Building a $25,000 Suzuki Swift in 27 MINUTES

[@mightycarmods]

We were reminded just how fun a little nugget hatchback can be when we borrowed some cars at a circuit in Japan last year. As soon as we got home we started hunting for something similar, turning a bog standard Swift into a track day thrasher. Hope you enjoy this video and thanks for watching!

[@pjccwest]

"Guaranteed to increase power"

[@Rodri-86]

Moog just loose the wind deflectors. They just don't go with the car. If they were tinted maybe, crystal clear no way.

[@brendonperry1818]

Please import a Glanza V if you want the best nugget hatchback in the world!

[@mexibobor]

Please bring this challenge and Peugeobro back!

[@doraexplora9046]

I'm pretty sure there is a version of the Swift that has a proper six-speed full sequential g'box. I'd be looking at that mod at some point. And then maybe an electric super charger from TorqAmp.

[@DanPellegrino486]

That intake is horrendous. K&N should be more ashamed than usual.

[@datjap8883]

Literally. 500 bucks for that is disgusting

[@Onewheelordeal]

But on the bright side they got confirmed dyno proof it kills power

[@Partnerthedog]

Atrocious k&n. They literally paid 440$ for the flexible tube alone. Pod filters are less than 60 bucks..

[@einfelder8262]

@@Partnerthedog Err, no, you missed the bit that houses the MAF, but that doesn't excuse the totally ridiculous ripoff that intake represents.

[@myownsite]

Pod filters being useless shouldn't surprise anyone.

[@jwr899]

Love the fact you can always buy a faster car, but the passion projects you guys put out is what being part of the car community is all about, taking an old gem and making it the car you envision is always way more of an experience! This is awesome you guys are awesome and cant wait to get my chopped shirt!

[@mk71]

I dont see any passion in the build here. Buying super expensive rims and seats while that money could be invested in improving the engine, brakes, suspenison and possibly transmission. The air intake part just demonstrates this perfectly. Buying expensive parts rather than trusting physics is what this build was about.

[@FlyingNDriving]

I like the honesty to what's sponsored and what's cash out of your own pocket, very rare sight these days from channels

[@PrivateAccountWorkGardening]

Oh dont start. Its like the 3rd one I've seen twice.

[@panzerveps]

It's because they used to be more shady about it. It started a huge discussion in their socials 2 or 3 years ago. What seemed to be a build financed from pocket turned out to be a huge sponsored project.

[@roudyaudi]

I just fixed that exact same oil leak on my little nugget. There is a trick so thought I'd share it. You don't have to remove the ac compressor or the exhaust, instead remove the front bumper and you can access the bolts front on & it gives you heaps of room due to the swift having a small radiator. I used a 1/4" drive ratchet with flexi and a ratchet spanner. No need to drain the coolant either just move the housing to the side with the line still connected and pull the gasket out.

[@sujeewarathnaweera]

Oh! that is the trick. gonna try it on my car wasted like 50$ on repairs.

[@hekkertech8056]

I got a 2009 Suzuki Swift Sport as my first car last summer, I took it on a 2000km roadtrip through Germany and had an absolute blast. But if it wouldn't have been for the videos you guys made about these I would have scrolled past it on the market place on my quest for a fun first car, I thought it was kinda boring at first but I absolutely fell in love with it the moment I sat down in it and later realized it was probably the best thing I could have gotten with my budget.

[@itwasneverash]

I have a normal 2010 Suzuki Swift in India and yes its not as powerful as the swift sport but uts certainly fun!

[@Randomeditzzz43]

@@itwasneverash same brother

[@benjaminkamben4908]

I am having dejavu like I have seen all this before. Oh wait, I have. I watched the original build series. I am glad you made a condensed version for all of us that don't have time for an 11 part series. I really want to get start in the project car life. I have been watching these guys for like 11 years and there has been nothing that I haven't liked. Keep up the good work guys. Hello from the Arctic Circle.

[@nuskox]

I'm just wondering the same thing? Have i watched this already

[@atmoperator5975]

YES WE DID

[@ChristopherHallett]

The Arctic Circle? So your project car is going to be a snowmobile?

[@yoshydude1754]

@@ChristopherHallett hahaha

[@rolandemparrao]

Rented one at the Nurburgring 13 years ago, full roll cage, bucket seats, ohlins suspension, good brakes, semis, ceramic clutch... ABSOLUTELY loved it. the best example that, low weight with a good setup is much better than pure HP

[@thebigmacd]

Wow that K&N filter setup is a rip-off.

