[Orca Bay Suzuki]

Hey guys. Im trying to possibly set up future meets and sales with Modified Suzukis in mind. Im from Alberta, new to the lower mainland and I am just trying to grasp the local Suzuki scene and get to know some new friends. So if any of you guys own and or modifed your Kizashi, SX4, Swift, Geo's, sammy, Alto's, cappuccino, carry, jumbo, every ect; I'd like to hear what you got. We need to get some action in this forum anyways. Post pictures if you can too. :) Thanks!

[!SG]

approved by !SG

[Orca Bay Suzuki]

Alright, I'll break the ice...

This is my friends Suzuki Alto Works RS-X. He lives in Edmonton tho, so you wont find it here in the lower mainland. But still awesome none the less and thought I'd share this whip with the rest of you. Maybe create some new excitement for the Alto? :)

here is a link to his write up on speedhunters:
GUEST BLOG: SCOTT GRUNSKY>> ALTO WORKS SUZUKI - Speedhunters (http://speedhunters.com/archive/2010/02/04/guest-blog-scott-grunsky-gt-gt-alto-works-suzuki.aspx)

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/140/shoot05a.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/534/shoot05a.jpg/)

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/316/shoot03.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/42/shoot03.jpg/)

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/9063/shoot02e.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/684/shoot02e.jpg/)

[Jgresch]

I think `Matlock`was starting to mod his sx4 a little, not sure how far he got though.

[Orca Bay Suzuki]

Here is a picture of my old Every van "Joypop". I had so much fun owning this little van. Best of all, bolt pattern is 4X114.3 so there was lots of aftermarket wheels that just bolted on. Quad wheels and tires go on easy enough.

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/2553/sidejoypop2kh.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/689/sidejoypop2kh.jpg/)

http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/3104/61218432191916740194166.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/851/61218432191916740194166.jpg/)

At one point, I was thinking about building a wheelie van with a SBC in the Every. It didnt happen tho :( Drifting took over my finances at that point.

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/6720/pwv19tg.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/534/pwv19tg.jpg/)

[Xavie]

I've been trying to get an Alto for so long now!!! If you know where there's one for sale, please let me know! By the way, a buddy from Medicine Hat has a sick GTI turbo. People have no clue that car can keep up with STI's lol...

[Matlock]

I only have road race motor sports LED tails installed.

Also a light bar waiting to be installed once I get some new horns and piaa offroad lights.

Currently dealing with a guy in the sx4 forums to sell me his rally armors and loft kit.

I eventually plan to get the rocky road outfitters lift kit and Yokohama geolanders... Probably more stuff from RRM too if I can snag a good deal.

I really like driving my standard 6 speed sx4, it's a fun car for a daily driver. I've also tried the awd 50:50 lock through some very mushy mud at a construction site and it's great!

[Orca Bay Suzuki]

I've been trying to get an Alto for so long now!!! If you know where there's one for sale, please let me know! By the way, a buddy from Medicine Hat has a sick GTI turbo. People have no clue that car can keep up with STI's lol...

Unfortunatly, there is not a whole lot of Alto's to offer in the domestic market. Try searching in some of the forums in BC and Alberta and make a post to see if there is one here for sale. Id say its a long shot and you will most likely have to import one. Tho, the yen right now is a rip off and you will have to pay decent money to get one here landed and inspected.

You got any pic's of your buddies car?

[Orca Bay Suzuki]

I only have road race motor sports LED tails installed.

Also a light bar waiting to be installed once I get some new horns and piaa offroad lights.

Currently dealing with a guy in the sx4 forums to sell me his rally armors and loft kit.

I eventually plan to get the rocky road outfitters lift kit and Yokohama geolanders... Probably more stuff from RRM too if I can snag a good deal.

I really like driving my standard 6 speed sx4, it's a fun car for a daily driver. I've also tried the awd 50:50 lock through some very mushy mud at a construction site and it's great!

That sounds like a good plan. Rally spec! :) Your missing the spoiler tho. I can get good deals on the suzuki stuff if you need a source in the future.

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/9451/sx4rearspoiler.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/138/sx4rearspoiler.jpg/)

You rminded me of this vid, haha:

SUZUKI SX4 MUD TEST - YouTube

[Xavie]

Unfortunatly, there is not a whole lot of Alto's to offer in the domestic market. Try searching in some of the forums in BC and Alberta and make a post to see if there is one here for sale. Id say its a long shot and you will most likely have to import one. Tho, the yen right now is a rip off and you will have to pay decent money to get one here landed and inspected.

