S. it sound's like a V8...

zukibrit · 10-22-2009, 08:53 AM

wow im sure it would of been far easyer to just buy the softtop jimny
but it looks cool are they jeep liberty arches
and im sure your trol axels will be unbreakable under such a light wieght rig

Toecutta · 10-22-2009, 07:25 PM

Looking good but you should have started with a soft top Jimny

Maroon Monsoon · 10-22-2009, 11:35 PM

I think his SUT jimny looks better than those, just my opinion though.

10-19-2009, 01:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
JIMNYGREECE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Member # 144250 Location: Greece Posts: 207	Jimny project. Hello guys my name is Ted and i live in Greece. I have bought a brand new 2005 suzuki jimny and now is the time for a serious project. As i mention before at the welcome section, the jimny passed from some changes. Here it is 1 day old: And 1 year later.... And now the good stuff.... My purpose is to build a lightweight jimny (i dispose heavy cars) with good roll characteristics. I don't care for big horse power or crazy flex. I only need a reliable and tough jimny. To do this i have to take off a LOT of metal (especially from above): and everything i'm not going to use at the mountain. First i took off the insulating from roof: And the roof bars: And the spare tire carrier: And then the rear door: And the rear glazing (tired yet?): And may i present you the "phantom of the opera"...... I do this to protect the glasses from sparks.

10-19-2009, 02:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pietro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38563 Location: Waterboro, ME Posts: 2,465	oh the horror!!! you couldn't have brought that over to the US and we could have traded some rusty junk that really needs the roof cut off __________________ 95' 4Runner with 5VZ engine WTB...winch bumper 84' M1031 CUCV 37's, 8kW gen

10-19-2009, 02:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
zuki4x4chick Domestic Engineer Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 26115 Location: British Columbia Posts: 543	ya, we could have just given him a sidekick LOL __________________ 2002 Suzuki XL-7 37's-1Tons Project XL-XL7

10-19-2009, 04:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Baratacus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 106586 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 687	wow... He took a brand spanking new rig and turned it into a 15 year old sidekick... I suppose if those rigs are readily available over there then go for it... we just havn't had many donor vehicles over here in the US for a long time. It's almost painfull to see someone cut up a good looking zuki. __________________ You can only smell fear if the fearfull have loose bowels.

10-20-2009, 10:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
zuki4x4chick Domestic Engineer Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 26115 Location: British Columbia Posts: 543	well, at least your not just hacking it up, your doing it right and filling in the holes and painting it, looks good so far __________________ 2002 Suzuki XL-7 37's-1Tons Project XL-XL7

10-19-2009, 01:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
JIMNYGREECE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Member # 144250 Location: Greece Posts: 207	The red tape is there for cutting reason's only. And finally after 2 hours....

10-19-2009, 01:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
JIMNYGREECE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Member # 144250 Location: Greece Posts: 207	The rest tomorrow.....

10-20-2009, 10:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
JIMNYGREECE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Member # 144250 Location: Greece Posts: 207	Believe me, it was not pleasant to cut my car but i save 50 kilos (110Lbs) total. After the cuts, i make a roll bar just to stiff the cabin a little. New metal seals to cover the holes.

10-20-2009, 10:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
JIMNYGREECE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Member # 144250 Location: Greece Posts: 207	And at the body shop. I chose an onange-red color.

10-20-2009, 11:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
Maroon Monsoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 95108 Posts: 929	I dig it thus far. __________________ 86 yota pickup:[url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=632103[/url]

10-20-2009, 05:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
purevil71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9275 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,902	I like it...someone that willing to break out the blades and cut up a sweet ride like that has got to be OK in my book...lol __________________ "Just when I think you've gone and said the stupidest thing ever, you keep on talking!" ___________________________________ '88.5 Sami buggy on 37's '96 4-door Tracker on 35's ZookiMelt FB Page: [url]http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003375889081[/url]

10-21-2009, 01:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
JIMNYGREECE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Member # 144250 Location: Greece Posts: 207	Thanks for the trust vote you guys. I really appreciate. Okay...I took the car and start the assembly (wrangler flares, snorkel, lights etc...) My first plan was to cover the cargo area with aluminum. * I even make it pop up. Last edited by JIMNYGREECE; 10-21-2009 at 02:11 PM.

10-21-2009, 02:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
Maroon Monsoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 95108 Posts: 929	looks nice and rugged, in my opinion, the cargo cover should be painted a darker color, but that's just opinion about something cosmetic. good job. __________________ 86 yota pickup:[url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=632103[/url]

10-21-2009, 02:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
JIMNYGREECE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Member # 144250 Location: Greece Posts: 207	And after i'm done with the nip-tuck i start the "bulletproof transmission file" I select NISSAN PATROL axles. C200 at front and H233 at the back. I will use 33'' tires and maybe 35'' Here are the used axles. The H233 that i found has already an LSD differential in him and the diff ratio is 4,63:1. So i start the strip down. And 3 hours later.... Last edited by JIMNYGREECE; 10-21-2009 at 02:20 PM.

10-21-2009, 02:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
JIMNYGREECE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Member # 144250 Location: Greece Posts: 207	This is how a left it.... It was very easy to take off the old axles with the wheels. Just compare the rear NISSAN H233 (middle of the picture) with the OEM SUZUKI one (bottom of picture)... Last edited by JIMNYGREECE; 10-21-2009 at 02:21 PM.

10-21-2009, 02:39 PM	#16 (permalink)
ShuDuck Skandinavisk pirat Join Date: May 2004 Member # 30288 Location: Norway Posts: 997	very cool. __________________ Turbo Diesel zuk build YJ spua 33", build thread Pirate4x4 Scandinavia

10-21-2009, 04:25 PM	#17 (permalink)
mannysouza Granite Guru Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22726 Location: Gilroy Posts: 933	I liked it more before. JMO. Why doesn't Suzuki sell these here in the states. I would buy one tomorrow! Last edited by mannysouza; 10-21-2009 at 04:26 PM.

10-21-2009, 08:12 PM	#18 (permalink)
zuksofhazzard Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 40668 Location: hazzard county iowa Posts: 88	Pretty Cool! Your Garage looks alot like a Street. I had driven a 'Vert Jimny in Aruba a few years ago. I wish I could have packed it up and brought it home. Keep Posting Progress Pictures!

10-21-2009, 10:16 PM	#19 (permalink)
HumZukie Power? Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 96316 Location: Humboldt County Posts: 192	That's some ballin exhaust you got there! Build is looking good. Cant wait to see the finished product. __________________ 88zukToysAussies6.5:1YJ34x10.5 Like everyone and there mother has!

10-21-2009, 10:42 PM	#20 (permalink)
zuki4x4chick Domestic Engineer Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 26115 Location: British Columbia Posts: 543	shit you work fast, keep it up __________________ 2002 Suzuki XL-7 37's-1Tons Project XL-XL7

10-22-2009, 08:53 AM	#23 (permalink)
zukibrit Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Member # 19581 Location: england(lancashire) Posts: 93	wow im sure it would of been far easyer to just buy the softtop jimny but it looks cool are they jeep liberty arches and im sure your trol axels will be unbreakable under such a light wieght rig

10-22-2009, 07:25 PM	#24 (permalink)
Toecutta Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Member # 121379 Posts: 20	Looking good but you should have started with a soft top Jimny

10-22-2009, 11:35 PM	#25 (permalink)
Maroon Monsoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 95108 Posts: 929	I think his SUT jimny looks better than those, just my opinion though. __________________ 86 yota pickup:[url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=632103[/url]

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