[@thebiggestboy6614]

Agreed, Stock intake will be way more consistent

[@muzza0335]

A total rip off, and the trade-off as Moog says, more flow=less filtration with K&N. Plus it’s now a hot air intake, losing pretty much any gains, and except for the intake borp noise that’s it. They ended up with the stock as it works better.

[@David-xl8zf]

That's what you get when a quality company sells out to investors that exploit a name for short term money. 🤷‍♂️

[@patrickfargie1146]

Anybody could of told you that lol.

[@thebigmacd]

@@patrickfargie1146 well, they didn't so I did.

[@ClapOnNova]

This gen of swift was always a gem!

[@MattBeardless]

ZC32S driver here (fiancée owns it). I've been into Hondas and old Nissans for years, and quite honestly the Swifts are one of those cars that give you the same kind of connected feel and playfulness that so many modern cars lack. It's not scarily quick, but it's quick enough to get you to pace very easily, and keep you at a level you can really learn at. Driving one hard reminds me a lot of old EK4 Civics.

[@TheMrCyberthief]

The production quality on this episode is beyond professional studio quality. You guys really knocked it out of the park this time. Fantastic work as always.

[@Pusfilth]

Beyond lol

[@Merjia]

Unironically one of the maddest cars you’ve ever built. Reminded me of the dream build I had for my first car. Love a tiny NA high revver.

[@TheKnobCalledTone.]

Thanks for reminding me how good Cash vs Trash was. I reckon a Season 2 where each of you get the same make and model nugget (e.g. Honda Jazz) would be a lot of fun.

[@ArmySigs]

Yes a Jazz would be the perfect MCM car! Surprised they haven't done one yet.

[@musicmakerman867]

It has the feel of an older honda civic that you just don't get anymore in modern cars@@ArmySigs

[@bradevans1661]

This is Donut's Hi/Low series.

[@AfiqKhalid-gg9wv]

Driving fast in a slow car is more fun then driving fast in the fast car. Because you know the fast car is capable of doing so unlike slow car. Great to see you enjoy driving it and the exhaust sounds great!

[@mircomuntener4643]

Bro really just spent $500 to replace an efficient, effective factory cold air intake with a hot grit hoover.

[@paulmihailici9024]

wow honestly i watched this video with pure happiness in my eyes. the swift was my first car and i still have her. did all the same mods u guys did but on a cheap budget so im up to £4000 so far. this car is so fun even tho it doesnt make a lot of power always puts a smile on ur face. with the right tyre setup it grips too and its quiet oversteer happy rather than understeer. was so happy when i saw the manifold i have the same one and it really makes the car sounds so good. tad raspy but if u keep a res or a sport backbox doesnt sound a bad raspy. i always send it in this thing and pretend like im in rally. thank you for showing everyone else what a fun little build the swifty can be.

[@carnation4791]

You are so right! The Suzuki Swift Sport is a real little rocket. I am the proud owner of a Suzuki Swift Sport MZ "Rock am Ring" and love every day with it.

[@crustythwaits5208]

A rocket? What world do you live in

[@jakesae101]

one of the best mods i did to mine was fitting a rear swaybar! settled the tendency for them to lift off oversteer recently sold my one and loved every moment of it.

[@ToyotaGT1Racer]

Yup, for better chassis stiffness I would add Beatrush fender bars. To reduce the roll summit RARB and a cusco FARB. Intake, one can go crazy with a suzuki sport ITBs or for me a trust intake. Exhaust same but with a Sunline single endcan. The factory bonnet is quite heavy stock so a CF one will help reduce weight. At higher speed track, a greddy sump guard helps to smooth the air flow under the engine creating 0 lift. For better grip out the corners a LSD will help it tons. Finally, just for the engine sake, a monster sports oil sump baffle plate... due to the oil pick up location, at certain Gs in a corner, it can't pick up oil and can cause premature failure.

[@johan21mp]

This needs more Monster parts. Then it could be a 50k Suzuki Swift

[@Kyleramsey999]

Best mechanic duo on KZbin !!! Please don't ever break up this partnership !!! NO MATTER WHAT !!!!

[@iantownsend500]

I’ve ordered a Cheryl’s box for Christmas for myself, I can’t wait to get it, thanks lad for being awesome and making great KZbin content

[@badbatch974]

I recently drove one when I went to French Polynesia. We really don’t have them in the US so it was the first time even seeing one, and it was extremely gutless but super nimble. It hates straights but chewed up the corners. I can definitely see how it would be a crazy fun car with the mods on a windy track.

