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Grandi
Joined: Mon Apr 11, 2011 12:19 pm Posts: 2 Location: Perth WA
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 Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 10:59 am |
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 Hi all I am looking for skid pans for a V6 3.2L grand Vitara 2010 model also info on lift kits (springs )
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MacDaddy
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Joined: Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 10453 Location: Perth, Australia
Vehicle: Jeep
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Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 1:19 pm |
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Grandi wrote: :? Hi all I am looking for skid pans for a V6 3.2L grand Vitara 2010 model also info on lift kits (springs )
Welcome to AZ fellow Perthite !
I didnt think the newer GV came with a 3.2L, only a 2.7L...
Out Door Auto does underbody protection kits...
http://www.outdoorauto4x4.com/b/30292/1 ... itara.html
There are suspension kits on ebay for the GV, if you dont want to spend alot... there is a 40mm Ironman Kit on ebay now, for under $900, and i know Dobinson do a suspension kit, which is under $1000... there arnt alot of suspension options for the newer GV... just yet... you could go the cheap, and in my opinion, bodgy suspension lift, using spring spacers... 
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MrRocky
Joined: Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 4731 Location: perth
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Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 8:08 am |
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http://outdoorauto4x4.com/
they do the best lift kits at present for the new gv's as well as heaps of other good gear
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Bruce
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Joined: Sun Jun 11, 2006 11:30 pm Posts: 4003 Location: Brisbane
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Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 8:15 am |
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MrRocky wrote: http://outdoorauto4x4.com/
they do the best lift kits at present for the new gv's as well as heaps of other good gear
I'm staying away from this one 
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Fatzook
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Joined: Sat Oct 27, 2007 11:30 pm Posts: 14977 Location: The Hills
Vehicle: Vitara, NGV
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Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 8:20 am |
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Bruce wrote: MrRocky wrote: http://outdoorauto4x4.com/
they do the best lift kits at present for the new gv's as well as heaps of other good gear I'm staying away from this one C'mon Bruce? Why so shy? 
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Bruce
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Joined: Sun Jun 11, 2006 11:30 pm Posts: 4003 Location: Brisbane
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Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 8:21 am |
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Fatzook wrote: Bruce wrote: MrRocky wrote: http://outdoorauto4x4.com/
they do the best lift kits at present for the new gv's as well as heaps of other good gear I'm staying away from this one C'mon Bruce? Why so shy? Peter. 
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Grandi
Joined: Mon Apr 11, 2011 12:19 pm Posts: 2 Location: Perth WA
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Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 10:22 am |
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Thanks people will contact them. We have one of the very last 3.2v6 left in wa From now on they will be 2.7 don't know y.
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MrRocky
Joined: Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 4731 Location: perth
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Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 12:46 pm |
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problems ? they seem to have the only kit that isnt rooted after 30,000kms
well at least better than the ironman option ?
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Fatzook
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Joined: Sat Oct 27, 2007 11:30 pm Posts: 14977 Location: The Hills
Vehicle: Vitara, NGV
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Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 12:58 pm |
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PM mugwui about how to get the exact same parts for a fraction of the price Why pay top dollar when the parts are made for a bowl of rice?
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MacDaddy
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Joined: Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 10453 Location: Perth, Australia
Vehicle: Jeep
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Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 1:44 pm |
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MrRocky wrote: problems ? they seem to have the only kit that isnt rooted after 30,000kms
well at least better than the ironman option ?
I have the Ironman option and i have given the suspension a fair amount of shit, i even got my GV in the air on the last trip... and the suspension is still going strong... most seem to bag Ironman gear... but those that have it fitted, and actually tried it, are happy with it !
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MrRocky
Joined: Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 4731 Location: perth
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Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 10:25 pm |
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iam refering to the new gv's (06+) for which there is sweet f all out there for them that works
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MacDaddy
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Joined: Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 10453 Location: Perth, Australia
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Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 1:17 pm |
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MrRocky wrote: iam refering to the new gv's (06+) for which there is sweet f all out there for them that works
I agree, there is very few suspension options for the new GV's... but Ironman is still a viable, and good option for the new GV's...
