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@bernardoneiraa1236 6 күн бұрын
bro, How tall are you? How can you fit inside that car?
@thehardshift 6 күн бұрын
I'm 188cm. Camera angle makes me look taller than I actually am. It's spacious enough with the seat all the way back.
@bernardoneiraa1236 6 күн бұрын
@@thehardshift thank you, I appreciate the answer because a I'm 1,90 and I really like this car and maybe I'll buy it when al try the space.
@calogerodimino2694 12 күн бұрын
So mate should I buy the ome kit ? I am with the original set and I hate each short driving I am doing lately I need a proper supespension kit
@thehardshift 12 күн бұрын
The OME kit is a good improvement. At the end of the day, it'll still mostly feel like driving a Jimny though. If you really dislike it now, I don't know if the new suspension will dramatically change things for you...
@calogerodimino2694 12 күн бұрын
@@thehardshift yeah fair point but at least if you're saying driving would get more comfortable and stable, it would be a huge step forward. You know I am currently driving a montero 1 Gen 1987 and on the road shake you less 😃
@thehardshift 12 күн бұрын
@@calogerodimino2694 You could try ask around in local groups to see if anyone near you had the OME lift already. Experience it before you buy. Some 4WD shops may also have a demo model to try.
@calogerodimino2694 12 күн бұрын
@@thehardshift well I am going to buy I just need to find the best deal that ship to italy
@Kiwi_NZ610 17 күн бұрын
I chosen not too buy those vehicles its not worth it for me to get one.
@jeanvaljean1475 26 күн бұрын
Hi. Have you ever tried to see what is the gas consumption at highway speed, say…130 km/h ?
@thehardshift 25 күн бұрын
I haven't tried but it seems going over 100km will have diminishing returns for fuel efficiency.
@johnr3150 Ай бұрын
Good fair review. I test drove a manual Jimny a few weeks ago and thought it drove pretty well in quite windy conditions. As you said it’s relative to what you’re used to. I’m driving a 24 year old Mazda sp20 familia with 409000km so the Jimny is a step up. I thought it was pretty quiet also. The only issue is the small boot space and somewhat underpowered engine. Still deciding if I want it. Prices of used ones are coming down here in NZ.
@user-ls8pm4eo4i Ай бұрын
This car is design for people who looking for a cheap affordable small off-road car … now if you’re a fast car guy you have your option you can buy BMW audi Volkswagen or any type of fast car …
@banditoo7 2 ай бұрын
Good to see a NZ review. I'm looking at pulling the trigger on a new ex demo this week. You still happy with yours? Any new mods since this vid?
@thehardshift 2 ай бұрын
Hey mate, thanks and yes still happy. No new mods. The car still gets used as a road car first and foremost. I feel I'm at the point where doing anything more would make it a better off-road car and worse road car. If you're buying a demo you could try negotiate for them to cover the first annual service. They change the diff oil so it's a bit pricey.
@rudetoy8264 3 ай бұрын
Smooth road test is useless on solid axles Jimny. Try to find uneven and chock full pothole road and you going to find the Jimny hops and skips all over the road. Lack of cup holders for both driver and passenger annoyed you, then don’t get Jimny! If you find the chair lack support, don’t get the Jimny as it going to punishing your back on long ride, the soft suspension will make body roll more pronounced. Stiffer coils and shocks will make Jimny bucking like rabbit so stay away from this if you easily get car sick.
@Yoshoku 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the very informative video, I’m looking to buy this for my first car, I live in Tokyo Japan, I will be using it mostly for city driving and commuting to my wife’s hometown in the countryside occasionally and transporting my cat safely. I’m not a confident driver and I’ve never owned a car before, mostly driving in my parents car back in the UK. Would you recommend this car for basically a beginner driver with little confidence? Thank you
@thehardshift 6 ай бұрын
Yes, I would recommend it for a beginner driver. It's small. Easy to park and maneuver. Tires are thick so you don't have to worry about damaging them on the curb. Also sitting up high gives you good visibility and will help with driving confidence. Get the car and practice in low traffic environments (early morning/late night), you'll be a great driver in no time. It will start to feel very natural very quickly to you.