[@TheDr1Acula]

I have the 2nd gen Swift Sport, it's such a fun little car. I changed from the original 17" wheels to 16" though, since it gives the option for wider tires and a bigger sidewall allows the tire to work a little better. The rolling diameter of the tires is also a little smaller, which makes the car even more punchy. An exhaust change is a must on these cars, they are way too muted with the stock exhaust. Next on my list is brake pads and coilovers (if the TÜV plays nicely).

[@BennyThe3DPrinterDude]

I just bought a 2013 Swift FZ with only 10,000km for $5000 from my step mum and I'm beginning to live for these videos.

[@drh713]

Watching this video and seeing Moog's enthusiasm hits different after watching that crossfit video. You're a legend; even if you say Z wrong.

[@Lownwolf-sm5py]

He's Aussie and says it how most people do in Australia. Considering this is an Aussie Channel, you're currently the one who says it wrong.

[@mikerichards9196]

@drh713 it's definitely pronounced "zed" not "zee". Now let's talk about you driving on the wrong side of the road 😂

[@Lobo_Argent]

Zed is how it’s pronounced when spoken and taught English all over the world. Here in the US are the ones calling it va “zee”… lol, great idea when you already have the letter C 😂

[@banned.account]

this generation of swift is where it's at, it feels the rawest, such fun!

[@petarninov5257]

I have been a passenger in GT-Rs, RS6s and BMW M. But I have never been more scared about my life than when I was a passenger in a Swift Sport. 😂

[@Pro88teC]

Because of this video i bought a 2008 1.6 Liter Sport. Thank you MCM.

[@richardgutierrez9223]

I have to say blair back to you and me has grown on me massively! incredible work mate

[@murrieteacher]

Yes, wheels tyres, seats and a must have, full race harness. Out of all the mods I used for hillclimbs, my race harness gave me almost 2 seconds. Sure my R spec rubber also gave me 2 seconds, but the harness gave me that for 30% of the cost of rubber. And do them in stages, and take notes and see if you can get videos or pictures in corners so you can see what happens when the car is loaded. You need data like entry and exit speeds, tyre temp and suspension changes. That may sound like "over the top" , but if you want to go as fast as the vehicle is capable of, then you must collect data. And get a track app that allows you to see what happened.

[@azurecoast45]

Always loved Suzukis, bikes and cars both. They’re never really the best at anything but they make a real solid product and seem to follow their own star to some degree on what they think a vehicle should be.

[@Maksimov1337]

25k to get smoked by the mighty baguette is a bit sad, but it's still a good little car. It just goes to show how potent Baguette chassis design is! The Swift Sport vs the sort of grocery getter version of the TU in the 206 is apples to oranges, and yet they were very very similar!

[@yobama8344]

throw a turbo kit and some forged internals on the baguette and it's game over for the swift

[@bigmemer4398]

206s are lethal man, never underestimate them haha

[@gungeargaming463]

Awesome build! My first car is a Suzuki Swift MT. Had to sell it to get a bigger family car. Swifts have a special place in my heart and hopefully someday I can get one again.

[@gabiballetje]

Honestly, i think this generation of the Suzuki Swift is underrated, they're a nice kit for not too much, and i think they look good too. And yeah, you can supe these up quite nicely.

[@muhdnurmark7109]

Great choice! The swift sport is a fantastic track car.

[@Talljoystick]

Fell in love with these from the rally cars. Always wanted to own one of these growing up but not easy being in the US. Such great cars.

[@KEMKsss]

Usa not have suzuki swift sport..?

[@Chris.Davies]

If you ever go to the Nurburgring Nordschleife, by far the smartest thing you can do is hire a track-prepped Swift the whole time. It's cheap, and a lot of fun. Because there is nothing less fun than driving a fast car slowly at a track, and practically nothing more fun than thrashing the rings out of a slow car at a track. Plus, if you rent a 911 at the 'Ring you will have to pay the first 15,000 Euros of damage when you crash it. :P So, while a properly specified and prepared Swift won't be setting any lap times you want to tell your friends, well... anywhere, it most certainly WILL provide you with a lot of smiles. And because we know there isn't a car in this world that Moog can set a decent lap time in, it makes absolute and total sense!

[@hsensei]

I fell like this was Moog's audition video for Top Gear

[@charlieheath4345]

Nice job on the music variety on this one guys! Love the variety!❤

[@user-uz1yv2oc9v]

I upgraded to zc33s last year it's now 1.4 but turbo, power feels about same but new chassis is super rigid, ride much improved. Try one sometime if you have chance

[@PiperPeterson-n3n]

My favourite KZbin notification is ‘mighty car mods just uploaded a video’ thanks guys! Awesome vid!

