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Author:  ZukiSamisYo [ Mon Feb 13, 2006 5:47 am ]
Post subject:  Suzuki Samurai project?
Whats up guys, n00b to this site/forum... I was thinkin about starting a project with Myke for sometime around the spring to work on a (pair maybe?) Suzuki Samurai or perhaps a Suzuki Sidekick and build it up for offroading. Ive heard about the site before and the new section gave me a little more insentive to join seeing as how i dont own a Jeep :) Anyone got any experience with Sami's ? or have one? Ive seen good things on a few sites with some nice ones and heard theyre pretty good to go wheelin with.. i think of it as the Wranglers cousin, hah.
Author:  Myke [ Mon Feb 13, 2006 6:36 am ]
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Yeah, I am looking to sell my KJ and buy one of these as a project but my main car will be a 1997 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo w/ a single turbo conversion :) (like 1000rwhp :twisted: )
Author:  JJsTJ [ Mon Feb 13, 2006 9:01 am ]
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Try a google search, there are some decent Sami sites out there where you might find more focused info.
Author:  dog_party [ Mon Feb 13, 2006 9:47 am ]
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Welcome to the forum ZukiSamisYo!

There are three pages of Samis listed nationwide on AutoTrader.com ranging in price from $8000 to $700.
Author:  jpzkj [ Wed Feb 15, 2006 3:28 am ]
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I've read that the samurai are underpowered even at their weight. The can use some available low gearing to over come it though...getting crawl ratio's in the 100:1 range.

I was told they build alot of heat from the transmission tunnel and the hard tops really trap it so the convertable is nice.

31" tires seem to be the norm (looking like a jeep w/35"s on it).

There are kits to swap the geo tracker /sidekick motor or better yet a volkswagon diesel

I'd love to have one personally...they look like a blast to mod.


http://www.off-road.com/suzuki/samurai/samtips.htm

http://www.izook.com/
Author:  Guyute1210 [ Wed Feb 15, 2006 2:14 pm ]
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Here is a picture from a couple weekends ago when we went out to test my buddies new engine in his sami. stupid sami...
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Author:  jpzkj [ Thu Feb 16, 2006 12:47 am ]
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March edition of FOUR WHEELER mag. Page 64 has 17 tips to mod a ZuK.

Check it out 8)
Author:  Myke [ Fri Feb 17, 2006 3:25 am ]
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Guyute1210 wrote:
Here is a picture from a couple weekends ago when we went out to test my buddies new engine in his sami. stupid sami...
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Thats crazy, i'd love to have that :D
Author:  ZukiSamisYo [ Fri Feb 17, 2006 4:18 am ]
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agreed :)
Author:  Guyute1210 [ Fri Feb 17, 2006 3:48 pm ]
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Me too, but it is fun...and i can drive it anytime i want...
Author:  snowsport [ Sat Feb 18, 2006 12:21 am ]
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That just looks like plain old TOO MUCH FUN :D
Author:  pixeldzn [ Sat Feb 18, 2006 12:36 am ]
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Here's my one and only experience. He flipped, 4 guys picked it back up, he retook the obstacle and made it. Try that with a KJ. I'd poop my pants if I fliped hehehe.

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Author:  jpzkj [ Tue Feb 21, 2006 2:15 am ]
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There is alot to be said for a rig that you can put on it's side and not feel to bad about it. :P
Author:  ManicMechanicJoe [ Tue Feb 21, 2006 4:00 am ]
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snowsport wrote:
That just looks like plain old TOO MUCH FUN :D


as a wise man (Alan Jackson I believe?) once said:

"too much fun?
what's that mean?
it's like too much money, there's no such thing
It's like a girl too pretty with too much class
being too lucky or a car too fast
No matter what they say I've done, I ain't never had too much fun!"
Author:  desertliberty [ Tue Feb 21, 2006 11:24 pm ]
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If you visit the Calmini Website you will find all sorts of mods for the Zuk's. http://www.calmini.com/
Another great place to find info is Gadzuks of Southern California. These guys know how to wheel these gems from mild to wild.
http://www.gad-zuks.com/

Brian
Author:  dog_party [ Thu Feb 23, 2006 9:59 am ]
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Here's some more Sammi stuff.

http://trailtough.com/
Author:  SAR02KJ [ Sat Apr 29, 2006 8:49 pm ]
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Sorry i didn't see this earlier lol I've got a couple of Samis... the absolute best website for the zuki is http://www.rocky-road.com I've got a 91 samurai with a JP eater lift kit from rocky-road. Running 33" swampers and a 6:1 trans case with 5.29's. It's a beast. I am a firm believer in a fixed up samurai beeing the most capable Non rock buggy 4x4 out there lol. Just look at the things that eddie casaneuva from spidertrax does with his.

For suzuki parts go to these sites.
www.rocky-road.com
www.calmini.com
www.wheelersoffroad.com
www.spidertrax.com
www.puresuzuki.com

For good info and info of suzuki trail rides go to
www.izook.com
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