@Yoshoku 6 ай бұрын
@@thehardshift thank you for your fast response.
@steeley_ 6 ай бұрын
Hey dude! Hope you don't mind me asking, about how tall are you? I'm a big dude, just wondering what it's like to live with and you seem fairly tall. Cheers!
@thehardshift 6 ай бұрын
Hey I'm 188cm/6ft2. Headroom is not an issue. My legs are comfortable enough, even for long distances. Although, if the seat went back one more notch, I'd probably have it there.
@steeley_ 6 ай бұрын
@@thehardshift I’m 196cm/6ft5, will have to go have a sit in the 2 door and the XL to see how I go then. Cheers for that
@tovarich86 8 ай бұрын
Can you share which speakers did you installed in the back of the Jimny? And did you did the installation yourself or did you take it to a shop? Was it difficult to install?
@thehardshift 8 ай бұрын
Hey I ordered the brackets from a Suzuki dealership. This is the part number. 99197-77R00 = 1 pair of brackets. Then I took the parts to a car audio place and had them install for me. I cannot remember the exact model of speakers I put in. They take 13cm speakers. I also had the audio place add in some sound deadening around the speakers to stop any rattles.
@tovarich86 8 ай бұрын
@@thehardshift Thanks! and nice ride!
@tychicus6664 8 ай бұрын
do you need a speedometer calibration when you replaced to a bigger tire?
@thehardshift 8 ай бұрын
I didn't bother. The difference will be small.
@tugboat8475 9 ай бұрын
Great video full of info. I have looked at heaps of lift kits, a lot say get extendable brake lines extendable this extendable that bracket for the light beam, across bar extension to lift the diff etc. Do all these kiys come with this stuff or is it extras on top of extras? Thanks
@thehardshift 9 ай бұрын
I took the easy option and the shop that installed it did the extended break lines and headlights sensor kit. They included it all in one price as a package. I'm not sure about buying a kit as such. I know I didn't lift the dif. I find the dif scrapes occasionally while off-roading, I do have dif covers front and back to help protect though. Hope that helps!
@tugboat8475 9 ай бұрын
@@thehardshift are you happy with your tire size, as in height. Has it ever hit the guards? I am looking at getting tires and lift done at the same time. Might save some coin that way. I do like your idea of keeping the stock rims. Cheers
@thehardshift 9 ай бұрын
Very happy with the tire size. Height feels about where it should be for a car that is used for commuting and the occasional off-roading. Never hit the guards. I think any larger and you'd lose too much on road drivability with fuel economy and power. You'll need a wheel alignment after changing the suspension so it makes sense to do tires at the same time.
@boazrand262 9 ай бұрын
What is the rear speakers model you've used?
@thehardshift 9 ай бұрын
I can't remember the brand exactly but I got the bracket from the Suzuki dealership and it takes 13cm speakers.
@boazrand262 9 ай бұрын
@@thehardshift Thanks mate. I assume you went for the Pioneer speakers as they are popular choice for the rear. And did you find them helpful as you needed lower volume number then with the 2 front speakers only?
@thehardshift 9 ай бұрын
@@boazrand262 yes, it was a very good quality of life upgrade. Now you can hear music in the back and still have a conversation in the front. Overall the sound quality is still not great though. Would need to add a lot of sound deadening to improve which is quite heavy.
@boazrand262 9 ай бұрын
@@thehardshift Do you mean hear music only from the back speakers?
@bengreasley 10 ай бұрын
did the lift kit and wider wheels help with the car getting blown around by the wind on the freeway? It's the only thing turning me off buying one of these!