[@toaster4269]

Saw the Swift Sport for the first time in Singapore. And I absolutely love it. Sad that its not available where I currently live but would love to make a base sport to bring it as close to this one.

[@JennyDixonBeach]

Love the build on this car. Have you guys considered doing a build on the last Suzuki Swift Sport turbo. 2018-2024 33S. It's branded as a warm hatch here, But in Japan, they have made some pretty fast track cars out of them. And yes, some beating true fast hatches. Keep up the great work guys. Cheers, Chris. ;)

[@jeffhines73]

Never thought I’d want a Swift and here I am wanting one 😂😂😂

[@elliotredding6164]

Just to mention, it's worth checking the thermostat on these engines, they fail which is very common causing headlift because the car is running hot (temp gauge is very slow and may not even move). Go for a long drive getting the car warm, and check the lower rad hose which is near the gearbox, the hose must be warm or hot - this means the thermostat is opening up. My thermostat didn't open up which was causung my engine to run hot without even telling me.

[@markdonalds7735]

Hatchbacks are surprisingly fun to drive … I have never owned one but I drove one owned by my cousin..spacious despite its small size feels fast although it’s not lol

[@RedBellySnake]

This felt like an old scool episode of MCM, enjoyed this one fellas!

[@aserta]

The filter segment could've been dropped. Better options on the market that aren't just hardware store bucket bin drops.

[@Marc0Bece]

My brother had one several years (decades now) ago and I loved it. I thought it sounded so cool.

[@jordanjoestar8839]

My Suzuki GSXR750 is the finest machine ive ridden in my life. Even with no TC or ABS it feels 100% telepathically linked to my mind through every input. People literally will say "dude you were really pushing it in those corners" when to me it just feels like a happy little cruise on a weekend 😂😅

[@Eccentricplum]

I recently picked up the latest swift sport. Such a riot to drive. Feels like an old school hot hatch. Brisk without being overly rapid. Refreshingly simple and solid.

[@RubyRoks]

I love this car, and i love how many cars this channel showcases that aren't the kinds of things people immediately think of when they think "fun car". Cars like the Swift, the kei truck, the Super Turbo, and all the other nuggets you've had over the years are so delightful and different compared to the quadruple digit power figure cars that only people with twitter buying money can afford. :)

[@grantmather9979]

Love what you have done with her. I've got the 2010 Yellow Bumblebee and love her to bits.

[@STITCHWA]

Waaaaaay back in 2009 I was in Germany and went to the nordschlief and rented one of these from rent for ring. Pretty much the same sort of mods but stripped out fully caged and it was a 3 door. Honestly the most fun IV ever had, a highly under rated car.

[@NiclanAustin]

@2:45 - @2:51 - knowing the experts still learn new things is what motivates me!

[@JaimesPlahn]

Thanks For Always Being Honest And Testing The Air Intakes. I Appreciate It.

[@HCTG69]

Reupload?

[@Heyitsallgoodman]

Re-edit

[@Ollie2846]

Great video. I watched the original build videos for the Swift. Glad to see it getting more love.

[@georgeoliver8300]

And after 25k would still get smoked by a stock Peugeot 206 gti

[@scoc253]

Monster Swift drove by DKsan was one of the best hatch i have ever seen lapped the Tsukuba Circuit. Since then Swift earned a reputation for being a proper pocket rocket track weapon, even beat the Fit as one of best Hot Hatches on Japanese road.

[@livelyfpv4870]

I bought the newer model of the 1.6 sport about 2 months ago. I've owned Impreza and fast Audi's. But this thing is so much fun I love my nifty swifty. Great content as always

[@kakashi99908]

Sigh. If only consumer reports didn't falsely review Suzuki here in the states.

[@Scout__81]

Recommend trying a Renault Sport clio 197 or 200, so much fun from a naturally aspirated little package

[@willyd-adv]

This is why I love my race setup nugget, my 1989 Nissan Pao 🥰

[@octopusarms3197]

Finally some zuki love! Still waiting on that mighty boy episode. ❤

[@iiamTRiL]

Knowing we have a movie coming in couple weeks makes my days viewing mint as all fcck. Cannot wait for the annual feature length movie guys. Up the MCM

[@genelong1748]

Really enjoy making little cars fast. Even in Texas

[@josephkelly4893]

Great recap on the swift boys, hope your Xmas is looking good, peace from Brissy

[@AwareOCE]

Your music is so damn good dude, it adds so much to the show. Awesome episode as always guys!