You got any pic's of your buddies car?
No, I don't have any pics unfortunately. But he's on a Suzuki forum called TeamSwift. He has a gallery with lots of pics. He's running around 240whp and the car weighs 800 kg's lol... Sure is a fun car, kept up with cars worth much much more...

[Orca Bay Suzuki]

No, I don't have any pics unfortunately. But he's on a Suzuki forum called TeamSwift. He has a gallery with lots of pics. He's running around 240whp and the car weighs 800 kg's lol... Sure is a fun car, kept up with cars worth much much more...

That's Crazy power! Even at 150, an Alto would be pretty quick. I'll try to find his gallery when I have the chance.

[Xavie]

That's Crazy power! Even at 150, an Alto would be pretty quick. I'll try to find his gallery when I have the chance.

I'll try to post a link of his gallery soon. He's running a fully built 1.6 DOHC engine with a T4 turbo at 20 PSI. The thing is a monster lol...

[Matlock]

That sounds like a good plan. Rally spec! :) Your missing the spoiler tho. I can get good deals on the suzuki stuff if you need a source in the future.


Hey Orca Bay Suzuki,

Just out of curiously what kind of mods could I do to my car without voiding the warranty? What kind of mods would void the warranty?

I still service my car regularly at Orca Bay.

Thanks

Yesterday I bought some PIAA sport horns, can't wait to install them this week.

[Matlock]

http://www.revscene.net/forums/members/matlock/albums/matlock-s-sx4/4084-piaa-horns-offroad-light-bar-d.jpg

New mods :D
Looks like a transformer.

[Orca Bay Suzuki]

Hey Orca Bay Suzuki,

Just out of curiously what kind of mods could I do to my car without voiding the warranty? What kind of mods would void the warranty?

I still service my car regularly at Orca Bay.

Thanks

Yesterday I bought some PIAA sport horns, can't wait to install them this week.



PM sent on that. :)

Lights look killer!!!! Nicely done!

[Orca Bay Suzuki]

So a customer came in the other day and I noticed her Grand Vitara was lifted. Looks to be approx a few inches. She is doing a custom front winch bumper amung other cool stuff. Next time she is in, it should be done. Im glad people are having the idea to mod these up. I want to see what they look like and what they can do. Tho, im still not sure if they can touch the samurai. haha

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/69/gvlifted.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/189/gvlifted.jpg/)

[Orca Bay Suzuki]

One of the salesmen just picked this unit up. We've got a bit of work to do to it first, but he will have it crawling up the trails here shortly. I've got a 84 toyota pick up thats trail equiped. So I am excited to have someone to go with now. Most likely have a few trail meets later on this season. So if anyone is interested, just shoot me a PM and we can get some guys together and go from there.

Anyways......
:):):):)

http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/9229/alexsami.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/829/alexsami.jpg/)

[Matlock]

**NOT my car**
But similar to how I want to make it look. This guy has a Rocky Road Outfitters lift kit and 15" wheels with Yokohama Geolanders all terrain tires.
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t155/Wagoneer855/P1262939-Edit.jpg
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t155/Wagoneer855/P1262948-Edit.jpg

Now I just need to save some money for my car.

[!Aznboi128]

^ wow that looks like a mean little car

[Kite]

My old Alto
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/dann6968/Alto%20Works/Passside.jpg

[Kite]

few more cause I miss the little guy...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/dann6968/Alto%20Works/IMG_6471.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/dann6968/Alto%20Works/IMG_6465.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/dann6968/Alto%20Works/IMG_6469.jpg

[Xavie]

I want an Alto so bad... I would pay good money for one.

[Orca Bay Suzuki]

I want an Alto so bad... I would pay good money for one.

Before selling Suzuki's I was in and out of Japan, chopping, building and shipping Containers full of used cars parts for the past ten years. I'm in the slow process in convincing the owners at Orca bay that brokering and buying cars (out of Japan) can be profitable. So that service might be available shortly.

Send me a PM with your contact info. I can call you and at least give you some details on whats involved and what price you would be looking at to bring an alto into BC. I have Asnet auction access that hosts over 53 auction houses with over 7 million cars a year. Alto's sell daily and space on NISSAN ro-ro vessels is easily available :)


Few pix from the good-ol-days. haha

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/5831/skylinesmash11pj.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/444/skylinesmash11pj.jpg/)

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/2914/allenshalfcuts3kj.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/710/allenshalfcuts3kj.jpg/)

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/7148/containerpack3.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/718/containerpack3.jpg/)

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/1130/containerpack4.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/824/containerpack4.jpg/)

[Orca Bay Suzuki]

That car looks great! What happened to it?