@thehardshift 10 ай бұрын
The car still gets blown around. I'd say it's slightly better at recovering from it. It's still a box that doesn't weigh a whole lot at the end of the day. I've seen posts from others online saying they've added weight to the rear to help it but it'll hurt your fuel economy. In saying that, there's probably only been a handful of times I've had to slow down under 100km. I just hold on tight and blast through it.
@sailorsanjoy 10 ай бұрын
I thought you were going to give a feedback on the suspension . Your fuel economy n your drop in torque is because of your tyre diameter . It has nothing to do with suspension
@drTeddyJo Ай бұрын
so true... all gear no idea
@hobbesboboy 11 ай бұрын
Hi Hamish just enquiring if you purchased the 899$ NZD 3 year service Suzuki plan would you have not pay the 500$ diff oil in the first service? Thanks
@alexsavca Жыл бұрын
Links for the things you've added?
@thehardshift 11 ай бұрын
The OME Lift Kit just the standard one, I purchased via a local 4wd shop. All my other accessories are from Suzuki or AliExpress. You can check out my buying new video and I list all the official accessories in the description.
@alexsavca 11 ай бұрын
@@thehardshift thank you!
@feelingrich8426 Жыл бұрын
Hi i am from auckland too. That is 215/75/15 maxxis bravo right? Thanks!
@thehardshift Жыл бұрын
Yes, that's correct
@arneydooscar2197 Жыл бұрын
Hi, may i know what liftkit setup u get? Is it set up with bullbar&winch or non bullbar and winch. On official website the difference is listed on the front coil spring which is 3144 and 3145. Thanks for ur review video sir.
@thehardshift Жыл бұрын
Hey, I just got the OME Lift as a kit. For the springs I got 'OME Coil Spring-Jimny No Bar'. I wasn't provided part numbers, sorry.
@jemararapan3418 Жыл бұрын
Great vid! I wonder if anyone here could give their opinion regarding the Tein 40mm as well, choosing between OME and Tein for mine.
@thehardshift Жыл бұрын
That's a good idea for a video! I'll keep an ear out for if I find anyone who has them.
@MollyDogsm Жыл бұрын
Did you get the caster correction bushes? thanks
@thehardshift Жыл бұрын
Yes, and also got the OLD MAN EMU PANHARD EXTENSION BRACKET AND BUMP STOP SPACER KIT. Cheers
@MollyDogsm Жыл бұрын
@@thehardshift thanks!
@Midlife_mike Жыл бұрын
What a great video.
@17nirmalya Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Very informative. You saved my money. I decided not to buy the Jimny after watching this. Subscribed to your channel and hit the bell icon. Keep going!
@thehardshift Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub and glad I could help :-)
@callumfreebairn8082 Жыл бұрын
great car but useless off roader😠
@josh3221ify 4 ай бұрын
Prove it
@davidgonzalez5144 Жыл бұрын
What is the side body moulding suppose to do? To protect the door from scratching?
@thehardshift Жыл бұрын
I originally got it thinking it would protect the car from others opening their door onto it. The reality is the silver side under garnish that I added sticks out more though. So now it's just for looks I guess!
@pw510577w Жыл бұрын
Hi Hamish, I believe these have a 40 litre fuel tank, so how often did you need to stop to fill up on the 14 hour road trip?
@thehardshift Жыл бұрын
Maybe 3 times.. it was a while ago now. The small tank is a bit of a pain.
@darrellNZL Жыл бұрын
A great non-nerds review,. Very helpful👏👏
@CT-vl3iu Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that honest review...
@robflyer4438 Жыл бұрын
Nice, thanks for sharing, I just did this track the other day for the first time. I had similar experience weather wise to you. Although the track does suit my MX5 really well with it being mostly corners its cool to see how the 86 compares. It looks like you left a lot of time out there in the braking zones especially that one on the little straight, I have a similar issue trying to get brave enough to accelerate until the last moment, it doesn't help the track having no braking markers. That track eats tires when its dry so you were kinda lucky with the weather. Car sounds cool BTW
@thehardshift Жыл бұрын
This was my very first time on track ever but yeah confidence in late braking is a real thing. I have done quite a bit more track driving since this time and am getting better. I also changed to performance brake pads and fluid. Made a huge difference but more dust and squeaky. I'm heading down to do Manfeild in July which I'm looking forward to.