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MrRocky
Joined: Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 4731 Location: perth
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MacDaddy
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Joined: Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 10453 Location: Perth, Australia
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Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:36 am |
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MrRocky wrote: not the general consensus here http://www.newgrandvitara.net/Ok... found one thread... its pretty mixed reviews, its mainly shocky issues, which Ironman are sorting out... ... at least Ironman have a 2 year/40,000km Replacement Warranty... i guess Ironman is one is those suspensions you either love or hate... i Love it... others hate it... also saw B4T there, he he...
Dobinson, and i think King Springs, is the only other real option... 
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steak_knife
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Joined: Fri May 22, 2009 11:30 pm Posts: 21335 Location: Smart Ass Island
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Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:53 am |
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Bruce wrote: MrRocky wrote: http://outdoorauto4x4.com/
they do the best lift kits at present for the new gv's as well as heaps of other good gear I'm staying away from this one Me to.....
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Built4thrashing
Joined: Wed May 21, 2008 11:30 pm Posts: 4972 Location: Dandenong .Vic
Vehicle: 1999 GV. Locked and Lifted
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Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 12:35 pm |
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MacBear wrote: MrRocky wrote: not the general consensus here http://www.newgrandvitara.net/Ok... found one thread... its pretty mixed reviews, its mainly shocky issues, which Ironman are sorting out... ... at least Ironman have a 2 year/40,000km Replacement Warranty... i guess Ironman is one is those suspensions you either love or hate... i Love it... others hate it... also saw B4T there, he he... Dobinson, and i think King Springs, is the only other real option... Yeh im in there and a few other forums too.
In the ironman 40mm suspension lift kit the front strut is far to hard and has valving noise issues they are working on fixing. Ive already had a front strut replaced due to excessive noise. If i was to do it again i wouldnt use the ironman kit. Not unless i was fitting a heavy front bar and winch. Their suspension is setup for much heavier vehicles than a suzuki
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MacDaddy
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Joined: Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 10453 Location: Perth, Australia
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Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 2:38 pm |
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Built4thrashing wrote: MacBear wrote: MrRocky wrote: not the general consensus here http://www.newgrandvitara.net/Ok... found one thread... its pretty mixed reviews, its mainly shocky issues, which Ironman are sorting out... ... at least Ironman have a 2 year/40,000km Replacement Warranty... i guess Ironman is one is those suspensions you either love or hate... i Love it... others hate it... also saw B4T there, he he... Dobinson, and i think King Springs, is the only other real option... Yeh im in there and a few other forums too. In the ironman 40mm suspension lift kit the front strut is far to hard and has valving noise issues they are working on fixing. Ive already had a front strut replaced due to excessive noise. If i was to do it again i wouldnt use the ironman kit. Not unless i was fitting a heavy front bar and winch. Their suspension is setup for much heavier vehicles than a suzuki Ha ha, yep, i also saw Marked there as well, and another who i cant remember...
Yes the Ironman gear is firm, but not uncomfortable, and i like firm, its much better than the spongy stock suspension...
When you get the Ironman stuff as a kit, it is cheaper, but the kit may not be what you want/need... i got a kit for my 01 GV, but i was able to pick the spring and shock rating i wanted, i went for the Performance rated Nitro shocks and springs, as they were stiffer/firmer, and reduced body roll alot... but they have, Comfort, Performance, and Constant load rated setups... the comfort ones are 20% stiffer than stock, performance ones are 25% stiffer than stock, and the Constant Load are 30 to 40% stiffer than stock... i think the comfort setup would have suited you better...
But yeah, it really pays to discuss what kind of setup you want and why, with them first... and not just accept what comes in a kit from their resellers... bad reviews/experiences come from a badly setup suspension...
They only had the 35mm lifted, +50kg load rated springs when i got mine last year... but i see they now have a proper 50mm/2in spring, which is 200kg load rating now... and at $165 a pair of springs, i am considering getting them... but will have a chat to the guys at the new Ironman store in Perth first, and ask exactly how they handle on and offroad... anyway... i think i should shut up about Ironman suspension now... before it gets me into trouble... again... 
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Built4thrashing
Joined: Wed May 21, 2008 11:30 pm Posts: 4972 Location: Dandenong .Vic
Vehicle: 1999 GV. Locked and Lifted
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Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 5:15 am |
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they have those different options for the older GV but not for the new GV (2005-2011 models)
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