[@smusyk2859]

From driving modified cars, I jumped into a mates yaris 1.5 n/a, and we had such a laugh it was actually so much fun, it was just a reminder of how simple yet fun driving can be!

[@amaanqureshi1286]

I loved driving the JDM swift!!!! it was so fun throwing it around~

[@dvelop4975]

Just got a bright yellow swift sport, has a full hks turbo system installed in japan 🤣 been running it up and down nz, loving it lmao

[@iamconio]

can we take a moment to appreciate how much the soundtrack slaps on this video ? so good

[@elcrack3343]

I just sold ny ZC32S. What a machine, best car in a budget no questions asked.

[@nategarcia858]

In the bin!!! Please add that clip back to videos lol

[@sumanthpavaskar83]

Perfect JDM car you made 🎉

[@kuroneko-_5570]

Saw the video and instantly tapped it. I've dreamed of buying this car and k swap it. Just awesome.

[@nicklaslundnielsen4026]

This Video convinced me to go upgrade my 1.5 Suzuki swift to a Suzuki swift sport in the near future, thanks alot fellas love the content.

[@1marcelfilms]

Remember when this was a fun channel about cheap diy mods and maintenance anyone could do.

[@adamjones8503]

Time to order Cheryls big box for Christmas!. I was rewatching some season 2/3, you guys have always been awesome..hope you never stop 🤙

[@quintonb9870]

Isn't this an old video? I remember you guys putting that intake on a yellow swift a long time ago

[@richardlabonte4864]

Boys! Love from Virginia! I think K&N outta give yah some money back for that flex tube and MAF adapter! But at least, oil that filter for us boys, we want the filter to grab and hold on to the debris ;)

[@irfansophian7041]

Thank you MightyCarMods for this video! Im from Singapore and i plan on getting a swift for my first car after my license! I really needed a Swift Build video but couldn’t find one, so thank you very much on this video of your nugget build!

[@cba360]

Actually went out and bought a ZC31S shortly after seeing your face driving it, one of my slowest but most fun cars yet

[@BadKarma714]

Nitto tires are good for the track as well.

[@LogiForce86]

Intake is fail upon fail each time except in a very rare occassion when on the dyno it does become a problem. Which on the dyno you can simply check by taking the entire intake filter box off and running it open from the MAP sensor. Until that time it's a genuine waste of money at all time.

[@oskar6661]

It's so frustrating that the U.S. car market is so ridiculous right now. There are more or less zero small, fun, practical cars. No Jimnies, no Swifts, etc. Just $30K+ hybrid/electric SUVs, etc. They recently stopped selling Golfs, Fiestas, Focuses, etc. Our car market is absolute trash right now.

[@jeffman3]

I would LOVE to own one of the new Jimnys. For now my '87 Sammi will have to do.

[@jdmfreak22]

New Top Gear AUS car for stars in a reasonably priced car? Or just filler content because Moog is gone for a little while? Who cares? Loved this.

[@Ronanelm]

I absolutely love this build now you guys just need the Jazz/Fit counterpart

[@MrJuicyjay87]

I love your music Moog keep up the awesome tracks.

[@Joshifi3d]

Why have I NEVER thought to use my blower on the water droplets. Omg. Thank you so much Moog!

[@jetr332]

Man the soundtrack on this video is 👌👌👌

[@arfrce72]

I love the Suzuki Swift. They can be turned into a curve crusher. I just can't find one in the states any more. People keep them or trash the hell ouf it. Can't wait to see what you do to it. Put a turbo on it wider fenders, roll cage, back roads curve crusher.

[@nextechsolutions5955]

You could get a K&N Filter insert for the OEM air filter box. The cotton K&N breaths better than the stock paper filter.

[@ChocolateFrog]

Breathes better PMSL. You mean it doesn't filter as well. You know what breathes even better, no filter.

[@kbakeritsallaboutnobody.5761]

3 words: Good Quality Content

[@h0ch1m1nh]

Glad to know that my little SSS3 is approved by MCM and diserves a little merch next year to proudly wear this "label" 😜

[@AhhSamboi]

This reminds me of the freeze plug i had to change yesterday in a random parking lot. To get to the plug i had to remove the bumper, exhaust, power steering, and aircon compressor.

[@SmallSack93]

the thing i love about you guys is your different you build things that are fun.