@santochow Жыл бұрын
5:50 such a nice view to the back of the car
@-Alemann Жыл бұрын
I think that sort of grill has an Toyota look
@anne-marielescot3715 Жыл бұрын
I just changed the suspension to Koni shocks, it goes like a racing car around corners
@bikebert Жыл бұрын
Hi, have you installed KONI Heavy Track shocks [0-20mm lift]? I'm on the fence about which shocks to buy for my Jimny. I'm mostly worried about the harsh ride as all lift kits come with harder springs.
@thehardshift Жыл бұрын
I can't comment on the Koni shocks but the OME shocks are not hard riding. They have better quality progressive dampening than stock, so the ride quality is less harsh.
@anne-marielescot3715 Жыл бұрын
@@bikebert yes got the koni shocks from Melbourne and springs 20mm lift from oz jimy. A friend installed them, drove from Melbourne to Cairns, gone through some rough dirt tracks with wash outs, low level river crossings, all good so far. handles really well around corners on the range
@h.reviews7660 Жыл бұрын
Hello . I am planning to purchase Jimmny 5 door /2023 . I plan to use more on highway /not offrad . I like this Car due to It's design . - Do you think its safe to drive 140 km/h on highway with Jimmny ? - Thank you for reply in advance
@thehardshift Жыл бұрын
Hey, this car is not suitable for 140km speed. The engine will struggle to even hold that speed (particularly being heaver with 5 doors) and the suspension is not set up to be stable at higher speeds.
@Yourbrightspot Жыл бұрын
Does it have power and stability at h8gh speed. The older generation was bad on the HYW.
@thehardshift Жыл бұрын
It's not the best on the highway compared to other cars. The aftermarket suspension has helped with stability.
@bomax1066 Жыл бұрын
Surly, a lift only lifts the body, the axel is no higher, and I would have thought bigger tyers would be the way to increase clearance.
@CT-vl3iu Жыл бұрын
You cannot put larger tires without lifting it right..
@thehardshift Жыл бұрын
You can fit 215/75R15 without a lift and not have any issues. Many have tested and say it's fine.
@smokeandmirr0rs Жыл бұрын
Hi, interested to know where you sourced your lift kit from? Cheers, K
@thehardshift Жыл бұрын
I got mine from a shop in Auckland, New Zealand called Motortech. Including install it was about $3k nzd last year. Tires were extra.
@MJin03 Жыл бұрын
The lift shouldn't have a big impact on your fuel economy. I believe it's the bigger tyres and going from HT to AT.
@andrasvass6490 Жыл бұрын
Changing your tyre size is what has changed your fuel economy and acceleration not the lift kit. The bigger tyres will also change your speedo it will show a slower speed than you're actually going
@thehardshift Жыл бұрын
Yes you are 100% right. When talking I'm referring to 'the lift' as the full exercise I undertook in one go with modifications (including larger tires) but the way I've edited it doesn't make that awfully clear. A good learning for me for future videos :-)
@bikramsingh7768 Жыл бұрын
No. He mentioned that the diameter of the new tyres is unchanged.
@andrasvass6490 Жыл бұрын
@@bikramsingh7768 changing width and aspect ratio will also change the diameter of the tyre
@rameshnaidu8293 Жыл бұрын
How many height grown ofter changing tyres and lift kit
@thehardshift Жыл бұрын
Hey, I haven't measured it but it was a 40mm lift and tires might have added another 10mm. It was at first quite noticeable when jumping in the car. It is not an issue for my short partner though. Still easy to get in and out.