My old Alto
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/dann6968/Alto%20Works/Passside.jpg

[Orca Bay Suzuki]

That's exactly what I want to do to one here to showcase!!! You gotta go through. That would make it so much more fun in the mountains.



http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t155/Wagoneer855/P1262939-Edit.jpg




I really want to try Megans coilovers and see how they run for high speed dirt mtn road fun run :D haha

http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/1969/megansx4coilovers.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/577/megansx4coilovers.jpg/)

[Orca Bay Suzuki]

So I put some wheels on a couple SX4's the other day. Nothing too fancy. I think +38 ish with 225/50/17. Hopefully I have a spoiler in the back to put on one of them.

Im going to have one of these sx4's and a 2012 Kizashi SX with 20's at the spring meet if anyone wants to see :)

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/5364/whitesx4rims.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/96/whitesx4rims.jpg/)

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/4472/blacksx4rims.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/812/blacksx4rims.jpg/)

I also figured I'd post a Suzuki Cappuccino. For all you lovers? :)

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/2388/suzukicappuccinotuning.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/828/suzukicappuccinotuning.jpg/)

[Orca Bay Suzuki]

A customer of ours just got new rims on his tracker! Looks pretty good:

http://img815.imageshack.us/img815/8536/redtrackerwithrims.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/815/redtrackerwithrims.jpg/)

[Orca Bay Suzuki]

**NOT my car**
But similar to how I want to make it look. This guy has a Rocky Road Outfitters lift kit and 15" wheels with Yokohama Geolanders all terrain tires.
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t155/Wagoneer855/P1262939-Edit.jpg
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t155/Wagoneer855/P1262948-Edit.jpg

All this car is missing is the mud flaps.

Seen this car a couple hrs ago.

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/926/sx4withspoilerandmudfla.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/689/sx4withspoilerandmudfla.jpg/)

[Xavie]

Gotta love all those fogs on that SX4 lol...

[TouringTeg]

Pretty rare cars but someone is parking on my near my work now. Love the exhaust tips on them.

I was considering them myself when I was looking at small cars but they are $$$$

[Matlock]

All this car is missing is the mud flaps.

Seen this car a couple hrs ago.

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/926/sx4withspoilerandmudfla.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/689/sx4withspoilerandmudfla.jpg/)

Cool flaps, rally armors? I'm going to guess it's an automatic, because of the silver roof rails.

I'm probably going to bring my car in to Orca Bay for service this Saturday.

[Orca Bay Suzuki]

That car was a 6 speed std from memory. The silver rails means it is a JLX. The JX comes with the black rails. Things that make em different are the fog lights, smartpass key fob, heated seats, sub, auto climate control and the paddle shifters on the steering wheel.

I'll be in on Sat all day. If you come in, find me. My name is Allen. :)

I didn't get a chance to talk to the owner of that car. So I'm not sure what flaps they were. I figured they were homemade at first glance. It was that heavy duty recycled rubber.

[sdubfid]

Didn't even know there was a suzuki section here. I've had a few suzukis and have used orca bay for parts many times. I would recommend them.

This is my current suzuki. 94 sidekick 4 door with 1.6L turbodiesel from a volkswagen.
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i191/sdubfid/6559b006.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i191/sdubfid/0a34cf0c.jpg

Previous sidekick, drove down to oregon dunefest and made it all the way home with a blown headgasket and temp in the red from seattle. Still ran after that.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/37459_10150226039785099_639050098_13057132_467358_ n.jpg

Previous samurai SPUA looking over vancouver from eagle mountain
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/133_11791150098_639050098_1197281_8583_n.jpg

Previous drz400
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/2206_134303815098_639050098_5804531_3190_n.jpg

Anyone else with sammys or sidekicks here?

[Matlock]

I'll breathe some more life back into this thread. (Not my SX4)
Here's the original link The"Angry Panda" Redux (http://clubsx4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=159&page=1)


While I don't have the patience to rebuild all of the pages from the other place, I did want to start a new thread to continue detailing the Panda's progress for those still interested.

My platform was a 2009 SX4 Crossover, 5-speed, base model. Here are the current mods:

ENGINE: RRM SRI, RRM underdrive pulley, custom 2.25" straight back exhaust, Suzuki Sport oil cap and radiator cap, Samco radiator hoses, Sard coolant hoses, Braille B2015 battery, Suzuki Sport ground kit.

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd123/PrimeraRob3/Vegas2009029.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd123/PrimeraRob3/Vegas2009036.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd123/PrimeraRob3/Vegas2009040.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd123/PrimeraRob3/Vegas2009055.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd123/PrimeraRob3/braillea.jpg

SUSPENSION: TEIN Basic coilovers, RRM front sway, RRM rear sway, Ultra Racing rear strut brace.

