Kei's Suzuki Alto

Suzuki hatchback tech questions and answers.
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Almost a Mini
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What sort of fuel are you using. . .and are you sure the base timing is correct?
Could 'just' be a bit of pinging. . .

Pete in Perth
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mowog
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No I didn't know but I wouldn't even dream of going anywhere near that territory if I even THOUGHT it had a rattle. Mine blew at a lot less than that, the con rod itself let go,no warning, it wasn't even the bearings. The bottom of the rod was still bolted up.
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mowog
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Kei it could be that the con rod bearing is really bad the bearing shell surface can decay quite quickly. a continuous rattle is a symptom of a near -terminal bearing. I would not drive it until I had at least checked the bearings. Peace of mind.
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fritz
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(dont mean to change the subject here - just a note)
Pete,
I will most likely be looking @ getting rid of my mags shortly if you are interested (assuming they are the same pattern).
They are tsw razor rims. 13x5.5 with 155/65/13 wheels. 65-75%
The alloys are approx 2 months old.
see http://members.iinet.net.au/~fritzgru/i ... htyboy.jpg
& http://www.tsw.com/new/productline_passenger.php

email me if you're interested

Cheers
fritz
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Kei
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Location: Brisbane

I'm pretty sure it's the gudgeon pin...

Ichiban have an F5A for $750... i was thinking about getting it but i couldn't be stuffed spending more money on these old cars now.

I think i'm going to buy one of the new Lianas.

Anyhoo, if anyone wants to buy my Alto... comes with a new gearbox (not fitted, but cost $1200!) and needs engine work... let me know.

Has air-con, aftermarket wheels, suspension, stereo, exhaust and guage faces.
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evilgidget
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pity it's only got 2 doors - i'd be on your doorstep at the moment if it did...
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Brayden
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Hey Cam, you should wait until 2005 to buy a new zook mate, I have it on good authority from Suzuki that they will be releasing the Concept S as the new Swift in the next 12 months.

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And I don't mind saying that I think it looks freakin phat!
F8B EFI turbo - Three pots and a snail.
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Colin
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looks like a new style mini :-o
MORE BEER! :beer:
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Brayden
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It is actually a tip of the hat to the first car Suzuki ever made, called the SuzuLight.
If you think that the Concept S looks like the new mini, how much to you think this looks like the original Mini?!?! :-o :D

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F8B EFI turbo - Three pots and a snail.
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Colin
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back in japaneese car making early days they stole ideas from alot of car manufactures all over the world till they got a foot hold
MORE BEER! :beer:
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Kei
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How sure are you about that Brayden?

If it's true, i think i will wait for it.
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Brayden
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My buddy Sam (guy that runs RedlineGTi) was in direct contact with a rep from Suzuki Australia last week, who said that it was definately a goer and will replace the Ignis, which is to be discontinued due to poor sales in comparison to the Cruze.
Apparenly the Ignis Sport will stay at least for a short time following the introduction of the new Swift.
F8B EFI turbo - Three pots and a snail.
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fritz
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Looks excellent, but I suspect that it'll be rather pricey. Much like a new mini
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Josh
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Let's hope there's more that's miniture about the new Concept S than there is about the "new Mini"... :roll:


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Bloody tank of a thing...
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Kei
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I ordered a black Ignis Sport today.

Salesman confirmed with me that the Concept S was coming over to be badged as the new Swift. Ignis Sport will be around for a while.

I emailed Suzuki Australia and they said it's just a rumour and is not true.

I assume Suzuki Australia is just saying that so that people don't stop buying current stock.
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