@peterblissett9076 Жыл бұрын
the lift doesn't affect anything , its the larger tyres that affect fuel etc !!!!
@beyourself9500 Жыл бұрын
You said your arm rest is cheap....don't say that if the thing is doing its work properly it doesn't matter if it's cheap or expensive....
@thehardshift Жыл бұрын
I didn't explain in the video but it's like a plastic fake leather so not the nicest finish. Maybe inexpensive would have been a better word!?!?
@tomassanguinetti6414 Жыл бұрын
The worst full economy performance might be from de tires, not from the lift. Bigger (and heavier) tires take more effort to spin.
@thehardshift Жыл бұрын
You are 100% right. I am referring to 'the lift' as the exercise I undertook in one go. However, it was one of the things that annoyed me the most when I was watching this later that I forgot to clarify this point! haha.
@tomassanguinetti6414 Жыл бұрын
@@thehardshift oh yeah that makes sense 😂
@eggycat Жыл бұрын
I’ve never seen the rubber mat… Where did you get it from? Really nice Jimny.
@thehardshift Жыл бұрын
I was given it. I believe from here. ozjimny.com/collections/trufit/products/trufit-rear-cargo-mat-jimny-year-2018 Sometimes the sticky mounting tape at the back comes loose on a hot day with the seats up.
@wufrank2547 Жыл бұрын
Hi Hamish, I am from Auckland and I wonder what shops exactly that do fittings for the lift kit? Im looking to get a jimny myself and certainly I will have the lift kit for it. Thanks in advance ☺️
@thehardshift Жыл бұрын
Hey mate, I got mine done at Motortech in Glenfield. They were good to deal with. Cost about $3k inc gst last year. It's not just the suspension install, they have to put in a new head light sensor, extend break lines, etc. Tires was extra. They will do a wheel alignment too so best to decide on new wheels and tires before, or buy from them at the same time. Hope that helps :-)
@mickey69p Жыл бұрын
$500 for a diff oil change? That’s criminal
@thehardshift Жыл бұрын
$500 NZD for the full 1 year service including the diff oil change, but I agree, it's expensive. It's the only option around where I live to keep up with the Suzuki scheduled maintenance and warranty.
@CW-nt1sd Жыл бұрын
Hi, is around Orewa?
@thehardshift Жыл бұрын
Yes :-) good spotting
@pacha.racing Жыл бұрын
What a peanut of a vehicle. You can't sleep in the back of it and it wouldn't even fit my tent in the back of it. What use is that?
@CW-nt1sd Жыл бұрын
Not everyone wants a big Ute you goose
@joshwowify Жыл бұрын
I'm 6 feet and it fits perfectly for me and my girlfriend, you have no idea wachu talking about lol
@WreckItRolfe 4 ай бұрын
In the regular Jimny the front seats lay flat*. Unfortunately not possible in the LCV version, without modification, even with the bulkhead removed.
@amandeepsingh-zm4ct Жыл бұрын
How good is Jimny for city ride?
@thehardshift Жыл бұрын
Very good for city driving. Easy to park! You can watch my other video about on road review to hear more thoughts on it.
@amandeepsingh-zm4ct Жыл бұрын
@@thehardshift Thank you for your swift response,can you please share the video link
@amandeepsingh-zm4ct Жыл бұрын
@@thehardshift Here in India the 5 door version ( Sub 4 meter ) is launched and in 4X4 only, so planning to go for it.
@thehardshift Жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHi3aZ6uoJeYiZY
@thehardshift Жыл бұрын
Very nice. 5 door Jimny will be very practical.
@dexterrr9163 Жыл бұрын
why would they charge 500 for an only diff oil? thats very easy to do
@thehardshift Жыл бұрын
It was the 1 year service including the diff oil change but yeah it's pricey for what it is. Suzuki get ya with keeping the warranty via keeping up with their servicing.