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd123/PrimeraRob3/IMG_3062.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd123/PrimeraRob3/lip017.jpg

WHEEL/BRAKE: 17x7.5 Rota Slipstreams, 225/45/17 Dunlop Direzza Star Spec, Suzuki Sport lug nuts, RRM Stage II brake kit, RRM ss brake lines.

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd123/PrimeraRob3/panda9-11-10013.jpg

INTERIOR: Prodrive shift knob, Prodrive floor mats, Suzuki sport pedals, 20% tint.

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd123/PrimeraRob3/Vegas2009008.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd123/PrimeraRob3/tiresandradar003.jpg

EXTERIOR: RRM Rallispec wing, RRM front sport lip, Rally Armor mud flaps, honeycomb grille, Retro-Solutions 4300K HID upgrade, stock fogs with Hella bulbs, LaminX rear tail protection, Suzuki window visors, Primitive Racing underbody armor, Primitive Racing rear diff guard, Perrin stubby antenna, Hella Supertones, Yakima rack system.

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd123/PrimeraRob3/101Adventure012bw.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd123/PrimeraRob3/101Adventure029bw.jpg

Back when I still had the RRM light bar
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd123/PrimeraRob3/pandalights.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd123/PrimeraRob3/hellahorns009.jpg

ICE: Alpine CDA9884 w/remote, Alpine SPS-600c (front), Alpine SPS-600 (rear), Alpine KTP-445 Power Pack, JL Audio 250/1v2, JL Audio 10w3 in ported/tuned box, JL Audio amp kit, Stinger wire, dedicated iPod Nano, Valentine 1 radar (hard-wired with custom mount), Garmin Nuvi 760.

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd123/PrimeraRob3/audio10-2-10001.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd123/PrimeraRob3/audio10-2-10010.jpg

In my garage, I have all the bits and pieces for my turbo build. Initially I was going to sell the kit. But, I guess I'll go ahead and see how she takes boost. I have already mounted the FMIC, b/c I was sick of that big empty hole in the bumper. I'll begin working on the install over the next two months.

Thanks for playing along at home...

rob

[Xavie]

^ Nice SX4! I love it.

[Matlock]

Any updates on meets for Suzukis etc?

Last mod I did was buy the Chinese DVD player for my SX4. Perfect fit and works great.

Here's an cool video I found:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMTNt_6BEMI

For me, one of the most fun things about owning an off-road-capable vehicle is going places most people won't ever get to see. Whether it's four wheeling in Moab, Utah or simply exploring some back country dirty roads locally, there's a feeling of freedom, excitement, and wanderlust when I get to actually use my four-wheel or all-wheel drive system.

There are some really amazing places off the beaten path; places that a lot of vehicles won't be able to go—or at least places most people aren't willing to take their vehicle. You don't necessarily need a hardcore 4x4 to venture off the pavement. Some might argue you don't even need four-wheel drive in many instances. However, it's a nice feature to have if and when things get a bit tricky.

Apparently, Eric Davis feels the same way. He's made a few off-road videos of his outfitted Suzuki SX4 exploring destinations off the beaten path. Case in point is this video he filmed using his GoPro. The areas include a couple of ghost towns around Greenough, Montana. This kind of adventure isn't all about the four-wheeling; it's also about the exploration, the history, and getting out.

Eric's SX4 has a lift on it as well as Rocky Road Outfitters rock sliders, slightly bigger-than-stock BFGoodrich All-Terrain tires, Primitive Racing skid plates, auxiliary lighting, and a host of other modifications. It's a pretty trick ride that helps the SX4 more capable when the pavement ends.

I love this kind of stuff, and am fortunate to have a Suzuki Sidekick and Subaru Forestser for a bit of back country exploration of my own. Eric's video, however, really captures the essence of getting out there and exploring, if only for a day.
Article: Subcompact Culture - The small car blog: Exploring the Ghost Town Byway by way of a Suzuki SX4 (http://www.subcompactculture.com/2012/05/exploring-ghost-town-byway-by-way-of.html)

[Xavie]

I like how professionnally made the video really is. Looks like a gorgeous area as well.

[Xavie]

Any updates?

[Xenth]

20130408_131942_zps3005e54d.jpg Photo by Mad_Xero | Photobucket (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Mad_Xero/media/Swift%202013/20130408_131942_zps3005e54d.jpg.html?sort=3&o=16)

My old Suzuki Swift GTi that I'm selling now, was really fun to drive, cheap on gas, and quick for such a small motor. I chipped the ecu, put cams in and switched the exhaust to 2-1/4". Whenever people road in it, they would be quite surprised when I punched it, not expecting it out of a small 1.3L swift :-P